Dan, I really admire this super sensible, super efficient (75 miles per Imperial gallon) Corolla but still have two major issues with Toyota. I share vertical dimensions with you but with all my height in the torso, I literally cannot fit inside this generation of Corolla sedan or hatch. In contrast, my old Matrix clone (Vibe) leaves me with at least two inches of spare headroom. Speaking of that very popular Matrix, why won't Toyota sell us the supremely sensible Corolla wagon that keeps all the virtues of this sedan but adds so much more practicality? Heck, they even sell an AWD Hybrid Corolla wagon in Japan that comes from the same factory as this sedan. Regular gas is nearly a buck fifty a litre these days, if car shoppers aren't 'hyped' about the incredible fuel efficiency and proven reliability Toyota Hybrids offer now, they never will be.
I’m right there with you! The Corolla wagon is slick (though it doesn’t help in the headroom department), and Subaru has long built a similarly sized wagon that would seemingly be perfect for the Canadian market. Alas, consumers just don’t seem all that interested, while automakers would rather bring in more profitable crossovers (the Corolla Cross, for instance). Sadly, it would seem the days of the wagon are done in this part of the world.
@@danilika9420 With the sole exception of the larger Outback, the days of affordable wagon availability are in suspension but you can certainly buy a luxury station wagon if you have the $$$$$$. In regard to the Subaru Levorg, if anyone can still sell a wagon it is Subaru and the Levorg would be a worthwhile upgrade to the Impreza hatch. When the new Corolla Cross Hybrid arrives it will represent something close to a modern Matrix with improved mpg but its CUV shape will never be able to cut through the air like that sleeker Corolla wagon.
@@rightlanehog3151 I have it on good authority that there were talks of bringing the Levorg to Canada when it first went into production, but without any U.S. interest in doing the same it was impossible to build a business case for it.
@@danilika9420 That's a fair point. Even with 98% overlap, we do occasionally get models in Canada that don't go on sale Stateside. The C-Class wagon, Chevy Orlando and second generation Kia Rondo come immediately to mind. In the case of Toyota Motor Corporation, we had the extra model year of Matrix, Venza and Prius v as a gesture to our different tastes so there lingers a frustrating hint of a possibility automakers might treat us like an independent country some day.
@@rightlanehog3151 For the most part, these are financial decisions. In the case of the trio of Toyotas you mentioned, since the regulatory work had already been done, the additional costs were minimal. In the case of the Levorg, all the costs associated with regulatory approvals - safety and emissions, mostly - would have been up to Subaru Canada alone. With the C-Class, it’s easier, since it’s a variant. We also had the Nissan Micra for a time, which wasn’t offered in the U.S., so that would’ve been on Nissan Canada to take care of everything.
Great review! I can't believe that you are the first reviewer to mention the tiny button for the hvac, i saw it in the first 5 minutes and yet nobody mention this! Imagine older people driving and trying to find the right button to clear the windshield fog! This car is a nightmare on many front as for ease of use: the backseat fold but the release system is in the middle of the car(instead of close to the door), the backseat headrest are fixed, blocking view for no good reason, the location of usb port and seat heater....the ergonomy team on this one missed a couple of meeting...The rest of the car seems real good but these thing would irritate me on a daily basis....
I love having lane trace and adaptive cruise control, but he's totally right that it's not AI, and you need to learn its quirks to enjoy it properly. One thing that REALLY annoys me is when the car in front of you turns right (say at a green traffic light), your adaptive cruise control will still act like something is there for much longer than it should and apply the brakes inappropriately.
What's crazy is Volkswagen developed those concept XL1 decades ago that could travel 100km on 1-2 litres of fuel but they never went into mass production due to greed and cost of producing those things. Its credible we're able to achieve those numbers today with a car that cost around 30k. Toyota's legendary brand when it comes to hybrid tech.
I genuinely love this car. I don’t drive on the highway all that often. If the mpg average is accurate, I’m getting 62.7 mpg. It depends on how you drive, and I tend to speed a little bit. Really really like this car.
@@realilty yes. I get over 1000kms or about 650miles to a single tank. I have the 2022 carolla hybrid. Love it. Even two years later, I have noticed a drop of maybe 20 miles.
@@beestorm7609 Thanks for your response. I can't believe that range lol! I'm currently doing a lot of research on hybrids but I don't want to just see numbers from websites, I want to ask real world drivers what they are getting in real world conditions... It seems that this car out performs most up to the 22 year. The mpgs drop in later models. Roughly how many kilometers per tank are you able to reach in winter driving? I drive a 2013 prius and it takes a big hit in the winter. Are you able to reach anywhere near 700 kms per tank in winter driving? 10 mile drop off a year is quite significant no?
