Toyota has always been this way. Only during the 2000's, when they let American management have say, is when material quality was below par. About 8 years ago, they brought back Japanese management, and improved their U.S. assembly plants quality like they had in the past.
For the first time EVER.. im going to say.. i must have this corolla. I thought "oh no ford and chevy are getting rid of theit hot hatches and manuals.. corolla?? Nahhh" now im actually okay with them leaving.
True. But from my perspective im driving an old hot hatch for its time but it has less than 80 HP and is heavier... so frankly comparatively to myself its great. Though focus RS HP would be much appreciated
@Kenneth K i heard on a couple sites that chevy might axe the Cruze between 2019 and 2020, but what they did for sure is remove the manual for 2019 to make it more appealing to American's
You have the BEST reviews on TH-cam and one of the reasons why is because you keep your reviews under 10 minutes! I believe I have seen all of your reviews and I learned a lot from them. Keep up the great work!
Woah! Did Micah just say he’d buy the Corolla? I played with the XSE hatch also. Interior quality is strangely good. Like “what did we do to deserve this” good. I thought the Civic had a nice interior but the Corolla blows it away. The Mazda3 is equal in material quality but gives up a football field of standard features to the Corolla. You know... I’d take the Corolla too.
It's a nice car from Toyota, finally. Although too cramped for my test, they have finally stepped their game when it comes to interiors. Now, saying it blows Civic's away, is much exaggerated, except for the infotainment system which by the way, the Corollas' looks almost identical to that on the Accords and Hyundais.
john smith The Civic’s interior is very cheap by comparison. Center counsel wobbles, the rubberized top portion of the dash with fake stitching is no match for the leatherette and real stitching on the top and lower portion of the Corolla’s interior. The glove box is damped while the civic flops down, the seats are more comfortable compared to the slightly firm civic, and the Corolla comes with a much bigger standard infotainment screen. Some non interior related things... The Corolla has standard LED lighting, semi-autonomous driving, and is more efficient. The CVT is better and the manual is smarter (and keeps most of the semi-autonomous features). Then to top it all off, the Corolla is built on TNGA platform and drives damn good. Look at my profile picture, I’m a Honda guy, but the Corolla has this in the bag. The civic is bigger, but looking at the cars side by side, the civic cast a bigger footprint. I don’t think Toyota even attempted to make a spacious car. Kinda like the C-HR. Think ab it, the kind of person who NEEDS to carry 5 people in comfort is not buying a hatch. Most hatch owners are empty nesters or have one child. The need for enormous space is not as important as one would believe. The Corolla is a hit this year.
I drove new 2018 Civic Sport 6MT and a new 2019 Corolla XSE 6MT. Civic handles better, but its interior is terrible. Drivers seat on the Civic is also leaning forward for some reason. New Corolla hatch is way more comfortable, plush, yet it handles great, almost as good as Civic. New Corolla lost a lot of its utility, sadly. Trunk is tiny, rear seats are cramped.
What's amazing is that Jakub's 2007 Toyota Matrix has sliding sun visors, but all of the new Toyotas just have the plastic extenders. It makes no sense, especially since adding the plastic extender has to cost more to manufacture than just having the whole visor slide.
@@potatochobit Also 6K cheaper than a Miata, with rear seating as well as a roof. I for one appreciate a car that comes still with manual on its base trim and 170 horsepower. Solid looking car. Would be really cool if they put little windows in the back see pillars so you could see out of them
At first when I saw this colour online, I thought it looked too plastic and toy like. But in person, it really appealed to me and I LOVE my Corolla in this colour! It feels so cool and stands out very well when I can't find my car in the parking lot.
200 ponies would be about right for this sort of car I think. 2 litres and a low blow turbo for lots of bottom end to make it easy to drive really badly.
I plan on replacing my 2001 Toyota Celica soon and I've been watching TH-cam reviews for the past week to help me decide what I might want to replace it with. I think I just added this Corolla to my list.
