I love how they went out of their way to put a normal hand brake love this car already! .

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Don't even need McDonalds trays now for drifting! 😂

@sparkgrid

2 жыл бұрын

@@albonfilms 😂😂😂

@silversonic99

2 жыл бұрын

@@triffin unless you live under a rock, this is a very asinine comment. How many 2022 cars do you know that have a physical hand brake as opposed to an electronic one? Nobody is acting like it's some crazy tech, everyone is excited because the manufacturer is actually keeping car enthusiasts in mind. Stop clowning.

@Organdonator

2 жыл бұрын

@@triffin considering the hand brake also disconnects the driveshaft from the rear axle, it actually is pretty damn cool. Go watch a few gr yaris reviews and you will understand

@alexvillalobos7137

2 жыл бұрын

@@triffin I don’t think you’ve driven any car newer than 2016 because after that I haven’t seen a single car with a handbrake…. I buy and sell cars toyota Nissans Hondas Kia’s. The only cars that still might have a handbrake before 2020 are the low class cars that haven’t been redesigned within the last 5+ years

The mention of Australia, is probably the first confirmation that we’ve gotten that it’ll be RHD as well. Win!

You fit in 6 minutes what others couldn't in 20. Take my sub

@triggerbogarin9702

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Autotuner has already cracked the ECU a couple of weeks ago but its on the bench tuning meaning the ECU has to be removed to be tuned..a lot of tuners are working on maps now and by the time the GR C comes out I believe there will be loads of options. I myself have a GR Yaris for the past year and boy is she fun to WOT. Keep up the good and awesome content. Cheers.

After watching a bunch of vids on the GR Corolla (I couldn’t help myself), I really like how you did things here differently, went into much detail about the car while also making this a very interesting video Can’t wait to see the GR Corolla in action both on the track and on the dirt🤟🔥

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Everyone else said the same stuff and didn't bother talking to Sakamoto-san to really understand the brains behind the project. We knew there was a lot more to it!

am i the only one that thinks GR is probably more "passionate/exciting/entusiastic" than ferrari these days?

@rightwingsafetysquad9872

2 жыл бұрын

The F8 Tributo looks fantastic. That was a work of love, not money.

@edombre4637

2 жыл бұрын

yes you're the only one

@WitchYuki22

2 жыл бұрын

@Ed Ombre' they're a Toyota fanboy so of course they think like that lol The only fanboys worse than them are Honda fanboys

@a20089you

2 жыл бұрын

@yuki Type R for the win!

@4Kandlez

2 жыл бұрын

@@WitchYuki22 Ferrari fanboys are the worst because they cant afford to buy one

Best GR Corolla video to date! Always love the angle that you put into your media guys! Can't believe the spoiler on the unveil for the Circuit Edition won't make into production. Did they say why?

@rushilkisoon

2 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering how much smaller it’ll be… maybe they don’t want it to stick up higher than the roof line? Either way I don’t doubt that the aftermarket scene is going to go wild… they’ll probably offer it as a GR option just like how the Yaris gets a whole kit

This probably the best video I ever watch for a GR Corolla. Straight to the point, some of these other video are like 30 minutes long.

I’m so glad this car exists. It won’t replace my STi hatch, but if something ever happened to my Subaru, it’s nice to know that I could replace it with another 300hp awd hot hatch - in theory at least, pending availability. (before this, the Golf R was essentially the only other option, and I can’t stand touchscreens)

I’m so happy us aussies get both the Corolla and the yaris, When these get cheap I’m gonna try to get one of both, a perfect garage

I’m really enjoying the content & the daily stories from yall! Please keep it up! I’m waiting to see what the new FL CTR will offer because I’ll admit I’m a Honda guy… despite saving up for a GR86 but if either car is worth the extra money & if I can find one without dealer markups then I’m honestly leaning towards the GR Corolla!

Great take on this one - picked up all the important stuff without being cookie cutter. Check out what Motive Auto are doing with their Yaris if you want to see how impressive these 3cyl can be - interested to see what the new pistons will hold up to.

Thank you guys so much for mentioning the seating position! That, the steering wheel adjustability and cabin visibility are paramount for a good drivers' car

Your video has more information about the car than any other video about the GR-C that I have seen so far . Thank you.

@ 5:32 "oh and all the vents, they are real!" *GR Zupr4 has left the chat*

Genuinely have been avoiding hearing about the car thus far since I knew your coverage would be the best, truly someone who understands what makes cars so special. Thanks man, keep up the good work

Man, if that gnarly wing isn't at least an option, we riot!

