Battery aside, the rest of the powertrain remains unchanged. The 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE Atkinson cycle still makes 98 horsepower and 142 Nm, while the electric motor still outputs 72 horsepower and 163 Nm. The combined output is still at 122 horsepower routed through an e-CVT that drives the front wheels.

Communicating the changes, the Corolla Altis drops the “Hybrid” badge in favor of the Beyond Zero “HEV” badge. It also gets a new color—Cement Gray. Other changes are reserved for the GR Sport variant. For 2025, it now receives a full-width lower grille that’s inspired by the GR Yaris. At the back, there are clear-style LED taillights and a black roof to match the black rear spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the Corolla Altis GR Sport receives a Gazoo Racing-badged steering wheel and added adjustable lumbar support to its power seats. The seat upholstery itself is now finished in leather and suede and have GR logos stitched on the headrests. The seatbelts are also now in reds for a pop of color. New for 2025 are features such as a heads-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay, and an air ionizer built into the climate control. Other changes to the GR Sport variant include a retuned electric power steering system and specific springs, shocks, and stabilizer bars.