I just bought the 2020 Hatchback XSE Corolla. It's the 10th car I own and I have owned luxury brands including Audi and Lexus, and also trucks and sports cars including Mustang and F-150, and 4Runner and Tacoma. It's my favorite car by far. It gets almost hybrid-level MPGs, and it's fun to drive. The Hatchback is made in japan so the quality is excellent (better than my camry and tacoma), and the tech and features are great for a car under $30k. My hatchback XSE is fully spec'd out and I have almost the same luxuries and tech as the Lexus ES 350 I used to have. The best thing is this will outlast every car out there! Very reliable. I highly recommend this car!
I have 2017 Corolla iM hatchback 6MT. 2019 Corolla hatch is much sportier, faster, comfortable and more refined than outgoing 2018 Toyota iM. 6-speed is a blast to drive. Front seats are very plush and comfortable. However, utility took a huge hit. Rear legroom is really bad, roof slope is much lower for rear passengers. Optional JBL is not available with a manual and since 2-DIN stereo slot is not available, you cannot easily upgrade audio system. If utility and music quality are not important, it is a wonderful everyday commuter car, but I will pass at least until they make JBL available on XSE manual.
Robert Nguyen I know. That was pretty much my point here. The fact that you'd give a hatchback an AWD option rather than even a micro SUV would sit through some sales invasion... :P
I test drove this yesterday and let me tell you, unless you are one of those F-n-F wannabe kids who wants to drive like they are racing all the time, this car has plenty of power. I have test driven GTI, Veloster Turbo, Mazda 3 GT, Focus ST and Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and the manual transmission in this car was the best. It was smooth like butter and acceleration was pretty good. If you know how to drive a manual, I'd highly recommend going for the manual. It is full of nice features and the XSE trim has nice wheels and wing. If you are looking for a solid, inexpensive commuter, this is it. I am looking for the best time to get one but I am definitely getting one.
If this had a little more rear leg room and a more useable trunk it would be my next car. It looks like a perfect commuter car but I wouldn't want to load up the family and go on a road trip in it.
After being a happy and only owner for 15-years of a Mazda Protege 5, I'm ready for my 2nd hatchback. This car was on the #1 spot of cars I was considering buying. Went to the dealer and fell in love with the outside and the cabin...then...I opened the trunk. After that, I told my wife..."we're NOT buying this car". My 15-year-old car offers twice as much space in the trunk than this. The trunk in this car is literally useless! The Honda Fit has a whole lot more space in the trunk and even after folding the rear sits than this vehicle. This made me so sad, but...I won't own a car where I can only fit "two gallons of milk" (yes, I'm exaggerating, but you get my drift!). > Also, the lay out of the speeds in the manual transmission makes more sense in a Honda Civic than in a Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
looks great inside-out . not over styled like a civic. A performance version with enough ooomph to take on a Golf R and Civic type R along with AWD option will make this the hot hatch to beat.
Lol they don't care about making sports cars since the 1990's. That generation is dead or retired. The current generation employees were never taught how to build sports cars. All that knowledge was lost.
Why not? They had an AWD version of the Matrix / Vibe. Still the heavier body sacrificed power & handling compared to the ultralight Celica, so THAT particular car didn't perform like the Celica.
I would have a tough time choosing between this and the Elantra GT Sport if I was looking for a compact hatchback, because of my desire for AWD however I got a Hyundai Kona Turbo and it’s actually really fun, especially in sport mode!
You know what Micah? Half way though this video I wanted to Trade my new Impala for this New Corolla now. You are very Convincing! My head Exploded! ;)
Good review, short and sweet. I just purchased a 2021 Corolla hatchback XSE w/6 speed manual, in silver w/black top. I was in the market to trade my 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/a DSG transmission and 80K miles on the clock. I quickly narrowed it down to a new VW GTI S model and the Toyota. I know they are different class of cars, the VW was around $5K more, but the fun factor of the Corolla with the 6 speed manual and way better mileage, plus the (hopefully) bullet proof nature of the Toyota won me over this time.
This car looks great (Love the blue color with the grey interior , matches up very well). I see a little old Mazda 3 in the design which isn't a bad thing. Definitely top of the class for hatchbacks (But with the new Mazda 3 and Kia forte5 coming , maybe things will change).
