2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review // DRAG RACE + LAP TIMES

[@scottyd0530]

That "Welcome to the few" line from Thomas as he slides in with the Golf R was damn brilliant. As was Karston pulling up to the line in an STi. Fantastic video, gentlemen.

[@tomfrance69]

Yes! Thomas nailed it with that line, and Karston is always so fierce!

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@tomfrance69 Corolla GR is superior compared to Golf R.

[@TheCrazySweed]

Give off some ol' Top Gear UK vibes

[@tellyawhatmate]

Just shows how good the DSG is in the new cars. There would easy be 1 second difference in 1/4mile time

[@robb5828]

@@purwantiallan5089 Overalll?I don't think so,without even considering the DSG option

[@a1pha270]

The introduction of the Golf R was absolutely perfect. 10/10 video love the new Corolla

[@sharkrichard3151]

Best scene I've seen on KZbin thus far, Unexpected and EPIC

[@Cal3banator]

Welcome to the few

[@huynhdanny4623]

Remind me of that "R8 vs 911" from TopGear

[@keeperofeurobeat8421]

​@@huynhdanny4623 "Rubbish. I'll show you stunning..."

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@sharkrichard3151 yep. I rate this 10.7/10.

[@thabitpulak]

You guys are basically the classic BBC top gear of our modern era. I’m living through it and I’m here for it! Keep up the great work guys 🎉

[@tafabeatz]

Wtf bruh he said the golf r looks nicer 😂

[@DG-gx8pn]

@@tafabeatz because it does

[@anttiruotsalainen9661]

Exactly! I miss Tiff Needell’s top gear as well

[@chazu-land]

@@anttiruotsalainen9661 I liked 5th Gear more than his Top gear content. But that may just be because I got to watch Clarkson Top Gear at the same time, so I was always happy.

[@KLiNoTweet]

I especially enjoy the sound and the music. Well done!!

[@IAKEEL]

When you think their quality can’t get better they just crush it 10/10 guys

[@ZLone93256]

Damn 💯💯

[@determinedskeptic]

I think they took it to 11 👍🏻

[@MatrixDiscovery]

VW lack of quality is a joke.

[@AntFragale]

@@MatrixDiscovery …? What exactly doesn’t show quality?

[@sirskorge]

The only channel I actually watch the intro's. 10/10

[@_michael_q]

The drag races are 1000x better when everyone’s banging gears I love it

[@karlfernandez9810]

Because you're in control that's why it's more fun.

[@GTS300Coupe]

2 Fast 2 Furious vibes

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@GTS300Coupe GTS300, for me Corolla GR is a class above Scirocco R.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@karlfernandez9810 yep. Fun when you actually drove this at 100kph.

[@waltciii3]

Unless the goal is speed...

[@zatchidz]

You're taking car reviews to a whole new level, 10/10 for both of you.

[@zayedhossain5497]

Not really, haven’t you watched top gear?

[@forsakenturin]

@@zayedhossain5497 after top gear , these guys are like the spiritual suuccesors to them

[@bartandaelus359]

"Welcome to the few." Genuinely, a really, really cool moment. Everything you guys are doing lately is excellent, please keep it up. I'm happy to take longer between videos for your health if it means this quality keeps up. Genuinely incredible how much the channel has grown.

[@daledolan-zalaznick844]

I just came down here to comment that!!

[@verysadplayboy]

the delivery of that line was pretty sweet

[@mikehawk.]

Time stamp?

[@wafelkai3154]

Bro the delivery of that line was epic

[@vubevube]

Watch Top Gear Audi R8 vs Porsche 991 Carrera, minute 4:10. Exactly the same energy

[@TheRealPurpleHand]

That "welcome to the few" line,, delivered on the track as he sharks the Corolla, was GREAT!!!

[@AHG8R]

Definitely my favorite part, so much so, that I showed it to my spouse (who’s not into cars).

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@AHG8R me too love this car, Amichay.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

9:56 Karston looked straight up sinister in the stealth all black Subaru WRX STi. Such a cool car and driver

[@hannthenan]

One of the GR Corolla's engineers mentioned that on dry grippy surfaces it'd be better to leave it in 50/50 or 60/40, if you want to drift. Source: Engineering Explained

[@papa_pt]

Why would 60/40 be better for drifting if the rear wheels is generally more important than loss of front grip for drifting? 🤔

[@claudedottin1312]

@@papa_pt awd drifting is just a bit different than the FR drifting

[@StevoHDA]

@@papa_pt then check out engineering explained, obviously an explanation that required more than a yt description

[@allanb3222]

@@papa_pt Watch the video he stated above, he explains it very well why.

