GR Corolla Circuit Edition Continues in 2024

Sparkko · 2023-02-23T09:27:55-0500

Cptnslo said:
I am willing to bet there will not be an armrest haha y’all are way to hopeful. That would involve a lot of interior changes and is completely not cost effective.

I can confidently say after owning the car for 2-months that I do not miss the armrest for comfort. I only miss the storage that it would provide.

Conranos · 2023-02-23T09:32:05-0500

Sparkko said:
"The 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Edition will carry over SOME of the standard features of the 2023 model, complete details will be announced later this year."

Hmmm.... I'm curious what they plan to add, or take away for that matter.

This is probably just corporate speak for "we haven't finalized everything yet". Though it wouldn't surprise me if they added and/or removed a color. I doubt there will be any major changes.

mdp5094 · 2023-02-23T09:34:08-0500

deriuqer773 said:
Toyota released the following news article this morning. Who saw this coming?

STILL HAPPY ABOUT MY POVERTY SPEC CORE MODEL!!!!! As that dope savagoose called it.

Sparkko · 2023-02-23T09:40:21-0500

mdp5094 said:
STILL HAPPY ABOUT MY POVERTY SPEC CORE MODEL!!!!! As that dope savagoose called it.

Same. Core+PP is the best value if you just want the performance or a nice daily driver. I'm still going to trade my Core for a final year model special edition if I get a chance though, lol. I plan to keep one of these long term, and in that case I might as well get a "special" one.

gazoo · 2023-02-23T09:44:59-0500

Brendan said:
There's already a thread here: GR Corolla Circuit Edition Continues in 2024

Thank you, merged

Good morning everyone

Let's go back to the topic please

byebyeGTI · 2023-02-23T09:46:02-0500

Sparkko said:
Same. Core+PP is the best value if you just want the performance or a nice daily driver. I'm still going to trade my Core for a final year model special edition if I get a chance though, lol. I plan to keep one of these long term, and in that case I might as well get a "special" one.

I'm in the same boat. The only reason I'll ever get rid of my current GRC is if a version comes out with significant upgrades that I'd like to upgrade to. I may have to get on some lists now if I hope to upgrade at some point though.

Sparkko · 2023-02-23T09:50:08-0500

byebyeGTI said:
I'm in the same boat. The only reason I'll ever get rid of my current GRC is if a version comes out with significant upgrades that I'd like to upgrade to. I may have to get on some lists now if I hope to upgrade at some point though.

I'm already back on the list at my preferred dealer. I would jump on that if I were you. I have no obligation and they didn't even make me put in another deposit since they know I'm good for it now. I'm first on the list for the 2025/2026 model year, but if they keep producing them past then I'll probably wait until the final year.

gazoo · 2023-02-23T09:51:34-0500

Sparkko said:
I'm already back on the list at my preferred dealer. I would jump on that if I were you. I have no obligation and they didn't even make me put in another deposit since they know I'm good for it now. I'm first on the list for the 2025/2026 model year, but if they keep producing them past then I'll probably wait until the final year.

Final year maybe 2030 or 2032, can you wait that long? lol.. Just kidding

Sparkko · 2023-02-23T09:53:51-0500

gazoo said:
Final year maybe 2030 or 2032, can you wait that long? lol.. Just kidding

Yes I can. I have a Core for now and I'm happy with it.

If they run until 2032 I'd expect some SERIOUS improvements all around, lol.

apex_gr · 2023-02-23T09:55:49-0500

Brendan said:
No armrest for 2023, so maybe no glovebox for 2024?

we already have no glovebox light in the 2033 core. you’ll have no passenger seat in the 2024!

jdm-v35 · 2023-02-23T10:02:40-0500

Sparkko said:
You do know the Circuit edition is only cosmetic upgrades if you have the performance pack on the Core, right? lol.

yes I definitely know that but its no different that trd pro versions of the current trucks but "were" even more limited. Still more desirable and harder to get than the regular versions.

apex_gr · 2023-02-23T10:03:33-0500

Again, for those holding out for a CE.

Suede interior gets worn out quick especially the steering wheel. Gloves or not, you might as well buy 2 spare steering wheels or cover the steering wheel lol.

And if you REALLY want an OEM CF FRP hood currently it’s ONLY $14,000 online

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And if you’re curious how to do it, check out this install on a Supra.

I’m almost certain there will be an aftermarket option available eventually for our car, but if you’re curious on the process, here you go

Sparkko · 2023-02-23T10:06:11-0500

apex_gr said:
Again, for those holding out for a CE.

Suede interior gets worn out quick especially the steering wheel. Gloves or not, you might as well buy 2 spare steering wheels or cover the steering wheel lol.

The CE doesn't have the Alcantara steering wheel and shifter. That's the Morizo only. Same wheel in the CE as the Core. The seats will be a bugger to keep nice in the CE though.

Tokyotexan · 2023-02-23T10:12:11-0500

yardie117 said:
I have a bad feeling they will take away the carbon roof.

If they do this, no way to justify the $7k price difference between the core and a CE.

Cptnslo · 2023-02-23T10:13:53-0500

Sparkko said:
The CE doesn't have the Alcantara steering wheel and shifter. That's the Morizo only. Same wheel in the CE as the Core. The seats will be a bugger to keep nice in the CE though.

I don’t agree with this, My Supra seats were exactly the same and I never had an issue keeping them clean and after a year of daily driving they hadnt worn at all

Sparkko · 2023-02-23T10:16:11-0500

Cptnslo said:
I don’t agree with this, My Supra seats were exactly the same and I never had an issue keeping them clean and after a year of daily driving they hadnt worn at all

Good to hear. I've never owned a car with alcantara seats, I've only heard horror stories. I take delicate care of my cars so maybe mine will stay nice when/if I get a car with them.

Tokyotexan · 2023-02-23T10:16:58-0500

The Morizo torque bump in the 2024 CE would be nice..😁

apex_gr · 2023-02-23T10:25:55-0500

Sparkko said:
The CE doesn't have the Alcantara steering wheel and shifter. That's the Morizo only. Same wheel in the CE as the Core. The seats will be a bugger to keep nice in the CE though.

Good call but the seats are worth it. They’re not too bad to keep clean.

snowrx · 2023-02-23T10:55:13-0500

Not sure one should really compare Core>Circuit, with WRX>STi when Circuit is basically a trim level.
But now that Subaru bailed out, every GRC is the only STi we'll get!

Tokyotexan · 2023-02-23T10:59:12-0500

snowrx said:
Not sure one should really compare Core>Circuit, with WRX>STi when Circuit is basically a trim level.
But now that Subaru bailed out, every GRC is the only STi we'll get!

Core without diffs is most comparable to a WRX

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