Thoughts on the GR:Corolla ?

[romanLegion9574]

I've had the GRC alongside the Supra for 3 years now. The GRC functions as a daily and is good at being a jack of all trades car. Engaging and a good driver's car, is practical, not too difficult to drive, the core model was reasonably priced for an AWD hatchback back in 2023, etc.

But on the flip side, it being a jack of all trades means it's a master of none. It doesn't really excel at anything. Can't really make the engine more powerful without it being a money pit. Also takes money to get it to a decently track-ready state, whereas the Supra was way more ready from factory.

From the daily perspective, it's functional, but there's always something better than it no matter how you look at it. It's a bit lacking on space (better than a Supra for usability, but you're better off with other hot hatches for space), the interior is cheap, and the ride can be harsh.

I think it makes sense if you want that all-in-one package and are willing in compromises in each, but if you have to prioritize certain functionality, you should choose something else.

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[NocturnalEmber]

I've had the GRC alongside the Supra for 3 years now. The GRC functions as a daily and is good at being a jack of all trades car. Engaging and a good driver's car, is practical, not too difficult to drive, the core model was reasonably priced for an AWD hatchback back in 2023, etc.

But on the flip side, it being a jack of all trades means it's a master of none. It doesn't really excel at anything. Can't really make the engine more powerful without it being a money pit. Also takes money to get it to a decently track-ready state, whereas the Supra was way more ready from factory.

From the daily perspective, it's functional, but there's always something better than it no matter how you look at it. It's a bit lacking on space (better than a Supra for usability, but you're better off with other hot hatches for space), the interior is cheap, and the ride can be harsh.

I think it makes sense if you want that all-in-one package and are willing in compromises in each, but if you have to prioritize certain functionality, you should choose something else.

The engine is rather limiting. that whole $10,000~ barrier to any meaningful gains is off putting, but honestly I feel like a GR:C would be a solid car at 400-450 whp.

My issue I have with my Supra is that everything just feels so effortless. Yeah, first world problem, I know, but I wish there were a way to liven it up a little. Turbo inlet pipe maybe? I love the GR:C's level of OEM NVH. What I do not love, however, is polyurethane engine mount levels of NVH.