Like an old tv or vtech kids tablet.. atrocious. At least Korean cars use crisp screens… Toyota, Honda , Mazda and Subaru all use Super nitendo graphics
@jonttran1092 Haven't Honda and Mazda been making improvements with their latest generation? Even the new Toyotas have good reviews. They're just holding back on refreshing the Corolla for some reason.
It’s dumb. And there’s one trim level of the 2025 corolla that has a big screen. Why they didn’t carry it over to the almost 50K GR Corolla? idk. but stupid tbh
I like the fact that they're offering an auto. Not because I'd buy one, but because it's way more accessible to regular folks who can't drive stick. Meaning more sales, and hopefully more cool cars like this in the future!
more spare parts for every other part of the car means i won't have to worry as much about future maintenance, so i welcome it even though i already have the '24 premium
The 6-speed manual would still be my go-to choice, however this automatic is a nice option. Personally, I think the GR Corolla is the best in the segment for an enthusiast option, It's that perfect balance between hardcore (like the Civic Type-R) and a useable daily driver (Golf R). Glad to see Toyota is not done with this platform yet!
@@the1reef.243 While I love the idea of the Celica and MR2 coming back, I don't see why and how those will replace the GR Corolla. The GR Corolla appeals to a much broader market than those two cars combined, it's the sensical option in Toyotas GR-lineup.
I like your videos so much more than redline reviews. He tends to make the cars sound boring and not great. While you talk only about the car and not compare so much and down the main car you are driving. Keep up the work 🎉
Hey, you're driving on roads that I know this time! Thanks for taking us on a commute drive (although I felt my stress go up as soon as I saw the 485 signs.)
That car looks so dope! I have one on Gran Turismo 7 and I LOVE it. It’s a beast! Funny enough, driving cars on Gran Turismo gives me a higher appreciation for seeing these cars in real life!
The paddles, when used in "D" drive mode, work just like they do in most other Lexus and Toyota products. They are more of a gear limiter than an actual manual shift action. So, if it says "D5" on the display, the highest gear it will chose is fifth gear. You have to go manual if you want responsive upshifts. Same deal in my IS 500, 'twas the same in my IS 350 before that, and even in other Toyota and Lexus models I've driven over time, that has been the case. The only time you have manual control in a Toyota or Lexus is when the gear selector is in "M" mode. If the car doesn't have an "M" mode - for example, a Lexus ES 350 - it does not have a true manual mode. I'm certainly glad to see the "M" in this car, but from the way this gearbox seems to perform, that should not be a concern at all. This looks great.
Its good they moved the iMT button. I still hit the rear wiper button or whatever it is. I'm not mad at Toyota for offering the 8AT. If/when this knee gives out, I'll still have a fun option
Just depends on if you like it on or off most of the time. I’m glad I got my 2024 with the button in the old spot. I run a little jumper module connected behind the button to keep it on all the time. It took like 2 mins to install. Not sure if Id even be able to install it by the shifter.
They need to put this same 8 speed in the IS350 and 500, because that current transmission that the IS has is archaic and the way the gearbox is spaced is not at all set up for sporty driving. To have this transmission with closer gear ratios would be nice.
I want one so bad. I have a bad back and sciatica so I can't drive manual like I used to and my Chevy Cruze commuter is on it's last leg. I've been looking for something AWD for the fall/winter months in the PNW but there aren't a lot of options that aren't a clapped out secondhand Subaru or gaudy crossover SUV. They did an amazing job tailoring all the options perfectly for someone who commutes in inclement weather, but with some fun extra features for the auto enthusiasts
revs sits much lower compared to a manual 6th gear. Auto 8th gear definitely a good addition to long drives and less engine heat on faster speeds. At 65mph 6th vs 8th almost 1k rpm difference.
Why? How does that help you 99.9% of the time as you go to the mall, grocery store, work, the gym, your dads house? It's an irrelevant thing for most people most of the time. Because the one time you use it at the track and mess up and wreck it? Oh ok.
