2012 Toyota Corolla Review - Kelley Blue Book
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Compared to the latest generation of compact cars the Toyota Corolla is unexceptional. Yet, the Corolla is the bestselling car of all time. In this video Kelley Blue Book's Micah Muzio attempts to understand why the Toyota Corolla remains such a hot seller.
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He doesn't understand whey the Corolla is so popular? Well here is the answer: you drive the car with no problems for 10 years and after that you still sell it in a very decent ammount of money. There are lot of smart people out there that make the decision that makes more sense from the financial perspective. Mistery solved.
My dad has owned only one corolla, because it has lasted forever. It was his first, a 1992 Toyota Corolla, and today it still runs like new.
You nailed it. I feel alot of auto reviews go after the wrong elements. First I work and have a family. I can't afford to have a vehicle that will let me down. I need a car that stays trouble free for a very long time. Some cars have more "options", but will they last as long as the car? Our corolla and camry are 10 & 12 yrs old. Still run, still work. This is why I will only buy a Toyota. The engines are refined and they do what a car should. This s why Toyota is #1 in the world.
I have a 2013, S package, special edition. I bought a Corolla because they're cheap and reliable. Yeah, some of those other cars had all the tech stuff, more advanced transmissions, etc. but you know what? I don't like being an early adopter. Ask all the Focus owners about their fancy double clutch transmissions....their car stays in the shop, my car with the antiquated 4-speed hasn't been in a mechanic's shop a day in its life. Same with Nissan owners and those garbage CVTs. All the cars in this class have some kind of weakness, if the Corolla's weakness is that it's not on the cutting edge of technology then so what? I need my car to get me to work and get my kids to baseball practice. It's a tool for me, not a lifestyle choice.
Even so, this generation looks nice, especially in the S trim and especially with the nice 17-inch wheels. I still get lots of compliments. The interior isn't flashy, but I don't like flashy interiors with chrome bits everywhere and swoopy shaped vents and curvy dash lines and blah blah. All that stuff visually overwhelms me. I don't want to feel distracted by the interior of my car. I just want it to be functional and not ugly, and I don't care if it's hard plastic because I don't sit around stroking my hands across the dash ever.
I figure it'll still be kicking around in 10 years and I'll give it to my kid who'll be old enough to drive by then and he'll drive it for another few years then give it to his brother, and he'll drive it another few years and they'll both probably beat the crap out of it. That's OK. It's just a car.
Very well said and hits the point of what makes a Corolla a fantastic daily driver
The interesting thing about this generation of the Corolla is that the 1.8 L engine paired with the (antiquated) 4 speed automatic transmission delivers very good fuel economy in real world driving. In the summer, it can average 37 US mpg in suburban/city driving with a light foot. I'm pretty sure it could average 40+ US mpg on the highway, if driven steadily at 65 mph.
Well I hope at least you're changing your own oil then if it hasn't been in the shop
I drive a 2012 Corolla. Absolutely the most boring car I've ever owned. However, that being said, it has also been the most dependable and reliable car I've ever owned. When I was car shopping I was looking for a car that would not attract any attention from thieves while parked in a parking structure, would hold its resale value, cost little to maintain, and run for at least 200,000 miles. I found all this in my Corolla, so I bought it. Don't regret it for a moment.
Ray Emanuel you can make it un boring. For not a lot of money.
I did the same and purchased a 2012 Toyota Camry 3 weeks ago. Cash!!
Same! Have my 2012 Nautical Blue Corolla. Got it repainted and it is just like new with only a little over 80k miles! I only use it for going to work and errands. Very dependable!!
Boring AND beautiful. Great combo. Boring because you actually get to where you’re going without the “ adventure” of walking, repairs, calling in late, not showing up at all, holding its value not breaking …. Yup. Boring
The 2011 to 2013 toyota corolla is simple, easy to drive, affordable and reliable. Most people do not want to anything else.
Tobirama Senju the heck are you doing here commenting about cars? you should be out there slaying the Uchihas lol.
2012 Toyota Corolla is boring? I'll take boring and dependable/reliable transportation that's been around for years over newly designed vehicles seven days a week and twice on Sunday. I'll let somebody else be the auto industries Ginny pig.
Scotty Kilmer said this is one of the best used cars you can buy! Last forever and well built 💯
I literally just saw that video and came here lol 😂
lol me too... scotty is a legend. i might get a used corolla because of him... reliability over the latest gadgets
The S trim on this gen was always pretty attractive to me. And that fact that fog lights come standard too
Toyotas sell amazingly because there the most reliable car, they have good resale value, and if you ever need to change any parts there very cheap. My family has owned one car ever and that is a 1999 Toyota corrola. It's our only car and it's 16 and running good.
