2023 Toyota GR Corolla

Wheel warming has gone mainstream, with the feature standard or optional not just on luxury vehicles, but on an increasing number of models with sticker prices of $40,000 or less.

The core appeal of the Corolla is mainstream transportation that’s affordable to buy and affordable to drive, thanks in part to competitive fuel efficiency for each of its versions.

The list of new cars with manual transmissions skews mostly to affordable models and those that are more enthusiast-oriented, but there’s still a decent range of choices.

With the all-new 2023 GR Corolla, Toyota is coming in hot to the hot hatchback class with a feisty performer that’s a blast to toss around a racetrack.