I bought a 2020 Corolla SE, 6 spd manual a couple of months ago. I have owned many cars, sports cars, etc., and I tell you this Corolla is a blast to drive!!!! That 2.0 has some pep, and with the manual.....it keeps me smiling!!!!!! Buying used (certified) very low miles, of course, couldn't pick my color. It is called Blue Crush Metallic. During the day it has a purplish vibe, which I am NOT crazy about, but at dusk, and night it looks pretty awesome!
As a person who owns this car a couple of points. The 2.0L in this car gets way better Gas Mileage than the old 1.8L in the L series and much better Horsepower. The gear for first gear also takes a lot of the strain off the CVT taking off from start. I've only used Sport Mode once and the paddle shifters allow for 10 speeds to use, which are just predetermined pulley points on the CVT. The Sport Mode is pretty sporty but I prefer the excellent Fuel Economy myself. Excellent car, I love it.
As an owner of a 2019 Mazda 3 5-door I can tell you that the Torsion beam is just as good as a fully independent suspension. Mazda has figured out how to do it right! I owned the last generation 3 with the independent suspension and the new models ride / handle just as good.
Scotty would say don't buy it new let someone else/sucker drive it off the lot for $29k break it in you buy it used say coming off a lease. It a Toyota it's reliable!! Toyota been losing their GDM with these price mark ups and no to low tech.
@@MsKewi-NYC 100% true! Never buy new, I always bought my Toyota and Hondas used. Just non-pet/smoker with decent matinence history and no obvious damage is a go for me
2020 SE Sedan is same engine, transmission and TNGA platform as the 2019 SE Hatchback... but the SE Hatchback has smaller 16" wheels. Gets 3 mpg over the sedan and XSE Hatchback. I wanted the SE Sedan with 16" wheel downgrade but dealer wouldn't go for it so I got the Hatchback. Getting 41-45 highway door to door trips. 35 mixed city/hwy.
Good call. I think the 16" wheels make more sense on a car like this and will pay off with better mpg, a smoother ride over potholes and cheaper tire replacement costs over the life of the vehicle. In Canada we can get 16" alloy wheels on the SE hatch or SE sedan and we also have a cheaper 'S' model hatch that comes with 15" steel wheels.
Sam, a SEXY Corolla? Maybe the current Corolla Hatchback in the Flame Blue paint could be seen as sexy. The beauty of the Corolla is that is moderately stylish, reasonably comfortable, and ultra-reliable. Great review as always, and gorgeous Arizona scenery. Thanks for the upload.
goobman1981 The XSE comes with a really nice "standard" interior which is what you got goobman. There is an upgrade JBL interior which has the 9 speaker system and a different center console which has that wireless charger. It's super hard to find the XSE combined with the upgraded interior cuz it takes the price to 29k. Dealers know it just won't sell.
If you have kids get the 2019. The back seat is huge. I got the 1.8 with a stick hate cvt and I hate Gdi. The 1.8 has a quality valve cover its aluminium not plastic ots been perfected over 50 years. I got the last good one
They really shrunk the interiors of their new 'TNGA' cars and made the seating position very low. Many people will end up switching to a crossover just because the new sedans are so impractical. Having said that, the new 2.0 engines are port & direct injected, the new 6 speed manual is getting good reviews and the suspensions are vastly upgraded on all Corollas so some people will be happy.
Camry's 2017 and above till date have automatic transmission slip and jolt problems,Toyota knows it and supposedly not fixing it. may be there is light on the issue in 2020. time will tell.
People of Sam's size will fit inside comfortably but anyone over 6 feet will have to look elsewhere. Toyota made a radical decision with their new 'TNGA' cars to substantially reduce interior space and lower the seating position. Now their sedans are far more sporty but far less practical which will force people into CUVs.
