Here’s Why the Corolla GR Is the Closest Thing to a New Subaru STI
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2023
- The Subaru STI is no more, but as you'll find out in the video today, Subaru owners should not fret. The latest GR Corolla has surprising similarities and fills the void left where the STI used to be quite well.
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Except you could get a sti for the price it was advertised, and it was readily available at the dealers. Toyota makes a big mistake making this a limited amount, they need to mass produce it like the sti so it's everywhere
Got mine 7 months ago and don’t you dare compare it to a Sti. I test drove a few and hated how every single one felt. The GR Corolla is better no comparison
Im convinced that toyotas controlling stake in subaru is whats keeping them from dropping a new STI anytime soon. Artificially limiting the competition.
I spent the extra $$$ and bought a Circuit edition. I like the niceties of the Circuit, especially the perforated suede seat inserts. My favorite color is the Heavy Metal, only available in the Circuit; the bulging hood and larger rear wing are cool. I like how the Circuit edition has "GR FOUR" stamped on the intercooler. I could afford the extra change, so why not go for something you really like? The GRC will be my car for the next 10 years. I received a forever powertrain warranty excluding clutch; 4 years oil changes/tire rotations and an 8-year/75k-mile everything else warranty, including the electronics. Price out the door: $55.8k. I considered the Type R, Type S and the Porsche Boxster GTS and 911T. The GRC was the least expensive option. I probably could get by with a Corolla Hybrid - the pinnacle of thrift & sound reasoning! GRC is a bit more exciting.
If you put your 29er mountain bike in front first and turn the steering upwards, you might find it goes in ok (maybe no wheel removal as well) I have found that to be the best way with various small hatchbacks.
I'd take gr corolla in the heart beat. Looks miles better than sti. sti and wrx both ugly especially from side profile. You need to slap so much after market rice to make it somewhat look better. Not to mention reliability is by far better than sti
Too small and the wow factor just isn't the same, the STI had a bullet proof MT and had more space
I just drove the Core edition of the GR Corolla. Wow, what a fun car! They were asking $38665 for it, I almost pulled the trigger.
You didn't mention the elephant in the room which is the Golf R that, admittedly, costs more, but still comparable to a WRX-STI if it was still available. The Golf R is the sole competing AWD hot hatch in the category.
GR Corolla is over $55k, I can buy a BMW F80 M3 for the price or a GR Supra. Or I can buy both a STI and EVO for $55k
I really appreciated the bike test, as well as the fact that you gave the cyclists out there a nice wide berth while driving by. Good looking out for other road users! Im shopping around as well as most wrx owners for the next phase since the new WRX is underwhelming in looks and STILL does not have a hatchback. Solid review!
Great review and love the practicality details. I was torn between this Corolla, the VA, and VB Wrx. I ended up giving up on finding a GR just due to the Core cost of 45K plus at any dealer and them treating them gold (just like the type Rs and Ford RS back in the day). I then drove the VB wrx and found it lacking in steering feel and the agony of a touch screen HVAC system. Found myself a super low miles 2020 Wrx Limited for much less than the base VB and seems to do all the chores of day to day life with some fun. If the GR didnt have the crazy Toyota markups, think this would been a solid contender.
The WRX not having a hatchback version is the sole reason why I don't have a new WRX today. It's the most frustrating thing for me as I really do like and need the cargo space for my next vehicle. Other countries (AUS and Japan) have the WRX Wagon, but not here. SO, unfortunately I have to buy a used 2017 or 2018 Forester XT to get my cargo space and Turbo. I'll take a look at this Corolla GR as well, but most likely it's going to be the used Forester XT until Subaru brings the WRX Wagon to the US, which most likely will not occur 😥
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You mentioned the 29er MTB - does that bike fit with the front tire off?
I wanted to see if my 29er will fit with wheel off because it looked like the passenger seat was forward with the commuter bike.
How does this compare to your 04-07 sti?
for some reason i am not hearing any of the stock recirculator noise. just finished break in and have only done a couple hard accelerations but i feel like i cant hear anything lol. coming from a boosted brz where it was really obvious when boost kicked in and then bov venting afterwards. with the grc i cant really tell if im in boost. bone stock so its very quiet compared to the brz. when i test drove it i didnt have the loud exhaust to know when to shift lol. still gets me sometimes
After previously owning an Evo 8 and 07 Hawkeye. I’m am fuc*in loving my GRC
Really rare car, you should keep this for a long time. I love cars that are unique. Glad you did the bike test. As a side note, I just watched your review on the Crosstrek from a couple of years ago, and no bike test. Do you think I could fit a bike in that without taking the front wheel off?