@@thatoneskyline Yes it looks better, handles better, and feels better, and spacious I agree. But the handbrake option is really something that makes the vehicle or breaks it.
@@goatsplitter "How does that help you 99.9% of the time as you go to the mall, grocery store, work, the gym, your dads house?" for real just buy a prius because 99.9% of the time you are just running errands, right? oh wait.. they bought an enthusiast car..
As an Elantra N DCT owner, I was genuinely shocked they didn’t go with a dual clutch, but it sounds like the conventional torque converter auto is pretty good. I never drove a Camry TRD when I was cross shopping it against the Elantra N, but all the reviewers said it was not a good transmission. Too bad the rear seat and hatch are so cramped. I’m a big fan of Toyotas, especially their AWD systems, so I’d consider the Corolla GR if it was large enough to fit me and my family of four, but there’s no way I’d make my kids suffer back there lol. One amazing thing about the EN is how much rear seat room it has. Great review as always!
The new Autos are insanely good. Look at the BMW, Audis, Dodge and many more with ZF autos. Even the Supras. They fine tuned these transmissions and they have crazy fast speed sensors (solenoids) that acts very quickly. In my opinion they nailed it on the Corolla GR.
Pretty stiff compared to a camry or Chevy commuter, but the great handling makes up for it. Handling won't be as precise as a type r, but isn't as stiff from what it sounds like.
Seeing and hearing a GR Corolla driven as an auto feels so strange to me, maybe because I have 15k miles in my '24. Nice video though! I've been trying to find a video like this to see how it drives as an auto!
@@Jmisaprodriver I'm not entirely anti-stick for this car, but I do think it's incredibly rare to find a car that's sole intention was to be made with a manual now. I think that was one part of what helped make the GRC so special from the get-go. I learned to drive stick just to get one, and I still think it is the optimal way to experience the car. On the flip side I think people being vocal about not wanting it in auto are just projecting their sadness that manuals are dying.
In Canada you can get the MK8 GTI Autobahn with DCC for under $44,000 CAD OTD. The GR Corolla premium is $67,000 CAD without markups. The price difference is wild just for AWD. The GTI is just as fast outside of a launch, so much nicer inside, and very tuneable. If Toyota wants to sell these cars to enthusiasts, they really need to reconsider their pricing.
The GTI is very subdued, they really blend-in, hence why they sell so well, a lot of non-car enthusiast buy them aswell. This GR Corolla is a catered enthusiast option out of the box, and that costs money. Is it worth $67,000 CAD? No. Truly no new car is worth the price nowadays.
Happy they offer heavy metal grey for the 2025 top trim. just ordered mine in manual last week, should be in the seat come end of January. Not a big fan of the carbon roof, feel like there's a bit too much to worry about with the elements. A good ceramic coating should be good though.
A auto attracts even more people which places the model in production for more years. Honda should a drop auto CTR. It would be a game changer and competition to the other hatches with autos
Honda has never made an Auto Type R ever. I think it should stay that way. First the NA high rpm got taken from us. Then the 3 door hatch Type R got taken away. Now Automatic?
@@zaidonthemoon144I agree with you 💯….but it’s the only way to save manuals. You need models in both or they fade away, especially with electric cars making manuals obsolete
Great video my man 👍🏽 Just be careful don’t go over 80mph otherwise the car will snitch on you and Toyota will make YOU pay for their poorly made car that’s growing a reputation for catching on fire.
Some takeaways coming from a 23 GRC owner, the sound of the auto is a bit strange to me. I am hearing less of the high strung tone but moreso of a deeper tone. There’s much less drama driving the 25 in drive mode, he’s constantly shifting it to manual mode to get some excitement out of the car. Maybe its just me but the turbo spools to the limit much more faster which can be both good and bad. Some positives is that the revs are much lower on the highest gear so my guess its even greater on gas on highway speeds! There’s 4 icons showing on the temperature guage on the left of the screen whereas the 23-24 only has 3. The HUD is very cool looking. I wish I could have that on mine. Overall, I think the 25 auto is still a great addition to the line up, though the price is pretty steep for what you get.
