Break out the Patagonia boys and get cozy, the geese are back in a Corolla
@blaze300710 ай бұрын
The Patagonia Boyz are back at it
@Tom-fn8xc10 ай бұрын
Still have yet to see one of these in the wild, must be very rare
@ADUSN10 ай бұрын
It's like the new Z, they say they're making it but where the hell are they haha
@egorlike132410 ай бұрын
Weird I see a bunch here in Canada and like 0 Type Rs
@Melchirobin10 ай бұрын
You have to remember these are built in Japan and the US only has a certain allocation
@drumgig10 ай бұрын
I've only seen 3, and I'm on the road all the time for work. The biggest problem is there isn't one in my garage. 😢
@quixomega10 ай бұрын
I've seen one a couple of times, but if you don't look very hard it looks like a Corolla Hatchback. I imagine non-car people wouldn't notice it at all.
@bryy205310 ай бұрын
Mark "I've outgrown owning a GR Carolla and own a new red Civic Type R" from Savagegeese.
@pan463210 ай бұрын
lmfao for real
@paulstein925810 ай бұрын
Saw one in the Kroger parking lot. Awesome.
@Thoravious10 ай бұрын
Yep, like really man? lol
@MrDroid051810 ай бұрын
I get your point I think his point more so speaks to the fact of a car you want to or have to modify to make good and deal with deficiencies The civic type R is a polished and basically finished vehicle that could be taken on track and is reliable The ELANTRA is basically a mix of the Corolla in the sense it’s more juvenile, but also is more track capable like the civic type R
@vallasjo800310 ай бұрын
I went from the Honda Type R first Gen to GR Corolla and love it. Again had an S2000 and Civic R to the GR Corolla….. Don’t believe in politics but only on DRIVING…… love following the Sun!
@fabianzurita13010 ай бұрын
Jack's face when he smiles are like this: 🗿-😄-🗿
@porfiriato8410 ай бұрын
LMAO
@fredericoespinoza10 ай бұрын
@jackholmes810510 ай бұрын
I have two emotions
@FasterThanSoup10 ай бұрын
Nailed it!!
@kerplunk3888010 ай бұрын
This sentence structure made my brain hurt.
@L-Spiral10 ай бұрын
Truly, Mark is Tuxmat's Strongest Warrior. A first in class promoter.
@steve88039 ай бұрын
@notreal6966 tuxmats are awesome! But, I buy them from Costco under the "phantom" name. Exact same thing but cheaper.
@PhilipDaeHan10 ай бұрын
Just grateful to hear they’re aware of how disconnected they’ve become from cars like everyday consumers from all their time reviewing cars. I genuinely feel like car channels and reviewers never realize this and input their bias towards car reviews.
@savagegeese10 ай бұрын
The perspective is a blessing and a curse.
@michaelw627710 ай бұрын
So basically this is a great street car when left stock. As a track car this sounds like a nightmare.
@simon.templar999810 ай бұрын
Need to be modded like most cars for the “track” not a big surprise
@michaelw627710 ай бұрын
@@simon.templar9998 from watching previous videos it sounds like this car struggled with heat a lot more than other cars. Like get a lap or two out of the rear differential before the car is FWD, and there's no easy fix for that because you're going to have to seriously modify the housing to get cooling hooked up. The engine also sounds like it goes nuclear a lot faster than most turbocharged cars. At least with the Type-R Honda put a lot of effort into cooling so you can get more than five minutes out of it before it shuts down.
@rcman5016610 ай бұрын
Exactly how I will treat mine. It sounds like it might be a perfect use case for autocross, however.
@michaelw627710 ай бұрын
@@rcman50166 yeah I bet this car would be amazing at an autocross. As a mountain/canyon road car and just around town I bet it’s a riot. Definitely a lot to like here even if it has some flaws for highly stressed use.
@Wind_slash010 ай бұрын
No way, really?? 🤯
@nirmitshukla203410 ай бұрын
Referencing the soul of a mid ‘00s Japanese car, it would be awesome to see a comparison to the STi and Evo of that vintage.
@drakezv10 ай бұрын
A Hawkeye STI and evo 9 comparison could be very interesting since on paper they’re all fairly similar
@s4awd28 ай бұрын
After owning an Evo 8/9MR and driven the STi on multiple occasions, the GR is like a mix of both but more like the Evo which is def my pref. I think it’s 75% Evo and 25% STi in how it feels.
@mikecompton730810 ай бұрын
I put on my Patagonia to watch every episode.
@revvolutions10 ай бұрын
Don't forget your wizard hat.
@nikosdimitriadis998710 ай бұрын
Sad to see the GRC still having overheating issues. As a GRY owner in Germany since 2021 I have experienced overheating only a couple of times out of at least 10 track day. Some easy fixes (3D printed airflow box stuck underneath and heat wrapping the exhaust) resolved it. There also also larger oil pans for the diffs and even a diff oiler cooler, hopefully they soon come out for GRC
@mattdock734610 ай бұрын
Through the lens of a consumer aftermarket brand like One Plus I can see why it's taking time-but for real track rats the diff shouldn't be a big issue to solve... like you mentioned, some airflow or a home-specced cooler aren't out of the realm of possibility for people used to building track toys.
