Like an old tv or vtech kids tablet.. atrocious. At least Korean cars use crisp screens… Toyota, Honda , Mazda and Subaru all use Super nitendo graphics
@jonttran1092 Haven't Honda and Mazda been making improvements with their latest generation? Even the new Toyotas have good reviews. They're just holding back on refreshing the Corolla for some reason.
It’s dumb. And there’s one trim level of the 2025 corolla that has a big screen. Why they didn’t carry it over to the almost 50K GR Corolla? idk. but stupid tbh
I like the fact that they're offering an auto. Not because I'd buy one, but because it's way more accessible to regular folks who can't drive stick. Meaning more sales, and hopefully more cool cars like this in the future!
more spare parts for every other part of the car means i won't have to worry as much about future maintenance, so i welcome it even though i already have the '24 premium
The 6-speed manual would still be my go-to choice, however this automatic is a nice option. Personally, I think the GR Corolla is the best in the segment for an enthusiast option, It's that perfect balance between hardcore (like the Civic Type-R) and a useable daily driver (Golf R). Glad to see Toyota is not done with this platform yet!
@@the1reef.243 While I love the idea of the Celica and MR2 coming back, I don't see why and how those will replace the GR Corolla. The GR Corolla appeals to a much broader market than those two cars combined, it's the sensical option in Toyotas GR-lineup.
The paddles, when used in "D" drive mode, work just like they do in most other Lexus and Toyota products. They are more of a gear limiter than an actual manual shift action. So, if it says "D5" on the display, the highest gear it will chose is fifth gear. You have to go manual if you want responsive upshifts. Same deal in my IS 500, 'twas the same in my IS 350 before that, and even in other Toyota and Lexus models I've driven over time, that has been the case. The only time you have manual control in a Toyota or Lexus is when the gear selector is in "M" mode. If the car doesn't have an "M" mode - for example, a Lexus ES 350 - it does not have a true manual mode. I'm certainly glad to see the "M" in this car, but from the way this gearbox seems to perform, that should not be a concern at all. This looks great.
As an Elantra N DCT owner, I was genuinely shocked they didn’t go with a dual clutch, but it sounds like the conventional torque converter auto is pretty good. I never drove a Camry TRD when I was cross shopping it against the Elantra N, but all the reviewers said it was not a good transmission. Too bad the rear seat and hatch are so cramped. I’m a big fan of Toyotas, especially their AWD systems, so I’d consider the Corolla GR if it was large enough to fit me and my family of four, but there’s no way I’d make my kids suffer back there lol. One amazing thing about the EN is how much rear seat room it has. Great review as always!
In Canada you can get the MK8 GTI Autobahn with DCC for under $44,000 CAD OTD. The GR Corolla premium is $67,000 CAD without markups. The price difference is wild just for AWD. The GTI is just as fast outside of a launch, so much nicer inside, and very tuneable. If Toyota wants to sell these cars to enthusiasts, they really need to reconsider their pricing.
The GTI is very subdued, they really blend-in, hence why they sell so well, a lot of non-car enthusiast buy them aswell. This GR Corolla is a catered enthusiast option out of the box, and that costs money. Is it worth $67,000 CAD? No. Truly no new car is worth the price nowadays.
That car looks so dope! I have one on Gran Turismo 7 and I LOVE it. It’s a beast! Funny enough, driving cars on Gran Turismo gives me a higher appreciation for seeing these cars in real life!
Its good they moved the iMT button. I still hit the rear wiper button or whatever it is. I'm not mad at Toyota for offering the 8AT. If/when this knee gives out, I'll still have a fun option
Just depends on if you like it on or off most of the time. I’m glad I got my 2024 with the button in the old spot. I run a little jumper module connected behind the button to keep it on all the time. It took like 2 mins to install. Not sure if Id even be able to install it by the shifter.
