Recently, anytime there’s been an embargo, you and Savagegeese are the first two videos I watch. Unbiased, honest, and technical. Keep up the great work!

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackson!

Holy FLOOD of GR reviews today. Always watch Matts first. Still the best 👌Unfortunately with demand and markups this car wont be an option to buy for a while. Resale value should be very high as well. What an amazing little car Toyota.

@MMOchAForPrez

Жыл бұрын

Nobody complaining about markups has been keeping up with this vehicle

@gigatron2008

Жыл бұрын

@@MMOchAForPrez I've seen dealer markups from guys in my s2k local group that tried to preorder. $72k cdn.... For a Corolla. No thanks.

@MMOchAForPrez

Жыл бұрын

@@gigatron2008 Where's the context? We've all known that these Corollas were going to costs upwards of 45k USD out-the-door for some months now. They unveiled the actual msrp about a week ago. The price you've just shared is equivalent to 54k USD. Which is only 4k USD over the Morizo Edition fully-loaded. If 4k over is too much for a hand-built, 300hp Corolla then idk what you were expecting. Everybody keeps making Focus RS comparisons, yet the RS wasn't as hand-built, and Ford wasn't doing anything about dealer markups. Toyota claims they will.

@sleeper.simulant7327

Жыл бұрын

@@MMOchAForPrez Toyota can’t control what it’s dealerships charge. They will price gouge like a lot of stealerships do. A cool car, but I wouldn’t pay $10k over MSRP for it…

@MMOchAForPrez

Жыл бұрын

@@sleeper.simulant7327 Sure they can't, but they can control the supply of new vehicles to each dealer. I'm not sure you guys know how car dealerships work. Yes, dealers can try to sell them for whatever they want. That doesn't mean there aren't repercussions that would keep a dealer from wanting to.

If only I wasn't broke.

@peteparker22

Жыл бұрын

And if you could find one

@sawyermartin4434

Жыл бұрын

*weren't broke

@TURBOMIKEIFY

Жыл бұрын

@@sawyermartin4434 Want a cookie? I'll put glass in it for ya.

@ChibiPj

Жыл бұрын

Same bro

@peteparker22

Жыл бұрын

@@ChibiPj you think it's really worth 37k?

Matt is a true car enthusiast that’s why I’ve been waiting for his review on this the most.

Finally!!! Been waiting to watch your review first 🔥🔥🔥

Wohoooo been waiting for this one, last of its kind.

I'm not in love with that center exhaust but literally everything else about is is just perfect for the platform! That option hood is also so much more aggressive! Glad they didn't go Type R and only put 18s on as well. I do love the sound! Excited to see your street car review soonish!

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin!

@2bunphettered788

Жыл бұрын

Good points. 👍

loved your reviews for a long time Matt, thanks for reviewing this one!

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your longtime support Julio!

“Starts right up!” Love it man!

Can't wait to try one of these one the highway in my '12 nitrous/bolt-on 2.5L Jetta.

Well done, Matt. As usual. God bless. TFS

I love love love my GR Corolla. Such a fun car as a daily and a track car

Excellent reveiw 😊

Hi Matt, you should consider tracking cars in your reviews more often. You seem comfortable with it and I think it will bump your channel up next level. :)

Nobody does car reviews better than Matt

Toyota knocked this one out of the park. With a set of winter performance tires, it will be an awesome ski season rally car.

Really love and respect this car. Glad I pulled the trigger and got a Focus RS though. Hopefully in a couple years, tuners will have figured out the Corolla's ECU and dealer markups will be gone.

@TaijiArban

Жыл бұрын

I doubt dealer markups will be gone for at least another 5 years or until production catches up with demand which is gonna be a long time.

Great review Mat. I heard the Top trim has different gear ratios compared to the lesser 2.

Core trim with LSD and heated seats is the way to go!

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

That would be the way I'd go too!

I love this so much

Got mine last week

My man! the man the myth the legend! Mr subaruwrxfan 😎

Toyota finally creates a performance car that's not from another manufacturer. Since the hot market is SUVs and the car market in general cooling down, I think these will be more available.

