Love the car but I'm done with Toyota dealership games.

The exclusivity of the Blue Flame is gonna piss off a LOT of potential buyers; I expect that blue color to come to the Premium trim in a year or two because of backlash.

The premium model looks like the best deal to me

I’ve been on the waitlist with my dealer for like 6+ months. It’s a high volume dealer and they’ve only had like 2 or 3 GR Corollas come through all year. I hope Toyota can increase production.

That blue flame looks like voodoo blue that Toyota used to offer.

I wish we could order directly from the manufacture without having to deal with the dealers.

I got my CE in June. Was allocated in April, my boss asked me if I was still interested (Which I was) and I got her at below MSRP Been very happy with it so far. Can’t wait for the GR Performance Parts catalog to release.

Got mine at MSRP and slowly seeing circuit editions at dealers w no deposits. I had to wait a year and a half but turned out well because I was able to drive my buddy's Civic Type R and read all the reviews and let it all digest. It's so much fun that I can't wait to get home and jump in it and make every little piece of tarmac a super special stage :)

Picked up my Core 2/23, called a LOT of dealers to get a reasonable price (MSRP+$1600 ad ons, $40.5K). I thought that supply/demand would stop dealer markups by now, evidently not. Kirk, I think you are right that people are just going to be okay with what arrives at their dealer at a price they can live with. Nothing to do with the GR but I own a '91 NSX. The original owner paid 20K over MSRP (83K), a lot of money now a boatload in '91. Mark ups are not new

Kirk, What about the GR Corolla Touring Sports? It's what the world needs now. 🤩 A GR Yaris with an automatic transmission should be renamed the GR Poseur. 🤨

I work at the #2 Toyota in the country, and we have only received 8 this year and 3 on the way. No mark ups, except for $1k useful dealer add ons. They are a blast to drive. We’ve had a few used ones traded in. I’m waiting for my 24’ GRC premium in heavy metal or ice cap. I’ve been in line since May ‘22. My opinion is that it should only be made with AT if they consider mass producing it. As a specialty car, it does it justice to be MT AWD. Great video!

Thank you!

Maine man here and I got my heavy metal 2023 gr circuit for msrp. Thanks York’s

Toyota missed the mark here, produce more and reduce the pricing…now the Core will be starting at about $45k before market adjustments 😔

I have a 2023 Core with all 3 packages allocated to me at MSRP. I had passed on a Circuit Edition allocation in July because I couldn't really justify the extra $5k for cosmetics (especially since they had announced they were doing another 1600 CEs for 2024 MY). Had it been a 1 year only run I would have made it work. Blue Flame looks amazing but not for that price increase. Disappointing the 24 Premium has upgraded seats and parking sensors. Same price as a loaded Core from 23.

I hope the god Toyota does NOT put a 8-speed auto in the Corolla. I’m not trying to gate-keep anything but man, these GR products need to be appreciated by those who actually want to DRIVE it, using the only proper transmission. I fear those two GR cars will just because another Dodge Challenger/Charger duo, where any clown can buy it and “drive” it and trash it.

wonder if they fixed the overheating rear diff...

Toyota needs to bump up production. Lack of production is not only causing high dealership markups but also Toyota is losing money with dealers selling used Toyotas as they don’t get a profit and they lose a customer for the next 5+ years.

I would do manual transmission all the way. That's the only reason I would get a GR Corolla. Thanks Kirk for another great video.

I have a GRC CE here in Canada. Love it. Ordered a 23 Prius prime at the same time. Still have another year wait or so. Toyota needs to work on availability.

I just brought my 2024 gr Corolla Premium in Ice Cap last month. I was on 4 dealership waiting list for 1year 6month for the Circuit and Core modle. I pay no mark up for my GR but they did add $1500 in dealer option on it {tinted windows]. After I brought my GR Corolla 3 other dealerships started calling me about how they have a GR Corolla in stock with no mark up. I live in the SF Bay Area

Excellent

Apples to oranges but the gamesmanship over this car pushing me towards 86 or MX5, both of which are easily available. MX5 even runs discounts

Would you happen to know if we’re ganna be getting a Gr MN in the states ?

I'm happy with my circuit only minor complaints but mostly cosmetic or little complaints. Rear parking sensors would be fine I guess but I am not a fan of the ones in the front. I'm wondering if the premium will also have the gloss front grill or matte like the core. Also what is the sport wing is that the one that comes with the circuit or if its one off the base corolla.

Did they address the overheating rear differential issue though?

I got my Circuit Edition back in May after over a year of waiting. The dealership experience was downright abysmal. My best advice for anyone looking to get one is to cold call as many dealers as possible and track allocations on the Toyota web site. The dealer I ultimately bought from I wasn't even on the waiting list for. There aren't any rules or process for any of this, which is infuriating. It's pretty much a free for all. Waitlists are often not honored, and cars can be sold out from under you even if you are promised an allocation. Good luck to those that want the car. Don't give up, it's worth it in the end. And it is certainly possible to get one with some work on your part contacting dealers.

