Toyota GR Corolla / 10k Mile Owner Review

[@genzigzag]

With all the tech and gimmicks in cars currently its nice to see a simple hot hatch that will most likely last well over 200,000kms. My biggest gripe is the price and that Toyota doesn't offer it in green😊. Great purchase decision and thank you for sharing your candid ownership experience.

[@brahsumatra]

It definitely has 2011 BMW 1M vibes.

[@Letstalkcod]

I doubt the engine that's stressed that much will last close to 200k kms

[@brahsumatra]

@@Letstalkcod I dealt with the replacement of a GR’s engine after the driver money shifted while tracking it. What it comes down to is how the driver handles it. Daily driver it could last to 200,000 kms, if it’s abused then it won’t last long.

[@octavia458]

​@@Letstalkcod 3 cylinders, turbo charged. I too am suspicious

[@Letstalkcod]

@@octavia458 at least will be cheap to replace 🤣

[@robh3043]

Nearing retirement and not needing to worry about car seats and a large family, the GR Corolla is proving to really hit my goal of maximizing fun. I also have an EV which while faster in a straight line has no soul. While not for everyone I can drive this daily and have fun every single time

[@brandon9491]

EV just isn’t satisfying to drive well, because you arent really driving. the computer does everything for you. Executing that perfect shift makes me feel so good 😂 love my gr

[@DBX79]

I've been driving my GRC for about two months, and I'm liking it so far. The grip, and power I get on the road is very sufficient for everyday driving. Plus, the number of mods you can do opens up more enjoyment. There are plenty of better cars out there than this, but I can tell anyone who gets this you won't regret it.

[@Gr4yota]

Bro I took my GR for two track days in a row and I didn’t over heat my diff once I also slide it a lot and haven’t overheated my diff either

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Toyota needs to get rid of all that gloss black in the interior. At least with the Civic Type R, Honda understood that gloss black doesn't belong in a performance vehicle

[@jamesnicol3831]

They really need to get rid most dealerships. The car is just fine as is

[@ph4z0n18]

There’s gloss black on the window edges instead for the type r lol

[@redrosevisuals]

As a golf r mk8 owner, I’m watching this because i have bigger concerns than gloss black interior 😬

[@witchelreme3262]

2 thumbs up on this review. I drove one and fell in love. Maybe it was the quick dartiness while doing highway pulls, maybe it was the instant traction whenever I wanted. Man that car brings a smile to my face when I think of it. Looking to get one hopefully within a week (waiting on delivery).

[@CarQuicks]

Great review! As another GRC owner you are spot on with your assessment. The only difference I have experienced is the lack of rattling and it may literally be a dice roll for us owners on that. I've had a few, but they were ore so from items in glove box. I was even running an 85A rated Rear Pitch mount for about 10K miles, switched down to 70A. As you said, I love the car and its flaws, reminds me of the Evo STi golden era.

[@wolf-eat-tiger]

My biggest rattle is the rear hatch, mostly from exhaust at specific rpm’s and from my subwoofer at specific volumes with some songs. Otherwise there’s only small rattles that are easily swatted away with a quick smack to the headliner or a-pillars.

[@johnsampson2767]

Adds a smile every time I go for a drive.True in most reviews too.

[@bobdavis3662]

Well spoken! Your conclusion of your video is exactly how feel. Thank you!

[@jamesnicol3831]

Very honest and enthusiastic review from a mature but still rev happy driver

[@shawnbentley536]

If you're in San Antonio area Cavender Toyota is a msrp dealership and I am getting my 2024 GR Corolla core fully loaded at MSRP so even if you are looking for GR86 OR GR Supra they would be the best option in mid south Texas.

[@Joekhalildds]

Picking up money today! I can’t wait. Your conclusion is what I was hoping for. Thanks for the honest review. You got a new subscriber.