Hey, you're driving on roads that I know this time! Thanks for taking us on a commute drive (although I felt my stress go up as soon as I saw the 485 signs.)
revs sits much lower compared to a manual 6th gear. Auto 8th gear definitely a good addition to long drives and less engine heat on faster speeds. At 65mph 6th vs 8th almost 1k rpm difference.
Why? How does that help you 99.9% of the time as you go to the mall, grocery store, work, the gym, your dads house? It's an irrelevant thing for most people most of the time. Because the one time you use it at the track and mess up and wreck it? Oh ok.
@@thatoneskyline Yes it looks better, handles better, and feels better, and spacious I agree. But the handbrake option is really something that makes the vehicle or breaks it.
@@goatsplitter "How does that help you 99.9% of the time as you go to the mall, grocery store, work, the gym, your dads house?" for real just buy a prius because 99.9% of the time you are just running errands, right? oh wait.. they bought an enthusiast car..
It’s not the dealers, Toyota demands $49,125 on their website for what Topher reviewed. After destination and dealer options (markups) it’s over $52K OTD. People cherry pick bad moments of reliability for the GR Corolla, same applies to Mustangs. Which brings up my next point, what irrational emotional person chooses this GR Corolla over a Mustang GT that’s better in every way. The Coyote V8 has been refined over and over and over just like Toyota does for their inline 4. Also another point, $52K OTD, when a Lexus V8 from IS500 is $60K ($62K OTD). GR Corolla is inexcusably overpriced and low quality, there is no inflation excuse, they’re trying to compete with VW with none of the effort which is sad. People obsessed with the idea of a “hot hatch” will buy this car regardless and will convince themselves they weren’t ripped off. It’s Honda all over again, banking on nostalgia while making no additional power or quality upgrades to justify the near $50K pricing OTD while K20 still overheats from the coolant system, not oil cooler.
@@Pharmakon_nokamrahP the GR Corolla is a hatchback, unlike the Mustang. The GR is awd, unlike the Mustang. "Better in every way" is a load of bs, considering how different these two cars are. Why would you even compare the two?
Seeing and hearing a GR Corolla driven as an auto feels so strange to me, maybe because I have 15k miles in my '24. Nice video though! I've been trying to find a video like this to see how it drives as an auto!
Man i was seriously considering a gr corolla for my next car but after seeing the interior it's astonishingly tiny and bare bones Really reminding you you're in a corolla
Pretty stiff compared to a camry or Chevy commuter, but the great handling makes up for it. Handling won't be as precise as a type r, but isn't as stiff from what it sounds like.
It kills me that manuals in America are nearly dead (and they have been dead in non-enthusiast cars for a while). I love my 2004 Honda Accord manual. It's a perfect daily driver, and is a lot more reliable than its auto counterpart because Honda had no idea how to make decent auto transmissions in the early 2000s. Too bad most Boomers decided that they were too lazy to keep driving manuals, and didn't teach their kids.
@@JDMSwervo2001 people drive manuals in city traffic all the time in many countries around the world. I do it here in Brooklyn and it’s not tiring once you know how to drive properly, it just makes traffic more fun
I agree but also if more people buy the auto that means more parts availability for everything but the transmission so as a manual owner I'm all for them making more
The carbon roof sounds like a pain in the neck. Watching Jason over at Engineering Explained (He bought a '24), and the care instructions for the carbon fiber are insane. He decided to have his "wrapped" with some kind of clear wrap. Otherwise, the manual warns against rain and other things. Hardly practical. Nice to see this in an auto. As much as I'm not an auto guy, if it helps keep sales volume high enough to justify continuing to make and sell cars like this, I'm all for it. Still seems a bit steep for a car with a Corolla interior, but there is a ton of tech here to justify. Just makes me wonder what small BMW I could get into for 47K while selecting all the go fast packages.
i ended up getting a premium trim for my '24 and while I would have loved the blue flame, I live in an apartment complex with a kind of crappy carport roof so I would not have been able to keep the carbon roof pristine I know it
i can't thank the japanese brands enough for keeping the ac control manual. Touch screen is just not it, makes you distracted and god knows how long till the touch screen fails
@@gavcom4060 He went over 85 and the car was in 5th at 37mph. I'm surprised we didn't see the obligatory LSPI and warranty voided comments actually haha. I'm a GRC owner, so much weird drama in this community haha.
