I Bought A GR Corolla - The Hottest Hot Hatch!

[@EngineeringExplained]

If anyone is in the market for tires, now's a great time to buy! Purchase a set of 4 qualifying passenger Continental tires between November 1 - 30, 2024 and get a $110 Visa prepaid card by mail. *PROMO Link:* bit.ly/4h8JHN4 This includes any of the tires I've recently discussed on the channel (ExtremeContact Sport 02, ExtremeContact DWS06+, TrueContact Tour54, Viking Contact 7, and many more)!

[@reinventingideas123]

Hi sir can you explain the DUAL-MODE CVT of Daihatsu/Toyota, (the inverse of DIRECT- DRIVE CVT), it utilities a planetary gear that achieves a higher gear ratio range and higher efficiency in highspeed run, the belt and pulley runs back and forth etc, no one explain here on KZbin the genius engineering on it, with your skills, i think you can give us the coolest thing about it. Thank you.

[@timbattle3415]

What is your block configuration to get your GR on the quick jack and not messing up the pinch welds?

[@EngineeringExplained]

@@timbattle3415just put it on rubber blocks and sent it, all looks fine. 🤷‍♂️

[@DraigoRose]

I get that it's different, but what's the point/advantage? Isn't the rear clutch eating up some horsepower by slipping/balancing things out? ​@EngineeringExplained

[@ab2tract]

i was hoping for actual news for the 2 grs, afaik there is still no given reason, Toyota brushing them off for that reason makes me suspicious.

[@pooyakhalili406]

The rightful successor of the legendary crosstrek, although nothing can truly fill the sheos of that car

[@matthewjohnson1211]

Is there actually talk that Toyota would lift this thing!?

[@masivebob]

​@matthewjohnson1211 no, the crosstrek was just his last car iirc.

[@RDRS_Phoenix]

@@masivebob he bought the Maverick to replace the Crosstrek. I think he said on Instagram that he still has it?

[@bokiNYC]

😂😂😂

[@KillaZamii]

Is this a reference to the new wrx looking like a Crosstrek?

[@BigInjun05]

Dont go over 85.

[@TheBoasn]

Such a sneaky quote for the intro lol

[@tbqhwyf]

The 85 mph warranty scandal actually is simply sensationalized by journalists. It's almost clickbait

[@BigInjun05]

I didn't watch 1 journalist talk about it. I heard it straight from the horses mouth. Its a legitimate issue. ​@tbqhwyf

[@vvevvevvvv]

It's impressive how only one car went on fire and thousands of others didn't, but the internet only mentions the that went on fire.

[@BigInjun05]

@vvevvevvvv sevwral cars have caught fire now

[@justlooking813]

It's quite brave of you to so openly talk about your history with STIs. Stay healthy my friend.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Never be ashamed of your past!

[@tcarper]

I wish they brought back the manual HB STI.

[@stevethomas760]

@@EngineeringExplained How about owning an Aztek?

[@nostradamus7648]

​@@stevethomas760 Mmmmmmmm, roof pizza

[@aprtur]

Congrats on picking one up! I got a '24 Circuit recently, as well, and am similarly enjoying the "inner child" aspect of it - for some reason, it just has a really playful, "puppydog" like demeanor, and you end up smiling every drive. Here's to many fun miles ahead for us both!

[@brianhoward9217]

THANK YOU for the run down on your awesome new toy! What an incredible device and, yes, I love the colour too. I absolutely ADORE your enthusiasm and it was so contagious I felt like I had just bought the GR for ME! Oh, and thanks for 'clarifying' that you won't be going over 85mph and I DO understand your reason for mentioning it - very important that one ;-) . . . cheers from Sydney Australia (love all your vids!!)

[@sisyphuscranerigging7792]

The color was chosen because Jason had some blue tape for the tires and he wanted it to match perfectly.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Thanks for the kind words, happy to hear it!!

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

If you look Really close at the 159/160 spin still frame, you can see the rear tire is just EVER so slightly past TDC, like 160.01 rotations. That gets you closer to Toyota's 0.7% figure

[@jacksonraines1187]

When you consider the tolerance band for eyeballing the tape placement too I'd say its there LOL

[@LTVoyager]

Yes, had 1,000 rotations of the front been done, I’m betting the 0.7% would have been seen.

[@kannaida]

I actually bought my '23 in part based on the recommendation from this channel. Awesome to see it back!

[@EngineeringExplained]

I haven't stopped thinking about this car since I drove it the first time haha. It's one of the special ones!!

[@edgelord3428]

@@EngineeringExplained check the obd2 port if there is a GPS tracker plugged in

[@Ezrabastian]

Corolla, lol. Kidding aside, if Toyota named it something else I'd buy it too

[@TerryManitoba]

I had my $$$ at 3 dealerships for 26 months before I got my hands on the one I wanted - a White GRC Circuit.