Toyota had developed Scout GPS which requires use phone data on the plus, you need Entunes Premium to get full navigation. Also, they don't let you install other apps like Google Maps and Waze. Toyota needs to get Android Auto
I liked your take on this car, very accurate. I'm done waiting for a Maverick, and a few days ago pulled trigger on a 2022 Corolla SE sedan iMT (6 spd). Off course isn't perfect, but as you said, sexy good commute car. Happy with my decision. I will try the Mav for the 2024 model year, and maybe Ford ad AWD to the hybrid by then. ✌🏻
The 2.0 liter engine gets better mileage than the other. Your comment on that is incorrect. And my friend who has an XSE consistently gets 32-34 mpg with mixed driving. It’s as good as Toyota says it is.
I like your test drive review 👍👏 , But as tested price of that model , it should come with front heated and ventilated seats , plus you are so absolutely right about it should have rear ventilation in the rear seating area.
A stepped CVT is idiotic. I like my CVT. I admit, CVT is not for spirited driving. It is ideal for lazy driving (as I do). I don't like the big air intake at the front of this car. Still, if I needed a car like that, I think I would buy it too.
Love the car just not a fan of the tablet in the middle of the dash. I'm the same height as you wondering if it blocks your view much. I can even forgive it' has a CVT because of Toyota reliability.
Where are people getting $29k from? I just got a silver XSE for under $23k. Mine doesn't have JBL stereo or phone charger, but even with those options it would only be $1,500 extra.
@@1980baboon got the 2020 corolla LE for 16k with heated seats, mirrors, blind spot monitoring and androif auto all included lol... i think XSE can go around for 23k of negotiations done right
Hey Sam. I see you have the Wade Boggs thing going on. For some reason the trunk looks stubby from the side...is it BRZ/86 fast? Is it faster than a Crosstrek? Does it have vvtl-i?
Trunk appears stubby because roofline is pulled back into it. It's not fast like a BRZ/86, and no idea how it compares to Crosstrek. The engine has variable valve timing but not variable lift as in the 1.8 "valvematic".
The 2020 model only has a stick with the new 2.0 gdi motor that has over use of plastics. The good engine 1.8now only comes with the fake gear fake paddle shifting expensive cvt. That's my my 2019 se is the last good 1
I don't remember you saying but I'm guessing it doesn't have Android Auto or Apple Carplay? That's one thing Toyota seems to really be lagging behind on.
Go with the SE or XSE, if you want the new 2.0 liter engine. But... NO Android Auto on the sedan, and little chance Toyota will provide an update that includes it - unbelievable and inexcusable... And that native navigation is Toyota's Scout GPS, which is at least a decade behind Google Maps. Most people absolutely hate it.
The price point is preventing this from being the best Corolla of all time: 29k is in the realm of many other cars that completely destroy it on performance measures (GTI, Civic SI, Subaru, etc..) Toyota needs to lay off the cocaine they're snorting when pricing out this vehicle
Treizez34 it’s true. A WRX might not be the latest and greatest but with awd and 100 more hp, it seems a pretty easy pick. Maybe some of the lower trims offer more value. Also Toyota’s have tended to hold value well so you could get some of that outlay back.
Not with similar content. i currently have a gti, 2015, And have has others in the past, and recently looked at getting a new one, but vw priced me out of the market. A 2019 autobahn (i only buy them loaded) is 6+ grand more than my 2015 autobahn. Too much for me, as good as the gti is, it is a low 30s car not upper 30s, imo
No you can't, a camry se with upgrade is 32000...and that's a 2.5 in a larger car, I own the exact car he is testing in the blue print color and my only gripe is the rear speakers are pretty much garbage. Can't get the JBL system here in Canada.
@@braetonwilson4296 I love the blue print, it is a tough color to keep looking pristine, but I hand wash my car using very little soap and a few good shots of liquid carnuba was in the water.....you must chamois the car dry after but it's well worth it!