Great video my man 👍🏽 Just be careful don’t go over 80mph otherwise the car will snitch on you and Toyota will make YOU pay for their poorly made car that’s growing a reputation for catching on fire.
A auto attracts even more people which places the model in production for more years. Honda should a drop auto CTR. It would be a game changer and competition to the other hatches with autos
Honda has never made an Auto Type R ever. I think it should stay that way. First the NA high rpm got taken from us. Then the 3 door hatch Type R got taken away. Now Automatic?
Is the audio system better? That’s one thing I feel like isn’t mentioned enough is that these corollas sound system does not even compare to the civics and golf’s.
The hatch area isn't high because of the differential. It's high because of the battery, and the foam tray that brings the floor up to level with the battery's top.
Awesome video as always! Not too far away from my area in the mtns! Typical Charlotte traffic 😂 all day everyday. Come this way again! Would love to meet up!
If this had been available one year ago, when I bought my Type R, would it have changed my decision? Mmm… probably not, but it sure is an attractive alternative. Choice is good!
Never thought I'd see a Topher video of driving from south Charlotte to Charlotte Motor Speedway during rush hour. It's kinda bizarre seeing you drive around where I live lol
The fact that they would add a digital cluster but couldn’t even be bothered to increase the size of the infotainment system is insane to me😂. Me personally IMO I would choose a bigger infotainment screen than a digital cluster.
No one gives a crap about the infotainment in a sports car. I would get rid of the infotainment screen completely it’s called driver focus. That’s why they focus more on the gauge cluster.
@@wellsbengston4132 eh not quite, i think these are being sold in greater quantities than the focus RSes were but i do think they'll still be upper 20s-lower 30s after 5 years
Question, The Circuit Edition used to come with the bigger spoiler, but I see that the Premium Plus does not have the big spoiler. Is that no longer available for 2025?
I wish this and the civic type R didn't have center exhausts. For being practical hatch sport cars, that center exhaust ruins potential for a hitch for bikes or a small carrier/basket.
Depends solely on what you need more, more fun, or more practicality.... thought the corolla can do a lot of what the 86 can do. Plus, four wheel drive in Canada.... here in the Netherlands we don't get the corolla so the choice would already be made.
@ what about the complaints and concerns over the small displacement size of this Corolla engine do you really think it’s gonna withstand pressure and be able to be reliable at the same time?
Damn for 50k brand new you’d expect a better interior……… and some more wow factor cause damn well you not paying for that 3 cylinder…. The oem exhaust is sad to be honest imo. This is such a niche car…. Happy that Toyota made a GR Corolla but I hope the next gen will be better.
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I know you don't buy this for the interior, but that 13 inch bezel on that infotainment is something else.
Like an old tv or vtech kids tablet.. atrocious. At least Korean cars use crisp screens… Toyota, Honda , Mazda and Subaru all use Super nitendo graphics
@jonttran1092 Haven't Honda and Mazda been making improvements with their latest generation? Even the new Toyotas have good reviews. They're just holding back on refreshing the Corolla for some reason.
It’s dumb. And there’s one trim level of the 2025 corolla that has a big screen. Why they didn’t carry it over to the almost 50K GR Corolla? idk. but stupid tbh
Absolutely wild given how easy it would be to update and keep the same interior layout
@cp___46 I'm guessing Toyota doesn't want to put any more effort into refreshing the cars since a new generation is coming soon.
It feels like the Corolla GR, Civic type-R and Golf R are the holy trinity of hot hatches now. I genuinely love all three.
forgot the fastest one of them all! The RS!
Too bad a fuckin "affordable" hot hatch here in croatia gr yaris is priced at 60k fuckin euros. Our average wage is 1200 per month.