@JG-mg3if10 ай бұрын
Not everyone has track issues like this guys. Those parts haven’t made it this way but I’m sure they will in the future. People just like to crap on it because they fan boys of another brand but they have amnesia about last gen Type R and the overheating issues they had..
@garysinger82478 ай бұрын
Yeah, idk what the guy in the video was talking about. The exhaust wrap and airflow mod fixes the issue and there are already options available from other vendors for that.
@Jowurel10 ай бұрын
Thank you for releasing videos on Mondays. Unironically brightens my day to have your wonderful content to look forward to on an otherwise typically dreadful weekday.
@woocoheed10 ай бұрын
This sounds like a sexbot post 😂
@GG-wj9in10 ай бұрын
Real
@aroundomaha10 ай бұрын
This!
@spaceoner110 ай бұрын
Curious what profession are you in? Cuz I'm a public High School teacher and Monday is the one day of the week that I theoretically see all (200+) students and can relate to your sentiment Lol.
@boskojovanovic277010 ай бұрын
It’s nice that this car exists in 2024, but they should have resolved some of those design shortcomings before release.
@muskistutter10 ай бұрын
@boskojovanovic2770 💯 agree. The GR Yaris (especially the refresh 2025 version) is so much the better looking car. The GR Corolla is just a design mess.
@maweitao10 ай бұрын
That's not how product development works. Doing what you suggest would double the price of this car, easily. This is an all-new model in a space Toyota hasn't really inhabited in a long time and they don't have the decades of experience Honda has with the Civic Si. If Toyota sticks with this model, second gen is where we'll realistically see meaningful improvements.
@chiemekaa10 ай бұрын
They've addressed some of those for the MY 2024, but majority of them are for the interior.
@guiltyspark65210 ай бұрын
@@maweitao if it sells well *crosses fingers*
@jimiverson308510 ай бұрын
@@maweitao Cooling issues should not have been there for a car billed as track-ready. The extra power stuff is outside a manufacturer's target list. - they released the car with as much power as they believed reasonable.
@DS-nw4eq10 ай бұрын
A desk fan in the engine bay helps.
@vinhngo189410 ай бұрын
a good old 120 mm fan 😂
@drumgig10 ай бұрын
So appreciative of the fact that you guys are going against the grain in your continued support of fun, manual transmission cars. That market segment is on its dying breath, but we may yet bring it back to life again.
@diydrivenGA10 ай бұрын
Rare? Almost every KZbin reviewer/channel live by the manual and take every opportunity to highlight them.
@728GT10 ай бұрын
Nah its dead Jim
@drumgig10 ай бұрын
@@diydrivenGAI was talking about the auto industry, not KZbinrs.
@exothermal.sprocket9 ай бұрын
American culture is on its dying breath in a thousand ways.
@scm1190410 ай бұрын
Tuxmats are actually legit, it’s an absolute no brainer. They feel extremely highly quality, cover the entire carpet so you don’t have to worry about any wear or damage, and they provide all the things you need to install them. The only downside is it’s not entirely plug and play to get them perfectly installed but there’s no way around that for the coverage they provide. 10/10 gold bullion club.
@tsenif10 ай бұрын
I second this. I have them for my Mazda3 Turbo, they look great, too.
@thewevel10 ай бұрын
tuxmats are a no-brainer when you have a wife and kids that view cars as driving appliances
@TML3410 ай бұрын
nah, they're cheap shit. But if they help the Goose out, so be it.
@RBenjamin10 ай бұрын
So many bots controlled for Marketing purposes. Do not believe every comment you read.
@JollyGiant1910 ай бұрын
@@TML34Compared to what?
@smamq10 ай бұрын
I can't put into words how great of a review this video is. The praise and criticism was so well thought out
@Tony_miata10 ай бұрын
New gr owner here. Having owned most of the econo daily cars such as 8th gen Si, wrx, evo x, fiesta st, type r, I can say that the gr took major lessons from all of these cars and ultimately offers a combined experience beyond any of the econo icons of the past and present. No one really makes the comparison but the overall handling and charter is most similar to the fiesta st but with the confidence and traction of the evo. People tend to compare this to the type r but that's such a different car. The type r steals the show with a jdm wet dream of an interior but ultimately shits the bed as the most infuriatingly overpowered front wheel drive experiences I've had. Bravo Toyota on this one.
@MrNgMichael10 ай бұрын
" The type r steals the show with a jdm wet dream of an interior" The back seats are from a civic sport... not even the touring model :(
@papa_pt10 ай бұрын
You discredited yourself with that second to last sentence 😢
@mattdock734610 ай бұрын
I've been test driving and cross shopping the Elantra N, Type R, and GR Corolla for the last few months. I own a Fiesta ST which we are keeping as the second daily in the driveway (we have two commuters). I think this take on the driving dynamics is very accurate and I will be buying a GRC. I attribute the similarity to the fact that the GRC feels manic at low speeds (read, the speeds you drive most of the time) just like the FiST does. It is ultimately the better street driving experience for enthusiasts unless you live somewhere weather doesn't exist.