This is definitely on my radar as I'm thinking about stepping up to a new daily driver. Maybe in a year or two when I finish my MK3 Supra project and perhaps put some finishing touches on my Celica GT-Four. :D BTW, nice shoutout to the ST185RC!
So.... when's the new 2019 Avalon review coming up? :P I swear that vehicle blew me away when I tested it out in the flesh... it's really that good, it's 1 flaw away of improvement to be perfect in my book... :D
Saw one today in black on the road. Stunning looking hatchback. It's the one I would buy. Drove the p Prius C hatchback hybrid on holiday on rough coastline road and took the bumps well, comfortable car. The CVT gearbox with separate launch gear works like a treat, car was fast on launch and speed. Although old tech on the gearbox, work like a treat. Absolutely lovely to drive.
@@dft1 With car mechanics manual or auto there is no guarantee with anything. I have driven a few CVT gearboxes now on a few race tracks, don't see the problem, personally no complaints.
Today in Paris a Corolla hatch with ample rear seat space, greatly improved storage capacity and sleeker design is being revealed. It is called the Corolla Touring Sports and it will also offer two hybrid drive trains for Prius mileage without Prius looks. Will Toyota have the brains to sell it here? Only time will tell.
cvt on the prius is so good, has more than enough power for everyday use. If I had a toy car it would be manual but for everyday traffic the cvt is awesome
The new Corolla is a LOT of car for your money. Granted it is not that big (it is a Corolla) but now it looks good, drives well, has a nice interior & plenty of safety features + that Toyota reliability for years to come. I just wished for a tad more power (190~200hp) but overall an excellent package.
Love this car. Just got it a month ago. Sadly the 2.0 engine blew up and Toyota has had my car about 23 days now in the shop. Maybe wait a little before buying until they have spares of the 2.0 engine in the US.
Other reviews have also mentioned that certain features are only available on the CVT, but the manual version also has blind spot sensors, adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. Admittedly, it is a bit weird to shift through the gears while the car speeds up or slows down for you.
You are wrong, sir. The manual models do have adaptive cruise but it only works down to 15 mph, then you have to actually step in because, you know, you are the one in control of the clutch. I experienced it when I test drive the car...It's real haha
Tell your people at Toyota to make JBL optional with a manual! They took away 2-DIN slot, so now people need to choose between good music or 6-speed? And then corporate would complain they don't sell enough car with stick shift.
@Happy Happy is full of shit. this new hatch definitely has adaptive cruise control even on the manual... heck there's another review video on youtube of it in action
Toyota has a winner this time round. I am sure the All New Corolla Sedan 2020 will be awesome too... Same Engine and Transmission and Similar Design Elements.
This is my top pick for my next car at the moment. Waiting to see the new Mazda 3, but the looks, price, and absurd amount of great standard features on this car make it REALLY hard to compete with.
@@Vlican Hmm, that's a shame, but I'll wait and test drive it for myself before assuming the worst. If the car looks anywhere near as nice as the prototype they're basing it on, and it actually gets the insane gas mileage they're claiming it has, it will still be a contender.
acceptable shirt for this review. Now that civic hatchback is contended, how about type r? corrolla GT-FOUR would be a nice trim if celica never returns.
I've owned this model for over a month now and I really, genuinely, have 0 complaints. Toyota killed it
AniviaPLS ikr, I’ve been driving mine 2 months now man it so much fun.
How the mpg?
@@Swiftkillaz pretty awesome 6 to 10 Litres/100km
What trim do you have/ Color, interior color, etc?
do you think the navi system placement is a nuances?
I like how the white seats have a black portion where it gets dirty the most with blue jeans decoloration. Very thoughtful
I've seen it in person in a show room, it's also rougher and gives your a bit more grip.
Colour me stunned. A Corolla that I could get into without a small part me dying.
Honestly, this corolla looks awesome!
Holy $hit thats a Corolla. A Corrolla. Let that seep in for a moment. Toyotas have improved a hell lot.
Duane Christian, I agree, i’m
really impressed with the interior quality.
Toyota has always been this way. Only during the 2000's, when they let American management have say, is when material quality was below par. About 8 years ago, they brought back Japanese management, and improved their U.S. assembly plants quality like they had in the past.