Have you got any info on the facelift 2024 GR Yaris Kirk? Apparently it's getting the 221kw (300hp) tune that the GR Corolla has plus the option of a paddle shift 8sp auto developed in-house by Toyota. We are starting to get dribbles of info in Australia but there's no point asking Toyota here because they'll have no idea.

I just bought one today! I was getting an oil change on my Corolla Hatchback, and saw it there. I didn’t want to let it slip by. I have a Core edition with some Circuit Edition upgrades. The pricing is only things that’s off. You can barely find any matching prices on the Toyota website.

i hope they continue the gr corolla line for many years its got to be my top 3 favorite car lines to currently be active

Just picked up my fully loaded core this weekend for below sticker, the only diff between mine and the premium would be the interior but I dont mind. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my GRC

You guys need to grow up, some dealers have these limited production cars and are selling them at a mark-up. If you don’t like that, find a Toyota dealer that does not do a mark-up. These dealerships are not owned by Toyota. It’s easy to find a car if you spend more than 3 minutes calling your local Toyota dealer.

Love the additions. Wish the blue piping was in the circuit as well + an arm rest and HUD. I’ve been a few list but I came off bc of mark ups. Got down to 5K over MSRP and just passed. Might wait for the 2025.

Not fixing the overheating rear diff?

Hey Kirk, any rumblings of a Corolla Hybrid Hatchback? It's only available in EU markets but I think it would do really well here. But I'm afraid that since the Prius released, they won't release it any time soon. Hopefully they will make one available when they redesign the corolla.

I just ordered the core with the LSDs and skipped the rest. They do need a recall on the rear overheat issue though.

Purchased my GRC CE Heavy Metal back in July. As soon as the allocation hit my sales rep called me. Since I had recently done a credit check on a new Prius for my wife, so I did not have to go through the process again. I gave them the holding fee they asked for and everything was done. Did not have any dealer mark up.

I’m getting mine at msrp! 2024 circuit. God bless lol

The GR Yaris is meh IMO, the longer wheelbase is better for US roads anyways. I am just really annoyed with how Toyota “allocates” certain dealers. If I want a car, have the money, put a down payment on one…then I should be able to get it. Not this stupid numbers game because it’s not a high volume dealer out in the midwest vs somewhere in CA, TX or FL. Doesn’t change how much a person wants a car just by where they live.

Nice update for a car not even being produced regularly.

The hatchback has been around since 19 will the new model get a gr?

I am soon looking at 2023 GR Red one! Just gotta save a little more before actually buying one.

Here are the reasons I'd consider the 8-speed. And I've owed over a dozen manual sports cars in my life. The following is only if it turns out to be as good as something like what you get in the Camaro/Corvette, the ZF in BMW products, ETC. If you have to have 1 car to do it all including commute in CA traffic it makes sense. Especially for me with a disk issue where operating a clutch in stop and go could get annoying. I'm a father of 2 young kids, easier if you need to hand a kid something. Look at cars like the Golf R, what if they offered more torque with the auto (which this car could use), legit launch control, and better gas mileage from extra taller overdrives? And here's the one that will probably piss people off but consider a guy like time attach driver Jackie Ding's video introducing his new M2. He states it very well that if you are legit racing, the auto offers less chance for error, faster shifts, and more driver concetration. I will never argue with anyone that says manual is more fun and engaging. But those would be the reasons in my mind.

The UK needs this model.

I waited 9 months and paid a 10% markup for a red circuit which makes it a $50k car. We learned after the fact that supersonic red is the rarest color on circuit editions and they’re discontinuing it after year one meaning there will only ever be between 300 and 400 red circuit editions in America. As somebody who plans on keeping it long term, I feel that was a fair deal for me. It’s a high mileage daily but it’s only one of 2 red circuits that I know of in central California so I’m happy to pay a reasonable price for the exact car I want that also happens to be quite rare.

got a premium heavy metal coming apparently the 21st had to snipe it from local msrp only dealer. Only thing its missing i wanted was the wing but can always get after. this week is going to be LOOONG lol

just bought a circuit edition 2024, blue, today

Why still offer without the Front/Rear LSD?

Here in the Midwest (Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas area) there are plenty of GR Corollas for sale with no markup

Honestly… i want to see this 3cyl turbo in hybrid form powering the crown sport.

It all depends on where you go. Kings toyota in Cincinnati does not do any dealer markup whatsoever. I landed a 24 CE, its going to be here by the end of april. Right now if you check online there are plenty of cores and a handful of circuits at reasonable prices for 2023. A lot of them have 5,000 miles or less. Ive seen cores as low as 34.

It would be the 8-speed from the Highlander/RX/FWD Based etc.. not RCF/GSF RWD Based. They might have a similar design internally 🤷🏼 But FWD transmissions have to be much more compact so I'd imagine they are completely different.

interesting - this was the first hint that GR Yaris mk2 would be shown in Tokyo Motor Show in next few weeks!

