Introducing The 3.5L V6 Toyota Blade Master G! The Original GR Corolla??

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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out this rare JDM only Toyota Blade Master G! with less than 3000 ever made and featuring the 3.5L Aurion Powered V6 Upfront.. this little hot hatch is not to be mistaken for! would you drive this?
Huge thanks to the owner you can follow him on Instagram at
/ toyotabladedownunder
Introducing The 3.5L V6 Toyota Blade Master G! The Original GR Corolla??
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[@-kyoto]

S2 Blade owner here. They hold their gears a lot better than the one you reviewed. Still a great fun daily. GTIs don't really know what happens when you go past.

[@RossReviewsau]

Would love to see the difference with the paddle upgrade

[@lukemothug]

Whats is S2?

[@LordGebus]

s2 ganggg

[@lukemothug]

So does it mean your blade is modified to stage 2 and you are a part of the Stage 2 gang?

[@-kyoto]

@@lukemothug Series 2 (2010-2012). The gearbox programming and mapping is different. Faster shifts. Can break into the 5's with them. Less than 300 were made.

[@AussieTVMusic]

I remember in the late 80s there was a loophole in the car import laws and thousands of second hand Japanese cars flooded into Australia. All these cars that were only sold in Japan were available here. They even had whole car yards just for these imports. I remember they had Japan radios in them and you could pick up the Police frequencies on them. The loophole was closed in 1989.

[@themookshit]

😦

[@64-bitMicro]

So just every used car dealer in New Zealand into the present day

[@RossReviewsau]

Very interesting

[@AussieTVMusic]

@@64-bitMicro lol pretty much.

[@Adlata]

lol at the "loophole" allowing Japan to flood the market.. maybe if the bogan aussie domestic built car brands like ford and holden built competitive cars in the first place to compete with the reliable economical Japanese cars the government wouldn't need to bring in ridiculous protectionist policies in the form of quotas and 80% tariffs on Japanese made cars.

[@mclouj]

These are cool AF. Always got a luxury hatch vibe more than a hot hatch vibe from them, they should have put a lexus badge on it.

[@RossReviewsau]

It definitely feels Lexus quality..cool daily 👌🇯🇵

[@lukejensen2687]

it's a Lexus engine it it anyway, would make sense

[@bigasfeet]

The front emblem looks like the Lexus badge turned to the side 🙃

[@ramishrambarran3998]

This JDM car was based on the Toyota Auris, another JDM unit. Whilst the Auris was a 1.5L or 1.8L, the Blade had a 4-cyl 2.4L, or as in the case of the Master G, the 3.5L V6. The Auris was known as a hatchback Corolla in some countries. Before the Auris models there were the Allex and Runx almost identical cars sold at the same time in Japan. In the Allex RS180, and the Runx Z Aerotourer both had the the 190HP 2ZZGE engine. ( Corolla Sportivo in other countries were similar) The lesser ones had 1.5L 1NZFE or 1.8L 1ZZFE. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@FuckTheGlobal]

in the EU we never got the 1.8l, we have 1.4l and 1.6.

[@wojtas6969x]

@@FuckTheGlobal man! We got 1.8 hybrid 🙂

[@worldhello1234]

The Auris MK1 was sold in Europe, too. It is a posh version of the Auris. Follow the G, the Master G. 😋

[@Kaisuke971]

@@FuckTheGlobal We did get the 1.8 in the Corolla TS before it got renamed Auris

[@mrxss1]

Amazing! Basically a Corolla with the Aurion drive line! I will also mention that the Aurion behaves the same with the only selecting upwards of a gear thing. Annoying at first but you get the hang of it and it still is fun!

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a cool thing this Blade

[@FatCokMcgee]

Camry engine and gearbox. Only thing that would make this cool would be a manual transmission 🤭 It only took Toyota another 20 years to figure that out!

[@DabDabGoose]

the funny thing is this has more power then the GR Corolla, it is the most powerful Corolla to this day.

