Is the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla 6-speed Manual BETTER than an 8-speed Automatic?

[@TomBreyfogle]

Raiti at the bar : " ON BOTTLE!"

[@Snk13_ty]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ShenmueAtheist]

Drunk Joe is probably legendary 🤣

[@khayon4364]

I got my 2024 GR Corolla Premium in late October. I adore it. It is a truly fantastic car, great for my family and perfect for me.

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

Agreed. It's astoundingly fun, and practical too. Best handling car I've ever driven.

[@shiftautomotive854]

i recently got one always want to drive it

[@kengit2]

This car is stupid good! I have owned an AMG and an RCF, the GR Corolla gives me the giggles and thrills like no other car I have owned

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

The GR manual is a future classic, like the rally homologation specials of the past. + the '24 Circuit Edition is the pick of the pack. Truly a gem. ++ you really need to experience one of these on a tight mountain road. It's as much fun as a sport bike.

[@mingli6316]

8 inches your whole life lmaooo Amazing 😂

[@xtothebeatyallx]

Glad Im not the only one who caught that 😂

[@katrinagarrett9612]

That's what she said.

[@Jaimehellcat]

Picked one up on the 3rd of last month and it's a TOTAL blast!! More fun than my prevoius car, a 392 Daytona. You nailed it on how much fun the 6 speed is!

[@randy944]

how much was the dealer markup?

[@Jaimehellcat]

@ well, I work for the Mac Haik Autogroup here in Houston. It’s a 2024 Premium and was a demo with 6k miles. MSRP was 45.9, got it for 36k, I think I lucked out. I was wanting to trade my Daytona for one in 23 but wasn’t about to pay 60k.

[@omarcortes5754]

I prefer the manual version but driving manual at the city is a pain in the ass so is nice to have both options.

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

I've driven a manual in the city for longer than you've been alive. It's no big deal.

[@TomBreyfogle]

An automatic is a good option if you do Uber, Door dash or any of that. Otherwise, manual all the way

[@liudxdx]

Once you get used it it becomes just muscle memory. I live in NYC I drive nothing but manual

[@rtygrest]

@@TomBreyfogleorder an Uber and a GR Corolla shows up, it’s gonna be a good day.

[@VBMichael_D]

If you are crying about something like this omar, you don't need any sort of performance car whatsoever. Get a base Corolla or Camry if you want a @#$@#$ automatic.

[@LuisUrbieta]

Viva the Toyota GR Corolla! This is the Mega APOSTLE to the Hatchbacks.

[@Slimothy]

*22:43** what was bro flashing his lights about* 🤣

[@theredsalmon612]

Bro was like an npc car from forza😂

[@connormckenzie6626]

usually to warn for cops but idk

[@ISR403]

cop ahead

[@davidp2888]

I wish they'd put that color on more models.

[@Platos-Den]

Looks like silver to me which is very common.

[@slickrichelicopter8977]

Gonna need a little extra cash for a new set of tires and the ticket for running the stop sign.😂

[@r3games1985]

You wont have any extra cash after buying this car lol.

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@paulira7407]

Give me the exterior looks of the current Type R, the driving dynamics of the GR Corolla, and the interior of the current Golf R! 😊

[@axledog7297]

The FL5 dynamics are wonderful. I'll take those, as well.

[@rayk7612]

I have a 2023 GRC Circuit edition and love going around the rotary by RV parking where I live. The car is also fun to dive into corners in 2nd gear, then power out of the turn as the car slides and works to keep traction simultaneously. It's an angry little beast much different than most cars out there. Perfect for the Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee. The noise coming out of my engine and exhaust isn’t piped through the speakers, so I'm not sure what Raiti is talking about. The stock exhaust is fine and plenty loud enough for my liking. I've had the car for a little over a year with less than 5k miles on the clock. I might trade it in for an MR2 if Toyota decides to build a modern MR2, but it would be a tough decision. As a hatchback with all-wheel drive, the GRC is a handy little car. Only slightly longer than my old Boxster, the GRC has much more usable space. I'll probably keep my GRC for the next 10 years at least.

[@Powerofthecloud]

@@rayk7612 25’ model had noise isolation added. I guess that drowned out the engine too much so they now pump the sound out speakers like Honda. The 23’ and 24’ are straight engine/exhaust.