Wow, that makes Australia one of the few places outside of Japan where you can buy both!

Thanks for a more in-depth video about it, I was waiting for one of these!

Great video. These are the technical details I wanted to know! Now to spend ~6 months deciding if I should sell my '22 BRZ for a Circuit Edition...

@BigsGaming

2 жыл бұрын

the longer you wait the less likely you'll be able to get one

I like your presentation and thoroughness... good work all around. your respect for Japanese Engineering is telling and welcome. thumbs up all the way!

That papa shout-out at the end. Gotta love that team, they do amazing things.

Great video! Nice change from the typical coverage of this car.

GREEEAT VIDEO, finally someone with all the powertrein and exact details compared to a GR YARIS. regards from Mx

Sad that the rear wing is changing for the circuit edition. That things was beautiful and makes the rear end look good in my opinion.

Very informative channel. Keep it up!

So glad they mentioned us down here in Australia. Put my deposit down on Tuesday. Can't wait !!! Great video, covered all the technical details really well.

@girolamo661

2 жыл бұрын

Did they give you any pricing insights?

@Jp-px4cc

2 жыл бұрын

How much was the deposit?

@darrenholland7738

2 жыл бұрын

@@girolamo661 The dealer couldn't offer anything in regards to pricing. From our discussions and what is being bandied about, I'm expecting around 60K

@darrenholland7738

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jp-px4cc 1k and I'm hopefully near the front of a long queue !

Thank you!! Could not stand the other videos out there. @Albon do both the circuit edition AND Core edition get the flat underbody??

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, they sure do! The flat underbody I filmed was on a Core!

This turned out better than I hoped!

Awesome upload from Australia wow lucky I got on the wait list early. I might stand a chance for the Performance Edition depending on what percentage of the 300 goes to Asia and Australia also if the allocation is a ballot or first on the list.

Great video, as always!

Great seeing you at the launch!

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

You as well!! Always a pleasure!

Badass man thanks so much! It wasn’t involved but did it happen to be mentioned where the all wheel drive is happiest in its power split? Or would running it a certain way all the time prematurely wear out transfer components?

Great. Limited Quantities on first year release. That means the stealerships will mark these things up like CRAZY! Be prepared to see asking prices in the 50 or 60k range.

@girolamo661

2 жыл бұрын

I have the ability to get one at $2k markup, should I do it? Not knowing the price is scary because if it starts at $40k then it’s fine but above $50k starting price would be too much for me

@thegirthquake8574

2 жыл бұрын

@@girolamo661 I'd suggest maybe putting a deposit down and waiting. That way it's secure but you should be able to back out if it's too much.

@Lupine.

2 жыл бұрын

@@thegirthquake8574 Might even make money on your deposit at the dealer's request. I remember people making up to $4k on PT Cruiser deposits back in 2000. XD

@mrcoolgarcia

2 жыл бұрын

I work at a dealer and I can assure you this things will be mark up big, the Supra had 40 k on mark up and was selling like hotcakes This I assume is going to be a 50-60k Corolla and the sad part is that people will still buy it at that price and car manufacturers don’t do anything to prevent it The initial release is the core and then the circuit but only for a year and I heard very limited so if you put a deposit you’ll wait more than a year and then by then it won’t be available in the circuit configuration, It’s like trying to get a ps5 all over 2 years later you still can find them on the store and with the shortage of chips makes it harder

@WitchYuki22

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrcoolgarcia Blame Toyota fanboys though lmao Hell, even Honda fanboys are buying Type R with 10k markups

Oh a video on a hot topic! Glad to see that happening :D

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Son is getting one….gear head lover of hot hatches.💙

been waiting for this car for years, and now that its finally being released everyone and their mom are making vids about it! dangommit, I'm gonna end up spending an arm and a leg for one!

Man do I miss the 90's when you could get a manual and a sunroof together.

So excited that this finally happened!

How positive are you the bolt pattern is 5x114.3? I was gonna trade my current wheels in with my WRX and get something else but if they fit I guess I might as well keep them, curb rash and all.

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

I asked the Chief Engineer, "is the wheel bolt pattern 5x114.3?" and he said, "Yes". So I'm pretty sure of it!!

Thank you for this great video.🏆

with that limited amount of production the prices on these will be nuts.