[@RossReviewsau]

Your actually right damn! I should have mentioned that 🤣👌

[@cybasmuggla3697]

What are you talking about? GR has 300hp and more torque

[@DabDabGoose]

@@cybasmuggla3697 yeah I got it mixed up with the Yaris GR which uses the same engine but has less power.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Those of us in North America now know how our Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe would have driven with the 3.5 V6 in the engine bay.

[@brianallely8740]

I have one of these in NZ. We seem to have gotten more than our fair share of these , and they are more common by the sound of it here than australia. And cheaper, you can get a good low km one here for 10k. Its short comings and pluses have been well documented, mainly its tendency to wallow cornering due to the monster under the bonnet. But i think toyota forgot to change the tyre pressure sticker on the door from the 4 cylinder version....another 4 pounds all around and its a far different beast.

[@kinkdogg]

Yes, I had a service and my mechanic lowered the pressure to spec.. The car felt terrible!

[@KINGVEGETAHWHM_]

Yeah mate just recently moved back to Nz from Australia and never heard of these till a couple weeks ago and I really want one!!!!!

[@bytchslappa]

Owned one for a number of trouble free years now (blade master g spec). My wife drives it as a daily. All the main consumable parts are common to other models so no issues there. I drive a Vanguard which is the up speced RAV4 v6 (no body panels are the same also has the third row option).

[@charitymotswasele6175]

How is the fuel economy. Am actually planning on getting the 2.4 but i am worried about fuel economy

[@bytchslappa]

@Charity Motswasele It's not the most fuel efficient around town - open road is ok... the 2.4 isn't much different (I know a few people with them)

[@junit7590]

@@charitymotswasele6175 2.4 does suffer from a ring issue that causes them to burn oil prematurely

[@southerndiy1]

Holy crap. The 3.5 hammers in the Aurion, this thing must be a handful

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s kinda gentle but still quick 😂 idk it’s fast but feels slow if that makes sense

[@numbereightyseven]

It can be. I own 2 of them

[@hellrecon1980]

In Greece this Toyota Auris had an 1.4 litre engine with 90hp.. It was upgraded later with one 1,33 litre engine with 101hp and a hybrid version...Seeing this makes me really envious and angry at the same time..

[@izzatfauzimustafa6535]

The V6-powered Toyota Blade would be the Japanese equivalent of Lancia Thema 8.32 (FWD sedan with Ferrari V8 engine). Both are halo and sleeper cars at the same time and virtually unknown outside of their country of origin during their heydays.

[@jay-uo2bi]

Goodness, 1.33l engine in a compact hatch. That would be soooo slow. I drive (smaller/lighter) Yaris/Vitz with 1.3 and it's too slow, even Jazz/Fit with 1.5 VTEC is underpowered.

[@jozakroat]

this is the most relaxing ross reviews ever its like asmr

[@RossReviewsau]

HAHA it kinda was eh.. lol

[@brownkiddy77]

Wow! Just learnt about this car today, very underrated and thanks again to Ross for the Ross

[@crowe1999]

Great to see you enjoying driving & making these videos for us 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you like them!

[@PhilipShand]

There is at least one of these out in the wide world that has had a six speed manual box from a diesel Auris with an updated control unit. Turned it from an interesting beastie into a VERY interesting beastie.

[@Edvard-Aliev]

My custom Auris 2008 yers used 3gr-fe 3.5, this real rocket in road in Russia. Price my dream 8000$... Now I punish everyone on the roads who only meets, if not the compressor, then exactly in the rearview mirror! Real cool blade GR!

[@vichetkim5533]

Only 1 seconds quicker in 0-100 km/h than the AWD Kluger helps to explain why it was sold as well as it should have. As a matter of fact, even the bigger Aurion Sportive went below 7 seconds. I believe there is an AWD version of the Toyota Blade Master out there.

[@sg1008]

I own this car in Japan and I personally like this car very much. But in Japan, it is considered a flop by Toyota. This car could not beat VW and BMW in the Japanese market after all. Thanks for sharing!

[@numbereightyseven]

Half the price (here in NZ), and 10 times the reliability.

[@HelldogPC]

Got mine for $8.5K Nzd love it had it for 2 years now no issues

[@richieduck67]

Nice if it had a six speed manual

[@DabDabGoose]

people have done the swap, Camrys in the US that had the 3.5 had a 6 speed.