@Tony_miata10 ай бұрын
@@mattdock7346 very true. I had bought my fiesta as a winter beater as I didn't want to drive my new bmw m2. Ultimately I sold the m2 after 6 months because the fiesta was just so much more fun and connected. Sadly the grc doesn't quite have the connection of the fist but it's pretty damn close. The grc is a much better car is every other aspect though. Really didn't like the type r. It just spun tire non stop
@whatsforsupa10 ай бұрын
A man can wish! Love following your progress with this thing. Looking forward to seeing more GRC’s at cars and coffees over the summer
@lawdog51610 ай бұрын
Hey Mark, thanks for the heads up for those Tux Mats, I just ordered a complete set for my 2023 Honda Ridgeline for only $208, thats a great deal
@seanmachan655110 ай бұрын
I definitely plan on keeping my '23 SS 1LE 6MT, and as fresh as I can keep it. Very true statement, Mark
@retrograde1110 ай бұрын
Yep
@BobWilson8410 ай бұрын
Had the weathertech options for years and love em. I went with tuxmats and I like them a little more. Less utilitarian and better looking. Easy to clean, and very durable.
@chasinglimits10 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more that this car exceeded all expectations especially in the cold winter weather. I’ve driven many AWD cars and this destroys them all. Most fun and control!
@Savagewolf62410 ай бұрын
Interested in how this is better in winter than a wrx?
@jmtcol528010 ай бұрын
I had the worst experience attempting to buy one of these at Stevenson Toyota and Mountain States Toyota in Colorado. Good luck getting one.
@soulsick410 at Stevenson Toyota, I showed up April 2nd, the following day of the GR press release bright and early in the morning after the dealership opened. I asked if I could put money down on the GR Corolla, and the salesmas was a total jerk and literally laughed in my face. I told him about the release the day prior, and he told me I didn't know what I was talking about, and there's no way Im getting that car anytime soon. He said there was no news on the GR Corolla. He had no idea of the hyped up release. I asked for his card and he gave it to me. I called that weekend and I spoke the sales manager know and he didn't care at all. I still have his card. Thank you to Toyota Stevenson West. Bravo! I literally drove across town to Mountain States Toyota and to not my surprise, there were 9 other people there already in line to put money down on the GR Corolla. I was at least stoked that Mountain States Toyota was taking down payments of $1k. I waited a few hours while the rest of us hyped each other up on this new car.! I put 1k down and the sales rep took all my info, they had me set for a Corolla GR Core in black with the performance package. His name was Jake. Jake told me "we'll call you by October by the latest with updates for allocation by the end 2022, Sweeet! October rolled through, I called beginning of November, left a voicemail and message with sales concierge. No call back. I called again in November and twice in December. Nothing. I finally get a call in Mid January and they said "Hey we have a GR Corolla at the dealership now, are you interested?" I said hell yeah and I drove right over there. I arrived and spoke with the guy that called me. He was a salesman. He said sorry about Jake, they let him go. He then let me know the GR that was there was in white/ core with NO packages or the performance package. I said okay?? Lol He said no one else on the list was interested. I told him well Im still interested, and I'd like to test drive it. He then told me he couldnt let me test drive because only serious buyers are allowed to test drive. Lol!!! I told him I put 1k down and that I've been waiting for months for this and he said sorry. He opened the doors and let me look at the seats. Lol!! I couldn't sit in there either. I then said I want my depost back. He asked if I was sure and that I wont be able to find a car like this anywhere else. I waited another hour to find out they couldn't issue my 1k deposit down because Jake didn't write down the last four of my card number lol! I waited a month and half and more calls to get a check in the mail. Hahaha!! I drove off / away in my 22WRX that day I purchased before my first call back In January. Sooo happy I got my WRX instead!!!! Such a smooth driving awesome car. And the GR Corolla, What a huge let down of a super hyped up car you can't buy. Thank you again, Mtn States Toyota and Toyota Stevenson West in Colorado.
@robl753210 ай бұрын
Central Nebraska as well, they lied about their price of course, then the aluminum hood had hail dents in it and I called them on it in front of other morons when they treated me like “you cant afford it”. In a Type R now, much better as it affords me more room for the 1.5hr drive for our grocery runs.
@jmtcol528010 ай бұрын
@soulsick410 my reply of my experience was deleted by someone? Lol someone doesn't want the word to get out.
@chkndnts10 ай бұрын
Savage Geese doing hi-low is a dream. Actual scientific approach and capable track drivers versus "yeah feels good brah"
@christophejergales785210 ай бұрын
Yet the channel that came up with the idea has more than tenfold the subscribers. See what being original accomplished? Let these guys be copycats, tho.
@chkndnts10 ай бұрын
@@christophejergales7852 Donut is a joke. It's popular because it appeals to normies, bud
@christophejergales785210 ай бұрын
@@chkndnts Yep, 90% less people agree.
@YounggApex10 ай бұрын
Seconded, please do this Savegeese a Hi-Low would be amazing to see!
@papertown221510 ай бұрын
@@christophejergales7852 Dude Donut is a media conglomerate, the Geese are just two guys who actually have passion and some amount of technical knowledge that can be translated into their videos to provide the viewers with real, authentic modding advice.
@ocratitude10 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video and thought the new style of advertising felt genuine and thoughtful.
@evankatz289310 ай бұрын
As a subscriber since day1, Another solid fucking video with no B/S. Production & video quality always top notch!
