I own a GR Yaris and all of your points are bang on. I shift with the same intent you mentioned and I'm astonished by the grip just as you are. Brilliant cars and mind bending.
Great to hear your perspective! Amazed to see you as a reviewer (killing it!). We met in your Renaultsport days and I'm pretty sure you drove my 265 808. I sold my Megane RS that I owned for a decade and replaced it with this. Couldn't agree more with your comments. Biggest compliment I can pay for the GR is that it matches the raw enthusiasm of the 265 with a level of compliance of suspension and convenience that the RS couldn't match. It's early days for our GR but as a 5 family it seems to be the perfect fit for a fun 2nd car that can do all the boring stuff too!
Hey mate! Thanks very much for the kind words. Was always a fan of your Liquid Yellow 808! And awesome to hear you're in a GR 'Rolla now. Such a brilliant car and perfect for family duties and early Sunday morning Reefton runs.
Really well done video. U deserve many many more followers. Keep it up and I imagine it will be so. Btw, That bit of additional usability over the yaris really makes this a great daily driver. I personally didn’t believe the hype w these cars until I drove one….hard. It’s truly a special thing.
I owned a GR Yaris and Morizo Corolla....at the same time. Loved the Morizo but for two things: Size and Weight. It just felt too big on the mountain roads and too heavy compared to the Yaris. However the gearbox was brilliant. Had a much better 2nd to third ratio than the cooking versions. I wish the Yaris had it. Both great cars though. Great review
Great review mate, I’ve owned my Elantra N for 1.5 years now but I drove the Corolla recently down my local twisties and it was lovely. I just couldn’t bring myself to an interior and gauges that were basic compared to the N cars, along with seemingly same cornering abilities in dry conditions (if not slightly more pointy in the EN).
Thanks very much, mate! Elantra N/i30 Sedan N is a fantastic performance car, and I totally agree that it'd be hard to go from that interior to the Corolla's. I'll have a review on the EN/i30 Sedan N coming out in November, but needless to say - it's one of the best FWD performance cars on sale today.
Great video, thank you! With the hatch convenience and rear seats, this looks like an excellent option for a keen-driving dad or mum with young kids. On that brief, how would you say it compares to the current Civic R?
Congrats! I’m in the states and I love mine! I have owned a V8 supercharger autobahn beast and a naturally aspirated Japanese performance V8. I would never have imagined a 3 banger would be so much more thrilling and enjoyable as this GR Corolla. This car is soooo good
Thanks very much! That's a great question, and I've got a review of the i30 Sedan N coming to the channel soon. I think, on a dry twisty road, it'd be really close between the two cars, but on anything even remotely damp or greasy, the GR's 4WD system would best the i30, which can be traction limited at times. Ride quality in the Corolla is better, in my opinion. However, the bandwidth offered by the i30's adjustable dampers is really compelling, and overall, the ride is pretty great. As for fun, the GR takes the cake every time. The i30 is more serious than fun - although the exhaust tries its hardest to be hilarious.
Would love to have a steer of the new S3 and review it - I hear good things about it. I have thought about slapping a GoPro on my head for some in-car POV driving footage. I'll try it out on the next shoot and see how I go 👍
I appreciate the review and your perspective and description of the car, However the cutscenes of the car accelerating are extremely loud and jolting. Just my two cents
Umm, decent boot space? In a Corolla? The interior finish is still too basic Corolla for me, and the styling just isn’t my thing. But it can’t be denied that it’s just a cracking drive by all accounts though, and one of the true remaining examples of mechanical, manual, sensory hot hatch joy.
Wish we got hte Yaris instead in the US (mexico got it somehow lol).. The Corolla isn't as good imo.. it's not a homologation special that was completely re-engineered, like the Yaris.. They couldn't even setup the diffs correctly to withstand 10 minutes of track work.. Car seems like an exercise in, 'what's in the pantry that we can give the americans?'.. And it might be why Toyota's two best sports cars (for the us market) over the last 20+ years have been cars that they collab'd on (the 86s and Supra).. they can't do it on their own completely anymore.. at least for hte US market, lol.. because the GR Yaris is far superior to this GR Corolla, imo..
Your opinion? Lol. A person that hasn’t driven either, that’s great. Did u even bother to watch the video? Bc anyone that has driven both will tell u that the GRC is not a “conciliation” prize for North America. It’s just as special, without being a true homologation car. And it’s more usable. In other words your opinion is trash. I’ll take motive videos take on the matter, …..ppl that are actually specialists w the gr Yaris. It’s just amazing to me how ppl like u have such strong opinions with ZERO experience. It’s laughable.
The frame has over 300 additional welds, as well as bespoke brakes, suspension, subframe and the GR drivetrain. The Yaris doesn't have many more changes than this. The advantage of the GRC is the practicality. It's a real usable vehicle.