Great video, thank the car gods the US is getting this 🙌

Can't wait to find out what interchangeable parts from the corolla to the yairs, I have the rallye yairs, already have genuine gr strut brace , cooling undertray, intake. Getting exhaust next. They have cracked the ecu just recently

Very Nice informative vidéo !! Nice content. !!

Does the GR Yaris rear diff over heat on track? I thought they use a Torsen type mechanical diff, what is there to overheat?

Already on the list at my local dealer to get one asap hopefully before the end of the year be we shall see

this channel needs million more subs!

Hey man, great video. I will have to argue on few key points. I know some of us don't not have access to insider news but I have been following most of the updates about the GR Corolla. You mentioned that there will be only 1500 for the circuit edition and 5100 units of the core edition - where did you get this info? also, at the launch day, Mike Tripp said the Circuit edition is the Limited edition and that will only come in 1 color: The grey, but here you said it will also be in core edition colors, hmm?

Thanks gruff awesome video sir thanks for the specs on the GR Corrola 😀 I love Toyota for building it

@sparkgrid

2 жыл бұрын

It's guff, just letting you know ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I'm so jealous you got to see this in person.

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

It was super cool!! Should come to all the auto shows though!

@antdo

2 жыл бұрын

@@albonfilms The Houston Auto show was in January sadly.

Albon I love your videos, I would like to get my first fun japanese car under 40k USD, What do you recommend?

Absolutely stunning 😍😍

The video I’ve been waiting for.

@Wynorrific

2 жыл бұрын

We've all been waiting for ;)

Is this an actual three differential car like the Lancia Integrale and Mitsubishi Evo, or two diffs and an overdriven clutch pack to drive the rear like the last Focus RS?

YES this is the info we wanted 👍

“You can weep inside your GR Yaris” and their Ford Focus ST, Fiesta ST, Abarth 500, and probably a boatload more hot hatches that us humpback whale sized Americans with dirty fast food stained fingers can no longer touch (I say this as an American who is still hella salty the FiST and FoST are no longer sold here). In all honesty though, the GR Corolla is the only car I’ve seen in my short 25 and 3/4 life that I want to buy new. It’s AWD, 300 HP, looks wild AF, can come with LSDs on the base model, and overall just seems really sick. The only problem is the way my career and financial situation is looking, I’d have to sell drugs to ever afford one.

@Tamarocker88

2 жыл бұрын

The Abarth is no longer sold here either, Fiat pulled practically all models out of the USA. 2013 Abarth owner here. I have owned mine for 6 years so far and every day it puts a smile on my face. The car is stupid fun and cost peanuts. The GR Corolla on the other hand, is immediately priced out of every reasonable person's reach because it's going to cost $50-60k after dealer markups. FAR too expensive for what it offers.

@djhero0071

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like for myself personally living in a Midwest state with shitty winters, having a car like the GR Corolla would be the ultimate daily and worth the MSRP. Probably not any dealer markups though. If there were any better options that fit the bill of small, AWD, reliable, semi affordable sports cars, I’d be down. The GR has Toyota reliability, is AWD, a new car, is small for a modern car (being on the same platform as the Corolla XSE), and seems set to be a fucking riot. Nothing out there comes close. Also, I know about Abarth. I wish they were still sold here tbh. Supposedly Fiat in general has GARBAGE reliability and the 500 Abarths are kinda hard to find in my neck of the woods. So I probably won’t ever be able to afford one but damn if I could. There’s nothing out there like it.

@Tamarocker88

2 жыл бұрын

​@@djhero0071 The GR **could have had** Toyota reliability until they decided to squeeze 300 horses out of a turbocharged 3 cyl. Forged internals or not, the engine in this car is not going to be "toyota reliable" with bullet-proof engine life given the amount of boost it is pushing. Make no mistake, these will not be 250,000 mile engines. And that's not even considering the question of how long the complex AWD system will last, how long the LSD clutches will last, if they will have rear diff overheating issues like the GR Yaris etc...... Fiat not reliable? The facts beg to differ. Overwhelming majority of complaints on Fiats are extremely minor annoyances. Case in point: the biggest ding to the consumer reports on the cars were large numbers of complaints about the 2012-2013 infotainment systems or minor inconveniences like rattling interior panels. Nothing performance related. It's not like they have major engine or transmission issues or regularly blow up... If they did have garbage reliability, they would have gone under as a company decades ago. It's simply an undying mantra that people in the U.S. LOVE to parrot ever since Fiat first showed up. HURR DURR Fix It Again Tony!!! That being said, they definitely were less reliable vehicles when they first came to the US. That's why they didn't sell well and left the States. But they came back and faced an uphill battle given the undying perception that their cars were unreliable and the U.S. market's lack of interest in small cars. The platform the 500 Abarth is built on is tried and true. The MultiAir engines are pretty much perfected at this point. They're perfectly reliable and they're extremely popular commuter cars in Europe where people are not obsessed with SUVs You are right, though... There's nothing out there like the Abarth. The thing weighs practically nothing, handles twists and turns like no other. It absolutely dominates on track days, beating out cars with far more HP and performance specs on paper. It's a go-kart on speed and sounds better than most cars on the road thanks to the lack of a muffler (though its cousin the Dodge Neon SRT-4 gives it a run for its money ). Speaking of winter driving, I'm in the Northeast and the Abarth is a beast in the snow. It did great on my initial Blizzaks and this past winter I was using the Pirelli Cinturato snows and they were fantastic too.