The carbon roof sounds like a pain in the neck. Watching Jason over at Engineering Explained (He bought a '24), and the care instructions for the carbon fiber are insane. He decided to have his "wrapped" with some kind of clear wrap. Otherwise, the manual warns against rain and other things. Hardly practical. Nice to see this in an auto. As much as I'm not an auto guy, if it helps keep sales volume high enough to justify continuing to make and sell cars like this, I'm all for it. Still seems a bit steep for a car with a Corolla interior, but there is a ton of tech here to justify. Just makes me wonder what small BMW I could get into for 47K while selecting all the go fast packages.
i ended up getting a premium trim for my '24 and while I would have loved the blue flame, I live in an apartment complex with a kind of crappy carport roof so I would not have been able to keep the carbon roof pristine I know it
Awesome video as always! Not too far away from my area in the mtns! Typical Charlotte traffic 😂 all day everyday. Come this way again! Would love to meet up!
@Pharmakon_nokamrahP the GR Corolla is a hatchback, unlike the Mustang. The GR is awd, unlike the Mustang. "Better in every way" is a load of bs, considering how different these two cars are. Why would you even compare the two?
@Pharmakon_nokamrahP better in every way in your head man. Some people like hatches some like coupes, what a way to yap a ton and overgeneralize still.
The hatch area isn't high because of the differential. It's high because of the battery, and the foam tray that brings the floor up to level with the battery's top.
If this had been available one year ago, when I bought my Type R, would it have changed my decision? Mmm… probably not, but it sure is an attractive alternative. Choice is good!
i can't thank the japanese brands enough for keeping the ac control manual. Touch screen is just not it, makes you distracted and god knows how long till the touch screen fails
@@gavcom4060 He went over 85 and the car was in 5th at 37mph. I'm surprised we didn't see the obligatory LSPI and warranty voided comments actually haha. I'm a GRC owner, so much weird drama in this community haha.
Is the audio system better? That’s one thing I feel like isn’t mentioned enough is that these corollas sound system does not even compare to the civics and golf’s.
Sometimes i contemplate trading my focus rs for one of these since some weeks im driving 300-600 miles. That interior is brutally cheap though idk how id feel about it long term.
Question, The Circuit Edition used to come with the bigger spoiler, but I see that the Premium Plus does not have the big spoiler. Is that no longer available for 2025?
My 2025 Premium Plus came with one, but it’s not standard equipment anymore. It’s a factory or port installed option, like roof cross bars, rear chassis brace, all weather floor mats, homelink rearview mirror, etc.
I wish this and the civic type R didn't have center exhausts. For being practical hatch sport cars, that center exhaust ruins potential for a hitch for bikes or a small carrier/basket.
Never thought I'd see a Topher video of driving from south Charlotte to Charlotte Motor Speedway during rush hour. It's kinda bizarre seeing you drive around where I live lol
But who is actually buying a 50k corolla? I was super pumped about this release until I heard the price. It is literally more money than a base 330i, g70, c class and all the others in that segment. That's NUTS.
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I know you don't buy this for the interior, but that 13 inch bezel on that infotainment is something else.
Like an old tv or vtech kids tablet.. atrocious. At least Korean cars use crisp screens… Toyota, Honda , Mazda and Subaru all use Super nitendo graphics
@jonttran1092 Haven't Honda and Mazda been making improvements with their latest generation? Even the new Toyotas have good reviews. They're just holding back on refreshing the Corolla for some reason.
It’s dumb. And there’s one trim level of the 2025 corolla that has a big screen. Why they didn’t carry it over to the almost 50K GR Corolla? idk. but stupid tbh
Absolutely wild given how easy it would be to update and keep the same interior layout
@cp___46 I'm guessing Toyota doesn't want to put any more effort into refreshing the cars since a new generation is coming soon.
It feels like the Corolla GR, Civic type-R and Golf R are the holy trinity of hot hatches now. I genuinely love all three.
forgot the fastest one of them all! The RS!
