The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is a Huge Win for Toyota | MotorWeek Track Test

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing was key in making the Supra sport coupe’s return possible, but they weren’t done. They’ve now applied their skills to a totally mainstream nameplate- the compact Corolla. So let's see how far they could go with Toyota’s entry-level commuter. #ToyotaGRCorolla #Toyota #GazooRacing
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[@kavalere]

ITs so awesome the host is STILL doing this show. He's always done an awesome job.

[@jdmbren13]

formal, I thought I was tripping out but thats freakin* awesome

[@usadaytrader]

And I always enjoy your financial videos Milton

[@fuddrucker74]

​@@usadaytrader was just about to say something to that effect. Lol

[@chuckers40]

42 years and John Davis hasn't lost his touch.

[@Cats_Are_Scary]

I used to watch this show when I was a kid since the mid 1980’s on PBS. Still a great show.

[@tizodd6]

This new batch of JDM sports cars would be nice if dealerships weren't price gouging😕

[@350z33hr]

Oh well supply and demand. If you can't afford it too bad 🤡

[@tizodd6]

@@350z33hr It's honestly not even about being able to afford it. It's the principle of it. If the MSRP is $35k, it's crazy to buy for $60k+. I can afford it, I just refuse to be played like that.

[@tyhyhh]

@@350z33hr bro uses clown emoji lol

[@350z33hr]

@@tizodd6 I've never seen a $60k markup but cool story

[@tizodd6]

@@350z33hr Not sure what your issue is. Do I know you irl or something? Why are you coming at me with clown emojis, making assumptions about my finances, and saying "cool story bro"? I'm honestly confused where this energy is coming from. Also, I never said anything about a $60k markup. What I mentioned is a $25k markup ($60 - $35 = $25).

[@momsbasement656]

Bless John Davis. Was the only exposure to car content in the 80s for us living in the sticks with PBS the only TV. His voice is audio comfort food.

[@TheSmokingDen]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who feels that way! ❤

[@AdamG1983]

A Corolla that can do 0-60 in 5 and 1/4 mile in the low 13 sec What a time to be alive

[@beegchunguz7425]

On 3 cylinders.

[@rmp5s]

One of the VERY few new cars I LEGITIMATELY want. The markups are RIDICULOUS, though.

[@ethanlau279]

Markups will turn into discounts when the economy takes a dump and no one can afford them.

[@rmp5s]

@@ethanlau279 Absolutely 100% correct.

[@potatochobit]

just buy a GOLF R I guess, same performance. I bought a cooper S, probably should have got the JCW.

[@stevethomas760]

Bought my GR Core for $40.5K. I called a lot of dealers, MSRP + $1600 dealer add ons

[@rmp5s]

@@stevethomas760 Not TOO terrible...

[@brucewayne2773]

Mr. Davis, thank you so much for doing such a great job hosting/ narrating as you always have since 1981 ❤👍. I do miss your initial drive in a convertible in the beginning of every episode.

[@alphanation368]

I cannot believe this dude is still alive haha. I remember this guy back in the 90s. He has such a unique, recognizable voice.

[@nezabytes]

Me too. Love this guy

[@wholespeed]

Those tires were screaming louder than the 2 year old on my last flight to Omaha.

[@CalvinHikes]

The kid must have known that the plane is going to Omaha

[@Acdetomaso]

So every KZbinr and their mom gets to review this car before motorweek that’s what this world has come to folks

[@gregcarloss-mpt-3078]

No, I was on the press launch a while back so we were still one of the first. We did a first drive then and did a our usual road test when they sent to to us in MD recently.

[@Rosso488]

I love that Toyota is still making hot hatches.

[@gonepostal9101]

I could see this thing being pretty fun here in my hometown on the North Shore of Lake Superior in the winter with a set of Nokians or Blizzaks.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

For that price and the mark ups! They can rot on the dealer floor!

[@tommieboi707]

The issue is people are buying them up at those markup prices!!

[@honda116969]

It's crazy to look at the time & the way things have changed! In 20 years it has changed to a factory 3-cylinder 🚗💨 can run what a supercar did 20 yrs ago!

