Toyota's New "GAZOO RACING" - Everything You Need to Know
With the just-revealed Toyota Corolla GR hot hatch on its way, now’s a good time to take a look at what those two letters-increasingly relevant to everything exciting in the Toyota lineup-mean. What the heck’s a Gazoo, and what’s it got to do with racing? Come along on a hero’s journey, involving an unlikely middle-aged protagonist and his tragically-fated mentor, as we get you up to speed…on Toyota Gazoo Racing!
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The story of Gazoo Racing is more dramatic than I thought. This should be a movie.
Agreed. There should be a movie about japan car legends. Not tokyo drift
Seriously, this man was saving toyota for all of us!
I feel like Jeremy Clarkson could do a documentary on this on GT too. Most race car company stories are pretty boring or straight forward where bunch of rich blokes get investors, win and The End.
"from the creators of Ford vs Ferrari, here It comes...: Gazoo Racing"
The fact Naruse-san death comes after the victory is like a dejavu to Ken Miles after winning Le Mans. Truly the stuff of legend.
Definitely got a little misty eyed listening to this. You can really understand the passion that Toyoda and Naruse-san had for cars through James's words.
I'm FINE! Just got something in both my eyes...
I straight up cried at the end when Akio told Naruse that the Supra had returned to the Nurburgring.
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@@vicmanvalfre96 Except it's more BMW than anything lol.
@@Corvolet5 honestly don't care, it's a great car.
"Naruse-san, we have finally come back to the Nürburgring with the new Supra." Damn near shed a tear. Amazing story and I hope the GR brand continues.
"with the new bmw z4"
Too late, already shed
i wish both paul walker and naruse-san where able to drive the new supras
no they did not, Toyota never made a new Supra, BMW made it and Toyota put its name on it.
@@wick2faded Naruse cimmited suicide becuase he knew what Akio was going to do.
I can respect a company where the CEO himself is out in the heat, winning races with the cars they develop.
Never in my life would I admire an executive at a car company. We need more people like Akio Toyoda-San
Accio "better cars" !
@@reallifeengineer7214 Last time I did that, said better car came flying at me and sent me into the ER. It was a sweet car, though.
@@christopherherr7561 i0i
the fool spit in Hiromo Naruse's face and had sex with BMW to put the Supra badge on that abomination.
@@christopherherr7561 what's ER?
"Naruse-san we have finally come back to the Nürburgring with the new Supra." - Akio Toyoda I felt that..
Everybody felt that. It hit so hard to end the video on that.
Almost made me cry. It just like an ending of some great anime.... Reminiscing a deceased friend by realizing his ambition in present time
Agree bro..😥
Is the Supra just a Z4? And while they're both two-door sports cars, the Supra comes with the hardtop while the Z4 is strictly a convertible. But, underneath, the new Supra has a significant number of BMW-stamped parts. The inline-six engine, for example, is sourced from BMW - although Toyota's engineers tuned it specifically for the Supra. ........... right
@@extraslow7340 can’t ever have a damn moment cuz a nerd opens his mouth
I work at a Toyota plant and was always curious about the "GR" badge. Now I have a more profound respect for the GR lineup and for the CEO of my company. Great story can't wait to see what he has in store for the world.
The only cool thing with wheels Toyota makes is a tundra.. That's it
@@randomhobbies5796 lmao shut up
@@randomhobbies5796 the Tundra is the lamest thing in the toyota line-up lmao. Definitely not the zinger you thought you had there bud
@@originalrigby7153 I'll only agree to that statement when it comes to 2022 model. I love tundras and Tacomaa but I can't fit in a Tacoma. Anyting else from Toyota is an old lady's cars or cars for boys who shave their vaginas
@@randomhobbies5796 check out the Dakar winning truck...
I'm a lifelong fan of Honda and former employee at one of their factories, but even I wholeheartedly support Gazoo Racing.
So hows the mugen?
I was wondering why Toyota was all of a sudden producing amazing sports cars, after decades of boring cars. This video’s explanation is amazing!
After driving my mum's numb boxy toy car for the road that is the 97 camry, I swore to never buy a Toyota. I might have to revisit everything after the shock that was the gr yaris. Would be very keen on a GR C-HR, which may well come around soon.
