2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review - Before You Buy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ย. 2019
- Insane MPG and great price. But is it worth the hybrid premium?
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Toyota Corolla's first ever hybrid makes a strong case thanks to its 52 MPG combined.
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I get around 55-57 mpg. I drive 160 miles a day. About 98% highway. 62mph is the sweet spot on Cruise control. The engine turns off and uses the hybrid mode when it’s level ground or down hill. When not using cruise control you can use the electric motor alone with the engine off, up to 70 mph BUT you have to be progressive with the gas pedal. I bought mine in July 2021, I already have 15,000 miles! No regrets. I get about 550 miles per tank. Only has a 10 gallon gas tank.
I love mine ! I purchased my 2020 Corolla Hybrid January 2020 used for 19k
- I love all the bells and whistles but I love saving on gas even more !!! So this hybrid is a winner in my book
do you have 8000 usd ready for new batteries in 8 years time?
Good video! These cars are really interesting after all, even though it´s not a Volvo :) Keep up the good work!
Great review, good level of detail, I’m buying this car in silver from my bro for 15k and only 4,000 miles.
Very good review !!!
The new Corolla hybrid sedan has just been launched in Australia and is expected to be a best seller,looks great
Nice review. Thank you
Liked the video. Nice point of view of the car.
I put my first 200 miles on one yesterday and it is SO smooth! I’m a low maintenance girl who doesn’t need heated seats or leather anyway. The dealership gave it to me for the price they paid for on their invoice 😀 good thing I use Apple!
What was the price? I'm pretty keen on a low maintenance smooth riding car :)
I put 90 on mine right now, bought yesterday and love it! Hope you enjoy yours.
excellent review
Great video. I drive 11.6 miles a day 6 days a week to work and back. That's about 3.6k miles a year. Better yet @ $3/gallon that is about $200+/year just for work alone.
Will we see an updated review for the 2022 version with the premium package? It seems to make the interior more upscale and it would be good to hear your thoughts
Great video. Thank you so much! I helped me realize that I don't need a hybrid because I drive 10k miles per year only.
Mauricio Córdoba I drive Toyota Yaris almost 30K miles per years.
i have a Prius C hybrid and drive about 10k per year.
Remember guys, the higher gas prices go, the faster the Corolla Hybrid's price premium will be amortized. If gas goes up to $4.5/gal it will take only a little over 4 years for the Corolla Hybrid to start being more economical than the regular Corolla.
oh how right u were
I say it's the most knowledgeable and comprehensive review and the least pretentious. New subscriber here, keep up with your good work!
Thanks for the great video! I'll be looking to buy towards the end of August, beginning of September. My past two cars have been Toyota hybrids. First one was still running fine at 289,000 miles when I traded it in for a Prius C in 2013. Now my 2013 Prius C has nearly 250,0000 miles on it - not even 7 years later (got it in December). With both hybrids never had any issue with the battery and kept the original battery in both cars.
What’s the weather like in the area where you live in winter and summer? I live in Canada and I’m afraid maybe it gets too cold for the batteries and they may not last as long
You said it takes 6.5 years to reach the break-even point when comparing the hybrid to the regular LE, how did you calculate that number? First of all, you should compare it to regular LE with the $2,000 Premium Package. This is because the hybrid has several additional premium features like the triple J LED headlights, alloy wheels, smart entry system with push button start, upgraded 7 inch driver info display, driving modes etc.
Exactly what i was thinking👍
The car's features you mentioned don't factor in the cost and fuel usage, they are irrelevant.
I hate when the reviewer does an incorrect breakeven analysis
We just brought this right hand drive Australia it has spare tyre and the interior is different from this video it has leather accents. As so has good power overtook cars on the highway no problem goes good over 100kph. And has a wireless charger built in on centre console
Great Job Thank You
Good review, I have the 2022, I drive a 100 miles A-day, It did OK I was Spending a $180 a week, 2 weeks in a row with this car I spent $44 per week, Only down fall is on open highway driving everyone passes me and I'm talking about everyone The gas motor is too small 2.3, 2.5 is better.
