Breaking News: The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Is Finally a Car All Can Drive (PLUS Another Surprise)!

[@hugokatz]

Beware of taking the GR to 85mph. Toyota just denied the warrenty on an engine fire, because the owner drove the car 85mph. Its probably okay under 80mph, but whatever you do, don't go 85, unless you're okay not having a warrenty. Likely next, Toyota will be reporting owners driving above the speed limit, to the police.

[@xlr8also]

Exactly. Who is going to buy a car when the company that made it wont stand behind it? Toyota has a long way to go with customer relations.

[@gabrielsuarezmendizabal1179]

@hugokatz Toyota sucks. They try to avoid honoring its warranty. Got rotors warped, my brakes don’t respond at first during pouring rain. Had to replace all tires. They don’t solve the issues.

[@utopiadeferred]

Not even what happened. Stop spreading misinformation

[@gabrielsuarezmendizabal1179]

@@utopiadeferred what happened then?

[@2eroumgme753]

​@@utopiadeferredwhat the crap. There are videos, articles and screen shots of the discussion with Toyota. What are you basing your reply on because it borderline sounds like you're Toyota salesman trying to move units.

[@TheOutdoorBeerReview]

Good to have you back Nathan

[@TFLnow]

Look it’s triathlon Roman

[@jordan4328]

Lmao​@@TFLnow

[@guesswho4327]

What pissed me off is what Toyota said to the two owners that got their car on fire. Can't go over 85mph, blame on the tires, don't honor their warranties, and etc... Its a performance car. Toyota is just making excuses now. Kinda sad. If its happens to me, a huge lawsuit coming up against Toyota.

[@giuseppehess9019]

“ we noticed you use launch control on a public street. We have determined that you are ineligible for a warranty claim.” - Toyota probably

[@IPLayedVR42Long]

Yeah after seeing that footage awhile back I don't think I'll ever get a Corolla in my lifetime.

[@martinmcintyre7623]

This car does have a competitor. That would be the Golf R. AWD and automatic transmission. And way more practical; livable back seats and gobs of cargo room. But my money would probably still shift to this car. Because it's a Toyota. A purebred Toyota. They haven't built anything this exciting since the Mk4 Supra.

[@SimonGonzalOS]

Gonna be worth a lot more in the future like the Honda Civic Type Rs and FJ Cruiser if maintained properly with soft care. Those Type Rs from previous gen were selling 50-60k during pandemic when they originally sold for $35k. One of my biggest regrets to not get one

[@marvdatboi]

Your dismissal of potential maintenance on the R is crazy lol

[@NathanDAdlen]

No manual option available in the Golf R, or even the GTI

[@peptors6686]

Golf R 2024 is still available in manual. Auto only for 2025

[@cristian333GTX]

I think you right the Honda civic type R I s good competitor and the golf R32 this are fast.

[@coachvonyo]

It's always great to see Nathan!

[@kens8903]

I wish Toyota would put that turbocharged three cylinder in the GR 86

[@GF-mf7ml]

Toyota said 86 must be NA.

[@timwattison4419]

They are, and also in 4wd. Watch this space 😊

[@bigboy6969100]

@@kens8903 the 86 is a Subaru the new 86 that you’re talking about the Corolla 86 or the 86 Subaru

[@imthelaw74]

Yuck hell no 3

[@Mquin02]

It's designed and built by Subaru in a Subaru factory. There's no Toyota in there.

[@minxlabrada]

If Toyota can put a 300 HP inline-3 in a Corolla, Honda can put a 600 HP V-6 in a Ridgeline.

[@americandude3825]

Omgosh. That would be 🥜

[@sddyck]

Wish my new pilot had that!

[@Cloud30000]

Who is going to pay $80k for a Ridgeline though?

[@mike9588]

@@Cloud30000I guess that’s how that works

[@ruggedp345]

Bro any manufacturer can do all of the above but it all boils down to profit and what everyone wants

[@numberz010]

Love how toyota improves year over year they dont just run with the same spec until the life of the vehicles is up

[@xFactoryUSA]

They absolutely do not release updated cars year after year 😂

[@diegoesqful]

That’s because their cars last year after year on the road without much maintenance or problems

[@alvinsimba734]

Toyota only changes when it’s necessary or if it’s broken that’s why I love the brand

[@leopapio683]

Lololol

[@rxdawg75]

Its not hard to improve upon "engine blows up and catches on fire". They set the bar really low for improvement.