The new look Corolla sedan will for the 2020 model year
Not just toyota. Cars in general have gotten so much better than they were 10 years ago.
Ever heard of Corolla AE86?! :/
For the first time EVER.. im going to say.. i must have this corolla. I thought "oh no ford and chevy are getting rid of theit hot hatches and manuals.. corolla?? Nahhh" now im actually okay with them leaving.
Yeah... This isn't a hot hatch. Have fun with that 132hp.
@@theman4235 not hot as in fast but hot as in fun to drive. Hot hatches aren't just referring to power
168hp on this one. Still underpowered, but hopefully as reliable as older Corollas
True. But from my perspective im driving an old hot hatch for its time but it has less than 80 HP and is heavier... so frankly comparatively to myself its great. Though focus RS HP would be much appreciated
@Kenneth K i heard on a couple sites that chevy might axe the Cruze between 2019 and 2020, but what they did for sure is remove the manual for 2019 to make it more appealing to American's
You have the BEST reviews on TH-cam and one of the reasons why is because you keep your reviews under 10 minutes! I believe I have seen all of your reviews and I learned a lot from them. Keep up the great work!
Woah! Did Micah just say he’d buy the Corolla?
I played with the XSE hatch also. Interior quality is strangely good. Like “what did we do to deserve this” good. I thought the Civic had a nice interior but the Corolla blows it away. The Mazda3 is equal in material quality but gives up a football field of standard features to the Corolla.
You know... I’d take the Corolla too.
It's a nice car from Toyota, finally. Although too cramped for my test, they have finally stepped their game when it comes to interiors. Now, saying it blows Civic's away, is much exaggerated, except for the infotainment system which by the way, the Corollas' looks almost identical to that on the Accords and Hyundais.
john smith The Civic’s interior is very cheap by comparison. Center counsel wobbles, the rubberized top portion of the dash with fake stitching is no match for the leatherette and real stitching on the top and lower portion of the Corolla’s interior. The glove box is damped while the civic flops down, the seats are more comfortable compared to the slightly firm civic, and the Corolla comes with a much bigger standard infotainment screen.
Some non interior related things... The Corolla has standard LED lighting, semi-autonomous driving, and is more efficient. The CVT is better and the manual is smarter (and keeps most of the semi-autonomous features). Then to top it all off, the Corolla is built on TNGA platform and drives damn good. Look at my profile picture, I’m a Honda guy, but the Corolla has this in the bag. The civic is bigger, but looking at the cars side by side, the civic cast a bigger footprint. I don’t think Toyota even attempted to make a spacious car. Kinda like the C-HR. Think ab it, the kind of person who NEEDS to carry 5 people in comfort is not buying a hatch. Most hatch owners are empty nesters or have one child. The need for enormous space is not as important as one would believe. The Corolla is a hit this year.
if you say so, pal. maybe we have test driven the wrong 18' civic
I drove new 2018 Civic Sport 6MT and a new 2019 Corolla XSE 6MT. Civic handles better, but its interior is terrible. Drivers seat on the Civic is also leaning forward for some reason. New Corolla hatch is way more comfortable, plush, yet it handles great, almost as good as Civic. New Corolla lost a lot of its utility, sadly. Trunk is tiny, rear seats are cramped.
yea the mazda3 is way overpriced vs its competitors
That interior quaility is so nice
This is the first decent looking Toyota in years, and ironically enough, it's a Corolla?!? Crazy.
older round Avensis were very nice cars !! last forever !
Micah you're fantastic I love your humor in the reviews.
Toyota finally stepped up the game, this update was much needed for the corolla bagde.
Sun visors? Sounds like Micah has been watching too much of The StraightPipes ;)
Do the extenders count as a fail or success?
shaesham half pass
What's amazing is that Jakub's 2007 Toyota Matrix has sliding sun visors, but all of the new Toyotas just have the plastic extenders. It makes no sense, especially since adding the plastic extender has to cost more to manufacture than just having the whole visor slide.
Super compelling review! What a way toyota has come
I wish it has AWD. However, Toyota really nailed it with this car. Absolutely love it!
totally nailed it, I mean everyone wants a sporty car that has less horsepower than a miata...
