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All-new Toyota GR Corolla Review - Is this the best Hot Hatch you can buy?

Cars.co.za
2024 ж. 20 Мам.
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We feel that if you asked any petrolhead which car brand would be building the most exciting enthusiast-focused cars in 2023, very few would have guessed Toyota.
But the reality is that the storied Japanese firm is cranking out some of the best performance cars in the world right now, from the GR Yaris to the GR Supra to the GR 86, and all with manual gearboxes.
The latest addition to this exciting stable is the GR Corolla. Employing the same (but highly fettled) motor as the GR Yaris, the GR Corolla is a mean-looking machine, offering 221kW, all wheel drive and yes, a manual cog swapper.
We shut down the dramatic Bainskloof mountain pass outside Cape Town, South Africa for this shoot and we sincerely hope you enjoy watching this as much as we enjoyed making it.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the GR Corolla in the comments below.
Toyota GR Corolla Price in South Africa (September 2023)
1.6T GR-Four Core - R841,000
1.6T GR-Four Circuit - R902,400
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - Engine
2:44 - 0-100kph
3:00 - Toyota’s GR range
4:09 - Getting a feel for the car
5:00 - Driving position
6:00 - Clutch and steering feel
6:40 - Driving modes
7:20 - Power and torque
8:15 - Car sound
10:38 - Rev matching
12:30 - Interior
14:02 - The boot/trunk
15:00 - Attacking the pass
17:35 - Conclusion
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  • This is probably one of the best videos you guys ever made. It literally felt like I was watching a movie and the ending conclusion scene felt like the fast and the furious with Brian and Dominic. Can't wait for that Supra Review!

    @Neevarshan_Naicker@Neevarshan_Naicker7 ай бұрын

    • I hope they keep it up

      @katlegomohlala5545@katlegomohlala55457 ай бұрын

  • To think the corolla name had the ability to put children to sleep a few generations ago to this, it's quite impressive.

    @tshegofatsokgoroba6753@tshegofatsokgoroba67537 ай бұрын

    • Ae86??

      @christopherbassit2757@christopherbassit27577 ай бұрын

    • I wish ford still made the focus rs for north America.

      @captainplanet43@captainplanet437 ай бұрын

  • Toyota will continue to refine and develop this drivetrain over years to come so it will only get better and better over a couple of generations of GR Corollas its a future classic for sure 👌

    @daylinriffel125@daylinriffel1257 ай бұрын

  • Turbo flutter at 15:41 YES PLEASE

    @DavetheCarGuy@DavetheCarGuy7 ай бұрын

  • Phenomenal Japanese engineering.

    @duanevictor6053@duanevictor60537 ай бұрын

  • The review we've been waiting for since the announcements around the GR Corolla ❤

    @sydneym3328@sydneym33287 ай бұрын

  • I have driven the pants off a GR Yaris, and loved it! I have a 2022 Corolla hatch Hybrid, which actually handles ok, and drives nice. Would love to drive a GR Corolla though! Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

    @onedayiwillmakesomecontent@onedayiwillmakesomecontent7 ай бұрын

  • The best car show ever there is and there was in this country. It competes with any in the planet. I love it.

    @mandlamokoena7479@mandlamokoena74797 ай бұрын

  • I think this is the perfect stealth hatch if you dont look at the exhaust tips compared to the Yaris GR. Also a mad treat meeting you at drift city!

    @YusufPetersenCPT@YusufPetersenCPT7 ай бұрын

    • So great to meet you, thanks for saying hi!

      @CiroDeSiena@CiroDeSiena7 ай бұрын

  • Love this road. Despite it being in a rental 1 litre polo, I had the time of my life. Scenic, terrifying and never straight for too long. Aerial shots are world class. Well done!👌

    @dhirennaidoo1@dhirennaidoo17 ай бұрын

    • What's the name of this road?

      @zallas_99@zallas_997 ай бұрын

    • ​@@zallas_99 Bainskloof pass. It's in the Western Cape, one end of it is near Ceres, the other end I think ends up in Wellington.