[@giuseppehess9019]

“ we noticed you use launch control on a public street. We have determined that you are ineligible for a warranty claim.” - Toyota probably

[@scotturich]

Yahhh the man the golden dome is back. Good to have Nathan back. Hope everything went okay with the move.

[@glenmel78]

Dang, its kinda amazing they can pull so power much from such a tiny engine. This thing is less than half my 4.0 liter v6 size and makes about 10% more power.

[@abcwarrior91]

this is tune for higher hp but your v6 is still has way more torque causes it's a 4-liter v6 different engines for different purposes.

[@TylerCNatureTy]

Very cool, love the USA getting more usable hot hatches.

[@lafayettehighball106]

We havent had a hatchback with more power since the focus rs. Looking back 350hp in that was insane.

[@SifuMing]

But the engine detonates, so the transmission useless

[@KidYouRage]

The engine does not detonate

[@arashkarimian9765]

No Toyota engines ever blow up unless you don't change the oil regularly and that's the difference between TOYOTA and other manufacturers

[@FullSpectrumWarrior]

Now wife will let me get one as she can drive it

[@unknownripples4390]

Same 😂

[@FullSpectrumWarrior]

@@unknownripples4390 lol wish she would learn stick but oh well lol

[@63Imp283]

Good point

[@carnut5562]

Sucks for you.

[@FullSpectrumWarrior]

@@carnut5562 so horrible….

[@WW-wf8tu]

Welcome back to your home state of CA. Nathan! Nice to see you in action once again. 🙂

[@marvdatboi]

I definitely want one but good luck finding a dealer who won’t mark this thing up

[@blackpantherx4019]

Go to Longo Totoya in El Monte they won’t mark them up

[@lamesamelame]

Only the Circuit Edition trim has Markups

[@2eroumgme753]

The reports of those 2 fires are enough to keep me away. Honestly I was excited for the MR2 and the Cecilca but now I don't know

[@tdub25]

Hahaha it’s 2024 not 2022… Toyota would love to sell it at msrp….id target 8-10percent off msrp and a sub 5% interest rate

[@TheLhsgrad]

Put the 3cyl gr motor in the 86 with the rwd will be perfect

[@iManual6peed]

If the price is still 44k this vehicle will not sale any better. Only enthusiasts cared about the GR Corolla. Overall the numbers may increase a little but I think it will not do well overall. Not to mention the MR2 and Celica will be sought after.

[@arctictruck10]

Only 6500 gr were sold my guy..... when vw came out with the R32 they Only sold 5k a year and now the Golf R outsells the gr globally.

[@barrettdannemiller5763]

WE LOVE NATHAN

[@is6566]

Hakone not HaRkone edition. As far as I heard, Nathan kept saying with an R in it. Otherwise, good review and interesting info about the auto in the GR.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

he must be a Dune fan

[@ElvinEspinoza-n6u]

Throw in A 300 HP inline - 3 Engine in that 86 I’ll Buy 😊

[@whatskrakin37]

Good video but please next time no music in the background or lower it by 75% volume, was too loud and felt out of place.

[@gianniclaud]

Game changer. I would totally trade in my integra for this.

[@lexusnissian]

for that little car?

[@suazzz3070]

The problem with sales is all the markups and not even having them in stock!

[@GF-mf7ml]

Everything is markup, people paid over 100k for a truck

[@paulking6268]

Tga5s about to change. Needs a spare tire as well

[@Frisky_Panda]

seriously! Whats the fu**ing point of adding an Auto when now us manual drivers will have a much harder time trying to find a manual when they barely make these cars. Make it make sense

[@razokevX]

I need it!!!

[@richbar]

😮 the color ❤

[@S.Madman]

It's the same auto trans as the GR Yaris in Japan. And yes it is faster than the manual.

[@rjayzonfeet]

Most autos are, I'll still rather have the stick.