They finally fixed the electric steering feel on this model. But the CVT still sucks. It rides well. Still no Android Auto. The tiny buttons in the center stack look and feel cheap. In terms of exterior design, it would look great with a normal looking front bumper.
I bought a 2020 Corolla SE, 6 spd manual a couple of months ago. I have owned many cars, sports cars, etc., and I tell you this Corolla is a blast to drive!!!! That 2.0 has some pep, and with the manual.....it keeps me smiling!!!!!! Buying used (certified) very low miles, of course, couldn't pick my color. It is called Blue Crush Metallic. During the day it has a purplish vibe, which I am NOT crazy about, but at dusk, and night it looks pretty awesome!
"That's what you get for building trash." That was as apt and succinct a description of the Detroit 3 offerings as you will find on TH-cam.
As a person who owns this car a couple of points. The 2.0L in this car gets way better Gas Mileage than the old 1.8L in the L series and much better Horsepower. The gear for first gear also takes a lot of the strain off the CVT taking off from start. I've only used Sport Mode once and the paddle shifters allow for 10 speeds to use, which are just predetermined pulley points on the CVT. The Sport Mode is pretty sporty but I prefer the excellent Fuel Economy myself. Excellent car, I love it.
Good review man. I still think it's funny that a Corolla has an Independent Suspension and a Mazda 3 has a Torsion beam. What a world.🤔
The Mazda 3 has a magical torsion beam or so they say.
Yeah, I doubt many would feel the difference.
As an owner of a 2019 Mazda 3 5-door I can tell you that the Torsion beam is just as good as a fully independent suspension. Mazda has figured out how to do it right! I owned the last generation 3 with the independent suspension and the new models ride / handle just as good.
Good review, I think the xse should cost no more than 25k drive out.
Loved the video. I wish the head unit didn't look like it was an afterthought. I liked how you color matched the car with your socks. LOL
I’m leasing this car and it’s so easy to whip the shit out of it. It takes corners and turns so well.
Toyota has the most reliable CVT
Preach it 🙌
Davin Peterson you spelled least wrong.
In the previous model, you get full leaters in the XSE and leather with cloth inserts on the SE. they changed that with the redesign
Scotty Kilmer would like! LOL! 🤣
It's hard to beat Toyota on the Reliability Department. Resale value is also amazing and it looks good!
Cleiton Abilio if you tell Scotty he has to pay $29000 for a corolla he sells the Celica and buys a horse
Scotty would say don't buy it new let someone else/sucker drive it off the lot for $29k break it in you buy it used say coming off a lease. It a Toyota it's reliable!! Toyota been losing their GDM with these price mark ups and no to low tech.
Lol sketchballs Kilmer comments 😂
@@MsKewi-NYC 100% true! Never buy new, I always bought my Toyota and Hondas used. Just non-pet/smoker with decent matinence history and no obvious damage is a go for me
2020 SE Sedan is same engine, transmission and TNGA platform as the 2019 SE Hatchback... but the SE Hatchback has smaller 16" wheels. Gets 3 mpg over the sedan and XSE Hatchback. I wanted the SE Sedan with 16" wheel downgrade but dealer wouldn't go for it so I got the Hatchback. Getting 41-45 highway door to door trips. 35 mixed city/hwy.
Good call. I think the 16" wheels make more sense on a car like this and will pay off with better mpg, a smoother ride over potholes and cheaper tire replacement costs over the life of the vehicle. In Canada we can get 16" alloy wheels on the SE hatch or SE sedan and we also have a cheaper 'S' model hatch that comes with 15" steel wheels.
Price is a little high, but please keep in mind Toyota Corolla is very reliable and is famous for maintaining its value.
Sam, a SEXY Corolla? Maybe the current Corolla Hatchback in the Flame Blue paint could be seen as sexy. The beauty of the Corolla is that is moderately stylish, reasonably comfortable, and ultra-reliable. Great review as always, and gorgeous Arizona scenery. Thanks for the upload.
