2017 Toyota Corolla First Drive Review and Road Test - DETAILED in 4K UHD!
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- The Corolla isn't the quickest or best handling compact sedan and last year it wasn't one of the best values either but for 2017 Toyota pulled a surprise out of their hat. By making their CVT and their Safety Sense active safety system standard on ALL models of the Corolla it has gone from middling in terms of value to a whopping 10% less expensive than comparably equipped competitors.
For $18,500 you can get a Corolla S with an automatic transmission, touchscreen infotainment, radar adaptive cruise control, pre-collision auto braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assistance and LED headlamps. Driving dynamics still lag behind Honda, Ford and Mazda but nobody else has priced their compact sedan this aggressively..
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Picked up a Corolla LE a few weeks ago, and I love it. So quiet, rides well, lots of interesting features. I think the thing a lot of folks don't understand (and you commented on) is that driven in a commuter fashion, the car has more than enough power, and handles just fine. Yes, if you enjoy spirited driving, this is not the car for you. But for most of us, it is a great value.
no one on TH-cam or TV compares to you. one of the best content makers around.
Thanks for the review, Alex. I purchased a 2017 Corolla SE last week, and traded my 6-speed manual 2008 MINI Clubman for it. They sold me on the safety features, and along with the interior, they're excellent. I this is my first CVT, and it's not bad - considering typical flat, straight Florida byways. The reliability of the Corolla, family-friendly features, and overall value made all of the difference.
how has it held up?
people always said Toyotas are boring so Toyota went to the drawing board and made a bunch of their models as polarizing as possible as if saying "IS THAT INTERESTING ENOUGH FOR YOU!?"
Zachary F needs a new motor
Picked up my '17 Corolla SE 3 weeks ago. Love it!!!! Great for driving to work. It will become my daughter's car in about 9 mos. I might get the Corolla Hatch as my everyday car or I might go for the CH-R. Love the reliability and the new look.
How much does it take to fill? And hiw much is your gas price
I own this car she is a very fast and quite on the road and has power and the seats are very comfy... I bought the fully loaded XSE and I love the fact that she gets really good on gas. I used to have a 2016 Kia Forte EXGDI and I was not happy with it and how it handled.. I buy Toyota hands down.
Active safety technology was expensive to develop, but once developed it is cheap to make, so I fully expect almost all cars in the future to offer it as standard, perhaps except German cars where it will be a $10K option. :)
Lol so true about the German part
Alex, I have to say - you are the best car reviewer on TH-cam. I really appreciate the comparison part, since that's pretty much what I want to know. You are saving me hours and hours of watching reviews of every single entry, and here's a like for that!
I love your intro music, takes me back to the 80s watching stuff on PBS lol. Never change Alex!
I love the 2017 corolla front end. I have a 2010 Corolla and has been sooooo reliable. It now has 185,000 miles. They are bullet proof. Im a lifetime Toyota buyer.
only you alex, you are the only reviewer who I would trust to make a 17 hour video (well not quite) of a corolla...enjoyable and interesting.
I love your reviews! Super thorough and I like the navigation tabs on the right. As for the Corolla, that's amazing they're including the safety package standard
Very affordable for a highly reliable car. Can't go wrong with Hondas and Toyotas
You said it best in one sentence.
Thanks for always putting out such quality videos, Alex.
I know everyone knows this but Toyota is known for reliability and not entertainment. Some of you are expecting too much.
Hello Alex. When I wanted to know more about my purchase of a 2019 Corolla, I knew where to find you on TH-cam. Thanks for always giving your viewers an insight that is above your friends on other channels. You're the best at what you do! 🙂
I rented one last month. It was a good riding car. Very comfy for a smaller car. Not luxurious in the least, but it was enough for A-B. I'd get one for commuting.
Alex, great vids as always. Would you consider rating the sound systems in the vehicles you review? Keep up the outstanding work.
This is a great review. Just bought one used.
The Civic is a new designed as it was redesigned in 2016. The Corolla was last redesigned in 2014. Of those 5 cars, Corolla is the most reliable not that the Civic isn't reliable. That said, if you need basic, safe & reliable transporation, the Corolla is the best value.
Great Review Alex. I am surprised Toyota has not offered an uplevel engine option on at least the "sporty SE & XSE trims...The active safety is impressive at this price point however.. the only two things I see missing are blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.
You are without a doubt my favorite auto review tester, always well done. Thanks Alex!
Great review and very informative comparisons with other competitors in the same segment.
It's about time they stepped up the safety game!
Did Toyota felt the pressure from Hyundai regarding features in the base model? I think it did!!!.
With all those Hyundai commercials comparing base models of the Civic and Corolla with the new Elantra, I can see why they would do so.