Toyota went like «why not both» Make the boring econoboxes more fun, and make the sports cars even more fun.. then use the knowledge of building the sports cars to build the less fun cars, making them more fun...
Kind of. They've always had a "sports car" or two being made. The MR2 lasted until 2007. That was overlapped by the Scion tC in 2004. While not exactly a sports car people have taken them to race events.
I’m surprised the boring cars start looking like luxury cars. The base Corolla now still looks conservative but it’s nice that even something like the Corolla got a design update. Been driving a Toyota since I was a teenager. Now, I’m more than willing to be devoted to the brand.
Amazing sports cars 🤣 where? LFA that came out way to late under powered and interior sucked with low grade tech for the attention to detail yet forgetting that other companies evolve which landed it a flop while being expensive and RCF still slower than a 5.0 and cost more. Dude races in Turing events to learn but doesn’t think about the type of racing conducted in the location he sells his cars which means he’s one dimensional and a poor business man which is why Tesla has been leading over Toyota because their only foot hold on the market was in the way of gas mileage and reliability therefore hp isn’t a fundamental. Then they think in 2022 that anything less than 650hp factory/ performance isn’t shit if we wanted to turn we would buy a Porsche.
James is a good storyteller, i didn't know anything about GR's history, Akio-san, and Naruse-san, but after this video, both amazing men are heroes to me. I even have a hole in my heart now knowing such legendary driver was no longer in this world.
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@@KenanTurkiye ?
@@KenanTurkiye ?
@Kenan Turkiye ?
Yeah same here! It is sad to hear that Naruse-san died in that crash. He did so much for Toyoda-san and Toyota as a whole :(
After watching this video I don’t care what anyone says, Toyota is a legendary company with an amazing CEO that is there for us enthusiasts. Thanks Donut!
this was an absolute masterpiece of an episode. Thank you guys for all that you do. in a state that hates cars so much, you bring joy with car history and entertainment
To this day I still use Morizo as my name in certain sim races 😂 loving all this Japanese inspired content
ahh i love your channel man. you're one of the reasons why I'm so passionate about motorsports today
That’s cultural appropriation..
@@jonathoncook8367 No
@@aaronaaronsen3360 happy Ramadhan 2022, Aaron. From Purwanti Allan of Indonesia. 🙏
@@jonathoncook8367 what?
this episode was a lot more emotional than I thought it’d be- Toyota has quite a history!
Fr, it sent shivers down my spine when talking about the tragic death 😭
Happy Ramadhan 2022, Arlian. 🙏
I was uncertain at the end of the video as i thought james voice is a bit emotional and then his eyes were tearing up..
@@hazikaiyan5903 well karma when your cars faulty braking kills innocent people that's what happens
Can we just appreciate the sheer level of research these guys do
Man, the Gazoo Racing story is anime af. It’s awesome seeing Toyota get back into the swing of things and it’s great seeing the insight into their recent direction. As a previous Celica GT4 owner, I’m pumped for the new Corolla GR.
i actually think this episode is wholesome especially when you see president of a company that actually care and try to make great car and all the effort that he went through with his mentor
“Little bigger, little fatter. But so are we” I felt that.
I fucking lost it on his delivery.
ROFL!!!
In reality it's gonna be also more powerful: 300hp Vs 260hp on the Yaris. At least, those are the differences btw Yaris GR and Corolla GR EU spec (which is a hatchback).
America moment
I don't mind my Corolla GR's wide hips. 😎
You can totally hear James getting a little choked up while telling the story. Which makes this so much more authentic. Awesome job
Honestly, I had a beige 2001 toyota avalon and that shit was amazing. Loved the soft seats and extremely comfortable to drive. We got it when I was in third grade and I ended up driving it for my first 3 years of college up to 240k miles. What a car.
That quote after he won the race in the new Supra sent chills down my spine. I can’t imagine how he felt after that. 😭
moist eye holes
wasn't expecting a Donut video to make me emotional.
@@Kite_sunday Watch the Ford vs Ferrari ep. You will cry aha.
suddenly someone started cutting onions near me
What was the quote?
I love it when James talks about japanese people he says 'san' after their name. The details are exquisite.