@nick-33888 ай бұрын
I see many GR owners having buying remorse especially those who paid over MRSP. Prices are going down fast! Still an okay hot hatch!
@lennox28567910 ай бұрын
i own one of these, not modifying or tracking it, i basically use it as a normal car but temperatures are really something that concerns me. highway driving they don’t get dangerously high or anything but it’s a little higher than i’d like to see for comfort
@meathead58510 ай бұрын
I drive a 9 year old FRS. I'm 77 yo myself. My guess is that 90% of people have never, ever driven a vehicle which is actually fun to drive. Yes one can get in a car and adjust all the controls to fit oneself...but is it fun ? In most all cases the answer would be no. I also own two Maverick pickups (don't ask why). They are simple to drive and easy to see out of, yet they are simply well working appliances. After one year of having the FRS off the road, I'm back to it. The fun never ends. Gimme more fun to drive cars at a reasonable price, I'm game.
@WarriorsPhoto10 ай бұрын
I got to drive one a couple of weeks ago. The hatch is the main reason I went at looked at one of these. It's fun and I could see it being a good car. It is also claustrophobic. The cabin is small and tidy. If you are tall then make sure this'll fit you well. I'd like to see what happens with these as time progresses. I think Toyota has a winner on their hands. 🎉❤😊
@stevethomas7609 ай бұрын
It is a small car, coming from 20 years of WRX hatches. The two cars have very similar wheelbases but certainly seems smaller once you get in. Wanted a new STI but I guess Subaru wanted me to buy a GR.
@WarriorsPhoto9 ай бұрын
@@stevethomas760 I know what you mean. I wonder myself what lead to no STi in this current model run? 🤔 Be well and enjoy the Corolla GR.
@stevethomas7609 ай бұрын
@@WarriorsPhoto Thanks
@clubracer610 ай бұрын
Thanks to you guys, two weeks ago I took my LS6 powered E46 ZHP to Ultima and they really impressed me. Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Thanks !
@CoreyZ23210 ай бұрын
I've had a share of fun cars and I completely understand those complaints with the GRC in your positions - it's so stable that I've not really ever felt like it was on edge during any hard driving and obviously the cooling issues are huge if you plan on tracking it. That being said, I traded my 4Runner in on one as something that I can really enjoy as a daily without sacrificing much usability and it is excellent on the twisty country roads in OH/WV. I work at a Toyota dealer so that obviously factored into my decision - if both were in front of me at MSRP, I'd have a really hard time choosing between it and a Type-R.
@jdcarguy124210 ай бұрын
In concept it's great, but really needs more displacement to make continuous power. Should have been the 2l.
@MegaRetr10 ай бұрын
Truly, Mark is Tuxmat's Strongest Warrior
@markcoopers193010 ай бұрын
Rallyarmor crew had a heavy loss today. I'm going to crawl under my Mazda3 Tuxmats and have a quick power meditation to refocus my synergy to adapt, adjust, react, and push for maximum profits
@eFxAstro8 ай бұрын
This is one of the first KZbin videos I've seen that looks incredible on my QD-OLED monitor. The effort you guys put into your content is unmatched. As a car and tech enthusiast, this video tickles both of my hobby bones.
@BillY2KFRC10 ай бұрын
I got an Integra Type-S last October and just haven't fallen in love with it like I hoped I would. I keep trying to connect with it, and except for perfect dry, warm days on the right road, I don't find it overly exciting to drive. It's a comfortable, nice looking, great shifting, high quality car, but I think the FWD is just not for me. As I have other fun cars, this car gets used quite often in the cold and the wet, where 320hp FWD is just no fun at all. I also came from a Focus RS and I feel the GR might give me more of that short wheelbase, tossible, floor it at the apex and hold on sort of experience. Anybody here gone from a DE5 or an FL5 into a GR? I feel crazy for considering it.
@TheCarCrazyGuy10 ай бұрын
A ton of people leave the GR Corolla for the DE5 or FL5 platforms. I also have a DE5 Type S. I don’t track cars. It’s a fun car.
@lanekrarup10 ай бұрын
I had an fk8 and test drove a GRC. I always tired of the unbalanced 4 cyl in the fk8, but liked it other than that. I found the GRC to be more fun for daily driving, mostly due to the peppy nature of the 3cyl. It feels fun even just pulling away from a stop light and taking a normal 30mph left hand turn. The fk8 was more clinical with great limits, the grc has most of that, and is just more fun for daily use.
@mattdock734610 ай бұрын
You're not crazy, I've been cross shopping the CTR/Type S, Elantra N, and GRC. The Corolla wins on dumb fun in the real world. It's fun in bad weather, it's fun in the dry, it's fun under the speed limit, it's fun pushing the limit on a back road (because unlike a lot of other things it's forgiving and therefore far safer and more confidence inspiriting in real world conditions). Smiles per mile is my metric for something I'm going use as a primary vehicle. I've always been a small hatchback guy (other car is a Fiesta ST). I feel immediately comfortable in the GRC as a daily in a way I didn't in either the N or CTR.
@SstudiousS10 ай бұрын
Dang its been a year already?
@s4nder8610 ай бұрын
Time flies in clown world.