Looks like a great car all around. I have a focus rs so I got a soft spot for hatchbacks. The only thing is about supply and demand. These gr corollas are going to be limited and the demand is going to be crazy. I work at a Toyota dealership here in Southern California and they’re asking 20k over which is crazy! I would definitely get one, but a Corolla is not a 60k car.

I like this little car

My question is if the base Core worth the extra money over the Elantra N. The performance gap isn’t that huge and the N is essentially fully loaded whereas the Core is bargain basement unless you put on packages that only make the price gap bigger. The circuits I would write off completely since they’re all spoken for more than likely.

Awesome review. My brother just pre-ordered one of these. That track also looks super familiar. Was that in Utah?

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Yep, Utah Motorsports Campus! Congrats to your brother on his pre-order!

that bov reminds me of the old evo 8's

Hey Matt was the car with the third gear grind the same one redline reviews was using?

Comments on these new performance car reviews never cease to amaze me. The community is so finicky, there’s a lot to be said for this. 😂

An exhaust would do wonders on this

3 cylinder! how much boost is this pushing??

Love the engine sound. Hope Toyota does really put this in the GR86. I think despite improvements over the last gen, the motor in the GR86 is still the car's weak point. It does it's job, but there isn't much character to it and it makes really unrefined noises. I would happily forego the higher revving characteristic of the motor in my GR86 for the sound and punchiness of this motor.

@350z33hr

Жыл бұрын

That's not happening. It will kill the sales of the GR Corolla. They should throw the 4 cylinder Supra engine on the GR86 and scrap the 2.0 Supra. Toyota should have never made a 4 cylinder Supra

@kaiyoung7326

Жыл бұрын

you hit the nail on the head

where's the armrest?

So it still looks like the Golf R is the grown up, hot hatch. Also I saw a review where the backend was not nearly as tail happy as the press launch made the 30/70 torque split appear… although who doesn’t want to play with the new kid on the block???

These dealer markups bouta be crazy

This is like an investment purchase, esp the Morizo

Which one was more fun, manual Supra or the Corolla since you drove them on the same day?

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

They're both equal fun in different ways. Personally, I enjoy RWD driving dynamics the most so Supra was more fun for me, but if I needed AWD, 4 doors and needed to stay in this price range, I'd likely get a GR Corolla.

I do like the wheel and tire setup, and not to mention the brake calipers and rotors look beefy. The seats and usability of the hatch are wonderful. I will stick to my guns here and say there is no replacement for displacement. Can't wait to see these at a light in my 22WRX soon ✨️

@liudxdx

Жыл бұрын

What the fuck does no replacement for displacement mean lol

@VEEZER1

Жыл бұрын

@@liudxdx it means my 2.4 wrx will last longer and make more tunable power.

@liudxdx

Жыл бұрын

@@VEEZER1 you probably know what you doing but most ppl once they start tuning their WRX nothing but issues😂😂😂

@mark_845

Жыл бұрын

@@VEEZER1really??? Acting like Subaru is reliable and wrx don’t have problems 😭😭😭

Got my name on dealer lists including one where i'm first (crossing fingers they actually get one and sell it) but the more I see it the more it feels underwhelming to me. Was planning to replace my 45k miles 2014 S5 6mt sport diff top trim but i'm not sure anymore. Thoughts?

@Cutlerypotato

Жыл бұрын

Did you get it?

@goradhen

Жыл бұрын

@@Cutlerypotato Nope. Changed my mind too when I saw it in person.

Hi Matt . Can you help me with my logic? So Toyota gives u 300 HP in this AWD Hatchback. Then why do I get upset that Acura still resides on a measly 200 HP on their newest Integra. It doesn’t make sense a new buyers will probably choose something else. The Integra Type S HP will be 230 HP since Acura is so conservative 😩 As always love your reviews and channel 👌🤜🏽

How does it compare to Elantra N and WRX?

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Less drama and excitement than Elantra N, but Corolla has a better driving position and the AWD system gives it a unique character. Compared to the WRX the Corolla is better in every way unless you want a big back seat or are fine with a cheaper and slower base or Premium trim WRX that comes in well under this car's 37k MSRP.

