2014 Toyota Corolla S - Review & Test Drive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ย. 2014
- The 2014 Toyota Corolla features a 1.8L inline 4-cylinder engine with DOHC, 16 valves, and Dual VVT-i. The S trim comes with either a CVT or a 6 speed manual transmission. The Corolla has a MacPherson strut suspension up front with disc brakes (front and rear), and a rear torsion beam suspension.
Interior Features Include:
- LED low beams
- LED daytime running lights
- Integrated fog lights
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
- Rear deck spoiler
- Auto climate control w/ pollen filter
- Entune audio with 6.1" touchscreen
- Integrated backup camera
- SofTex-trimmed heated front seats
- 8 way power adjustable front driver seat
- 60/40 split fold down rear seats
- Cruise control
- Leather wrapped steering wheel (w/ audio and bluetooth controls)
- Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
- Remote keyless entry
- Optional power tilt/slide moonroof
Convenience Package Includes:
- Smart key system on front doors and trunk
- Push button start
- Navigation and 6.1" Touch Screen Display
MSRP as tested: $23,570
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This is actually the best review i've ever seen, because you really understand what a car is and who's buying it, you've really found the point.
Yeah we're car enthusiasts and yes we love power but we're minority in car consumers, and most car reviewers are car enthusiast and most of the time they end their videos saying that they're boring cars because they lack of power and torque, and those cars don't have that racing purpose at all.
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By the way I'll love to see a review of a Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 because I actually have a Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI trend & fun (2011 model) and I'm thinking to sell it and buy the disco
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I own a 94 Corolla with over 300k miles and no mechanical problems at all.
***** 90% stock from factory.
That's believable. I bet you just did regular maintenance like fluid at the required points and replacing the timing belt when it's due
I had a very similar experience with my 95 Corolla
wochoa My uncle has a similar story, very reliable, practical vehicles.
wochoa Mines an 05 with 154,000 miles. Never once had to be repaired for anything. This is why I want that corolla in the video next haha
Normally, I find car reviewers lacking any mechanical knowledge and reviewing the car related to its intended function. Surprisingly, these reviews are fantastic. Informative and loving the technical knowledge. Best I've seen in a long time.
YES!
My mom just bought a 2015 Corolla , and let me tell you this car perfect for everything . If your on highway the car behave very well , I mean you could go 80 mph at 2200 rpm that's crazy, it's very quiet inside , my mom is very happy with this car .
80 MPH at 2200 rpm??????????????????????????
That's remarkably fuel efficient, wow!!
similar to my saab
They must have improved a bit over the years. My 2006 Corolla with the 5 speed manual would have to do 4031 RPM to do 80 MPH. Yeah...
Try 1300 rpm at 80mph on the honda accord
You can thank the added overdrive gear, that’s what helps you maintain high speeds with low engine rpms.
Corollas are probably the best dependable car you can buy, I have a 2003 Corolla S, that a I bought new, its my secondary vehicle and it still runs like a champ.
I have a 1999 4Runner limited with 300k, still take it to mountains and daily drive.
Just got this car as my first car, I like every bit of it so far. :D
Kevin Choi I got it as my first car too exactly a year ago.
+Kevin Choi How's the CVT and have you experienced issues, if any, with the car yet?
+WuWei Xu mines 22k miles and no issues shifting is by far still just as smooth
+WuWei Xu No issues whatsoever. Gear ratio changes are smoother than actual gears. Paddies let you enter manual mode for a bit even in just D mode. It let's you 'shift' gears on the fly, pretty helpful if you need engine braking.
how bout now?
Thank you for the honest review. It's nice to hear someone actually rate this car for what it is - its incredible how some reviews on youtube expect a 300hp/dual clutch on these things. it costed me roughy $100/year to regularly maintain a corolla in the day. Reliable Park, Drive, Reverse car that will serve 200k miles easily.
I wish it drove like a Jetta/Audi A3, though! Then the Corolla would be perfect!
It could, if you swap the engines or were to buy a Jetta/Audi engine, given the thrust-to-weight ratio this car is more likely to be compatible to a Jetta/Audi engine.