@@cheeko_914 FYI - Storage size is relative to your needs - some need a huge Suburban others get by with a Fiat 500... So buy the size of vehicle that works for you. If a car to small get an FN bigger car & simply move on. I took an 'amazing" 2 week rip thru the Pacific Northwest in my GR Corolla. Of which I slept in the back no less than 8 nights - not because I had to - but because I wanted to be at the best part of a mountain road at 5 am so I could drive it 'with NO rubber neckers in sight' = BLISS👍 Other than the fact that the GR rips - the versatility of being able to do such a trip puts this car in my #1 slot. (& I've had plenty of faster & pricier cars)
@@wellsbengston4132 I don't live in the snow, my car handles rain well but AWD has an advantage there. How many people go 10/10ths in rain or snow on the road? I don't even in my AWD Tlx Type S. GRC is an awesome car just not best in segment.
@Jesse-x4o It's the best in this segment to me. I never drive 10/10s at all, especially in the rain, but one quickly runs into the limits of front wheel drive in the rain and it's no longer enjoyable. I want a vehicle that stays enjoyable no matter what the conditions are. I used to love driving my Focus RS in the rain. It was just as enjoyable as the dry. The GR Corolla is the closest thing to the RS available new.
I own a GR Yaris and all of your points are bang on. I shift with the same intent you mentioned and I'm astonished by the grip just as you are. Brilliant cars and mind bending.
Love the GR Yaris! Very special car.
Great to hear your perspective! Amazed to see you as a reviewer (killing it!). We met in your Renaultsport days and I'm pretty sure you drove my 265 808. I sold my Megane RS that I owned for a decade and replaced it with this. Couldn't agree more with your comments. Biggest compliment I can pay for the GR is that it matches the raw enthusiasm of the 265 with a level of compliance of suspension and convenience that the RS couldn't match. It's early days for our GR but as a 5 family it seems to be the perfect fit for a fun 2nd car that can do all the boring stuff too!
Hey mate! Thanks very much for the kind words. Was always a fan of your Liquid Yellow 808! And awesome to hear you're in a GR 'Rolla now. Such a brilliant car and perfect for family duties and early Sunday morning Reefton runs.
Really well done video. U deserve many many more followers. Keep it up and I imagine it will be so. Btw, That bit of additional usability over the yaris really makes this a great daily driver. I personally didn’t believe the hype w these cars until I drove one….hard. It’s truly a special thing.
Thanks very much for the kind words, mate! And yes, such a great car for daily duties and performance thrills 👍
Love this! Such a great car honestly!
I luv Toyota ❤......Cape Town South Africa 🎉
another great review. I like your perspective wit and attitude.
Thanks very much, mate!
Great review! I'm impatiently awaiting the 2025 i have a deposit on.
Fantastic!
Impressive review. Subbed.
The hot hatch GOAT? A damn good car, tested a circuit in white just like this one. But that title still belongs to the Focus RS.
I owned a GR Yaris and Morizo Corolla....at the same time. Loved the Morizo but for two things: Size and Weight. It just felt too big on the mountain roads and too heavy compared to the Yaris. However the gearbox was brilliant. Had a much better 2nd to third ratio than the cooking versions. I wish the Yaris had it. Both great cars though. Great review
Great review mate, I’ve owned my Elantra N for 1.5 years now but I drove the Corolla recently down my local twisties and it was lovely. I just couldn’t bring myself to an interior and gauges that were basic compared to the N cars, along with seemingly same cornering abilities in dry conditions (if not slightly more pointy in the EN).
Thanks very much, mate! Elantra N/i30 Sedan N is a fantastic performance car, and I totally agree that it'd be hard to go from that interior to the Corolla's. I'll have a review on the EN/i30 Sedan N coming out in November, but needless to say - it's one of the best FWD performance cars on sale today.
Great video, thank you! With the hatch convenience and rear seats, this looks like an excellent option for a keen-driving dad or mum with young kids. On that brief, how would you say it compares to the current Civic R?
I have a deposit on a 2025 here in the states. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas as it gets closer and closer to arriving at the dealership!
Congrats! I’m in the states and I love mine! I have owned a V8 supercharger autobahn beast and a naturally aspirated Japanese performance V8. I would never have imagined a 3 banger would be so much more thrilling and enjoyable as this GR Corolla. This car is soooo good
Agreed - I've had pricier fast cars - But my GR Corolla is such an 'all round" great fun car.
👍Be it in Safari/Rally/Spaghetti Road or in Daily mode👍
GR Corolla on 🔥 fire
How much per month do u pay on insurance? And when fueling?
Great review. Compared with I30N sedan, what would be quicker around tight wishes, more fun, and more comfortable ride ?
Thanks very much! That's a great question, and I've got a review of the i30 Sedan N coming to the channel soon. I think, on a dry twisty road, it'd be really close between the two cars, but on anything even remotely damp or greasy, the GR's 4WD system would best the i30, which can be traction limited at times. Ride quality in the Corolla is better, in my opinion. However, the bandwidth offered by the i30's adjustable dampers is really compelling, and overall, the ride is pretty great. As for fun, the GR takes the cake every time. The i30 is more serious than fun - although the exhaust tries its hardest to be hilarious.