[@Tony_miata]

There is nothing smooth about this motor. Hands down the only bad thing about the car. So full of vibration and so painful to rev. 1 year of ownership and love everything else but rather have some generic 4

[@therealsnow]

Actually the front vents ARE functional, but when paired with the Circuit Edition wing were found to cause instability at high speeds so Toyota installed a plug. You can actually remove the plugs, they're just held there with double sided tape. (Supposedly this issue was fixed for the 24 model so why the plug is still there on the 24 is a bit of a mystery)

[@carsfeverguy15]

@engineeringexplained the Vent is fully functional for the air curtain on your 2024. The plate was installed at port in the US/Canada, because no one informed them of the changes…. The exit directing the air in the wheel well was changed for 2024 to address the instability , so do yourself a favor and remove the plate :)

[@aprtur]

The 2024 changed the duct shape, but that isn't tied to why the plugs are still there - it's to balance the downforce on the front end to match the wing that's on the Circuit. None of the other trims came with the wing, so they had the vents open. The way Toyota sells the wing and plug kit as an accessory in Japan backs this - they're referred to as "downforce balancers".

[@TerryManitoba]

@@aprtur Hey @aprtur - good to know - I guess I will leave the plug in place.

[@boknows9333]

I don't know, I took mine out and have had the car over 135mph roughly 217kmph and noticed no difference in noise or stability. Very objective I know 😂

[@aprtur]

@@boknows9333 I'm guessing it's nothing that would cause a problem, but Toyota wouldn't have bothered spending money on making and installing extra parts on cars if there wasn't a purpose. It's probably a minor difference in feel for the front end that the wing caused, and they wanted to neutralize it.

[@alexandersakharov1908]

I’m a child too 😝 and I’m 54 lol. After having 2008 STi hatch for 13+ years I just bought the 2024 GR Corolla and loving it 😁. Still have the STi as a work vehicle for the winter, and I don’t know if I sell it in the near future, still love the STi and it costs me nearly nothing to keep 👌

[@stevethomas760]

As an owner of WRXs for 20 years I'm a fan of the car. I really wanted a new STI, but Subaru wanted me to buy a GR Corolla.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

I am truly thrilled that you like tires so much.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Tires are why cars are fast haha!

[@RobertM525]

​@@EngineeringExplained Why not PS4Ss? Aren't they *the* summer tire? Just a good promo price from Continental?

[@EngineeringExplained]

@@RobertM525performance wise they’re basically equal - see the latest testing from Tire Rack, Conti was actually ranked #1.

[@Cernunn0s90]

As a GR Yaris owner from Norway I welcome you to the GR club!

[@batialexis9339]

I love my GR yaris

[@bobanppvc]

How you feel about paying premium price for that 3 cylinder small coffin?With reliability problems on top of that you been smoked by class above golf 8r

[@EngineeringExplained]

I love the size of the Yaris; hope to try it out sometime!!

[@liamhagerty657]

If the US had the yaris my golf r wouldn't exist. Test drove one in Europe and I'm very jealous of you guys ❤

[@twrcrew8852]

@@bobanppvc too bad the golf is made of crayons and glue and assembled by mexicans or the european equivalents, anything but the germans that pride themselves on it. lmao

[@hydrophobicOtter]

I have the same one. Blue Flame and all. Honestly, it's really validating to see you get the same car haha. Congrats! Mine is seeing its fifth track event this weekend and it's been a dream to drive both on track and commuting to work. Welcome to the GRC club!

[@EngineeringExplained]

Right on! Good on ya getting it out on the track!

[@ChrisMoseley-h3s]

1.618 liters! That's the famous Golden Ratio to 3 places after the decimal point. Interesting, though probably just coincidental.

[@qbaneando]

What do you think the GR really stands for in GR Corolla? Coincidences...I think not.

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

​@@qbaneando😮

[@SgtZen]

3 cylinder 1.618 Golden Ratio. 3.1618

[@ChrisMoseley-h3s]

@@qbaneando 😃

[@kengit2]

Wow!! You just brought it home with that! How the hell did I miss that

[@maniLNW]

You forgot to say that the reason the front bumper vents are blocked off are because this is the Circuit Edition and the high mount (and AWESOME) rear spoiler creates so much downforce that the front end got light in Toyota's testing with the front vents open (as they are in the other 2 trims). Releasing a new bumper just for Circuit to delete the vents would've been cost prohibitive so they were blocked off instead. We now live in a world where BMWs have fake aero for looks and Toyotas do for need . I have a 2024 Circuit as well (white). Enjoy yours and keep making your awesome content, bud!

[@dc15101]

As another man that is a child on the inside I respect your decisions sir congratulations on the new vehicle it is a beauty Cheers

[@Mark3FocusRS]

The AWD technology in my Focus RS lives on!! 🤘🏼

[@zanzabar4ky7]

Ford uses it in the tremmor, bronco sport with double clutch rear power unit, and the maverick lobo they just announced. The lobo is tempting me

[@ittimjones]

VW also snagged it for the RS3 and then Golf R. Ford didn't invent it though, I think it was similar in the EVO.