Here in Colombia we also get a higher trim with leather, android auto (this one also in the base version), sunroof, temporary spare tire, soft touch materials, 2 zone climate control, the thingy in the rear camera view when you move the steering wheel, etc. No blind spot camera though.
Whyyyy do other countries get such better options? Even Canada gets heated everything standard and we don’t. 😩
The hybrid is worth it because if you break even in 6 years, and you get a 6 year loan (common these days), it's the same amount spent per month. At the end you have a reliable, proven drive train that uses less gas and is smoother.
I’ve been thinking hard about this , I got a long daily commute, 170 miles round trip. I fill up every two days, roughly $600 a month in gas , with today prices average 3.70 gal
According to Toyota, the maintenance on the hybrids is far less than the gas-only versions. They don't require the same amount of fluid changes as the gas-only, and some hybrid owners have been reporting getting as much as 100k miles on the original set of brake pads. They did add in Android Auto and the option for power/heated Softex seating.
Purchased one from Mid State Toyota in Asheboro NC in November 2019 and so far ive enjoyed it mainly for the calm traffic nights when no ones on the road so i could go 45mph to stay on electric as much as possible. Also got lifetime warranty on engine/ transmission. as for battery theres plces that can replace the bad cells when that time comes. dealer said anywhere from 400 to 1000 depending on how many are not good.
please can you confirm to me if you don't drive over 45 m/hour (+70km/h) you will consume zero fuel or no need to fuel?
@@boujarmouneismail its mostly about the throttle not the speed your going.
@@justinhall4085 so what is the best speed in average to get the minimum consumption of fuel while driving outside cities or in highways
@@boujarmouneismail for outside cities since the main roads I travel are posted 55mph. I do 55mph in day but at night when there's less people and animals crossing roads I do 45-55mph to keep electric, sometimes I wont turn on cruise control so when I hit a downhill I can let off accelerator to allow the engine to turn off and use EV to increase speed and try to ride the incline on electric as long as no one is behind me. Now for the highway speeds i just do what the posted speed is due to others that may speed and going below the posted speed just to save fuel is not a good idea due to a speed difference.
@@justinhall4085 thank you very much for these informations
Good looking car. I would try out for couple days to see economy and performance. Compare to my focus ecoboost 1l 125ps I can average minimum 46 mpg
I bought the car its really good but the only problem is that the backdoors are small
I like mine so much...don't need to be in line at costco gas station...every 3~4 weeks, especially this challenging time with covid-10. No fancy stuffs, but very reliable. The only complaint is not able to use Android Auto. I don't know what Toyota was thinking.
Other than that, i am enjoying my corolla hybrid.
2021 corolla hybrid has android auto
Nice video. Got mine in 9/2019. For me, i don't care about "breaking even $" point yaliyada blahblahblah, I just want to burn as little f**king gas as possible. Next car will be EV for sure.
I was just thinking along these lines. I drive a gas Corolla CE STD and would love Corolla hybrid for my next ride to reduce my carbon footprint.
Ever notice no one ever asks luxury SUV guzzler buyers to bean count justify spending double to haul groceries and toddlers.
Same. EVs are too much right now and will get better in time. I can get a Corolla and use it for 10 years. In 10 years they will have EVs that are less expensive and have better technology, better range and faster charging.
EV is the crime against the Earth, for sure.
I believe it's a belt free engine so technically it's a maintenance free engine just oil changes
If you're going to do a break-even analysis, you cannot just consider the cost of gas. Compared to the regular Corolla, maintenance will be lower and, because hybrids are better at retaining value, depreciation will be lower.
I have this car and I absolutely LOVE it!
How dose it ride? I’ve been considering getting one. I commute about 700+ miles a week and I want something that rides good.
phsycopiano in my opinion it’s very smooth and comfortable! I also love how quite it is !
It’s a perfect car for commuting especially because of how good it is on gas I only fill up once a month last month it was actually 1 month and two weeks!