@@Lukemarlowe the RS is definitely the daddy haha. RIP Focus RS.
@@Lukemarloweout of production. Doesn’t count
@@Lukemarlowe and Hyundai killing off the Veloster N. Still love mine but seems like Hyundai gave up too early.
I like the fact that they're offering an auto. Not because I'd buy one, but because it's way more accessible to regular folks who can't drive stick. Meaning more sales, and hopefully more cool cars like this in the future!
Why can’t people drive stick anymore?
@MrLazIness people with bad knees, people with literally one leg, etc
more spare parts for every other part of the car means i won't have to worry as much about future maintenance, so i welcome it even though i already have the '24 premium
@@MrLazlness. Nobody teaches them and nobody buys them.
@MrLazlness a lot of reasons, whether it's lifestyle/commute, health or disability related.
Heavy metal grey is such a good color and a good name for a color
Yeah it will be a good colour until it’s on fire 😢
@@BingBong-el5tz boring meme
The 6-speed manual would still be my go-to choice, however this automatic is a nice option. Personally, I think the GR Corolla is the best in the segment for an enthusiast option, It's that perfect balance between hardcore (like the Civic Type-R) and a useable daily driver (Golf R). Glad to see Toyota is not done with this platform yet!
Unfortunately though its all but confirmed that the GR Corolla won't be renewed for the next gen Corolla to make room for the Celica and MR2.
@@the1reef.243 I'll take that trade tbqh, bringing back the Celica or MR2 would be aces
@@the1reef.243 While I love the idea of the Celica and MR2 coming back, I don't see why and how those will replace the GR Corolla. The GR Corolla appeals to a much broader market than those two cars combined, it's the sensical option in Toyotas GR-lineup.
This should increase sales of this car vs being manual only
Not a CVT!! 😮
Toyota, thank you for actually using a really automatic.
You do know that toyotas cvts have a physical launch gear which takes most of the stress of the transmission.
@@1976axerhandyou do know not everyone wants to drive a 🏳️🌈 car right?
Don't you have a cel to get fixed.@@F80mthree
@@1976axerhand still a CVT. doesent mattar if it has a physical launch gear when its still a rubber band trans.
@@F80mthree ...yet millions of regular people drive cars with CVTs everyday and arent calling it gay? whats ur point😭
The paddles, when used in "D" drive mode, work just like they do in most other Lexus and Toyota products. They are more of a gear limiter than an actual manual shift action. So, if it says "D5" on the display, the highest gear it will chose is fifth gear. You have to go manual if you want responsive upshifts. Same deal in my IS 500, 'twas the same in my IS 350 before that, and even in other Toyota and Lexus models I've driven over time, that has been the case. The only time you have manual control in a Toyota or Lexus is when the gear selector is in "M" mode. If the car doesn't have an "M" mode - for example, a Lexus ES 350 - it does not have a true manual mode.
I'm certainly glad to see the "M" in this car, but from the way this gearbox seems to perform, that should not be a concern at all. This looks great.
This is true. Most do not understand this and assume the S means manual.
@aidan1585 it's unfortunate that some of those cars have no M mode, it must be said 🫠
As an Elantra N DCT owner, I was genuinely shocked they didn’t go with a dual clutch, but it sounds like the conventional torque converter auto is pretty good. I never drove a Camry TRD when I was cross shopping it against the Elantra N, but all the reviewers said it was not a good transmission. Too bad the rear seat and hatch are so cramped. I’m a big fan of Toyotas, especially their AWD systems, so I’d consider the Corolla GR if it was large enough to fit me and my family of four, but there’s no way I’d make my kids suffer back there lol. One amazing thing about the EN is how much rear seat room it has. Great review as always!
they need to put this trans on the is500.. cuz the trans on the 500 is archaic beyond reasoning
Never thought Toyota would offer an automatic in this, but I'm glad they now do. It most likely will sell more with it.
thats their focus on making sales to everyone not just limited to manual drivers. its all about business man , making money
@ um, that’s exactly what I meant lol
Up shift is great, but down shift, shifting speed is ok but rev-matching, it should have bit more aggressive blipping, at least IS500 level......