[@ittimjones]

Ps. 2018 FTW!

[@Mark3FocusRS]

@@zanzabar4ky7 It's a fantastic AWD system and the Lobo does look pretty sick! A small truck, that weighs less than 4,000LBS, with a turbo 4. Yea I'm all for it. Gives me Danger Ranger vibes lol.

[@zanzabar4ky7]

@@ittimjones it is similar to the sport version of haldex. Lots of VAG stuff uses it like the r8 and Gallardo. Anything good with no center diff from them

[@A861967]

Nothing beats an excited Engineer talking about his beloved car ❤ cheers from Oz🇦🇺

[@Skrunks.mp4]

"And I'm a child" 🤣 that got me good

[@RevViewHQ]

It takes a very special video to bring together the science of magic. I did not intend to buy my GRC Circuit but when I drove it, I fell in love. The more i drove it, the more I realised this is unlike anything else and I would think, what a special machine they built. And then He says it! Ahhhh Thank you for this 100% unique and amazing video.

[@Okaystory-g6l]

Man, you just can't beat a good stick shift. I'd drive this car daily, everywhere. Just because its a manual.

[@Weezedog]

The times we live in when a Toyota Corolla can be purchased in a color other than beige and can legitimately be described as a fun and exciting car to drive.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Makes no sense! 😂

[@psychic_wolf]

The Corolla was historically a sporty. Always was until the economy era changed things.

[@Sleetui]

Congrats on acquiring a GR Corolla! Would love a video analyzing the AWD system overheating when driving the car for extended periods on track etc.

[@craigallenbeckett]

Exactly the car I would want! Jason, I would like to hear your take on the overheating rear differential situation. This is also the funniest video you have ever made, AWESOME, love it!

[@commonsensicalkurt]

The 2016-18 focus rs has the same system, but it replaces the single drive shaft clutch with 2 clutches on the axles. 1 for each rear tire with a bevel box in between. No differential required! Both the focus and the gr corrolla are magic to drive.

[@crpreludeh22]

I love my GR Corolla, I just got it 2 weeks ago, love it 👌👍

[@johnphillips7894]

Jason just sold a lot of GR Corollas and tires in 1 video haha

[@EngineeringExplained]

Haha, if you like driving, you won't be disappointed by either!

[@Wind_slash0]

All the bandwagoners: "you know, maybe its not such a bad car"

[@kengit2]

@@Wind_slash0haha true. Just the same way people snoozed on the 2jz and LFA

[@citrusjuicebox]

Nobody snoozed on either of those. Monster 2JZs have been built since day 1 and LFA was always too expensive for its own good.

[@kengit2]

@@citrusjuicebox 2jz only cemented it’s iconic status in pop culture after fast and furious. LFA only several years after they stopped production, people were too busy drooling over Godzilla

[@Klarkash-Ton]

I just sold my GRC two days ago! :( It was a fantastic car, best daily driver I've ever had. But I'm getting more serious about tracking my other cars, so it was time for a tow vehicle, and something had to go. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat if the circumstances were right, though.

[@hirogodsend]

The front bumper side vents are functional on the Core model. It was blocked on the Circuit due to the rear spoiler causing the front to lift with the open front vents.

[@MattyFieldy]

This was a great way to showcase this car! Bravo!

[@jonny_z__370zna5]

This car is so cool, I need one!

[@DanielHernandezBC]

So many things in common on why I got a GR Yaris toy! Love that you joined us :D - please more content on it

[@TheStevenBateson]

My wife and I picked up a black premium GR tonight... I didn't think I could love something so much

[@SourBogBubble]

Don't go over 85!

[@SzwarcuKX5]

We are so happy that you love your wife so much 🙈 That's what you meant, right? Right?

[@jpizel1070]

​@@SourBogBubbleSo original 🤡

[@jayReLeNtLeSs]

@@SzwarcuKX5😭😭😭😭

[@TheStevenBateson]

@@SzwarcuKX5 uhhh uhhhh shes right behind me!!

[@stoveguy2133]

I don’t want a $850 car payment.

[@alexflosho]

Ikr, i thought 200 was a lot until i started shopping

[@DavidFigueroa-ns6ij]

If you buy the full price it's paid off

[@davidr1479]

Yaa... more like *cough cough* $874 at 8.04% apr 72 month term. Don't ask.

[@onthecouch6982]

Have good credit, down payment, and finances in order. Mines far far south of 850 lol.

[@Overseerdv]

@EngineeringExplained I've been watching your channel back a while now, and happy to come back and see this acquisition. It's cool to know I share/value the same engineering pros of the GRC which were the reasons I bought mine as you did. Welcome and enjoy!

