The GR Corolla Is The Craziest Thing Toyota Has Ever Built - In A Good Way

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The GR Corolla Is The Craziest Thing Toyota Has Ever Built - In A Good Way | 2023 GR Corolla Review

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Жыл бұрын

A hot hatch with 300 horsepower out of a 1.6L turbo engine, limited slip front & rear differentials, a drift mode and carbon fiber roof sound like something you'd find on a modded Subie STI, or a one-off creation from a European company after a few beers, but it certainly doesn't sound like the same company that makes the Camry, Prius and.. Corolla? Forget everything you know about Toyota's conservative past because it somehow doesn't apply in the GR world. This Corolla might look like a regular-old Corolla, but as always, looks can be deceiving...
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@M1911jln Жыл бұрын

You can’t get the Morizo edition. They are only making 200 of them. It is essentially vapor ware. In the unlikely event your dealer gets one, they will add a huge markup.

@Toyota4Life Жыл бұрын

Lol dude people are gonna buy it. Stop the bullshit the 200 people that get are gonna talk about it it’s not vapor ware it’s a car that exist that people can buy.

@Buc_Stops_Here Жыл бұрын

Yes you are right. They don't want to deal with the EPA penalties on the gas mileage I am betting. You are much more likely getting the other two trims. Toyota4Life is going to run to the dealer to prove you wrong and buy one of the 200 available (less than one per dealer in the USA).

@samjaw82 Жыл бұрын

@@Buc_Stops_Here lmao. They will pretty much laugh at him.

@SIIKAP1 Жыл бұрын

@@Toyota4Life no normal people will get it. It’ll only be rich people and people with connections. So he’s right in his comment.

@billshoe22191 Жыл бұрын

Seems like a great hatchback. Sadly I believe the stearlerships are going to ruin this car for enthusiasts by tacking on stearlership markup making the GR Corolla unaffordable. Same thing happened back when the Focus RS came out in the states. Many buyers including myself were so off put by the markup I bought a completely different car from different brand

@Unchainedmaple888 Жыл бұрын

If only Toyota would've forbidden dealers from marking the car up and not nerfed production numbers on purpose (Yeah, Google it, they're limiting production on purpose so that the car stays more "exclusive" and hyped up.) I like the car, but I'm not about to drop near $60k for the base version with markups.

@AAutoBuyersGuide Жыл бұрын

Sadly that’s not possible due to the way franchise laws work in the US :(

@thisismagacountry1318 Жыл бұрын

But you read millionaire next door which means you’ll buy it slightly used and let the sucker take the depreciation because you’re smart, riiiggghhhttt?

@AutoEnthusiastJC Жыл бұрын

Same, which is why it isn’t right for them to act like people can just pick this over a WRX. No one will be able to find this Corolla for WRX money.

@film50565 Жыл бұрын

The good news is that some dealers don't mark up.

@SandViper94Gaming Жыл бұрын

Move to Australia, we don't have any markups on stuff like this. I ordered the GTS version we have here (which includes all packages as standard) for just under 70k AUD which is around 46k usd. Still a lot of money mind you, but considering it has all the extras "built in" i can justify it a little more

@garrettw99 Жыл бұрын

30:29 I’m so glad I left the video going 💀

@InvestBetter. Жыл бұрын

Better looking than the Type R, a lower price, and AWD makes this the hot hatch to buy This Mighty Might is marriage material

@williamlee7959 Жыл бұрын

Alex….”..business up top & party down below..”😂😂😂😂

@Wheatman45 Жыл бұрын

That Alex is a funny guy, loved the last minute of your review! Keep up the great work gentlemen!!

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

Alex and Brian, Toyota fans across North America will be breathing a huge sigh of RELIEF that a 100%, unadulterated Toyota sports car is finally back on the market. As GR Corolla supplies will be so tight, is there any chance Toyota might offer a FWD GT Corolla with a 203 hp 2.5 engine to go head to head with the GTI and Civic Si? With that extra exhaust pipe in the middle, how do you attach the trailer hitch? 😉BTW how many SUBSCRIBERS can name the other Corolla model on sale today that has no back seat? 🤔

@aliendroneservices6621 Жыл бұрын

A true SCC (Sport Compact Car).

@andresmartinez3390 Жыл бұрын

I would love the 2.5l under the current Corolla... But from wut I seen... I'm no expert so take it with a grain of salt ... The 2.0l seems to take up a lot of space. Could they actually fit the 2.5 in there?