[@gramb5611]

To me the car has kind of a weird chunky look around the rear wheels. Be nice to see that smoothed out a bit. Just my weird taste. Overall nice though ! Thanks Joe and Steven

[@carlosh.6172]

I bought one because of this video. Thank you! What a joy to drive!

[@NewUser0998]

This must’ve been filmed earlier in the year. Joe is sweating and it’s definitely not hot enough right now to sweat outside in shorts and a T-shirt in Florida 😂

[@V8EngineSound]

It's about 1pm in Japan, just finished eating lunch, watching Raiti's Rides. I've just checked its price on Toyota's website and I'm extremely surprised that it's more expensive than GR86.

[@axledog7297]

I'm not sure how that's a surprise to you. The car is in its third year of production and, logically, should be more expensive than the 86 thanks to considerably more power and AWD.

[@mattmekhaeil]

Manual only way to go. No debate. More fun to row through your own gears

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Actually now Manual is NOT the ONLY way to go… Now buyers can choose the DAT 8spd if that’s more fun for them… but you can shift the old way if that’s more fun for YOU! 😎

[@axledog7297]

@@brodiwheeler7583 Buyers can choose the DAT if it's more *convenient* or *easier* for them. The manual is, without question, the more *fun* and preferred option. Personally, purchasing this car with an auto is a mistake.

[@elrigioretro1576]

My uncle got the Celica 4wd Carlos Sainz limited edition 4600 out 5000. That’s a bad ass car!

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Good demonstration of what the GR Corolla is all about.

[@ShoobiKenoobi]

Just starting to enjoy my first WI winter with my blue 24 Circuit. Love it!

[@RaitisRides]

That's awesome! Blue is a fantastic color choice for that car!

[@chuckfan1]

​@RaitisRides previous video Shows a Sentra, then the drive portion is a Kicks? Dude.....

[@rickjames6867]

GM should bring back the Geo to compete. Geo Metro GT or something like that. To answer the initial question. Yes Joe. The manual is a must for this car. That's going to be the true drivering enthusiast's choice every time.

[@burningknuckle26]

😂

[@edwardnelson3413]

My first car, Celica GTS all wheel drive back in the late 80’a

[@shamako4ever718]

Alright Joe we about to find now with you!

[@ms3ben]

Looks like fun, but I HATE rev-hang

[@NickB5882]

I’m 50 and I’m probably down to the last 2-3 vehicles that I will ever own. Would really love to have this GR as one of them. I will never get my perfect dream vehicle coz they will never make a 3.5 L Lexus RX AWD with a manual transmission 😂. Congratulations to the GR owners out there. Keep driving and keep GRinning 😂.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome to hear! You should go after it!

[@larrylieteau1770]

Another great review Joe , and BTW i love my 2024 Blue Flame Circuit Edtion

[@timwong580]

I like the wheel size, not too big nor small!

[@axledog7297]

I'd probably still downsize to 17", although the factory wheels are tasteful in regard to design and diameter.

[@mrlafayette1964]

I want one, just wish it came in more colors..this one, red ,black and white.

[@islanddon865]

Driving regularly in Seattle's nightmarish traffic...Auto thank you.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Agreed. Not much traffic here in the Rocky Mtns… but going Auto all the way! 👊🏼

[@islanddon865]

@brodiwheeler7583 l bought my first daily driver auto car in 2012...after nearly 50 years of car ownership. Shifting gears doesn't give me any excitement anymore. New autos shift faster, usually better on gas, sticks get crap for resale and not a pain in traffic.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