[@charliefrharper]

Engineering Explained isn't accurate about a lot of topics. If you have engineering in your channel name you better get it right... Hence I unsubscribed...

[@oppos727]

This was the most Top Gear-ey episode yet. Between overall cadence and subtle directing, it felt like watching a classic TG comparison.

[@rickymacqueen6690]

Without all the, " And now we're going drive them through the Amazon jungle BS" Great episode

[@solocamo3654]

Glad I wasn't the only one that got those vibes. Especially the first half of the video. Clearly taking lessons from what is successful.

[@makattak88]

Exactly what I was feeling! The when Karston showed up it straight reminded me of a classic Top Gear where let’s say, Hammond does a test and the boys show up to “ruin” his film. Brilliant. Absolutely loved this Episode!

[@makattak88]

@@rickymacqueen6690 one can only hope they get big enough to have the ability to do that kind of BS.

[@rickymacqueen6690]

@@makattak88 I really don't lol. success?.... sure. Buy once they start shooting vans out of a cannon it's a little much.

[@humoroustumor]

Can’t believe how far the Corolla has come. I own a 2005 daily driver Corolla and baby it for maximum fuel mileage and reliability but would love to park the GR next to it as a fun little canyon car. Great review!

[@tommarino69]

This channel was already super impressive and now it just got better, Thomas & James make it so fun & enjoyable and everyone working behind the cameras make it a top quality show. Thank you everyone at TH!

[@tomgjeka7028]

Do not forget Carston. I repeat, do not forget Carston!

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@tomgjeka7028 TH for me is miles above Donut Media and Carwow.

[@PakoMemoRamirezDr]

Dude the Golf presentation was just phenomenal, just so badass like a movie presenting the villain of the story

[@otavioxavier8592]

Frrr

[@MaxiimTribe]

@Toni Dinh 🤣🤣

[@ImmovableObject]

@Toni Dinh not down the strip

[@lovemademan]

Fof with that pile of junk or Golf... Rating and crap for ppl... Shame for this BS review!

[@KimoKimochii]

wouldn’t last 5 years 😂

[@NSUScooter]

This is the most cinematic car review I’ve EVER seen outside of the Penzoil Dodge Viper short film!!! I don’t know what’s happening but I love it!!! Who ever motivated you guys to start doing this, or whoever made it possible for you to do this if you were thinking of it all along, give them a raise!!!!

[@elormcoffie1]

These bots and their ass kissing comments..🙄🙄

[@u_s_e_rname]

@@elormcoffie1isn't a bot?

[@adamnixon7232]

I giggled so much when the STI rolled up to the drag race. You gotta admit for a 20+ year old drivetrain the STI still does really well! Awesome work guys!

[@VcottntailW]

20+ year drivetrain in a what year car?

[@321oneandonly]

@@VcottntailW i

[@321oneandonly]

@@VcottntailW cdxhff

[@321oneandonly]

Tbg f go 4ggxc

[@zhila5958]

the problem isn’t the old drivetrain for me. my problem is that it doesn’t rock the EJ207 which is a way more durable motor than the EJ257

[@MatthewGaither]

I am seriously surprised Toyota let you guys take a prototype around your track and benchmark it against the Golf R. Mad props to Toyota for doing that and great job on the video again, guys!

[@densepada2848]

Toyota knows their customers very well

[@benchang3809]

Just started watching reviews. Your sense of humor and personality is like a kickback to the old Top Gear. Love it

[@joshuamoore3846]

That had to be the closest drag race I've ever witnessed on this channel. That was so exciting

[@Playdory]

Closest between two cars. The other cleared out.

[@ProvacativeAcorn]

I agree

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Playdory RUF BTR2: AM I A JOKE FOR YOU?

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@ProvacativeAcorn RUF TURBO R: Am i a joke for you, Corolla GR?

[@JX3200]

That was probably the best drag race i’ve seen for a long time, perfect HARD launches as it should be on these cars and great shifts by everyone!

[@ChristianRunsNY]

100%

[@kc510]

Yeah, it looks like they all nailed that launch. Very fun for medium fast cars.