@colin-nekritz10 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly. Holy shit this getting old thing is a slippery slope.
@mesopotamian9710 ай бұрын
Right? I remember graduating high school like yesterday. now I'm pushing 30s.
@Vertignasse8210 ай бұрын
@@colin-nekritzOnce you reach age 20, every year counts as two.
@benmann648810 ай бұрын
I just noticed how massive those B pillars are. Wow!
@joncaseyclary5 ай бұрын
4 months later where's the next update? Love these. You mentioned "brakes, dampers, tuning" for the next video. We are waiting!
@romankalyniuk259610 ай бұрын
Thanks for covering a car I'd like to own, even with Mark's floor mat commercial.
@toddp73248 ай бұрын
A three-minute floor mat commercial is embarrassing.
@SilliusSodus10 ай бұрын
This video convinced me to pause listening to my non stop marathon of Like a Dragon karaoke songs.
@Jagularr10 ай бұрын
I’m glad that we went from “these will never not be marked up!” to a basically new Premium trim selling for $36K on cars and bids the other day.
@retrograde1110 ай бұрын
What goes up...must come down...
@kharseet201410 ай бұрын
Thanks Tuxmat for supporting our boys
@johnd83010 ай бұрын
Are you guys going to address what happened at the end of the last GR video when someone pulled out in front of you? I’m assuming it was just a near miss.
@savagegeese10 ай бұрын
It was a near miss. Cleared impact by 5 feet.
@KG_BM10 ай бұрын
you guys picking the GRC and the FL5 for personal use is such a dope combo
@timmietz10 ай бұрын
I bought a Morizo edition one of these last year. Love those little car. I have 3 Ferraris, an STO, 2 GT3RSs and I still enjoy driving this thing every time. I grew up in the 1990s and this thing feels very old school to me somehow. Reminds me on my Audi S4 from 20 years ago. 60-80 more HP and 50 more tq would make this car even better!
@aadetale10 ай бұрын
How were you able to get a Morizo?
@SparklingWalrus10 ай бұрын
Rookie numbers. I have a Koeneggsegg Jesko Absolut, 5 GT3 RSs, Lamborghini Sián, Audi RS6, 911 Dakar, 959, 993 turbo, 992 turbo s, G63, C63, SLS Black series, AMG GT black series, A monster truck and a Bugatti Chiron Super sport. You wish you were on my level you chump.
@KN-jw7ts10 ай бұрын
What?? Are u inferring that he’s lying?
@KN-jw7ts10 ай бұрын
Yup, having somewhat extensive experience/ownership with performance cars myself …..you took the words out of my mouth. Anyone that claims this thing isn’t a fun street car isn’t a real “driver” as far as I’m concerned. It might not be for everybody, but it has more personality than 95% of cars out there.
@DanesSpecialtyCoffee10 ай бұрын
Coming from a S14A - Evo X - Golf R Mk7.5 - Morizo #112… it takes me back towards the Evo but with more modern tech which helps a lot when daily driving. Waiting on the mods to be ironed out before doing anything to it. I did take the Cup2 tires off and replaced with Pilot S 4s which allows a little more sliding shenanigans but might go for something even less sticky next time.
@ghost2150110 ай бұрын
Please make sure you guys put your sponsorship after the 2 minute mark. I use your videos as a timer when I make coffee, and if the ad is below 2 minutes, it screws ensign up.
@paullee998210 ай бұрын
Great work / review. Growing up I loved hot hatches (eg si, gti, etc) so this type of car brings back so many memories (mostly irresponsible ones). I think if I got this car (I live in SoCal), I’d fit on some skinnier / less traction tires. I had a NC2 Miata and this formula worked great. More lateral movement + steering corrections = fun while still well within safe limits. Note to self : check synchros if buying a used car from Jack… 😊
@sump2210 ай бұрын
Lol, December was 8-9 degrees above average. January was still 1 degree over average despite that 2 week cold snap, and February was literally the warmest Feb on record, beating at record that held since 1882.
@aurorajones848110 ай бұрын
Id like to see you guys put some Ohlins on... I've wanted to hear what those do to a car. Good? Bad? Ugly? Fantastic?... The Road and Track kits look very tempting to me.
@dhesh00669 ай бұрын
Id love to see a Hi vs Low series on the GR Corolla! I got TuxMat floormats for my GRC because of this video, they are honestly the best floormats ive ever seen. They are very solid mats for sure
@tylerbetthauser764710 ай бұрын
These OEMs should absolutely get more into the performance aftermarket business and then slap a warranty on the products. Customers pushing these engines past their design with aftermarket companies profiting off of it seems weird to me given they are completely screwed when the engine and drivetrain wears prematurely.
@zarbon70010 ай бұрын
Only a small fraction of buyers modify their vehicles with aftermarket performance parts. That's why it makes no financial sense for them to divert funds from more profitable, higher volume products to manufacture aftermarket performance products.
@JorJorBinks12310 ай бұрын
@@zarbon700They even said in the video that these cars are, as a majority, being modified. I’d say from my immediate circle of cars and shops I visit, this is true.