Too bad a fuckin "affordable" hot hatch here in croatia gr yaris is priced at 60k fuckin euros. Our average wage is 1200 per month.
@@Lukemarlowe the RS is definitely the daddy haha. RIP Focus RS.
@@Lukemarloweout of production. Doesn’t count
@@Lukemarlowe and Hyundai killing off the Veloster N. Still love mine but seems like Hyundai gave up too early.
I like the fact that they're offering an auto. Not because I'd buy one, but because it's way more accessible to regular folks who can't drive stick. Meaning more sales, and hopefully more cool cars like this in the future!
Why can’t people drive stick anymore?
@MrLazIness people with bad knees, people with literally one leg, etc
more spare parts for every other part of the car means i won't have to worry as much about future maintenance, so i welcome it even though i already have the '24 premium
@@MrLazlness. Nobody teaches them and nobody buys them.
@MrLazlness a lot of reasons, whether it's lifestyle/commute, health or disability related.
Heavy metal grey is such a good color and a good name for a color
Yeah it will be a good colour until it’s on fire 😢
@@BingBong-el5tz boring meme
Gunmetal was the name for the grey color on the R32 GTR, that's the only name that's better.
Manual mode + sport mode looks like a lot of fun!!
The 6-speed manual would still be my go-to choice, however this automatic is a nice option. Personally, I think the GR Corolla is the best in the segment for an enthusiast option, It's that perfect balance between hardcore (like the Civic Type-R) and a useable daily driver (Golf R). Glad to see Toyota is not done with this platform yet!
Unfortunately though its all but confirmed that the GR Corolla won't be renewed for the next gen Corolla to make room for the Celica and MR2.
@@the1reef.243 I'll take that trade tbqh, bringing back the Celica or MR2 would be aces
@@the1reef.243 While I love the idea of the Celica and MR2 coming back, I don't see why and how those will replace the GR Corolla. The GR Corolla appeals to a much broader market than those two cars combined, it's the sensical option in Toyotas GR-lineup.
I like your videos so much more than redline reviews. He tends to make the cars sound boring and not great. While you talk only about the car and not compare so much and down the main car you are driving. Keep up the work 🎉
This should increase sales of this car vs being manual only
Yep. Now I am considering this or golf R for my next car. I hated hatch my whole life, but now I am starting to like them alot
that non adjustable infotainment led in center of your viewing area is so annoying
Hey, you're driving on roads that I know this time! Thanks for taking us on a commute drive (although I felt my stress go up as soon as I saw the 485 signs.)
Wow, I live 15 minutes away from the Speedway, welcome! Hope the crazy traffic here is serving you well
flipping the rear view is so real. even during the day those led headlights burn through your skull - even with tint
That car looks so dope! I have one on Gran Turismo 7 and I LOVE it. It’s a beast! Funny enough, driving cars on Gran Turismo gives me a higher appreciation for seeing these cars in real life!
Not a CVT!! 😮
Toyota, thank you for actually using a really automatic.
You do know that toyotas cvts have a physical launch gear which takes most of the stress of the transmission.
@@1976axerhandyou do know not everyone wants to drive a 🏳️🌈 car right?
Don't you have a cel to get fixed.@@F80mthree
@@1976axerhand still a CVT. doesent mattar if it has a physical launch gear when its still a rubber band trans.
@@F80mthree ...yet millions of regular people drive cars with CVTs everyday and arent calling it gay? whats ur point😭
The paddles, when used in "D" drive mode, work just like they do in most other Lexus and Toyota products. They are more of a gear limiter than an actual manual shift action. So, if it says "D5" on the display, the highest gear it will chose is fifth gear. You have to go manual if you want responsive upshifts. Same deal in my IS 500, 'twas the same in my IS 350 before that, and even in other Toyota and Lexus models I've driven over time, that has been the case. The only time you have manual control in a Toyota or Lexus is when the gear selector is in "M" mode. If the car doesn't have an "M" mode - for example, a Lexus ES 350 - it does not have a true manual mode.