[@longvuong7942]

Nice video! The GR Corolla will be guarenteed be my first manual car. Btw, what mic do you use? I really like the sound of it in your video

[@truno7]

I’m gonna say it. I like the gloss black. I even like how it looks after 3 years with a couple scratches on it.

[@gaycha6589]

A couple of hours with a DA polisher easily restores gloss finish and removes all but the deep marks I have GR Yaris for 3 years, and this is an annual exercise that is satisfying to do at same time as paintwork.

[@Offensively-normal]

👍🏻👍🏻. So glad to know you enjoy the car. I saw a fella today complaining about his brand new Maserati. I told him it sucks. I know how he felt. But I would Love to be complaining about my new supercar. I had a new Hyundai Excel that fell apart after about a year and a half back in 80 something and yea it sucked.

[@vegan678]

I had a four-speed 93 Hyundai Excel. At about 80k miles the transmission went all Willy Wonka on me...aah the Hyundai glory days😊

[@SeanRosairo]

Great to hear your thoughts after a year of ownership!

[@SarcasticComments23]

It’s a good middle ground between the ST and RS that we’re missing. I’m glad Toyota made a hatchback with a manual. 👍🏼

[@chrislee9117]

Interesting perspective on clutch engagement point. have seen a lot of owners commenting that the clutch has a very distinct noticeable engagement point 😮

[@Realistick]

Definitely not what Ive found, its bite is pretty gradual, there’s just not a lot of feedback.

[@Drewbeedoobedo]

I've had mine for about 2 months now and I definitely agree. 4k miles later I'm still second guessing if I truly know where my catch point is

[@DavidWilliams-ow9tx]

Definitely is not a distinct engagement point on my GRC either

[@ohmegatran]

@@Realistickhow beginner friendly would you say the GRC is? I’m considering this for my next purchase. I understand the basics of driving manual, but have very little practice.

[@Dave-gl6jb]

Owned GR Yaris for 3 years. Love it as it's the lighter brother to the GRC. I'm thinking about the new Type R in the future for room and better build

[@gangsta_pigeon8023]

so if you could have a civic type r or this, which would you pick as the daily

[@Realistick]

Type R, I made a video comparison last month where I go into the details!

[@christopherbassit2757]

I’ve had mine for 10 months now and have almost 2500 miles

[@spencermeek1841]

I want one so bad!

[@ltkwok]

Wish the GR Yaris was in the US. It’s just got an update.

[@mogulmayhem]

I'm just about to hit 10K miles of my core edition. The car isn't perfect because the wireless charging pad is useless, but other than that it's perfect.

[@TheEpere15]

This will be the iconic care our kids will want when they turn 18

[@Jesppyy]

I'll be honest I recently drove a GR Corolla core with the performance package, to me that thing rode like butter, though to be fair I'm used to a Scion tC which rides rough as hell no matter what lol.

[@ltkwok]

What about the over heating rear diff? What’s the fix?

[@Realistick]

Venting and exhaust shields help, which I believe is what they just did to the new GR Yaris to combat that. I have yet to overheat it myself so that remains a track day with moderate heat type of issue and I can't add much else.

[@marcinfil3673]

I'm glad you like it. I'm at 12k with same year base wrx. For the $$$ the Car is satisfying in everyway although it's no bmw that it replaced. How long are you planning to hold on to it? Any mods in the future?

[@Realistick]

I’m still undecided on how long I will keep it, I really want to hold on to it ane buy more cars to do long term videos with but the channel needs more views for me to afford having 2 new cars!

[@billisdewillis5]

I have the 2022 WRX PS manual with 27,000kms on it…it cost $22,000 (plus tax) less than the GRC. I like the GRC a lot, but cannot believe it is anywhere near worth the difference in money. There are plenty of “used” ones on the market now with some of the prices easing finally to where they are only $18,000 more. I could put an order in for a 2024 model year and it would be only $15,000 more than the 2024 WRX PS…would be interested to give it a go but have been told it might be a year out to fulfill the order

[@brahsumatra]

GR owners can buy aftermarket middle arms rests which makes it a great daily driver.