@androiduberalles10 ай бұрын
Having to go through emissions testing for everything I'm sure absolutely kills any possibility of that
@zarbon70010 ай бұрын
@@JorJorBinks123 Last year, Toyota sold 232,370 units of the standard Corolla and about 1,500 units of the GR Corolla. That's why OEMs aren't interested in developing and manufacturing performance parts for the GR Corolla.
@tylerbetthauser764710 ай бұрын
@@androiduberallesthis is a good point. But then you have to wonder why it is these aftermarket companies can even exist at all. OEs could probably still partner with a few big aftermarket companies profitably and still offer a warranty.
@chino060137 ай бұрын
Does the diff overheat with the stock wheels and tires? I feel like running such a wide and grippy tires is putting a lot of stress on it.
@Affalterbach196710 ай бұрын
GR Corolla on Prius tires, overheated and greasy, might be almost as fun as on the snow/ice setup. The simulated paint-to-sample Irish Green is a nice touch too, and looks great on many small cars.
@MrRaitzi10 ай бұрын
Or Gt86 tires
@rushfactorygarage10 ай бұрын
I own an evo 9 and just got an GRC. It’s pretty dam good and feels like a newer evo. Idk why ppl cry about the armrest. My e30 doesn’t have an armrest and I still love that thing!!
@odysseusfellowes258210 ай бұрын
Guys, I love these vids. Its very rare we get to hear you men talk about performance modifications. This is a cool extra layer you've added here. Really like to see this side of y'all
@theveteran544410 ай бұрын
I daily drive my circuit edition and it’s been a good experience. I already have mines at 16k miles. No issues.
@rrennnerr10 ай бұрын
I bought an FL5 Type R in December 2022. Someone hit me and totaled the car in December 2023. I contemplated a GR Corolla, but just could not do it. I ended up with another FL5 instead. I think in a few years when prices come down a little bit and there is an incredible amount of modification support will be the time to purchase a GR Corolla.
@navykeef10 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the mod reviews, have held off buying any till i get a review from somebody who can be a bit more honest than an owner. Good video!
@TheMoltenM10 ай бұрын
GR Prius please
@MTater_10 ай бұрын
Nice and reassuring, I’m considering this as my fun winter car in the future so if they keep up their stock reliability I think I’d love this thing along with a dedicated sports car like the manual Supra. Great video guys, can’t wait to see how far you take the mods.
@pulldpin6710 ай бұрын
You added an armrest..... have to wonder why they didn't have one already.
@SturbokSensei10 ай бұрын
Mind boggling especially considering how much this Corolla costs...
@findingmywingsjesse10 ай бұрын
I am planning to long term own one of these so these videos are gold! Toyota has acknowledged the clutch pack overheating for the late 2024 GR Yaris and they claim to have at least improved it, assuming they bring that same unit to the GR Corolla. I think GR for Toyota is simply a testing ground. GT86/FR-S/BRZ proved market for GR brand, then revamped as GR high (supra), GR mid (Corolla), GR entry (86) and proved they could truly invest in GR, now it seems Toyota may abandon some partnerships (86/Supra) and focus on 1-2 core pure Toyota Brands (86 sedan news and rumours, could share GRC/GRY parts) moving forward to make the investment worthwhile and consolidate to 1-2 production lines they can control and evolve so finance people can support it too.
@marekd.735010 ай бұрын
Small business solving problems a $317B corporation made. Cool.
@amill156310 ай бұрын
Moto IQ released a video today describing the CSF intercooler as the best they've ever measured. The intercooler was for this car.
@JohnRuggero10 ай бұрын
Love mine! It’s my everyday driver. Awesome and versatile vehicle that is easy to live with day to day and a heck of a lot of fun on a twisty road.
@4.wheel.therapy10 ай бұрын
Wish we could get a rear seat delete and exact torque match as Morizo. The Morizo was a monster at the track with RS4s and front camber.
@pkdude533410 ай бұрын
tuxmats? You going to start doing visor tests too?
@BanzaiYaris9 ай бұрын
Very surprised you dont consider wrapping the exhaust with heat wrap near the diff a solution. Ive done 20,000miles in my GR Yaris over the last 3.5years, most of it competition miles and skidpan stuff. Not once have I had the diff overheat since wrapping it and the diff has gone from being too hot to touch to being touchable.
@tsenif10 ай бұрын
I love that this car exists & it's a beautiful car, the performance & reliability is proven. However, the price is what keeps me away along with dealer markups. If I wanted to spend $44k on a hot hatch, I'd just get the VW Golf R w/ the DSG for a nice daily driver. That platform has matured a lot & reliability on the Golf R seems to be quite good from the 3rd party shop owners I've spoken to & the reviews as well. They need to control the pricing & stop the dealerships from marking these up.
@Dr_Skot10 ай бұрын
R is a whole different league compared to the GR. I cross shopped both and a G70 oddly enough, still debating between a RWD G70 V6 and Golf R. GR was just too compromised and seeing how it falls apart on its face when pushed.
@Wind_slash010 ай бұрын
That's a 50k golf 😮
@aaromon4310 ай бұрын
i'm in the same boat. my daily is old and i'd like something fun to drive but i'm not giving these dealerships thousands extra for nothing in return.
@Dr_Skot10 ай бұрын
@@Wind_slash0 it's a $48k Corolla..