You mean 300k
I know it's fun to harp on the corolla but I really like the new styling. Headlights look great and even the side mirrors look sporty. My god how far we've come that even corollas look this cool.
The car world is great these days!
Engineering Explained my favorite corolla, like everyone's else, is the ae86. Long live the hachi roku
I like that they've kept the same tiny digital clock in the dash for like 30 years.
rorschach775 my 96 has it.
Now look at the 2022 corolla, looks better than it ever has
Great review. I just helped my daughter purchased the same model few months ago. Why Corolla? We have 2003 Corolla CE with 630,000 km and still drives like a year old car. The only thing that was replaced in the engine is just the starter at 475,000 km. The front suspension was replaced at 420,000 km, sway bar at 530,000 km, wheel bearing in both front and rear at driver's side at 425,000 km, rear wheel bearing at passenger's side at 600,000km, the other is still original. The rest are original other than the normal replacement of spark plugs, pcv valve, serpentine belt, brake pads. The front rotor is still original! Yes the rotor is 630,000 km. This car is driven around 57,000 km per year, all summer and winter here in Toronto. The only maintenance I regularly do is oil change, cleaning of throttle body and MAF sensor. Drive it normally and I still average 15 km/l during summer and 14 km/l during winter. Ofcourse you have to be a safe and courteous driver to have the car live this long. Am I lucky to continue enjoy driving this car or the fact remains that if you treat any kind of car properly that it will reward you with long reliable vehicle. By the way, since owning this 2003 Corolla CE, only 2 ocassions this car failed to start. First, when after 5 years the battery reached it life, and secondly, when the starter failed. This car just simply starts in all kind of weather condition. Thank you toyota. You are the car that is fun to drive and own.
Manuel Galang Wow 630,000 km!! That's awesome. Are you filipino btw? You base mileage on km, and I noticed your last name is Galang.
Manuel, amazing details on your prized Corolla. I'm jealous of that mileage and I'm hoping you get it to a million. Is it a manual transmission or automatic?
My cousin is a mechanic an he reckons if you want to buy the most practical, affordable, reliable car you can't go past a Corolla
+Gibbet Hoskins
Here in Brazil the corolla is an expensive car, only people with money can buy a corolla. Unfortunately, I hate my countr
Engenheiro Mecânico Sorry to hear man, i don't often hear Brazillian's say that
Funny how people throw around adjectives to describe Corolla such as "economic & affordable", like they can just throw around 21k-18k effortlessly or are they just completely oblivious of how that actually sounds to MOST people world wide and even in the US that's a significant amount of money, given the frequency at which most people in US could say that.
Is this still true of the CVTs?
Hilux
Driving a 1993 corolla, amazing to see the progress it's made from then to now
Just bought one! This car is actually really fun to drive once you engage Sport mode and manual shifting. It has a very sporty feel to it without sacrificing comfort. For the price, it's a great car in my opinion.
only thing is that CVT.. cvts are garbage transmission the break like glass
@@AdemJashari56 Not the Toyota ones
@@AdemJashari56 75k miles. Not a single difference in transmission quality from day 1.
@@thatsreallyamoon lmaoo 75k as if that like a really long time! i would expect even a Yugo product to last 75k miles let alone a Toyota transmission.. txt me back when you have reached 180k... then will seee
Ok. Feel free to Google 2014 Corolla miles. Some high-commuting people already have made it 150k miles. But that doesn't matter to you; you only want data that verifies your outlook that CVT Bad.
Hard to go wrong with a Corolla, no matter what year it is.
