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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
GR86
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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Spec
Corolla
GR86
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2022
Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
1270 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Sedan
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Length
4630 mm
4265 mm
Width
1780 mm
1775 mm
Height
1435 mm
1310 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2575 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
237 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
1660 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
390 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
948 mm
958 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
891 mm
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1520 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1540 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Double Wishbone
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Double Wishbone
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Double Wishbone
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
237 l
AC Type
Not Available
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
9.2
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Difflock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Standard
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
Standard
Source Model Column
corolla
gr86
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Standard
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Core range derivative
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Entry
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Smart Entry
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
Standard
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Rear Seat Split
-
50/50 Split
Rear Wing
-
Rear Spoiler
Seat Type
-
Sport Fabric/Suede
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Space Saver
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
6.9 sec
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct + Port Injection
Digital Speedometer
-
7-inch Digital
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Standard
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch BBS Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
Not Available
6
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Vdc
-
Standard with Track Mode
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
2387 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Boxer
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
226 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
6.9 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
136.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
196.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Gearbox
CVT
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Rear Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Torsen LSD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
4
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
CVT
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
FWD/
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
4
Engine Position
-
Front Longitudinal
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
10.9 km/l
City Mileage
21 km/l
8 km/l
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
12 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
10.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Standard with Sport Mode
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard with Track Mode
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
7
EBD
Standard
Standard with Sport Mode
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
7
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard with Track Mode
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard with Sport Mode
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
7
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
7
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard with Track Mode
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Sport Fabric/Suede
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
50/50 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
Interior Colours
3
5
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Sport Fabric/Suede
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
50/50 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
7-inch Digital
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Sport Fabric/Suede
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Armrest Rear
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Sport Fabric/Suede
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
Not Available
Seat Fold Type
-
50/50 Split
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Infotainment System
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
7-inch Digital
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Not Available
6
Audio System
-
6
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
7-inch Digital
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
Corolla
GR86
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch BBS Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Rear Spoiler
Roof Type
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
Full LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Rear Spoiler
-
Rear Spoiler
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/40 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch BBS Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
18-inch BBS Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Space Saver
Tyre Type
-
215/40 R18
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
18-inch BBS Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Space Saver
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
-
18-inch BBS Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch BBS Alloy
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Interval
-
10,000 km or 6 Months
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R5,500
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km or 6 Months
Service Intervals
-
10,000 km or 6 Months
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Spec
Corolla
GR86
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
177 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
0
177
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
177
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Noise Level
-
70 dB
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
590200
799900
Starting Price Zar
590200
799900
Spec
Corolla
GR86
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
9
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and GR86 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla 46 vs GR86 67.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs GR86 45.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs GR86 96.
Practicality index: Corolla 59 vs GR86 46.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs GR86 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Corolla leads by 6 points
Corolla and GR86 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Corolla
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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