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

@@andresmartinez3390 I bet they could.

@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын

You compared a corolla to a GLA 35 AMG. That alone shows how far this corolla has really come. Well done Toyota 🤩

@jeremylaws7010 Жыл бұрын

Never thought I would see the day of a $100,000 Toyota Corolla😂

@jesuschristislord7754 Жыл бұрын

30:30 😂👌

@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын

That blooper reel is hilarious Alex bring back bloopers. Bring back your singing too

@CG-rb4xo Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the screen name.

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

I would love to see an Alex on Autos comparison between the reliable: Toyota GR Corolla Base Honda Civic Type R Mazda 3 Turbo AWD Hatchback And Hyundai Elantra N

@joeguan2856 Жыл бұрын

I am number 8 in line at my dealer who promised to sell MSRP only. Hopefully it will work out when this is out. I plan to get the core with lsd package for a perfect daily and keeper. Neither the new type or golf r could make me be financially irresponsible as this. I currently driving a Lexus RX 450h (my daily) and a sienna. hybrid (family hauler for 3 kids, wife and mother in law)

@MrScoobieman Жыл бұрын

I’m number 2 and my brother is 1

@christopherbassit2757 Жыл бұрын

Got my fully loaded core last week

@mickeybrumfield764 Жыл бұрын

Getting 300 HP from 1.6L engine is good, doesn't matter how many cylinders you use.

@Fabrizio7171 Жыл бұрын

@@oi32df Time will tell

@BassmentBrain Жыл бұрын

@@oi32df you don’t know what you’re talking about 🤦‍♂️

@atweber Жыл бұрын

I like my 22 wrx plus these are gonna be selling for double msrp

@i_read_bad_reviews Жыл бұрын

Shit I hope so. I grabbed a 2011 hatch for 9k and put 3 into it. Hoping to drive around free for a little.

@Tinrs80 Жыл бұрын

Only issue i got is the Faux stuff on the steering wheel too. Ive heard same as you it wears VERY quick and some have said its gets slippery.

@Superfastjellyfish669 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Brian is just some extra eye candy 😍

@Mr99Burns Жыл бұрын

2023 regular Corolla hatch with a new infotainment is a sleeper that regular people should buy. GR Corolla is for people with money to waste. $60 k or more for Any Toyota product? I think most would prefer a BMW at that price point.

@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын

But there’s the bmw reliability and also lots of plastic in it that can break

@Mr99Burns Жыл бұрын

Before it breaks you will have a ton of fun driving it, plus white and blue logo to show off. It’s worth it.

@dougmaverick3287 Жыл бұрын

Alex, like your employee I also currently own a Veloster N, and I'm thinking about trading it in for a GR Corolla. Can you both let me know how the GR Corolla compares to the Veloster N in terms of ride quality, because the N has a pretty firm ride and I'm hoping that the GR is not as firm as the Veloster. Can you comment on this?

@callmecalder Жыл бұрын

Best car reviews on KZfaq. Thanks Alex!

@mevman44 Жыл бұрын

Continues to be the best car reviewer for when someone actually wants to buy a car.

@AB-jk7tw Жыл бұрын

Great review Alex!

@CJ-zz9ts Жыл бұрын

Reliable and practical makes it not boring!

@ken2tou Жыл бұрын

Yeh. What use is the hype if you can’t get your hands on one at a reasonable price. I believe the manufacturers are creating the environment of scarcity to increase margins. This will not last, because those who who will, and can, pay more is limited. This is all good at a time of chip scarcity, but once supply lines come back into line, it could be too late to recover.

@Fabrizio7171 Жыл бұрын

@@ken2tou lmao think? Im sure people where paying attention in 2020 when 10 billion dollars more was made over the previous year on tissue paper. Everything seems to be a scarcity ever since covid.

@Ricoswabe_ Жыл бұрын

Where is the link about 3,4 cyliner comparison pls..thank you 😊

@MisterMister5893 Жыл бұрын

AWD performance on dry surface is pretty negligible 90% of the time. Unless you're racing someone from a dig or encounter gravel in your travels, it's pretty much a liability at the pump in most regards. I drive an Outback XT and an older Forte SX with one of the very first Hyundai 1.6 turbo engines they released in any product. The hatchback is much more fun to drive even though it's slower than the 2.4l in the Outback but the feel from the driver seat and manual makes it feel much faster. I can do 100mph in the Outback and not feel it but 100mph in the Forte, I'm definitely feeling the speed. It's not an indictment on the GR Corolla just that the AWD aspect isn't utilized until you need it.