Manual mode + sport mode looks like a lot of fun!!
In Canada you can get the MK8 GTI Autobahn with DCC for under $44,000 CAD OTD.
The GR Corolla premium is $67,000 CAD without markups.
The price difference is wild just for AWD.
The GTI is just as fast outside of a launch, so much nicer inside, and very tuneable.
If Toyota wants to sell these cars to enthusiasts, they really need to reconsider their pricing.
The GTI is very subdued, they really blend-in, hence why they sell so well, a lot of non-car enthusiast buy them aswell. This GR Corolla is a catered enthusiast option out of the box, and that costs money. Is it worth $67,000 CAD? No. Truly no new car is worth the price nowadays.
yea i30n better
Wow, I live 15 minutes away from the Speedway, welcome! Hope the crazy traffic here is serving you well
flipping the rear view is so real. even during the day those led headlights burn through your skull - even with tint
That car looks so dope! I have one on Gran Turismo 7 and I LOVE it. It’s a beast! Funny enough, driving cars on Gran Turismo gives me a higher appreciation for seeing these cars in real life!
Its good they moved the iMT button. I still hit the rear wiper button or whatever it is.
I'm not mad at Toyota for offering the 8AT. If/when this knee gives out, I'll still have a fun option
Just depends on if you like it on or off most of the time. I’m glad I got my 2024 with the button in the old spot. I run a little jumper module connected behind the button to keep it on all the time. It took like 2 mins to install. Not sure if Id even be able to install it by the shifter.
Insert obligatory "engine setting on fire" joke
Only if he goes over 85 mph with the wrong tires on 😂
You mean the joke that isn't funny?
@@stealth.gr4 you're right. It's the sad truth
@@That0neSRTonly two cars have ever caught on fire I thought?
@@highslump still shouldn't void warranty 🗿
Hey, you're driving on roads that I know this time! Thanks for taking us on a commute drive (although I felt my stress go up as soon as I saw the 485 signs.)
revs sits much lower compared to a manual 6th gear. Auto 8th gear definitely a good addition to long drives and less engine heat on faster speeds. At 65mph 6th vs 8th almost 1k rpm difference.
the manual handbrake makes it better than type r.
Why? How does that help you 99.9% of the time as you go to the mall, grocery store, work, the gym, your dads house? It's an irrelevant thing for most people most of the time. Because the one time you use it at the track and mess up and wreck it? Oh ok.
Nah, I still think the Type R is better in terms of fun or track
@@thatoneskyline Yes it looks better, handles better, and feels better, and spacious I agree. But the handbrake option is really something that makes the vehicle or breaks it.
@@goatsplitter "How does that help you 99.9% of the time as you go to the mall, grocery store, work, the gym, your dads house?" for real just buy a prius because 99.9% of the time you are just running errands, right? oh wait.. they bought an enthusiast car..
Really nice car not worth that $50k price dealers are selling it at
It’s not the dealers, Toyota demands $49,125 on their website for what Topher reviewed. After destination and dealer options (markups) it’s over $52K OTD. People cherry pick bad moments of reliability for the GR Corolla, same applies to Mustangs. Which brings up my next point, what irrational emotional person chooses this GR Corolla over a Mustang GT that’s better in every way. The Coyote V8 has been refined over and over and over just like Toyota does for their inline 4. Also another point, $52K OTD, when a Lexus V8 from IS500 is $60K ($62K OTD). GR Corolla is inexcusably overpriced and low quality, there is no inflation excuse, they’re trying to compete with VW with none of the effort which is sad. People obsessed with the idea of a “hot hatch” will buy this car regardless and will convince themselves they weren’t ripped off. It’s Honda all over again, banking on nostalgia while making no additional power or quality upgrades to justify the near $50K pricing OTD while K20 still overheats from the coolant system, not oil cooler.