[@CharlesHrodric]

Please ask these questions next time you are near a Toyota representative to see if we can have the answers: No center console arm rest and or storage space yet? The excuse was that it was a manual transmission only car. What's the excuse this time? And when will they get rid of the dust and fingerprints collecting piano black interior parts? Did they already fixed the infotainment issues? What about the hidden tracking and information sending computer that sends information without your knowledge to Toyota, dealerships and insurance companies? When will the steering wheel can be telescoped and tilt further upwards and towards the driver? When will they use bigger brakes at the back? I find it abnormal and asymetrical that manufacturers pay too much attention to the front brakes when is always better to have a rear-bias braking balance for both hard cornering and extensive use. Is the trunk space enhanced? Why they don't give us the motor with at least 100 HP more and 105 more torque for a more rounded number of 400 and call it the 400 edition? (I call dibs if they really make this one)

[@ixsmaelable]

On a tear? They are definitely tearing decades of reputation in 1.5 years with ridiculous prices and questionable engines.

[@ripmax333]

Ah, the sub 85mph Car, from then On, things will get 🔥😅

[@giuseppehess9019]

“ we noticed you use launch control on a public street. We have determined that you are ineligible for a warranty claim.” - Toyota probably

[@TOY35MPG]

I thought the special twist was no more spontaneous combustion under the hood. 😂

[@nooneelsehasthisuser]

Man… they could’ve easily had a “boom” in sales if they had just priced the car, more reasonably and not let dealers mark it up so damn much…Its hard to justify 50k+ for a Corolla…but then again , i know… inflationsss😅

[@jeromep3182]

Well wait wait wait you still have the VW Golf R And GTI, that competes, can’t forget that one

[@LoganNolag]

The Corolla is cool but it's probably going to be 50k after dealer markups etc.

[@batmasterson1715]

60k

[@LoganNolag]

@@batmasterson1715 Seriously. Might as well just get a Supra.

[@JB-by4si]

Do not buy. Engines are catching on fire and Toyota is claiming it is not their fault. Even claiming that because the car had been driven over 85 miles per hour, that has voided the warranty!!!

[@giuseppehess9019]

“ we noticed you use launch control on a public street. We have determined that you are ineligible for a warranty claim.” - Toyota probably

[@Uno_Floydd]

It depends on the dealership is the objective truth ​@@giuseppehess9019

[@henryv.3272]

That is interesting. I’m looking to replace my SHO and the wifey doesn’t care for manual transmissions. The only option was VW golf, Kona N, or Ionic 5.

[@Azrael8]

Thank God they finally added an automatic. Hopefully the Integra Type S will get one too.

[@Dark_Templar28]

I’ve had mine for almost a year and that’s my only gripe.

[@strangerdanger8462]

That manual was the only thing that's kept me from buying it. Even though i can drive a stick, I'm at a stage of life where I'm all about comfort. The macho driving, I'll leave to the young'uns.

[@BLACKPANTHER-me6qn]

If hinda does a type s with dct im there

[@nc4928]

Golf R competitor

[@ericcarson342]

I could see it being cross-shopped. But Golf R is still more refined.

[@63Imp283]

​@ericcarson342 but it's a Toyota...

[@NathanDAdlen]

Sadly, the Golf R will no longer be available with a manual transmission.

[@nodak81]

Thank God it's not a crappy DCT.

[@pokedrago]

What's wrong with dual clutch Transmissions

[@cpkay33]

that 86 looks so nice!

[@YELLOW08Z06]

Too bad Toyota voids their warranty on these if you have EVER driven over 85mph. Sad!

[@ianberry5562]

They’re selling as many as they can produce and often for over sticker. Not sure the auto improves sales. If anything you’re increasing demand while supply is steady. Great news for the consumer. Yay.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

Welcome back Nathan! looking svelte. 🎉

[@phengvue999]

Just burst into flames 🔥

[@davidmcelfresh3024]

While I’m not a fan of that green, it is a good looking package!

[@einfeldt777]

Welcome back to California 🤗🤗🤗

[@smithjones1906]

Good to see Nathan! As for the car, if I wanted this sort of thing, I'd just Golf R. Zero interest in a manual transmission unless it's not a DD, so don't care about that aspect.

