GR COROLLA IS BUILT IN GAZOO RACING FACTORY IN MOTOMACHI PLANT IN JAPAN - HOW'S THE QUALITY?

How is the quality of the new Toyota GR Corolla? Because it's built in the special section of the Motomachi factory in Japan called the GR Factory, does it have top notch quality inside and out? Automotive Engineer David Chao goes over the entire GR Corolla with a gap gauge and paint thickness gauge as usual, pointing both positive and not-so-positive details.

Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).

David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston.

[WCS-xplu]

This guy deserves WAY more subs. Most reliable Toyota info you can find.

[bowser]

Wow after watching this video I'm even more impressed and proud to own a GRC

[jdmcrazyboi]

I'd rather not have the attention on me. This car looks perfect for what it is. Won't attract attention. Unlike the previous gen Type R that looks like it came out of a hot wheel box

[ProjectSun]

With good maintenance intervals like keeping up with oil changes using good-quality synthetic oils like Amsoil or Motul at every 5k miles for peace and mind, using Top-Tier grade fuels with a good amount of detergent agents and overall driving habits, I reckoned that the GR Corolla can easily get past to 300-500K Miles mark or beyond that on the original engine, turbo, transmission and differential without any serious issues unless you regularly track it and the issues I keep on hearing of the AWD system being overheated because of hard track useage or so I heard being the only main concern for the GR Yaris/Corolla platform. But other than that, just like any cars these days whether it'd be Turbo or N/A, maintenance is key people! I trust the engineers in the Motomachi Plant in Japan putting a lot of efforts and quality into their line ups to meet up its expectations on their quality control.

[JorgeSilva-wkji]

My 2 favorite channels (Carcare Nut and Automotive Press) make a video on the same day on the GR COROLLA this must be a sign. Besides the mark up how do I get this to pass the wife approval. I guess we'll find out. Thanks again David for another great video.

[GRCzach]

Great video, exactly what I wanted to know as a GR corolla owner. Thank you!!!!

[carlstrohm]

You should check your front struts and see if the shipping blocks were pulled from the springs. It would explain the feel every bump ride you described. Others have said it's not that bad and could use some coil overs for handling.

[rightlanehog]

David, In order to close those panel gaps, I think the Takumi masters from the Motomachi plant need to take your Advanced Supply Chain Refresher Course in Vancouver. I am sure you could offer a 'group rate'. Better yet, they could pay you with a batch of GRs. 😉 After watching this video we are left with just two questions, when do you get your own GR Corolla and what colour did you choose? 🤔

[bravozeroCAN]

I pick up my Circuit Edition tomorrow. I can’t believe I got one of 181 in Canada! This is great info…great review as always.

[haduong]

David. I don’t know why recently every time I watch your videos you are talking about the paint thickness and gaps…of the car. We need more informations than that to consider quality and reliability. Thanks

[bryantmorales]

I wish I can get one but it's stupidly over msrp in my area there freaking 10k over sticker or 15k over sad times.

[americandude]

Read an article the wrx outsold the gr Corolla due to demand. I had to laugh so bad.

[shawnm]

My apologies as this question is not related to the GR as much as it is to your statement "...we pay MSRP and never more...". My question is that I was wondering if you get the Chevrolet C8 Z06 car in Canada? And if yes, do they sell it at MSRP? All dealers in the US add on about 50K and more sometimes for the new Z06 so just wondering if you guys can get it up there at normal price?

[kore]

⚠️ Please help: Ok it is illegal to markup cars in 🇨🇦? I thought it was or heard something about it. I’m picking up my circuit edition tomorrow and they said they are putting the markup under “window tints” and I said so you are burying it and hiding it and they said yes it has to go somewhere because there isn’t a line for it. Is there anything I can do before my pickup tomorrow or contact Toyota Canada about it…even if it’s after the fact?

[skyhigh]

Is this the same factory for non GR Corolla Hatchbacks like the XSE and SE HB trims?

[datacharge]

Sure we pay MSRP in Canada, but it doesn't really matter when the dealer won't sell the car unless they puts 10k in addons eg. 4k in rust proofing and paint protection, tint. 3k for additional warranty and other ridculous things that ARE MARKED UP. It's even worse cause the allocations for Canada are much lower for example 1500 circuits vs ~200 circuits for the canadian market.. thus is life for limited run cars especially if you want it or you can just be a real dude and walk away.

[DLeeSworks]

You sound like you were or are a TMMC QCE 👍

[mobinchishti]

Nice video David. Do you know if they will offer the heated steering wheel on the GR Corolla Circuit Edition in Canada? Can you please find out.
Thanks

[dtna]

Change your syn motor oil every 6-8K miles because of the turbo charger?

[jamesvegas]

Illegal for adm in canada?! Wow if only it were illegal in the US. 😩