Ladies, Gentlemen, boys, girls, and all other sorts of petrolheads, we have news from the Nordschleife again.

However this time, it comes in a rather affordable (relatively) package, compared to the things that usually test at the Nürburgring.

You've heard of the GR corolla, but this time, Japan is giving us the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla hot hatch.

Yep.

And I'm positively certain that this one is going to (A) sell out extremely quickly, and (B) end up in rally-raid races before the deliveries are even complete.

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The 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla: What We Know

So yes, the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch has been spotted doing what can only be described as automotive gymnastics around the Nürburgring. And from what I can see, it's more exciting than finding out your mother-in-law's visit has been canceled.

And no, I have not finally lost it - yet. A

Corolla? Exciting?

Indeed.

But before you start questioning my sanity (again), let me assure you - this isn't your grandad's Corolla. Oh no, this is the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch, and it's about as similar to a regular Corolla as a Jimny to a G-wagon.

Fresh spy shots show this pocket rocket absolutely demolishing the Green Hell, and I haven't been this excited since I first discovered the accelerator pedal.And you already know that some snot-nosed teenager is going to get this as their first car, plant their foot on the loud pedal as if they were going through eau rouge, and pretend they were Mika Hakkinen.

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Anyway, the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch is wearing more camo than a hunting convention, but even that can't hide its aggressive stance and body kit that screams "I eat lesser hatchbacks for breakfast!"

And by the way, GRMN is an acronym for "Gazoo Racing, Master of Nurburgring". B

but it essentially means this little beauty has been tuned by Toyota's racing division to dominate the world's most challenging track.

While Toyota's keeping mum on the specifics, rumor has it the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch is packing over 300 horsepower under its bulging bonnet. That's more horses than you'd find at the Grand National, and in a car this size, it's going to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys... that have been given energy drinks.

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The spy footage shows the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch taking corners faster than a cheetah chasing its dinner.

It's sticking to the tarmac like it's been superglued, and the exhaust note?

Oh, it's sweeter than a symphony orchestra... if that orchestra was made up entirely of angry hornets in titanium dustbins!

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The Engine

While Toyota's is more tight-lipped than a mime with a lockjaw, we can make some educated guesses about what's powering the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch. There's a good chance that we're looking at a souped-up version of Toyota's 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. Which in turn likely means that we're also looking at a hot hatch... that pushes the 300 bhp mark.

"A three-cylinder?"

I hear you cry. Yes, but before you start thinking it's got fewer cylinders than I have chins, remember this is the same basic engine that powers the bonkers GR Yaris.

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But it's not just about brute force. The boffins at Gazoo Racing have likely fettled with every nut and bolt. I wouldn't be surprised if this engine's got more exotic internals than a billionaire's yacht. Forged pistons, strengthened con-rods, a larger turbo - the works! It's probably got so many go-faster bits, that it makes a Christmas tree look understated. And let's not forget the soundtrack.

From the spy videos, it sounds angrier than a wasps' nest that's been used as a piñata. It's a glorious, snarling beast of a thing that'll have you grinning like a Cheshire cat every time you prod the loud pedal.

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Now, onto the really juicy bit - performance. How good might the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch be? Well, let me put it this way: if Hot Hatches were rock bands, this Toyota would be turning it up to 11! Given its power-to-weight ratio, which is likely to be more impressive than my power-to-height ratio, we're probably looking at a 0-60 time that'll be knocking on the door of 4 seconds. That's supercar territory, folks! It'll be so quick off the line, that you'll need to glue your toupee on. But straight-line speed is only part of the story.

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The way this thing is hugging the corners at the Nürburgring, it's clear the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch has more grip than a koala on a eucalyptus tree. The handling looks sharper than a samurai's sword collection, with body roll seemingly banished to the realm of myth and legend.

Braking performance? Well, judging by how late it's braking for corners, I'd say it stops quicker than a teenager when you offer to show them your record collection. You'll probably need to warn your internal organs before you hit the brakes, lest they end up in your shoes. All in all, the performance of the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch looks set to be more impressive than my attempt at growing a mustache.

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It's the kind of car that'll have supercar owners checking their mirrors nervously at traffic lights, and track day regulars suddenly finding excuses to go home early. In short, if the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch performs as well as it promises to, we might need to invent a whole new category.

"Super-hatch"?

"Hyper-hatch"?

"Oh-my-god-what-just-happened-hatch"?

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Whatever we call it, one thing's for sure - it's going to be more fun than a (Official request or direct endorsement of unlawful behavior removed).

But I do have bad news for our friends on this side of the pond in Europe.

Word on the street is that this fire-breathing 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch won't be coming to Europe. I know, I know, it's enough to make a grown man weep.

But don't fret just yet - there's always hope that Toyota might change their minds if we all shout loud enough. If there's anything we've learned from Toyota, it's that they'll bring any car to any market. You just have to bully them enough.

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So, there you have it, ladies and gents. The Corolla is a reliable car that is very popular around the globe.

The GR Corolla and GR Yaris are spin-offs of their respective cars, and are quite nippy around tracks. And then GR decides "No. Not Enough", and we get the GRMN variants. And now, we've got a hot hatch version to boot. That was the development pipeline of the 2025 Toyota GRMN Corolla Hot Hatch, and now all that's left to do is to wait for the launch events and press brochures.

Remember where you heard it first, folks. Right then, I'm signing off and heading to Japan to start a petition. Who's with me?