2023 Toyota GR Corolla - POV Review

-Engine: G16E-GTS 1.6L, 3-cylinder port injected turbo, 12-VALVE DOHC
-300 hp @6500 RPM
-273 lb.-ft. torque @ 3000-5550 RPM
-AWD, 6-speed manual transmission
-Suspension: MacPherson-type strut (front), Double wishbone type multilink (rear)
-235/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Tires
-Curb weight: 3249 lbs
-Length: 173.5"
-Width: 72.9"
-Height: 57.2"
-Wheelbase: 103.9"
Core Pricing: $36,995 (including destination)
Packages: Performance: $1180
Technology: $770
Cold Weather: $500
Color: Supersonic Red: $425

0:00 Walkaround
3:07 POV Driving (pavement)
19:36 POV Driving (dirt)
22:01 Final thoughts
24:00 Car Wash

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[XLE]

300 hp, 3 cylinders, 3 exhausts. Sweet.

[scenicroutedriving]

Very impressive handling at 20:05. Also, most efficient car wash ever! @TheTopher never disappoints

[kamilgonzalez]

I just bought my gr corolla. I am super happy with it. I love the turbo sound it makes.

[timothybracken]

20:05 is the coolest thing ever, I haven't seen modern cars be able to do that bc of the electronic ebrake wow ! Great job Toyota! Considering this as my one car to do everything too Thanks Topher!!

[zigforjustice]

2:13 - Thanks again for addressing the rear-facing child seat scenario for those of us who want sporty cars but need the flexibility of some family hauling.

[JoeLeasure]

Didn't expect you to clean it at the end but that was pretty satisfying, lol.

[richardledesma]

This thing reminds me a lot of the philosophy of an Evo. Barebones interior, not very quality, nor segment winning, but almost all the money of the price goes into the power and drivetrain and driving it makes you forgot about the quality ! I want one of these in the future!

[-WoodyVT-]

Man, headphones made this car even better. Sounds good.
Sat it one at the Chicago auto show. Fits me and I'm 6'1 285lbs, so that was nice.
Subaru wrx has my attention tho. Besides the brakes, it's a better car for me in VT. And loaded it's under 36k locally.

Alright, Edit:
I watched the full video, and now you've got me questioning everything.
The handbrake turn on dirt made me smile ear to ear.

[abdullaharif]

19:43 to 21:02 Sick skills! Watching this makes me want to learn these skills!

[dannyphamous]

Yes happy to hear your thoughts on the GR Corolla vs Type R and GR86

[aaromon]

that wash at the end was so therapeutic

[johu]

Man seeing these cars get hyped but marked up for damn near double the MSRP makes me really appreciate being able to buy my low mileage STI hatch when I had the chance.. I'd be sick if I waited for these to come out only to find the market to be like this

[HappiestGuyintheRoom]

Toyota, get this man a GR Corolla! It goes well with your speedy.

[BostonT_]

visibility is honestly insane for a sports car

[ZcoolioZ]

Watching him drift was awesome!! I kinda wanna get one of these after my loan on my wrx is up.

[edselsugay]

I’ve watched this video so many times haha the roar of the exhaust inside the car is really special, and exhilarating! One wouldn’t think it’s a three cylinder! it sounds like a much bigger, boosted four cylinder to me.

The end: best ASMR.

[pan]

19:21 describes exactly how I feel about this car. The BRZ is really tempting but I think the GRC is just a bit better at being a daily usable car.

[XToxiczX]

I’ve raced 2 in my stock STI they definitely pull on me and sound good stock.
I just hope they are respecting the engine break in process

[TheSleeds]

Another cool car I can’t get. Awesome!

[sshah]

God this video breaks my heart. I ordered a BRZ because I couldn't find one. This car is PERFECT. It's everything you need in life. If I got one I'd keep it for 20 years