[@Realistick]

I believe toyota said they were going to make one too recently (ill confirm this in an upcoming video), but honestly, the arm rest absence hasn’t bothered me. The ride quality, rattles (early production) and tire consumption are much more frustrating😂

[@fliposopher]

You went through a Michigan snow storm in summer tires?!

[@Realistick]

Didn’t plan on it and definitely don’t recommend it, but it’s hard for this thing to get stuck! You’ll just need extra caution with braking and a pair of snow tires if you live up there.

[@jasondong7548]

which would you guys pick? GRC or CTR?

[@johnjohnjohn4557]

GR Corolla > Honda CRX

[@xcaret-ns3pb]

👍👍👍

[@gabethebaeb_5881]

0:02 I want all of those tbh

[@edivaldocoutinho7125]

So I need someones answer, I've heard everywhere that the AWD is great and grip is great for the car but daily driving driving sounds awful especially with friends. So is this or a Honda Type R going to be a better choice based on someone personal experience...

[@Realistick]

My thoughts on this exact question are in the video!

[@Gr4yota]

Awd controller fixes the rear and locks it syvex has one

[@luckyyou774]

I mean, you can get used IS350F for 40k, i kn9w different car but it is mode comfy and looks better

[@MasterDedalius]

You buy the car for yourselves. Not to impress people you don‘t like with stuff you don‘t need. I bought myselve also a lexus gs and they telling me if I am driving a hyundai… 😅

[@shangri-la-la-la]

I told my dad I got a Corolla. I kinda left explaining the GR part out so he isn't worried about me.

[@redsuncarcare]

Sounds like the AE86 panda in initial D

[@irishmafia2112]

I bet a smaller wheel and fatter tire will do wonders for the ride.

[@Realistick]

Theoretically it should but if you look at the numbers, It already has more sidewall than most of its competitors which all ride a little better imo.

[@FreshBeatsification]

I want one

[@DavieDrum98]

I like Hot Cousin😎touch lmao

[@Conrad711]

Cant get past the sticker shock. Its a great driving car with a somewhat cheap interior. Lack of storage inside is kind of tough to deal with day to day too.

[@Realistick]

It can get frustrating with navigating markups but I have found the storage to be the least of my daily difficulties (I just throw stuff in the multiple cubbies under the cargo floor) it’s the ride quality that can get tough for me depending on the area!

[@ph4z0n18]

The premium has a better interior, with nicer/heated seats and a steering wheel. There's more soft touch plastic around the cabin too

[@Conrad711]

@@ph4z0n18 That would be a nice package in Canada. All we get is a core and circuit, but 11k in the price difference is insane haha.

[@JK-tu1xx]

You're kinda pushing it to say that the stock summer tires got you through a tough snowstorm to be honest, I slid through three intersections on the summers last Monday here.. Snow tires are on now and I'm never doing something that dumb again.

[@Realistick]

Oh it was dumb as hell to drive through that (I was hours from home) and I was definitely sliding while braking but it never got stuck, even when I climbed a snowy/icy steep driveway! I would get snow tires too if I got snow or frigid temperatures more here in southern Indiana.

[@jdmbren13]

wow ur the only person that has pointed out how much feed back comes through the clutch, it drives me a little crazy but its. so many moving parts, and driving the type r 1 week before I got my corolla for samcarlegions channel, the shifter on the Rolla blows away the Honda shifter on a feedback/ satisfaction level, the Honda shifter is fantastic but a toy compared to the Rolla, and no its not an easy car to drive.

[@jdmbren13]

gas mileage is good ??? bro what car u driving , not gonna lie, ur far off on a lot of points, and this cars getting the. same average milage, if not worse then my rcF

[@DragonKnightX12]

​​@@jdmbren13Must be grandpa driving that RC-F or only taking it on highway trips. Because fully shows avg mpg of the GRC 24-26, ain't no way a 5.0 V8 is getting that with mixed driving. That isn't bad at all considering I average 25 with my 22 BRZ.