I haven't one built but can back out if I want to I don't expect a race at all just want to know how it does on the highway on hills or passing people on the highway
Hyundai Elantra hybrid vs Corolla = opinion? I have tested the Corolla - I found it not "fun" to drive (low hp). Is there other hybrids that might be "fun", yet no too expensive? I drive 90% city , not every day. Toronto, senior.
Here in the U.S.A. I would gladly trade my unused Satellite radio for a chance at all the options available to our neighbors to the north. And don't get me started on the lack of a standard in Canada spare tire. Hey Toyota, flats happen.
My recommendation is to go drive both and see which you prefer! There are going to be aspects of each that I like but you may not, so it's important that you get a feel for them and see how they work for you. If it were my money, I'd probably stick with the Corolla. Cheers!
I have been a mechanic for 12 years I rarely work on toyotas unless it's normal wear and tear. I work on hyundai alot there suspension wear is extremely fast and even had a few year old hyundais with bad motors that had to be replaced
Elantra Hybrid is a better initial value for the money but could have potential long-term reliability issues. Judge for yourself, search for "Hyundai DCT issue".
Same powertrain as the Prius, just no available all-wheel drive. The Corolla is also a little less quirky and a bit more user-friendly in terms of overall simplicity. If it's value you're after, go with the Corolla Hybrid!
*OMG 3.6L/ 100km , that's amazing, so in theory with a 42L tank you could get a range of 1166km*
In theory.. IN THEORY
It is not amazing… it is hard to believe… for foreigners: this is the equivalent of 65 [imperial] MPG
@@robertoguerra5375 thank you, I was trying to work it out. Yea, its not that good when you can have a outlander PHEV doing 150+ mpg
Dan, I really admire this super sensible, super efficient (75 miles per Imperial gallon) Corolla but still have two major issues with Toyota. I share vertical dimensions with you but with all my height in the torso, I literally cannot fit inside this generation of Corolla sedan or hatch. In contrast, my old Matrix clone (Vibe) leaves me with at least two inches of spare headroom. Speaking of that very popular Matrix, why won't Toyota sell us the supremely sensible Corolla wagon that keeps all the virtues of this sedan but adds so much more practicality? Heck, they even sell an AWD Hybrid Corolla wagon in Japan that comes from the same factory as this sedan. Regular gas is nearly a buck fifty a litre these days, if car shoppers aren't 'hyped' about the incredible fuel efficiency and proven reliability Toyota Hybrids offer now, they never will be.
I’m right there with you! The Corolla wagon is slick (though it doesn’t help in the headroom department), and Subaru has long built a similarly sized wagon that would seemingly be perfect for the Canadian market. Alas, consumers just don’t seem all that interested, while automakers would rather bring in more profitable crossovers (the Corolla Cross, for instance). Sadly, it would seem the days of the wagon are done in this part of the world.
@@danilika9420 With the sole exception of the larger Outback, the days of affordable wagon availability are in suspension but you can certainly buy a luxury station wagon if you have the $$$$$$. In regard to the Subaru Levorg, if anyone can still sell a wagon it is Subaru and the Levorg would be a worthwhile upgrade to the Impreza hatch. When the new Corolla Cross Hybrid arrives it will represent something close to a modern Matrix with improved mpg but its CUV shape will never be able to cut through the air like that sleeker Corolla wagon.
@@rightlanehog3151 I have it on good authority that there were talks of bringing the Levorg to Canada when it first went into production, but without any U.S. interest in doing the same it was impossible to build a business case for it.
@@danilika9420 That's a fair point. Even with 98% overlap, we do occasionally get models in Canada that don't go on sale Stateside. The C-Class wagon, Chevy Orlando and second generation Kia Rondo come immediately to mind. In the case of Toyota Motor Corporation, we had the extra model year of Matrix, Venza and Prius v as a gesture to our different tastes so there lingers a frustrating hint of a possibility automakers might treat us like an independent country some day.
@@rightlanehog3151 For the most part, these are financial decisions. In the case of the trio of Toyotas you mentioned, since the regulatory work had already been done, the additional costs were minimal. In the case of the Levorg, all the costs associated with regulatory approvals - safety and emissions, mostly - would have been up to Subaru Canada alone. With the C-Class, it’s easier, since it’s a variant. We also had the Nissan Micra for a time, which wasn’t offered in the U.S., so that would’ve been on Nissan Canada to take care of everything.
Great review! I can't believe that you are the first reviewer to mention the tiny button for the hvac, i saw it in the first 5 minutes and yet nobody mention this! Imagine older people driving and trying to find the right button to clear the windshield fog! This car is a nightmare on many front as for ease of use: the backseat fold but the release system is in the middle of the car(instead of close to the door), the backseat headrest are fixed, blocking view for no good reason, the location of usb port and seat heater....the ergonomy team on this one missed a couple of meeting...The rest of the car seems real good but these thing would irritate me on a daily basis....