[@AutomotiveWoman]

Wow, I could totally feel Thomas's excitement after that drag race! You guys are like the modern-day BBC Top Gear, and I'm loving every bit of it! Toyota letting you test the prototype against the Golf R is impressive, and the video was great. Can't believe how far the Corolla has come, and the production quality is just insane. Keep up the fantastic work, guys!

[@Fifthcell]

The fact that a turbo 3 can keep up with a Golf R is truly fantastic

[@WhiteWolfos]

It's more drastic with a dsg trans would have gapped the Corolla even more

[@funghung6918]

dsg is faster but it is boring… is like playing video games. A stick will give you better driving experience and skills requirement if you are a real enthusiast. We’ve come to an electric car era, anyone who can pedal to the floor driving a Tesla will smoke any of these all day but no fun at all.. super fast on straight yet quiet and boring ride. Ever wonder why they’ve input so many driver assistant for the vehicle? Best guess is people who drive it will fall asleep easily😂

[@rockfan3299]

@@WhiteWolfos if the Corolla had another 400cc then that wouldn't have made a difference!

[@hueyh5637]

Crazy that the Corolla moves that fast with 3 cylinders. Motorcycles have more than 3 cylinders

[@jaxxone4907]

supped up corolla ? i bet there is no more power increase in that engine, that golf r can o over 450hp on stop engine

[@TheSmokingTire]

I could feel Thomas’s adrenaline after that drag race!

[@CanadianMax]

You know a review is good if Smoking Tire drops a positive comment

[@Thawhid]

Mighty car

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Thawhid COROLLA ALMIGHTY.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@CanadianMax Corolla Almighty man

[@OneKyngTV]

Can’t wait for you to take one thru the canyons

[@paulgrabowski]

Wow! The production of this video is insane! I feel like I watched an action movie in 30min and never once did I think about turning it off. Great job on this video guys! Great commentary, great comparison, keeps you wanting more and great production!! Keep them coming!

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

This was such a well produced video from start to finish. Absolutely incredible! Big props to the entire TH team!

[@MSHARK7-z2b]

I don’t know if anyone feels like me but watching these 2 brilliant guys feels like i am watching a sort of (old) top gear or grand tour. Love it please NEVER stop💯

[@cam7076]

These guys have a great energy and bounce of each other really well!

[@lcguy6676]

Same thought... They just miss Captain Slow..

[@amazingvacation2665]

I love manual transmission, even if its "slower" its the whole experience, which is why I drive! GR looks fun. Great video! really evenly matched cars.

[@dknight25]

This makes you realize what Honda did in the hatchback segment with the Type R is very impressive. We can only assume the FL5 will inherit the track crown from its predecessor. Can't wait for their review.

[@nickn3684]

Agreed, they could sell the FK8 as new again and it would still be competitive with these new hot hatches. Clearly the FL5 is going to walk away from both on the track and usability. Honda and it’s Type-R heritage are on another level.

[@jdavidblais]

Type R is not impressive…she is the slowest hatch out there and the ugliest!!!

[@TermlessHGW]

@@jdavidblais what? What rock did you crawl out of...previous gen styling was challenging, yes. But the new got rid of that.

[@groggysword33]

@@jdavidblais Did you see the lap times?

[@brendangiger]

@@jdavidblais it holds the record for hothatch lap times on the nurburgring, wtf u on about? 😂

[@Bik_01]

This episode alone had filled the gap that original Top Gear left, such a great film all round

[@rey_de_marte]

If they did a tv series I would definitely watch

[@mdewey1983]

As an American I can’t say it enough; give Canada a crack at Top Gear. These two plus Fortnine is the new trio we need.

[@discorddiscord2647]

Throttle house should be hired by every single car company to create ads, they made an intro about a Corolla feel as EPIC as a Lamborghini SVJ.

[@shakethedrummer2351]

Agreed i said the same a few weeks ago They should do every cars release advertisement

[@pAirA_]

That entrance at 6:23 is absolutely badass

[@minhkliper2050]

not gonna lie lol

[@benlecluyse]

Like in a movie 🤣

[@rabbitenjoyer6320]

That so frickin cool

[@thecompanioncube4211]

Literal goosebumps when the Golf R is introduced sideways. Amazing job guys. This video rocks

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

The Golf has a shitty chassis saw tons of them going straight into corner on the Nurb, even my 3rd Renault Megane RS is faster than this shitbox.

