The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla DAT Is A Hotter Hatch For A More Slothful Enthusiast

[@theredline]

Happy Weds guys! We wanted to clarify that after we drove this car and filmed it, we discovered how to actually engage the launch control in this car and you have to pull both paddles first before brake torquing it. Once we get one back home for a week, we’ll retest the 0-60 time and see if we can get a slightly quicker run! 😅

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Which begs the question, why do car manufacturers make it so difficult to activate launch control? It should be readily available, like a drive mode option.

[@Masterguy635]

@@TheBreakfastLover it should just be slam the brake and gas, then let go of the brake. anything else is complicated for the sake of being complicated

[@gerry9306]

​@@Masterguy635perhaps you're too simple

[@shinymike4301]

With the Mark 8.5 Golf R available for less money, looks better, destroys the Corolla in a drag race, why would anyone buy this 3 cyl pos?

[@rio_s550]

​You're a clown 🤡​@@shinymike4301

[@Supernova-lc2yf]

11 videos in a week, the workrate is crazy from RR 🔥🔥 and this car is beautiful 😍

[@theredline]

Thank you for that acknowledgment! We couldn’t do it without our amazing editors Rob and Martin. It has most definitely been a crazy busy past couple of weeks with travel and filming, but we’re so happy to bring you guys all the content first! 😊

[@janoycresnova9156]

Man's gotta eat

[@tsenif]

I cannot believe a fully loaded GR Corolla with the 8spd is more money than a Gold R DSG, which comes fully loaded & atill has more features rhan the GR Corolla.

[@shempowell7911]

Okay let’s compare the reliability’s of both.

[@30hours51]

Golf R is a joke with the touch screen bs

[@Indifference2000]

Is VW higher end than Toyota or something??? 😆

[@krane15]

@@Indifference2000 Its a more rounded family friendly car. You don't pickup grandma to drive her to prayer meeting in a Toyota GR unless you want her bones rattling for a week.

[@krane15]

@@shempowell7911 Lets not. Especially when the GR hasn't been around long enough to make a valid comparison. The Golf R is 20 years old.

[@Laptops1781]

This car not having any kind of arm rest would be an absolute deal breaker for me

[@hondajacka2]

you can buy an aftermarket arm rest. No biggie.

[@drkcyd1]

There's no arm rest because your arm is supposed to be using the manual stick shift. I can't stand when car manufacturers do this.... I agree with you, if you turn the manual car automatic you need to include an arm rest on the new seats. But its cheaper to keep the "manual" seats, so, SOL for us and profits for Toyota.

[@ssboxer]

6:22 That burble is everything. Listening on Airpod Max headphones and that 300-hp engine sounds divine! 🥰

[@brahsumatra]

After dealing with the GR carnage an automatic transmission makes it a more appealing daily driver yet the asking price is insane.

[@krane15]

Yep, its entry level economy car appellation is no more. If you think that's insane, the RAV4 Prime top out at 50K. The upcoming revised 2025 may cost even more.

[@mrnextlevel]

Mr Bey continues to be the best at product knowledge and knowing his shiese. How many auto reviewers can tell you what architecture the car is built on.

[@brianhoefer7148]

You have to put it in launch mode then pull both paddle shifters and release to set the launch.

[@gustavolasanta1482]

Stop buying overpriced cars and show these companies they need to lower prices.

[@Fudge_Fantasy]

Good luck

[@bradleynewchapter]

You should watch a video on how much it costs a manufacturer to make a vehicle and study profit margins 🤡

[@gustavolasanta1482]

@@Fudge_Fantasy I know! Just crazy to pay that much for a Corolla.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

This isn’t a commuter car. This is a hot hatch. It’s a 3rd or 4th car. It’s a vanity purchase…. The people who are buying these will gladly pay over $40,000.

[@gustavolasanta1482]

@@NomenClature-o8s yeah yeah I know what it is and stand by my statement. For that price you can get much better cars that can do the same thing or close. Besides how many people do you think will use a GR for Rallying and beat it up?