4:13 that car must have a bit more aggressive alignment than stock, right?
I thought the same, but no, that's stock!
Yeah they come with very aggressive camber from the factory and it kinda eats the tires quickly.
The fact that it is so noticeable on the rear makes it even more extreme 😮
What road are you driving? I want to take mine there.
Mount Buffalo 🐃 👍
Audi S3 next?? And would you do POV or too risky lol
Would love to have a steer of the new S3 and review it - I hear good things about it. I have thought about slapping a GoPro on my head for some in-car POV driving footage. I'll try it out on the next shoot and see how I go 👍
I appreciate the review and your perspective and description of the car, However the cutscenes of the car accelerating are extremely loud and jolting.
Just my two cents
Thanks for the feedback! I'll be sure to tone it down a bit in future edits.
You should do a comparison to the FL5
I'd love to do this comparison test! Hopefully, sometime early next year 👍
You should say what model year this is in your title.
72k!?
where is the twisty road exactly (4 hrs north of Melbourne)?
Mount Buffalo 🐃 👍
I just wish that trunk was a bit longer
Fold backseats down. Done.
Umm, decent boot space? In a Corolla? The interior finish is still too basic Corolla for me, and the styling just isn’t my thing. But it can’t be denied that it’s just a cracking drive by all accounts though, and one of the true remaining examples of mechanical, manual, sensory hot hatch joy.
The Golf R dsg gaps this manual in 0-60 and track times
Very true! Golf R is an epic hatchback 🏁
It does. I test drove a mk7 R & a mk8 R, and bought the GR (for more $). Two very different cars…
U racing people at red lights?
Exactly, if “gapping” is your concern…..might as well get an electric car.
@@KN-jw7ts nope at the track derp
Wish we got hte Yaris instead in the US (mexico got it somehow lol).. The Corolla isn't as good imo.. it's not a homologation special that was completely re-engineered, like the Yaris.. They couldn't even setup the diffs correctly to withstand 10 minutes of track work.. Car seems like an exercise in, 'what's in the pantry that we can give the americans?'.. And it might be why Toyota's two best sports cars (for the us market) over the last 20+ years have been cars that they collab'd on (the 86s and Supra).. they can't do it on their own completely anymore.. at least for hte US market, lol.. because the GR Yaris is far superior to this GR Corolla, imo..
Your opinion? Lol. A person that hasn’t driven either, that’s great. Did u even bother to watch the video? Bc anyone that has driven both will tell u that the GRC is not a “conciliation” prize for North America. It’s just as special, without being a true homologation car. And it’s more usable. In other words your opinion is trash. I’ll take motive videos take on the matter, …..ppl that are actually specialists w the gr Yaris. It’s just amazing to me how ppl like u have such strong opinions with ZERO experience. It’s laughable.
The frame has over 300 additional welds, as well as bespoke brakes, suspension, subframe and the GR drivetrain. The Yaris doesn't have many more changes than this. The advantage of the GRC is the practicality. It's a real usable vehicle.
Sorry but as soon as you said “decent size boot” I knew this was a paid commercial
It is once you fold the seats down. You can literally sleep in the back if you're an average sized person
@@cheeko_914 FYI - Storage size is relative to your needs - some need a huge Suburban others get by with a Fiat 500... So buy the size of vehicle that works for you. If a car to small get an FN bigger car & simply move on.
I took an 'amazing" 2 week rip thru the Pacific Northwest in my GR Corolla. Of which I slept in the back no less than 8 nights - not because I had to - but because I wanted to be at the best part of a mountain road at 5 am so I could drive it 'with NO rubber neckers in sight' = BLISS👍
Other than the fact that the GR rips - the versatility of being able to do such a trip puts this car in my #1 slot. (& I've had plenty of faster & pricier cars)
Too many doors, too heavy.
Then get the yaris
I needed a 4 door (dogs not kids) this turned out to be the perfect choice. We are out there. And you have plenty of 2 door options.
@@uv77mc85 I did!
Not even best in segment, wow.
"Best" is relative.
@wellsbengston4132 Well if you don't plan on driving off road best would be the FL5. I don't think there's much argument there.
@@Jesse-x4o What about rain and snow?
@@wellsbengston4132 I don't live in the snow, my car handles rain well but AWD has an advantage there. How many people go 10/10ths in rain or snow on the road? I don't even in my AWD Tlx Type S. GRC is an awesome car just not best in segment.
@Jesse-x4o It's the best in this segment to me. I never drive 10/10s at all, especially in the rain, but one quickly runs into the limits of front wheel drive in the rain and it's no longer enjoyable. I want a vehicle that stays enjoyable no matter what the conditions are. I used to love driving my Focus RS in the rain. It was just as enjoyable as the dry. The GR Corolla is the closest thing to the RS available new.