Owned corollas for years id try one now days
Annoying background music (noise) but otherwise great review! 👍🏼
I love having lane trace and adaptive cruise control, but he's totally right that it's not AI, and you need to learn its quirks to enjoy it properly.
One thing that REALLY annoys me is when the car in front of you turns right (say at a green traffic light), your adaptive cruise control will still act like something is there for much longer than it should and apply the brakes inappropriately.
Thanks for sharing!
What's crazy is Volkswagen developed those concept XL1 decades ago that could travel 100km on 1-2 litres of fuel but they never went into mass production due to greed and cost of producing those things. Its credible we're able to achieve those numbers today with a car that cost around 30k. Toyota's legendary brand when it comes to hybrid tech.
Just bought one and waiting time in australia is 3-6 months. Is this saturn blue? Still can't decide ok through color
I genuinely love this car. I don’t drive on the highway all that often. If the mpg average is accurate, I’m getting 62.7 mpg. It depends on how you drive, and I tend to speed a little bit. Really really like this car.
Are you able to get 1000 kms on a single tank of gas? I'm considering getting this car and that's the main reason why.
@@realilty yes. I get over 1000kms or about 650miles to a single tank. I have the 2022 carolla hybrid. Love it. Even two years later, I have noticed a drop of maybe 20 miles.
@@beestorm7609 Thanks for your response. I can't believe that range lol! I'm currently doing a lot of research on hybrids but I don't want to just see numbers from websites, I want to ask real world drivers what they are getting in real world conditions... It seems that this car out performs most up to the 22 year. The mpgs drop in later models. Roughly how many kilometers per tank are you able to reach in winter driving? I drive a 2013 prius and it takes a big hit in the winter. Are you able to reach anywhere near 700 kms per tank in winter driving? 10 mile drop off a year is quite significant no?
@@realilty I will do a bit of math and get back to you! I live in Tennessee. Our winters get below zero c, is that okay for your data?
@@beestorm7609 That's perfect. Thanks man I really appreciate it 👍
I wish they had this as a hatchback.
They sell them in Europe and Japan.
Isn’t that the Corolla Fielder?
@@HarukiYamamoto The Fielder is a wagon
We just baught one in Penticton BC. We love it.
I haven't one built but can back out if I want to I don't expect a race at all just want to know how it does on the highway on hills or passing people on the highway
Hyundai Elantra hybrid vs Corolla = opinion? I have tested the Corolla - I found it not "fun" to drive (low hp). Is there other hybrids that might be "fun", yet no too expensive? I drive 90% city , not every day. Toronto, senior.
The Camry Hybrid is substantially more powerful and spacious yet nearly as fuel efficient.
Here in the U.S.A. I would gladly trade my unused Satellite radio for a chance at all the options available to our neighbors to the north. And don't get me started on the lack of a standard in Canada spare tire. Hey Toyota, flats happen.
Good news, the Corolla Hybrid Premium package is now on sale Stateside. The Toyota Jeff TH-cam channel just did a video about it.
Hyundai elantra hybrid vs toyota corolla hybrid ?? Which one should one go with .?
My recommendation is to go drive both and see which you prefer! There are going to be aspects of each that I like but you may not, so it's important that you get a feel for them and see how they work for you. If it were my money, I'd probably stick with the Corolla. Cheers!
I would take toyota any day, reliability is something hyundai doesn't have, belive me im an automotive mechanic
I have been a mechanic for 12 years I rarely work on toyotas unless it's normal wear and tear. I work on hyundai alot there suspension wear is extremely fast and even had a few year old hyundais with bad motors that had to be replaced
Elantra Hybrid is a better initial value for the money but could have potential long-term reliability issues. Judge for yourself, search for "Hyundai DCT issue".
and it’s the only Toyota “MADE in JAPAN”
Not the only one. Venza, 4Runner, Prius, Land Cruiser also made in Japan.
Hola si cambio el rin 15 q trae de agencia por un 17 de igual de agencia. Modifica el consumo de gasolina o el funcionamiento del carro? Gracias
Obvio
Just ordered one.
Congratulations on your new car and thanks for watching our review!
Coming to buy rn.👌🇨🇦
How did you connect apple car play wirelessly?
CarPlay isn't wireless in the Corolla; a phone has to be plugged in to connect.
How does this compare to a pruis I have seen its cheaper
Same powertrain as the Prius, just no available all-wheel drive. The Corolla is also a little less quirky and a bit more user-friendly in terms of overall simplicity. If it's value you're after, go with the Corolla Hybrid!
it's not like you won't memorize where the buttons are after a few weeks
...duh 🤣
I loved your review except your mpg made no sense to this American...you should mention both...
Divide 237/(liters/100km) and you'd get mpg. So, in this case, the car does ~66 mpg (237/3.6).
You look like Triple H
Be less talk, talk too much