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

The Toyota GR series is pretty cool! It's all about performance and sporty vibes. The GR86 and GR Supra have been getting a lot of love from car enthusiasts.

[@WestUCoog]

The GR has so much character, it's great! The CTR is so polished it might feel boring.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@WestUCoog no the civics not boring. It’s polished and refined and fun to drive. The corolla is nowhere near that. And too polished isn’t a bad thing

[@BboyVReck]

​@naveenthemachine I know someone trade civic FL5 Type R for a NC miata

[@misnomerl6329]

@@naveenthemachine Do you even own one? 😂 I have both CTR / GRC and mx5 with recaro pkg. CTR is not even close to “fun” compared to the other two.

[@cellman1829]

I understand it's a Corolla but for 50 Gs that interior looks beyond cheap and dated !! 😂

[@thegamerbrotherman2399]

And fake leather too lol

[@naveenthemachine]

@@thegamerbrotherman2399 and lots of cheap plastic. Lots of it…😆🤣

[@johnkonde1975]

Keep in mind that when you include dealer markup, taxes, and fees, the total price will be 70 Gs

[@intrastate7491]

Lol what do you do with your interior? Lick and caress it everyday?

[@rio_s550]

I love seeing all the hate for this car, can't wait for mine to arrive soon

[@thegamerbrotherman2399]

This is a high school kid car for those of you living at home with parents who think it’s cool to go race around and strain a 3 cylinder engine red lining it at every light. Go look at cars in that price range Lexus, Acura, Audi or some BMWs and the see how cool that over priced lawn mower is.

[@rio_s550]

@thegamerbrotherman2399 this is what I'm talking about 😄 and it's mostly the people who are broke lmao

[@uriel7940]

@@rio_s550It’s honestly wild to see how much hate people have for a fucking car. It’s a car. Like dude, if you don’t like it. Cool but like why are you waking up and going on KZbin to just be a negative ass. Also, nice! This car is awesome!

[@rio_s550]

@@uriel7940 just sad and thanks man I appreciate it

[@johnkonde1975]

@@thegamerbrotherman2399 Audi or BMW are unreliable German cars that break down every week, no thanks!

[@JonnyMaestas]

The launch control happens when you hold both paddle shifters at the same time. 5.2 without launch control is pretty damn good.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@JonnyMaestas but the automatic is slower than the manual 😆

[@JonnyMaestas]

@@naveenthemachine fair but you won’t abuse the clutch trying to get a good start

[@masterwhopper414]

​@naveenthemachine if you just hit the gas instead of trying to launch both versions, the automatic WILL smoke the manual. Like Sofyan said, likely a fail to execute true launch control (or perhaps it needs to be more broken in)

[@EvendimataE]

the wide body trim gave it like $20k worth of added appeal

[@itstygerr]

The Premium Plus starts at $45k and is probably closer to $55k-60k after accessories + markups... And you're telling me it doesn't have a center console? What??

[@janoycresnova9156]

All good but that budget cramped interior is a deal breaker.

[@krane15]

A lot of people don't get this. Its not a family car by any means. If you're single, fine.

[@tabeenhossain4331]

Respect your reviewing skills mate keep it up🔥🔥🔥

[@mr.potatohead6370]

Track mode is not 50:50 distribution anymore. It’s a variable 60:40 to 30:70 depending on driving condition. Gravel is 50:50.

[@ksdking1013]

Your mic sound is great ❤

[@atweber]

$50k is crazy just a get a Golf R.

[@khaki_man]

As someone who thought they'd never stray from Subaru, I want this as my next car.

[@PierreNoisette-o7p]

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen ????????????????????????

[@joek1353]

Nice to have an automatic for those that can't drive manual. The price increase is a bit steep for something that catches on fire 😅

[@krane15]

Manuals are overrated. Auto advancement has surpassed them in every way. On the other hand, if you want simplicity, they will always offer that.