I can’t stand when manufacturers make refreshes that include things like parking sensors when with the previous versions it can’t be added later.

Will drive my 23 Core until I score a Premium for MSRP.

Only thing new for 2024 is a higher price and dealer mark-up...😂

Prices here are $20,000 over sticker . No way paying a penny over msrp .

Best toyota 8 speed is zf gearbox which in Gr Supra I think that gearbox in Gr Corolla and Gr Yaris better than 8 speed gearbox which in RC F

It says the automatic is being added, so no they are not discontinuing the manual for the GR Yaris thankfully.

Circuit gets BBS Forged wheels in addition to the forged carbon roof, hood bulge & vents, sport seats…

👍 👍 🥂 🥂

If i can’t go somewhere and buy something easily for MSRP i look elsewhere. I refuse to play the dealer markup games.

I’ll get one in 10 years

Toyota working overtime not to build these cool cars but to play pricing and configuration games. Why huge price raise for CE, why no blue flame on all models.

I just purchased a blue CE at msrp. You just gotta know how to negotiate…

I have seen and driven the core in Canada. They are still asking too much at the dealership for me to consider buying one; 60k CAD used. I would only consider one if the stars align, but I don't see it happening soon.

I have to assume the automatic is an option

In my area looking at msrp is pointless. Its always gonna be around $60k or more 😢

The MSRP does not mean anything right now, since, the clown dealerships market up 50k, like I have seen.

So no Morizo edition for 2024? Interesting

I remember back then the R32 cost $20,000

Tbh if they add an auto it should be a DCT

Id def pick an 8 speed auto

I just don’t get the 3cyl… is it for weight? After I found out it actually gets worse MPG than a Supra 3.0 6cyl that has almost 100more real world hp…. I’m not too keen on the 3 cyl…

Love these hatchbacks like golf r or this corolla-- but for no markups + ev credits: model 3 highland looks like a better value!

As a Core owner I would really just like the BBS wheels. I’m not tracking mine so I don’t really miss the brake ducts, can always add them later. My experience was putting my name down, dealer called with a fully loaded core, and I purchased it. Extremely easy process, and this was back in December

Any news on gr corolla coming with dct or auto? Rumor it was coming. Any updates to that? Live in area with tons of traffic manual isnt something I want to deal with.

The prices are deceptive. Most come with the performance package, and many if not all come with addons from Toyota.

They can keep it

I can't stand the Blue Flame color so it means nothing to me. I don't like the sensors in the bumpers on the 24 model either. I have a 23 model loaded Core in black and I love it. I actually prefer the cloth seats. I've seen the alcantara seats look terrible after a few short years on the Civic Type-R and GR86, the cloth will last and hold up much better. The premium will be the one to get for most people. I'm not a fan of the CF roof or the raised vented hood so I'm glad I have what I have. Any why would anyone buy this car with an AT? It's just so perfect with the 6MT.

First of all toyota should offer a tune as a option like honda did for the type r ( handata tune ) Toyota should to increase the torque for the toyota corolla gr circuit edition , rear seat delete , carbon fiber rear hatch , and a full carbon fiber body kit its almost 2024 , so don't make the same mistake toyota why limited the morizo edition to 200 units never made any sense to me ?; (

Add about 10 k to the msrp. You are not getting a GR corolla for under 40 Grand at least not anytime soon.

When is gr camry

Looks like a really fun car to drive, just not a fan of 4 door performance cars. I wish they made a 2 door version, then I might consider getting one?.

I would like if they could do a cheeper 2wd model. I don’t know how much cheeper they could get by removing the 4x4 torque system. A hatchback gr86 basically.

Gr Yaris better not do that

Dear dealers; it’s MSRP or nothing. The games are over. Got it?

I saw one in the road a few days ago. Tbh, it didn’t look special at all lol. I feel bad for the buyer.

8 speed auto for me. 25+ years of dailying a manual is worn me out.

I feel like these manufacturers are just playing us in order to hype the brand and show the rav 4 buyers how cool toyotas are as they browse the showroom. Only explanation i can think of for keeping production this low.

Century photo-op with you in white gloves and chauffeurs cap, letting David in the second row and then over the second row to you in the drivers seat video answering the statement “Home James” with “Touring or Comfort Mode Sr.” 🫢😁 7:58

Too much Greed at the dealership =stealership

Yes to the 8 speed auto! I would definitely buy it! I was considering the Elantra N DCT but I might just wait.

Who wants one for only 5k over Msrp?? 😁

Had my 2023 for 6 months now. I want to trade for that blue one

you can get a 2015 M4 with 425 HP for that exact price. Also, Type R is faster than this car. Goodluck not getting a 10k to 15k mark up from toyota dealership.

More $10k mark ups 😂😂

I dont see any Toyotas on the lot. I feel like finally they have a good exciting brand. O wait no can't have any.

The coming depression will obliterate car sales to where there might only be pickups and suvs sold

I would have gotten a new type R or GR Corolla if it wasn’t for ridiculous markups, bought a 2019 corvette instead.