[@RossReviewsau]

Agree would have been a nice option

[@thatguyben3128]

_never ever thought I’d see you review a Corolla!_ 😮

[@RossReviewsau]

i never thought i would either lol but when its weird and JDM.. i'm always interested

[@MartinJones123]

Great review... Imagine putting a Supercharger on this engine, like the TRD Aurion! That would fly and I'd like to see somebody do something like this...

[@olabisioladunmade2830]

"Torque steer" just joined the chat.

[@MartinJones123]

@@olabisioladunmade2830 Lots of it in fact but this would be cool to see...

[@RossReviewsau]

That would be wild!

[@ciello___8307]

i would want an LSD at that point! so much wheel spin

[@MartinJones123]

@@ciello___8307 An LSD is essential!

[@danielthuku8192]

I think Toyota took the underpinnings of the chassis from the European Auris SR180 with the diesel 2.2, and put in the 2.4 and 3.5 engines for the JDM, cool car.

[@cra_55]

It's so annoying how Toyota refused to put manual gearboxes in their interesting performance cars [angrily scorns at 3rd-gen Caldina GT-Four]

[@Toyota4Life]

Holy shit. I never knew these existed. This is a epic combination and their rare.

[@RossReviewsau]

Not many know of them

[@christ8076]

im germany sold as Auris and it has typical Reputation as a "Grandmoms Car" with silly 1.4 to 1.8 engines. makes me eager to import one, put the Standard auris bodykit on it as an ultimate Sleeper.

[@numbereightyseven]

No, you're talking about the normal Corolla / Auris. The JDM Blade and Blade Master are different models

[@hoomanAdnan]

It's badged As Auris here in Bangladesh & Asia 🙌🏼🔥 beautiful car ❤️

[@numbereightyseven]

No, it's not. It was only sold as a JDM. Auris's everywhere are the normal Corolla engines.

[@GamerGabbar]

Someone needs to put a supercharger and manual trans out of a lotus in this with some suspension and chassis upgrade and it'll do some damage to anything that dares race it. Absolutely loved this review!

[@RossReviewsau]

oh mate that would be some epic stuff right there

[@Banom7a]

iirc someone in NZ swapped one to a manual but using diesel box which mean it's more of a cruiser rather than hooning because of its long ratio lol.

[@numbereightyseven]

Sure, but it sounds like that 'someone' wants a Lotus, not a Blade Master.

[@Hapkido82AUS]

Toyota Australia was going to import these when they were starting up TRD. But went with supercharging the Aurion and Hilux instead

[@RossReviewsau]

Aurion was very cool

[@pete508]

I thought it was a 4 banger for sure man lol,but it's a V6 & even though I hate front wheel drive cars she goes pretty good about the same as a n/a Barra so not bad at all,great review thanks Johnny mate.

[@amnottabs]

most of them are 4 cyl 1.8/2L for the Auris and 2.4L for the base Blade, this Blade M showed in the video its way rarer

[@kinkdogg]

Can say due to owning both, The Blade is quite a bit quicker than a N/A Barra Falcon.

[@keno88]

Yeah this thing would eat an N/A Barra as would an Aurion really 😅

[@OscarHerrick]

this would be a level above NA barra for sure.

[@mr_Taratu]

Finally. I’ve been waiting for this review. Looking to import one but can’t decide yet. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed this one

[@kinkdogg]

Do it mate, we have an amazing little community here in Australia :)

[@anita9074]

This was the best information that I have EVER come across. As a Financial Advisor | am always looking for people to support clients that have these issues and can explain what is going on without them "wasting" money with no results. I will definitely support this recommendation Barry Wolcott to all of my clients when I see they have a credit issue. I have been hood winked by so many companies and people in this line of business and am excited that theyre a team of integrity to actually help people

[@lunarshteve]

@@anita9074 Yeah the Blade Master G is a great sleeper, glad you agree

[@CarSauce]

Bro I’ve always wanted one of these 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely was cool in person

[@pryan26062]

Love the blade. Konagaderra Rd has to be the bumpiest stretch of road to test a car on 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

Melbourne ain’t easy finding good roads 🤣💀

[@Paul-y4d7i]

Toyota corolla v6 should have been On sale Here in Australia would make a good hot hatch

[@FlamJongUn]

When I saw it I thought it was a Suzuki Swift in an Auris body lmao! Edit: oh wait that *is* an Auris with different headlights and taillights!