Great review. I'm a Mechanical Engineering student myself, and I bought a 2017 Corolla SE to replace my "fun & unreliable" MINI Clubman S. Most reviewers snobbishly pan the car, but it's a decent driver, and it's rock-solid reliable. This is my first Japanese car, after having a go with American and Europeans for the last 17 years. That is more important than anything else, speaking from the viewpoint of someone who just ditched a sport-tuned, turbocharged British/German car that cost 50% of purchase price in maintenance. From an engineering perspective, that "measly" 132 horsepower, dated engine design translates to higher fatigue endurance limits in the powertrain, has collectively accumulated billions of miles of proven performance, has had the benefit of incremental iterative refinements, all of which are far superior to a "cutting-edge" design that may diminish the car's reliability. Nobody who even looks at this car cares about speed, maneuverability, or uniqueness; they care about getting from point A to B with minimal fuss and unpleasant surprises. Toyota knows who their audience is, and 50 years of production speaks for itself. A Corolla is not meant to be a track car, it's meant to be the car that goes 250,000 miles without a sweat, and without denting your wallet. The car is a good performer, the engine bay facilitates easy long-term maintenance, and it has adequate power for 99% of driving.
I like my Corolla, and kudos for a technical review that focuses on its individual merits.
I have owned this car for a year and of all the reviews I have watched you reviewed this car perfectly. Great car and a great review!
I travel a lot and i been driving same since 2014 till now 2019 with 370,000 km and I got to say other than regular requirements like oil, tire, filter etc i have never experienced a major problem with this car
Nahom glad to know it lasted you that long! Thanks hope mine does too
This is by far the best review of the new Toyota Corolla S yet!! Thumbs up my friend!! I l like the corolla S and I love your in depth review of it!!
I just love your in-depth reviews. They save me the trip of going to the dealer.
I love the way you go into detail with these reviews, think about different types of viewers and unbias view. Thank you not many people like you on TH-cam.
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Another excellent review ! Very thorough. I really like the format of your reviews, covering every aspect of the car - the mechanics, the exterior, the interior, the tech features. the driving experience, fuel economy, pros n cons. I've always believed that engineers make great car reviewers, and this is excellent proof !
Please teach other reviewers a thing or two because this is how a car should be reviewed ! Say, are they paying you for these reviews ? I'd hope so.
With no hesitation do I say that you are, by far, the best car reviewer on TH-cam, and I have seen many reviews and reviewers.
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Very professional, informative, and non biased review. Thank you for your videos. I suggest you do a review on the accord sport because there aren't any reviews out there that are as helpful and informative. Cheers.
This was a nice review! 2014 Corollas are great, Thanks.
He is definitely the only real review person on TH-cam
One of the best reviews I watched. Thank you very much for the great job. Keep up the good work ! :D
I like your review because ir hard to get a review of a car that you looking to buy and they just tell you what they like but not what mechanical off the car or the ups and donw of it.. overall good review thank you
I've got a 2012 wrx and my other car is a 2015 Corolla s, I don't feel boring driving this Corolla and I enjoy driving it , the brake is better then my wrx , takes corner like champ lol
now this is what i call a perfect car review! excellent! thanks!
Great review. You nailed it down. Gave everything to decide whether or not I should go for it....keep up the good work👍
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Fantastic work, as always!
I like these performance cars that you're doing.
Thanks. Maybe if I play my cards right I'll get my hands on a Smart Car.
Engineering Explained lol
Good review, spot on. I just bought a 2015 Toyota Corolla S Plus, very impressed with the amount of comfort, performance & features for an economy car.
Timothy Shelsea Congrats on your new ride!
Thanks!
Timothy Shelsea How are you liking the 2015 Toyato Corolla S Plus so far? I am looking to purchase one here soon would love any feedback you can give me. Thank you in advance
wardgregg2001 After having the car for about a month and a half, I'm still very happy. I've watched some comparison videos with other cars in its class like the Mazda 3 and Honda civic and have drawn these conclusions... The Mazda 3 is the most sporty & fun to drive and the Honda Civic is the most youthful & modern tech featured. The Corolla seems the most refined and grown up. ..in other words, my Corolla S Plus feels like I could park it next to an Audi A4 or BMW 3 series and it would fit in. The LED highlights are a win and the S Plus features make it the only version I'd buy. Very happy overall.
Timothy Shelsea Thank you for the feedback. I'm going to go get it here soon.
