Most Over-Hyped Car Ever?? 2023 GR Corolla Review | 4K
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- My thoughts and impressions of the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR-Four!
Big thanks to Tenshi for letting me review his ride!
Let me know what cars you want to see, and if you have a cool car, I WANT TO SHOOT IT! Thanks for watching!
What do you think about the GR Corolla? Would you buy one?
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Specs
2:22 - Interior
5:30 - Driving
11:48 - Overall Thoughts
13:25 - Ratings
15:26 - Outro - Авто та транспорт
I own this car and absolutely love it, was interested to hear a negative opinion because I’ve heard and felt nothing but good things
I think the only reason I may have had any negative feelings about it was because it had been anticipated and hyped up for so long. I've been wanting to buy a GR Yaris for a long time so when we got something somewhat similar to it here in the states it was very hyped. Overall though, I'm impressed with the car in all departments besides power + road feel. But that's just how most modern sports cars are unfortunately. Thanks for watching!
@@murk4545 it’s a 1.6 3 cylinder you will have to rev it out. But in a quarter mile the GR Corolla beats the type r and in 0 to 60 the GR wins too at 4.9 seconds it’s because it’s AWD.
@@kaoriisdriving you might feel a little bit of lag in the throttle as the car makes 26 pounds of boost from factory that is all spooled by only 3 cylinders!
@@kottysimpson psi is relevant. One turbos 10psi can make more horsepower than another turbos 30psi. So the fact that it does have 26psi factory probably means it’s a small turbo
@@kaoriisdriving I don't quite understand what you mean, many factors change the horsepower made vs the amount of boost created and utilized, the gr corolla has a very bad heat soak issue so maybe using less boost from factory may have been better but they would have had to greatly mess with timing to regain the same horsepower if it would be even possible, the best solution with what was given is an intercooler and ethonal blend, this mitigates heat soak entirely and the ethonal reduces knock which the sensors in this engine are very responsive to allowing more boost.
how's the lag on a dig? or if you want to punch it around a corner from a stop sign?
its pretty poor.. sluggish at low RPM. Someone in the comments mentioned it really only gets responsive above 3k rpm. It almost feels like you're a kid on a leash when trying to accelerate
There is no replacement for displacement.
I think you felt the way you did because you don't know the car. You spent a short time with it on a road that wasn't that inspiring to drive. This car was meant to be driven hard and fast on back roads and it will do it all day long and put a smile on your face. I just took my GR Corolla on a 5300 mile road trip, mostly on back roads, and it was amazing. It's very easy to keep in the power band where there is no turbo lag and it will pull without issue. I took it to the top of Pike's Peak at 14115' and she never even cared about the elevation. Also an FYI, the suspension doesn't change in any mode but the steering does in Sport Mode. The chassis is also different than the standard Corolla. It's based on a standard Corolla but there are a lot more chassis welds and extra adhesives. I find that the car has a lot of character and the more I drive it the more fun it is. One short drive can't do it justice at all. One owner is a professional rally race driver and he has told me how amazing the GRC is. There is another owner near me that is a professional Porsche driver that trains people to drives a Porsche and he owns one and loves it. These are examples mom people that know how to drive and how to get the most out of a car so I take their experience with a lot of weight. And I'll keep on enjoying mine with every mile too! 😍
Thanks for your thoughts.
I can definitely attest to it driving great, my main gripe was the turbo & pedal delay. I shoot these reviews from the eyes of the every day enthusiast & I drive on realistic "every day" roads (thats all we got on Long Island lol). So while I'm sure this car feels great on a track, I want to give my thoughts on how it does on a day-to-day basis on common roads. Thanks for the advice! I really do wish I did some more homework on this review, there are some cool facts & features I missed the mark on
@@kaoriisdriving I don't track mine at all and I don't think it's the best track car either. I think it's best on back roads, canyons and in the mountains as that's where it shines. When driving in those situations it's very easy to keep the RPMs 3-4k range and I never notice any lag at all, and here are every day roads. Now when driving around other traffic and in the city I don't care as much as I'll just go with the flow of traffic and it will easily stay with the pack. It's too bad you don't have more exciting roads to drive near you so you can really see what the car can do, that would require a drive to upstate NY.
Hows the 1 -2 shift in the GRC? Is it jerky like the most Subarus?
No its actually pretty smooth. I know exactly what you mean by jerky like most subarus lol. The GRC in my opinion is a way better daily / family car while the STI or WRX is a better performance car
I had a VA and a VB WRX. Both great cars but I have a GR Circuit now and it is better in every way except interior space. If you can have only one car for a daily and have kids the WRX is better.
Subscribed for your great real thoughts and opinions.
Love the idea of the GRC but wish more RWD oversteer playfulness.
They say the GRC morizo is amazing and more engaging, it would be definitely worth a drive.
If they added more Morizo fun to the GRC and fixed the overheating differential track issues which puts it into FWD then I would look at it again.
@@dannyphamous thanks for this comment! This is what keeps me motivated to make more videos and continue to work on my editing. I think there are definitely some wrinkles to iron out with the GRC, but imo for the price, I think there’s better options no matter what you’re looking for
Hell yea brother
I was thinking of trading my low-mile 2019 STI for the GR. I'm kinda unsure about that decision.