Good Review Sam....I saw one on the road today and it certainly is the looker. Who would have thought that about a Corolla? :)
I saw one on the road with 5 quite hefty people inside and the suspension did not bottom out, I was amazed.
I love CVTs. On SUVs, diff story. But for a small compact, they're a perf match.
Great review! Your style and presentation are smooth and cosy..
Welcome back Sam 👋🏽👋🏽
He hasn't gone anywhere.
TestDrivenTV well I’ve missed you from my screen 📺 lol 😂
Just got the same one yesterday red and same interior. $26k. No wireless phone charger though.
goobman1981 The XSE comes with a really nice "standard" interior which is what you got goobman. There is an upgrade JBL interior which has the 9 speaker system and a different center console which has that wireless charger. It's super hard to find the XSE combined with the upgraded interior cuz it takes the price to 29k. Dealers know it just won't sell.
Great review as always Sam.
Corolla hybrid is where it's at for this car. Otherwise, like this one, it's overpriced. But most cars are these days anyway
This car doesn’t make much sense at $29k, but at $22k absolutely.
Exactly.
This might be depending on where is sold. I can get the maxed out version for 25,550 at my local dealership.
@@mr.anonymous3103 The SE or Hybrid sound like the best versions to me.
Excellent car at that price, owned it for 1 year now. Love it
I just saw a new Corolla for 28k at the highest and the lowest is just over 19k
If you have kids get the 2019. The back seat is huge. I got the 1.8 with a stick hate cvt and I hate Gdi. The 1.8 has a quality valve cover its aluminium not plastic ots been perfected over 50 years. I got the last good one
They really shrunk the interiors of their new 'TNGA' cars and made the seating position very low. Many people will end up switching to a crossover just because the new sedans are so impractical. Having said that, the new 2.0 engines are port & direct injected, the new 6 speed manual is getting good reviews and the suspensions are vastly upgraded on all Corollas so some people will be happy.
13:50 - 14:20 best statement I've heard today...lol
Well balanced review ...
My next car
Mine too. Hopefully next Summer.
Toyota doesn't make push to start standard. However, it is standard on the Yaris which is actually a Mazda2
Digital only on XSE/XLE and LE Hybrid. Other trims get analog guages
Might as well buy the Camry....
Camry's 2017 and above till date have automatic transmission slip and jolt problems,Toyota knows it and supposedly not fixing it. may be there is light on the issue in 2020. time will tell.
Sri D not good😢
It's the same body, just different head lights and tail lights, body 8s the same as previous.
Cesar Orozco as the previous Corolla? Because no it's not. The 2020 is lower, wider, and has independent rear.
I like it. Very good style.
I hate the shifting mimic thing, whom I'm i fooling? My self? I know it's a cvt and i accept it.
Its significantly smaller than the previous generation though... Interior and Exterior. I parked by one and sat in one...
People of Sam's size will fit inside comfortably but anyone over 6 feet will have to look elsewhere. Toyota made a radical decision with their new 'TNGA' cars to substantially reduce interior space and lower the seating position. Now their sedans are far more sporty but far less practical which will force people into CUVs.
Toyota refreshed in 2017. This is a complete redesign on Toyota's new platform. But it still missing Android Auto that it's competitors have
Nope, Android Auto will be added for free to 2020 by end of year in most locations
Nice complete video - good review!
Lol you lost me at $29,168 ...
Toyota had developed Scout GPS which requires use phone data on the plus, you need Entunes Premium to get full navigation. Also, they don't let you install other apps like Google Maps and Waze. Toyota needs to get Android Auto
I liked your take on this car, very accurate. I'm done waiting for a Maverick, and a few days ago pulled trigger on a 2022 Corolla SE sedan iMT (6 spd). Off course isn't perfect, but as you said, sexy good commute car. Happy with my decision. I will try the Mav for the 2024 model year, and maybe Ford ad AWD to the hybrid by then. ✌🏻
The 2.0 liter engine gets better mileage than the other. Your comment on that is incorrect. And my friend who has an XSE consistently gets 32-34 mpg with mixed driving. It’s as good as Toyota says it is.