[@dirtbikejohnny]

Like many here, you were one of the many reasons I bought my 24’ Circuit Edition also! Driving the car sells it and owning the car allows you to continue the awesome engineering behind it! Congrats

[@JamesSmith-dn8lb]

I love cars built by engineers rather than by bean counters.

[@kengit2]

… and more importantly received the full blessing of Toyota’s chairman aka Morizo. He was fully vested in the GR Corolla and was giving it a thorough shakedown in rally type conditions. It would go several times back on to the drawing board delaying production for a full year until Akio Toyoda was satisfied with it. He wanted a raw, engaging experience and that’s exactly what we got in the GR Corolla

[@abecks8093]

Haven’t watched a video in awhile. I really like the graphics and the fading in and out of yourself with the car. Really cool and helps in the presentation and information. I still love the whiteboard too!

[@David_Crayford]

Completely agree with you about the lack of a mechanical hand brake on the R-type. That's an instant fail for me too.

[@theapplepaul]

I would have liked a hand brake, but that did not make the Type R a fail. On a rwd or awd, yes. Not as much in a fwd. Drive it before you decide. Brilliant car. Not that any dealer will give you a test drive- unless it is a pre-owned example.

[@aeronYTco]

A hand brake is so much better than an electronic parking brake.

[@roybatty2030]

The GR Yaris has a mechanical handbrake which disconnects drive from the rear wheels to help you slide around sharp corners. It works very well, seems like a strange omission from the GRC.

[@mogulmayhem]

Call me crazy, but I have a black core model with all of the packages, and it's the perfect look. No bulges or carbon means no one knows it to be anything different than a regular corolla hatch. My favorite color is still that dark metallic silver. Enjoy the new ride, it's a game changer.

[@lauren4652]

I absolutely love my GR Corolla! It's so exciting to see you got one!

[@gregp.7148]

Congrats, Jason! Reminds me of my 1991 2-door manual white Honda Civic with a 1.5L VTec engine. Loved that car. Or my bronze manual 1.8L 1989 VW Scirocco. And the shape reminds me of my 2008 2.3L black Mazda 3 hatchback. Loved that car too. Was automatic, unlike my manual white 2007 Mazda 3 sedan with white interior before that. My 2014 blue VW Golf with beige interior was my last manual.

[@NalinKhurb]

Amazing selection you've had!

[@murk4545]

I also have a GR Corolla and a Tesla model 3! Perfect duo. You have the super manual, engaging, raw gas experience, and the super comfortable automatic self driving teleportation device Also, get a tune from limit +1. Makes the turbo so much more responsive and makes the car feel amazing to drive. Highly recommend

[@layne4376]

Could have saved some money on the Tesla and taken the bus.

[@aliabdallah102]

But it'll just catch fire faster

[@svn5994]

"self driving"

[@TheSteinbitt]

@@layne4376so many poor haters😂

[@layne4376]

@@TheSteinbitt I suspect your education is limited. Do you mean 'poor' as in downtrodden or absent from the norm or do you mean "poor" defined as the the inability to buy the fastest depreciating brand in the US?

[@hotpoketps3]

Did it come with a fire extinguisher😁

[@rogermccaslin5963]

You have inspired me to come clean. Since I was 15 years old, I've been telling everyone I'm 6'2". Truth is I'm 6'1 3/4". I feel so much better now. 😁 Oh, your new car is pretty cool too.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Haha I’m 6’1.5” and never know what to say so I just say 6’1” bc whatev

[@Rimbe]

I came here through the Brazilian channel Engenharia Detalhada ! É nois Brasilll !!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@andrewfidel2220]

What the engineers mean when they say they don't see any negative consequences from intake buildup is that it doesn't cause warranty issues, it obviously causes problems down the road, but that's not an issue for them. Dual injection is pretty much the optimal solution as it gets you the efficiency gains of DI with the self-cleaning of port injection, for the cost of a little bit of complexity and a few more parts.

[@EngineeringExplained]

That’s how I feel, but I keep asking and they keep saying the same thing. And engineers will often point out flaws (and have to me plenty of times), they’re not worried about what they state anywhere near the level of the marketing folks.

[@BertoAranda]

6:55 this 💙🤝🤌

[@ignacehelsen7609]

2:20 oh this is why I love this channel haha

[@timothycoyne5874]

Congrats on your new GR Corolla!! And that is a fantastic color! You can’t underestimate the value of having your car in a color you love. I’ve usually had to compromise on color, which I don’t like doing, but once in a while it has worked out.

[@Matthias_Cruger]

I've had my 23 Circuit edition for 1.5 years now and put nearly 40k miles on it. While I am a slight bit annoyed at the updated Torque bump, the 10 spoke rims, and others... That's nothing I can't grab in aftermarket... Before this, I had a WRX and loved that car... but it always felt like a stepping stone into something greater... This car... I hope Toyota Makes plenty more of because its a car I don't ever plan to willingly part with. IT... IS ..... AMAZING... and if you even half a quarter of a thought to get one... DO IT.