[@leonsilcott4895]

Who wants a fwd boring movie when you could have action packed DC awd movie

[@honda116969]

@@leonsilcott4895 I used to be into the small cars but I'm getting older now and I bought myself a 22 Toyota Tacoma 6-speed manual transmission & I'm not looking 🔙

[@shawnbauman5463]

More like 30 years ago

[@Montblanc1986]

Mitsubishi was doing this in the 90s Toyota has made nothing special here. No torque vector and way less performance than early STi and Evos

[@honda116969]

@@Montblanc1986 when you make a Toyota Supra you don't need any of that goofy shit... Must i remind you and they had those badass MR2's

[@robertalicea5585]

Toyota should put this package in the sedan as well

[@oreally8605]

Now if you could actually find one for less than $50,000 you'll do fine..

[@stevethomas760]

My GR Core, $40.5K

[@bryanpascual3543]

When you want a sports car but GF tells you to get a practical Corolla:

[@Midwest..]

1/4 miles time low 13 sec is pretty quick 😊

[@TheSmokingDen]

This is awesome. Its a special car. Now how about a GR Camry with 430 elec-assist four pot ponies? 0 to 60 in 4.4.

[@truth6242]

This guy has helped remember Owings Mills, MD zip code every time I need to type it when working job.

[@xray111xxx]

A great car you can never get. The price gouging, and dealer greed is just shameful. One of the best Toyotas you have ever seen, you can never get. Rare, and the dealer make this a car only the lucky few will have.

[@bliglum]

It's a Cool Corolla, which is almost a contradiction in terms!... But it looks like a lot of tire squealing understeer around the track there.

[@michaelfried3123]

15-20k Dealer mark up's if you can even find one to buy.

[@cheeng1]

I love fast econoboxes....but $40K (starting) for a corolla is too much money for a car that a 7 year old Camaro or Mustang could beat.

[@mainscrizz]

might as well get a Tesla with that viewpoint...

[@TheOzthewiz]

Forget the hype.........starting point is $50K. Btw, the Mustang or Camaro looks WAY BETTER , I wouldn't care if they were SLOWER than THIS box!

[@curtfox91]

@@TheOzthewizit’s not hype the car has front and rear lsd ,huge brakes,300hp 3 clyinder people are already making 500hp w this engine and that’s on the stock block.

[@mikea5205]

Does this also need 35 beeps to lock and unlock it like other Toyotas?

[@eddiegray793]

Price is crazy high

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Price is perfect

[@vvvvel]

It's like buying 1 new car for the price of 2 new slow cars.

[@iJakku]

Dealership walk me out when I wanted to check it out and test drive one. I didn't know it was the one in the show room floor since I only saw it in stock online. They also aren't interested in negotiating on price.

[@HAL-dm1eh]

3:11 That scream! 🤣

[@baileybehzadi2308]

Love that the host is still around 💪🏻

[@dustingd1]

John Davis, you are an auto LEGEND. We love you! 40 plus years in the game with more shine to show! Bless you sir!

[@abuelb]

I cant believe this dude is still around. I used to watch his car reviews on tube TV back in the 80s. What a legend! 😂😂😂

[@austinfrazier7325]

How much dealer markup?

[@jbar_85]

Why are the tires squealing so much? Should it have different tires?

[@Lairex_Rai]

I think your driver could have gotten a faster time at the drag strip, he just had sport mode on not expert. Was able to get a 13.2 on my gr corolla but still a great video guys as always

[@DullerCrab]

I mean he was 1/10th of a second off of you, I’m sure elevation came into play

[@4estfloor]

Now imagine a protune with a full exhaust.... A bigger Turbo and injectors....

[@schmo7777]

​@@4estfloor kaboom! Haha. They are already blowing.

[@4estfloor]

@@schmo7777 really? Hahaha. Is this the new EJ257? Hahaha

[@93tegDA]

The perfect daily driver here in upstate NY... I want one Soo bad, but that price tho....😮😢

[@gtrance3567]

Please try to provide more exhaust sound in your videos. Thank you.