@@islanddon865 For me, I’ve rev matched (floating) hundreds of thousands of gears driving truck for 13+ yrs. Learned to drive in my Pop’s ‘86 Ranger with lift and bigger tires and stock clutch, first car I ever financed was a manual ‘96 Camaro, driven hundreds of clients cars that were manual for my car hauling transport and when I worked for a detailing shop in Cali in the late 90’s, and driven hundreds more when I used to sell cars for a living. Manuals are fun, and if there was a car that I loved that only came in manual (Integra Type-S), or had an optional CVT (WRX) it wouldn’t stop me from owning the manual… but if it has an optional Auto, these days… absolutely agree with you, I’m taking the auto. modern autos are excellent! All the “Enthusiast manual-only” gatekeepers can go wiggle their sticks all they want if it makes ‘em feel better about themselves, and they can hate if they want to while they’re roasting their clutch & I’m gapping them in an automatic. They like to think because they can go through all the motions and rev-match blah, blah, blah, that it somehow makes them superior to someone who chooses an auto, but really it just exposes their fragile-over-inflated ego. So you can shift gears the old way? WOW! Here’s a cookie 🍪. I’d much rather just pull a paddle or tap the lever up/down and I’m in the next gear instantly! Way quicker, and have my right hand free to do other things in the car if I want 😉 Technologically speaking, Autos are objectively the more advanced transmission these days, and manual lovers can call themselves a “purist” if they want, I just don’t GAF about all the trendy auto-shaming from those that enjoy rowing their own… I mean from a motorsports perspective, what top-level race cars are still using clutch pedals to go through all the gears these days? Are the pro drivers somehow “not a real enthusiast” because they didn’t go through the 3-4 step process to shift every gear? So lame, quit making a religion out of it. People forget that everyone enjoying motoring in the way they like, and all the different tastes and styles are what makes it so awesome! Enjoying what’s fun for yourself, and appreciating all the diversity, freedom and independence of others enjoying what they like, IS PRECISELY what makes the world-wide car community awesome! I’m all for # savethemanuals for those that want them. But, 2-more gears, faster shifting GR tuned Automatic just makes the GRC even better for my preference. Stay safe & sane up there in The Emerald City traffic! Aloha 🤙🏼

[@kingnasirthesecond]

11:10 joe is PACKING!!! no diddy

[@Cgee3]

Raiti’s Rods. 😅☠️

[@ShenmueAtheist]

​@Cgee3 hahahaha holy shit 😂

[@eastafree1845]

Joe nice video as always. I'm surprised you haven't reviewed the BMW i4 edrive40 2025 yet. Should we be on the lookout for that video?

[@mikevincent3780]

Looks like a fun car to drive

[@wellsbengston4132]

Just picked up a 2025 GR Corolla Premium MT. Loving it so far.

[@andyquentero9856]

😂stop lying

[@wellsbengston4132]

@andyquentero9856 Huh?

[@clownskill11]

The heavy metal gray has got to be the best GR color. Why don’t they all have the hood vents though?? Would love to have this car but I haven’t driven a manual since 2010 when I learned to drive on a Toyota echo!

[@axledog7297]

Why is not having driven a manual for 15 years a problem or a reason not to buy this car?

[@iangray3854]

Can't believe those guys in Japan brought out an auto version of this car.

[@murrynathan]

Don’t drive it over 85 mph. It’ll void your warranty, then the engine will blowup real good. Glad to see you made it back safely, Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

I will definitely be keeping that in mind!

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Sure bud, there’s thousands of them being tracked, but they are all bursting into flames and we don’t hear a thing about it right?

[@murrynathan]

@brodiwheeler7583 So glad you agree!

[@brodiwheeler7583]

@@murrynathan Nah. I don’t, you’re just regurgitating BS sensationalized propaganda. And I don’t even think your gullible enough to believe that they all blow up if driven over 85. There would be thousands of examples if that were the case. You can spread your negativity and ignorance if you want though. 🤙🏼

[@mk5rob42]

​@@brodiwheeler7583thousands? 😂 I've seen like 5 of them since they've been on the market. That car isn't selling at all. Thousands 😂 what an exaggeration....

[@angelo747]

I still wish we got the GR Yaris

[@axledog7297]

Seconded.

[@ThePensacolaRealtor]

Love my bmw 330i 2024 for 41k, 5 year unlimited Mile warranty . Love Toyotas and standards but I would not pay over 32k for this Toyota

[@joelee1195]

are you sure sound is from the speakers?

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

I prefer non carbon roof… but like the vented hood

[@elvissantos5690]

I’m not buying any car without a sunroof, a must for me but I get it, to each its own.

[@xtothebeatyallx]

Love mine on the GTI

[@theredsalmon612]

Would you like a box of Twinkies and tissues?

[@shiftautomotive854]

sunroof messed up the chassis of the car

[@aquinomaster]

Do you like this model or the newer 2025 Model?