@Dormmm Жыл бұрын

Well the cool thing about the AWD system specifically in GRolla case is that you can change the power distribution. Say you wanted to hit a curvy touge road, hit it in 50/50 or maybe even 60/40. But challenger on the highway revving next to you? Slap it in 30/70 and go to town. It offers a lot more utilization in comparison y'know?

@SWTrailsAndWheels Жыл бұрын

I'm just glad there are more choices in this space. The new Civic Type R is likely more mature, refined, comfortable and fuel efficient. Things I value in middle age despite the clear performance advantages the GR offers.

@kyshro Жыл бұрын

If you think the Type R will be more comfortable & fuel efficient (fyi they are the same) than the GR Corolla 3 cylinder you’re sadly mistaken 😂

@SWTrailsAndWheels Жыл бұрын

@@kyshro You could be right. We'll have to wait for head to head comparisons with new Type R.

@realnapster1522 Жыл бұрын

Type R is faster on streets and track than this. Honda always underrated their engine power.

@qlmotorsport Жыл бұрын

curious on the torsen lsds vs an electronically controlled mechanical, it must be more cost related than feel related. torsens don't work when one wheel is in the air, which i suspect this car has the capability of doing

@Ethan7s Жыл бұрын

In days past, when a bunch of videos of the same car comes out on several channels at the same time, I would watch AoA first. Not even a question. But today, I found myself watching this video last, and was even reluctant to watch at all.

@andreaparadiso3805 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Just put a deposit down on a GR Corolla and just doing more research. Looks like the Civic Type R would be the only option.

@AutoEnthusiastJC Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure buying one of those won’t be an option unless you pay well over its value. A WRX will be more obtainable, so pretty sure I’d get a $30,000 wrx over a $58,000 (after markup) base Corolla GR.

@InvestBetter. Жыл бұрын

1. It won't be marked up $20k+ 2. You get what you pay for. Hey, poor people need cars too.

@AutoEnthusiastJC Жыл бұрын

@@InvestBetter. We’ll see. Some believe these will be marked up over that amount. Supply will be limited and dealers can be greedy. Remember the Supra? This will probably be harder to get than that. With a lower starting price, the markups can be greater and still remain within the means of those who really want one.

@Toyota4Life Жыл бұрын

WRX looks terrible

@AutoEnthusiastJC Жыл бұрын

@@Toyota4Life yes, judging by your name, can’t argue against getting a Toyota. My original comment stemmed from their thumbnail acting like one can simple cross-shop a wrx with a GR corolla, which isn’t practical.

@stevethomas760 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoEnthusiastJC I biased, I've owned a WRX since '02. Wanted to replace my aging one with the new model. To much plastic, Subaru's answer to the Aztec.

@zcmdzpp127 Жыл бұрын

Golf R seems to have more torque to the rear..GR Corolla does not drift as much…btw 300hp is probably the max on that tiny 3 cylinder while you can get more power out of the Golf R…

@phatcowboy76 Жыл бұрын

Was that the wind at 6:05? I saw no evidence of wind at that point. Hmm. Very strange.

@smonkey001 Жыл бұрын

Def a car that worth having both hosts joining forces.

@jdipietronh Жыл бұрын

I don't follow your comment about the Golf R having a less advanced AWD system. While it is limited to sending 50% of the power to the rear as opposed to 30/70, it has a torque vectoring rear diff that can send up to 100% of that rear power to either wheel. ThrottleHouse actually had some nice demonstrations of how this actually provides a more RWD characteristic on track than the GR Corolla in actual driving situations.

@user-pd9vm9ts1o Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the 2025 ! Model !

@LearnAboutFlow Жыл бұрын

In this group I wouldn't trust anything but Toyota, Honda or Hyundai to deliver any type of reliability, so Mercedes and VW would be immediately disqualified.

@Fabrizio7171 Жыл бұрын

Nissan is fantastic as well

@stever41g Жыл бұрын

Get it Brian.

@Retiredmco Жыл бұрын

I'll be getting a Core with the performance package!

@djsano23 Жыл бұрын

Is it me or is there an error on the hp rating when comparing the morizo to the core edition?