@djhero0071

2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to believe that Toyota is making the GR Corolla to a high standard of reliability. Can stuff like the rear differential overheat or AWD system fail? Maybe. I’d like to believe that it’ll take a long while before it gets to that point though. This is the first true enthusiast daily Toyota has made in a LONG time; even though it’ll be rare and priced out of the range of most enthusiasts like myself, I want to believe the leadership and engineers are putting out a car that’s improved on the shortcomings of the GR Yaris and will be reliable. A lot of problems will probably be related to drivers ripping the shit out of them hooning them. As far as Fiat goes, you might be right since Fiat 500 Abarths aren’t rated separately from the regular 500s. The few threads I’ve read as well say they’re engineered well outside of some interior materials (which… what enthusiasts really care if it’s a used car ?). I’d still ultimately have deep snow to deal with though along with icy and slushy roads. I’d rather take my chances with AWD personally. I definitely respect the Abarth though, and would consider one if I could find one.

Question regarding production numbers. I understand the numbers you stated in the video are for the first production year. But they do plan to produce these for several years right... right?!

@rushilkisoon

2 жыл бұрын

I would assume so. They’d definitely need to recoup their R&D and tooling costs, so making it truly “limited” wouldn’t be viable. I’d say the main constraint is thats only a single factory tasked with manufacturing the GR models.

@jasonhurdlow6607

2 жыл бұрын

I believe they said that the Circuit edition is a first-year only deal. Whereas they'll continue to make the Core edition in subsequent years. Its a crying shame they don't keep making the Circuit edition. I hope the high demand makes them reconsider, or provide a similar option (maybe without the carbon roof) in coming years.

@rushilkisoon

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonhurdlow6607 I’m thinking maybe it’ll be like the Supra and how they had the A90 edition, then the next year it was the A91 edition… it doesn’t make sense to just make a “dumbed down” version of the car when they have the ability, demand and tooling for the vented hood etc etc

Also the GR Yaris Rallye has a 12.4:1 steering rack ratio which is quicker than the GR86

The underside... is it all just plastic or is there a skid plate up front?

Is the interior wider? Compared to the previous hatch

What a machine ..love it

I thought the 3250lb is for the core and that the circuit edition is the one with slightly less weight.

Can’t wait to get one

The Ecu is cracked now and all the Tuners here in Germany make around 340-350HP (crank) with the Stock Turbo and Autobahn Full throttle save. Maybe there is more in it but than only for short accelarations and not a few minutes padel to the metal on the Autobahn. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

I'm in love with everything but the hood vents

I've just learned about Corolla Sport, it is like GR Corolla with auto transmission and a less power, but with the same chassis and many stuffs from GR, I wish they bring it to my country, but well, none, only sedan available. :(

Hey Toyota You should ask Yamaha, since they have experience with it, if they could combine two of these engines in a straight formation. Or Toyota could do that themselves.

Man. I wish i bought my house and semi already. Cause damn its getting hard to not want to spend the money lol

Good job, Sakamoto San!

"by the way there's no fake noise" shots fired!

4:26 does anyone have the link to the forum post? Thanks!

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

I gotchu. www.grcorollaforum.com/threads/grc-with-popular-aftermarket-wheel-photoshop-thread.266/

Not a Toyota fan Boi. Always liked them but never owned one. This GR corolla I want it! Such an impressive car what more could an enthusiast ask for.

Any mention of the rear disconnect hand brake feature?

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I should have mentioned it! It uses the same rear coupling and has the rear drive disconnect with the ebrake.