[@tmmone12]

I saw on KZbin people are blowing the Turbos on this car 🤔

[@guitarrise4523]

The manual is obviously better. There is no debate.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Better for you! No debating that at all.

[@guitarrise4523]

@ lol 🤣 facts

[@HansDelbruck53]

Did you really ask if a manual transmission is better than an automatic, Joe? You've always known the answer to that question.

[@RaitisRides]

The question isn't for me! LOL

[@Cafienatedman]

Checking the cop car in rear view mirror at 29:27.

[@SpaceAce.3]

Gazoo Racing is also taking over North America Toyota racing TRD. They are now GR North America. Taking over nascar and the Nhra programs.

[@billylam2448]

i've had no problems with 8 inches my whole life 😂😂😂

[@User77989]

Hey Joe, are you gonna ever do a C6 ZR1 review

[@benoitlambert4804]

The five loudest noises: 5. Jet Engine at Takeoff (150 dB) 4. Volcanic Eruption (180 dB) 3. Tunguska Meteor Explosion (200 dB) 2. Nuclear Explosion (250 dB at the epicenter) 1. Joe Raiti 🗣️📢 'TO THE DOOR PANEL!' (Infinite dB)

[@InnercityHillbilly]

I would like to know if the automatic can coast like the stick shift manual transmission? Which is one of the primary reasons why a manual transmission is so much better on fuel economy In the interest of my own integrity and being honest. I haven't watched this video yet.

[@axledog7297]

What the hell are you talking about?

[@jtareptiles6408]

I’d take the gr corolla over the new wrx any day

[@dr.killjoy5001]

New wrx is hideous

[@mtnman3MTA3]

The manual might not be better than the automatic. It’s certainly more fun, engaging, and easier. A manual is easier to use because you don’t have to deal with park and the parking pawl and you control the shifts rather than the transmission shifting whenever it wants to. The GR Corolla is a great car.

[@Raider19582]

Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies 🍪? How about Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Cookies?? 😂

[@Anthonypatrick1]

Joe, comparing the GR Corolla to the Mitsubishi Evo X , which do you think has better 0-60 and better performance overall? Just curious

[@shiftautomotive854]

gr corolla is the modern day evo. Give the gr corolla some time it would be next to level with the evo. I also heard the people who worked on the evo also worked on the gr corolla

[@axledog7297]

The GR Corolla is in its third year of production. Therefore, all of the information to your questions is already out there.

[@vashstampede5933]

Less drivetrain loss, complete control over RPMs, far simpler and cheaper maintenance and repair, I will always prefer manual transmissions over automatics.

[@axledog7297]

Add to the list: More fun, not boring. Owning this car with an automatic transmission would make zero sense.

[@r3games1985]

I like this car but where I live the price is $53.000 msrp. That's way too much for this car. WRX comes in at $40.000 an Elantra N is $45.000 and the Golf R is $52.000.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

There’s no way to option this to a $53k MSRP. That has to be because of a markup.

[@shiftautomotive854]

get the 2024 premium got one for 39k

[@gerardoarellano2070]

can't decide between this or the Elantra N

[@StephenKrenz-y2s]

This no question

[@shiftautomotive854]

gr corolla

[@CodeBonYT]

There are no fake exhaust sounds. Also brakes are akabono.

[@michaeldejesus7418]

Sti vs GRC 1/4mile race?

[@Waldivitis]

I'm not gonna zonk it because I've had 8 inches my whole life and haven't had any issues. 😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@philipc3153]

Gr corolla better than type r?

[@scottbrawley407]

2024 Toyota GR Corolla AWD Premium Hatchback!

[@jeromegriffiths4462]

That’s a Nice Car

[@smitty858]

I really like this car. However, many reports of engine failures….

[@racegt3394]

How many? Do you mean the 0.0001% of total GR Corollas sold? Which by the way for the most part are due to driver error. If you don’t know how to drive a small displacement, highly boosted manual this car is not for you. Hint: do not lug the engine. It’s like giving a kid a keg of gun powder and a match

[@xianshep]

That's like asking: Is having sex BETTER than watching TV alone on the couch?

[@ShenmueAtheist]

Except the auto shifts way faster and goes around a track faster 😵

[@xianshep]

@ShenmueAtheist I could rebut you by continuing with naughty metaphors, but suit yourself - you're probably good at that.

