This is my 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE (Hatchi) with a manual transmission. This is the first brand new car that I bought and the car I learned how to drive a manual on (I promise my clutch is doing great). I ordered every spec I wanted including the panda paint scheme to illude to my all time favorite Corolla, the AE-86. Unfortunately, the GR Corolla isn't an option for me right now because sorcing/dealership markup up...well we all know how that goes. That being said, the goal of this car is to create the best e210 (non GR), chassis possible. I want to keep everything as tasteful and as OEM+ as possible and to do this I am putting time and research into every single part I put onto the car. At the end of modifying (there's never really an end), I want the car to look and drive as if Toyota offered it as an optional package off the showroom floor. Having the bones of the GR-Corolla, the chassis is already amazing to daily drive and toss around corners, it doesn't make much power but having a high revving engine, it is extremely satisfying to use the available power through the 6 speed transmission.
All photos below are shot by my friend @larsenautophoto on Instagram. If you are looking for beautiful photos of your car and you are in the Wisconsin/Northern Illnois area, give him a DM!
