At its heart is a 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 221 kW and 370 Nm, giving it plenty of punch whenever you put your foot down. Acceleration is rapid, and the GR Corolla feels especially eager once the turbo comes on boost, making overtaking and launching onto a back road genuinely exciting.

One of the car’s standout features is its exhaust note. The three-cylinder engine produces a distinctive, aggressive sound that feels mechanical and purposeful rather than overly artificial. Under hard acceleration, the exhaust barks and growls, adding to the sense that you are driving something built for fun.

But speed is only part of the GR Corolla’s appeal. Its GR-Four all-wheel-drive system provides impressive traction, allowing you to put the power down confidently while giving the car a playful character through corners. The sharp steering, responsive chassis and compact dimensions make every bend feel like an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

Ultimately, the GR Corolla is fun because it encourages you to drive it enthusiastically. It combines strong acceleration, a characterful engine and an exciting exhaust note with the agility of a proper performance hatchback. It is fast, engaging and remarkably entertaining every time you get behind the wheel.

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What is good?

• Sporty performance and adjustable AWD
• Fun, personality, and soul.
• Smooth and easy to live with AT.

What is not so good?

• Ride can be a little harsh at times.
• Starting to get a little expensive
• No full-size spare

GR Corolla GTS buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the GR Corolla GTS could look at:  Subaru WRX Sportswagon, Hyundai i30N, Honda Type R, Renault Megane RS, Audi S3.

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A wider, stronger face, 18-inch alloys with privacy glass. Gives a real presence at the kerb.

Inside, the tech is the star. Everyone else chases wide screens, the ASX runs a portrait one that doesn’t block your view, with Google Maps in the driver’s display.

Under the bonnet, a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine. 113 kilowatts, 270 newton-metres, with a seven-speed dual-clutch. It claims 6.4 litres per hundred k and over my week of testing it matched almost exactly.

Here’s the bit I didn’t see coming. I enjoyed the dual-clutch. Hold a gear, feel the shift land and ease back into the power. A flow an EV never quite replicates.

A soft, settled ride. Physical buttons that survived the touchscreen age. Up to ten years of warranty, servicing and roadside assistance.

From around $42,000 before on-roads.

The Mitsubishi ASX . Sharp to look at, sensible to drive and covered for longer than most people keep a car.

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Mitsubishi ASK Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Mitsubishi ASX have a few choices.

These could be.

• Subaru Crosstrek
• Honda HR-V,
• Suzuki Vitara
• GAC EMZOOM
• Chery C5
• Nissan Qashqai
• Kia Seltos
• Hyundai Kona,
• Mazda CX-30
• Toyota Corolla
• Skoda Kamiq
• Peugeot 2008

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