I like your test drive review 👍👏 , But as tested price of that model , it should come with front heated and ventilated seats , plus you are so absolutely right about it should have rear ventilation in the rear seating area.
I dislike CVTs also. I'm assuming those simulated shift points don't come with that that little "Kick" that you get in a real transmission.
Great video .....just picked up the 2020 le model such a nice car....
love them, i'm getting 65.7 mpg on my 2015 auris hybrid, avg speed 30 mph...
A stepped CVT is idiotic. I like my CVT. I admit, CVT is not for spirited driving. It is ideal for lazy driving (as I do). I don't like the big air intake at the front of this car. Still, if I needed a car like that, I think I would buy it too.
Needs more headroom, air vents and usbs in the back.
Hmm, Mr. Haymart's been bulking up...
Drummond Fengdahl beast!
For the price I want a real transmission. With the newer transmission options there is no reason for a CVT.
At least they offer a real 6 speed manual.
All the other car vloggers say it’s smaller inside. That’s what she said too:
Man I just love the way this thing looks theirs just something about it that I'm so attracted to it
The traditional Toyota 4 speed automatic was the strongest transmission over time and now we get cvt it sucks
Thankfully there is a manual for the sedan and hatch.
Love the car just not a fan of the tablet in the middle of the dash. I'm the same height as you wondering if it blocks your view much. I can even forgive it' has a CVT because of Toyota reliability.
Where are people getting $29k from? I just got a silver XSE for under $23k. Mine doesn't have JBL stereo or phone charger, but even with those options it would only be $1,500 extra.
What kind of gun were you holding ?
At that low of a price I would’ve opted for the Navigation package
@@jxmar_ I don't want/need stock navigation package. I prefer Android Auto with Google maps. I would never use crappy Entune navi.
@@1980baboon got the 2020 corolla LE for 16k with heated seats, mirrors, blind spot monitoring and androif auto all included lol... i think XSE can go around for 23k of negotiations done right
29k no way. That price tag is too high.
Totally agree but this is the higher trim level he is reviewing with extra options. I got the SE at around 23K
OMG, almost $30K for a Corolla?! That'll get you in one of the cheaper Camrys!
Right?!! Yeah it’s that high cuz of all the extras and it being a higher trim level. The regular SE with standard options is much closer to 22K
Crazy talk. I'll never spend over 15 grand on a used corolla.
Let someone else pay the depreciation off the lot.
It's better than a lower trim Camry
@@CloakedHDTV got my 2020 corolla le for $16k american dollars with heated mirrors, seats, blind spot monitoring with Android auto all includes bro.
@@TheBrah808 got corolla le 2020.for.$16k american dollars brand new.
The last generation still is the best one in my opinion.
It was certainly more spacious inside but it burned more gas with a less powerful engine and it had a crude suspension.
Nice review. How’s the suspension? Smooth or bumpy?
It’s actually quite smooth
Hey Sam. I see you have the Wade Boggs thing going on. For some reason the trunk looks stubby from the side...is it BRZ/86 fast? Is it faster than a Crosstrek? Does it have vvtl-i?
Trunk appears stubby because roofline is pulled back into it. It's not fast like a BRZ/86, and no idea how it compares to Crosstrek. The engine has variable valve timing but not variable lift as in the 1.8 "valvematic".
The 2020 model only has a stick with the new 2.0 gdi motor that has over use of plastics. The good engine 1.8now only comes with the fake gear fake paddle shifting expensive cvt. That's my my 2019 se is the last good 1
Great reliable car indeed
I think the new 2020 Corolla is more stylish then the Civic
The Corolla used to be cheap and boring as Toyota treats it as entry-level cars. 2020 is much improved from the previous model
I don't remember you saying but I'm guessing it doesn't have Android Auto or Apple Carplay? That's one thing Toyota seems to really be lagging behind on.