[@nothere572]

@@skippylegrandgourou2069 Source: Trust me bro

[@ChandlerBecker]

​@@skippylegrandgourou2069 You just wish you had one 😂

[@HandsomeAlex25]

I'm so glad you put the uncut shots of changing the settings on the Golf R. Tap, swipe - STEER - tap another menu - STEER AGAIN - confirm.

[@bradypease6394]

Am I the only one who enjoyed the edits of them shifting there cars each time between the VDub and Corolla the little “linkage/pedal noises” LOVE IT

[@jepprey4953]

The race from stop was so close and fun that Carston broke character at 11:28 😃

[@maxsigerman1714]

Ah man these videos are just too much fun, even had some of the best taglines so far “Juvenile! No… RALLY CAR” and “Welcome to the few” Keep killing it :)

[@truckingbachelor2277]

Lol, love Carston and his hyper focused demeanor. Keep him on the show

[@lukewaldo2617]

Basically the Throttle House Stig

[@truckingbachelor2277]

@@lukewaldo2617 exactly 💯

[@chrisholmes2054]

@@lukewaldo2617 lol, I was thinking the same thing. When they introduce Carston from now on it should be "The Carston".....

[@franciscoandresmontestorre1895]

*Karston.

[@truckingbachelor2277]

@@franciscoandresmontestorre1895 sorry my fault on spelling

[@CanadianMax]

Whilst the rest of the review crowd are walking around Corolla's, you guys already have it racing a Golf R. Absolutely nailed it boys!

[@edmi4816]

This is such a great review....it has really EVOLVED!!! I love the combination of track test and drag race, well done guys!!!

[@oliverroo59]

This video is just next level production, fellas. The intro in particular is spectacularly well done. It actually gave me goosebumps. You guys are knocking it out of the park ⚾

[@ShadLife]

300 HP from a 3 cylinder! Times have definitely changed! Good stuff all the way around. Kind of like the last big efforts put into internal combustion engines before the electric age takes over.

[@robhargis6980]

Before the Socialists/Communists take over.

[@ShadLife]

@@robhargis6980 There is always someone like you out there. Completely misinformed on why and how things come to be. Oh well...🤷‍♂️

[@JayFade]

Koenigsegg’s 3 cylinder makes 600 hp, so it’s been done before. However, 300 is still impressive!

[@ryujin1846]

@@JayFade But koenigsegg is koenigsegg, they're honestly competing with themselves at this point.

[@JayFade]

@@ryujin1846 for real though, & that’s gonna be in their “affordable” car lol

[@AdnanAwes]

The production quality is getting insane! Great job everyone!

[@aroundomaha]

James has been working on his driving, that seems pretty clear. Epic review! Love the track focus.

[@ianickles1915]

Everyone’s excited about the GR Corolla and you can tell in the video they are too. You guys keep putting out excellent content and I wait for the day current top gear reaches out to you to be the next hosts

[@Swoosh_TV]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYakkKNnaryglc0 LMAOO

[@purwantiallan5089]

GR Corolla vs Skyline GT-R R34 could be interesting.

[@Manuqtix.Manuqtix]

A45 AMG!

[@YuStudios]

This production value is insane!! I love that you brought the Golf R in as a competitor. Gave me Jason Cammisa vibes with his GR86 review.

[@dodga100]

the drag race had my on the edge of my seat! amazing job as usual dudes!! killing it!

[@BDA0531]

I was expecting the GR Corolla to beat the STI seeing that it was nearly 300 lbs lighter but wow that ancient EJ did much better than I thought. Fantastic racing and video!

[@everyelectriccars]

The Golf has 7 more lbs of torque than the Corolla with 15 more hp but nothing a better set of tires and better LSD would not fix.

[@shijima_ending]

i don’t think the STI is stock. they aren’t very fast, and would get gapped way harder my a mk8 R than this

[@BDA0531]

@@shijima_ending That STI is 100% stock. I didnt hear launch control being used which would be an obvious indication of it being tuned. I also didnt hear any aftermarket intake or BPV/BOV noises either.

[@everyelectriccars]

@@BDA0531 On that, my friend, you’re 💯 right

[@mr2cqql]

But you all forget that the GR has 1 less cylinder that the other 2, now that's impressive engineering.

[@ryovela]

Finally someone that knows how to launch/drive an STI. Also not only the STI, all the manual cars. Everyone has this bad impression of them being slow due to seeing first time manual drivers. Solid video, great comparison all really great cars! Loved the surprise in this one!! Would have clicked faster if it was in the title but even better as a surprise nice touch!!