[@rollercostars312]

turn the tcs off with the pedal dance, they're much quicker without being strangled by it.

[@fischeey5315]

Just bought one. Picking it up this Saturday. This video has me so excited!

[@RossReviewsau]

Good buy mate

[@kinkdogg]

Hop into the FB group and say g'day :)

[@fischeey5315]

@@kinkdogg Will do man. I'll take a photo of it and introduce myself soon :)

[@ashtincampbell6038]

I saw one of these today in sa I didn't know what it was tail lights had me stumped I obviously thought it was some kind of corrola 🤔 weird how its in my notifications now

[@RossReviewsau]

Very wild 🤣 rare cars to spot on the road

[@kinkdogg]

What colour was it? Only a few of us here :)

[@ashtincampbell6038]

@@kinkdogg it was same as in the video a silver colour it pulled in front of me

[@worldhello1234]

@0:38 Not Corolla, Toyota Blade Master G resembles the Toyota Auris but it is more luxurious and the top of the line. Just look at the Toyota Auris MK1 and compare the silhouette.

[@numbereightyseven]

Same power-to-weight ratio as a Macan GTS (old GTS / new S / 280kW) 140-ish kW per tonne.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

Looks similar to Auris...our Auris is still rolling after 13 years and we are not giving it up

[@RossReviewsau]

i'm not familiar with the Auris (uk model)?

[@madcatz88]

@@RossReviewsau Auris is also in Europe, i own one. It came with different name in australia, japan etc but same car........

[@bradcrossland9323]

Sweet. Looking at 1 right now

[@RossReviewsau]

Interesting cars

[@numbereightyseven]

The "G" refers to the spec level. The "Master" part refers to the 3.5 litre engine. The G spec has dual climate, electric and half leather seats, that big light bar above your head, and maybe 1 or 2 other bits. I own one G and one non-G.

[@coverkosong7309]

You are very precise … And I own one non-G Blade master

[@EvoDreams8]

Please Review a sportivo Aurion if you can they got the same engine! Or a TRD Aurion which comes suoercharged!

[@RossReviewsau]

Been looking for ages 😩😩😩

[@laureus31]

It's funny that the 2GR-FE VVTi oil line recall (on the Lexus RX350) was NOT applicable on these even they share the same metal-rubber-metal lines.

[@kinkdogg]

Thanks for reminding me to do mine!

[@laureus31]

@@kinkdogg Just get the parts from your local dealer and put them on, easy and not that expensive. The other thing to keep an eye on is the the timing cover oil leak. Not a safety concern but really annoying.

[@playchess8161]

I have a 2.4l and I can attest, it gives a decent amount of power, I mean it can move. Ma just thinking what a 3.5l can do. By the way, I see your radio, are you able to share a link, looks beautiful.

[@KINGVEGETAHWHM_]

Yes I've been in the 2.4 and those things move!

[@UmerBashir]

Can we install Out of Market Headunit with Apple Car Play and Android Auto in Sydney ?

[@JAracer21]

I did a maual swap to my 2.4 it's been amazing turbo is to added next.

[@RossReviewsau]

Manual swap is the go!

[@marlonbaird6070]

Love how it looks but hate the rear light,they should have given it the auction lights

[@RossReviewsau]

Altezza style I guess

[@Kacpa2]

More specificly its 1st gen Auris rename of Corrola that they did in europe and australia in 2006

[@ikelaiho]

I wanted these car badly at a point in time, I gave up on them when I found out that they were JDM only.

[@RossReviewsau]

Import one 😅

[@iansdetailing7236]

I brought aurion gsv50r with 78000 on it in nanna spec pull up lights people get a shock when foot down incredible engine

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m still waiting to find a clean aurion to review rare ish car surprisingly

[@natferra9062]

Brought?