      @dhirennaidoo1@dhirennaidoo17 ай бұрын

  • Best movie of 2023. Better twists and turns than most movies of 2023. Well done to the production team and the actors. By the way , the car was nice to.

    @user-ci9jf9vk8d@user-ci9jf9vk8d7 ай бұрын

  • Incredible review from the cinematography, logistics, editing and of course Ciro 👌🏼

    @boemomolefe8303@boemomolefe83037 ай бұрын

  • Now that was one of the most fun car videos I've seen in yonks! Well done guys. I recall driving the GR Yaris around the track at Zwartkops Raceway, and I was literally grinning like a kid in candy store for days. I can only imagine how much fun this GR Corolla is.

    @rohanreddy3427@rohanreddy34277 ай бұрын

  • Your best video yet - amazing production quality

    @Ms666Brandon@Ms666Brandon7 ай бұрын

  • I was so excited when I heard about this car. It looks great. Loved the review.

    @lanceareadbhar@lanceareadbhar7 ай бұрын

  • I remember this mountain pass when Ciro drove the Gti Clubsport years ago.

    @leratomotsumi7090@leratomotsumi70907 ай бұрын

  • One of the best review I having seen..The best hot hatchback .. It’s a fun car to drive..😃 👍👍 thank you Toyota..

    @josemeza5086@josemeza50867 ай бұрын

  • I think this might be the best video's this channel has ever produced.

    @andrieslouw4794@andrieslouw47947 ай бұрын

  • Your reviews are always on point…

    @sakeuskambonde1597@sakeuskambonde15977 ай бұрын

  • One of the best videos you guys ever did. Well done!

    @classiccarhuntersa4465@classiccarhuntersa44657 ай бұрын

  • Very cool video. I absolutely loved driving this car. Toyota is in an absolute Golden Age at the moment.

    @bhyat@bhyat7 ай бұрын

  • One of the reasons why I'd choose the Corrolla GR over Golf 8R is because the Toyota Corolla GR has a sportier driving experience and more interior space. It also has aggressive performance and often comes with a powerful turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, providing an exciting driving experience. Additionally, it typically offers a more spacious interior, making it more practical for daily use and passenger comfort. However, the choice ultimately depends on individual preferences and priorities.

    @blacgaz6419@blacgaz64197 ай бұрын

    • It's larger than the golf R

      @betteheadbettehead4800@betteheadbettehead48007 ай бұрын

    • You sir are a mind reader as a family man I would choose the GR any day

      @kingkunte5479@kingkunte54797 ай бұрын

    • This comment sounds like if it was generated by ChatGPT 😂

      @bokiNYC@bokiNYC7 ай бұрын

  • that wrist view is probably the ingenious thing i hv ever seen great car great video guys

    @deniedbwayi2477@deniedbwayi24777 ай бұрын

  • The Cape Town scenery is something else. Wonder of the world for real.

    @renzelkhamacho1379@renzelkhamacho13797 ай бұрын

  • What a place that is to drive. Drove Bainskloof in April, magnificent and resplendent but so much fun with that constant reminder that there's a cliff to keep you focused😅

    @prashanthkrishanduth8521@prashanthkrishanduth85217 ай бұрын

  • We all knew this day was coming👌....no way Toyota would be left out in the Hot hatch movement 🎉🎉🎉

    @TheBeatChef01@TheBeatChef017 ай бұрын

  • Absolute amazing video guys...awesome car ! Well done

    @aloysiushorniman4386@aloysiushorniman43867 ай бұрын

  • The Corolla stock is now going up after this video

    @immanuel1954@immanuel19547 ай бұрын

  • Best Video of all time. No other channel had and will ever make something like this❤❤

    @nande8187@nande81877 ай бұрын

  • The REAL best mountain pass of SA!

    @wgvdw9325@wgvdw93257 ай бұрын

  • Ciro. This is your greatest video ever bud. Big up to the team as well

    @hlokomani@hlokomani7 ай бұрын

    • Thank you so much!