How can I order one?

I'd still take a Hawkeye STI.. Put in an updated AndroidPlay/CarAuto headunit w/backup cam and you're still ahead by like $10-15k or more..

@350z33hr

Жыл бұрын

Ok go blow an engine 😒😒

Perfect time for GM to ride on the hype of this car and release some sort of Super Geo Metro.

@xtc916stradale

Жыл бұрын

Cobalt ss successor with awd???? Always up for more options.

You could tell he was secretly underwhelmed by that first acceleration.

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

It was fun but my reaction was spoiled a little bit because they had us to laps on the track first, so I was already used to the power. Also, we were at high elevations, so not ideal acceleration circumstances either.

Ima test drive 1 see if it's worthy of trading in my focus rs What do you think Matt?

@michaeledwardlenzi

Жыл бұрын

I say go for it!

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

Yeah try it out and see what you think! The RS will feel a little torquier but I like the driving position much better than RS, you sit a lot lower in the GR and it feels lighter too.

@lilrockstarrs

Жыл бұрын

I got a Focus RS as well, just hit 100k miles on mine she’s not going anywhere but I think I’m gonna have to pick one of these up in the future as well haven’t been this excited about a car since mine!

@skatbone

Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t plan on getting a test drive without a deposit, they’ll all be sold before they hit the lots

Toyota, please leave the center exhaust open full-time. It's a sporty hatchback after all. 👌

Did u say it had 235 section on base and 245 on the mirizo? I thought we’re going to be 215?

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

No, I think a regular Corolla runs 215s but this is definitely 235s.

@weekileaks23

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring thanks Matt. Good to know. The 265 on the type r gonna be crazy for that size car

Awesome looking car. It really doesn't look like 300hp though, but def. some lag there. I really don't have my hopes up that they will meet demand. I feel like they'll be selling for 60k at the beginning with dealer markup, then after 3 years or so I can see them ending production. Fingers crossed that I'm wrong though, it looks like a great little hot hatch, probably the last one we'll ever have.

@sleeper.simulant7327

Жыл бұрын

Throttle House did a drag race against a manual transmission Golf R and STi. It beat the STi and lost to the Golf R. In a roll it was much closer, it’s nose was maybe a few inches further then the STi, the Golf R beat both again but not by much, not a huge shock there though.

@MrSlowestD16

Жыл бұрын

@@sleeper.simulant7327 Glad to hear it's competitive then. Really doesn't look faster than the STI, I guess it's just the way it looks on video. I'll have to check out that vid, thanks!

@fale892

Жыл бұрын

@@MrSlowestD16 yeah you keep checking videos out

@fale892

Жыл бұрын

@@sleeper.simulant7327 you didnt mention the corolla SMASHED the VW around the track though. Trying telling the full story instead of what suits your agenda

@sleeper.simulant7327

Жыл бұрын

@@fale892 suits my agenda? Dude, you are reading WAY to deep into my comment lol. If you read the original comment, he was talking about the acceleration of the car seeming slower then he expected. So I simply brought out a video showing that it’s not as slow as he may think, comparing it to a Golf R or an STi, which are considered a quick vehicles, is a good comparison…

What’s the status of a local street review? I’m torn between this and the 2021 Type R.

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be getting a production unit for a week sometime this summer hopefully.

Sofyan also had the 3rd gear grind issue

@xtc916stradale

Жыл бұрын

I looked up gr yaris issues with same transmission and yes some transmissions are coming from factory out of spec. Getting the dealers to fix the issue is the biggest hurdle.

The only bad thing about this car is that Toyota called it a corolla. Should’ve been called the Kamikazi

@kevk4908

Жыл бұрын

😂

Matt can you please comment on the ride quality? I currently drive the Veloster N and it is about as firm a ride that I can take. How does the GR Corolla ride quality compare to the Veloster n and to the Golf R??

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

I still haven't driven the GR Corolla on public roads to do a good comparison but what I can say so far is that it's definitely not stiffer than a Veloster N in it's stiffest setting, at least in my experience.