I'm certainly glad to see the "M" in this car, but from the way this gearbox seems to perform, that should not be a concern at all. This looks great.
This is true. Most do not understand this and assume the S means manual.
@aidan1585 it's unfortunate that some of those cars have no M mode, it must be said 🫠
Its good they moved the iMT button. I still hit the rear wiper button or whatever it is.
I'm not mad at Toyota for offering the 8AT. If/when this knee gives out, I'll still have a fun option
Just depends on if you like it on or off most of the time. I’m glad I got my 2024 with the button in the old spot. I run a little jumper module connected behind the button to keep it on all the time. It took like 2 mins to install. Not sure if Id even be able to install it by the shifter.
Never thought Toyota would offer an automatic in this, but I'm glad they now do. It most likely will sell more with it.
thats their focus on making sales to everyone not just limited to manual drivers. its all about business man , making money
@ um, that’s exactly what I meant lol
Up shift is great, but down shift, shifting speed is ok but rev-matching, it should have bit more aggressive blipping, at least IS500 level......
They need to put this same 8 speed in the IS350 and 500, because that current transmission that the IS has is archaic and the way the gearbox is spaced is not at all set up for sporty driving. To have this transmission with closer gear ratios would be nice.
Was literally just watching the track test video lol. The old front end looked better, but the new one is growing on me.
I agree, this new front end look like the xse hatch
I want one so bad. I have a bad back and sciatica so I can't drive manual like I used to and my Chevy Cruze commuter is on it's last leg. I've been looking for something AWD for the fall/winter months in the PNW but there aren't a lot of options that aren't a clapped out secondhand Subaru or gaudy crossover SUV. They did an amazing job tailoring all the options perfectly for someone who commutes in inclement weather, but with some fun extra features for the auto enthusiasts
revs sits much lower compared to a manual 6th gear. Auto 8th gear definitely a good addition to long drives and less engine heat on faster speeds. At 65mph 6th vs 8th almost 1k rpm difference.
Insert obligatory "engine setting on fire" joke
Only if he goes over 85 mph with the wrong tires on 😂
You mean the joke that isn't funny?
@@stealth.gr4 you're right. It's the sad truth
@@That0neSRTonly two cars have ever caught on fire I thought?
@@highslump still shouldn't void warranty 🗿
they need to put this trans on the is500.. cuz the trans on the 500 is archaic beyond reasoning
The interior too
Really nice to see you in my hometown. Hope that you enjoyed our uptown area. 485 is the best place to stretch out your vehicle’s legs so to speak..
the manual handbrake makes it better than type r.
Why? How does that help you 99.9% of the time as you go to the mall, grocery store, work, the gym, your dads house? It's an irrelevant thing for most people most of the time. Because the one time you use it at the track and mess up and wreck it? Oh ok.
Nah, I still think the Type R is better in terms of fun or track
@@thatoneskyline Yes it looks better, handles better, and feels better, and spacious I agree. But the handbrake option is really something that makes the vehicle or breaks it.
@@goatsplitter "How does that help you 99.9% of the time as you go to the mall, grocery store, work, the gym, your dads house?" for real just buy a prius because 99.9% of the time you are just running errands, right? oh wait.. they bought an enthusiast car..
As an Elantra N DCT owner, I was genuinely shocked they didn’t go with a dual clutch, but it sounds like the conventional torque converter auto is pretty good. I never drove a Camry TRD when I was cross shopping it against the Elantra N, but all the reviewers said it was not a good transmission. Too bad the rear seat and hatch are so cramped. I’m a big fan of Toyotas, especially their AWD systems, so I’d consider the Corolla GR if it was large enough to fit me and my family of four, but there’s no way I’d make my kids suffer back there lol. One amazing thing about the EN is how much rear seat room it has. Great review as always!
The new Autos are insanely good. Look at the BMW, Audis, Dodge and many more with ZF autos. Even the Supras. They fine tuned these transmissions and they have crazy fast speed sensors (solenoids) that acts very quickly. In my opinion they nailed it on the Corolla GR.
tbh I love that inline 3s sound like baby v6s
For some reason this GR is really tugging at my heartstrings.