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын

    • His best ever for me was the trolley review. I've not seen anyone does that. I'm hoping one day he reviews a wheel barrow.

      @Tulan-hz6ho@Tulan-hz6ho7 ай бұрын

  • Great video guys! What a privilege to have Bainskloof to yourself - it's a scary pass, people (and lorries) cut corners or stop where they shouldn't.

    @matbishopsa@matbishopsa7 ай бұрын

  • lol imagine your work is on the other side of that mountain then they close it for the day , loved this review and the car !

    @kyyyy21@kyyyy217 ай бұрын

  • What a review! Well done Ciro for the spirited driving and managing to give an excellent review at the same time... thats not easy. Well organised and produced. As good as anything on KZhead!

    @kachetty1@kachetty17 ай бұрын

  • I love that yall are getting your hands on em so we get a new round of reviews. I already have one but I can't stop watching these lmfao

    @SackamanjaroX@SackamanjaroX7 ай бұрын

    • Same

      @mengx94@mengx947 ай бұрын

  • Great review, great video. Fantastic location. Well done. Toyota should consider a sedan version of this GR Corolla. Don't get me wrong, I really do like this hatch and the GR Yaris but the Corolla sedan is a smart looking car, adding the GR bits would be great.

    @danielsteyn7464@danielsteyn74647 ай бұрын

  • Guys, if anybody ask if Cirro is an amazing journalist, just sent them this vid's link!!😂

    @carsdiversitywillemclatega5062@carsdiversitywillemclatega50627 ай бұрын

  • Do more videos like this guys........🤩😎

    @nyikoluckyhendrickz@nyikoluckyhendrickz7 ай бұрын

  • Toyota have really come to the party of Hot hatches with these epicly put together 1.6 3 Cylinder HOT HATCHES. This Toyota GR Corolla Hatch is a winner.😊 awesome reviews and YES i would daily this.

    @motheolebelo@motheolebelo7 ай бұрын

  • Was waiting for this review for awhile 👍

    @sazi7294@sazi72947 ай бұрын

  • Loved this, thanks gents… looking forward to that track battle 😋

    @svgs7310@svgs73107 ай бұрын

  • Such a brilliant review and video! Well done guys

    @heinrichwilliams2056@heinrichwilliams20567 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын

  • Dankoo chiro and ash. The best review ever.🤞

    @wah_Mkhathini@wah_Mkhathini7 ай бұрын

  • I already done lots off mods on my friends Gr corolla. MagnaFlow exhaust, cold air intake from Eventuri, Shifter bushings, tune from ECUtec. He gets tons of dust on rims and calipers from the brakes. All the mods we did helped it a lot on performance and sound. We are doing intercooler and downpipe and done until it needs a clutch then install a sequential transmission.

    @kevinhamlett1400@kevinhamlett14007 ай бұрын

  • at this price, if it must be Japanese I am taking a Honda with a 2 litre that has an ironing board at the rear... this still looks amazing.. how does it compare to the GR Yaris

    @sibusisombhele3880@sibusisombhele38807 ай бұрын

  • Epic epic video! Love the video, the views, and the banter. Given that the Yaris GR and a Corolla GR are priced quite similarly, and one is fine with the storage, which one would you go for?

    @breynify@breynify7 ай бұрын

  • GR Corolla and GR Yaris - The Automotive equivalent of “The Revenge of the Nerds!” … Chef’s Kiss!

    @TMK264@TMK2647 ай бұрын

  • What a great review

    @Shweet7248@Shweet72487 ай бұрын

  • The production quality of this video is stunning! Keep it up guys. The GR Corolla is a fantastic car. Toyota is back on top.

    @Shameeth@Shameeth7 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын

  • awesome vid and review . i did bainskloof during lockdown in the e60 and omw was that a good drive 😍

    @sabeemercoza1394@sabeemercoza13947 ай бұрын

  • Always such great reviews by Ciro! And by his co-presenter! Thanks!