You like the corolla (like the format of your car reviews), you like Formula 1, i like your videos. You have earned a new subscriber and a top 5 of favorite youtubers. Keep up the good work.
One of the best first cars to buy. Very comfortable and easy to drive.
The reputation Toyota has for boring, economy car is really rooted in the American and European mindset that I'd call, First World Problems. This mindset made Toyota create separate brands for luxury cars, Lexus in the first place. If you look at the models Toyota offers in the Asian, Australian and JDM market; Toyota has some luxurious and exciting models that rival or even surpass its sibling Lexus has to offer. Examples include Toyota Crown, Crown Majesta sedans and Alphard/Vellfire minivans. Search them in google and see what I'm talking about.
My Brother has a 1986 toyota cressida and indeed it was such a luxurious car for its days, came with power mirror, window, cruise control, power locks, alarm, headlight washer fluid, and amplified am/fm radio with cassette
I respect all car reviewers and I enjoy watching their videos but I will say this, you are better than most of them and you don't give us your bias opinion you give an honest opinion. People always want to say that cars like this is boring. Hello! I work at a Dollar Store who sometimes want to go to the mall, or the movies, and sometimes want to go out of town that my maybe 40 minutes or an hour away from where I live. Like whether it has the features of a sports car or not is of little importance to me. I care about gas mileage so that I can save a buck or two. I just want a nice dependable car that is going to last me a long time if I take good care of it. That's all.
best reviews with the most knowledge.
I am so happy with my 2014 corolla s fully loaded its been a year and my car still looks like brand new and alot of people still complement when i wash my car :)
Great review. I appreciate your technical explanation and your engineering mind set.
Awesome reviews! Keep them coming
I've own one of these 2016 model for about 2 years now and I'm shock how amazing this car Is! Wish there were a bit more mods available. Perfect car
Thanks for the great video. I just purchase a 2015 last month and everything you mentioned is right on the money. It took me 3 months to make the decision to buy the Corolla. Wish I had seen your video sooner. I know now I got a good car for its class.
Great review! I was actually looking at a Honda civic in the future for a Eco type car but then you just changed my world when I watched this video I might be looking into a Corolla in the future.
ItzAnth0ny Both great cars, take them for a test drive and see what you think!
An absolute excellent review
Great review. I felt like I was right there with you during the experience.
Colton Campbell I felt something too.
GREAT review!
Excellent review. I wish there were more reviews from people like this that actually understand how cars work. Thanks. Keep them coming sir. I will keep watching.
I also like the first person view from the camera so you can show exactly what one would see sitting there. Awesome!
I really enjoyed this video, Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Awesome review! This is actually a great car. If I was in the market in this segment, this would be my top choice along with the Civic.
Very well done review. Thanks so much for this!
Once again I have to come back to your channel to learn the specifics and the information I want about my own car -2018 Toyota corolla SE-any other channel just doesn’t come close to what I’m looking for
Thanks for the excellent video! Might be getting a 2015 Corolla model S and I wanted to know as much about it as I can.
very good review please do more. also good camera work.
Another great review! With a good car as well!
great review and explanation, i really like this
you are the best at reviews car.
Great review...thanks... cheers from Tijuana Mexico mate :)
you didn't mention about the steering tilt and also can adjust back and forth
I just got my self a corolla 2015 and I just love this car it feels great runs great and very roomie 👍
Keep up with the good work! Love it!
man... you had some really awesome shots this video. I was really thrown away at the shot of the left gopro as you where driving through those green hills. Anyways, I think that improvement in your production may be the only thing these reviews are missing. Not to say that its bad, Its just that every other detail about these reviews are great. And that improvement in editing and production seems to be the only thing that would make your videos even better.
Good job, good car and good god a good general overview.
great video. I like your reviews buddy, very mechanic-based. you gotta check your comments though! I've asked you quite a few questions on your other videos with no answer lol just saying
I m going to buy this one already. anyway I want to say about your review you are genius . smart guy.
Great car. Does what its intended to do and does those things better then the rest. I love the headlights and seats
Thanks for the great review :)
Great review!