[@gtb5]

@@krane15 and then EV surpasses any ICE in terms of performance and fuel economy and the rest, but no two pedal car can replicate manual feel if one knows how to master it, just like vinyl player/DSRL camera vs digital music/phone camera

[@scottpeters8640]

Another great video. While, I am not in the target demo for this car I would love to drive it. I have driven a number of DCT-equipped cars, both fast and slow ones, and do not care much for the DCT. I would rather have the traditional 8-speed every day of the week.

[@90cents49]

300 hp from 3 cylinder is crazy👍

[@krane15]

Which should give you clue of its longevity. Its going to burn through everything real fast.

[@GavrielLevi]

Great stuff Soyfan!!!!!!!!!

[@toyotaofclermont]

Love this review!

[@ericB3444]

This was designed before Toyota said no more ugly cars. I think a lot of people would like this value in a car that looks like a BMW 2 series but is even prettier.

[@cbotten106]

I don't think it's ugly (well compared to the RAV4) but that is so subjective.

[@Jmarzx]

@@cbotten106exactly!! Haha the GR is a nice car it needs to have that metal grey color and all black accents nd ppl will break necks with a full catted DP exhaust no res this thing will be sounding worth its price also

[@ericB3444]

@@cbotten106 it’s not subjective because it looks like a roach had a car as a kid.

[@Ohaiuze]

Whether you think it's ugly or not, is really unimportant for two main reasons. It's a performance focused no frills vehicle meant to also be daily drive-able, and it's not intended to attract attention (unless you get the highest trim with the hood bulge vents/carbon fiber hood. It's supposed to look common, the base model used for it is a Corolla after all. Those who know will appreciate what it is, and everyone else won't even notice it. That's something I personally like. A sleeper performance vehicle that also has a fair bit of utility. Also, I'm afraid you don't know what the word subjective means. sub·jec·tive /səbˈjektiv/ adjective adjective: subjective 1. based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions. Even if you conducted a survey consisting of millions of answers to the question of beauty, and yielded a result of 60% claiming this car was ugly, they would still be arriving at that conclusion subjectively, meaning not based on logic or reason. Another way of explaining this is if I were to ask you to convince me that it's ugly, you'd be unable to, in the same way I would be unable to convince you that it looks good. You cannot reason someone out of a position they didn't reason themselves into. The only kind of objective claims one could make about the car would be demonstrable specifications like horse power, number of cup holders, cubic feet of storage, etc. You know, things that can be observed by anyone and couldn't be misinterpreted by a reasonable person.

[@ericB3444]

@@Ohaiuze all my responses are objective. This car is $41,000.

[@s4awd2]

It is such a fun car to drive

[@rdham64]

You said 100 hp per liter, you mean cylinder.

[@bacchus003]

Nice you got to drive that in the Charlotte Area!

[@ctsealteam6]

Not having the sunroof is a plus imo. I don't understand the obsession towards sunroof. 1 less thing to go wrong, less weight on the top of the car. In all the other cars that I have which comes with sunroof, the only time I opened them is during test drive. and they were shut ever since.

[@mSeabass]

Agreed. My 2023 challenger scatpack has one and it's never been used.

[@gnd144]

300 hp is impressive, it would be interesting to see the 0-60 times with the A/C on full blast!??

[@krane15]

Not sure about this GR but they typically have auto shout-off at full throttle.

[@iLLustrious85]

Bey hasn't aged a bit in 10 years, nice hatch.

[@tylergarcia2693]

Definitely a nice addition but the price is tough. Top trim premium plus with the DAT is 48k and that’s before the dealers get a hold of you with markups. Biggest issue I have with the GR Corolla is its economy interior. The sound system alone is arguably the worst in its class. 49k should get you a lot better interior wise but then again it’s a “Corolla”.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Sofyan, Thanks so much for supplying 7:41 the appropriate word to describe the shocking presence of an automatic shifter in a GR Corolla- MONSTROSITY Sneaking the term 'Slothful Enthusiast' into the video title also merits a big 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@DenisDamulira23]

They offer both. Stop whining guys. get what you prefer (Manual) and give folks freedom to choose what they want.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@DenisDamulira23 If you want Sofyan to stop 'whining,' please post an original comment to that effect or send him a direct email. For myself, the last thing I want on public roadways is an even larger number of drivers, who lack fundamental skills, operating 300 hp cars. Understand?