    @Fritz_P@Fritz_P7 ай бұрын

  • Masterpiece 🔥

    @dinojunior9069@dinojunior90697 ай бұрын

  • I think this review is tops guys ;) 😉 love it

    @vtec1100@vtec11007 ай бұрын

  • Maannn...so much want right now! Reminds me of time I started to like Cars. I remember the Toyota Corolla twin cam 16v, then followed up by the RSI and RXI. Thereafter, my enthusiasm for Toyota waned, overall. Now, not sure if its due to your fabulous car journo traits or that Toyota have truly found its feet, when it comes to delivering exiting cars. I have a feeling that its both. Just pure awesomeness! Thanks.

    @Mzwandile_Makhowane@Mzwandile_Makhowane7 ай бұрын

  • Love this!! Perfection

    @thatokhumalo2559@thatokhumalo25597 ай бұрын

  • It’s giving Throttle House vibes😂🔥

    @vichellejohnson7240@vichellejohnson72407 ай бұрын

    • True

      @kagisomatlapeng82@kagisomatlapeng827 ай бұрын

  • Loved this! The production was out of this world!

    @victorl.siyaya9513@victorl.siyaya95137 ай бұрын

    • Thank you so much!

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын

  • 11:37 'ahh Satisfaction'❤, indeed Ciro, indeed.

    @iamkay@iamkay7 ай бұрын

  • ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? Kudos toyota. We love it.

    @thatorankapole1461@thatorankapole14617 ай бұрын

  • Maybe your best video yet… and you’ve made a bunch of great ones. Really well done.

    @ndhlovufamily9101@ndhlovufamily91017 ай бұрын

    • Wow, thank you!

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын

  • Watching this video was amazing.

    @TumeloRatala@TumeloRatala7 ай бұрын

    • So great to hear!

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын

  • Appreciate the time stamps

    @donthato8953@donthato89537 ай бұрын

  • Well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 And the aerial shots👌🤭👌

    @arthurasia9300@arthurasia93007 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын

  • Wow I really love the sound of that engine, it does it for me

    @mrx7743@mrx77437 ай бұрын

  • Love the video! Would be great to do a comparison with the Subaru Impreza STI hatch…

    @farhaanwilliams2012@farhaanwilliams20127 ай бұрын

  • Awesome review

    @badboyblue9675@badboyblue96757 ай бұрын

  • What a great review🔥🔥but am I the only one who's heart almost jumped out while they were making those turns at that speed.😢😢😢OMG the amounts of screams I made....it really felt like I was inside that car fearing for my life🤣🤣🤣but love you guys too much

    @Lindi_D@Lindi_D7 ай бұрын

  • Epic film Ciro. Also, the cinematography - Stefan & co - is second to none. World class stuff! Also, as a Honda man myself, please compare it to an FL5. Having driven one, I can't imagine the GR possibly being better!

    @adriaanduminy2910@adriaanduminy29107 ай бұрын

    • Thanks man! Really appreciate it!

      @StefanKotzeMedia@StefanKotzeMedia7 ай бұрын

  • Ash is a really good driver man.....even when he talks he summarises quickly everything you would want to know😉😊

    @bothoseretse9605@bothoseretse96052 ай бұрын

  • I'd still take Megane RS Trophy 300 EDC ❤

    @user-gv9mb6ze5s@user-gv9mb6ze5s7 ай бұрын

  • I got excited when I saw The Sti- ahh Ash.

    @metsanemosehlane7891@metsanemosehlane78917 ай бұрын

  • Thankfully not many people can afford this car as South Africa's roads would be even less safe than what they already are. Cool car....

    @kevincloete7936@kevincloete79367 ай бұрын

  • We do love a fast hatch with some character!

    @sydwellsithole4433@sydwellsithole44337 ай бұрын

  • Awesome vid guys! Really enjoying it!

    @wave1401@wave14017 ай бұрын

  • How can we trust the validity of the boot test without the trusted cooler box?