Does it have a comfortable ride?
Shujayet Hossain yes I believe so! The seats are very comfy!
Damn ! Should I get one ?? I’m looking for cars right now and this car really catches my attention and it would be my first hybrid
Is the hybrid worth it. If you've ever driven a hybrid you would never want to drive a petrol motor again, they so much smoother and nicer to drive.
How quick is it in Sport Mode? Does it make a (noticeable) difference if you were merging and needed a little extra “get up and go” for those few times when you may need it? I like the Insight but the fact that this has a spare tire is a plus. The fuel mileage on the Corolla Hybrid is amazing too, definitely worth a look.
I love the shade for Miata/brz drivers lmao
Test drove it yesterday. Coming from 2014 corolla one thing right off the bat was how much quieter and smoother it was, especially at lower speeds ! Only wish they had a couple more inches of rear leg room and it'd have been a winner for me. 2014 corolla has 41 inches of rear seat legroom and dwarfs some mid size sedans. Next on the list is to test drive accord hybrid !
What about the Honda Insight?
have been checking out insights too. It's a tad pricier than an accord hybrid in the used market (2018-2020) though. Not too sure why that is considering it's a smaller sibling. One of my friends drives an insight and tells me he gets close to 3.9l/100kms !
Umm, how about longevity of the vehicle... hybrid BY FAR. Also worth discussing, the transmission has a helical/planetary gear-set... will likely be one of the last things to wear out on the vehicle as to where its the first thing on most other vehicles. The Corolla Hybrid is one of the best value cars out on the road.
Also all corolla hybrid made in japan
Can you choose to use the electric battery and not use any gas while you drive ? And save the gas when the battery is dead or too low to drive ?
Best looking hybrid on the market, sleeper for fuel economy.
Agreed
True!!
What if I use for 🚕 taxi ...?
I'm trying to trade my Toyota Corolla2017 with Toyota Corolla hybrid 2021
Nice review.....
Texas is about 900 miles across I-10 when I had the prettiest I was always able to get about 10 to 12 miles per gallon more than the EPA but then again like her never saw anything about 50 miles per hour on the interstate
Hi is this car good for ride sharing?
how much do i pay a month if i lease the car avoiding the scam
0-60 ? MLs per KW ? KW ? Suspension ?
These gas estimates seem so shocking to me. I live in Anchorage Alaska and it takes me 30 minutes just to get to the other side of the municipality! If I want to visit my sister in the suburbs it's 20 miles. If I want to go to the town over it's 40 miles. I think a hybrid would help my gas spending more than $800.
Great drivers Ed vehicle
I've been driving 50 yr and never had heated seats.
The old Corolla only had a 1.4 engine, how is the 1.8 not fast enough
Not sure why you would compare to base Corolla L.
You need to compare to an LE with the option package that has Smart Key to be most equivalent. Then the price difference isn’t as dramatic.
Also, the hybrid drives much nicer at low speeds. 0-30mph in city traffic feels much faster in the hybrid.
Also, you save on brake pads in stop and go driving due to the regenerative braking. Original brakes will last many times longer on the hybrid.
If you drive in mostly city traffic, you will only get around 25 mpg in the LE sedan vs around 55 mpg in the hybrid. Less than half the fuel. On the highway, there might “only” be an 8-10 mpg difference.
Your math also depends on gas prices staying the same for 6 years.
Hybrid is a no brainer choice for anyone who mostly drives on surface streets.
I get 40 mpg and averaging 37 city in my corolla le :)
AvieaGaming You clearly don’t do much stop and go traffic and use AC every day and have some highway driving mixed in.
When I drive true city driving with traffic with no highway driving at all and use air conditioner daily, it’s not difficult for fuel economy to get below 30 mpg.
webcomment i take city streets to work its 35 miles round trip, i just use cruise control it saves me more gas, thats all i’m saying use cc if you want to save even more money on gas, i also live in Arizona so its 115 by noon i use ac everyday
AvieaGaming If you use cruise control, it isn’t much stop and go traffic. If you drive in heavy traffic with lots of stop signs and red lights, the hybrid will give you massively better fuel economy.