Until you drive one. Suspension is not ideal for a DD
Pretty stiff compared to a camry or Chevy commuter, but the great handling makes up for it. Handling won't be as precise as a type r, but isn't as stiff from what it sounds like.
Seeing and hearing a GR Corolla driven as an auto feels so strange to me, maybe because I have 15k miles in my '24. Nice video though! I've been trying to find a video like this to see how it drives as an auto!
I don’t understand why people are complaining about an auto in this car. It’s for people who just don’t want too drive a stick like myself.
@@Jmisaprodriver I'm not entirely anti-stick for this car, but I do think it's incredibly rare to find a car that's sole intention was to be made with a manual now. I think that was one part of what helped make the GRC so special from the get-go. I learned to drive stick just to get one, and I still think it is the optimal way to experience the car. On the flip side I think people being vocal about not wanting it in auto are just projecting their sadness that manuals are dying.
In Canada you can get the MK8 GTI Autobahn with DCC for under $44,000 CAD OTD.
The GR Corolla premium is $67,000 CAD without markups.
The price difference is wild just for AWD.
The GTI is just as fast outside of a launch, so much nicer inside, and very tuneable.
If Toyota wants to sell these cars to enthusiasts, they really need to reconsider their pricing.
The GTI is very subdued, they really blend-in, hence why they sell so well, a lot of non-car enthusiast buy them aswell. This GR Corolla is a catered enthusiast option out of the box, and that costs money. Is it worth $67,000 CAD? No. Truly no new car is worth the price nowadays.
yea i30n better
In the US some trims of the gti are more expensive than the base gr corolla. When they're both the same price the GR seems like quite the deal
Happy they offer heavy metal grey for the 2025 top trim. just ordered mine in manual last week, should be in the seat come end of January. Not a big fan of the carbon roof, feel like there's a bit too much to worry about with the elements. A good ceramic coating should be good though.
I’d totally buy this
I have a deposit down on a Premium with the DAT, and this video has me 10x more excited about it! December cannot come soon enough!
5:52 stanced CRV! i was like "go chase it!"
I'm getting older and manual driving daily is starting to become tedious for me. I may swap out my FK8 for this, looks like a lot of fun.
The HUD looks a lot better than I thought it would.
Love that Toyota offers an automatic version. But the price? My gosh!!😂😂😂
A auto attracts even more people which places the model in production for more years.
Honda should a drop auto CTR. It would be a game changer and competition to the other hatches with autos
Honda has never made an Auto Type R ever. I think it should stay that way. First the NA high rpm got taken from us. Then the 3 door hatch Type R got taken away. Now Automatic?
@@zaidonthemoon144I agree with you 💯….but it’s the only way to save manuals. You need models in both or they fade away, especially with electric cars making manuals obsolete
3:00 , he really knows where that warranty ends.
Wish the screen was bigger. The bezels around it are massive
Could actually consider this as a daily now, thanks toyota!
I recognize those roads! Nice to see you driving near me for a video!
It amazes me how close behind each other people drive in the US at 70 or 80 mph... seems extremely dangerous.
Great video my man 👍🏽
Just be careful don’t go over 80mph otherwise the car will snitch on you and Toyota will make YOU pay for their poorly made car that’s growing a reputation for catching on fire.
I love the design of gauge cluster. It looks so retro. Like from the 80s
Some takeaways coming from a 23 GRC owner, the sound of the auto is a bit strange to me. I am hearing less of the high strung tone but moreso of a deeper tone. There’s much less drama driving the 25 in drive mode, he’s constantly shifting it to manual mode to get some excitement out of the car. Maybe its just me but the turbo spools to the limit much more faster which can be both good and bad. Some positives is that the revs are much lower on the highest gear so my guess its even greater on gas on highway speeds! There’s 4 icons showing on the temperature guage on the left of the screen whereas the 23-24 only has 3. The HUD is very cool looking. I wish I could have that on mine. Overall, I think the 25 auto is still a great addition to the line up, though the price is pretty steep for what you get.