He has to be detail oriented. *The monolith is always watching*
@@dr.vegapunkPhD true, otherwise the monolist will shock him with LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING
san is the japanese equivalent of saying mr. x, it's just respectful is all
@@devonesq.7533 pretty sure he knows that which is why he commented it
@@austinmiceli-herron5776 detail orientated, and proper manners are two different things
I'm so happy to know that the history behind GR is filled with so much love and dedication, I am even more proud to own my 2020 Supra. ❤️
This dude is like a real life car super hero. Rips off his business suit to have a racing suit under it, jumps out of his century right into his LFA
This is why I love Toyota more than any other car brands nowadays, the heritage, the commitment and the passion of a person behind it, even the CEO. Well done toyota, you deserve to having a book called 'A Toyota Way'
Honda gang
I want to love totota, but their cars are just so far behind in tech/perfomance engineering. Specifically, I drive a BMW M340i and I would love to replace it with a 2022 IS500 because that engine is butter. But at the end of the day, it's a 2013 platform with a big engine, and that's really it. I hope they are able to transform their lineup to offer more stuff like the new GR Corolla/Yaris or LFA in the future. Truly an awesome company, just needs to keep going
@@JayAR_YT new type r is 80k I’ll take the GR rolla
@@JB-sv5pr I bought a used 2009 Civic SI and slapped a few mods on it. Basically the same thing but I think my car sounds cooler.
So committed they made the Supra out of BMW parts and equipment.
I think James wiped away a tear at the end there. Honestly such a great storyteller and so passionate. Love what you guys are doing!!
I was thinking the same thing. The way he said “I love you”at the end makes me feel like the story got to him as well.
I never thought that I'll be so emotional watching donuts media... Well this channel really surprise me...
That last line to Naruse was enough to make a grown man 😢
As im choking up I noticed it too. First time watcher; definitely subscribed.
this was really well produced, amazing job guys. Proud to support y'all
James is so passionate in this video. NGL, I got teary eyed. I can feel his excitement over the fact that Toyota is coming back with a vengeance. RIP Naruse-san.
A person with a 'nurmeister' title, and its given by other drivers from other company,, is no joke... Hats off to u Naruse san.. 🙏
Not from any 'other company'. From the freakin Ferrari
Ferrari literal company motto is "we are better than everyone else" what a nickname
This will be my favourite Donut Episode ever. What a masterpiece
Is it not weird this story almost made me cry. That was fucking flame broskii. Felt like you were tearing up delivering it. Definitely would love to see a donut movie on Naruse and Akio, what with the kickass delivery you guys have come up with? Why not?
Damn... I am looking at my IS500 and LC500 soooo differently now!!! Speechless and honored ❤❤❤
This was such a heart warming and inspirational story. Absolutely nailed this one James (and writers).
James always nailed those.
Literally crying at work watching this episode, and I work in auto parts. Thanks for delivering this inspiring tale James
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Oh. Good. I thought I was the only one with a tear. This just tops the Henry Ford episode for me since my area is 99.9% JDM.
you not alone bro
@@KenanTurkiye yup yankee gaijin always love and have f150
@@amarbinay6654 To be fair, I wouldn't mind one either, and I'm no yankee gaijin.
Quality video, really interesting, never knew there was such a back story! What legend’s both these guys are! Love the vids here in the UK mate! 👍
I am lucky enough to own a GR Yaris and can say it is an absolutely brilliant car - the four wheel drive and wide wheel base gives it so much grip. Not sure how the GR Corolla will turn out because it is quite a bit larger and heavier but I am sure it will be a fantastic car. Everything in the GR Yaris is so well balanced...
Gotta love the honor in their culture. Carrying on his tutors name and image in a badge on their cars. Its amazing the dedication and effort that they out into their vehicles and on top of that, they're cheap enough for everyone to own and the craftsmanship makes them last forever as well. Amazing.
Toyota the goat. Or should I say, Toyoda? 💪
Unfortunately I can’t afford any of the GR cars
Definitely one of the most amazing parts of Japanese culture.
Very, very strong Japanophilia and oriental mysticism going on here. Sounds like somebody who watched The Last Samurai and read a summary of The Book of Five Rings online and decided the Japanese were definitely the most “honorable warriors”.
