Raising the bar

You have probably already heard or read about the all-new Toyota GR Corolla. This newcomer was the subject of a prolonged teaser campaign and a little while ago, the hot hatch was finally unveiled. The GR Corolla is the second AWD turbocharged hot hatch from Toyota in recent times. It follows on the heels of the highly lauded GR Yaris and is the latest creation as decreed by company president Akio Toyoda for the company to build more exhilarating cars.

Before we get a chance to slide behind the wheel of the most exciting Corolla for a first-hand experience, we take a look back at five turbocharged all-wheel-drive hatchbacks from the past few decades.