staff@slashgear.com (Braden Carlson)
2024-05-24 12:29:51
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In a world where car enthusiasts often complain that automakers aren’t listening as they kick out yet another crossover, the GR Corolla stands among a handful of cars keeping the joys of spirited driving relevant and accessible. As with any performance car, there’s bound to be a crowd of folks complaining about the price tag, and to be fair the 2024 GR Corolla isn’t exactly affordable. The base Core trim has a starting MSRP of over $38,000, while to match the spec of this beautiful blue example, you’ll be facing an MSRP of over $45,000.
Worse yet, many dealerships are slapping markups on these cars, further restricting access for those who would appreciate it most. At the end of the day, though, an all-wheel drive hatchback with an engaging manual transmission and enough grip to pull your face off in the corners for under $40,000 is a pretty solid bargain.
With the competitive likes of the Honda Civic Type R and the Volkswagen Golf R on the mind, the Corolla stands out in an exemplary manner. In the world of affordable high-performance cars, this is the new standard; I genuinely cannot remember the last time I had this much fun in a car. So, if you’re a curious enthusiast who hasn’t yet had the pleasure of driving one, you can rest assured knowing that it is every bit as good as it is in your imagination. Maybe even a bit better.