Toyota GR Corolla Core Is So Good - Here's How It Can Be Better

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
  • The GR Corolla is a weird car: strange AWD system, quirky motor, and high strung attitude. I'm all for it, take my money now, Toyota!
    0:00 Intro
    1:59 Driving Experience
    8:14 Power
    11:52 Exterior
    13:44 Interior
    16:26 Tech
    18:26 Overall Rating
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  • @Zack_Aksel
    @Zack_Aksel Рік тому +10

    In regards to the GR-Four AWD system, it does not use a wet multiplate clutch pack found in many of its rivals. It uses a electo magnetic multiplate clutch pack to control the awd slippage and lock. This system is a zero friction clutch and no amount of slippage will induce wear. Unlike some other trick awd systems like the focus RS which did use a wet multiplate clutch to moderate the torque bias. That system did generate a decent amount of heat from slippage.

  • @CRatcliffe
    @CRatcliffe Рік тому +23

    Still absolutely LOVE mine.

    • @Sagiru
      @Sagiru Рік тому +2

      Me, too. 5000 miles in and loving it more every time I fire it up.

    • @stevethomas760
      @stevethomas760 11 місяців тому +2

      @@Sagiru One angry 3 cylinder

  • @Sagiru
    @Sagiru Рік тому +14

    Great Review! I've had mine for almost three months, and I agree with almost all your descriptions and insights. It's totally weird, a bit rough here and there, and totally delightful. Oh, and the handling is mind-boggling. It's capable of remarkable speeds on challenging roads.

  • @CarQuicks
    @CarQuicks Рік тому +12

    Having spent years in WRX STi Hatchback, the GR Corolla for me was the next iteration of that idea for rme. I LOVE mine! Even did my own review on it and currently sitting at about 8500 miles... I couldn't ask for a better experience. Even having driven FL5 CTRs and Elantra N's, all good cars in their own right, there is something intangible about the GRC that talked to me and I' m sure many other owners. Even with some interior areas that could use some better materials (I'm tackling that on mine as we speak), and a few rougher edges compared to competitors like the Civic Type-R that have multiple iterations in the US... the experience is amazing.

    • @stevethomas760
      @stevethomas760 11 місяців тому

      I've owned WRXs for 21 years. Sold my last one after my GR purchase in Feb. My two major gripes are no armrest or spare tire. Thankfully both issues can be remedied. Man 8500 miles, you have been doing some driving. Make that enjoying.

  • @jimmyvu6919
    @jimmyvu6919 Рік тому +9

    It feels like a modern Toyota STi/Evo, I’d agree with the ratings on the car. The mid-level interior disappears when you grab the wheel/shifter.

  • @Rockfor970
    @Rockfor970 9 місяців тому +2

    The only and last review that made me convince to get the Core! Thanks

    • @ShiftingLanes
      @ShiftingLanes  9 місяців тому

      Thanks bud! Glad I can help. Best of luck!

  • @blu_is500
    @blu_is500 Рік тому +1

    Awesome review, thanks for posting!!

  • @GRfourfun
    @GRfourfun Рік тому +7

    So glad the GRC is being received so well. Love the look of it, should of came here too 🇬🇧, but I do love my GR Yaris circuit pack.

  • @stevethomas760
    @stevethomas760 11 місяців тому

    One of the best reviews I've seen on this car and I've seen a lot. Thanks for the solid work

  • @cookielamadrid6857
    @cookielamadrid6857 10 місяців тому +2

    Love my car. In Hawaii, there are a lot of Toyota fans. Fun when they recognize my GR Corolla. Easy to drive, handles so well and love that there's no sneaking home because it announces its' arrival a couple blocks from home.

  • @WFO.
    @WFO. Рік тому +3

    You’re dialogue is excellent. You’ve got a new follower!
    Keep up the great reviews.
    Stoked for GRC to arrive late next month.

  • @eldislamas7363
    @eldislamas7363 Місяць тому

    Great review 🎉

  • @GeraldPUR
    @GeraldPUR 6 місяців тому +3

    Heres the real how to make it better.
    1. Buy it in black ⚫️ premium package*
    2. Add the rear CE spoiler and hood.
    3. Add the Eventury intake (decreses intake temp by 20f!)
    4. Add the pilot spot cups tires from the Morizzo eddition.
    5. If you live in a warm climate weather like me chage the engine oil every 3k miles OR LESS regardless of what the manufacturer or UA-cam tells you****.
    6. Use protective film for the front bumper and hood to avoid rock chips.
    There you're welcome and enjoy 😉

    • @KN-jw7ts
      @KN-jw7ts 6 місяців тому +1

      You got a couple of things right. Subjective, but black is the worst color offered IMO. And def don’t need more grip then those pilot sport 4s……..unless you’re tracking it. I’d go as far to say, for street use…..less grip would make it much more playful/fun.