[@Welterino]

In Brazil you never drive any car over 85mph, the roads are so bad your car would dismantle at those speeds.

[@jdmbren13]

It’s actually crazy how well this car handles bad bumps while being very stiff My other car is undriavable on tones of roads the corolla will just eat up

[@Victor76661]

True, even in good roads uou got large bumps where if you have a lowered car it can get dangerous to kick upwards

[@renaissanceman5847]

if your not driving at least 85 in Texas... youre getting passed on both sides

[@kosta2177]

@@renaissanceman5847I need to move to Texas. Police are fags in Maryland

[@wololo10]

not true

[@seb5945]

23:38 Get a custom plate that says "85MPH."

[@brkbtjunkie]

Or “no85mph”

[@RobertM525]

The speed limits here in Oregon are so low, even 85 is too fast.

[@MrAguayokun]

"84TOPS"

[@yass123]

The legend buys a legendary car

[@JoshuaC923]

Well you can't spell Legend with two Es😎

[@baggszilla]

I absolutely LOVE those GR Corollas! Congrats bro!

[@stevethomas760]

Adult car, nooo! I resemble that remark. I'm 74 and the Golf R didn't have enough personality (too adult) for me either. Bought a GR Corolla 2/23 and have enjoyed the car every time I'm in the seat. Bought a Core, $40.5K, as far as I'm concerned, a bargain. Jason, we have similar taste, I also own a Maverick. It would be spooky if you have a N1 NSX hidden away. Sidenote, for some strange reason the vent on the front fender is open on the Core. Great review, details!

[@koLourBlynd89]

GR Rear Axle: "I! DRINK! YOUR! MILKSHAKE!! *Torque Vampirism "I DRINK IT UP!" >.>

[@duffman247]

Thank god someone here got that reference. TWBB is so good.

[@MrAguayokun]

I don't get that reference, was it on a meme or something?

[@alexbaklanov3685]

@@MrAguayokun It's a quote from a movie There Will Be Blood

[@gt4som]

Welcome to the Club! 23' Heavy Metal OG here :-)

[@WaltNasty]

Idk, why, but I’m sure I would have hella fun exploring your basement, I’m sure it’s EPIC and a insane area to be in, Love your work, You make a lot of people better at what they do, Thanks, has made me a lot better thank you

[@zedexna2t]

...is that a euphemism? Exploring his basement?

[@toyotahatchbackguy]

Non GR Corolla Hatchback owner; Congratulations! The standard Hatch is pretty fun so I'm sure the GR is a blast. I definitely hope to be able to upgrade sometime!

[@TerryManitoba]

the GRC is at a whole new level compared to its civilian counterpart- as are most other brands of HOT Hatches - as the moniker implies...

[@iplaysdrums]

Jason, I love it when you let the glee spill out. It's infectious.

[@shahab_shawn_siahpoosh]

That over 85 MPH reference was gold.

[@peremoyaserra2749]

The idea of a clutch pack that is constantly slipping sounds like inevitable erosion and eventual replacement of the part

[@kc9scott]

I agree. It seems to me that it’d be a better idea if the center diff was a conventional open diff by default, with the lockup clutch (and 1.007x ratio) only coming into play when the computer told it to.

[@ASJC27]

It’s probably a wet clutch. Plenty of performance diffs and several AWD systems use it and you don’t hear of systemic issues with those. I’d be more worried about the multiple documented cases of engine failure both in the US and Europe. It seems that engine is particularly susceptible to LSPI, leading to catastrophic damage and even fire when LSPI knock yeets a rod through the crankcase.

[@lllateralus]

@@ASJC27 It is definetly a wet clutch... but a wet clutch that is ALWAYS slipping. Other systems are either closed, or open. And they last.

[@Wooskii1]

​@@kc9scott Maybe Toyota should have put a Detroit True Track in the middle 😂

[@bamanalysis5618]

I work Toyota parts and yes, been seeing multiple GR Corollas coming in for clutch concerns/replacements.

[@TerryManitoba]

I saw somewhere that the front brake vents were originally open - But in '24 they blocked them off as they cause excessive front end lifting at speed. BTW - I passed on a Blue for a White Circuit Consider an Ecutek Tune for a 'wonderful" bump at every level👍 BTW - I took mine on a 5k miles rip through the mountains. The new normal speed was between 80-90

[@EngineeringExplained]

But the blue is soo good!! Haha, congrats on yours!!

[@TerryManitoba]

@@EngineeringExplained Ya for some - But when I saw the Blue in the flesh - I knew I would like the white more & I did...