@@jumpvelocity3953What is blud on about? My guy, they were praising the values held by the company, where the hell did you get the impression that this comment was praising samurai and weab culture like it was the best thing since sliced bread.
I already wanted a new Corolla GR before watching this video, but getting this history behind it made that desire grow by 100 fold. Thank you for this video.
Now that I know what GR is I def want the Corolla hatch, it’s like the GTI I used to have but minus the expensive ass parts and breaking all the damn time (I’m done with German cars 😭) That stock wide body it comes with is sick too
Please get me one also 😂
I love that yall tell these emotional stories and have no fear sharing how you feel with a lil bit of tears. Real men show emotion!!!! It adds so much feeling to a heartfelt story ❤❤❤
The emotions James will evoke by just narrating a story are amazing I started to she'd tears at the end 😅😅😅😅
Honestly an executive that races professionally and makes cute webcomics under an alter ego named after a sustainability mascot is absolutely amazing.
As someone who works for Toyota I get an odd sense of pride hearing the term "Toyota Way" being used in a positive light. Thank you James.
Toyota is Gold. Glad that they have such a passionate team.
Props you you all, love your work. Great to see you spreading the knowledge and a broader world view.
Donut Media is the channel i dint know i needed untill i found it … and now as a creator the production quality is so inspirational as well … Much Love to the Donut Team 🔥💯❤️
James pumphrey is the best story teller in the world, proof? Up to speed
Id suggest u go back and watch the 100th episode.
you have a picture of a nazi flag in your profile picture
Exactly, I found the channel a little over 2 years ago in the same manner, it's one of the greatest car channels on youtube, even though they use the inferior "freedom units" of measurement.
@@MihzvolWuriar happy Ramadhan 2022, Mihzvol. From Purwanti Allan of Indonesia. 🙏
Damn, that quote with the Supra at the end of the video got my eyes watering..r.I.p Hiromu Naruse 🙏🏻 #nurbomeister
I nearly cried. It’s such a beautifull story, even more if you think about the corporate environment of Japan, who tends to suffocate anything outside of norms. Thanks a lot for the video, I probably would not have heard this story without it!!!!
Loved this video! Gained so much more respect for Toyota and Donut. And for real, this should definitely be a Movie!
This is by far the best video Donut Media has ever done! Even the story was perfect for this channel!
"It's a little bigger and a little fatter but so are we" had me rolling! Love the video guys! Great job!
Absolutely one of the the best Donut videos ever!! Whoever did the research and script get's a hat tip from me. If Toyota can bring a bit of Mazda or BMW fun to drive to their legendary quality they will truly be producing the best production vehicles.
by fun do you mean unreliable? If so, I'm not sure that's Toyota's thing.
@@cwquinlan No actually, I don't think that's what he means
Thats what I think what they were going for by making the new supra a joint development with BMW. It shares the B58 engine and z4 Chassis both developed by BMW in every sense it is actually a BMW. lol
@@dionisifilpo7735 And? BMW also makes some of the best driving cars. I don't see another brand stepping up to the plate. Their even teasing us with manuals. The b58 is an amazing motor.
@@Cle_M3 lol I have a BMW I know .
Great showcase of the GR brand and the meaning behind. You guys did amazing putting this together and have gained a new follower. I tip my hat to Donut.
That was great. Super informative. You should get awards for this series. So in-depth!
When you see passion in your work and someone passionate in that work, you become passionate. We all need bosses like Morizo. Period
Not to mention the passion in James' storytelling!!
@@zerotoux totally!
Always been a toyota fan, but this has given me a deeper appreciation for them as a whole
I just bought the 2022 GR86 this past weekend. I am really proud learning this about the GR brand. have a great day!
DUDE.. Toyota and Lexus are hands down my favorite car manufacturers in the world. I have not been aware of the history of Gazoo but thank you so much dude for illustrating it so beautifully I literally shed tears at the end of the video. It's amazing how one small interaction between an enthusiast in the company and the president sparked a brand new generation of Toyota vehicles. Reigniting the passion and giving drivers all across the world a reason to dream on.