@dougmaverick3287

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring Thanks Matt. I was hoping the GR Corolla would have a more comfortable ride than my Veloster N does in its normal suspension setting. My Veloster N is really un-drivable on public roads in its stiffest suspension setting.

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

@@dougmaverick3287 If you're looking for a more comfortable hot hatch, I'd suggest the GTI or Golf R. I haven't tested the new GTI yet unfortunately, but I'm assuming it'll be more comfortable than the Golf R, which wasn't too stiff in my opinion. Civic Type R is pretty comfortable in its comfort setting too, more comfortable than the Veloster N.

@dougmaverick3287

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring Thanks, hopefully soon you'll be able to test the gr Corolla on the street for a real world review.

Do you think the GR will ever get a automatic transmission?

@TheZeek011

Жыл бұрын

No, they're going the honda type r route.

I'm sad after this review since it's one of last of an impressive stream of new performance cars that I can't afford. They're all going to be over $50k here in Canada, except for GR86 which has engine issue. N's a potential, but the Koreans lie about there fuel consumption, which doesn't make for a good everyday car. I think it's time for me to get off the bandwagon, and driveway into the sunset with the last truly affordable sporty car (basic 10th Civic with 6MT).

Can you do an intro? Where are you Subaru wrx fan and then say just kidding 😅

Yeah it is the perfect new STi hatch. It makes me wonder. Toyota and Subaru worked together with the BRZ/FRS/86. Perhaps Subaru decided that the STi would be redundant, and the GR Corolla hatch carries the idea forward. So Subaru put their money elsewhere. Just an idea. I am probably just spitballing. That said, I love this car. Makes me miss my 2012 STi hatch. --Michael

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

I actually brought this up to some Toyota employees and they told me they had no idea Subaru was pulling the STI. While these companies do work together, anything not involving that specific project tends to still be very secretive and competitive.

I put down a deposit at my local dealer back in April '22... They finally told me the price of my CORE... $44K PLUS $10K dealer (Stealer) Markup... That is an OTD price of $58.5 with Tax and License in CA....

It has a very V6 like sound which makes sense because it's half of a V6 essentially

@dre32pitt

Жыл бұрын

Not exactly a compliment, lol.. You can count the number of good sounding V6's on 1 hand.

Wish they could come out with a corolla hatchback that has the GR looks but not the performance for us poor folks lol

I find it funny that they charge more for them to remove the seats and speaks 😂

These kind of cars are so hard to find and get or outrageously priced that this might as well be a fantasy video.

@z32luvr

Жыл бұрын

Keep crying

Does it feel stressed out at all being a 3 cylinder?? I still love my ST (had it for 8 years), but it feels a bit stressed out at times. It's never been tuned btw.

@lilrockstarrs

Жыл бұрын

Should definitely mod your ST

@bandosz3218

Жыл бұрын

@@lilrockstarrs Yeah, I have plenty of bolt on's, but never really trusted myself with my own Cobb access port as a "weekend warrior" and "forum reader", lol

@lilrockstarrs

Жыл бұрын

@@bandosz3218 If you go with a good custom tune you will be fine. Alan @ Edge Autosport is my fav for the ST I’m on 93 & E30 tune for my RS 100k miles no problems with him.

@bandosz3218

Жыл бұрын

@@lilrockstarrs I'll have to check him out, thanks!

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

This motor doesn't feel stressed at all, it's overbuilt and already has been tuned to do way more power in the GR Yaris overseas.

i would have bought a Maritso over my Boxster T. if it was known. im sure my porsche on order for october is better, but not cooler

They're really making the circuit edition sound not very worth it imo. Loaded core sounds like the move for sure

@ProGamer-nu7dq

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYpqyK2Sh9O6XZM.html

@mistamaog

Жыл бұрын

Circuit isn't that bad in terms of price considering the carbon roof and the sporty seats.

#GRToyotaCorollaFan

Rather pick used STI than marked up price with Toyota dealerships.

Give us a moonroof option on core Toyota! I don't care about a few extra lbs up top.

@xiaoxia5

Жыл бұрын

THIS!