  • @TimmieTennis
    @TimmieTennis 6 місяців тому +1

    Great review, especially on the technical info on the drive train. Only downside is the big movie screen in the middle, think I'll stick with my 2001 Corolla, much nicer interior.

  • @scaryperryx1050
    @scaryperryx1050 10 місяців тому

    It reminds me so much of my OLD 1987 FX-16 COROLLA That car was amazing after I did my Engine Rebuild from buying it used...

  • @christopherbassit2757
    @christopherbassit2757 Рік тому +2

    Still loving my gr corolla. Best car I’ve ever owned

  • @BurnedAura68
    @BurnedAura68 8 місяців тому

    6 months later i still love mine. The core is pretty much a LE corolla interior with GR Sport Seats(a legit trim from outside of North Americas)

  • @drewncars9505
    @drewncars9505 7 місяців тому

    I sorta tilted my head in confusion when you mentioned a stiffer feel on the clutch pedal. Coming from owning a VA WRX and a 6mt Tacoma it felt really light to me when I drove it. Yes trucks tend to have heavier pedals but man, the VA WRX pedal is stupid heavy for a stock application! My wife had a hard time driving that car because of how heavy the pedal was. I almost stalled the GRC when I test drove it not because I suck at driving but because it was so much lighter than any of the vehicles I’ve owned before I started to let it out too quickly.
    The GRC is definitely on my list of next vehicles to own. I want back into another V8 car but also miss my AWD car too. Driving the GRC made me feel like I was back in my WRX and made me love it even more

  • @Toutvids
    @Toutvids 6 місяців тому +1

    The price puts it in Subaru WRX Limited range, with a far superior AWD system for winter weather. Also have fun with the wait times for anything from Toyota they are moving away from dealers.

  • @martingriggs6362
    @martingriggs6362 6 місяців тому

    I drove one of these a couple weeks ago. I never thought I would drive a car more fun than my Fiesta ST, I was wrong.
    I got to test drive it alone. The dealer had a core version that was a Toyota rep. car with 4500 miles. He just handed me the keys, and said have fun. I did.

  • @DiplomatGaming
    @DiplomatGaming Рік тому +4

    I test drove this after driving my 2022 Elantra N manual transmission. The GR Corolla clutch is heavy, a bit springy and the engagement point is high (roughly 85% of the clutch travel) compared to my Elantra N which is in the middle of the travel. This can make the Corolla fatiguing and hard to drive smoothly. The pedals are not properly spaced for heel-toe downshifting. The interior looks like a rental car. I do like the notchy engaging shifter. The gearing is short which requires shifting more often compared to the Elantra N. The visibility while driving is great.

    • @stevethomas760
      @stevethomas760 11 місяців тому

      As a GR owner I do wish that Toyota would have gotten some color in the interior. Hyundai N cars were on my short list. Likely would have bought a Kona N if it came with a manual. Did drive one, stiffest suspension of any car I've ever driven. Not sure what level it was set on, my guess is N mode. I'm glad that there are some good choices now

  • @scaryperryx1050
    @scaryperryx1050 10 місяців тому

    I hope so[me day soon I could get my self a GR Corolla!!!

  • @jamesnicol3831
    @jamesnicol3831 6 місяців тому

    Intelligent review. Thank you for not wearing a baseball hat

  • @iJakku
    @iJakku Рік тому

    Hey guys, don't pay Mark up for the core. But with how limited the CE and ME are maybe it could be a good investment to pay done mark up.

  • @KG_GRC
    @KG_GRC 10 місяців тому

    Smiles per Gallon if you can get one do it! Great daily I got a circuit at msrp and feel like I won the lottery best car I've owned!

  • @macaron3141592653
    @macaron3141592653 Рік тому +3

    This interior definitely pails in comparison to my Elantra N. Materials aren't great in either, but the N seats have leather and alcantara, there's way more room in the back seats and trunk, and more flair throughout. Screen's bigger, the center tunnel is easier to access and use.

    • @daniellechner599
      @daniellechner599 Рік тому

      No one cares about your Hyundai

    • @KN-jw7ts
      @KN-jw7ts 6 місяців тому

      A lack luster interior, or a Pontiac Aztec level of exterior “design”.
      Seeing the vision concept makes me even more upset, knowing they can make a cool design…..hoping that translates to more of there cars and not the trapezoid thing they’ve been doing.