I parked next to one of these in my Integra Type S. I'm very happy I got the DE5 lol Corolla looks like a toy inside and out
Well no shit, you're in a Type S vs what's a souped up economy car, what did you expect lmao
Glad Toyota offers an automatic now for those that don’t want the manual
Thanks for letting us know, that’s really helpful
@@19hundoc47 🤣
The carbon roof sounds like a pain in the neck. Watching Jason over at Engineering Explained (He bought a '24), and the care instructions for the carbon fiber are insane. He decided to have his "wrapped" with some kind of clear wrap. Otherwise, the manual warns against rain and other things. Hardly practical. Nice to see this in an auto. As much as I'm not an auto guy, if it helps keep sales volume high enough to justify continuing to make and sell cars like this, I'm all for it. Still seems a bit steep for a car with a Corolla interior, but there is a ton of tech here to justify. Just makes me wonder what small BMW I could get into for 47K while selecting all the go fast packages.
i ended up getting a premium trim for my '24 and while I would have loved the blue flame, I live in an apartment complex with a kind of crappy carport roof so I would not have been able to keep the carbon roof pristine I know it
Awesome video as always! Not too far away from my area in the mtns! Typical Charlotte traffic 😂 all day everyday. Come this way again! Would love to meet up!
A torque converted automatic in a Japanese compact. I never thought that would be a rarity so soon yet here we are lol
I watched til the end 🤩
Really nice car not worth that $50k price dealers are selling it at
Anything Toyota is worth it
50 grand for a Corolla. No way in hell. I paid 55 out the door for my 2020 Supra. Which is ten times the car this could ever be.
@Pharmakon_nokamrahP the GR Corolla is a hatchback, unlike the Mustang. The GR is awd, unlike the Mustang. "Better in every way" is a load of bs, considering how different these two cars are.
Why would you even compare the two?
Not a single car mentioned here is worth owning. We should all just drive 911 gt3rses
@Pharmakon_nokamrahP better in every way in your head man. Some people like hatches some like coupes, what a way to yap a ton and overgeneralize still.
This car is dope I sat in one to at the dealership
So you like cheap interiors. Got it
Cheap interiors can be good@@porfiriato84
@porfiriato84 what's wrong with cheap interiors? Bro acting like Rolls Royce interiors are thr only acceptable standard lmao
@@porfiriato84lmao
The hatch area isn't high because of the differential. It's high because of the battery, and the foam tray that brings the floor up to level with the battery's top.
dude this thing is so sick i wanna sell my RC 350 and get my azz back into one of my all time favorite commuters. The corolla
If this had been available one year ago, when I bought my Type R, would it have changed my decision? Mmm… probably not, but it sure is an attractive alternative. Choice is good!
i can't thank the japanese brands enough for keeping the ac control manual. Touch screen is just not it, makes you distracted and god knows how long till the touch screen fails
They still put this little display with the thick bezel into the interior even though there is an updated interior since end of 2022 in Europe.
This automatic seems to be extremely good. Just short of dual-clutch but definitely on par or better than the ZF.
It will be extremely good until it’s on fire 😂
I doubt it’s better than a bmw tuned zf
Too new to tell how reliable it will be. As you can't compare it to the ZF8, just yet as I've had it for a while on a couple of my vehicles.
@@BingBong-el5tzdude like two of them have caught on fire. Relax
@@gavcom4060 He went over 85 and the car was in 5th at 37mph. I'm surprised we didn't see the obligatory LSPI and warranty voided comments actually haha. I'm a GRC owner, so much weird drama in this community haha.
So glad this got the 8 speed auto.
For a 3 banger it sounds really good.
it really is the more realiable* successor to the STI. Hopefully toyota massages out a lot of the issues it has
Nice video but it's uptown charlotte. Fun fact uptown is the highest point in Mecklenburg County, uptown is uphill in all directions.
Wow looks like an excellent option
Saying chilly 52 degree is crazy 😂
Come to Chicago brother
The new steering wheel looks nice
The interior looks so good and comfy
🤡
Considering how much this car costs, no it doesn't. Looks like any other econobox.