@jsfbay110 ай бұрын
The only way to control the dealer pricing by increasing the production.
@dr.dinescu205110 ай бұрын
I got one at my shop getting wrapped in KPMF envious green. The little wide body panels remind me of wrapping a mini trackhawk hahaha. Crazy shapes on the rear and front bumper, should be fun!
@NoodlesExtraMSG10 ай бұрын
was hoping for an unhinged boba tea spillage on tuxmats, extra piano black tapioca balls.
@gregorylouiscoleman10 ай бұрын
a GR Camry would be cool. Beefed up turbocharged V6 with a manual option in either AWD or RWD. With its NASCAR presence, im surprised Toyota hasnt done more than a TRD Camry option. Would be a killer with a 400 ish hp turbo 6 cyl in a AWD set up. Speaking just selfishly here
@ericr.375910 ай бұрын
Wow, with all those issues, I'm glad I cancelled my order and bought a used Cayman instead.
@johntechwriter5 ай бұрын
😊
@ragweedmakesmesneeze10 ай бұрын
After watching this video I went back to see if I missed a video of the GR snow-crossing. Nope I didn't miss it. But I did. I DID MISS IT! Where's the snow-cross video?
@TheFarGaurd10 ай бұрын
There’s one GR Corolla at my local dealership that’s been sitting there for a while. I haven’t checked the price but I bet they just put dumb markup on it. Buyers are not playing this game anymore. Unfortunately, every single Toyota dealership I’ve been to in Houston, TX have been horrible and have some of the scummiest people. Insane markups on everything. They were trying to sell my sister a base Sienna (msrp of 37k) for no shit 52k.
@malikwu644410 ай бұрын
tuxmat is worth it, it even made my nd miata a little bit quieter with roof up
@arda_10 ай бұрын
It’s funny that you are already doing your one year review whereas I am still waiting for my 2021 order GR Yaris. Just for perspective, there wasn’t even solid rumors of GR Corolla existing when I ordered my GR Yaris. Incredible PR work by Toyota with the GR cars. All of the media who wants one got theirs incredibly quickly. Customers on the other hand, not so much. Brilliant cars but it’s not hard seeing the PR machine work hard once you know what is going on.
@DoubleHelixStrand10 ай бұрын
The GR came out shortly after I bought a Golf R and I initially had some buyer's remorse, but learning the Corolla doesn't track well has pretty much completely alleviated that.
@johntechwriter5 ай бұрын
You might want to think twice before you allow others to determine how you feel about your car.
@DoubleHelixStrand5 ай бұрын
@@johntechwriter I meant I'm happy I bought the R and not the Corolla. My R can handle the track all day every day.
@groosbro110 ай бұрын
Basically Toyota didn't leave any overhead in the engine and the drivetrain.
@wg533110 ай бұрын
Have some Tuxmats on my GV70; front, rear, and cargo are. Fit like a glove, look great, and easy to clean. Super satisfied with them.
@rosgoncharuk240310 ай бұрын
Salvaged after last episode accident?
@stephensteele284418 күн бұрын
I came from a Nissan frontier to this and it’s my very first car that isn’t a commuter or a basic pickup
@DoubleOSevan10 ай бұрын
Following the years of rumors prior to the GRC's launch, I really wanted to love this thing. Having sat in one multiple times and watching all these videos about how compromised it is really dampens any desire towards buying one though. From the buying experience to modification experience... just so much hassle and compromise in a small package.
@qx4n9e1xp10 ай бұрын
NEW WRX IS FOR YOU! No hatch unfortunately, but SG says it's a value!
@DoubleOSevan10 ай бұрын
@@qx4n9e1xp haha I already have a 2022 WRX Limited as my daily! It's a great car for the money, but has a few weak points that can be remedied in the aftermarket ($$$). The question then becomes whether it's worth dumping money into the platform or trying to get something that has it out of the box.
@leospaceman297610 ай бұрын
Whats it like on the inside? Likes, dislikes?
@DoubleOSevan10 ай бұрын
@@qx4n9e1xp haha I actually have one! my 22 Limited with 6 speed is a great bang for buck "do everything" car. While its weaknesses can be fixed by the aftermarket, the question then becomes whether it's worth dumping money into the platform or just buying something that has everything from the factory.
@DoubleOSevan10 ай бұрын
@@leospaceman2976 My findings are pretty much the same as the geese. It feels closterphobic inside and the materials make my VB WRX feel luxury. Back seats and trunk are also lacking in practicality.
@brutalroot10 ай бұрын
This is exactly why I bought one. They brought up great points I totally agree with. Yes, not an amazing track car, but for the price compared to what else is out there it is a decent, fun, and a good car to drive (sigh... no more Evos or STIs, my last manual I drove years ago!). I can take out on weekend errands and sometimes daily driving and have some fun. They usually are MSRP and not crazy mark ups like the competitors. I am super happy with mine with the realistic view of it being a decent all around car.
@aurorajones848110 ай бұрын
20:00 "ive outgrown it..." I feel the same way. I wanna get in and hoon around in this thing but I'm 43 and i feel I'm just to old for that shinanaganz... So i put on my suit get on my V4S and head to the track while running from police to and from...😈 Whaaaaat?