[@Jesusbcappin]

Im very pleased that this car exists. Bravo toyota for making a very well executed, fun compact that i probably wont have the money to buy ever.

[@pushtoyota]

Love my GR Corolla really feels like my evo 9. I love both of them!

[@ManuelFresh100]

No way you'll find one for 37k 😂

[@eddieg6436]

Toyota, BUILD a new MR-2!!!

[@mmc2k9999]

Toyota should make more GR core. Cut down on dealerships markups

[@gorrilaunit99]

Great Hatchback, *Just not sporty enough in looks for me* 😅

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Will sell like absolute hotcakes

[@moejr1974]

whatever fanboy

[@BlueHokage]

@@moejr1974 ok boomer

[@moejr1974]

@@BlueHokage not a boomer

[@stevebuscemi3622]

At 50k MSRP

[@pbfloyd13]

Great $40k sports car, unfortunately dealerships think it a great $60k - $70k sports car...

[@stevethomas760]

You're right it's is not a $60-$70K car. My Core was $40.5K

[@nezabytes]

I want one so freakin bad...

[@malcolmar]

Another job well done MW. I LOVE this car! Very well done Toyota!

[@TD05SSLegacy]

24lbs of boost? 😮 GR stands for ‘GRenade! 😅😂

[@SpeedGasmEvo9]

Would anyone sell their EVO 8/9 to get into one of these? I would love to test drive the GR Corolla one day.

[@fc872e1]

Anyone know the markup dealers are putting on these, and actual pricing?

[@stackthatartpaper]

Saw a base model on sale for 40k in Dallas area once, but most places have them listed at 50

[@stevethomas760]

I called a LOT of dealerships in February. Most were 5K over, few 10K and couple 15K. Got my Core GR for MSRP + $1600 dealer add ons. My clock is ticking a little faster than most, I'm 73. Considering today's market I thought it was a decent price ($40.5K)

[@JuniorLexus6692]

What a hell of a machine. And I bet it starts all the time when asked & will never leave you stranded.🤗👏🏽🔥

[@tanaka90]

That is the case for someone who provides routine maintenance and exercise proper driving in this or any car

[@JuniorLexus6692]

@@tanaka90 Not really.. Japanese cars age like fine wine🍷while German cars age like milk🥛with a early expiration date. Lol

[@JuniorLexus6692]

With a German car both you and your mechanic have joint custody.🤗

[@tanaka90]

haha nice troll

[@mackfar27]

@@JuniorLexus6692 Talk to him. TALK TO HIM!!!

[@steveflor9942]

Listening to this thing grind its front tires to dust around around a race track? Is that supposed to be fun?

[@Yormsane]

This would be fantastic fun on twisty back roads, I'd be heading for the hills right away!

[@ardyansyah.s9613]

Available in indonesia?

[@stackthatartpaper]

If it didn’t cost as much as my top trim Tacoma, I’d buy one tomorrow.

[@i5auto247]

agreed, it costs 48k in canada which is ridiculous as a wrx starts at below 33k

[@yetanotherlancer]

Please give us back our MT SE and XSE models.

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

I wish the US got the GR Yaris 😣

[@nostradamus7648]

Their engines are blowing up. Scotty Kilmer just pointed that out.

[@clifflee5404]

Really wish they had a 2 door version

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I truly find that cars in this weight class are a heap of fun if the have a standard transmission and at least 150hp, but 300hp 275 torque, i can't even begin to imagine how good that feels on the seat of the pants. People overestimate how much car they can handle, this is enough car to have anyone smiling 24-7.

[@germanengineering204]

Unless you've already driven much faster cars like my M240i xdrive or an RS3 for example! Just saying....😄

[@mikeydude750]

bought one december 2023, can confirm it is stupid fun in the corners and puts a huge goofy grin on my face someone described it as "a 20k car with a 20k drivetrain" and yeah that's certainly true, the interior is definitely cheap. but boy is it fun enough where i don't care

[@johannjohann6523]

I so do not want to like this Corolla GR because of the 3 cylinder engine. But watching it perform on the track, and being able to adjust the power to the rear wheels - manually instead of a computer plus all wheel drive with a manual gearbox helps one overlook that 3 cylinder, especially since its making 300 HP. Which is crazy.

