We were evenly divided on looks, with the precious little GR Corolla looking just a touch butcher.
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Perhaps it is the massive mud guard extensions that give it a gym-bunny-doing-squats vibe. The Type R looks and feels more restrained, despite the huge wheels and slim tyres making it look like it was got at by modders.
The cabins:
Although the Honda was more comfortable, the GR Corolla had an HUD. They both had wireless CarPlay, but the GR Corolla’s JBL audio blew the Type R out of the water. I’m a JBL fan, and the tones were rich and beautiful whereas the Type R was a little tame.
Racing/sports seats are notorious for being like painter’s planks covered in houndstooth. Although both cars had firm and grippy seats, they were surprisingly comfortable. On a side note: The GR Corolla had a special edition version that deleted the rear seats for an extra 8 grand. PALEEESSEEE! Some people have more dollars than sense.
Both cars have digital driver dials, infotainment tablets, and drive modes, but there are some little differences down underneath where it counts. The GR Corolla has a dial to shunt power around its AWD system, and the Type R active adjustable damping. Swings and roundabouts, as my maiden great aunty Ag used to say.
I voted for the Type R’s fabulous red suede seats, and restrained yet classy interior.
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9 сен 2023