Too bad Mazda3 and Jetta all have a lot of the features included in the base model
This version of the Corolla has always had a ton of features for the money.
alex i have been ur subscriber for soo long and i had enjoyed all your videos havnt skipped even one ...please can u change the intro music its soo bad ....pls
agreed. I cringe every time and skip it
Press the right arrow key two time
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Just bought a 2018 red Corolla SE....luv it...thanks for the review.
Alex, you did a superb job demonstrating these cars. I'm more comfortable now to decide which car to pick, thanks to you. Best.
Watching auto reviews, US and Int'l chanels, Alex, you are one of the best. Good job.
What happened to the exclusive trunk comfort index? Age catching up with Alex? ;) Also, has the CVT improved or does it still have the resistant whine?
You have the best channel in this category. Thanks Alex!
I appreciate your logical approach.
I am worried about the new front grill getting hit from cars backing into it when they park as it sticks out...
Thank God I will buy one for myself
King Corolla. King of the jungle!
The new grille is pretty jacked up. Foreign markets get a beautifully done chrome grille. Americans can eat cake, they'll still buy it! It is roomy, a good design, and not overpriced. Panoramic sunroof, loaded, for under $23k?
Great review! Great car. I'd like one in a manual. Also love that ethereal intro tune!
I'd get one because it because I occasionally like to play CD's, and most cars today no longer have them. And the engine is naturally-aspirated.
found the booomer.
Thank you alex for once more an amazing review ! Can you talk more about how Safety Sense works how to activate lane keep and how well it works compared to other vehicles?
Thank you for these information. One of the best video for this segment of car.
Trading in my 12 Camry se for the new Corolla. Can't wait !!
My top picks of 2017 compact sedans are (4)Forte, (3)Civic, (2)Cruze, and (1)Impreza. Can't wait to watch your reviews on (2) and (1) Alex.
I absolutely agree I can't wait to see the next gen Impreza on the Subaru Global platform
That LE trim. Amazing value! Well done.
The 2017 certainly looks interesting from the outside, in real life. Like some futuristic but well done design. Nice job.
please review the all new E class Alex
The Corolla struggles to climb the hills in the San Bernardino mountains
Excellent video Alex- the comparison section was comprehensive and very relevant. I was initially leading towards the Corolla as the best compact car because of its safety features, but I agree with you on choosing the Civic. The Civic just has a better foundation and it actually communicates with its driver.
It looks like a Prius in the front. Great job Alex.
Does the full plastic front end of the car makes it prone to damage in collision even when it is minor ?
Probably not at crawl speeds, but even if you happen to damage the front, it should be a very cheap fix because it's plastic.
Hyundai always inflate MPG figure. They were fined but they still do it, just not as much as 7 MPG inflation like they used to.
Always great reviews..thanks Alex
Hello Alex, could you start to include a segments on the autonomous features of the car and how well they work? I would like to know which cars offer the best adaptive cruise control and has the most reliable lane departure assist system.
Honda is a motor company. Toyota is a car company. Honda's motor is way better in so many ways. But, reliability and safety go for the Toyota.
Hyundai Toyota> Honda
Great review! Thanks Alex. 71dB?
Hello Alex, is the LE Eco engine the same engine on the IM? Thank you for your videos. I really appreciate them.
The front actually looks nice the more you look at it.
Want to know a way to make that front grill look a ton better? See that black 'BAR' that runs from side-to-side, under the Toyota emblem? Paint that the same color as the rest of the car, and voila, you've just made that gaping front end look less 'Gaping'. Looks a lot better.
I got a black se - problem solved.
Please review the 2017 BMW X5 40e. Thanks for your amazing work Alex.
What did they do to the front end of this car? The Corolla was one of the few Toyota cars left that didn't look a mess...
Don't change your intro melody Alex. It's cool. The babies that are nagging you incessantly about it and throwing tantrums (indirectly suggesting that they might unsubscribe) just need to get things their way. Let them fulfill their threat and lose out on the best automobile reviewer on the tube.
man Alex , you really are a Teresa Teng fan !!
Excellent video. Thank you.
Panaromic sunroof in Corolla XSE? Is that a mistake Alex? Cannot find any such thing on toyota website.
Did they fix the center console lid that has slams shut and has no... springs?
I don't get how the Honda Civic is smaller than the Corolla
Maheenstar1 I think it's shorter but the Civic is wider.
I think civic is a lot more attractive
I agree the Civic seems longer if you see it on the road but probably cause it's more curvaceous. I sat inside the corolla before the in the backseat and I had alot of room for a tall person, that car has mid sized level interior space.
How tall are you though? I have sat on the backseat and my head was brushing the roof and I'm just over 6 ft tall. My mom's Versa Note has more backseat room than the Corolla for example.