[@salemengineer2130]

Dealers in my area are asking $10k over MSRP... Just not happening in my case.

[@stevethomas760]

I called a LOT of dealers, MSRP + $1600 dealer add ons. It can be done

[@foxtrot685]

It really is a shame that Toyota offers no intermediate performance version in between this and a Corolla XSE. This is nice; I’d never buy it. However I would buy something with a 6 speed, lsd, fwd, 200+ up for $28k to $30k. I know toyota doesn’t really like turbos as a long term solution, so it seems like a tuned version of the 2.5L from the Camry would work and a throwback to when sport compacts had tuned versions of family sedan engines. Missed opportunity.

[@Mrlg220]

Agreed, I wish they'd bring back the XRS, especially with all the dealer markups on the GR. Would also be nice to be able to get a moonroof with a sedan version, which allegedly was rumored some time ago

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Great pocket rocket, not some crumby low 15 second car but this gets into the low 13s. Wow. And the "low budget feel" easily translates into less electronics that will go stale over time and/or break.

[@kenkozawa9810]

Hopefully getting mine soon 😊

[@Mmb0927]

I own 22elantra dct. I had a jb4 piggy back tuner. On it and was able run. 0-60. 4.4 sec. Rest car stock I was able to do this. By custom map I. Made and. Limit the boost. By gear

[@jeretso]

Video is so dark. Black and asphalt colors camouflage the beautiful lines. I hope they have lighter interior colors.

[@dondelchulia3189]

This car should be no more than 32 at the lowest trim, instead it’s 45 before you can even think of getting in one

[@chaff5]

Funny how the prior Civic Type R was giving a lot of flack for looking like a boy racer but the GR Corolla, following in a similar design, is deemed to be cool.

[@TheRealCatof]

I'm worried about the reliability of a 3 banger turbo with 300 horsepower.

[@TheFK8Life]

My turbo 4 makes 640hp just fine - direct injection is awesome 👌

[@jimiburns6891]

It’s a toyota

[@TheRealCatof]

@@jimiburns6891 They've made unreliable cars before

[@lucienpetrus3851]

Now that's a Toyota folks watch and learn. Cape Town South Africa 🌍

[@WFO.]

GR = Great Review

[@CalvinHikes]

Sounds good, not buying a 3 cylinder

[@2daih4]

Dealer mark ups really blows

[@ljmorris6496]

Decent but the price is why the the Focus RS and Evo hit the exit doors, even MW admit they not sure how long it will be for sale. I'd get a 2.7 CT4-V for that, a base v8 Mustang/Challenger/Camaro even Hyundai Ns for a little less.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

The price is perfect and no one and i mean NO one want's a hyunDIE.. This is a far better option than anything you just listed

[@wesleyrice2138]

@@allentoyokawa9068 Yeah - something not expounded in this video is Toyota's reliability compared to competition.

[@ppham444]

Why are the tires screeching like pigs going to the slaughter house?

[@sohchx]

Yeah...... to bad you can't get one. I've been waiting for months to trade my STi in on one of these

[@MrHugawa]

300 HP in that small car, I thought it would be faster..not that 0-60 in 5 seconds is slow by any means. Maybe a boost of electricity would quicken that a bit

[@stevebuscemi3622]

And then ruin the balance by adding a 400lbs battery. More displacement is always the solution liberal

[@Kullgan]

Damn l thought it was a review from the 90s lol

[@BrandonDeshohn]

Should’ve made a GR four door Corolla. It just looks better

[@ttinnovations3310]

love this channel, but these cars that you can not buy are making me sad

[@soldieroftafari]

Want one of these SO BAD

[@roderickedwards9852]

Toyota stepping up the game with the GR package, They make the Corolla more better than good, now put more go in the Coro, I'd remember theGT-S &XRS.

[@richki.24]

I wouldn't call it Entry Level ... the ones I've seen in my area have all been in the $45k range ...