[@DAh-xo8zm]

@@RossReviewsau Yes, pretty hard to find in good nic. I've got a very tidy 2015 Sportivo, but im in WA. edit: this was the first video of yours I watched - I didn't realize you were in Perth!

[@111Aardvark]

Thanks again mate, a thumbs up ...

[@RossReviewsau]

🙏🙏🙏

[@frothyfrappuccino9623]

This think seems very similar to the Toyota Matrix or Corolla Matrix which had the same engine as the lotus Elise but this one seems a slight bit nicer inside with maybe a tiny bit more power

[@tinhinnh]

Now that’s sleeper

[@jrbuch]

Apparently, you can fit the TRD Aurion Supercharger to these. They're also referred to as a lead-tipped arrow and like to vaporise the front tyres.

[@MartinJones123]

Well these do share the same engine as the TRD Aurion and a standard Aurion so I couldn't see why not...

[@kinkdogg]

They are not a lead tipped arrow at all, seems to be a myth spread by people who don't have one haha.

[@MartinJones123]

@@kinkdogg Well if you fit a supercharger then the O.P is probably correct...

[@kinkdogg]

@@MartinJones123 if you misread it, sure.

[@RossReviewsau]

That would be nuts to see!

[@usernamwdrama]

I like these, surely one of the best sleepers ever.

[@RossReviewsau]

Pretty cool cars

[@edwardfletcher7790]

These are an great little sleeper 👍😆 Butttt you have to pay 6 cyl rego premium 😠

[@MartinJones123]

Pretty stupid that you can drive a high performance 4 pot turbo and get cheaper rego but you need to pay more for an economy focused 6 cylinder, or maybe not... Depends what state you're in I guess...

[@vxsr33]

@@MartinJones123 what state does this apply in? Rego is all the same in Vic regardless of engine

[@MartinJones123]

@@vxsr33 Yep, depends on state... I think the O.P is in Queensland...

[@kinkdogg]

My Blade is way cheaper than my G6ET so I'm happy haha

[@edwardfletcher7790]

@@kinkdogg If course it is. Much slower tho'...

[@richiesworld1]

So dope. Just needs a manual and an LSD

[@RossReviewsau]

that would be epic

[@kevinW826]

Essentially a Toyota Matrix with the Toyota Camry V6 from parts available in North America. Interesting, but sadly the matrix suffered from bad rusting.

[@RossReviewsau]

im not familiar with the matrix..

[@kevinW826]

@@RossReviewsau it was a joint Toyota/GM made product in a plant in California. The matrix looks exactly like the blade except it only came with either a 1.8 or a 2.4 with manual or auto and either front or awd option. They were reliable but had rust issues and oil sludge issues which ruined the 2.4. A friend of mine had a matrix 2.4 5 speed and it never made it past 220,000 kms before the engine blew up because of the sludge issues. His father had a 2004 Camry with the same 2.4 but his had 300,000 kms. He gave it to his son. That was 4 years ago and that Camry is still going.

[@alphamaledriveshard]

Can this be considered the 2000s Celica Supra? I have an '83 Celica Supra which is basically an elongated Celica with an inline 6. And a hatchback. Only thing missing from this Blade is style, rear wheel drive and a manual gearbox..... OK maybe it's not a Celica Supra.

[@Fmt__cook]

It’s basically a corolla with a Camry engine and premium interior👍

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 basically

[@TheYaegerPilot]

Comes in the Mark X as well RWD

[@allanmaccaul1465]

Iron chef imports bring lots of them in Australia.. I've wanted to drive one for a while..

[@RossReviewsau]

Very nice daily

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

a corolla with the same engine as a lotus? every petrolhead and his mother will want one now

[@kevindrone]

Looks like a cross between the CT200H and a Toyota Matrix

[@AntJoseph_]

Actually the predecessor of the GR Corolla would’ve been the Corolla Compressor, which despite only having 225hp (back in 2005) was better tuned for track than the Blade

[@RossReviewsau]

Damn never heard of it.. I’ll have to check it out

[@Bozijasila]

I have the same car without compresor it have 2zzge, same as Elise and Exige Lotus. Na 192hp in little less then 1200kg . Rev up to 8200rpm

[@eastleycabs]

215bhp

[@Alanst1xx]

Interesting..always wondered what the stats were on these thanks

[@RossReviewsau]

No problem!