[@johnkonde1975]

rightlanehog, you're so tall that this GR Corolla is too tiny for you, you need a yellow school bus LOL!

[@anthonyhardison3398]

They did a disservice to the car by deleting the fog lights!!!!

[@KN-jw7ts]

Amen!!!

[@cbotten106]

Toyota still has someone there counting the pennies.

[@krane15]

Depends on if they upgraded their conventional light. Many manufactures have deleted them due to more advanced LED design. They will auto adjust to different areas of the road making specific fog lights, u necessary. However, this GR doesn't appear to be one of those cars.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I would choose the manual, if this was my second car, my fun toy to play with but if this was my only car, my daily driver, I would go with the automatic.

[@garrettlake4181]

Should this be rated 2024’s worst interior?

[@joshualewis2367]

Sofyan for 25 you can get a bigger screen on the corolla sedan in usa. It’s a 10.5 inch screen size😊

[@glennmadsen9259]

Launch control you have to hold both paddles towards the steering wheel

[@Jmarzx]

15:31 I noticed the Launch control on the auto on yours and tophers review it sluggish seems like a tune is needed to modify the launch control settings

[@JuanLopez-kw9of]

An automatic in this type of car is a deal breaker for me. I understand why Toyota did this and I'm glad car enthusiasts still have options like this. All the naysayers will remember this when all cars become electric.

[@LondonHasFallin]

I have yet to see one of these in my town. 😅 I've seen four Honda Type R cars though.

[@JonathanChow180]

Nice!

[@supersteve1585]

Wish acura put this much effort for their 10 speed manual mode😢

[@mariospenard5125]

Cool sport car! ❤

[@pumpernickel2985]

Nice Nautica Jacket, Costco buy 👌

[@Duuhvis]

Think I prefer my manual. Also if you want pops just add a BOV. You get one every now and then

[@jc.1157]

It’s wild to me that Toyota still has the same inside lock/unlock indicator plastic piece above the handle that’s been around for 40+ years. I certainly understand the whole ‘don’t fix what’s not broken’ but c’mon..

[@ajjax89]

You mind as well get the 2 door with that back seat size.. (if they offer that) or make it a 3 door like the Hyundai

[@stevenmoore3850]

Id pull out that foam in the trunk and put a full size spare in i dont believe in fixaflat kits

[@Sami.the.auto.advisor]

I have a feeling we may be seeing an automatic Civic Type R soon.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@Sami.the.auto.advisor I doubt it on a Type R, but certainly possible for the Integra Type S.

[@coltonbriggs71]

You've got to be shitting me. If you can't drive a manual, just get the GR Corolla. 😂 My bad Get a regular Corolla cvt😂🤣😆

[@fale892]

If Honda want to sell more, they would need to. Just makes sense

[@ShakeemAndCars]

I hope not 🤢

[@Marbind]

Sure with a CVT and hybrid drivetrain.

[@dmack7265]

They should make this sedan in this trim with thie same engine.

[@r3games1985]

I was excited for this version coming out BUT. Here in Canada it's $53.000 just for the core edition! Now I can afford it but can't justify that price for a Corolla. I ordered the Elantra N instead at $44.000 for the 2025. It's fully loaded as the GR Corolla is not and has a worse interior.

[@CharCharTV]

Does the new GR86 have the same direct shift transmission?

[@Jmarzx]

14:55 this is a louddd stock engine id modify it immediately exhaust wise nd be good nd intake and BOV ur goood nd if u want a flex fuel tune boom u good fashooo

[@berniecalo01]

Does the wireless phone charger still make phones overheat?