[@FJTabb]

50k for a Corolla 😕

[@jasonbabin1190]

So awesome but no one will be able to buy one or have more than 500 available in US.

[@colint14]

Wish every company wasnt pushing the limits of everything. Give me a 2800lbs corolla with a 2gr V6 for $27k

[@JoeWitAFro]

Toyota this is what we WANTED, we just can't get them because of limited stock and inflated prices.

[@ecjaye]

I nned this car in Ice Cap body color.

[@hyd119]

Yeah great car I've driven it. Not even remotely 'enthusiast' prices. Imagine if Toyota had kept Scion and kept building the brand.

[@2dfx]

Good luck getting one at MSRP. A huge win for Toyota dealers indeed.

[@wesleyrice2138]

Considering most of their sales are SUVs and other cars, it is hard to play devil's advocate for the dealer.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

the interesting thing is that Toyota specifically adapted the Toyota GR Yaris into a Corolla body for the USDM and Canadian market. Honda on the other hand, gave the EU, Japan, and US the same FL5 Honda Civic Type R; but gave the USDM an extra manual only Acura Integra Type S to play with.

[@AngelLopez-hc2df]

❤❤ Toyota Corolla GR ❤️❤️

[@Rosso488]

Okay all auto manufactures listen up. There’s nothing wrong with a gear leaver in fact MOST people prefer it over these buttons and knobs.

[@svenlabots1869]

Fair enough. Let me get this straight. A great review by Motorweek as always, but...such an amount of buck for a pimped Corolla? Maybe it's a lot of fun, but you could easily get something else for that price. Is Toyota afraid of releasing a new Celica?

[@AndreLei1982]

Why would Toyota release a new Celica? There’s the GR86, the GR Corolla / GR Yaris (depends on the market) and the GR Supra in 4 and 6 cylinder options. I don’t know which full range auto maker offer more sports cars at the moment. As much as I’d love a new Celica (I own a 1990 one besides some other Toyotas) it would be either too close to the GR86 or too close to the GR Supra. There’s just no niche for a Celica at this point.

[@eadad]

Alice in chains would! My favorite song!

[@xxxpensive1415]

I haven't seen none In the streets Im pretty sure it will be discontinued soon

[@kevindavis5966]

Who is this made for? Who is willing to spend $40-50k for a Corolla??

[@beexiong2995]

You would be surprised. People are buying these with 10k markups

[@kevindavis5966]

@@beexiong2995 Right, but who?

[@beexiong2995]

@@kevindavis5966 a lot of people. Check youtube for new owners. Been popping up a lot lately

[@germanengineering204]

Young naive buyers lol!!

[@abikepeddler]

Actually, hear me out. The GR Corolla Circuit and Morizo Editions are... bargains. Yes, even at $50k. The reason I say this is because the production run for these is going to be very limited and these things will follow the GR Yaris into the world of instant collector cars. You buy one of these, take care of it and it will hold it's residual value better then 95% of the cars on offer today. People make arguments that the GR Corolla isn't as fast nor as cheap nor as luxury as some other cars and that argument holds true. But those people also miss the financial component of this car. It is a low-production unit coming from a major manufacturer that historically has produced some of the most sought after and collectible performance cars. A GR Corolla/Yaris is like gold and those that placed orders will likely find that this car is essentially free.

[@broderp]

36K for a econo box with a 3 cylinder turbo is not reasonable. Starting at $25K and moving up to around $30 wou,d be "reasonable". Forget dealer markups. Not going to do it.

[@grpAfactory]

Dealers will ruin it for Toyota with their insane markups..

[@HiSteOfMnd]

And that’s why they call it “stealerships”…. price gouging galore 👎🏽

[@TheOzthewiz]

Capitalism on steroids...

[@shaolin224]

I'm glad Toyota filled in the gap of the missed Ford Focus RS since Ford is only making Suvs and trucks. Except for the Mustang

[@crocglox7797]

will that engine fit in a first gen. Scion xB / Toyota bB?

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

I was wondering the same for my 09 Vibe GT lol, I mean they're both toyotas too, right

[@retrocompaq5212]

turbo a 1zz instead, newer toyotas engines are junks