Toyota GR Corolla

For 2024, a new Premium trim splits the difference between the Core and Circuit trims; there’s no word yet on the return of the all-out, two-seat Morizo track maniac.

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 model-year 2023-24 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.

Toyota is nudging its performance image along in 2024 by hyping a trio of special editions that are largely cosmetic.

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.