GR Corolla Livestream

[davesaddiction]

10 Minutes!

Think we’ll learn anything new?

https://vimeo.com/event/1928953?linkId=100000117445422

(no way to embed? )

[LooseonExit]

@davesaddiction

Wife is indifferent (hates hatches), but super interested. Colors and no ADM will be important as to how much I want it...

[MybirdIStheword]

@davesaddiction think it will be better/better recieved than the Focus RS?

[davesaddiction]

Lagging issues w video… ugh.

[Tripper]

@davesaddiction

Just tell us how much, Mike Tripp

-Trip Mikee

[KngT]

@davesaddiction Watching it live on YT. Red one just making donuts on the stage as its entrance...

No automatic option. Only Manual.

3 colors only. The promo pics are the "circuit editon"

[Jordan]

Three fucking "colors". Gray, black, and Chysler Sebring in Florida red.

[HFV_Junkyardin]

@davesaddiction I'm so glad it doesn't have 20" wheels.
AND IT LOOKS SO GOOD.
18 months from now there will be a Circuit Edition on BaT and it'll go for 6 figures.
A GR86 one make racing series is LONG over due.

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@davesaddiction
Exclusive one year circuit model. The only color I want is the limited gray one somehow. UGHHHHHHH

ADM is going to be everything. $20k? more? Got excited for nothing.

Should have bought the Mach 1 6spd in Iconic w/handling and Recaros...cost $60k either way I bet.

[BeaterGT]

Pricing SOON

[Saracen]

I like this thing way more than I should.

[MUSASHI66]

@davesaddiction Holly shit. I want the circuit in silver.

Too bad street price will be $50k

[HFV_Junkyardin]

@Jordan I am surprised Blue Flame isn't available one the GR

[HFV_Junkyardin]

@MUSASHI66 I bet sticker on the Circuit will be 50k.

[KITT222]

@davesaddiction I'm going to share this because it's real Best of Turin vibes

Toyota either needs to proofread their site better, or we're getting a 2L/cylinder 3-banger. Strongly hoping for the latter.

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@MUSASHI66

That's the one I want too. I could see $45-50k for that one. Pretty sure ADM will destroy my desire for it.

[functionoverfashion]

@KITT222 said in GR Corolla Livestream:

@davesaddiction I'm going to share this because it's real Best of Turin vibes

Toyota either needs to proofread their site better, or we're getting a 2L/cylinder 3-banger. Strongly hoping for the latter.

On the background in one of the screenshots it says 1.6L 3-cyl. 300hp is damned impressive out of a factory 1.6L 3-cylinder. We've come a long way from the Metro, baby.

[MUSASHI66]

@LooseonExit Yup... if I can snag one for MSRP, I might be tempted to trade the Abarth. This would make for a perfect all-weather daily. Right now Abarth lives in the garage when there is rain or snow.

[davesaddiction]

Okay, what are the big differences between the Core & Circuit?

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@MUSASHI66

I would get one for MSRP assuming it's not a nonsense price, like MSRP $60k or something.

Someone find me a dealer taking refundable deposits on the Circuit Edition that will sell for MSRP. Continental 48 is the only requirement.

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@davesaddiction

Biggies are carbon roof, Torsens, and Heavy Metal paint. Tech package is also standard (opt on Core).

[Armith Vala]

@davesaddiction arse, I missed it!

[davesaddiction]

@LooseonExit

Core base $35k, well-equipped near $40k, Circuit at $45k?

I’d go Core, with the good options, in white.

Circuit Edition examples feature a forged carbon roof that is a few ounces lighter than the standard steel top, which helps lower the hatchback's center of mass. The forged sheet composite has a unique dappled appearance that is different from the more common woven carbon fiber. At either end, you'll find a vented hood with a more pronounced power bulge than standard or a larger roof spoiler than the Core model.

Toyota's Heavy Metal satin finish paint is exclusive to the Circuit Edition -- which can also be had in white or Supersonic Red hues -- as are red-painted brake calipers with GR logos. The cockpit is home to suede-trimmed sport seats with red accents. And perhaps the most desirable Circuit Edition launch year exclusive for Toyota-phile collectors is a shift knob signed by Morizo aka Toyota master driver and president Akio Toyoda.

The Circuit Edition models also come standard with the aforementioned front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials.

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@davesaddiction
That's my assumption, although I could see $50k for the Circuit.

[BeaterGT]

@LooseonExit I'm thinking 50 for the circuit as well