[@JeTTRod]

Just dont go past 85 mph tire speed limit or the engine blows up and catches fire

[@Dia1Up]

I dont play favorites..... But Nathan is my favorite........ (Well actually all of %RL is)

[@LionRunner]

These Toyotas are more BMW like and less Toyota like. I bet lot of new guys would love them. But people like myself grew up with Toyota are less likely to buy. In fact lot of Toyotas are out of my buying list as the main purpose of buying a Toyota "was" reliability. I don't expect to drive a loaner car while the car is in the show for new engine or waiting for new injectors like new Hondas or do frequent oil changes to avoid oil dilution. Instead of GR Corolla or GR86 I would lease a fun BMW or Audi. Or even Tesla is been ugly is not a concern and acceleration is your cup of tea.

[@LoudGuitar14]

1:20 Because of Toyota's allotment system any argument based solely on sales numbers is weak at best.

[@ELPJM09]

It would be really nice if Toyota made a sedan version. It would be a step up from the XSE version. I’d definitely buy one.

[@lordjegga]

Can we agree that is not a sport car if the warranty is voided if you go over 85 or sends your driving data left and right? This is a toy car with a creepy antenna

[@TheCmason13]

Nathan, I don’t think it’s a transmission cooler, but an additional engine cooler on that top model option. Go Steelers!

[@tareqjawdat6401]

I was lucky to snipe a Morizo GR Corolla! It was involved in an accident, will work on rebuilding it, I'm just not that happy that Toyota is coming with quick updates and revisions every year ! lol, Hope I didn't do a mistake!

[@AmericanSirenProductions]

Yeah two new sports cars that you likely will not be able to do sports car things with because Toyota will void warranty…just like the guy with the GR Corolla that caught fire.

[@msmarshall854]

WHOAAAAAA!!!! WAS NOT EXPECTING AN AUTOMATIC!!!! THIS IS NICE!!!! A GAME CHANGER!

[@63Imp283]

I must be getting old cuz this sounds appealing! Lol

[@Jac735]

Man toyota definitely getting respect back not just only reliable but fun to drive as soon as i nought my yaris i noticed toyota started to switch up its game used to be a toyota fan boy then honda fan boy than switched back to toyota majes me live the yaris even more now

[@MrBillsfishin]

Be cool to see what having you in L.A brings to the channel.

[@mario-sl6cz]

They need to bring back single engines 4.0 and 5.7 no issues screw the epa

[@xxxpensive1415]

Imagine combining it with hybrid a drivetrain

[@rondimmerman8923]

Thank you for another great review on these 2 cars, Nathan. Both are very impressive for being Toyotas. However, I would prefer to have an AWD option in the Hackone model. That would allow it to be a very sporty coupe, which could be driven as an all-season car. I feel that all sporty cars should have this standard. Rear drive cars fishtail terribly in some cases. This affects snow-belt states, especially. Something to think about, anyway.

[@diallo1347]

This is great if it means I can get a manual GRC more easily.

[@salvadorzavala4883]

They been catching on fire 😂😂😂

[@giuseppehess9019]

“ we noticed you use launch control on a public street. We have determined that you are ineligible for a warranty claim.” - Toyota probably

[@ZackNakazora1]

I'd honestly like to see a fwd version of this driveline in the standard corolla. A bridge between the xse hatch and the gr-4 corolla . Hyundai and Honda both have that middle of the road cars with the n line and civic si respectively

[@alankowalski8781]

When you mentioned more people buying it because it has an automatic or DCT, that is why I have always wondered why the Civic SI doesn’t offer one. Also, has Toyota fixed the engine catching fire on the GR that Toyota denies is a problem?

[@Frisky_Panda]

GREAT. So now it'll be 10x harder to find a 25 manual GRC. Cool lol

[@jjacob25101]

The GR Corollais really nice, and the new transmission is a big plus. But I don't like 3 cylinder engines, especially when you have problems of it blowing up.

[@JoshD10]

Do they still offer the blue stitching for the interior in the GR Corolla?

[@enigma0876]

The question is, will it caught fire?

[@DaveInCanada081]

How long until it catches fire?