Anything Toyota is worth it
50 grand for a Corolla. No way in hell. I paid 55 out the door for my 2020 Supra. Which is ten times the car this could ever be.
@@Pharmakon_nokamrahP the GR Corolla is a hatchback, unlike the Mustang. The GR is awd, unlike the Mustang. "Better in every way" is a load of bs, considering how different these two cars are.
Why would you even compare the two?
Not a single car mentioned here is worth owning. We should all just drive 911 gt3rses
Seeing and hearing a GR Corolla driven as an auto feels so strange to me, maybe because I have 15k miles in my '24. Nice video though! I've been trying to find a video like this to see how it drives as an auto!
Man i was seriously considering a gr corolla for my next car but after seeing the interior it's astonishingly tiny and bare bones
Really reminding you you're in a corolla
Was literally just watching the track test video lol. The old front end looked better, but the new one is growing on me.
I agree, this new front end look like the xse hatch
Glad Toyota offers an automatic now for those that don’t want the manual
Thanks for letting us know, that’s really helpful
@@19hundoc47 🤣
For some reason this GR is really tugging at my heartstrings.
Until you drive one. Suspension is not ideal for a DD
Pretty stiff compared to a camry or Chevy commuter, but the great handling makes up for it. Handling won't be as precise as a type r, but isn't as stiff from what it sounds like.
The manual is the way to go with this one, this is the last call for people to try a manual while you still can. You won’t regret it
It kills me that manuals in America are nearly dead (and they have been dead in non-enthusiast cars for a while). I love my 2004 Honda Accord manual. It's a perfect daily driver, and is a lot more reliable than its auto counterpart because Honda had no idea how to make decent auto transmissions in the early 2000s. Too bad most Boomers decided that they were too lazy to keep driving manuals, and didn't teach their kids.
Man let people drive the automatic if they want. Some of us live in big cities and driving a manual is tiring in traffic
@@JDMSwervo2001 people drive manuals in city traffic all the time in many countries around the world. I do it here in Brooklyn and it’s not tiring once you know how to drive properly, it just makes traffic more fun
@@Ok_Mountain_8698 That's a little overly optimistic. It's more work driving stick in traffic and often quite unenjoyable.
I agree but also if more people buy the auto that means more parts availability for everything but the transmission so as a manual owner I'm all for them making more
Love that Toyota offers an automatic version. But the price? My gosh!!😂😂😂
tbh I love that inline 3s sound like baby v6s
The carbon roof sounds like a pain in the neck. Watching Jason over at Engineering Explained (He bought a '24), and the care instructions for the carbon fiber are insane. He decided to have his "wrapped" with some kind of clear wrap. Otherwise, the manual warns against rain and other things. Hardly practical. Nice to see this in an auto. As much as I'm not an auto guy, if it helps keep sales volume high enough to justify continuing to make and sell cars like this, I'm all for it. Still seems a bit steep for a car with a Corolla interior, but there is a ton of tech here to justify. Just makes me wonder what small BMW I could get into for 47K while selecting all the go fast packages.
i ended up getting a premium trim for my '24 and while I would have loved the blue flame, I live in an apartment complex with a kind of crappy carport roof so I would not have been able to keep the carbon roof pristine I know it
Wish the screen was bigger. The bezels around it are massive
i can't thank the japanese brands enough for keeping the ac control manual. Touch screen is just not it, makes you distracted and god knows how long till the touch screen fails
This automatic seems to be extremely good. Just short of dual-clutch but definitely on par or better than the ZF.
It will be extremely good until it’s on fire 😂
I doubt it’s better than a bmw tuned zf
Too new to tell how reliable it will be. As you can't compare it to the ZF8, just yet as I've had it for a while on a couple of my vehicles.