[@Alexramos]

He keeps mentioning it is a Corolla! A 50k Corolla 😂. GIVE ME A BETTER RADIO WITHOUT GIANT BEZELS

[@Ma89644]

Congratulations for the new phone 😂

[@robsnow2099]

Now do the Type R ...

[@jdrules23]

Going over 85mph, still voids warranty?

[@DRayL_]

It's crazy that they can make an odd number value motor that isn't off balance. Cool car, but I'm not paying nearly $50K for it. IMO, WAY too high of price for this car, especially when the interior is lacking in many aspects. No way am I giving that much money for a "fast Corolla".

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Look at Edmunds…there’s several at $40k

[@DRayL_]

@@NomenClature-o8s Thanks! Honestly, I just find it crazy that, these days, something like this could be so expensive. It's a Corolla. But hey, some people will love it and buy it. They wouldn't make them if people won't buy. It's just my own personal opinion. Someone who loves this and will pay for it has their own valid opinion.

[@dnice362]

It’s insane. The civic too, nearly 50k for a fast civic is just laughable. Like I cannot tell family and friends I paid 50k for this or a civic. They check me into a hospital lol

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@DRayL_ it’s crazy expensive. It’s a vanity item. But there are a lot of things driving that price up these days. Not to mention that in the last three years, the dollar has lost 17% of its value. But that’s not Toyota’s fault.

[@DRayL_]

@@dnice362 Agreed. I would say the same for the Civic. I don't need "a fast car" that much.

[@theknightrider3318]

What's your thoughts on how this compares to a Lexus IS350 F-sport AWD if spending $48k?

[@ViciousJackal16]

1. $48K?? Over the dealers dead body lol, you will be paying way more than $50k for both with dealer mark ups 2. Price aside, they both have different functions and personality, if you want performance and track then go for the GR corolla it’s built and cut for the track just like the other GRs. Lexus IS is a different class of cars built for comfort and cruising on the streets with a little bit of sportiness here and there like the bmws and mercs. 3. Lexus IS easily for that price since its luxury car territory with more amenities.

[@Michael0697]

Who knew the Harambe timeline meant a $50k Corolla

[@westnash]

Amazing no interior trip or key fob trip for liftgate at $50K. Pretty Jeff Flakey.

[@datdudeinred]

It is literally & figuratively HOT in every sense of the word 😂

[@coun-TERP-unch]

recently had neck surgery, my rs has become to hard to drive. this looks what ill be test driving next. anyone made the swap?

[@xiondFirst]

Does this have heated seats? If not i might have to pass.

[@ms3ben]

squeaky glasses 😬 This looks like a fun little car, but I don't think I'd take it over a Golf R, especially if I were going to daily it.

[@Melvin-belvin]

Is that the same horn as the Supra?

[@Lymonade24]

This car desperately needs a bigger rear spoiler as standard. It looks so vanilla without it.

[@johnwjeromejr]

This was a lost opportunity for Toyota to offer a DSG-style automatic that, in theory, should make it faster than the manual as it does in the Golf R. This will not help the take rate for the new auto.

[@cbotten106]

Slothful enthusiast sounds like the target audience for this one.

[@scott5375]

Toyota will always hold the edge for reliability however otherwise this pales in comparison to the Golf R.

[@xxxpensive1415]

Nice car

[@kennethtisdale260]

Now Honda give us a dual clutch Type R

[@TwisteeTheDefiant1]

Not happening the type R is a drivers car always has been always will be putting a dual clutch would ruin the cars identity literally every Honda that has worn the type R badge has been manual only.

[@WALDEMARTRINIDAD]

Toyota should put that engine in the GR86

[@brianhoefer7148]

19:56 Correction, 100hp per cylinder not liter which would make it a 3.0L. Also your diff explanation was wrong. Gravel is 50/50, Normal is 70f/30r, Race varies from 70/30 to 30/70.

[@noahboy6349]

Toyota refuses to repair or replace the engine under warranty after many buyers complained about it catching on fire.

