Toyota GR Corolla: E210 vs E210 Facelift
Verdict
This is a tight new-versus-outgoing call. The Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift costs RM368,950 against RM355,000, so the gap is RM13,950. For that, the hardware barely moves on headline performance: 296 hp versus 295 hp, 0-100 km/h stays 5.3 seconds and top speed stays 230 km/h. The useful gain is torque, up from 370 Nm to 400 Nm, plus a 5-year warranty where the Toyota GR Corolla E210 has none stated. Both remain manual, AWD, five-seat C-segment hatchbacks with a tiny 213-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla E210 if you want the same 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 230 km/h top speed and AWD manual layout for RM13,950 less.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift if the 400 Nm torque figure and 5-year warranty matter more than saving RM13,950.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota GR Corolla E210 RM355,000; Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift RM368,950
- Power: Toyota GR Corolla E210 295 hp; Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift 296 hp
- Torque: Toyota GR Corolla E210 370 Nm; Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift 400 Nm
- Warranty: Toyota GR Corolla E210 none stated; Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift 5 years
- 0-100 km/h: Toyota GR Corolla E210 5.3 s; Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift 5.3 s
- Boot space: Toyota GR Corolla E210 213 L; Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift 213 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 355,000✓ | RM 368,950 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,618 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 295 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,407 mm | 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,851 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 213 L | 213 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 207 | RM 207 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
E210
- RM13,950 cheaper to buy
- Same 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same manual AWD drivetrain
- Lower torque at 370 Nm
- No warranty stated
- Same small 213-litre boot
E210 Facelift
- Higher 400 Nm torque output
- 5-year warranty
- Same RM207 yearly road tax
- Costs RM13,950 more
- No quicker to 100 km/h
- Boot remains 213 litres
E210 vs E210 Facelift FAQ
Is the Toyota GR Corolla E210 or Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift better?
The Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift is better on paper for torque and warranty: 400 Nm and 5 years versus 370 Nm and no stated warranty. But performance is tied at 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h, so the Toyota GR Corolla E210 is the value play.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift costs RM368,950, while the Toyota GR Corolla E210 costs RM355,000. That makes the facelift RM13,950 dearer.
Are the dimensions and practicality different?
No. Both are 4,407 mm long, 1,851 mm wide and 1,479 mm tall, with a 2,640 mm wheelbase, five seats and 213 litres of boot space.