The Toyota GR Corolla hot hatchback is coming to beat the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

This version from the Gazoo Racing division will be an alternative to the Toyota GR Yaris on the North American market. The latter is not available stateside.

The GR Corolla is underway, and is due to arrive as soon as 2022 with a starting price near $30,000.

It shares the mill with the GR Yaris. This is about a 1.6-liter three-cylinder unit with a turbocharger, which delivers 257 hp and 266 lb-ft (361 Nm) of torque. We believe the engine will be coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox.

2021 Toyota GR Yaris

The hot Corolla is built on Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Unlike the regular Corolla, this high-performance modification will have larger wheels and brakes, specific tires and a stiffer suspension.