Great review guys. I enjoy the depth of the comparisons to offerings from other brands, and I agree its brilliant to see Toyota taking part in this segment in such a unique and interesting way.
The engine was originally built for the GR Yaris for WRC so they have a max displacement of 1.6 L, Toyota chose to go with 3 rather than 4 cylinder to give the engine lighter weight and to have larger pistons.
2 thumbs up. I really enjoyed this overview/review of the GR C. Opposed to other GR video - you pointed out the nuances of what the GR C is. Not fastest - Not the best interior - etc etc. But is it one of the most fun to drive - which is what it is all about. My Blue GR C Circuit is currently on a boat to Vancouver - Delivery in early May........... (BTW - I've had a '14 Fiesta ST from new & would not have considered the GR C - the AWD is what attracted me to it - the ST is tons of fun but the FWD is getting old)
So many people commenting about this 3 cylinder engine like it is some kind of shitty liter fords ecoboost 😂 while this engine will slap it's competition this year in WRC Rally2 class 😂
Coming from a 2020 Corolla Hatchback I was excited to buy this car, and I've been enjoying it ever since. For previous Corolla Hatchback owners it's a perfect match!
@@Sleepygarage It was good for what it was back in 2020, but getting the GR was the right path to go down. It’s everything about the hatchback upgraded!👌🏾
Lol. The two worst reasons to give. Now if you said “I’m in stop and go traffic every single day”……..maybe. Who the fuck cares it’s faster?? Get an electric car if that’s your concern.
If where talking stock for stock sure, if where talking tunning and potential I'd get a golf R, it's faster and with a simple stage 1 tune and better suspension it handles better than the gr corolla. Funny enough It's also probably more reliable lol
@@BeanieBeanBoi first of all that's not a very common issue and even if ither of the things you mentioned do go back it's a fairly cheap thing to replace. Compare that to Toyota's overpriced 3 cylinder awd system that overheats, not to mention the engine can't hold any more boost because it will literally explode. Compare that to the golfs R tunability and reliability. I'm not talking stock for stock, I'm talking modded vs modded, it is cheaper and more reliable to make a golf R fast, unlike the gr corolla.
man that's some cope you huffing to say a VW going to be more reliable than a Toyota, i guess Motive videos on the Yaris proved nothing for the engine Toyota made. Look out guys spoiler alert it needs a head gasket at 480 wheel to make more power.
@@jegglz3845 aight mister toyota, lemme ask you this how much does it cost to break 300hp on the gr corolla? Cuz I'll send you proof and numbers rn if u think I'm bullshiting.
I don't especially like the exterior styling on this - rather own a sportier looking restyle like in this vid of a 2 door 2024 Corolla concept car: ruclips.net/video/TArhVkvozLM/видео.html
@@romka_ind I don't have to. I understand engines and hp/ torque figures champ. Have fun getting anymore power out of it.. Don't forget it is a corolla.. gay
The in depth review is great, but car isn't. 3 Cylinders on 4WD, just not my cup of tea. My minimum is 4 Cylinders, any thing less is just asking for trouble down the road. They could have made few changes to the car to make it look more aggressive. From front it looks exactly like a normal Corolla. I wouldn't buy it even with Toyota's legendary reliability, this is for kids who want to tune it and lower it, remove muffler to make noises and that's it. It aint gaping anything other than other Corollas.
Pretty sick, personally I would buy this over the type R.
I like the type r for everything over this. With one big exception, AWD! For that reason alone I would pick the GRC.
@@steve8803 Yup. AWD is a game changer, especially in Canada.
@@Jeditilt It certainly is! That's why I bought a wrx. I know it is a class down from these vehicles, but the price reflects that.
Great review guys. I enjoy the depth of the comparisons to offerings from other brands, and I agree its brilliant to see Toyota taking part in this segment in such a unique and interesting way.
Thank you :)
There is my dream car if I was to win the lottery! I wish I could get one of these. That would be my daily driver, great for mountain winter roads.
Not sure why people are ragging the 3 cylinder, thing puts out 300hp no issue on a lighter smaller engine
And more torque than a 4 banger
The engine was originally built for the GR Yaris for WRC so they have a max displacement of 1.6 L, Toyota chose to go with 3 rather than 4 cylinder to give the engine lighter weight and to have larger pistons.
With a a full stock grc and e30 can make like 60ftlb
2 thumbs up. I really enjoyed this overview/review of the GR C. Opposed to other GR video - you pointed out the nuances of what the GR C is. Not fastest - Not the best interior - etc etc. But is it one of the most fun to drive - which is what it is all about.
My Blue GR C Circuit is currently on a boat to Vancouver - Delivery in early May........... (BTW - I've had a '14 Fiesta ST from new & would not have considered the GR C - the AWD is what attracted me to it - the ST is tons of fun but the FWD is getting old)
Thank you, glad you liked it! Awesome, hope you enjoy the car! Great upgrade from the ST now that the Focus RS isn't available anymore for that AWD!