+JDM Toyota You mean: THEY ARE the most reliable cars? Why people uses there instead of THEIR I dont know. Check if this sentence makes sense to you: "There are there cars, there nice and there fast. Yes, there there are" see? Correct sentence: There are their cars, they are nice and they are fast. Yes, there they are.
@@anacletobermudez6679 cringe
@@anacletobermudez6679 thanks for the correction
I own a 2005 Toyota Corolla. It boring but its a mpg master 28-31 in the city and 37-41 on highway. It's cheap to run,to insure,and it never breaks down. In a few years I'll probably buy another Corolla just for those reasons.
Are you sure this is 2012? I had a 2012 corolla LE rental, and the clock was on the top of the dash, not the bottom....like the 2011. I say the only reason people buy these is because of reliablity, ride quality, and its looks seem to last whole other cars lose style in acouple of years. I would chose the cruze, corolla, and civic. Maybe the Hyundai elantra Limited.
Micah is by far the best reviewer I've seen. Awesome job!
I have owned a Toyota since the 80's, the first being an 87 truck...290K miles and ran perfect. Just rusted out. The rest have been Corolla's. It's not for everyone. I could care a less about style and features. I want a car that when I turn the key it starts....everytime. I want a car that needs no "figuring out" when it comes to driving, like where the hell is the lock, lights, seat adjuster ect. Plus, the re-sell value is fantastic! That's what a Corolla is all about. I absolutely love them!
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No worries. You raised a good point and the input is much appreciated. I'm glad KBB helped you in the past and hope we continue to do so in the future.
Cheers,
Micah
Kia's are cheap, Hyundai's are unreliable (in my point of view), I'd go with the Corolla.
The reason why Corollas sell well is that it has brand reputation. This is for people that don't take risks and experiment with their car purchases. The tried and tested resale values and reliability are what make it popular. But for me I'd go with other brands because I do take risks and want something exciting to drive everyday. Reliability for me is subjective and I don't care much for resale values. Just my two cents.
I don't care what stuff is "rated". My 2010 Corolla S is getting 37-38 mostly highway driving and super reliable. People are emptying their wallets into repairs for those fancy double clutches and CVTs and I'm trucking along reliably in my "boring" Corolla. I have a life so the car is good enough for what I need and is extremely satisfying. I will buy another Toyota when the time comes.
Consumer Reports announced the reliability ranking classified by maker in 2012.
1.Scion, 2.Toyota, 3.Lexus, 4.Mazda, 5.Subaru,
6.Honda, 7.Acura, 8.Audi, 9.infiniti, 10.Kia,
11.Cadillac, 12.GMC, 13.Nissan, 14.Mercedes-Benz, 15.Chevrolet,
16.BMW, 17.Hyundai, 18.Volkswagen, 19.Jeep,
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Please check by the homepage of a Consumer report for details.
Jesus Christ, Micha, you're a genius. Making such interesting review of such a dull car takes some talent) Keep up the good work)
There is a reason why the Corolla has sold more units than any other car in the history of the world.
The Ford Model T: 15 million sold; the VW Bug: 21 million sold; the Toyota Corolla: 44 MILLION sold. `Nuf said !
I love my 2012 corolla its a workhorse ive driven it in snow and during the height of hurricane sandy on the jersey turnpike when roads were flooded and blocked but my car performed excellent
So I fell asleep right at 0:00 ... Never mind, I watched simply because KBB makes even a Corolla review entertaining
one reason why people may think the corolla is a horrible car is because its redesign came out back in 2009 & back then the corolla did was better than the many of its competitors at that time it got its update around 2011-2012 but toyota kept with some of the interior design & materials from the 2009 model although the corolla might not have a nicer interior or a flashy exterior the corolla will soon get its redesign by 2013-2014 I think the corolla is the best cars to own its nice and simple!
love the camera work :)
kbb and roadfly, best pro youtube reviewers out there for the US. IMHO
That's a fair point. These days the Corolla's long-term residual values trail the Honda Civic and are essentially on par with the Hyundai Elantra. But you're absolutely right, I should have mentioned as much in the video. Thanks for the comment.
loved my corrolla untill i wrecked it i was very suprised how much my insurance gave me for it they gave me 8400 for a 2006 corolla i. havent bought another one yet but. but im looking for another one this car was awesome never broke down 1 time and my air conditoning worked so dam good always started right up cant wait to buy another one i swear by them
love the review dude! I can really feel the frustration and loathing.
only in a backwards ass culture can reliable and affordable be a bad thing. generally Toyota, specifically Corollas are made for day to day long term practical ownership. people who buy cars every few years won't be interested.
maybe someday you will understand.