Government: You can only make small engines! hahahaha… Toyota: *wink*

Ford should bring Focus RS back

Saipan, MP 96950

I really hope they offer this with a dct so they sell more than two examples. I'd love this for a daily but I refuse to row gears at this point. No sunroof was also a miss. Why can't manufacturers make enthusiast grade vehicles for those of us that commute and daily drive vehicles in urban areas and off track? They always claim these vehicles never sell so there is no business case to make them, but then when they do actually produce them they make something like this that is manual only and lacks things people that daily drive would want. Seems like a great car otherwise.

These foos always say "priced well" but throws the dealer markup out the window. Misleading information 😒

Yeah, they've lost their minds with this one. No one is going to WANT the core. If people buy these, they'll settle for the Core because they don't want to pay $45k (MSRP) for a Corolla with a 1.6L even if it has 300hp. I'm sure the torque won't be aww inspiring. Which will absolutely, without a doubt, be more like 55k-60k after dealer mark-ups. And who's going to spend $40k+ on a car with a 6 speaker generic radio and no arm rest? A couple people maybe don't mind. And no doubt the JBL upgrade will be part of a package that costs several thousand dollars more. You're kidding yourself if you think you'll find one of these in ANY trim for less than 45k when they come out. The only thing this has going for itself above the competition right now is the AWD, but I doubt it's enough to save it. The Elantra N, if you need a manual, and the Kona N, if you don't, are about $11k less (probably $20k less after mark-ups) than the Circuit will be, and the only thing missing is AWD. I have a feeling that this will be the next Focus RS. And maybe that's what they want? Who knows. The latest Focus RS really could have been a success, instead of only lasting 3 years. But the pricing and mark-ups kept it out of people's reach. A Ford dealer by my house had 2 Focus RSs, the MSRP was $37k. But the sticker price was $48k. And this was before the world went crazy. 2017/2018 ish.

@ADVelez

Жыл бұрын

Dealer markups and that abusive pricing was part of the reason the RS didn’t survive. If Toyota protects the MSRP pricing and builds double their reported numbers, they will be building these for the next 5-7 years and at least two generations. Think Mitsubishi Evo like following back in early 2000s

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

I'd gladly buy a core if I needed AWD and 4 doors. The JBL stereo is only a $770 upgrade. Nobody is buying these for the stereo or creature comforts. People have been putting up with an unimpressive interior in the WRXs for decades now. And while Elantra N is probably a better value if you don't need AWD, the Kona N doesn't even come close to handling as good as this does. And neither of them have as much power either. The mark-ups are annoying but not every dealer does them. It just requires a bit more work, patience and probably a road trip, but MSRP Toyota dealers are out there.

@Dantastic123

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring I would argue that the Elantra N has MORE power than the Corolla. Independent dynos have pretty much determined that the Elantra N is underrated, and by the look on your face, and all of the other reviews that came out today, the Corolla is underwhelming when it comes to acceleration, it's hard to get torque from 1.6 liters. I've heard "wow, this takes a long time to spool" on several reviews. And I get that people don't buy these rally/track cars for the creature comforts, but is it a track car, a daily driver, or both? You talk about needing 4 doors. So what's the plan, taking some passengers around the track? Or more likely taking the kids and wife to the grocery store and grandma's house? Chances are it's a daily driver that people will have fun with. Not a dedicated track car, it doesn't even come with LSDs standard, so add that to the cost. So definitely, "creature comforts" are a little more important. And needing AWD, I'm guessing is for the snow, not the track. So again, daily driver. And to me, an arm rest and speakers that aren't made of paper are things that shouldn't cost extra in a $37k Corolla, and really shouldn't be label creature comforts. And last but not lease, this thing has lane keep assist, adaptive cruise, blind spot monitors, so where do you draw the line on creature comforts. The $50k version really blows my mind without a backseat. It must really only be for collectors. In my mind, the Circuit version should be $37k, not the core version. Dealer mark-ups are sadly the current reality. And the average person isn't going to take a road trip or a flight to get a car at MSRP. Some might, but not many. So they're not gonna sell like WRXs did. Also when the WRX was released, it was about a $4k upgrade over the base model. This GR Corolla is about $18-24k more than a base Corolla. So just the price DIFFERENCE of the base vs GR, is roughly what a new WRX cost when it came out. My comment may be all over the place, I just have too many complaints for a KZread video. Like really, fake vents on base model?