[@jdmbren13]

@@DragonKnightX12 the rc good milage bro, unless u floor the gas, the corolla revs at 3900 at 130 in 6th gear, that’s why, edit that’s cruising*

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@jdmbren13 Same mileage as American V8s. Sips gas when highway cruising, drinks it looks like a alcoholic once you get into traffic. I'm not surprised given it's a WRC engine modified for the street. I would say it's actually pretty efficient for a turbo 3 pot making 300hp. A lot of hopped up AWD hot hatchs get worse...not even mention STIs avg under 20. Lol

[@youtoobe169]

Driving through the snow on summer tires is a horrible idea.

[@Realistick]

Yes, it is, I was hours from home visiting relatives.

[@youtoobe169]

@@Realistick Glad you made it home safely!

[@Realistick]

@@youtoobe169 thanks, me too!

[@Deatomizer]

I drove one for the weekend as my son works for Toyota. I quickly found out that it was fun to drive for a short time. The small engine and lack luster interior with lots of hard plastic made me not feel very special and was actually very disappointing. The price tag is way to high for what you actually get. Unless you're a fanboy or as you stated, it was an emotional purchase, this car is not a good purchase regardless of it being a Toyota or not.

[@yamatarioz4948]

Why is no one talking about how his "hot cousin" was texting him...

[@Realistick]

Lmao I was wondering if someone would catch that, an obscure reference to a tiktok I made awhile ago! (I changed someone's contact to that for the video and then didn't change it back)

[@mmmmm5556]

Wish I could afford 35k ish

[@landofsyn2980]

Overpriced for what this is.

[@R0CKtheR3D]

Agreed. Not to mention used examples with 5k miles plus still go over msrp

[@landofsyn2980]

@@R0CKtheR3D fuck yea they do. That's why I bought a golf r. Got a cpo one for 39k 2024. It's sad to see JDM going the way of this hype price bullshit...

[@bumblecat23]

Way over price, I just can’t sum up 5O+K for a Corolla

[@Unchainedmaple888]

This is gonna piss so many people off, but I'm waiting for the automatic GR Corolla to come out, though I really wish the GR Corolla were cheaper and more readily available. Or a GR Prius would be pretty grand too, even just a Corolla Hatchback with a 2.0L Hybrid system. Until then, I'll continue to enjoy my GR86 :)

[@Realistick]

Honestly, the new prius is such a good car that if you were wanting a corolla hatch hybrid, id get on a list for a prius! A dct GR Corolla would be neat for folks that dont want or cant have the manual but this is more of limited run type of car so I doubt they’d add an auto option.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I wouldn’t expect anything more out of a GR86 owner 👍

[@SeanRosairo]

Prius is supposed to be fun to drive, but what about a Golf R? I feel the magic of the GR is that it is fully manual only, and with rev-matching, it will be pretty easy to daily!

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

I'm disappointed to hear that a car built in the famed Motomachi plant by specially trained technicians is full of rattles and just "okay" fit and finish. For me the presumed improvement in build quality, on the already famously reliable Toyota Corolla, was a legit selling point. For that kind of money, in a new car, in a Toyota, I expect a rattle- and squeak-free interior. The more reviews of this thing I watch, the more I think...yeah, maybe not the dream car after all.

[@Realistick]

I'm pretty sure they build most interior panels in a different location. Motomachi is only there for the platform/powertrain and final assembly of the car, idk if you've driven an old wrx sti, evo, or focus rs but it's pretty par for the course there. Disappointing nonetheless, but not something I'd say detracts from the Rally car for the street package!

[@ovidiscool]

3180lb dont disrespect us like that.

[@Realistick]

According to Toyota, with the torsen diffs, she’s 3270!