[@LeviGolob]

Imagine being chauffeured around in your GR Corolla! No armrests for the driver! Only the spoiled millionaire in the back seat gets armrests!

[@dannyd7714]

I had a 2015 STI and now have a GR Corolla Circuit Edition, the GRC is better in every way to the STI. The pitiful open diffed weak WRX isn't even in the same class.

[@VBMichael_D]

I think the better question is: is that cornlog 1.6L three cylinder better than the M20A that is in the base Corolla? NO. No it is not. Toyota and everyone else with a 3 digit IQ knows that 4cylinders are better than three for performance, in every aspect. Why would you not build/tune/turbo the 2.0L 4 cylinder? I don't even want an I3 in a motorcycle let alone a car.

[@kengit2]

You’re not serious. It’s ironic you talk about IQ when your comment is displaying a lack of critical thinking, comprehending the ingenuity of this engine and why Toyota chose to go this path for their rally program. This engine was first and foremost developed for sanctioned competitive rallying and we are lucky to have it in a regular production car. The M20A has zero racing pedigree and was never a part of a full racing development program. If you ask me I think Toyota was showing off their engineering prowess by optimizing a power plant with one less cylinder and bravo to them. If the supercar maker Koenigsegg can develop a 1.7 million dollar 600 hp hyper car powered with only 3 cylinders your comment really has no leg to stand on. 3 cylinders presents opportunities to reduce rotational mass and frictional forces while reducing overall weight but it takes engineering ingenuity to optimize and tap into its full potential.

[@axledog7297]

Idiotic comment.

[@mikeg4708]

The Toyota GR 6 sp MT is for men and the automatic is for little girls.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Gazoo ! 😊

[@apietsoedarno7309]

Dude talks like everyone is deaf

[@iangray3854]

I have a manual......so disappointed they are bringing out an automatic.........this car should be manual only.....end of

[@SethKnows]

Ah yes...looks to be about 30 miles of brake dust lol

[@torquemaster0]

lmao it sounds like a fart can 😂🤣

[@dwaynewilliams1822]

This car and a laptop, man, you can whop some as.

[@ericli3091]

GR Corolla or wrx

[@jimmydeneus5322]

Wrx type r type s civic si gr86 corolla sabru coupe manual & more

[@Stan-i5h]

Good review. Please watch your parking lot antics. No need for this and you encourage this bad behavior. Former FHP.

[@shammy313]

Toyota made Subaru kill the STi

[@Datacorrupter234]

digital guages and the tablet center console yuck

[@davefigore7843]

Expensive Fun Toy

[@jimmydeneus5322]

🤎🤎🤎🤎 choose both in my opinion civic type r & gr corolla

[@mrcotter2531]

🤬Toyota! These GRs are blowing engines under normal driving conditions and Toyota is declining warranty engine replacements without exception- atleast Hyundai & Kia are replacing their engines under warranty!

[@shiftautomotive854]

stop with this misinformation only about 2 of them it happened due to poor driving hence the reason toyota declined warranty it wasn’t due to going over 85mph

[@KpopNiDontStop]

with all that plastic inside they coulda started the msrp a lot lower.

[@alengreen589]

No

[@sl-lin0bi529]

If we’re humans and we like updating things why don’t people understand that paddle shifting is essentially manual shifting but it’s at our fingertips now so why go with the old way the slow way of doing things?! Manual is obsolete now at this point imo.

[@racegt3394]

@sl-lin0bi529 Just because a blind man does not see the light doesn’t make the sun less bright

[@axledog7297]

Low IQ comment.

[@tusharparekh8060]

Bedt🎉

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesW8316]

Nope, no spare tire kills it....😂

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Think is cost about $22,000

[@jasiantheasian8894]

this car aint 22k

[@mattmekhaeil]

I didn’t know a performance Corolla is 22k. Sign me up then

[@jasiantheasian8894]

@@mattmekhaeil bro forgot to double it

[@mattmekhaeil]

@@jasiantheasian8894 bro can’t detect sarcasm

[@jasiantheasian8894]

@@mattmekhaeil champ, i meant the original user, cant read right

[@TomBreyfogle]

Raiti at the bar : " ON BOTTLE!"