2026 Toyota GR Corolla

The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla is a rally-bred fire-breather that takes the world’s best-selling nameplate and drags it through the dirt, emerging as an all-wheel-drive predator. As your performance authority at Smart Toyota—located in Davenport and serving the entire Quad Cities from the West End to the bluffs of Bettendorf—we know you want a machine that bites. The 2026 GR Corolla delivers with a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine that screams with 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Whether you’re tearing up the backroads near Eldridge or carving through a snowy morning in Moline, this is the wide-body, high-boost monster the Midwest has been waiting for.

Interior

Step into the cockpit of the 2026 GR Corolla and you’ll find a driver-centric command center designed for high-G combat. The dash is anchored by a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster with a dedicated "GR Mode" that prioritizes boost pressure and gear position. For 2026, the interior sees a major upgrade as Brin Naub® suede-trimmed sport seats are now standard across the board, keeping you locked in place during aggressive cornering. Higher trims like the Premium Plus add a forged carbon-fiber roof for weight reduction and a 9-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with Active Sound Control, which pipes the raw, mechanical symphony of the three-cylinder engine directly into the cabin. It’s a tech-loaded bunker built for drivers who value feedback over fluff.

Exterior

The 2026 GR Corolla commands the road with a chiseled, wide-body silhouette that looks like it just rolled off a WRC stage. The "Hammerhead" front fascia is dominated by massive functional air ducts and a bulge hood—now standard on all trims—that helps vent heat from the high-strung turbo. Sitting on matte-black 18-inch 15-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin® Pilot® Sport 5 tires, the GR Corolla projects a predatory, wide-track stance that’s impossible to ignore. From the triple-exit exhaust that optimizes backpressure to the aggressive rear diffuser, every inch of this car is designed to slice through the air and turn heads from downtown Davenport to East Moline.

Performance

Under the hood, the 2026 GR Corolla is powered by a formidable G16E-GTS turbocharged engine, unleashing 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. This isn't just about straight-line speed; the legendary GR-FOUR All-Wheel Drive system allows you to manually adjust the torque split between 60:40 for daily driving, 50:50 for maximum track stability, or a rear-biased 30:70 for more tail-happy antics. For 2026, Toyota has added 45.6 feet of additional structural adhesive to the body to increase rigidity, ensuring the suspension handles the rough Iowa pavement with surgical precision. Whether you choose the 6-speed iMT manual with rev-matching or the lightning-fast 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT), you have total command over the road.

Safety Features

Even a rally car needs a backup plan. Every 2026 GR Corolla comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, a digital fortress of protection built to handle the chaos of the daily grind. This next-gen suite includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist to keep you on track. New for 2026, enhanced sensor technology helps the system detect motorcyclists and bicyclists in the unpredictable Quad Cities weather. With standard Blind Spot Monitoring and a high-strength steel chassis, the GR Corolla provides the high-tech armor needed to protect your crew, giving you the confidence to push the limits safely.

The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla is the ultimate AWD hot hatch for the Quad Cities driver. Visit Smart Toyota in Davenport to feel the 300-horsepower rush for yourself. Get pre qualified for our latest performance financing today, or contact us to secure your test drive and join the GR revolution.