US Corolla GR Teased with Easter Eggs on Social Media

AlexFL · 04-01-2022, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublime00

I've been hoping Mazda would come out with a hot hatch in the current Mazda3 body, which is by far the best looking hatchback currently on sale.

Maybe with the enthusiastic response to the GR Corolla, Golf R, and Civic Type R, Mazda will do something…

I would absolutely love a performance Mazda3 but this is sadly not going to happen. Mazda is too small and won’t take any unnecessary side steps.

nick3753 · 04-01-2022, 08:45 AM

Not feeling that exhaust setup. Maybe it looks better in real life. I think a tri-tip set up like the LFA would have looked better, though I have no idea about functionality.

StradaRedlands · 04-01-2022, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Doubtful. Mazda at the end of the day is still a very small company with less resources. Right now they're focusing on SUV's as sales of the 3 and 6 have sadly taken a huge dip despite being excellent vehicles. That being said, I hope I'm wrong!

I would love a performance version of the new RWD Mazda 6 with the inline six engine they are coming out with. But it would need to have a MT, and I doubt they would have one.

Burrcold · 04-01-2022, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I would love a performance version of the new RWD Mazda 6 with the inline six engine they are coming out with. But it would need to have a MT, and I doubt they would have one.

That's not coming out any time soon, if ever now.

aardate · 04-01-2022, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by workerONE

I put a deposit on one this morning after the leaks.

HA? is that even possible right now?

kyriian · 04-01-2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by aardate

HA? is that even possible right now?

Friends in high places?

SYT_Shadow · 04-01-2022, 10:28 AM

I have no love for Toyota, no love for hatches, no love for AWD vehicles... and yet the Corolla GR reminds me of 'the good old days' with the Evo, with its front and rear LSDs, selectable power split, etc.

I've actually called dealerships to put my name in!

RM7 · 04-01-2022, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

Disagreed. Look at those ugly square wheel arches. This car looks like WRX’s little brother lol.

Well, they aren't plastic wheel arches, like the WRX. This looks a lot better than the WRX IMO and hatches are super practical at the same time.

ntg44 · 04-01-2022, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RM7

Well, they aren't plastic wheel arches, like the WRX. This looks a lot better than the WRX IMO and hatches are super practical at the same time.

I really want to know what Tom Doll was thinking as he sat at his desk this morning and I'm sure was made aware of the feedback from the GR Corolla and how completely opposite it was from the new WRX reveal.

Sure, sales is what matters. But nearly unanimous praise and excitement combined with sales is a whole lot better than sales alone. Subaru has some work to do on the WRX after this reveal, whether they want to admit it or not.

Sublime00 · 04-01-2022, 11:51 AM

Some exciting options from Toyota should be celebrated.

This, plus the Yaris, the 86 and upcoming Supra…w/ manual options across the board is frigging awesome esp in todays market trend towards electrification, SUVs, and automatics.

I'm hoping more manufactures will have a couple of manual-ICE sports car options available for consumers offset by 80-90% of the cars in their stable offering hybrids/electric Powertrains w/ automatics.

I agree this isn't the most attractive car out there but, as mentioned it's significantly better than the type R civic, Golf R, WRX. IMO It's def going to cannibalize sales from these manufacturers esp if it's in that $30k to $45k price range.

Case in point, even though the new M3 and M2 are styled like crap (worse than Toyota IMO), lots of respect to BMW for offering two manual ICE options for those that want them.

dgoldenz · 04-01-2022, 12:29 PM

I want to know who is paying $60k+ for a Corolla, lol. Guaranteed $20k markup on these.

OkieSnuffBox · 04-01-2022, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

I want to know who is paying $60k+ for a Corolla, lol. Guaranteed $20k markup on these.

I don't see dealers marking these up to more than a loaded Supra AND getting people to pay it.

dgoldenz · 04-01-2022, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

I don't see dealers marking these up to more than a loaded Supra AND getting people to pay it.

I'm sure they will try and if there are only 1-2 allocations per dealer they will probably get it.

Ginster6 · 04-01-2022, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

I want to know who is paying $60k+ for a Corolla, lol. Guaranteed $20k markup on these.

10K at my dealer... not 20k

Humdizzle · 04-01-2022, 03:20 PM

can't believe they are charging markups for these. i'm on the 86 forum and it doesn't seem like there is much ADM there, just long wait times.

but i can also see there being a bigger demand for this having 4 doors, awd, and better engine.

dgoldenz · 04-01-2022, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginster6

10K at my dealer... not 20k

Only $10k over for a Corolla? What a steal! Plus dealer fees. Plus rust proofing and ceramic coating. Plus a tracking system. Plus the bend over fee that we just decided to add on for good measure.

AlexFL · 04-01-2022, 03:25 PM

crazy markups for a Corolla with a 3cyl engine and a custom hillbilly body kit…

M3WC · 04-01-2022, 03:51 PM

I'd rather go find a mint condition Focus RS...or Golf R or Civic Type R. Corolla is down the list of hot hatches.

RM7 · 04-01-2022, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

I want to know who is paying $60k+ for a Corolla, lol. Guaranteed $20k markup on these.

Well if people can afford 85K for a truck...

maxdriver · 04-01-2022, 03:56 PM

Absolutely love it. They will sell everyone in no time. Easy 10k markup on these for a while...

AlexFL · 04-01-2022, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by maxdriver

Absolutely love it. They will sell everyone in no time. Easy 10k markup on these for a while...

More like 20-30k markup.

Red Bread · 04-01-2022, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M3WC

I'd rather go find a mint condition Focus RS...or Golf R or Civic Type R. Corolla is down the list of hot hatches.

Corolla had a bespoke motor, available mechanical diffs and fixed caliper brakes, none of the others can claim that.

CTR likes to over heat
Focus RS likes to eat head gaskets
Golf R has the goofy MIB3 and mine burned and sank.

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Sublime00 Banned 1137 Rep 662 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Ny iTrader: (0)	Some exciting options from Toyota should be celebrated. This, plus the Yaris, the 86 and upcoming Supra…w/ manual options across the board is frigging awesome esp in todays market trend towards electrification, SUVs, and automatics. I'm hoping more manufactures will have a couple of manual-ICE sports car options available for consumers offset by 80-90% of the cars in their stable offering hybrids/electric Powertrains w/ automatics. I agree this isn't the most attractive car out there but, as mentioned it's significantly better than the type R civic, Golf R, WRX. IMO It's def going to cannibalize sales from these manufacturers esp if it's in that $30k to $45k price range. Case in point, even though the new M3 and M2 are styled like crap (worse than Toyota IMO), lots of respect to BMW for offering two manual ICE options for those that want them.
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