I loved the snail at the end. lol
yeah the reviewer was being an ass
The car used here in this review is a 2011, not a 2012. Basically the same car, but stereo system is different and clock was relocated to a different location on the 2012.
I own the 2013 Sport Edition and while I like the car very much, over the last year I have often thought that I could have bought a much nicer/better car for the same price. I've owned Toyotas for the last 10 years, (2 Corollas,1 Camry). So I purchased this car based on my history of dependability with the brand. My 2013 Sport is simple inside, and kind of minimalist in design. I would like to have the 2014 interior in my 2013 Exterior.
After having this car for 10 years and still kicking like when I first bought it new, for the exception of taking it to the body shop for a repaint, it is such an awesome dependable car with a great engine and with just minor common repairs that all cars eventually need. With only a little over 80k miles I am now going to pass this car down for my 17 year old that is an incoming high school senior and hopefully will use it as his college car. As I said earlier, it is very reliable, dependable, and great on gas!!
I am Thinking To Buy This Or The 2011 Version So what is Your advice?
I love this car. It looks beautiful, IMO (I personally think it looks better than the Hyundai). Amazingly reliable, and cheap! What's not to love? Sure, they could've gone for a 5 or 6 speed tranny, but honestly, the car cruises at low RPM on the highway, so there isn't a pressing need for one just yet. Let's not forget that aside from upfront price, the cost of ownership for this car is incredibly low. These things just don't break down.
nice review
@2:21 I Used that compartment to hold my remote garage door opener.
@kbb can you do a long review like this one for the Honda Fit?
Nearly. In the most recent studies, Lexus is the most reliable brand in the UK, followed by Toyota. Hyundai is 9th. Daihatsu stopped selling over here in 2009 but Daihatsu is Toyota, one of the same company. Both use the same engines and platforms on later cars, but everything else you said is spot on.
Corolla keeps going and going and going and going.
its kinda ironic how consumer reports got 40 mpg hwy in the corolla (in both the AT and MT) but only 39 in the elantra
The fact that 250k-300k miles being the rule rather than the exception with the Corolla makes it a smart choice
I generally drive press cars but I do have a Honda S2000 for track events and occasionally drive my wife's MINI Cooper.
Hyundai or Kia have never beaten Toyota in reliability surveys, and in fact their reliability record has decreased to somewhat average. Ford is now beating them, and considering Hyundai's are now more expensive than Toyotas, yes you heard right, you'd expect more.Also the Hyundai 5 year warranty isn't as competitive as the Toyota 5 year one, with Hyundai you must replace even things like brake pads at their dealer where they charge way over the odds for them. A £600 service on a Sonata is normal
I can't wait until I buy my own. I am saving up for this car so when I go to the dealership I pay it in cash.
I agree completely
I love my Anchovy filets too Micah!
ha! i like the snail at the end.
I think it's a sick looking car
This is meant to be a compromise for city and highway driving. Sure, a 6 speed would get slightly better fuel economy, but the 4 speed makes less jerky shifts in the city, and the final drive ratio is as good as the 6 speed.
We need 4 wheel disc brakes and 6 speed manual/auto for all Corolla models in Canada!!!
nice ending
the sunglass holder is meant for TWO sunglasses placed vertically next to each other!
well, at least it's a car that'll give you peace of mind if your wife drives one, and that what matters to me...
Rear wheel drive?
agreed
It's the best selling car of all time because people are ignorant and naive to the options available to them. And no matter what colour it's in, it's beige.
i have a beetle now but i am thinking about a corolla ;basically, because i want a car thats blends in and a bright yellow beetle doesn't do it.
i think its because Mazda is aimed towards a more younger demographic, most Toyota designs are aimed towards older buyers who usually have more money which is why more Toyota's are sold
Having driven my first corolla today, I beg to differ. Even on this latest generation, everything about it just feels loose and disconnected compared to the Jetta TDI that I regularly drive. It was immediately and blatantly obvious why it sells so well though. However, I really don't agree that a car buying decision should be based solely on the car's reliability, especially when getting the best reliability means missing out on so many other things desirable in a car.
