Toyota’s GR Performance Division Takes the Corolla to New Heights in “The Shoot” CommercialToyota’s GR performance division is back in the spotlight with a new video that showcases the hot version of the Corolla. Dubbed “The Shoot,” this nearly five-minute clip features numerous stunt driving scenes, including one where the GR Corolla drives on two wheels. What’s even more impressive is that Toyota employed exactly zero CGI.”The Shoot” is the finale of a multi-year campaign called “The Pitch,” which includes two other videos, one highlighting the GR Supra and one focused on the GR86. Toyota shot this final video at Diamond V Movie Ranch and Golden Oak Ranch studios in California.Parts of the video feature two people Toyota calls “creatives” who are trying to film the commercial while two “executives” continue to raise concerns over how the shoot is coming together. It’s clear from their dialogue that Toyota understands the general public’s view of anything with the name Corolla on it. And it’s clear that it wants to blow that boring visual out of the water.Toyota GAZOO Racing North America team drivers were behind the wheel of the GR Corolla for the stunts. That includes a reverse-180 in the dirt, some high-speed mountain driving in snow, and then a quick chase scene with a classic Corolla that pretends to be stranded on the side of the road.A callback to the model’s well-known reliability, the actors ask “have you ever seen a Corolla broken down?” Moments later, the call for “more GR” comes in, and the GR Supra and GR86 join the fray. The GR Corolla then “shoots the gap” by driving between the other GR cars on two wheels. Again, none of this is CGI, says Toyota.Finally, the commercial ends somewhat anticlimactically as the GR Corolla rockets off of a ramp into the sky only for the scene to cut to black before we see the landing. Kudos to Toyota for literally sending it on this one. A spokesperson for the company confirmed that this particular GR Corolla was modified to safely complete the stunt.Toyota’s GR Performance DivisionToyota’s GR performance division is a motorsport division of Toyota that focuses on developing high-performance vehicles. The division was founded in 2015 and has since been responsible for developing some of Toyota’s most exciting models, including the GR Supra, GR Yaris, and GR Corolla.The GR Corolla is the latest addition to the GR lineup and is based on the standard Corolla hatchback. It features a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 257 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and power is sent to the front wheels.The GR Corolla also features a host of performance upgrades, including a sport-tuned suspension, larger brakes, and a limited-slip differential. The exterior of the car has also been updated with more aggressive styling, including a new front bumper, side skirts, and rear spoiler.The GR Corolla is part of Toyota’s strategy to inject some excitement into its lineup of vehicles. The company has long been known for producing reliable and practical cars but has struggled to capture the attention of enthusiasts. With the GR lineup, Toyota hopes to change that by offering high-performance versions of its most popular models.ConclusionToyota’s GR performance division continues to impress with its latest video showcasing the hot version of the Corolla. “The Shoot” features numerous stunt driving scenes, including one where the GR Corolla drives on two wheels. What’s even more impressive is that Toyota employed exactly zero CGI.The video is part of a multi-year campaign called “The Pitch,” which includes two other videos highlighting the GR Supra and GR86. Toyota shot this final video at Diamond V Movie Ranch and Golden Oak Ranch studios in California.The GR Corolla is the latest addition to Toyota’s GR lineup and features a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 257 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. The car also features a host of performance upgrades, including a sport-tuned suspension, larger brakes, and a limited-slip differential.Toyota’s GR lineup is part of the company’s strategy to inject some excitement into its lineup of vehicles. With high-performance versions of its most popular models, Toyota hopes to capture the attention of enthusiasts and change its reputation as a producer of reliable but boring cars.