  • @nemesis9410
    @nemesis9410 Рік тому +6

    It would be better if I actually could fucking buy one 🙄

  • @alottalogic
    @alottalogic Рік тому

    I haven't heard anyone say something about the lack of an armrest, how does it feel not having one, as I am one of those people that is guilty of laying my arm on am armrest while I drive

    • @magicwaffl3z
      @magicwaffl3z Рік тому +2

      I've seen a lot of people using an aftermarket SXTH element armrest as a solution

    • @stevethomas760
      @stevethomas760 11 місяців тому

      Plus the storage. I have a SXTH Element armrest, no install yet. No spare tire, thank goodness that can be remedied too.

  • @Olivia300zx
    @Olivia300zx 11 місяців тому

    Incorrect on the awd system. Its not a wet multiplate clutch. It uses electromagnets. No wear or friction points.

  • @Lokotecuban2020
    @Lokotecuban2020 4 місяці тому

    Hope that weird 4x4 never breaks because you’re gonna left an arm and leg in that dealership to get it back

  • @Ben-bs4od
    @Ben-bs4od 11 місяців тому

    5k over MSRSP. No thanks. Millinials are nuts. Will get one used! Does the 74 inch width become annoying? It's almost a medium size car at this width. Wish this had an automatic like all the German sports cars. Happy with my Volvo V50 for now and would recommend this used for people who like this car but want to pay a quarter the price.

  • @SaltyRNFrank
    @SaltyRNFrank 8 місяців тому

    💯👍

  • @samramu4680
    @samramu4680 Рік тому +3

    You sound very unsatisfied
    Must be difficult to be happy driving one of the worlds best new hot hatches

  • @tonynguyen5750
    @tonynguyen5750 Рік тому +1

    Dude, where the hell do you get your MSRP at everywhere I go has a marked up. Smh

    • @KG_GRC
      @KG_GRC 10 місяців тому

      gotta get on a list and wait it out mine was in the works 3+ years ago before my local dealer knew what I was talking about 🤣 worth every penny IMO 🤌😤

    • @cookielamadrid6857
      @cookielamadrid6857 10 місяців тому

      Our Toyota dealer didn't do a markup. But we (about 100) of us had to put out names in a lottery. Did it twice and we got the second one. Our dealer thought it might be the more fair for all interested customers.

    • @diallo1347
      @diallo1347 8 місяців тому +2

      Used core trims without the performance/tech/cold package are being sold for 45-50k. Dealers are smoking something strong to ask that, but people paying that are smoking something stronger.

  • @thanewalton6740
    @thanewalton6740 7 місяців тому

    A 300hp 3 cylinder engine is great but how long will it last? Lucky to get 100 thousand miles is my guess. But who cares its so cool!

  • @diondrejordan7012
    @diondrejordan7012 Рік тому +1

    As a owner of this car that front cup holder is a bad position. Any cup bigger than a typical water bottle is too big and gets in the way of sniffing

  • @hybridstiger
    @hybridstiger Рік тому +5

    Start just under $36k, but my local Toyota dealership sold a white Corolla GR Core for over $50k to a young man.

    • @mengx94
      @mengx94 Рік тому +2

      No money and brain 🤯

    • @hybridstiger
      @hybridstiger Рік тому

      @mengx94 You meant money but no brain? The young man finances it, so he technically didn't have the money.

    • @timw2083
      @timw2083 Рік тому +3

      ​@@hybridstiger the young man also had the option to not buy 🎉 dealerships will continue to charge markup as long as consumers hand over the cash

    • @lbcitylacounty4982
      @lbcitylacounty4982 8 місяців тому

      It's already at MSRP due to so many choices nowadays

    • @lastname-Nm
      @lastname-Nm 7 місяців тому

      What a loser lol

  • @iTzTJlol
    @iTzTJlol Рік тому

    Do these only come in manual?

  • @hectordelgado3258
    @hectordelgado3258 8 місяців тому

    9:06 4 strokes not 4 revolutions 🤓

  • @maxa.759
    @maxa.759 20 днів тому

    no armrest? deal breaker for me lol

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 3 місяці тому

    At 14:10 The infotainment screen looks like a plastic toy from Walmart. Hideous.

  • @zerokool-2058
    @zerokool-2058 Місяць тому

    Now Toyota NEEDS to make the Corolla Hatchback TRD (automatic) for people like me that already has a manual but wants an automatic for work lol

  • @Lokotecuban2020
    @Lokotecuban2020 4 місяці тому

    3 cylinders 😂 bruh come bruh 45000

  • @deane9102
    @deane9102 Рік тому +1

    Pretty similar to a mazdaspeed6