Beyond the Track: Is the 2024 GR Corolla Circuit a Livable Hot Hatch? We Find Out!

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24 күн бұрын

Can you daily drive a 2024 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit? We put this track-focused hot hatch to the ultimate test: a week in the daily grind! We explore the unexpected challenges (and surprising benefits) of living with a performance monster. Is the GR Corolla Circuit Edition all thrills and no chills, or can it truly be your everyday driver? Join us for a week-long experiment to find out! This video is perfect for GR Corolla enthusiasts, hot hatch lovers, and anyone curious about the practicality of a track-ready car.
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@BrianMakse 22 күн бұрын

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@dhesh0066 11 күн бұрын

I just picked up my 2024 GRC Premium in Ice Cap White and I paid 2k over MSRP. The GRC is the only car that I have ever been willing to pay over MSRP for(within reason) and I have to say that it was worth every penny and well worth the wait. The car embodies the old WRX STI vibes that I grew up dreaming of owning one day. Thank you Toyota and the guys over in Japan building these things. My advice is if you can afford it, then you should get one before its gone. Truely a masterpiece of a machine.

@BrianMakse 10 күн бұрын

Nice! Enjoy!

@TerryManitoba 2 сағат бұрын

I think it was worth the wait - I get my GRC Circuit in a few days. (26 months after I put down my deposit-:)

@trigganometry168 22 күн бұрын

Just picked my 24 Circuit in Ice Cap yesterday it's fantastic!

@timw2083 22 күн бұрын

Congrats 🎉 I'm picking mine up today

@trigganometry168 22 күн бұрын

@@timw2083. You’re gonna love it. It makes me giggle uncontrollably.

@BrianMakse 22 күн бұрын

Nice!!

@timw2083 22 күн бұрын

@@trigganometry168you weren't lying. By the time I got to my county there was a Civic Type R, we gave each other thumbs up... I can't wait til this break-in period is over 😂😂😂

@genzigzag 22 күн бұрын

Great car, unfortunately like many 'affordable' sporting hatchbacks they are hard to find and marked up ridiculously at least up here in Canada.

@BrianMakse 22 күн бұрын

Last year it was pretty bad. I haven’t looked at resale prices yet this year.

@mengx94 20 күн бұрын

Still? I thought markups were illegal

@Snap_Brannigan 12 күн бұрын

I don't think I know anyone in Canada who's paid over MSRP including myself and the other Circuit owners I know who purchased new. Maybe you've been watchin the US market? if you're serious go to a dealer and you'll get one without markup if you're patient. I picked up my blue one a month and a half ago after 8 months of waiting without any markup.

@wasssabio 5 күн бұрын

Damn that sucks, out here in CA they're going for under MSRP already

@whieroman 16 күн бұрын

I have the blue flame and I gotta say I get compliments everywhere I go even from non car enthusiasts. I love everything about this car! From how fuel efficient it is to how much power it has whenever I wanna accelerate but it honestly is best for canyon runs especially at 30/70 with the traction control off! On sports mode

@BrianMakse 16 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@garagemonkey526 17 күн бұрын

I practically live out of my gr corolla. With a 100 mile commute everyday, packing lunches, tools, gym clothes, and weekly beach trips, I feel that I’m qualified to say yes this car is very dailyable with the exception you don’t have kids and aren’t stuck in stop and go traffic. A MT is one thing, but when the car can’t creep below 5mph it makes it a real workout and unnecessary stress on throw out bearing. Great video man!

@TerryManitoba 2 сағат бұрын

I might qualify as well as I have enjoyed dallying my Fiesta ST for the last 10 years and have rarely "needed" more room. The ST still puts a smile on my face - but a fast RWD usually puts a bigger smile-:) I would not have considered replacing the ST till the GRC was announced!!! After a 26 month wait - I get my GRC Circuit in a few days. (last fall I turned down a couple GRC Core Editions - told them I'll wait for the Circuit👍)

@benxcrc 20 күн бұрын

drove a few when I worked at the dealer and it instantly became my dream car. shows that Toyota has some heat up their sleeves and just choose not too make more performance vehicles

@BrianMakse 20 күн бұрын

When they do it, they do it right!

@bustermv 22 күн бұрын

Never miss your reviews-over the years!

@BrianMakse 22 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@VitoC. 22 күн бұрын

Sweet review!

@BrianMakse 22 күн бұрын

Cheers!

@timw2083 22 күн бұрын

Another great GR video..... I saw this as I was leaving the house and decided yo put on my #SaveTheManuals tshirt and Toyota hat. I've had it for 3 hours and man this thing is fun 🏎💨

@BrianMakse 22 күн бұрын

Congrats! Enjoy!

@christopherbassit6896 8 күн бұрын

I’ve had my grc for 16 months. Thinking about trading into a blue circuit

@shaazy 19 күн бұрын

Wow Brian you're a natural!

@BrianMakse 18 күн бұрын

I’m a natural at something but I’m not sure what 😎

@stahlthurhree5711 14 күн бұрын

Awesome car. That center console needs a rework though . oh my so fugly 😢

@sunnyvalentino 22 күн бұрын

I was between this exact trim, ND3 Club with BBR pack and GR86 Performance Pack. Drove a GRC Premium, 86 and ND3. Ended up ordering the ND3. This was an insane car with crazy grip, however the ND3s inputs like really great steering, liveliness and smile factor was off the charts for me. If I didnt have an SUV as my second car and needed one car this would be in my garage.

@BrianMakse 22 күн бұрын

Very nice!

@dannyphamous 21 күн бұрын

I have a 1 year old daughter and 2020 miata as my daily, wife had a 2017 civic. Last year was a rough for new car buyers. GR Corollas had 10-20k markups. Went through numbers with a Toyota dealer for 3 hours in order be able to test drive, quoted me $70k with my miata as a trade in ($60k for the GRC and $10k to pay off loan on my miata (valued my newish miata at only $15k). Drove good but didn't fall in love. Tried a Acura dealer for the Integra Type S, all presold, selling for $62k. Couldn't find a new Type R, drove a used $40k 2018 Type R that smelled like cigarettes, loved the seats and the packing but felt more serious than whimsical. Bought a new NX350 for $4k under MRSP at end of year to replace my wife's civic and as our family car for now.

@LoveLikeaHurricane 20 күн бұрын

I heard the weakness to this car is that quite a few owners are overwhelming the clutch and have need for replacement. Also poor fitment for the Circuit in the Wing department. Most already know about overheating of AWD system. This car needs some work in the 2nd gen.

@BrianMakse 19 күн бұрын

Sounds like user error to me.

@Thankyou_3 22 күн бұрын

Great review 👍 The GR Corolla is a fantastic car and if I could, I would buy couple and hide them in a barn. These are gems which only will appreciate over the years. The Honda Type R are overrated and it has those weak, oil burner engines so this Toyota GR Corolla is breath of fresh air with bulletproof driveline. Toyota mastered the reliability on their engines, all wheel drive and manual transmission.

@TimLakeNona 22 күн бұрын

I just heard these have overheating diffs tho… ☹️

@BrianMakse 22 күн бұрын

I enjoy both of them!

@turbobros_online1561 7 күн бұрын

@@TimLakeNona on track only but yes