@@BingBong-el5tzdude like two of them have caught on fire. Relax
@@gavcom4060 He went over 85 and the car was in 5th at 37mph. I'm surprised we didn't see the obligatory LSPI and warranty voided comments actually haha. I'm a GRC owner, so much weird drama in this community haha.
Really nice to see you in my hometown. Hope that you enjoyed our uptown area. 485 is the best place to stretch out your vehicle’s legs so to speak..
The HUD looks a lot better than I thought it would.
I’d totally buy this
Great video my man 👍🏽
Just be careful don’t go over 80mph otherwise the car will snitch on you and Toyota will make YOU pay for their poorly made car that’s growing a reputation for catching on fire.
I parked next to one of these in my Integra Type S. I'm very happy I got the DE5 lol Corolla looks like a toy inside and out
A auto attracts even more people which places the model in production for more years.
Honda should a drop auto CTR. It would be a game changer and competition to the other hatches with autos
Honda has never made an Auto Type R ever. I think it should stay that way. First the NA high rpm got taken from us. Then the 3 door hatch Type R got taken away. Now Automatic?
Is the audio system better? That’s one thing I feel like isn’t mentioned enough is that these corollas sound system does not even compare to the civics and golf’s.
5:52 stanced CRV! i was like "go chase it!"
3:00 , he really knows where that warranty ends.
The hatch area isn't high because of the differential. It's high because of the battery, and the foam tray that brings the floor up to level with the battery's top.
So glad this got the 8 speed auto.
A torque converted automatic in a Japanese compact. I never thought that would be a rarity so soon yet here we are lol
The interior looks so good and comfy
🤡
Considering how much this car costs, no it doesn't. Looks like any other econobox.
@RicHSAD2 its crap
It’s bare
it's a corolla interior dawg
Awesome video as always! Not too far away from my area in the mtns! Typical Charlotte traffic 😂 all day everyday. Come this way again! Would love to meet up!
I recognize those roads! Nice to see you driving near me for a video!
I have a deposit down on a Premium with the DAT, and this video has me 10x more excited about it! December cannot come soon enough!
They still put this little display with the thick bezel into the interior even though there is an updated interior since end of 2022 in Europe.
If this had been available one year ago, when I bought my Type R, would it have changed my decision? Mmm… probably not, but it sure is an attractive alternative. Choice is good!
It amazes me how close behind each other people drive in the US at 70 or 80 mph... seems extremely dangerous.
The new steering wheel looks nice
I'm getting older and manual driving daily is starting to become tedious for me. I may swap out my FK8 for this, looks like a lot of fun.
I love the design of gauge cluster. It looks so retro. Like from the 80s
For a 3 banger it sounds really good.
This car is dope I sat in one to at the dealership
So you like cheap interiors. Got it
Cheap interiors can be good@@porfiriato84
@porfiriato84 what's wrong with cheap interiors? Bro acting like Rolls Royce interiors are thr only acceptable standard lmao
@@porfiriato84lmao
it really is the more realiable* successor to the STI. Hopefully toyota massages out a lot of the issues it has
Never thought I'd see a Topher video of driving from south Charlotte to Charlotte Motor Speedway during rush hour. It's kinda bizarre seeing you drive around where I live lol
I watched til the end 🤩
dont let it catch fire
Wow looks like an excellent option
I wish my Focus ST could last indefinitely because prices for vehicles with similar performance are absolutely unreal these days.
Nice video but it's uptown charlotte. Fun fact uptown is the highest point in Mecklenburg County, uptown is uphill in all directions.
I need this in my life but don’t want to trade in my 3rd gen taco
Keep both
same. need a garage/more space
Hope they put this transmission in sporty Lexus too.
The fact that they would add a digital cluster but couldn’t even be bothered to increase the size of the infotainment system is insane to me😂. Me personally IMO I would choose a bigger infotainment screen than a digital cluster.
No one gives a crap about the infotainment in a sports car. I would get rid of the infotainment screen completely it’s called driver focus. That’s why they focus more on the gauge cluster.