[@Vodafone16v]

You smashed the competition by going straight away with what we wanted to see: the GR against the TOP hot "hatches". We all know the GTi R platform has ABSURD potential with just bolt-ons, programming... Is just a matter of time to see if the 3-cylinder GR engine/platform can do such a thing.

[@WilliamStewart1]

It's at a disadvantage from the get go with the one less cylinder and 20% less displacement regarding potential.

[@JessiesWorld74]

GR Corolla is great but I’d still take a focus RS. Even though it’s an agiang car, it’s still the same class and faster. But between GR and R, I’d take the GR because it’ll be cheaper to maintain and probably hold its value better

[@Uplinkpr0]

@@JessiesWorld74 The Golf R holds its value decently bought mine in 19 for 26k sold it this year for 31k , its all about the options and how well you take care of them.

[@851995STARGATE]

@@WilliamStewart1 the cap based on what some tuning shops did with the gr Yaris is around 400hp before you have to touch internals. It has less potential but it's about the same safe cap as the others

[@cartmemes5034]

@@Uplinkpr0 I don’t think any Volkswagen has ever held value let alone German cars in general

[@gcm747]

There I was, stoked to be watching your GR Corolla review and out of nowhere comes the MK8 Golf R! “Welcome to the few”. You guys are killing it!

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

I really enjoy the way you guys present information and driving impressions n such an entertaining manner. Keep it up!

[@ronaldcampbell602]

The sound design in the opening few minutes of this was magnificent. Well done, lads!

[@BrownSofaGamer]

Watching the Golf R chase the GR Corolla around the track was absolutely heart pounding! Best review yet!

[@vagabond1776]

Wow. These cars must be SO much fun in the mountains and foothills, especially the GR Corolla.😍

[@MontyChimera]

I would already call Throttle House a top tier production, and you all keep improving it! Amazing work by the whole team

[@carlosgomez_c137]

Still in love with the engine sound of the STI's Boxer

[@xXLeblancdXx]

Sti had the best sound hands down

[@rushrules123]

Best sounding 4 cylinder ever made

[@Jmrose-lc2uq]

98% of the reason i bought my sti was the sound. Nice big single exit and a set of headers and it sings me beautiful songs every time i turn the key

[@joshuathomas512]

So deep

[@dnegel9546]

@@rushrules123 the sti and neon srt4 have good sounding 4cyl. 💪

[@daydreamer619]

This is really well made video! Kodus to you guys and the whole production team!

[@Doofunator]

These guys fill the void that Top Gear used to before the departure of Clarkson, Hammond, and May. Keep up the awesome work, we all appreciate it.

[@millerbai]

6:18 Great transition! That was some golden age-Top Gear-type of directing - good stuff, guys!

[@chelidon]

Top notch review, guys. I just went from a 2008 STi to a 2024 Corolla GR (Premium), and while this is a somewhat unfair comparison because my beloved STi is well-tweaked to my taste, but 16 years old, and the Corolla is bone stock and new, and I still have about 500 break-in miles (and an oil change) before I will push the Corolla's engine much at all, at this early hour the Corolla is...*nearly* a STi. It's soooo close. And right now, for a manual AWD hot hatch suitable for back roads and daily driving in northern New England, especially under $45K, it's what there is. Toyota pretty much nailed this, more or less, and full marks for doing what Subaru chose not to. Yes, what I really want is my '08 STi new again, minus 16 winters of New England road salt, but the GR Corolla is what I have, and I plan to drive the hell out of it, and enjoy every minute. After lift springs. And a center console.

[@4jeanluc44]

Once again a brilliant brilliant video, every time I watch you guys I'm more and more impressed with the videography, the directing, and the pace, I never get bored watching you guys and never feel the need to skip ahead. Hands down the best car review channel on the internet right now.

[@caltech25]

The production value of these videos are insane - definitely a channel that separates itself from their peers.

[@basudeomotee456]

The intro after the comic skit….. still gives me goosebumps ❤. I’ve watched this video 3 times and still get goosebumps. Great videography 🙏🏻

[@texanfournow]

A whole slew of reviews on this car were posted this morning. The TH take was by far the best. The production value alone is in another league than the wannabes. Thank you, guys, and congrats on another job well done!

[@Swiftgringo]

Agreed. But to be fair, very few crews (maybe just the Canadians?) got the keep the cars for a bit and really showcase them in the way they know how.