    @Michael_0589@Michael_05897 ай бұрын

  • Love how up say "This is a good road" 😂😂 love that car from day one ❤

    @user-yi1vc9te5l@user-yi1vc9te5l7 ай бұрын

  • I really enjoy watching you drive this car on the mountain pass. it's got me wondering if you're driving this specific car a nod to the anime series called Initial D, cause on the show they race on mountain passes going both up and downhill.

    @lesedimosistlhaga727@lesedimosistlhaga7274 ай бұрын

  • Amazing video, keep this up

    @raulbustamante8337@raulbustamante83373 ай бұрын

    • Thank you so much!

      @Carscoza@Carscoza3 ай бұрын

  • ❤ Toyota Corolla GR ❤️

    @AngelLopez-hc2df@AngelLopez-hc2df7 ай бұрын

  • Yes I’ve had mine for 7 months now

    @christopherbassit2757@christopherbassit27577 ай бұрын

  • You drive like u r riding the motocycle. I can feel the love of motocycling in you

    @johnpapila3372@johnpapila33727 ай бұрын

  • This car is an absolute beaut.

    @Cosmic_Hobo@Cosmic_Hobo7 ай бұрын

  • Bang Bang

    @pierre7981@pierre79817 ай бұрын

  • JDM at it's best,, awesome machine,, just a few questions: 1. Why no bonnet vents as this is the circuit edition. 2. Why on SA cars Yokohama's and not Michelin's like overseas. 3. When will you guys drive it on track, some owners in America have diff overheating on track, would love to know if it will also be the case here in SA. Would love to own this future JDM legend!!!

    @180toync@180toync7 ай бұрын

  • Nice to see these kinds of cars coming from Toyota

    @DefenderPuma@DefenderPuma7 ай бұрын

  • 6:34 makes one think of those need for speed mountain races. Very exciting indeed😁👍🏻

    @labourlawact7826@labourlawact78267 ай бұрын

  • If I had the finances, I'd definitely consider the GR Corolla but will initially be leaning more towards the Honda Civic Type R.

    @jeancoetzee2800@jeancoetzee28007 ай бұрын

  • I got so jelly watching this video!!

    @keeganthomas4059@keeganthomas40597 ай бұрын

  • The video is amazing

    @stuwardmpangane1813@stuwardmpangane18137 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын

  • Love this car 😍

    @kivhayashikumar1429@kivhayashikumar14297 ай бұрын

  • Bainskloof Pass! Perfect road for this car!

    @eMKay-84@eMKay-847 ай бұрын

  • Awesome review guys, I am such a fan of manuals... I hope Toyota can continue to give us these gems. Just hope this does not make it on the most stolen vehicles in our country 😢😢

    @user-qt2nm3uh5o@user-qt2nm3uh5o7 ай бұрын

  • Amazing video guys ❤cant wait to have one myself love that car

    @rambo6375@rambo63757 ай бұрын

  • Beauty and power . Western Cape is beautiful 😍 ❤. Big fan of the Gr

    @adrianking2197@adrianking21972 ай бұрын

  • Hahaha, Nice one guys!!!

    @davidseabi7576@davidseabi75767 ай бұрын

  • Our own Ratis Ride's and Matt Watson 😊😊🙌🙌🙌🇿🇦🇿🇦 keep up the good work buddy

    @xolisasukwinimangali6325@xolisasukwinimangali63257 ай бұрын

  • Road surface looks a lot better than it did in late 2021 when I last drove there for some "fun". My car had so many rattles after driving on that pass that I have just been avoiding it. That Corolla GR is properly planted around those corners

    @ice180@ice1803 ай бұрын

  • Stupendous road

    @badboyblue9675@badboyblue96757 ай бұрын

  • I know when he starts with a dramatic intro the review will be fire

    @nsukumabunda3307@nsukumabunda33077 ай бұрын

  • Ahhhh maaan,!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🤯🤯🤯💯💯💯💯You guys delivered on this review, WHAT!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Well done boys, we'll done

    @Great_shout@Great_shout7 ай бұрын

    • Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed it

      @Carscoza@Carscoza7 ай бұрын
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