I love how tomorrow we will see the GR Corolla, Toyota’s GR brand is on a roll and I’m loving every second of it
Agreed but it definitely needs to be tuned to have.......... mopowerbaby! That powerplant in its state of tune is perfect for the baby Yaris but will be woefully inadequate for anything larger
9:30 pm tn if ur on the east coast
@@sidneygriffiths5737 If anything the G16 turbo 3cyl engine can definitely handle nearly twice the amount it has in stock form. Guys like Motive Video has a great documentation of their GR Yaris which has been tuned up to 450-500hp with stock internals. I mean that engine has been kept for an AP4 GR Yaris Rally car as well and that car has been doing pretty well on the championship.
Actually it already leaked
I’d say the car looks very nice, at least they shed light to those who wants a GR Yaris but can’t in the US by giving them a good alternative, I’m not from the US but I see a big reason why people want cars like the GR Yaris and most jdms that can’t be bought in the US (r34) and the GR Corolla seems to be a nice alternative (to the GR Yaris)
Damn, this really feels like one of the up to speed episodes from back in the old days, very good! Keep at it James!
"dont drive to win, drive to learn." thats one of the best quote i've ever heard in my entire life.
Turned this on and then started doing an expense report for work and just listened to it. GREAT storytelling!
I've always thought Gazoo Racing was dumb name for their "M" division, now i have newfound respect.
Damn, yet ANOTHER Donut video making me emotional about something I didn’t even know I cared about. Bravo James and the writers at Donut. 👏🏼
Phenomenal video. I have far more respect for Toyota and Gazoo racing now that I know a bit more about their history. I genuinely enjoyed and appreciate this video, Donut. Thanks Guys.
This is my favorite Up To Speed yet. I love Donut!
That was a much more heartwarming story than I had expected. Awesome to see Toyoda’s enthusiasm for racing/driving and love of cars, even as a CEO. Naruse-san would be incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished and how far GR has come. This video makes me even more excited for the GRMN Supra.
Fun fact: Mr. Toyota's philosophy of Genchi-genbutsu(現地現物) was so strong that at one point, he car-jacked Toyota trucks when he came across one at a crossing to ask about how the company could improve its logistics.
been a long time since I enjoyed watching YT so much. thanks👊🏻 both you and Dan rock🤟🏻
Beautiful video. Thanks so much for a well put together video. You and your team has worked hard to remember a great man who was very influential to TOYOTA
As part of Toyota’s effort to develop hydrogen technology and explore options to keep the internal combustion engine relevant, Toyota put together a team under the Rookie Racing banner (Rookie being the name of Akio’s pet dog) and raced with a Hydrogen engine powered Corolla Sport called the Corolla H2 Concept. It has a hydrogen fuel tank from the Mirai and a modified engine from the GR Yaris in the Corolla Hatchback chassis. They raced it along side a modified GR Supra the team entered as well for the first time in 2021 in Japan’s premier endurance race series, Super Taikyu. Akio was aware of the public’s fear about the perceived dangers of hydrogen. So to prove to them that hydrogen is safe and not as dangerous as people think they are, he (Morizo) personally raced the Corolla H2. At the 24 Hours of Fuji, Morizo in the Corolla H2 competing in the special non-homologation ST-Q class, crossed the finish line along side it’s GR Supra teammate. As a car enthusiast and Toyota fan, watching that moment live, I got teary eyed seeing how much Toyota and it’s badass CEO are so committed to making fun to drive, ever better cars and it definitely shows today with Toyota Gazoo Racing. I am so excited what future holds for the company and the brand.
That's awesome. And hydrogen means we can still have the engine noise after ice cars are banned.
@@Darkest_matter what do you mean by ice cars?
@@Zeratsu internal combustion engine cars aka normal engine cars, not electric ones
@@Darkest_matter I'm sure E85 will probably be an option. This whole idea that world is going to suddenly abandon all internal combustion engines is crazy talk. Governments would have to establish laws that would prevent sales of cars that use petroleum so people would have time to switch or risk banks losing a shit ton of money from all the people that are now defaulting on their car loans. The only other option is the government buying all these cars back and that's not happening. I don't see gas going away for a long time.