Great vid. I'm a nerd about that car. super fun to drive
So many people commenting about this 3 cylinder engine like it is some kind of shitty liter fords ecoboost 😂 while this engine will slap it's competition this year in WRC Rally2 class 😂
this vehicle maturely and properly driven is the best
I wonder how much head room you have for tuning before you need internals. That's a good amount of HP/Torque for 3 Cyl factory.
Coming from a 2020 Corolla Hatchback I was excited to buy this car, and I've been enjoying it ever since. For previous Corolla Hatchback owners it's a perfect match!
Corolla Hatch is awesome, definitely a great step up.
@@Sleepygarage It was good for what it was back in 2020, but getting the GR was the right path to go down. It’s everything about the hatchback upgraded!👌🏾
Upgrading to the circuit in a few weeks! XSE will have to go
did you say old school interior?
30psi, gnarly.
i loved this car but the manual only was a deal breaker for me. bought a 24 golf R with a dsg for easier daily use.
Yeah if I had to get an auto hot hatch the MK8 R would be the one to get.
Skill issue
Do you drive in stop and go traffic? Why would you ever want a sports car like this without manual?! It takes away half of the experience.
@@anthonyfrombelow dsg is way faster and better on gas
Lol. The two worst reasons to give. Now if you said “I’m in stop and go traffic every single day”……..maybe. Who the fuck cares it’s faster?? Get an electric car if that’s your concern.
"best AWD Hatchback"
I wish there were more Manual AWD Hatchbacks in the U.S. to even compete. Car companies are making less and less
Lucky man
For the price i prefer go with Acura integra
If where talking stock for stock sure, if where talking tunning and potential I'd get a golf R, it's faster and with a simple stage 1 tune and better suspension it handles better than the gr corolla. Funny enough It's also probably more reliable lol
gr corolla doesnt have a waterpump & thermostat as a replacement maintenance item 😂
@@BeanieBeanBoi first of all that's not a very common issue and even if ither of the things you mentioned do go back it's a fairly cheap thing to replace. Compare that to Toyota's overpriced 3 cylinder awd system that overheats, not to mention the engine can't hold any more boost because it will literally explode. Compare that to the golfs R tunability and reliability. I'm not talking stock for stock, I'm talking modded vs modded, it is cheaper and more reliable to make a golf R fast, unlike the gr corolla.
man that's some cope you huffing to say a VW going to be more reliable than a Toyota, i guess Motive videos on the Yaris proved nothing for the engine Toyota made. Look out guys spoiler alert it needs a head gasket at 480 wheel to make more power.
@@jegglz3845 aight mister toyota, lemme ask you this how much does it cost to break 300hp on the gr corolla? Cuz I'll send you proof and numbers rn if u think I'm bullshiting.
If where talking about grammar, where screwed.
I don't especially like the exterior styling on this - rather own a sportier looking restyle like in this vid of a 2 door 2024 Corolla concept car:
ruclips.net/video/TArhVkvozLM/видео.html
It's a shame it's not 4 cylinders.
You have no idea what you're talking about it's obvious you don't oew one and the potential they have
Argue that’s what makes it cool
Id take those 3 cylinders over just about anything else with 4+. Sone was able to boost the turbo so those 3 cylinders got to about 450hp.
A shame Koenigsegg didn’t follow through with the 3 Cylinder Gemara Hypercar
3 cylinder in a bigger car than the Yaris just doesn't make sense. Should of been a 4. To rely on dropping back gears for daily driving sux.
Did you drive that car?
@@romka_ind I don't have to. I understand engines and hp/ torque figures champ. Have fun getting anymore power out of it.. Don't forget it is a corolla.. gay
@@romka_indhe can't be seen in a corolla. But a civic woooo
@hobo1704 dude are you living under the rock? 😄 There are people who push over 500hp with mild mods. Engine was made for competing in WRC.
@@romka_ind yeah and how reliable is that going to be.. You obviously have no experience with engines clown. Time to go to school..
The in depth review is great, but car isn't. 3 Cylinders on 4WD, just not my cup of tea. My minimum is 4 Cylinders, any thing less is just asking for trouble down the road. They could have made few changes to the car to make it look more aggressive. From front it looks exactly like a normal Corolla. I wouldn't buy it even with Toyota's legendary reliability, this is for kids who want to tune it and lower it, remove muffler to make noises and that's it. It aint gaping anything other than other Corollas.
Exactly
You don't know what you are talking about 😂 make at least some research on that engine and for what purpose it was made first of all.
I dont think you understand what this car is
@@etonviper6 it's a boring AF Corolla with a 3 cylinder in it champ. Pretty simple. You obviously haven't driven a car with torque..
My grandma's Buick has more torque than this pos!!!