[@aroooooo]

This has been one of my favorite comparisons recently. I'd love to see these cars (including the STI), together with the the new Type R and the Focus RS and maybe an Evo X for good measure. The ultimate old-ish vs new hot hatch/sedan comparison! Keep up the great work guys!

[@Hawk7886]

The Type R isn't AWD and the Focus RS is out of production.

[@jonathanb1987]

@@Hawk7886 that's the point. Old-ish vs new cars. How much faster are these new cars, and does the performance increase reflect the price increase?

[@ridethelightning90]

@@Hawk7886 neither is the STI 🤷‍♂️

[@RB-ny5lh]

@@Hawk7886 ...and the type r and the rs would destroy all 3 of these cars

[@MrRyanhanson]

I'm now looking at a RS and even though it's out of production the price is still 40k. I'd say that comparison is a good idea.

[@thojmuas5744]

“That GR’s quick in the corners” Takumi is that you?!

[@verius88]

*Eurobeat music intensifies*

[@damoose4229]

Again proving you're hands down the best automotive content on ANY platform. Great job guys

[@shinn43]

Throttle house and savage geese

[@NihiloWasHere]

Great cars, but absolutely legendary presentation! Been watching you guys for a while now but the videos just keep getting better and better. Absolutely did both of these great machines justice

[@BitcoinTo150K]

I think I’ve watched this episode 10 times so well done. All affordable fun manual awd cars

[@downshiftfam2609]

Loved all the cinematic shots and amazing editing, u guys are just pushing it to a different level, keep it up💪

[@westtothewest]

Carston smiling at 11:27 to 11:28 of the video, is a gem! FINALLY

[@Hawk7886]

Man, I am so stoked for the GR Corolla! These little beasts are going to be awesome with some aftermarket love.

[@nidaanemer4752]

3 cars that ive been wanting to see together for the longest time. Thank you for this amazing content

[@4g5y]

How I wish you guys had the Focus RS too in there for company today!! That's the OG rear overrun drift inducing hot hatch with pops and bangs!!

[@ThomMurphy]

I imagine, the Focus RS, especially if it was the '18 with the LSD and on Cup 2 tires, likely would have been in a different class and taken away some of the shine from this group. Still, would have been interesting to see. Hopefully we'll see that video sometime in the future.

[@pascutia]

Wow, for whatever stupid reason I decided not to watch this video last week. This is by far the best GR Corolla review. You guys actually pushed it in conditions that were closer to reality, and not at 6k ft elevation on a track. Bravooooo Throttlehouse!!!!

[@rovert94]

I know it is old at this point, but I'd be curious to see how the Focus RS did around the track.

[@bradleyisfishing]

These cars are all just like the RS, but it does a lot better. They talking about over driving the rear, the RS is the king of that.

[@Linan066]

The pure joy these guys are having. I'm so jealous. You guys are great thank you.

[@davidhamlin7932]

Crazy how big this channel has gotten! I started watching when it was 60k!

[@NikoTn1]

Great video.... loved how you guys were just hammering the gear shifts like the good old days. One of my favorite drag races ever.

[@hassanlahlou7805]

Well I was going to comment how good is this, and I can already see how many good comments !!! one thing you never miss : Quality production, good sense of humour, great great intro if not the BEST on KZbin !!! And amazing realistic drag race Guys you are amazing 🙌🏻 I will support this Channel forever 😎

[@bmartin7828]

Crap? I’ve been looking for a hot hatch to daily and assumed the Corolla APEX or GR would be the best and now I have to consider the Golf R. Thanks Thomas and “I’m James”, also Carston. Love these lap times and drag races. Love the channels, I watch every episode on the main and Extra Throttle House for years now. Cheers!

[@amirlegend3540]

This video is why I absolutely love driving manual transmission vehicles...... The control, the driver to car connection..... The stability..... I freaking love this channel and the way James handled that Corolla was beautiful

[@joshstansell3072]

Would love to see a GR and a 6-speed XSE do a drag race just to show how much quicker the GR is

[@BayAreaRushHour]

I would love to see just more of that type of drag race where they compare the various engines, like for instance, the Mazda 3 vs Mazda 3 turbo

[@rolexmasterpiece9477]

The GR is about 2.5 seconds quicker to 60 don't ask questions you could easily Google

[@cliftoncheng2003]

Loved this episode so much! It’s like a short film, great shots, great writing, fun behind the scenes, awesome overall!