@@Laggyness they won’t make straight e85 cars, terrible fuel economy along with it eating up your internals, also they’re so rare lol I have a flex fuel kit and haven’t seen a 85 pump in the 3 years it’s been installed
James is seriously the best part of this channel. Which says a lot since this channel is absolutely INCREDIBLE.
As so often, it's a matter of taste. Like today, when the topic is especially interesting to me i am trying to watch it. But in most cases I don't survive more that 5 minutes with him. His styles just not my cup of tea.
@@dalaisdramalama4470 yeah you're right, it's not tea. 20oz can of Red Bull. James is a Red Bull. Lol
I need you to know that I watched this on Snapchat, and loved the video so much that I had to come here to hit like, comment, and subscribe over on KZhead. I literally got a bit watery-eyed. What a great video. Thank you for sharing Naruso's story with us =)
Anyone who says Up to Speed videos are too long is an attention-span-of-a-goldfish-having pleb who knows nothing about creative automotive content. Don't be afraid to go big, Donut. Your fans are behind you.
I own a GR Supra. The car truly has a special essence when you drive it! Now I have the full story as to why!
The fact that Naruse-san has been known as the Meister of the Ring Possibly on the same reign as Stefan Bellof and Sabine Schmidt *He Definitely deserve a tribute to the highest degree. And that is to win the N24 with GR Supra*
Love this video! and even looked like you got emotional at the end witch it made the video and the story even better.. thank you ❤️
I picked up a GR Corolla back in January. I never really looked too deep into Gazoo Racing, but after watching this, I definitely have more respect for the GR team. Feels great knowing my daily driver was developed by a team of enthusiasts
I will always hold out hope that one day Toyota returns to F1 given their experience with hybrid engines and being pretty good at other motorsports
There's a LONG way to go before they should enter F1 again. One F1 team budget could likely allow Toyota to enter a Toyota in every single racing event in the world... and that's probably a better goal.
@@aussieexpat I agree. And the hybrid engine in F1 is so far away from what we use on the road that I doubt their experience could be useful.
@@Zeveulesaussure you are crazy to think toyota only has hybrid tech in their road cars. they have been dominating Le mans Prototype racing for years now. their LMP1s are hybrids since 2016 and I think they're good enough to build an F1 car
@@1_tq778 I'm not saying this at all ! I have absolutely 0 doubts about the ability to do well in F1 for Toyota. But the "hybrid" V6 isn't like the LMP1 technology, it's totally different and that's why their experience will not be that useful imo.
@@Zeveulesaussure Plus I can make sense of using endurance racing as a test bed for hybrid or even a battery/fuel cell electric cars since Endurance racing really demand reliability for a car's components to its utmost limit
This is already my favorite Donut episode to date, superb job delivering the story James. R.I.P. Naruse-san (I've heard about his story in relation to Akio-san previously, but I never get tired of hearing it!).
Akio fucked Naruse over.
Dude, you are fkn awesome. Your whole delivery of this story was incredibly inspiring and I'm going to "stay tuned" to whatever else you have to say. Peace.
OUTSTANDING video bro! You gotta have nothing but respect for a guy like that. Live on GR racing!!!! RIP Naruse
*_So glad Gazoo is still up. Legends never die._*
Holy crap, it is! I thought it would redirect to some Toyota sub-domain, but nope. Gazoo com is real!
The amount of times I’ve seen them change the thumbnail
3 times lol, im assuming we will see something about the gr corolla on mondays wheelhouse.
You my friend are a scholar of Toyota and your knowledge executed in this video is powerful. well done my guy !
This is fantastic and it even made me get a little emotional at the end there. How exciting the Supra is back!!!! Also I just recently found this channel and I am already a huge fan!! Great content. Thank you all
Im kinda sad that TRD is gonna be discontinued but GR looks pretty badass to be the replacement
Honestly, they should of intergrate both into one and using one as a sports package or something, so yeah
@@bradwhite5884 they got it covered as GR sport
@@bradwhite5884 They got the "GR Sport" moniker for that. Other than the North American market which still use the TRD name, pretty much all sporty trim for Toyota in the world changed to use GR Sport moniker instead. I guess maybe because the TRD name has been more imbued to the NA market a lot more than other countries.