@RicHSAD2 its crap
It’s bare
it's a corolla interior dawg
I think with the rev hang of the engine it suits an autotragic more. I wouldn't have fun in a manual if I'm smoking the clutch shifting fast
I feel like the gear ratios are the identical to that of the IS F’s 8 speed, that 4-5 change is the main reason I say that lol
I wish my Focus ST could last indefinitely because prices for vehicles with similar performance are absolutely unreal these days.
Hope they put this transmission in sporty Lexus too.
Is the audio system better? That’s one thing I feel like isn’t mentioned enough is that these corollas sound system does not even compare to the civics and golf’s.
If it’s the JBL it’s pretty decent. If it’s stock, garbage
finally automatic gr corrolla
I need this in my life but don’t want to trade in my 3rd gen taco
Keep both
same. need a garage/more space
That engine is very much suitable for a small car like gr yaris but putting it in a larger car where majority are using 4 cylinder is kinda meeh.
nice speedy ❤ (I think?…can’t get a good look from here lol)
If this existed in Europe I'd probably sell my 3 series for it.
Most powerful hot hatchback!
golf r>>>>[
my favourite dad car
I would buy a base manual as my daily and as a beater.
Sometimes i contemplate trading my focus rs for one of these since some weeks im driving 300-600 miles. That interior is brutally cheap though idk how id feel about it long term.
I wish acura gave this much manual control in the TLX Type s with their 10 speed.
Hell yeah
Question, The Circuit Edition used to come with the bigger spoiler, but I see that the Premium Plus does not have the big spoiler. Is that no longer available for 2025?
No sport wings by default on GRCs 2025 and on
My 2025 Premium Plus came with one, but it’s not standard equipment anymore. It’s a factory or port installed option, like roof cross bars, rear chassis brace, all weather floor mats, homelink rearview mirror, etc.
Charlotte!! my city!
Damn, when did you film this? I'm 5 minutes down the road from CMS!
I wish this and the civic type R didn't have center exhausts. For being practical hatch sport cars, that center exhaust ruins potential for a hitch for bikes or a small carrier/basket.
I really like this car but that interior is brutal at this price point. I would rather a newsd Lexus is500 or a new is350 awd
I got the 2022 corolla hybrid. It looks like mine. I just don't have good traction and it's slow😂
I thought GR models were manual only? I've been under a rock clearly
New for 2025 and announced fairly recently so not a big rock.
GR86 comes in auto too
GR86 and GR Supra also comes automatic
Was hoping for the eco mode , never happen. Notice that the normal mode upshift is a little later. that's not what you want for a daily drive.
Why are you buying a hot hatch like this and trying to drive it economically?
@sharkeatinpizza
Fuel savings at this time are important. No one would buy this car if it gets 15 city 17 combine, 20 highway.
Id get a prius in the future for fuel efficiency
@@ChristianGuy7000 I average 21 mpg in my 24 premium, you won't die dailying one of these even in today's era where gas prices are high
That Altima at 13:59 lmao
I'd be willing to bet they learned how to better tune the transmissions from BMW during the Supra partnership
will this model catch on fire?😆
The GR Corolla will shine on a small and windy track or the Nordschleife - not on a large Oval
Never thought I'd see a Topher video of driving from south Charlotte to Charlotte Motor Speedway during rush hour. It's kinda bizarre seeing you drive around where I live lol
C43 amg is a way better bang for buck with more space and around 400 to the wheel stock
@thetopher lol I am sad at how the Elantra N always seems forgotten in these comparisons. But great video.
2:28 the JBL sound system us debatable, it sounds like ass for a premium audio system
I hate to be this guy but where is the spoiler? Really feel like the car needs it.
None of the 2025s get the sport wing iirc
25's are Sleeper status. Thank god.
But who is actually buying a 50k corolla? I was super pumped about this release until I heard the price. It is literally more money than a base 330i, g70, c class and all the others in that segment. That's NUTS.