2026 Toyota GR Corolla Review, Pricing, and Specs

Initially marketed as the “Corolla Tercel” in the U.S. (1978-1982) before becoming its own model@know. As the Tercel. It was known for reliability and pioneering front-wheel drive (FWD) for Toyota, though it shared platforms and components with Corolla II and Corsa in Japan. The name comes from Latin for “one-third,” referencing its size relative to the Corolla, and it evolved through generations, offering different body styles (hatchback, sedan) and eventually adopting more conventional FWD lay