Toyota Matrix has the AWD option lol
Suburu has had that market for a long time. The more exp GTI is the only competition.
@@potatochobit Also 6K cheaper than a Miata, with rear seating as well as a roof. I for one appreciate a car that comes still with manual on its base trim and 170 horsepower. Solid looking car. Would be really cool if they put little windows in the back see pillars so you could see out of them
Your wish has finally been granted lol
At first when I saw this colour online, I thought it looked too plastic and toy like. But in person, it really appealed to me and I LOVE my Corolla in this colour! It feels so cool and stands out very well when I can't find my car in the parking lot.
Awesome reviews as always! Keep up the good work
Beautiful car. I bought a used 2017 Corolla iM and it has been flawless for me so far. I love what Toyota has done with their compact hatchbacks.
Best Corolla yet! I would definitely get this for my kids! Great review as always!
Now if they can make a TRD version of this with about 200 Horsepower, I'm all in :)
Same id love to see a sporty Corolla again
GR Corolla!!! Hopefully it comes to America. It may just beat the GTI!
It will be equipped with a 2.0 petrol engine with around 180 hp
200 ponies would be about right for this sort of car I think. 2 litres and a low blow turbo for lots of bottom end to make it easy to drive really badly.
everythinghasalreadyhappened Toyota is planning to do GRMN version like they did with Yaris
Been waiting for this review
I was not expecting a review of this quality and entertainment from Kelly Blue Book, great job
I saw the new Carolla on the street and it definitely caught my attention.
I plan on replacing my 2001 Toyota Celica soon and I've been watching TH-cam reviews for the past week to help me decide what I might want to replace it with. I think I just added this Corolla to my list.
Great video as usual :D
Nice! I like it. Good review Micah
very good stuff Amazing Review.
Great Review and this guy is Good
My friend was apperently the 1st person in the state to buy one about 2 months ago
Please do a video on the new Santa Fe. Been eagerly waiting on it... please :)
Micah 🤤🤩I love his reviews
Best review video... 👌
this video really helped me a lot, thanks! not boring at all either like some car videos can be 😁
Micah you’re looking a little extra tanned and a little extra swole. It’s a good look. And I do love the NEW Corolla. This is a nice solid update.
Heck yea 😎 I like it. Looks much cooler than the older Corollas and sounds like a lot of fun to drive
I just bought the 2020 Hatchback XSE Corolla. It's the 10th car I own and I have owned luxury brands including Audi and Lexus, and also trucks and sports cars including Mustang and F-150, and 4Runner and Tacoma. It's my favorite car by far. It gets almost hybrid-level MPGs, and it's fun to drive. The Hatchback is made in japan so the quality is excellent (better than my camry and tacoma), and the tech and features are great for a car under $30k. My hatchback XSE is fully spec'd out and I have almost the same luxuries and tech as the Lexus ES 350 I used to have. The best thing is this will outlast every car out there! Very reliable. I highly recommend this car!
I just got the 2020 se hatchback and I love it!
I have 2017 Corolla iM hatchback 6MT. 2019 Corolla hatch is much sportier, faster, comfortable and more refined than outgoing 2018 Toyota iM. 6-speed is a blast to drive. Front seats are very plush and comfortable. However, utility took a huge hit. Rear legroom is really bad, roof slope is much lower for rear passengers. Optional JBL is not available with a manual and since 2-DIN stereo slot is not available, you cannot easily upgrade audio system. If utility and music quality are not important, it is a wonderful everyday commuter car, but I will pass at least until they make JBL available on XSE manual.
Agree. The plus is the new engine. Downside is that they killed the cargo area. Too bad. Could have really been a winner.
Really cool shirt. Oh, that corolla is pretty cool too.
That dashboard is really clean! Not a bunch of buttons and nice placement.
Should have been called a Toyota Matrix! !! I'm kinda liking the styling
i think they should revive the XRS trim
No idea why they stopped using the Matrix name.
AWD would be coolest icing on this cake.
But... wouldn't that hurt sales of the C-HR and make it pointless..? lol
@@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947 The C-HR doesn't even come with AWD in North America.
