2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review // DRAG RACE + LAP TIMES

The brand new Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition ($53,900 in Canada, $42,900 in the US) is here to make a bold all-wheel drive statement. It shares the same 1.6 L 3-cylinder turbo engine as the rally-homologated GR Yaris. But it has even more horsepower due to its improved exhaust backpressure. And is finally available for North American buyers.

On paper the GR Corolla looks unbelievably tantalizing. A 300 horsepower all-wheel drive turbo hot hatch, with dual-LSDs and a manual transmission. But will it live up to its mighty expectations? And will it be able to stand out against its ultra-competitive rivals in the hot hatch category? Thomas and James aim to find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE!

A huge thank you to Toyota Canada and VW Canada for being game to make this test happen.
And to our Subaru owner for letting us feature his WRX STI!

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Post-production by Karston Chong and Thomas Holland
Sound by Harrison Dickson and Karston Chong

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[IAKEEL]

When you think their quality can’t get better they just crush it 10/10 guys

[scottyd]

That "Welcome to the few" line from Thomas as he slides in with the Golf R was damn brilliant. As was Karston pulling up to the line in an STi. Fantastic video, gentlemen.

[thabitpulak]

You guys are basically the classic BBC top gear of our modern era. I’m living through it and I’m here for it! Keep up the great work guys 🎉

[apha]

The introduction of the Golf R was absolutely perfect. 10/10 video love the new Corolla

[_michael_q]

The drag races are 1000x better when everyone’s banging gears I love it

[zatchidz]

You're taking car reviews to a whole new level, 10/10 for both of you.

[bartandaelus]

"Welcome to the few." Genuinely, a really, really cool moment. Everything you guys are doing lately is excellent, please keep it up. I'm happy to take longer between videos for your health if it means this quality keeps up. Genuinely incredible how much the channel has grown.

[TheRealPurpleHand]

That "welcome to the few" line, , delivered on the track as he sharks the Corolla, was GREAT!!!

[SilverScarletSpider]

9:56 Karston looked straight up sinister in the stealth all black Subaru WRX STi. Such a cool car and driver

[hannthenan]

One of the GR Corolla's engineers mentioned that on dry grippy surfaces it'd be better to leave it in 50/50 or 60/40, if you want to drift. Source: Engineering Explained

[PakoMemoRamirezDr]

Dude the Golf presentation was just phenomenal, just so badass like a movie presenting the villain of the story

[humoroustumor]

Can’t believe how far the Corolla has come. I own a 2005 daily driver Corolla and baby it for maximum fuel mileage and reliability but would love to park the GR next to it as a fun little canyon car. Great review!

[oppos]

This was the most Top Gear-ey episode yet. Between overall cadence and subtle directing, it felt like watching a classic TG comparison.

[adamnixon]

I giggled so much when the STI rolled up to the drag race. You gotta admit for a 20+ year old drivetrain the STI still does really well! Awesome work guys!

[NSUScooter]

This is the most cinematic car review I’ve EVER seen outside of the Penzoil Dodge Viper short film!!!

I don’t know what’s happening but I love it!!! Who ever motivated you guys to start doing this, or whoever made it possible for you to do this if you were thinking of it all along, give them a raise!!!!

[tommarino]

This channel was already super impressive and now it just got better, Thomas & James make it so fun & enjoyable and everyone working behind the cameras make it a top quality show. Thank you everyone at TH!

[Fifthcell]

The fact that a turbo 3 can keep up with a Golf R is truly fantastic

[benchang]

Just started watching reviews. Your sense of humor and personality is like a kickback to the old Top Gear. Love it

[TheSmokingTire]

I could feel Thomas’s adrenaline after that drag race!

[joshuamoore]

That had to be the closest drag race I've ever witnessed on this channel. That was so exciting