I was so close to wanting to buy this car, but the fact that it doesn't have a spare tire is a deal breaker for me. I find it way more convenient to install a spare instead of patching a hole the wrong way
Aurva Roy, I just bought the 2020 Corolla Hybrid yesterday. The lack of a spare was almost a deal breaker for me too, but I decided I will just bite the bullet, buy a spare, and store it in the existing spot for it under the floor of the trunk (along with a jack).
I really liked the feel of the car during my test drive, and I found that I liked the instrument panel and climate controls much more than what was available in the 2020 Prius Prime that I also took for a drive. My previous car was a 2013 Prius C, which served me well (and is now going to my son). The Prius C taught me to be a more patient driver, and I find driving to be more relaxing as a result.
So go buy a spare tire and keep it in the trunk man.
I just bought this car on the drive home from buying it I got 64.5 MPG that wasn’t on the info screen (it said 66.2 MPG) that was at the pump 400 miles burned 6.2 gallons of gas
What year Corolla hybrid?
if i want a navi system on this car, what option do i have? paying subscription of entune?
Just use Apple Car Play.
"The gas pedal is basically useless..." LOL that's awesome!
I paid about $20k including tax for my Prius C back in 2014. and now it's been DC. That's why I'm here. Don't they call these brakes Regen? Nowadays it got so advanced they call it one-pedal drive for EV car with different regen settings.
How much does it cost to add a good after market blind spot warning system?
2021 corolla hybrid comes with a $500 blind spot monitoring plus rear cross traffic alert option package.
The battery dies at 80,000?
Is 120hp enough to go up hills?
Does the back seats fold down completely flat?
I have a Prius C which has only 99 hp and it is able to go up our hills in San Fran without issue
Cecil E
What about quickly slowing down; then quickly speeding up; during freeway merges at rush hour??
Any issues?
@@oskarngo9138 I have a 2012 Prius C, and no issues with that, is not the fastest car when it's about acceleration, but not the slowest either, and also the top speed is quite fast.
all the cons you said are the pros for most of the good divers
anybody own a toyota corolla hybrid here? does it have Toyota's legendary reliability or are there a little more problems than normal?
Ryan maybe you'll know in a few more years.
Just to mention that not everyone will want heated seats as we live in areas with great weather.
Great car !!
I like it
TOYOTA should be put better paint in this corolla my car is only 15 days old and have chips in the paint . I am a very careful person with my car if you want a scratched car in few days buy corolla same thing happened with my 2015 .
What I don't understand is how can't this get any better gas mileage than the Camry Hybrid with 2.5L engine that has 204hp combined? Not to mention it is only $5K more than this thing.
Tuğrul Berk UySal $5K more is a lot of difference in this price class. Under $25K vs nearly $30K are different classes. Lots of people can’t bump up to a car that’s $5K more money.
My dad has the Camry and he averages 5.2 L per hundred kilometers, and my Corolla averages 3.8 L per hundred kilometres
Lovely honest I hated my hybrid gave it back it was used broke down the first day 🙃 thanks don't buy hybrid
Great review. No Android auto? That's so sad!
Makes me wonder if it is programmable.
2021 Corolla Hybrid has Android Auto
Is it made in the US or Japan?
Kinda late response, but these are made in Japan.
Actually my 2020 Corolla LE was made in Michigan, USA. Some are made in Japan
the the corolla 300 lbs lighter than the pruis I think the mileage is better they are fudging the numbers if you look online at fuelly corolla is 1mpg ahead
I agree with your review... I was disappointed with acceleration.. It's too much of compromise for fuel economy
The bad thing is don’t have sun roof it is totally fucked up
Lacking some good stuff
Just get the Camry LE hybrid... it’s just as economical, its much faster and has more features
HOW LONG DOES THE BATTERY LAST YEARS/MILES BEFORE IT HAS TO BE CHANGED
SANTA BARBARA 300 thousand
People with the 2nd gen prius have theirs last a good 110k-150k miles but they have improved battery technology since then, you could probably get at least 200k miles.