[@yourummayscuz8521]

Can you review a trd aurion? The supercharged ones

[@RossReviewsau]

I have been looking for a very long time!

[@noahbarber1234]

This has to be the 2nd smallest car next to the IS 350 that Toyota fit the 2-GR 3.5 in

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m not sure but must be

[@aspiringaspie3280]

I driven a blade before. I own a Aurion. I wonder how the Masterblade drives in terms of handling compared to an Aurion and a Blade?

[@thatpersiandude7386]

they all handle like dog shit unfortunately

[@Birmingham_racing]

What a weird combination but I like it

[@RossReviewsau]

my thoughts exactly ;)

[@chappy2121]

Never heard of these. Same motor as found in the Vellfire/Alphard?

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m not sure if they are the same.. could be! It’s out of the aurion

[@yumishindou5705]

it's the same engine in the old toyota sienna before it became a hybrid

[@kmuinde]

l want one, its unique having that v6 and rare

[@RossReviewsau]

They are reasonably priced at the moment

[@kinkdogg]

Imported 15k landed is easy.

[@YesuhLando]

Gotta do a vz sv6 someday

[@Lotus-S70]

Can't, they're all getting their timing chains fixed

[@MartinJones123]

Yep, I think he should also but I'd like to see an L67 be featured...

[@jrbuch]

As the owner of a 2GR-FSE (IS350 F-Sport) and the LFX (VF-SV6 Sportwagon) I can say the GM 3.6 engines aren't very good.

[@MartinJones123]

@@jrbuch I also own a VE sedan and VFII Wagon, with the GM 3 litre (VE) and 3.6 (VF)... The later ones (post 2009-ish) aren't bad but the earlier ones were duds... Still, they shouldn't be hated on so much...

[@dw2176]

@@Lotus-S70 winning comment

[@paulhayman7407]

Why don't Toyota sell the V6 engine corolla in Australia and not worry to much about. Mr & average sell to the car would be a good replacement for the Holden Torana

[@martinego7901]

Is it the same as Toyota auris 2007-2010 model

[@RossReviewsau]

similar

[@93jummy]

When I visited NZ I seen a l lexus rav 4 body with a V8. Would be fun strange car. And turbo diesel corolla

[@RossReviewsau]

the kiwis always doing strange things

[@93jummy]

@@RossReviewsau was a factory jap import though

[@kman4310]

Gen 8 V6 Camry 8 speed. Can you review one ?

[@RossReviewsau]

If I can find one

[@kman4310]

I've got one.

[@justmechanicthings]

Who was this car marketed towards? It's not quite a hot hatch but not quite a supermini, its very bizarre. Hardly surprising it didn't sell well

[@numbereightyseven]

You'd sing a different tune if you drove one.

[@Shaylesety]

What's this model in to Europe?

[@Riazor1370]

That 's crazy, I thought the V-6 3 liters Hatckback existed was the Golf R-32 only. This is insane! How can the top car magazines/channel didn't disclose it?

[@Kaisuke971]

There was also the Audi A3 3.2, the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, and the BMW 130i (followed by the M135i and M140i) but that's an inline 6.

[@marv3337]

Would love to see this go up against an R32 MK5

[@RossReviewsau]

Be an interesting comparison

[@Lotus-S70]

R32 MK5 would probably eat it on the launch

[@waynestatic2778]

Ill tell you why you had 0-100 in 7 seconds.... @4:28 you got passenger at the back ( extra 80-100kg) ? 😅

[@DAh-xo8zm]

The Aurion does 0-100 in 6.2 I thought and its a lot heavier.

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes the owner was in the back

[@markcalleja8463]

Dump the passenger on the road side

[@d.erueti5156]

Haha nice, my mother in laws got a blade master, hurt plenty of feelings in it 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

I bet it would🤣

[@aspiringaspie3280]

I imagine this would be too front end heavy and have too soft suspension to be a hot hatch?