Benjamín Valenzuela the versa note is well know for having one of the biggest back seats, it has more leg room than most compacts and mid size cars, only thing versa note lacks is width
No glove compartment test for tablet fitting? Or maybe it was covered on the previous model and is the same for this year...
Very good analysis.
Looking at 2018 Carolla se with an xse package here in Canada for $26,755...is that a good deal Alex?
Top notch review.
Hyundai elantras have a reputation of breaking something important in its first year. Looks over reliability.
If want something reliable and holds its value go Toyota!!
I suffer from migraine.. led lights create big problems for me. is there an alternative light for newer vehicles for people like me? it's not just the brightness of the led lights it's the sharp bright white color that sets off my worst vertigo migraines. any alternatives?
Lowering the lights.
Is that real. based on spec this car has 41 inch rear legroom. most midsize car has 39 rear legroom. That is crazy. Hope I read the correct spec.
I was in a Lyft that was a current generation Corolla and it does have a roomy back seat. I sat behind the driver and I had plenty of legroom.
great video (again)
I prefer the face on the L,LE variants of the facelifted 2017 corolla, it looks more attractive than the S model in my opinion.Toyota's recent Facelifts and redesigns are more eyecatching and I think that was they were trying to do.
Alex, any chance you would get to review new Chrysler Pacifica, Thanks,
About safety systems. Didn't all main car manufacturers agreed to have ACC, lane watch, auto breaking to be standard in few years in all of their cars? No surprise they make them standard. It's nice to see some many nice features at lowest trim, I guess toyota feel the heat of new civic.
Alex why can't you just put an le eco picture ?
The Corolla needs a reboot ASAP
XXtheJUMPoffXX I agree, need more engine choices, I hate Toyota and Lexus grills of today.i really wish they offered performance in the corolla line ups and maybe a hatch version as well.
Where's the Elantra on the size scale?
Also noticed that there's (no mention) of the lack of the helper handle on the inside of the trunk. Such an easy fix, come on, Toyota.
I would still have to get another sport model they are just a little bit nicer...
Could you do a review of a honda oddyssey
Why did Toyota kill off the Sport trim...?
Why didn't u film the interior of the XSE
Was the 16 THAT different than the 17?
Excellent review again, especialy with the new way you compare the car. The Corolla is a very good buy if you don't like driving. I find the new front end ugly! They are very reliable because they are using the same engine since over a decade. I'm sure it as an impact on the price. The tooling is paid since many years.
Did they do anything about the dreadful crash test results? It's a nice car for young people except for that, and they definitely are less expensive than a lot of the competition is.
As with many such things, I will have to see it in the flesh and in a variety of colors and trims before passing final judgement. But I am not a fan of the Baleen whale grill.
Alex, I'm very surprised that Toyota and Lexus is still not offering CarPlay or Android Auto in their vehicles...
They choose not to offer it in favor of SmartDeviceLink.
Toyota, Ford and another car company invest alot of money on their own infotainment so android auto or carplay wont be available on any Toyota or Ford cars
Fequi Simon True for Toyotas, not for Fords. All 2017 model year vehicles with Sync 3 will offer iOS and Android integration with the on-board infotainment system.
I just rented a '17 Corolla for a couple of days for a trip. I would have to strongly disagree with your "A" rating for cabin noise. I think I had a less harsh experience in my 1990 Plymouth Horizon. I realize you use a comparative rating system (vs. other sub-compact cars in this class), but I was really surprised how much NVH there was.
extreme excessive road noise. an audio shop just told me they have had to install dynamat in 2 new corollas because of excessive road noise. I had to dampen my 2017 corolla with dynamat too.
Hey man, where did u dampen urs? Am tired of the road noise too. Just want to dynamat mine really bad
The intro section is oh, 3 seconds as compared to a 23 MINUTE video but hey... that's what I'm going to complain and moan about because well, I'm a TH-camr in the comment section. Yep.
Oh, and the best form of "active safety" is a good, defensive, driver. That costs 0$.
What a nice car!
The Corolla powertrains needs work. Now the Civic, Elantra and Sentra now has much stronger & even more efficient turbo powertrains, this 1.8 liter NA engine feels ancient in comparison. The car otherwise is fine, even if I'm not a fan of the new front fascia.
Alex. S is not a sport mode but it is an engine brake. Fyi.
Peter S it of course functions as an engine break, however Toyota refers to it as a sport mode in their product presentations
Thank you Alex. It is Sport mode as I go and check. My mistake. :)
The headroom is a deal breaker for me. I sat in a '15, manual seat.
can you review the mercedes gls
good god change that into plz
front looks like a snow plow so it should do good in snow
IMO ugliest car of 2016 so far. And I liked the old Corolla's styling but they have gone too "Lexus" with their front end designs.
Its a 2017 actually.
The Kia Sportage says, "Thanks!"
Benjamín Valenzuela my last liked corolla was the e90 and e100