Verdict
This is a close new-versus-outgoing call because the core GR Corolla hardware barely moves: both are Japan CBU AWD manual hatchbacks with the same 1,618 cc turbo three-cylinder, 6-speed manual, 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 230 km/h top speed. The facelift’s RM13,950 step mainly buys the stronger 400 Nm tune, up 30 Nm, plus a listed 5-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and more cabin convenience. But the outgoing car is not stripped: it keeps auto high beam and front foglamps, and gives away little on pace.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla E210 if you want the same 5.3-second AWD manual performance for less and can live with 370 Nm instead of 400 Nm.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift if you want the newer car’s 400 Nm tune, listed 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty and extra cabin convenience.
Key differences
- Price: RM 355,000 for the Toyota GR Corolla E210 vs RM 368,950 for the Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift
- Power: 295 hp for the Toyota GR Corolla E210 vs 296 hp for the Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift
- Torque: 370 Nm for the Toyota GR Corolla E210 vs 400 Nm for the Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift
- Headlamps/front foglamps: LED projector with Auto High Beam and front foglamps vs LED projector and no front foglamps
- Cabin power points: 1x 12V, 1x USB-C and 1x Qi wireless charger vs 1 front, 1 rear, 1 wireless charger, 1 USB front and 1 USB-C rear
- Warranty: not listed for the Toyota GR Corolla E210 vs 5 years, unlimited mileage for the Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift
E210
- RM13,950 cheaper
- Same 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 230 km/h top speed
- Gets Auto High Beam and front foglamps
- Lower torque: 370 Nm versus 400 Nm
- No manufacturer warranty listed versus 5 years, unlimited mileage
- Fewer rear-cabin conveniences listed, with 2 front cupholders only versus 2 front and 2 rear
E210 Facelift
- More torque: 400 Nm versus 370 Nm
- Listed 5-year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty
- More cabin power points and rear cupholders
- Costs RM13,950 more
- No front foglamps versus the outgoing car’s front foglamps
- Headlamp spec drops the outgoing car’s Auto High Beam mention
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM355,000✓ | RM368,950 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM207 | RM207 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,618 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Manual | 6MT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,475 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 213 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R18 | 235/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R18 | 235/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama Advan Apex | Yokohama Advan Apex |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Torsen Limited Slip Differential Front and Rear | Torsen Limited Slip Differential Front and Rear |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1x 12V, 1x USB-C, 1x Qi Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Auto Windows | Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | — | 5 years |
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.
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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 new-car buyers: it has 400 Nm, 296 hp, a listed 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty and more cabin conveniences. The outgoing Toyota GR Corolla E210 still makes sense if the lower price matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Corolla E210 is RM 355,000 and the Toyota GR Corolla E210 Facelift is RM 368,950, so the facelift costs RM13,950 more.
Are the performance figures different?
Hardly. Both do 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and both top out at 230 km/h. The facelift has the stronger engine tune, with 400 Nm versus 370 Nm, but the listed acceleration figure is unchanged.