[@89andresp]

Oh, boy, the 85 mph and removing the plastic protector on one of the emblems on the door sill was both stressful and funny 🤣 Congrats on the new car. Awesome choice! I learned a lot about it. I went $13K cheaper for my favorite Warm hatch, a Mazda 3 hatchback turbo 2023. With some upgrades, specially tires, it can be very very fun to drive. It already is fun to drive to me (never as much as my ND1 Miata despite stock), and with some easy upgrades like a tune or a piggy back tuner, it can get some power and torque numbers close to the GR Corolla by just spending way below 1K on those. Both made in Japan by reliable brands with awesome quality. Love that you chose one that not only you like but also you might get to resell and lose little value because of it being a low numbers edition.

[@Gadget0343]

I have not driven one of those, but did get a ride in one. I was amazed. That little car is really something.

[@Wallstreetavarice]

Just bought a Nitrous Blue Focus RS myself. The GR Corolla will replace it once they depreciate a bit more. Cant justify the $58k+ price in Canada just yet for a car I'll put through hell (our winters)

[@N4tur4lb0rnch1ll4]

Why replace it with the GR? I also drive the FoRS NB and love it! I think nothing can really replace the whole sensation (little drifting on streets, sound, ...)

[@ittimjones]

I don't understand why all the reviews on Hot Hatches always forget that the Focus RS had 350 hp and torque - MORE than anything new now.

[@gableclerc9350]

@@ittimjones there is nothing special about the focus rs to todays standart... its heavier, the ride is hard and harsh, yeah it makes more power but it has a much bigger engine 2.3 4cyl vs 1.6 3 cyl... i am lucky enough tu own a gr corolla and have tried a focus rs multiple times and the gr takes the win for a daily driver car.

[@ittimjones]

@@gableclerc9350 if ur talking daily driving, why not get a Golf R? It seems like the GRC isn't as smooth as the Golf R, and not as track focused as the Focus RS.

[@gableclerc9350]

@@ittimjones i completely agree but for me the reliability is a big factor soo the vw was out of the game to start 🤷‍♂️

[@maximus9401]

On the topic of the 2024 model year being able to lock in the torque split, it actually can't. The torque split is really a suggestion. The computer will still vary the split and try to get it to that split based on conditions. But it often is not achieved and locked in as is suggested. Savagegeese explains it.

[@EngineeringExplained]

30/70 is the target, there is no “lock” as it’s a slipping clutch. So if you’re in first gear, or at a different rpm, the amount of torque varies, so it has to constantly adjust to that 30/70 target. But the new track mode opens that up, so it’s not constantly hunting 30/70.

[@coreyw427]

@@EngineeringExplainedDespite what they say, have they done this primarily to reduce heat in the clutch pack? Overdriving seems like a nice idea but extra heat due to intentional slipping seems like an obvious downside, and I’m sure this is why Volkswagen, for example, don’t use this approach. I’m sure the slip is fine in general use, but ironically it probably causes too much heat when used on track. There are plenty of reports of this. Also, a slight aside on other systems being “on demand” - not sure which exactly you were referring to, but most these days are not actually on demand in the sense they respond only to slip. For example, the clutches in Haldex Gen 4, Gen 5 and Magna diff are engaged based on engine torque, pedal position, steering angle etc - not responsive to slip and have electric hydraulic pumps to enable clutch pressure as determined by the control unit (I.e. not reliant on slip like older Haldex units to drive hydraulic pump).

[@Nord_Mann]

Congratulations 🎉

[@andersonfanfan8735]

Thank you. You make this channel amazing

[@VladPayne]

Driven this car, gave it a thumbs up, as I was already rocking pretty powerful 3cyl at that time, so it wasn't a shocker. What made me put on "this is acceptable" face was the overall quality of it, it is very solid.

[@soyeux27]

You made me laugh, Jason, with your « I won't drive it faster than 85 mph, that would be dangerous » ah ah ah ! Incredible car, incredible video ! Congratulations for purchasing such a wonderful toy !

[@badopinion]

Such a great video, congratulations man !

[@EngineeringExplained]

Thanks!!

[@ThinkkTwiice]

Having owned 3 c6 z06's hearing 3rd gear for 60mph hurts my soul 😅. Cool car though.

[@Aleeeex]

Haven’t watched your channel in a long time, but I knew this would be up your alley

[@martingriggs6362]

I got to drive one of these by myself. One of, if not the most fun car I have ever driven. Even more fun then my 2019 Fiesta ST, which I thought I would never ever say.

[@dustinbennie1813]

I'll expect a video update with a spontaneous engine fire and explaining that Toyota won't cover it under warranty because you went over 85mph.

[@igorfelipe4600]

I came here through the Brazilian channel Engenharia Detalhada

[@iancameron415]

Congratulations on the new GR Corolla. Your video has made me fall in love with the idea of buying one of these again. When I was in the market, the dealers were still tacking on $10,000+ markups.