@350z33hr

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry. We know you can't afford it. Your budget is a used Focus ST

@Dantastic123

Жыл бұрын

@@350z33hr Very clever. Did you come up with that comment all by yourself. And I'm not sure what you're talking about. You made the same comments about dealer mark-ups and lack of acceleration.

Look like Toyota slapped the rear of the Supra on the GR Corolla

1.6l turbo ,,, goodness… come on ,, for $40k ,, I rather get AGM and fly

@allanb3222

Жыл бұрын

AGM,Absorbed Glass -Mat battery??

🥰❤️💪🏼

Maybe I’m in the minority on this, but the pricing is too high imo

37K? Bust!!! Might as well got with a new EcoBoost for 27

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

The muscle cars will always be the best horsepower per dollar, but some people want more than a horsepower number.

@dre32pitt

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring ecoboost mustangs are not muscle cars, Matt. You know that.. You wouldn't have called a V6 Camaro/Mustang from the past a muscle car.. the boosted 4's just took V6's place because of emissions/CAFE..

@dknight25

Жыл бұрын

Dude what? You're better off saving your money and buying a cheap entry level economy car if that's your attitude. lol

@hybridyd1305

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMaranMotoring And some people want their hard earned money to go to something more worth the price. Our economy isn't in the position for people to feel comfortable taking an almost $40k gamble (because taxes do exist despite your MSRP argument). Just because cars are a passion, does not mean a financial mistake should be made over a little 1.6L (or any car for that matter). Tuning aside, there are SUVs that are faster for the same price-point, which is what makes up a large portion of the American market. You drive a mustang. You know damn well you wouldn't downgrade to a Corolla. You seem afraid to be brutally honest and that may be what's hurting your channel so badly lately. Truth goes a lot further than exaggerated enthusiasm.

@MattMaranMotoring

Жыл бұрын

@@hybridyd1305 Haha wow. I'm always honest. Just because I don't agree with you doesn't mean I'm not, yikes. You might laugh at a 1.6L engine making 300 hp, you might want to drive a boat with a bunch of horsepower, but there's this concept that a lot of people don't understand anymore, it's this wild idea that maybe, just maybe, someone out there might like something different than you and that there isn't a binary right and wrong answer to someone's personal and unique wants and needs. This is something that apparently you don't understand either. And I damn well would get a GR Corolla if I needed 4 doors, AWD and needed to stay in this price bracket. See what I mean about still being brutally honest?

I will skip this Gen since it will be obnoxiously over-priced with dealer mark ups. But in three to four years hopefully that won't be the case

Toyota please give it auto transmission !

It’s great but if you’re gonna daily this, you need an arm rest.

Litmus test for if this is a good car. Walk out to your local Toyota dealer and take a hard look at a regular Corolla. Then ask yourself this one question: "would I pay $42,000 for a Corolla if it was just faster?". No, no you wouldn't. It's a cheap econo car. Slapping a big engine in it won't change that.

Fancy, faster Toyota Tercel. 😏

Should have a DCT :( I want one to daily but I refuse to daily a manual transmission, I sit in traffic so often.

It's not perfect, you can't actually buy it, and if you can it will cost more than a Supra, negating the point of a hot hatch.

the reviews im seeing of this: just mehhh. the looks ,the exhaust drone and here , the truly abysmal acceleration off the line.... not for me...

Relax

$37g's for a base model Toyota Corolla GR? C'mon now... This has already lost my interest.

It drives me nuts that they want you to spend $37k on a corolla and give you cloth seats. Stepping up to the circuit to me just isnt worth it. Pretty lame that you cant upgrade the interior on the core.

