New Toyota Hot Hatch On the Way? (GR Corolla)

"C-HR GR-Sport" has also been registered.

Trademark applications are gradually becoming a valuable source of information about future products a car manufacturer is planning. Take for example Toyota, which recently registered “GR Hilux” to signal a potential Ford Ranger Raptor competitor said to have a punchy V6 diesel. Speaking of engines, a new “I-Force Max” could be in the works if we were to rely on another trademark application.

Not only that, but it seems a GR Corolla could be on its way based on a recent trademark filing with the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property. As shown below, Toyota filed for the trademark about two weeks ago, on March 17, and it’s now waiting to see if the company’s request will be accepted or not by the authorities. The application was filed in Class 12, reserved for “Motor vehicles; motor vehicle engines; parts, panels, and accessories for motor vehicles; glass panels for motor vehicles; motor vehicle windows.”…