[@hupiscratch110]

Make sure your fire extinguisher is properly filled and still valid

[@stratifiedauto]

Hi Jason, Alex from Stratified Auto here, congrats on your new GR! We are a tuning company not too far from you and would love to collaborate on a tune/build for your GR. We have had our development GR for over a year and the GR is one of our specialties.

[@Imaboss8ball]

I'm sure he has an email.

[@TerryManitoba]

Hey Alex - Hope he does the tune & does an update video on the GR. I posted - in it - I did suggest he consider an Ecutek tune. (he replied to the post so he likely saw the tuning suggestion👍)

[@dannycobb5052]

I feel like you want me to be ashamed of being 5'9"... And I am... being 69" tall is a nice consolation prize though 😅

[@EngineeringExplained]

nice

[@micro522]

When he stooped down to address the camera at 'eye level' I absolutely died.

[@brianjurko9085]

Congratulations on your new car! I have the Integra type S and likewise love my car! I hope it brings you many years of fun

[@YasumotoUS]

So love that you are back on-type re: MT blue hot hatch. I came to your channel because of the STI so many years ago. :)

[@EngineeringExplained]

You can take the man out of the STi, but you can’t - wait this isn’t gonna sound great.

[@floorpizza8074]

@@EngineeringExplained LMAO!

[@YasumotoUS]

@@EngineeringExplained 😂

[@yournightmare9999]

I glad that you finally afford one by KZbin money 💰 🤑 💸

[@EnergyTRE]

Manual Life 🫡💯🇺🇲😉

[@EnergyTRE]

O god more clutches 🤦😂

[@EnergyTRE]

Noted on tires. Continental is one of the Goats

[@EnergyTRE]

I like those 1.6L small but pack a punch with that torque.

[@EnergyTRE]

Stage 2 race clutch and flywheel will fix the clutch 😂

[@EnergyTRE]

Aww that's the cheap carbon fiber print..... No wonder

[@GTI_Lite]

I don't own one of these and I'm a VW/Audi person, but Reddit feels the need to send me notifications from the GRCorolla subreddit. Often times, people have found electronic devices spliced inbetween their OBD ports. Trackers(?) installed in their vehicles for one reason or another. I wonder if your car has the same? 24:01

[@gracerx]

That was hilarious! "...will you ever drive it over 85 miles per hour..." Nice!

[@sisyphuscranerigging7792]

My '91 Miata has the same displacement! 1.6 liters, dual cam. It has 116 horsepower. So I'm inclined to agree that 300 hp out of a 1.6 is cranking!

[@BicBappy-u9o]

But Miatas aren't exploding if they go 85 mph, the GR Corolla is

[@kkao33]

Hello, I am also a proud owner of 24 GRC CE (Blue Flame). I got the car for pretty much the same reason as you. 4WD, Blue Flame, bonkers rear wheel arches. As next step I will have 2 suggestions: - Replace the OEM brake pads with Endless SSM-Plus (If you don't plan to track your car). OEM brake pads are great but the amount of dust it produce is insane! Just take it for a joy ride and you get back with wheels covered in dust. - Get a intake mod (I went for K&N). The induction & BOV noise when shifting is addictive (This is a toy after all isn't it?)

[@mattheviewer]

Congrats! Would be nice to see more light shined on this 85 mph limitation that keeps cropping up in Toyota GR discussions.

[@MrMan_47]

Because if you hit 86, you're a whole different car!

[@kc9scott]

It took me about 15 minutes into reading the comments to remember the story about someone at Toyota (I’d guess Toyota US) that steadfastly denied soneone’s warranty because they had gone over 85. On a track-oriented car.

[@camryt]

I find it baffling people complain about GRC’s engine size and number of cylinders. 1.6 3-cylinder is somehow fragile, strung and dangerous, while a 2.0 4-cylinder is perfectly fine? Congrats on your purchase, I’ve got a 24 GR Yaris with the 8AT and absolutely love it. I only wish we also got the blue!

[@renaissanceman5847]

He would have been better off buying a C6 Vette for $10,000 cheaper and modded it and run circles around that GR. and had 10x more aftermarket support

[@WinkerPack]

@@renaissanceman5847yea but then he’d be driving a Vette

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@renaissanceman5847 but he didnt want a vette or anything like it

[@mtaylor6745]

3 cylinders are inherently unbalanced

[@KN-jw7ts]

😂😂😂

[@RoadToDamascus777]

You ain’t lying. Literally catching 🔥 😅

[@Stuntman707]

There's something about Toyota GR models. The fact car people I watch on KZbin are buying them is high praise in my eyes.

[@KN-jw7ts]

absolutely! these guys drive everything. and they know whats up. i personally didnt believe the hype until i drove one, hard.........its a special car.

[@Nick-mu9nx]

Really dislike the blacked out windows. I like to see the drivers eyes, before stepping out in front of them at a crosswalk . These newer cars all seem to have darker windows. Even when I am cycling I cannot see if anyone is sitting in the park car, so I have to cycle a good door width away to ensure I do not get doored. The idea of a window is you can see through it. Nice to see a normal sized car for sale in North America, in lieu of a massive Truck or SUV.