Props for the review because most ignore the most important parts, the engine and transmission and working space under the hood.
Wow you seem to be the only one able to make informative car review! This is what i want for a car review people! Not driving it and saying "oh this feels good to drive"! Aren't i right guys?
I bought this car after my late 90’s Tercel all of a sudden got a rare engine problem not worth fixing at all. Great vehicle!
excellent review!
Useful ever .. expecting more reviews .. from India
Great review :) He always does a Great job!
Great review thank you
Terrific review, Jason. I had a chance to rent the exact same car (even the same color) about 6 months ago and echo almost everything you said about it. My favorite part was probably the driving position (I'm a small guy, only about 5'3"), the standard LED headlights and the seamless Bluetooth stereo. I remember I would leave the car, come back and start it up, and the podcast on my phone would start playing again, right where it left off. I got only 35-36 mpg driving pretty conservatively, but it was Texas in the summer so that probably had a lot to do with it. Keep up the good work!
Very nice review
i have this car. the text messages come late onto the vehicle and sometimes they take forever to load. other than that... the car is great. Bluetooth gets on fast. Nice sound system. Great drive. Good on gas.
Great and informative, but what did you think of the infotainment system? You didn't really highlight it.
Great review...Subscribed
this is such a clean car!
Great review as always! I'm actually pretty surprised you liked the Corolla. I definietly do. Did you try the Corolla's headlights out? They're pretty unique in that they're LED projectors, something most manufacturers haven't done (especially at that price point).
great review..have you try the corolla s plus 6 speed manual?can you do a review on that too?
Yo. So I just realized I watched this video a few years ago just before I bought one these cars and I don’t remember subscribing BUT I recognized your voice in another EE video. I’m pretty I only subbed a few months ago but I guess I found you WAY before that. Kinda cool
Toyota is the best
Got this car last week☺️
I love corrolas, there so reliable
This was my first car ('16 Corolla S+ CVT). Lease for two years. Decent car, some QC issues I noticed on the paint and windows so I wouldn't buy one without a thorough inspection. Noise level is pretty quiet on the highway (compared to an Impreza hatch). S (sport) mode is fun, higher gears ratio but eats gas obviously, the steering feels a notch heavier too. In sport mode it gets around 26mpg for me. For a college student/work this is a good commuter car and you can fit 4 passengers with plenty of room. The only thing I dislike is how small the brakes are in this car. I always feel like I'm on its limits but maybe I just drive too fast. For highways, just flick the sport mode on to merge or pass cars and off you go but regular mode does feel really slow. It does have that dual-purpose personality; one for an older person that can use this as a daily cost effective commuter and the second one for the younger college kids first car that doesn't break the bank. $2100 down $99/month deal.
Wow did you get it used or brand new? That's hella of a deal for $2100 DP & only $99 a month
Baller Boy new, it was an online flyer deal that my dealership advertised during the holidays. This was the cheapest when i cross-shopped civic, accord, elantra, etc.Also my credit is pretty boss :)
The reason one can get such great LEASE deals on these cars is because they hold their value LITERALLY like gold! *Residual values* are sky high because they are so DEAD reliable and durable. Insane longevity!!
Great review Right on
Had 2 of these a 2014 and a 2015 at my local Toyota dealership with parts on backorder, ended up with a Dart GT, not waiting around for backordered Toyotas.
Great review!!!! Could you pls review the VW Jetta 1.8TSI Petrol version as well??
can you do a video on selecting the right driving position for any individual?
thanks
Just something to mention,
That block in the elise not only has a supercharger on it, but it gets sent to Yamaha for tons and tons of headwork.
corolla is one of the most underrated cars ever
Finally. Someone that agrees with me. I think the Toyota Corolla drives excellent with the CVT and the engine that it has. I have a 2017 with 30,000 miles on it. Yes at start off it is not the fastest car but if you're on the highway going 55 or 60 miles an hour and you want to pass somebody it will go around someone quite quickly with the way that CVT operates.