@andresmartinez3390 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he said same horsepower as the others which is 300

@stevethomas760 Жыл бұрын

HP is the same on all trim levels, increase in torque on the Morizo

@npaladin2000 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the Hornet GLH may compete with this too.

@PluginDuo Жыл бұрын

Alex, GR Corolla is what I would absolutely consider if we ever gave up EV driving.....

@luuminhquan Жыл бұрын

Wel at least GR has enter the chat Now wait for the new type R

@jetd84 Жыл бұрын

Regular Corolla Hatchback has a silly big wing option. I imagine some people will put that on or aftermarket will mimic it.

@paulpellico3797 Жыл бұрын

and i was worried about the 3 cylinder of the fords but now it is getting praised as a high performance engine?????????

@ragweedmakesmesneeze Жыл бұрын

I think, if we are to believe other videos, Alex made a fairly big mistake when suggesting that the LSD wouldn't be a worthy upgrade after having driven models with them and without. According to other reviewers at this exact event all of the base "Core" models were upgraded with the performance pack that includes dual LSDs.

@Jia1337 Жыл бұрын

GR86 using this engine? Hopefully

@aliendroneservices6621 Жыл бұрын

Never.

@sayless8177 Жыл бұрын

The engine they have in the 86 is better optimized for that chassis

@tessie4204 Жыл бұрын

I would love a stationwagon version :)

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@ProlificInvention Жыл бұрын

Dang *Donut Media* ... now you.. The markup just went up 10k at least 😆 In the comments on their vid someone said the top range model is already selling (with markup) for $69,000

@AAutoBuyersGuide Жыл бұрын

Your best bet is to wait about a year

@tr1ckster726 Жыл бұрын

It’s impossible to find without paying a ridiculous fee.

@parasharkchari Жыл бұрын

"Morizo" as a racing nickname? Morizo as in... Forest Elephant?

@stoicllc2352 Жыл бұрын

Makes sense for a rally car kind of

@Jaysa11 Жыл бұрын

Even top model doesn't have adaptive suspension. Not even as an option. I would rather get the hornet GLH.

@Tunnelsnakes Жыл бұрын

Yeah... no chance. It's probably actually easier to get the WRX at MSRP than the GR Corolla at MSRP.... Been seeing stealerships selling base ones at $60k and upwards.

@thisismagacountry1318 Жыл бұрын

Inform Toyota of the need for a GR Crown in the North American market

@dougrodriguez4977 Жыл бұрын

Good luck finding a Corolla GR sitting at a dealer and good luck buying one without having to pay a stupid Mario.

@td241 Жыл бұрын

oh man brian has got a body on him 🤤

@RetirementMogle Жыл бұрын

you guys say, "to be honest" (glad you're not lying) and variations of it a lot, might want to change it up a bit, otherwise great work

@winstondeocampo699 Жыл бұрын

Take my money already 😂. I’ll take the Circuit edition.

@jayscarreviews9614 Жыл бұрын

How about I forget this and get the wrx instead, I don’t want a car who’s most noteworthy feature is spontaneously combusting, I’ll buy a Toyota when they start making good vehicles again, but until then I’m not spending another penny on one, I’ve had too many problems with them

@i_read_bad_reviews Жыл бұрын

As a wrx hatch owner, this is definitely the new wrx.

@stevethomas760 Жыл бұрын

Own a '05 WRX hatch, you are correct. A fair bit more expensive though

@samjaw82 Жыл бұрын

Buying this car without lsd should be a crime punishable by death. I can’t believe they would even offer this as an option. It already doesn’t rotate with the limited slip… can’t imagine it without it.

@mark_u Жыл бұрын

Isn't the Elantra N more of a competitor rather than the Kona N? Must say the GR Corolla may be Toyota's best performance offering today. Proves they could produce a bonkers vehicle on their own.

@andresmartinez3390 Жыл бұрын

I believe the reason it was compared to the kona n is because the kona is more of a "hot hatch". The Elantra n is straight up a sedan.

@ragweedmakesmesneeze Жыл бұрын

@@andresmartinez3390 Yeah, I think you are right, but the cars Alex sometimes choses to group/compare raise little questions like this one. I mean, technically speaking, from one point of view, he's correct, but honestly, hatch or no, the real competitor to this from Hyundai is Elantra N. It's not like he doesn't or won't compare the GR Corolla to the upcoming Civic Type-R.

@andresmartinez3390 Жыл бұрын

@@ragweedmakesmesneeze yeah for sure I would still include it. I think Elantra N sells at around $33000 so it's still comparable.