Bryan Lo whats to miss out on i have a jetta. and my husband drives the corrolla yea my cars cute but i would never buy one again to many problems every month its something i will eventually get rid of this piece of shit and buy a corrolla seriously if nothing has happened yet. it will my niece has the same problems
The Corolla is sold here in Australia with a 6 speed manual but the auto is still a 4 speed. I don't know why Toyota would sell the same car with only a five speed transmission in America when America is such a huge market. Then again still putting a 4 speed auto in a car makes no sense either.
Hi, I am planning to buy a 2013 1.6AT with 140K km for $7,500. Would it be worth buying a car with such a high KMs on it. Thank you for your time and answer.
Yeah... really worth it
To each his own. I would of liked it if my toyota had more bells and whistles than I might bother doing joy rides instead of basic commuting.
why do all these reviews have the 2011 corolla but say its a 2012 review?
How much is it???
My brother drive a 07 Toyota Camry LE
Oh really I didn't know
i really like the corollas just for the money, I would rather have a focus or mazda 3.. in which is why i own a mazda.
as some say.. " I NEED A TRANSPORTATION APPLIANCE"
There are several good cars out there and a Toyota will always get you there, full stop.Im guessing your in the UK. It depends on if you do a lot of miles per year, sort of 15 to 20,000. Because diesels cars are more expensive to buy and insure in the first place, and diesel is more expensive to buy, the costs aren't as apparent as they first appear, and a petrol will always be more refined and quicker than a petrol, and like you say, manufacturers are getting diesel economy from petrol engines
COROOOOOOOLLLLAAAAAAAAA.....!!
hyundai elantra vs kia sportage vs Toyota corolla??? i just cant choose one....:(
If this car was funner to drive, and had a better looking interior. I believe it would have beaten the elantra for car of the year.
Compareing a corolla to an elantra doesnt make senes. The elantra will break befor you leave the lot.
Maybe so, but a new elantra offers a 10 year - 100k mile warranty for drive-train and that's something some people cant overlook.
I tried to drive my Corolla into canada but was deemed "inadmissable" and had to return home.
Seems like Toyota is putting all their efforts toward hybrids not standard engines
Toyota got caught with their pants down. Let the 'Bleeeeeting' have their ride!
2012 corolla clean
The corolla just needs a redesign now, its the oldest car in its segment. The new model should be out by next year
Corolla is clearly not a winner today, why do people buy it? Because it will never fail you
Snail at the end :)
I think that car needs an alignment lol
That's my car x3
The snail is the answer
i donnow about that, i just bought that as my first car and its fast espacially on downhill, it reminds me of gt 86 of the 80's
No, not word-for-word quoted from him. But I figured I would make mention of it since that was kind of his thought process on the subject matter of crucifiably boring cars. I was just trying to dodge anyone commenting on my comment saying "dude you totally stole that idea from Jeremy Clarckson ZOMG!"
I guess yer damned if you do, damned if you don't.
No love for Honda?
The more boring the car is the more people will like it as a car enthusiast that disturbs me
34 mpg from 1.8Liter engine?? WTF!!
Mom has a 2005, grey with grey cloth. I use it to put my 3 year to sleep when she visits. Such a plain uninspired car.
that's impossible, since the guy driving this car is forever alone
Mazda 3 sells better than this car in Australia because it is a lot more fun to drive and looks a lot more stylish. I'd choose a Mazda 3 over this car any day. Oh and Mazda's are also extremely reliable. So don't know why someone would want a Corolla... soooo boring
he did not even try
34mpg really my 13y/o ZX2 gets 35-40mpgs
toyota is reliable car and not for latest technology. if you are looking for reliability this is the right car for u.
It's was a joke that has clearly sailed way over your head.
'Dozed off in mah corolla, jumped over a deer...' ha.
hi
Still will out sell all other brand you can hate all you want.
Agree, It is a good car but it is long overdue for more gears and 40mpg..the Japanese are loosing to the Koreans..
Civic and Corolla are going to rule the compact car roost until one of the others has proven reliability over a long period time. Of course, thats hard to do when you keep changing the name of your compact (*cough* GM and Chrysler) and you emphasize new technology over proven reliability (Hyundai/Kia and Ford).
I have a 2012 Civic and its powerplant is proven reliable. I'll let someone else do the durability testing on their money with those DI engines with dual clutch 6 speed automatics's
Interior pieces don't fit. Definitely a bang for your buck car!!!
Toyota’s Honda’s nissans are the best, getting a plain Ford or Chevy equals borinnnnggggg
Snail at the end :D
Might be a hint!