It has Apple Carplay but no Android Auto.
@@subvet3668 , thanks. I didn't catch that. They're still behind the times. There's no reason not to have both.
Go with the SE or XSE, if you want the new 2.0 liter engine. But... NO Android Auto on the sedan, and little chance Toyota will provide an update that includes it - unbelievable and inexcusable... And that native navigation is Toyota's Scout GPS, which is at least a decade behind Google Maps. Most people absolutely hate it.
Kind of reminds me of a Dodge Dart in looks on the exterior.
I got picked up in Corolla Hybrid for Uber recently. These are actually pretty nice for what used to be a basic beater car
The price point is preventing this from being the best Corolla of all time: 29k is in the realm of many other cars that completely destroy it on performance measures (GTI, Civic SI, Subaru, etc..)
Toyota needs to lay off the cocaine they're snorting when pricing out this vehicle
Treizez34 it’s true. A WRX might not be the latest and greatest but with awd and 100 more hp, it seems a pretty easy pick. Maybe some of the lower trims offer more value. Also Toyota’s have tended to hold value well so you could get some of that outlay back.
The se trim with these wheels, body and 2.0 engine is only 20k aprox.
@@Spawn223311 Exactly.
Spawn223311 22-23k
Steven Juris no he’s right I’ve been seeing them for 20k at local dealers in my area.
29k that’s VW GTI MONEY
Not with similar content. i currently have a gti, 2015, And have has others in the past, and recently looked at getting a new one, but vw priced me out of the market. A 2019 autobahn (i only buy them loaded) is 6+ grand more than my 2015 autobahn. Too much for me, as good as the gti is, it is a low 30s car not upper 30s, imo
Kia allows you to turn it off though
Unless it can be turned off permanently i do not like it. Vw and some others allow u to turn it off EVERY TIME you start the car but that is a pita.
Great video. Love the haircut. Still handsome as ever 😘
Lol
For $1000 more you can get a Camry V6 TRD edition.
No you can't, a camry se with upgrade is 32000...and that's a 2.5 in a larger car, I own the exact car he is testing in the blue print color and my only gripe is the rear speakers are pretty much garbage. Can't get the JBL system here in Canada.
@@paulstanley9950 do you recommend the blue print? How do you keep it clean and not looking dusty all the time?
@@braetonwilson4296 I love the blue print, it is a tough color to keep looking pristine, but I hand wash my car using very little soap and a few good shots of liquid carnuba was in the water.....you must chamois the car dry after but it's well worth it!
Marlo
Icvt? Can you say stolen from KIA ivt??
Actually Toyota was out with the iCVT long before Kia announced their iVT.
I think the guy makes the car sexy
They finally fixed the electric steering feel on this model. But the CVT still sucks. It rides well. Still no Android Auto. The tiny buttons in the center stack look and feel cheap.
In terms of exterior design, it would look great with a normal looking front bumper.
All 2020 will be given Android Auto upgrade when available which should be end of year
Surprised the driver aids weren't beeping away like crazy. Seems like a lot of Toyota reviews are full of Toyota's over sensitive system freaking out.
We turn all that crap off
At $29,000 for not much speed?? I can fly faster & cheaper on my broom! 🧙♀️
Floor it! 8:39 .... MEH. LMAO! It's a great car though, just not a Corvette.
Those socks are hurting my eyes!!!
Please wear some ankle socks.
Nope. Mazda 3 GT 6-speed please.
Almost 30 K plus tax for a Corolla? No thanks. This , even loaded, is 5 k too much.
The SE hits the sweet spot.
Pretty noisey.
$29k!!!!!????
Got the LE model 2020.corolla for $16k with heated seats, mirrors, android auto and blind spot monitoring all included
That thing is an eye-sore. Who designed it, Stevie Wonder?