Stage 1 handling

Toyota Corolla GT-S in Underground 2

The slowest starter on the stock chart, kept for handling.

Street frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Street frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video

Unlock and published figures

The NFS Fandom article for the Toyota Corolla GT-S (AE86) says the unlock is: Available from the beginning. I use that sentence as the obtain line. The car article does not print an in-game price, so I leave that cell empty. Stock numbers on the same article: 0-60 in 8.53 seconds, top speed 125.0 mph, 112.1 bhp, 95.8 lb-ft. The upgraded row reads 2.95 seconds, 213.0 mph and 428.9 bhp. Drivetrain RWD. The article ties the model to a 1986 1.6 L I4 (4A-GE) 2-door coupe. Region on the roster: All regions. Stage label: 1.

How I use this article

For the Toyota Corolla GT-S (AE86) the model article supplies the numerical specification; the roster supplies availability. Both belong to NFS Fandom and count as one publisher source. The job I will defend is Handling / starter. A different car's article does not get to overwrite that.

I do not recommend it for drag. Circuit and sprint are the jobs named beside it. The real car line is a 1986 4A-GE coupe, which is a different era from the 350Z even though both sit in the same garage menu.

The AE86 decision is about handling and progression

The Corolla GT-S in Underground 2 is the AE86-era rear-wheel-drive starter. It is not a modern Corolla and it does not share the front-wheel-drive identity of many later road-going models. Its attraction in community discussion is handling, especially when players compare starter choices or technical events. That claim is separate from the Civic acceleration line and the 240SX top-speed line. A low stock power figure does not alone settle the best-car question once upgrades become available. Conversely, a community recommendation is not a measured victory over every other car and tune. Use the unlock line to identify when you can select the Corolla, then compare the event-specific advice on the best-car page before making an expensive career switch.

Evidence for the figures

The model article and roster are from the same publisher; listing both links does not create a second independent source.
Claim groupReferenceStatus
Stock / upgraded performanceNFS Fandom model article1 source
Regional availability and unlockNFS Fandom roster / model article1 publisher source
In-game priceNo value in references checkedBlank

Video

Public roster video. Playback starts after a click.

FAQ

How does the Toyota Corolla GT-S unlock?

The obtain line is quoted from the Fandom article on this page.

What does it cost in career?

The sources checked on 3 Nov 2026 do not print an in-game price.

Is it the single best car?

No. The best-car page splits the answer by race type.

Sources

Related: All carsBest by mode

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