[@3leafz]

For a 20+ year old engine technology in the STi, to be fair, it did pretty well keeping up.

[@FromPlsNerf]

I love my STI. She's definitely getting on in years and miles now...2017 73,000 miles. Great daily driver. Great project. I've done fuel pump, injectors, FPR, boost controller, stage 1 hd clutch, wheels and tires, brake pads and rotors, rear control arms and end links, intake, full catless turboback invidia r400 exhaust, etc etc etc. It's been a dream to own.

[@AB-nv7bz]

It was a monster 20 years ago and still pretty solid. The big changes in turbo motors are in the low range power and fuel economy. The real shame is subaru doesn't make the STI anymore. An STI with a FA24 tuned to 350hp ish would be amazing.

[@Bebopin-69]

Yeah, i thinking it is way too tight to trade in . Considering i now have an extra few hp from Cobb stage 1+, and my suspension is now adjustable and pretty comfortable thanks to Cygnus performance comfort coilovers. And very importaant: I also still have buttons for radio and AC.

[@jamescox1806]

I know you guys probably hear this all the time, but nobody and I mean nobody does car reviews as entertaining and cuts to the chase like you guys! Well done......

[@justaguy6100]

You guys have WAY too much fun! Great review, truly.

[@jazzpop301]

Loved that you guys included a taller passenger to test backseat room and comfort this time!

[@lukekennyson1938]

Well done lads, best review ever! Props to the entire production crew . I’m getting the R.

[@blakerampono44]

this is easily one of the best ever car reviews i have ever watched. this is cinematic perfection boys !

[@reclaimer3439]

I feel like Karston rolls up like an assassin. Just like cool and confident....then he loses 😅 Also: FINALLY a 30mpg fun car.

[@JeremyHartson2000]

Well done, boys! And nice touch adding the STI for perspective.

[@Critastic]

You guys hit this video out of the park, entertaining from beginning to end.

[@AntFragale]

I got chills seeing/hearing “welcome to the few.” I have been waiting for the video forever! So pumped to see it. My ONLY gripe is that it wasn’t a DSG and the R comes with the worst tires of all recent tuner cars :(. The DSG on PS4’s would have beaten the GRC on the track. Not even a gripe really, it’s more that I just trust you guys over other reviewers to really push the cars to their best in an unbiased way and wished I could have seen it at its max potential. With that said, you mentioned those and joked about it so I can’t fault you for running a fair manual to manual race on factory rubber. You guys get better with every single video. It’s wonderful. Please do a DSG lap in the future though! Maybe against the Civic? I get manual vs manual but a case could be made for “best available vs best available.” The DSG truly is that much better. As to what I’d pick? Well it’s likely obvious. I own a 22R DSG :). Super stoked for future videos featuring the 8R, CTR, GRC, and EN.

[@haraldkrausz]

What an awesome introduction for the Golf R. Perfect writing and editing.

[@karelesterhuizen7117]

So happy you two are excelling, been watching for so long and quality is just so well received, thx

[@skimboards4life]

The production on this video was awesome!! I can't help but feel extremely satisfied with my 2023 BRZ purchase at 30500 CAD. The GR corolla was the only real wildcard in my mind but not at the debut pricepoint IMO. As specced in this episode you could very nearly buy a base model BRZ/GR86 for summer AND a base model WRX for winter duty at nearly the same price.

[@klever6913]

How did you get a 2023 BRZ for anything near msrp?

[@dylancraig1]

Crazy good price for that bro good job

[@skimboards4life]

@@klever6913 to my knowledge, no Subaru dealer in Ontario sell cars over sticker! I did have to wait about 6 months though for it to arrive.

[@royshavrick]

@@klever6913 The markups on the GR86 and BRZ is around 5K US, 2-3K if you get it in a less popular color like Black (base trim sits around 29k). That is much cheaper than a Corolla GR even without a markup (which starts at 36k) and you know that will be marked up at least 5K.

[@JJ-ff3bj]

The production quality, writing and editing is phenomenal! Being a videographer for a team like this is my dream job 😬 10/10!

[@aaronthomson299]

“Welcome to the few” might just be the greatest line you guys have come up with

[@CoreyInDuhHouse]

You guys always kill it with your reviews and tests. Well done as always! IF Toyota ever released a GR86 for production with that 3 cylinder engine, I would sell all of my vehicles for it, 100%.