[@timmikep1978]

I can drive manual transmission, with Bluetooth phones, I can see those being relevant. Now, the 8 speed tranny that is auto, just know it will be a faster shifting than everybody that can drive a manual!

[@Dane-o7q]

These gr corollas are catching fire. and the insurance will not cover even half of the damage!

[@arinmirzayan3949]

Happy to see GR with automatic transmission also

[@heembuck2157]

I didn’t even heard of a 3 cylinder until last week

[@anticalgary]

Yah OK but most dealerships only had an allocation of 1 or 2 cars and you have to pay over sticker to get one so the auto box will not increase sales they are already limited. Why don't they make more of these? Dumb

[@dillonh321]

I think a lot of people asked for an auto version and Toyota listened. Nothing wrong with a company listening to its consumers.

[@DragonKnightX12]

They've been ramping up production to meet the demand. Auto box none the less will increase performance.

[@ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

i do not know what i am talking about, but Mazda3 will still be my hatchback of choice, just for the looks and money

[@Malficion]

Unless it's too expensive to make. That tiny engine can fit in every platform toyota makes. 😅 GR86 with that engine is going to be nutty.

[@lamesamelame]

Did Toyota say anything about the overheating issue on the GR Corolla rear differential clutch pack?

[@omonteso]

New optional cooler. Standard on the top trim

[@snoreberry1786]

US should have got the GR Yaris. Corolla is a grocery getter.

[@kengit2]

I’m surprised at the number of things he got wrong. Didn’t seem he was well prepared for this

[@amac9245]

86 4-Life!

[@kaileysweeney4240]

I think the transmission cooler(s) addresses some of the issues owners had when tracking the GR. Good job Toyota.

[@kengit2]

Transmission cooler is only for the automatics. You’re confusing the overheating with the rear differential. The gentleman reviewing the car was also not well prepared and got a number of things wrong. The second cooler is an oil cooler which is available in the premium plus as standard. Additional Oil cooler still doesn’t address the rear differential overheating issue

[@Puiffanick]

Really like this car.

[@axe2grind244]

Everyone can drive the current GR. Not having a left leg or a right arm would be your only excuse.

[@stillwaters4097]

Now that is has an automatic I will be looking into this as an option for me Good job Toyota.

[@reng.5934]

Have they fixed the overheating diff issue for 2025?? Can't market it as a track car if you can't even track it long enough.

[@kimpilist]

Can't drive over 85mph for warranty. It's for grandma

[@giuseppehess9019]

“ we noticed you use launch control on a public street. We have determined that you are ineligible for a warranty claim.” - Toyota probably

[@tdub25]

Damn even with the auto we get 5 seat hatch, awd with LSDs front and rear and under 3300lbs….

[@ricatiman]

Fab new Toyota sports cars, especially the GR-86 Kakone. Great presentation Nathan - your best ever. Keep up the awesome work.

[@dennisallen8333]

Isn’t that transmission is in the Camry?

[@josemagsajo]

With these new updates for the gr corolla, im sure they fixed the part which causes the car to go down on flames, but wont tell us about it to avoid getting incriminated.

[@riceman20]

The 2025 GR Corolla. A true drivers race sports car. *Note driving car past 65 mph voids your warranty.

[@swishy4mbg]

Good information just hard to listen 3 or 4 words at a time. Catch your breath & present in full sentence’s.

[@paulh6517]

The Honda Civic SI and Type R loses lots of sales because of stick only. I love a stick, but a lot of folks can't drive one (especially in their 20's - 40's) or live in a place (Houston, LA Atlanta) where traffic would be unbearable with gridlock with a stick.

[@pawelkapica5363]

The GR Yaris costs 47K Euros now here in Germany. You know what you can buy for that money? An Audi A5. Toyota have lost their mind. Yes it's a quirky fun and powerful AWD car. But for what you get, that price is ridiculous. They simply bumped up the price 12k from before the facelift withot anything meaningful. That's pure greed on their part.

[@stevekniess3665]

Awesome thanks Nate

[@rickjames5998]

And People say toyota will bring back the celica with 400 hp soon when they have this?

[@richardly438]

This….fires everything