The overrun
Small but perfectly formed reviews. The best of the rest from this month’s drives
6/
10
TOYOTA COROLLA GR SPORT
£32,990
↑ FOR Stylish looks, improved performance and economy
↓ AGAINST Still hardly fun, coarse CVT, minimal room in the rear
Don’t get your hopes up – this isn’t the 300bhp hot hatch, rather a regular Corolla kitted out in sportier trim. And despite the GR badge, there are no dynamic enhancements to speak of. But it does get Toyota’s fifth-gen hybrid tech, with the 1.8-litre engine now producing 138bhp (up 18bhp), and the 2.0-litre 193bhp (up 15bhp). Shame it’s still dull to drive and the noisy CVT remains, which rather discourages you from making use of the extra power.