Damn, when did you film this? I'm 5 minutes down the road from CMS!
Most powerful hot hatchback!
golf r>>>>[
I hate to be this guy but where is the spoiler? Really feel like the car needs it.
None of the 2025s get the sport wing iirc
25's are Sleeper status. Thank god.
Are there 2 different Grey paint options now or just 1?
finally automatic gr corrolla
I really like this car but that interior is brutal at this price point. I would rather a newsd Lexus is500 or a new is350 awd
C43 amg is a way better bang for buck with more space and around 400 to the wheel stock
this will be an incredible option in 5+ years when you can pick these up used in the mid 20k range.
Do you think they will depreciate that much?
No way they depreciate that much lol
Check out Focus RS prices. I think these will be similar.
@@wellsbengston4132 eh not quite, i think these are being sold in greater quantities than the focus RSes were
but i do think they'll still be upper 20s-lower 30s after 5 years
@mikeydude750 Focus RS US sales were around 9,000. GRC sales won't exceed that number by much. Production is limited, by design.
I feel like the gear ratios are the identical to that of the IS F’s 8 speed, that 4-5 change is the main reason I say that lol
my favourite dad car
Sounds like a lot of piped in engine noise. Hopefully something that can be turned off like in the Golf R.
I wonder what MPG the 8 speed gets on the highway.
Question, The Circuit Edition used to come with the bigger spoiler, but I see that the Premium Plus does not have the big spoiler. Is that no longer available for 2025?
No sport wings by default on GRCs 2025 and on
Hell yeah
I'd be willing to bet they learned how to better tune the transmissions from BMW during the Supra partnership
I wish acura gave this much manual control in the TLX Type s with their 10 speed.
I wish this and the civic type R didn't have center exhausts. For being practical hatch sport cars, that center exhaust ruins potential for a hitch for bikes or a small carrier/basket.
Was hoping for the eco mode , never happen. Notice that the normal mode upshift is a little later. that's not what you want for a daily drive.
Why are you buying a hot hatch like this and trying to drive it economically?
@sharkeatinpizza
Fuel savings at this time are important. No one would buy this car if it gets 15 city 17 combine, 20 highway.
Id get a prius in the future for fuel efficiency
There is an IMT button in the auto??
The bezels on that screen are YUGE. Terrible interior for a 50k car
Charlotte!! my city!
The GR Corolla will shine on a small and windy track or the Nordschleife - not on a large Oval
What do you mean by "automatic transmission gr corolla"?
This or the 86 platform?
Depends solely on what you need more, more fun, or more practicality.... thought the corolla can do a lot of what the 86 can do. Plus, four wheel drive in Canada.... here in the Netherlands we don't get the corolla so the choice would already be made.
What we really need is the 86 with the GRC engine. The FA24, while a big improvement over the previous gen, just doesn't have the fizz in my eyes.
@ what about the complaints and concerns over the small displacement size of this Corolla engine do you really think it’s gonna withstand pressure and be able to be reliable at the same time?
@ yeah it’s about 400 pounds heavier but it’s really a tossup
Yea 400 lb
will this model catch on fire?😆
They auto is for me😂
That engine is very much suitable for a small car like gr yaris but putting it in a larger car where majority are using 4 cylinder is kinda meeh.
I thought GR models were manual only? I've been under a rock clearly
New for 2025 and announced fairly recently so not a big rock.
GR86 comes in auto too
GR86 and GR Supra also comes automatic
@thetopher lol I am sad at how the Elantra N always seems forgotten in these comparisons. But great video.
Damn for 50k brand new you’d expect a better interior……… and some more wow factor cause damn well you not paying for that 3 cylinder…. The oem exhaust is sad to be honest imo. This is such a niche car…. Happy that Toyota made a GR Corolla but I hope the next gen will be better.
0:02 well no bling, bling sound for this one.
Is it true it catches fire when you go above 85mph 🤔
Is it true Subaru's just blow a headgasket hurr durr?