[@keithkornatoski9162]

ENTHUSIAST and DAT are mutually exclusive words ....I'm sure it's a fine car though not my favorite with DAT ... I saved myself $20K by going with the much slower Civic SI (but with a 6MT) which I think is a better daily driver

[@Toyota4Life]

Easily one of the best looking cars money can buy and one of the best cars to grace American soil

[@lamesamelame]

For the price, it Needs to offer a spare tire and arm rest. It's pretty Lame to get stranded if you get a flat tire that can't inflate.

[@michaelfields98]

50k for this ?? I can’t imagine how much the new 4Runner will be marked up

[@pherron7471]

Damn, so many people are crying about the price. It's a niche car. They still have the regular ass Corollas you're free to buy and mod as you like. Now, are you whining because it's actually too expensive, or are you whining because you actually want one, but can't afford it? It's not a regular Corolla.

[@vinyfiny]

It just doesn't seem like a great price compared to the competition. The Golf R and Civic Type R are faster and much better equipped with higher quality interiors and more features for the same price or less. Also why do people constantly assume any complaints about price mean someone is broke? I'd say MOST complaints about price are related to value, not affordability.

[@thegamerbrotherman2399]

Those are both over priced too.

[@bitbat9]

It’s a fine car just overpriced. The interior is laughable for nearly $50,000

[@naveenthemachine]

@@pherron7471 the corolla is the worst in class in any version

[@WolfmanZX]

What the hell is DAT? ........😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@adventuresandstuff]

Mighty Mouse!

[@Michael-lz3bk]

I don’t see the point if it was faster to 60 I could see maybe but give me the manual any day

[@Unsalted375]

I dont understand everyone's complaints about price. This car competes with the Type R and Golf R, why would it not have similar pricing. Just because its made by Toyota you think they should just give away 300hp rally hot hatches for free? What fantasy are you guys living in...😂

[@naveenthemachine]

The golf R CTR offer nicer cabins more room and a lot more polish. Toyota isn’t the epitome of any of these things

[@TwisteeTheDefiant1]

​@@naveenthemachineif Toyota redesigned the interior for one specific trim it would've driven up its price to MORE than it's competition and basically become DOA.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@TwisteeTheDefiant1 but they’d have to redesign the entire interior for every corolla. Because as it stands the Elantra civic golf are a whole lot nicer

[@janoycresnova9156]

Less powerful, less space, much worse interior, worse tech, very cramped inside. That's why.

[@bitbat9]

There’s no reason to buy this over a CTR or Golf R. If this car was $10,000 cheaper it would undercut both of them and would be more compelling

[@anngo4140]

I hope the next gen comes out soon, this gen has been around since before the pandemic, the interior looks quite dated now.

[@mediocreman2]

Wait, this costs more than a Golf R???

[@ViciousJackal16]

Folks complaining about the price, it’s not for you😂😂. Toyota ain’t gonna easily handover all that power with awd to young broke folks that are gonna launch it into a tree. Price is also steep to weed out those that can’t maintain cars like these. 😂😂

[@JDMSwervo2001]

Dealers about to have a field day now that everyone who can’t drive a manual can get one

[@dustinr16]

This model is way overpriced. The Core MT in Canada is $51K CAD. The Auto Premium is $61K CAD. I bought my 2024 Golf R MT for $52K CAD (loaded except sunroof). It has features you can’t even get on the GR Corolla and proper forged engine internals. Have fun voiding your warranty at 85 MPH in a GR Corolla.

[@starrebornalpha]

So a Corolla can now beat a Civic Si. Great! LOL!

[@luisonate77]

IT REALLY NEEDS DE DCT TRANSMISSION....I WILL STILL PREFER THE 6 SPEED STANDART TRANSMISSION OVER THE AUTOMATIC .....AND FOR LESS MONEY AS WELL....

[@hamsterbrigade]

No pops and crackles from the exhaust? Thank you Toyota.

[@NEMESISofBALLISTIC]

The mpgs is horrendous.. there shouldn't be any corolla getting horrible numbers in mpg

[@xFlared]

50 grand? You can get a low mileage f80 for that money.