@aurorajones848110 ай бұрын
Ive graduated to the good stuff. LOL
@E-Eightyfive10 ай бұрын
Jack misses his C6 GS
@scottcolpitts852110 ай бұрын
Where is his z06?? Havnt seen it in a long time.
@rayk761210 ай бұрын
I'm keeping my GRC stone stock. So many mods for track days makes zero sense to me. Maybe I'll bring my GRC to the Tail of the Dragon and tool around the mountains of Tennessee. The GRC would absolutely be in its element.
@retrograde1110 ай бұрын
Keep it stock! Will maintain more value and prob be more reliable along the way too.
@jaball7710 ай бұрын
It's sad that cars like this are marketed as track/rally cars, but can't handle more than 10 minutes of hard driving. How much more could an oil cooler and larger radiator have cost? Or proper cooling for the rear diff?
@omgness123410 ай бұрын
Because how many people actually track it? And for those that do, they just shrug and say those owners would pay. People are already kinda mad at the price, imagine if it had none of the shortcomings but cost 50k, would more people buy it? No, def not. Keep it cheaper and those that really need it will pay for the extra goodies
@milkyy416810 ай бұрын
@@omgness1234They already are spending 50k for the higher trim levels and absurd buying experience to get one. Same mechanical problems.
@android17510 ай бұрын
@@milkyy4168thats with markups. Doesnt change the math
@milkyy416810 ай бұрын
@@android175 Gr Corolla circuit is 45k msrp, last year’s morizo trim was 51k msrp.
@WalkiTalki10 ай бұрын
13:33 Old rat rodder info.... Parts that corrode and are not visible can be sprayed with cold galvanizing. Its mostly zinc and even on exhaust pipes, once the paint part is burnt the zinc in the coating will bond to the rust to make a protective coating. I have used the 7007 spray on everything from inside of fenders to cat delete pipes and haven't had the rust return once. I have a fifteen year old Dyna flow muffler on my truck that I cut open to clean out catalytic honeycomb. I cutoff wheeled it in half. Sprayed the inside with the 7007 and welded it back together. I then sprayed the outside. It is still on my truck with no signs of rust. It costs about 20bucks a can and its online at Amazon, Grainger, Ebay.
@culley6510 ай бұрын
Interesting to hear Mark say he's outgrown the idea of owning a GRC but owns an FL5. To me they both seem to cut from the same cloth (from a maturity perspective).
@pieswimmer110 ай бұрын
The fl5 has a much deeper pedigree and is more refined.
@AKK5I10 ай бұрын
The GR is just really a tarted up corolla. It doesn't have that same feeling of bespoke design like the Type R does, or even the GR Yaris. It's sort of like a Golf R made by Toyota.
@MK350410 ай бұрын
GRC is not the special one, that goes to GRY.
@culley6510 ай бұрын
@@AKK5ITo be fair, both cars start as economy cars and are built up in separate factories. They both have special engines (albeit the Type R is much more capable).. they just have different end goals. The GRC is more focused on the year round daily, while the Type R seems to be more of a track weapon. The interior is where the Type R really shines.. those seats and the red carpet makes it feel way more special than the GRC. I owned a ITS before trading it for my GRC and don't regret it but I really really want to source a Type R at some point.
@KN-jw7ts10 ай бұрын
Lol, are you speaking from your extensive first hand knowledge and wheel time w this these cars?? If not, pls stop talking like you know things.
@m00nkinftw10 ай бұрын
Mark rocking the retired pro-skater look I'm digging it
@adamek975010 ай бұрын
Love the paint
@JohnDoe-qu2qo10 ай бұрын
It’s a wrap, did you watch the video?
@Wind_slash010 ай бұрын
The heavy metal paint*
@atri0x82310 ай бұрын
great video, i was wondering how this car (stock) stacks up against the WRX TR? the TR although gave no power advantage fixed the huge brake deficiency and gave small changes that led you guys to give a pretty positive review, I am trying to cross shop this in Canada but over here, the circut edition GR Corolla is a whooping 15-17 grand (so around 11-12.5 grand US) more than the WRX TR, worth the jump? any advice is greatly appretiated :)
@christopherbassit275710 ай бұрын
I’ve had my gr corolla 1 year today!
@ColoradoCarsandCoffee10 ай бұрын
and your thoughts on it?
@christopherbassit275710 ай бұрын
@@ColoradoCarsandCoffeeno issues or complaints. Absolutely love it
@xUltimatexInstinctx10 ай бұрын
Need a review for the refreshed 2024 Hyundai Elantra 🙏
@BMWROYAL10 ай бұрын
2:30 best roast I’ve ever seen lol
@lannym10 ай бұрын
Hmmm. Car & Driver VIR Lightning Lap - 2021 Type R LE 3.00.7 - 2023 GR Corolla Morizo 2.59.6.....
@raymondhachmishvili248310 ай бұрын
hats off to Toyota\Subaru for still making drivers cars, despite their flaws, we glad they still exist
@richardnavratil966110 ай бұрын
My favorite of Donut (high and low builds) coming to Savagegeese? Sign me the F up!!
@sarmadchaudhry46066 ай бұрын
It will be so much appreciated if you provide the detail of the wrap on your gr corolla in green color. Thanks