Find someone who will let you drive theirs if you can. I love this car, but I don't think it's for everyone. I also don't think it's worth trading an STI in over but that's probably due to the charm of the STI badge.
@@MrFrank107 honestly, I’d say keep the STI… I love the GR but the STI is quicker and has lots of fun aftermarket parts already available for it. GRC looks great and has nice space and a nice interior and imo sounds better than an STI, but STI is def a better performance car
@@soulsick410 Thanks.
I had a lightly tuned VB WRX with 300whp. Traded it for a GR Circuit and the GRC is better in every way except for interior space. Find one to test drive and see if you like it. The STI is definitely a cool car and probably more comparable to how a GRC handles than the VB.
It’s a 1.6 turbo you have to be over 3200 rpm and car comes alive. If you tune the car on ECUTEK you can get over 300 WHP easily. It’s not the fastest car out there but also not the slowest either.. It’s similar performance of Civic Type R.
@@mhk67091 I can definitely agree with this. I think the media has made it seem like it’s a lot faster than it really is though. It’s exciting, but it’s not worth all the crazy hype in my opinion
@@kaoriisdriving I'll show you how fun it is on some truly fun roads!
“…Normal corolla chassis” yeah ok nice knowing these cars go to people with no idea what they’re driving, especially claiming it’s overhyped without due research. You deserved your expectations.
@@strifu808 I can admit to the fact I wish I had done some more research before this video, as it was a last minute arrangement. That doesn’t change the fact that I actually drove the car and I’ve driven lots of cars & my disappointment comes from my personal comparison to other similar vehicles. The JCW Clubman I reviewed was a lot more fun and had a lot more character. I mean what’s even the point of an honest review if I’m going to figure out all the intricate specs of the car and just tell you what everyone else is telling you? I’m an every day car enthusiast, no professional, and these are my raw , real opinions! Thanks for your feedback, hope to see you in the next one :)
@@kaoriisdriving Poor excuse, a chassis being reinforced is not something to overlook in a car like this. It's pretty much the point of the car. I don't like the corolla and I don't praise it at all for any dynamics having owned it, It doesn't impress anyone of your caliber. I agree, I have driven better cars, but having the information correct in a car review is standard. How else do you think viewers can trust your aforementioned reviews if your credibility doesn't stand in something so simple? you claim honesty yet you're presenting a blatant lie, that's perjury. Other than the fact you didn't do your due research, the justification of the car being less fun than a clubman jcw is a testimony to how much your opinion can be valued, subjectively.
@@strifu808 thats cool, i do this for fun :) you dont have to like my reviews or think im a good reviewer. I did state that I do regret not doing my homework prior, but I enjoy making these videos & there are lots of people out there who enjoy the videos I make! My videos will get better with time, I'm still new to this, so I'm sorry if I've insulted you or ruined your day lol
A few people have been disappointed with the performance of the GR Corolla. Nemtec UA-cam channel showed how the OEM transmission collars in the transmission are poorly designed Hubs and 2nd & 5th gear are Weak...
They recommended PPG straight cut gears or CUSCO Reinforced Transmission Clutch Hubs or a Sequential transmission...
They also talked about front differential is smaller than the Rear Differential, which causes slipping and heating.
Another Expensive fix...Yet they have 3 GR Corolla Hatchbacks. 😂😂😂
I have my eye on these. Have to drive one because it woukd be a dad car replacement for a much more powerful sports car. You mentioned the Golf R. That's such a frustrating car for me. In terms of packaging, options, and performance, I think it's a great value. I just don't know if I could buy one for similar reasons you gave about the Corolla. It's just so plain and boring looking. It's not an ugly car by any means, but there's no flair to it compared to the Type R or GRC. And the fact that blue is the color accent is personal. Bummer for me. Not a fan
@@gabea.458 totally valid points honestly. The Golf R has no personality, but man it’s such a better sports car if you’re looking for speed. If I were you, getting a dad car, I might pick the Corolla over the golf R just out of it feeling more like a tuner car. The R is sophisticated and mature, but the GR is fun and exciting (in my opinion). Also- the problems I had with the GR can pretty easily be fixed with a tune or a pedal commander. Some folks are making 500whp on these motors unopened. Hope you find the right car for you !!
Honda was making N/A engines with the most horsepower per liters for years
I own one and mine is amazing
@@jeffleary1598 no doubt about it they’re great cars
Sweet hollow rd aye?
@@KN-jw7ts fellow long islander 🫱🏻🫲🏼
Lol. Yes, one w a grc as a matter of fact. Should u see a white one rolling around Huntington, say hello.
@@KN-jw7ts do you also own a mk4 Supra?
Greatest video of all time
@@4787886 ya sabes mijo
its a great car, just imaging if Toyota added the missing cylinder it destroy the competition. hopefully in the future they finally would make it a 4 cyl turbo.
@@arivega1312 could be true. This 3 cylinder engine seems pretty dang strong though. I’ve seen some good numbers made overseas on these engines
The 2.0L I-4 version is coming in the new Celica and MR2 with 400HP.