@jasoncampbell7765 Жыл бұрын

Nice looking car though if I was buying new and had to be Toyota then I would look at the GR86.

@Doc1310 Жыл бұрын

This is a updated Mazda Speed3.

@mmc2k9999 Жыл бұрын

I want to trade a Si 2020 for a Core Edition. 😶‍🌫️

@carking1043 Жыл бұрын

I will stick with my 22 wrx, paid 500 under msrp.

@billisdewillis5 Жыл бұрын

Lack of availability and price difference for the GR make the WRX the best choice anyway…would love to drive the GR Corolla to compare them.

@dacna01 Жыл бұрын

The LFA. That was the craziest.

@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын

But when you hear the performance you’ll see how laughable it is Sure 3.8 is fast but you can go way faster in a Tesla model 3 performance and also a bmw m5

@dacna01 Жыл бұрын

@@naveenthemachine The LFA is art. And, priceless.

@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын

@@dacna01 the sound I agree is epic. It sounds absolutely insane.

@gbgary Жыл бұрын

crazy? looks good...not crazy.

@AJLeonardo84 Жыл бұрын

Only in Red then yes.

@larryhullinger4141 Жыл бұрын

300 hp? That's no big deal You can get 900 hp out of a Subaru wrx

@KC-xw7ql Жыл бұрын

I see Toyota Sienna front end. Not hating just an observation, but it’s burned in my mind now 😢

@boldyo Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for the GR Sienna to come out ;-)

@smileymac8017 Жыл бұрын

I don't like the looks of the rear end.

@junito1008 Жыл бұрын

Type-R #1 GR #2

@Toyota4Life Жыл бұрын

Don’t embarrass yourself. Toyota is the winner

@junito1008 Жыл бұрын

@@Toyota4Life Toyota is the winner you don’t know about cars or practicality !! The Type-R is a bigger car, with front and rear seats, and cheaper MSRP…asking $50K for a 2 seater mini car is just ridiculous.

@kyshro Жыл бұрын

Nah. Especially tuned Type R is FAR behind on the track

@stevethomas760 Жыл бұрын

@@junito1008 There is no way that the CTR isn't going to have at least a 10K markup. I would prefer the Civic for a lot of reasons but I think there will be more mark up on the Honda. We'll see

@junito1008 Жыл бұрын

@@stevethomas760 I agree with you !! These mark ups are out of control. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@victormena4147 Жыл бұрын

The grill does not do anything fo the cars.

@jamesnicol3831 Жыл бұрын

this or any review of this car is just gossip and here say because of its limited production and criminal dealer mark up

@juanfernandez8987 Жыл бұрын

You might want to consider to stop interrupting the young guy. Looks annoying.

@Toyota4Life Жыл бұрын

The Kona N is not a competition to the Corolla GR LOL. Stop calling Toyota conservative they aren’t. Some of these “remakes” make me question how people get to review cars….

@Johnny_Socko Жыл бұрын

Toyota has not made any kind of performance effort in the USA market in decades. They make appliances, not cars. They had to partner with Subaru and BMW just to have some sporty cars to sell. THAT is why this car is notable...for once, Toyota is actually "trying".

@jdipietronh Жыл бұрын

I don't get the comparison either, might as well throw the GTI in there as competition too.

@Toyota4Life Жыл бұрын

@@Johnny_Socko your talking bullshit lol all the same correct was they made all the performance cars outside of the USA I’m sorry but the world doesn’t revolve around America. another Toyota troll keep it moving bro no one cares

@Fabrizio7171 Жыл бұрын

People are going to pay 55k for this car just to get smoked by a honda with a ebay turbo.

@Toyota4Life Жыл бұрын

Toyota guys and Toyota enthusiast are living the high life right now.. this car connects to Toyotas racing pedigree and heritage not once did you mention any of this.

@JPZ89 Жыл бұрын

The people who actually care about that stuff already know about it, bud. No need to preach to the converted.

@BrogeKilrain Жыл бұрын

I don’t want one 😆😆 pass

@hamerplayer1229 Жыл бұрын

Subaru doesn't even try anymore. I guess they have the purple haired lesbian screaming at the sky liberal market so they can rest on their laurels🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@rezyn0 Жыл бұрын

The grill with the so obvious fake grill openings screams cheap. Cheap. They don't even bother to have depth, just a molded shallow one piece plastic.