@@AbrahamArthemius especially with off-roading
@@chrism2465 Yeah, TRD name still has a presence for Off-Roading segment in North America. Although Toyota has been using the GR badge for their SUV/Pick-Up Trucks outside NA (The new Land Cruiser 300 and Hilux for example), so I guess it's just a matter of time honestly. Plus by making it GR then personally they will make the cars' design to be more "cohesive" compared to TRD i.e. GR's signature big rectangular grille found on the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, or the GR Sport Copen for example. Hell, even a Prius has a GR Sport trim with those rectangular grille in Japan and honestly it looks way better than those found in other markets by far.
With the new GR Corolla coming out, I finally figured out why it looked so cool from knowing the history behind Gazoo Racing. Loved this episode! My favorite episode as well!
Great video, well researched, & very entertaining. Thanks and keep it up.
This is my second favorite article that you guys have posted on your site. My first favorite is when you guys did a review on my wife’s cousin’s car that was the first electric drift Car
Toyota is easily my favorite car company ever, thank you James for this great episode. Amazing story
Yeah - a lot of people look at you funny when you say that. But those who know, know.
@@shiftgood Toyota is the new King! I thought Ford and Dodge were going at it, I even bought a focus ST I love the lil thing, but toyota is coming with heat these last few years and makes me reminiscent of the glory days of my childhood when Mark 4 supras weren't 100k, im going to be trading in my focus ST towards a GR corolla, I have a 2015 corolla i dail drive , would love to have 2 corollas
@Bella Delphino also because in America, we have none
@Bella Delphino not elusive if you go down to the dealership and put 5k deposit tomorrow lol the problem alot of the time is people don't buy the cars new, especially in the U.S. people will spend 100k on a trucj but not a car, , the people that want hot hatchbacks like this one and the focus RS etc, can't afford them, and are usually forced to buy on the used market after production has stopped, by that time there's a limited amount to choose from and the dealer isn't making anymore, but if you can afford a car when it's new, you can get it, my coworker was able to get his redeye hellcat with no problems, all he had to do was take a deposit to the dealership and then wait a few months and it came
This is straight up one of my favorite videos ever. I don't even know who Naruse is, but that his death hit me hard. I almost cried. Also, I hope what Toyota is doing right now would be a slap in the face for other Japanese Car Company to wake up. I can feel a new era of Japanese Sports Car to start.
Donut Media. The only channel makes me have tears in my eyes...love you guys. 🤗
This was an amazing presentation of man in his purpose. Donut you guys are doing an outstanding job.
Was never a HUGE Toyota guy, even though I own a GR Supra. But this was honestly one of the better videos i've seen from Donut. Hilarious jokes, awesome story, and just a great video. Well done.
This really came into a beautiful scene today at Formula Drift with Ryan Tuerck and that GR Corolla. And hey I cannot express enough how much of an experience not only being there was, but for meeting you guys as well. Jeremiah, Zach, yourself James, and your buddies. You are all incredible people. Thank you for giving us the chance to just chat it out. Good luck with your upcoming ventures Jeremiah, good luck to you Zach for all you do, good luck to you James on the success of the channel and for all of your friends, family, and partners! “Keep the MK3s alive!”
Great comprehensive Video on the GR back ground!
That statement at the end gave me chills. So good!
Almost teared up a little at the last part when they re-introduced the Supra to Nurembergring
I see a lot of the Yaris GR's here in Ireland where they've very much become the Glanza V of my youth, relatively cheap to insure as stock and relatively easy to mod to insane levels of performance.
*grumbles in American
How much do they go for there?
@@jimgurganious6642 about €60k new or €30k to €40k second hand for an Irish car but imports are usually cheaper. We drive on the same side of the road as Japan and the import process is fairly straightforward too so that's the route that most fast Japanese cars take into the country.
@@VunterSlaush1650 Thanks. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but that's about $66K US dollars new at the current rate of exchange. Wow...
Also Grumbles in English......
Well-made video and very entertaining to watch. Much appreciated for the content! Learned a few things about GR lol should be used for schools in the automotive industry history lessons 😂
this story gives me insane goosebumps, this is why toyota is my favorite brand