@350z33hr

Жыл бұрын

You're complaining as if your actually buying one. In reality, you can afford a used Corolla SE. That fits you good 🤡🤡

@nsbioy

Жыл бұрын

Why? I would gladly spend $40K on a car with cloth seats. Leather seats aren't luxury or aren't better in any way other than cleaning up dog's messes.

@350z33hr

Жыл бұрын

@@nsbioy stop lying

@boost331

Жыл бұрын

@@nsbioy I disagree. At least leather trimmed would look nice. The alcantara material is pretty great too. Thats whats in my BRZ. Cloth just looks and feels like a cheap rental car. The only thing that can be worse than cheap cloth is RED cheap cloth like in the type R.

@nsbioy

Жыл бұрын

@@boost331 This is my opinion based on owning cars with both types of seats. I do not enjoy sitting down on a roasting pan after the car has been sitting in the sun on a 100-degree day. Same applies to a -20F actual temperature day. Leather seats fry or sublimate your bits unless you spend extra time cooling and heating them (seats). Your mileage may vary. My GTI's plaid cloth seats look good, too, all without insulting my nether parts :)

The guage cluster looks like shit. Type r does it better

That MPG is HORRIBLE....!! How the heck do you make a 1.6L get such bad economy. I dont care how much HP it makes at peak that has nothing to do with how it cruises on the highway. I was considering trading my 22BRZ for one of these but have changed my mind. Its just not that good.

@brolyvi1211

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There is a prius for you

@boost331

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@@brolyvi1211 I just dont understand why this little itty bitty engines in the "hot hatches" and compacts get such shitty MPG. Why is it that this 1.6 gets about the same MPG as a v8 mustang or corvette...? The fact it makes 300HP makes zero difference as to how much fuel it uses at a highway cruise speed. No matter what, when not under boost it on displaces 1.6L of air. That means this thing is geared super aggressive. 6th gear is probably 3k rpm or higher on the highway. The AWD system being full time instead of part time or on demand kills it as well. Im sure it will be great on a track and for people that have short commutes. But getting 28mpg, likely less because most people never get the quoted mpg, all while on premium just isnt good enough for a tiny little engine.

@350z33hr

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It wasn't tuned for MPG BOZO. Go look into a Mirai

In reality, Matt looks disappointed at the acceleration 😂😂. I get a feeling a lot of reviewers are lying about how fast this is. The AWD is good but that extra cylinder would have taken this further

@LPDarkSoulsHD

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Watch Throttle House's review of this thing. They ran it against a Golf R and an STi, both of which had more experienced drivers in them. GR Corolla still beat the STi and the R didn't win by nearly enough to justify the cost difference. It also had a better lap time than both by a significant margin. It's definitely fast.

@hybridyd1305

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@@LPDarkSoulsHD You're right. In a car like this, the driver plays the biggest role when working that 3cyl engine. To be fair, every review with the exception of Throttle House and The StraightPipes, every driver is underwhelmed and there is a very clear look of disappointment. All of us as viewers see it, and they as content creators sometimes care more about the opinion and backlash of the manufacturer than they do their viewers'. They do the reviews for money, not an honest living.

@LPDarkSoulsHD

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@@hybridyd1305 Hold on there, bub. I think it's a bit much to categorize all these content creators as dishonest money grabbers. Matt, for example, has been doing this for a long time and his passion for automotive is legit. Same with David, a.k.a. ThatDudeInBlue. He's one of the realest there is. Even started his own company around it. I would also credit Thomas and James from Throttlehouse very highly. Thomas owns his own race track and he gets genuinely excited to see how every car stacks up to its competitors on it. You can tell in their videos that they live for this shit. I'm sure there are car channels that only care about their ad revenue and whatever makes them money but I would not categorize this channel or Throttlehouse as one of them. Not even close.

This is the only car in the segment trying to compete with the WRX for ugliest rear end.

it sounds like a truck

$40k, no power seats, no armrest? Pass.

@nsbioy

Жыл бұрын

The Camry has those for less money. Just sayin'.

it’s ugly af

This thing is overpriced, period! Once the initial hype dies down, I don't see it maintaining high resale value.

@briangasser973

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever looked at the Civic Type R residual?