[@MossMini]

Toyota is big on faults advertising. Tell you a price that can't be gotten. Gave up trying to buy one. Plenty of other cars to buy

[@mohdizaniabdulmajid843]

IMHO.... Focus RS looks better.

[@JohnNathanShopper]

Bro

[@BadMannerKorea]

Nice jaw. Nice beard. Nice car.

[@coltonbriggs71]

I've heard that they can catch fire if they overheat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJLHZXaCnJt5Y9Esi=5vNA_wDYubuWQbTq

[@Realistick]

They don't, those cases are isolated and definitely have some fishy aspects to them. As much as the warranty aspect does concern me.

[@wesleyrice2138]

5'10 goth girlfriend, or, GR Corolla... hmmm... por que no los dos?

[@xunliu4548]

I’m a straight dude, fairly saying, we all know gr corolla is hot, but this dude is smoking hot as well.

[@audiquagaming]

10k miles is nothing on a Toyota

[@SirSomnolent]

Cheap rally car that costs 40k and rattles. I'm sure there is a market but Id rather they just put a damn manual back into the base corolla and camry

[@gregorylouiscoleman]

Infotainment is honestly terrible Stay on car play or Android auto and it's okay. But navigating around the regular infotainment is pretty bad. Mine also skips periodically. Probably every day it happens. Listening to music on Android, auto. Starts skipping and crackling.

[@Realistick]

That's unfortunate to hear. I've had a mostly good experience with mine. I wish the screen was as responsive as some other Toyotas but the only bug I have is that it will randomly select guest mode and forget my guage cluster preferences. Maybe check in with your dealer if it gets worse?

[@bobdavis3662]

Gregory, I had that same until I replaced my 5yr old phone with a new one android auto wireless works perfect. My phone is a black view n6000

[@duongphan9202]

Price too damn high

[@thekingandi1705]

No thank you. Not good for daily driving, not good for the track, not special looking, ugly and plain jane rental car interior, and for $42k? No thank you.

[@DandyDan123]

This car needs so much help and support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! An economy car manipulated into a race car!!!! It has so many issues!!! Don't buy it !!!!!!!

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Selling this car for $40k+ is atrocious, given it’s literally as basic as a regular bottom trim Corolla on the interior.

[@Realistick]

The precedent has been set many times before. A Golf R already exists if you want to spend more or you’re fixated on plastics and ride quality. It’s nice to have options instead of each competitor trying to do the same thing.

[@KN-jw7ts]

Lol. You’re still at it huh? You do understand that some of the most notable/reputable car collectors, auto journalists, and youtubers can’t stop singing it’s praises…..this grc and it’s smaller sibling, the gr Yaris. Any of them stuck on the interior? Lol. It’s a footnote If anything. It’s a drivers car pal. Through and through. It’s not a track weapon (although it could do an occasional romp). And it’s certainly not luxurious. What it truly is, one of the most fun, competent, engaging daily drivers out there. And you’d actually have to drive the piss out of one, or at the very least some decent wheel time w it, to know that. Again, reference anyone that has. And you repeatedly talking about the interior won’t change that. Lol. I’ll even go as far to say, these will be sought after in years to come. It’s truly a special car. And this is coming from a current VAG owner owner like yourself, albeit an R8.

[@markcoopers1930]

It's a hot hatch. The price isn't going towards paying for an interior, it's paying for 300HP in a manual transmission with AWD and LSD. If interior is important at the 40k price point get a premium quattro A3. But that's losing 100HP, manual transmission, LSD, reliability, handling prowess, fun.... Everything has value, expecting to get free features doesn't make sense. Could pay more for the manual GolfR at 47k for similar performance with a better interior, but its better because more money was paid. The average new car price is 48k rn. Not a bad interior for a vehicle that's both more affordable and better performing than average.

[@rallysauruswrex]

This isn’t the car for you if you care so much about luxury amenities

[@mflip896]

@@KN-jw7tsamen brother the car isn’t about the interior but they driving experience it gives to the driver!