@strifu808

2 жыл бұрын

@@albonfilms awesome, you really just earned a subscriber!

I wish they would keep the wing, it balances out the back in my opinion.

Do you know why they won't use the same wing as in the pre-production? A little disappointing as I wanted a big wing.

Changing the differentials gearing for even more agressive driving? Jeez, my GR Yaris hits 3k RPM at 120km/h, have to ride it at 80 to get any kind of daily driving fuel economy :D On the other hand, I don't have a GR Yaris for great fuel economy..

Where do I get that spoiler mate?

You know most would want the circuit edition. Which means they will be very rare. Kinda wish they just make it a trim pass first year production. I know I won't be able to get the circuit edition, as would most.

@VL-SJL

Жыл бұрын

Circuit Edition will be made for 2024 as well, news was released today.. another 1500 cars

@2010ngojo

Жыл бұрын

@@VL-SJL Good to know, but the production volume is way too low. Rather not pay over msrp, so I guess I'll pass on this car.

Not so sure about 1.6 liters pushing 300 HP. But Toyota does have a good track record with their mechanical bits.

Yeah only feature that I hate is the exhaust setup we need an after market defusing with a custom exhaust with 2 or four tips on the sides I don’t like the middle and side exhaust look. Or make a defuser that has a middle part for 2 or 3 exhaust tips!

jokes on you the denso ecus in the yaris ARE tuneable since a few weeks now :D

Ngl i dont love hatchbacks, but this one i love it

😭 UK subscriber here.

Good vid

How can you engine brake with that small a power plant?

As much as I love my Supra, I'm keeping an eye on this, and the *rumored* electric MR2. I could use more space, and gas prices are rough when you drive as many miles as I do a day, and filling up every weekend sucks. I'm just worried about how my arthritic knees would handle the trans.

@shiftautomotive854

2 жыл бұрын

what u mean arthritic knees?

@mgoose1359

2 жыл бұрын

@@shiftautomotive854 I have osteoarthritis in both knees. Eventually I'll need knee replacements. I'm only 38.

@shiftautomotive854

2 жыл бұрын

@@mgoose1359 is it because of driving a manual transmission?

@josephjoestar5444

2 жыл бұрын

@@shiftautomotive854 probably bad flat feet and pronating ankles

@mgoose1359

2 жыл бұрын

@@shiftautomotive854 no, I'm a disabled veteran. Screwed my knees up bad in the service

Would you tell us where did you get all those information?

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

I got it from Toyota and from my conversation with Nayuki Sakamoto, the chief engineer.

Somewhere in the Gunma prefecture in Japan, somebody with the surname of Fujiwara racing against the current AE686 sport coupe with a black and white GR Corolla😎

Yes!!! Type R killer!

Transmission gearing is different than in the GR Yaris. Nakamoto said that since the car is longer and heavier they had to change the gearing so as to match final performance of the Yaris

@albonfilms

2 жыл бұрын

The actual transmission is the same. It's just the final drive they changed. I have the specification document from Toyota directly.

@moisto_o3036

2 жыл бұрын

@@albonfilms diffs too

@simonr23

2 жыл бұрын

This is going to be very short gearing! 1st and 2nd are already short on my gr Yaris. Redline in 1st is about 30mph, 2nd is 60mph. My car sits at 2500rpm at 60mph in 6th. Which is fine, but anything over 70mph and it sucks doen fuel and gets a bit noisy and abrupt with throttle transitions. Assuming the Corolla is 10% lower geared it won’t be fun on the freeways and will be a busy time from standstill!

Too bad they didn't release a car like this 10 years ago when it would be more affordable

Real, funtional vents!!! I remember walking into a toyota dealer ready to buy a supra. As soon as I noticed the fake vents I turned around and walked out.😂

@corollaae8645

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 wtf Toyota for your Supra!?

I know I want that silver circuit edition!

I need that BIG WANG!!!

Everyone is happy for this to replace the STI, regrets are going to be almost immediate after this thing shows up.

Short detailed nonsense free video good stuff Albon

There only going to make 1500 circuit version ???

Where is the interview with the engineer? The actual guy who made it?

Have already put my name down on the registration list for one in New Zealand. It's confirmed for our market :)

@jeffc9511

2 жыл бұрын

Which edition are you going to get?

@puns01

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffc9511 we generally just get the one model which is the top spec due to our car market being small. Similar to the GR Yaris we got here. It was the top spec model with all the bells and whistles