That's what everyone asks about the hybrids... I've owned two Toyota Hybrids (Prius ((2nd gen)) and Prius C). My first Prius got traded in at nearly 290000 miles and the original battery was fine. My current car, Prius C, is nearly at 250,000 miles and zero battery issues
You’re driving the car in a spirited way contrary to the way the car is intended to be driven. Obviously your trying to highlight its handling, but again that’s the design paradigm of the car.
There should be no oil change required on the eCVT transmission so you will save some money on expensive automatic transmission oil there.
How do you think the gears move? Water?
about 4Qts of Toyota CVT oil. If you want it to last longer you still better change that fluid every 30,000 miles
There is no reason to change oil in an e-CVT. It is even simpler than a manual transmission as it only contains one planetary gear set.
there is no such thing as a maintenance free transmission. CVT, Manual or standard automatic. I know 4 Toyota mechanics and ALL say that the CVT fluid should be changed at 30,000 to 40,000 miles. If you wait to 60,000...forget it. You have already missed the change window. Saving money at the expense of possible not making it to 250,000 miles is not worth the savings. Fine if you are passing the car on to another person after a few years but not a good thing if you plan on keeping the car for years.
@@eugenegolden4174 The Prius transmission is similar to what you would find in a fully electrical vehicle and therefore requires very little maintenance. It is not a traditional CVT, DSG or automatic transmission.
IS IT A GOOD CAR TO USE AS A LYFT/UBER DRIVER
Probably. Uber and Lyft drives a lot, after all.
So far, so good! Not even a week. The car is sure footed, handles great, looks a lot better than Prius and, unlike my Honda Civic Hybrid piece of shit, really gets the great mileage!
Deciding between this and Mazda3
mark12345680 omg !same thing 😅😅
Get the Corolla hybrid, you should not be even deciding, this vehicle is hundred times more reliable than the Mazda3, and more efficient.
Toyota hands down much better vehicle
My wife averages 60.5 mpg in the 2021 I got for her.
Good review, but this car has been assembled really shitty, even though they did it in Japan. The plastic panels tapping, the passenger’s door started make a noice after 6 month driving. The torpedo consist of 3 different type of material, they all black, but different black 🤦♂️ Resume: nice dynamics, great fuel consumption, but feels so cheap inside.
Who in this day and age cares about 0 - 60 times?!
Literally tens of millions of people.
It's a bit of a silly question to be fair......
So many people enjoy the experience of a good car and engine. Even if you don't always use that power, it's nice to know it's there.
@@chilly6470 when you sit in and then do DC traffic at 15 mph for 3 hours a day....a good air conditioner is a higher priority
@@eugenegolden4174...... That's the number one priority. Without question.
Would a guy my size fit? 6'3 250lbs
Grady Gilchrist nah lose weight
@@Errhhk I am a bodybuilder so ain't gonna happen.
maybe a Camry Hybrid
you will fit in the front maybe not in the back
no bsm is a no go for me
can be added along with rear cross traffic alert for $500
my new kia ceed 1.5t does 55 mpg.
can someone please explain why anyone would buy a hybrid? you gain nothing. you also have to buy new batteries costing 8000 usd in 8 to 10 years time.
my friend just bought one and says it does 50 mpg rotfl. worse than my new kia. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME. it's just a con to fleece u of cash
everything about this car had me until no android auto. That is something it should be mandatory.
William Ramos The 2021s and maybe some late build 2020s will have Android Auto.
Why this review comparing a hybrid to a luxury or a big engine car. Unintelligent review this car is made to save not to race or look for luxury feature. Smh
Those shitty rims gotta go ! 🌊🏄
This car is small inside, thin tires for easy flats, check engine trash car.
If you're not going to show anything about Volvo's I am going to unsubscribe
You should watch our other videos. We do 1-2/week