[@nix123ism]

My brother had an Alfa 147 GTA with the 3.2 V6 which is a similar kinda car , is lighter than this car , it put out 250bhp, manual , LSD, fwd , but probably better suspension setup than the Blade, it was a beast of a car and gripped the road pretty well, but he sold it because it sounded like a great idea when he bought it but living with it was another matter, it ate front tyres, you had to really concentrate to drive it fast , it drank petrol and was kinda high maintenance, this Blade would probably be better as a daily driver......

[@aspiringaspie3280]

@@nix123ism I guess we want balance.... Toyota reliability mixed with Alfa handling and tuning.

[@nix123ism]

@@aspiringaspie3280 yes, exactly, every car has compromises, you can't have an all out race car and a very practical car in the same car, after my brother sold his 147 GTA , he bought a lotus Evora , same(?) V6 3.5 as this car but is a pretty sorted car handling wise, and was manual trans. Where I live these blade masters sell for same price as a cheap runabout so , sure , they aren't sports cars but , for the money, they would be awesome fun.....

[@BatCaveOz]

Did you just claim that with a different road surface and warmer weather the that the 0-100 km/hour time would drop from 7.1 to 6.5 seconds? Cold air yields *better* engine performance due to higher oxygen density. There was zero wheel spin... so I don't think a different road surface would have a huge effect.

[@RossReviewsau]

Second passenger, rough road, only 2 attempts.. definitely think it could go 6.5 in a perfect world

[@PaulTC97]

my chiptuned 3 cylinder twin scroll turbo 3 door manual 2018 Mini Cooper does it in 6.8, it weights 1160kg

[@Stimpythe_wise]

Rare Bird!

[@RossReviewsau]

Very

[@sandukanec]

It looks like Toyota Auris to me :)

[@d.erueti5156]

Pretty sure its the same motor as is350 just de-tuned

[@RossReviewsau]

Similar motor but the is350 has a few minor differences I’m told

[@Itsmedazza]

Very cool

[@RossReviewsau]

Not a bad Corolla eh

[@UnknownArtist994]

Great jdm gem!

[@RossReviewsau]

It sure is!

[@AJ6spd]

Such a cool car. It would be even better with a manual

[@RossReviewsau]

100% manual would have been epic

[@danielshatford2302]

Guy in new zealand converted one to manual

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Good looking JDM car

[@RossReviewsau]

👌

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

@@RossReviewsau good to see them in Australia

[@liambrown1216]

Is it the same engine as the one in the IS/GS350?

[@RossReviewsau]

No different (slightly)

[@chrisdooley1184]

Servicing must be a bitch because there is zero room in the engine bay. Does the car under steer because it’s nose-heavy? As for Lotus, the engine gets strengthened internals reworked intake amongst other things before the supercharger is ‘slapped on’ lol. Remember these engines were never designed to put out almost 450hp in the top Evora spec.

[@pepidav]

no pedal dance? you missed out.

[@RossReviewsau]

? What’s that

[@pepidav]

@@RossReviewsau pedal sequence that puts it into race mode. turns off traction control.

[@huapehucristovao2214]

Lovely car

[@RossReviewsau]

not a bad daily

[@kebmedia420]

why didnt we get this in the US!? >_>

[@RossReviewsau]

The US got screwed out of so many good Australian and Japanese cars

[@PhilipShand]

kebmedia.....just add it to the hundreds of advanced overseas-origin cars you didn't get. Look at the total rubbish being sold in the US now (2024). Unsafe,oversized,overpriced resource-raping,fuel wasters that the makers have you believing these shitboxes are what you are demanding. I'm sure many American drivers don't really want these things & would rather drive something of interest & reward. Collectively our fun years are being strangled by the ridiculous EV cancer. If it needs liquid fuel I'm interested.

[@WayneKerr69420]

I think i want this

[@RossReviewsau]

Go grab one

[@WayneKerr69420]

@@RossReviewsau i can't, im on my p plates and its too powerful sadly. nice video mate