[@RealAtf]

“I can’t drive 85!”

[@ФёдорЛукин-у1о]

One rod in the block, and one in the air

[@abikepeddler]

One of the best YT vids on the GRC but a couple important points were overlooked. The reason to buy a Circuit Edition over the lower, less expensive variants of the GRC is not only because of the much lower production numbers of the Circuit Ed that you mentioned but also, that forged carbon roof is a $15,000 part at your Toyota dealer. It is in fact the most expensive single part in the Toyota parts catalog as of this writing, even more costly then body parts for the Lexus LFA! Why does this matter? Well, think of it this way... You are able to buy a low production, handmade vehicle for only $45,000 that has technologies WAY beyond it's cost of admission. This scenario has happened before in the automotive landscape. In 2015 the Ford Mustang GT350R had a $20,000 set of carbon as standard but the upcharge over the more mundane GT350 (non-R) with standard, heavier alloy wheels was only $5000. So for $5000 you ended up with a set of $20,000 wheels (and a host of other upgrades) that shed a ton of rotating and unsprung weight. The lesson is, anyone that was given the chance to purchase a GRC Circuit or Morizo and passed will rue the day as these are the cars that will retain better long term residual values, likely enough to cover their $5000 purchase premium. I'd say it is highly probable that the blue 24' Circuit (and 23' Morizo) will be the specimens to have when these eventually become sought after collector cars in 25 years. Honda Civic Type R = FWD. Automatic disqualification as a true car freak. Jason, there is a whiff of hypocrisy calling out the VW Golf R for it's blandness after just mentioning how much you typically don't like turbocharged powerplants. Normally aspirated power is in many ways, the "Golf R" of power delivery. A bit boring. Turbocharging on the other hand is often what gives cars unique personality traits. It is one of the reasons I bought a 23' GR Corolla Circuit... I WANTED boost imperfection in a modern car. Heck, my daily driver is a 1983 Renault R5 Turbo 2. It has boost lag you can time with a egg timer. It's 185hp 1.4 liter push rod 4cyl has NOTHING below 4000 rpm and then hits like a hammer once to that mark. But since redline is only 6000rpm, you have just a 2000 rpm powerband... you find yourself VERY busy managing boost, RPM's and hammering through the gears. And even with all the imperfection, it is more fun then any of my other normally aspirated cars because it rewards the driver. When you get it right, you feel like a rally legend. Same with the GRC. When you get it right... it's a legend. Granted, a legend that weighs 1040lbs more then the Renualt. Great video and congrats on the new car purchase. ABP

[@TerryManitoba]

What a great detailed/informative comment👍 Last fall I passed on 2 Red Cores - 1 Blue Circuit in March (was simply not a fan when I saw it in the flesh) & got a White Circuit this spring. (after a 26 month wait) If you want to smooth out the power curves - consider an Ecutek Tune. A 91 octane tune adds the "right" amount of pep to this great car. (about 10%)

[@Jakalwarrior]

Carbon fiber roof sounds cool in theory but UV destroys carbon fiber so if you actually drive the car its a rapidly degrading part.

[@EngineeringExplained]

@@Jakalwarriorit has a clear coat & ppf, no sweat on UV.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Great comment! Still gonna disagree on the turbo comment. I want the go-pedal synced to my brain, no delay in any action (ev-like, it can be done with ICE, Porsche GT3 engine is prob the best example). Delay drops the connectedness imo. NA all day!

[@abikepeddler]

@@EngineeringExplained Yea, I see what you are saying and get where you are coming from. I should have worded it differently because, I agree with you, fast responding power-plants ARE more engaging because the "engaging" happens RIGHT NOW! So that is true. I should have stated my point differently... like this: I completely agree with you about the Golf R. It is somehow sanitized and neutered in how it goes about it's business and how it advertises it's abilities. It is understated. So I thought it odd you'd be off-put by the more manic, rags to riches personality of a turbocharged power plant. To me, what is missing from cars like the Golf R, Subaru WRX TR, and Toyota GR86 is a peaky, weird and wonderful motor. Something with personality. But apparently, Toyota is testing some waters by placing the 1.6L Turbo G16E-GTS out of the GRYaris/Corolla into the GR86 giving it the 300hp verve it needs! Funny thing is, in my herd of cars, the GR Corolla is far and away the tamest, most straight-laced thing I own. Cup holders are an unknown luxury item in my other cars, never mind "Lane Keep Assist"!

[@askay747]

Really relieved to see you buy one as well, biggest endorsement Toyota can ask for!😊, welcome to the club.

[@gkrebs6636]

Those tires are really sweet !!! Good luck Bro !

[@colin6868]

I hear they added a special Easter Egg when you drive 88mph