This is a 35k $ car or less. Not worth the Circuit model. Shame it is priced out of its class. Toyota would of benefited making this a FWD and take the GTI market instead. Currently there are no Manual, FWD, handbrake hot hatch that comes with LSD in the front. Then price it at 30-33k.
@@LoveLikeaHurricane couldn’t agree more with ya
I don’t think it’s turbo lag really. It’s more about being over 3000 rpm. As long as you keep it up there the response is quick. Below that it feels like a dog.
i could definitely see that. I also think it maybe has to do more with the electronic throttle delay. But I still stand by the opinion that it didnt feel nearly as powerful as i was expecting :c
I had a lightly tuned VB WRX that was 300whp. My stock GR Circuit feels about the same power as my WRX did. The GR is better in every other way performance wise.
I mean it's more reliable than it's competition
@@nomad2772 I mean I guess? CTR is probably just as good and the new Subarus really don’t have problems like they used to. Reliability has always been Toyotas thing
@kaoriisdriving the ctr does come close with three reliability but it's fwd, which isn't bad either
@@nomad2772 you make a good point though, it does lack something the GRC does with the drivetrain. But with it being FWD it does put more power to the ground than AWD. Give and takes here and there haha
@@kaoriisdriving yeah definitely, this year is good for the hot hatch.
@@nomad2772 thank god honestly. As a hot hatch enthusiast I’m really happy companies are making them again, even if only a few. Can’t lie though, I reviewed a 2020 mini JCW clubman and I 200% prefer that to the GR Corolla
get an f80 and review that
@@EdwinGranados-s6q I’ll work on it ! Would love to get behind the wheel of one of those..
Yes it is over-hyped. But I have to feel sorry for today's youth that can't afford a serious performance car due to the disastrous economy and are sort of over-styling and "souping up and tuning" grandma's small econobox 4-door grocery getter. It's a car that nobody notices going down the road. I'd rather have many of the used cars on the market that were back before this era of plastic fabric on the seats that causes static in the winter and absorbs sweat of all the drivers and passengers.
Seriously! I mean even the "cheap entry level" sports cars are getting wildly marked up. I had a reservation for a 2022 GR 86 and I reserved the base model and out the door it was like $40k. It's ridiculous how they take a $28k msrp and stretch it to $40k. However, I will give credit where its due and if someone really wanted a fun little manual hatch with some sport to it, the Corolla XSE is actually a decent little car for a low price (of the new cars). But of course, much much lower tuning potential & slow as ever. Old cars will always have my heart
shit id be happy to get my veloster N back i took it to a take 5 they put the wrong oil in it and boom went the engine
@@ArcticN I really want to drive a volster N. they seem like a lot of fun. I think hyundai is really doing well these days
It really seems like it took too much inspo from the 2021 Civic Type R. Overly sculped exterior with poor driving experience lol
@@shineofficial7343 pretty much exactly how I feel. I think these look better on the outside though
I drove both I would buy the Corolla GR because AWD similar performance and lot cheaper because you can get one at MSRP and Type R still has massive mark up.
@@mhk67091 I think here in the states the CTR is actually more available and cheaper. GRCs are crazy marked up
@@kaoriisdriving not true I got my Corolla GR at MSRP and I tired to Type R they wanted 10k to 15k over.. I got my Corolla GR for 38200 plus tax.. I love the performance
@@mhk67091 nice! I guess location plays a big part
Oof.
Strike one: I don’t believe any technical evaluation by anyone who sets climate control to LO. Do you really want the car to be 50 degrees in a tshirt, or do you set it like that “to make it cold faster?” Because that’s not how it works.
Strike 2: turning off all the TC. You’re not a racing driver chasing lap times.
Strike 3: “expert mode stiffens up the suspension!” No it doesn’t. The suspension is not dynamically adjustable.
Sorry kid, do your homework, and come back in a couple years when you’re honest about what you know.
@@aluisious hey thanks for the critique! I’ve driven a good amount of cars now, so I feel I can make some decent comparisons. I will admit I wish I did some more research on the car prior to the shoot, but it was somewhat last minute; anyways, my reviews are more of a blind reaction to the driving experience. You can find a full list of specs , quirks, and features on so many channels but I want to give you my raw feelings and honest reactions, as an every day enthusiast. I only set the AC to LO because it gets wicked hot in cars when I’m doing reviews , I actually usually turn off the climate control completely, but having this one on the feet was quiet enough to where it didn’t blow into my mic the whole time haha.
Moral of the story is, I’m not a professional car reviewer or critique. I have a full time job & cars are my passion. I shoot these videos as a scope through the eyes of an every day car enthusiast. Hope you come back for the next one :)
0-60 in 4.9 is actually kind of terrible. It’s a 300 hp, four wheel drive compact car. It should be faster. I’m figuring that’s a ton of turbo lag. I drove a cts vsport that did it in 4.5 seconds and that car was 400 hp and 4000 lbs, rwd.
A mere 0.4 second difference vs 300hp, 3200 lb awd car 😂