Especially since Toyota seems ... that the Corolla is in every way a real automobile—and yet because of its size it has a wholly different personality from its big brothers.

Toyota Gazoo Racing has lifted the veil on the forthcoming 2026 GR Corolla. With the updates, Toyota hopes the Japanese hot hatch will become sharper, faster and more track-capable than ever before.

Dating back to 1966 in international markets, the Toyota Corolla landed on U.S. shores in 1968. With a reputation for quality and dependability, the Corolla has become the best-selling car ...