Robert Nguyen I know. That was pretty much my point here. The fact that you'd give a hatchback an AWD option rather than even a micro SUV would sit through some sales invasion... :P
Plus a manual transmission and a turbocharger and you have yourself a competitor with the wrx.
Jdm version got awd, but it only comes with 1.2 litre turbo engine
just bought the 2020... its a great car!
I test drove this yesterday and let me tell you, unless you are one of those F-n-F wannabe kids who wants to drive like they are racing all the time, this car has plenty of power. I have test driven GTI, Veloster Turbo, Mazda 3 GT, Focus ST and Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and the manual transmission in this car was the best. It was smooth like butter and acceleration was pretty good. If you know how to drive a manual, I'd highly recommend going for the manual. It is full of nice features and the XSE trim has nice wheels and wing. If you are looking for a solid, inexpensive commuter, this is it.
I am looking for the best time to get one but I am definitely getting one.
If this had a little more rear leg room and a more useable trunk it would be my next car. It looks like a perfect commuter car but I wouldn't want to load up the family and go on a road trip in it.
Huy Thai meh.....a VW Golf wouldn't be so bad for a Road trip.
Amc825 agreed, like everything except the limited rear legroom
You got it! These are my two big complaints: cramped interior and no JBL with the 6-speed.
Yep. They actually hit the sweet spot for interior and luggage space with the early/mid 2000's model. It went downhill from there. Shame.
Loveeee the screen touch!!
After being a happy and only owner for 15-years of a Mazda Protege 5, I'm ready for my 2nd hatchback. This car was on the #1 spot of cars I was considering buying. Went to the dealer and fell in love with the outside and the cabin...then...I opened the trunk. After that, I told my wife..."we're NOT buying this car". My 15-year-old car offers twice as much space in the trunk than this. The trunk in this car is literally useless! The Honda Fit has a whole lot more space in the trunk and even after folding the rear sits than this vehicle. This made me so sad, but...I won't own a car where I can only fit "two gallons of milk" (yes, I'm exaggerating, but you get my drift!). > Also, the lay out of the speeds in the manual transmission makes more sense in a Honda Civic than in a Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
looks great inside-out . not over styled like a civic. A performance version with enough ooomph to take on a Golf R and Civic type R along with AWD option will make this the hot hatch to beat.
keep dreaming. toyota can't make a decent performance daily car even if their life depended on it
Lol they don't care about making sports cars since the 1990's. That generation is dead or retired. The current generation employees were never taught how to build sports cars. All that knowledge was lost.
Why not? They had an AWD version of the Matrix / Vibe. Still the heavier body sacrificed power & handling compared to the ultralight Celica, so THAT particular car didn't perform like the Celica.
Best video, yet.
I would have a tough time choosing between this and the Elantra GT Sport if I was looking for a compact hatchback, because of my desire for AWD however I got a Hyundai Kona Turbo and it’s actually really fun, especially in sport mode!
Another KBB Video... Time to grab the cherry flavored popcorn.
Hot damn! Didn't expect to get 30+ likes, thanks guys!
You know what Micah? Half way though this video I wanted to Trade my new Impala for this New Corolla now. You are very Convincing! My head Exploded! ;)
When did Ryan Seacrest start doing car reviews?
Good review, short and sweet. I just purchased a 2021 Corolla hatchback XSE w/6 speed manual, in silver w/black top. I was in the market to trade my 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/a DSG transmission and 80K miles on the clock. I quickly narrowed it down to a new VW GTI S model and the Toyota. I know they are different class of cars, the VW was around $5K more, but the fun factor of the Corolla with the 6 speed manual and way better mileage, plus the (hopefully) bullet proof nature of the Toyota won me over this time.
Cool Celica All Trac shirt!!! Where did you get it?
I must say, I'm loving that corolla
This car looks great (Love the blue color with the grey interior , matches up very well). I see a little old Mazda 3 in the design which isn't a bad thing. Definitely top of the class for hatchbacks (But with the new Mazda 3 and Kia forte5 coming , maybe things will change).
Jordan Catcher It isn’t as fun as a GTI. The GTI is still king, in this category. However, the Corolla is RELIABLE.
@@shawnojani9764 most reliable
It looks like a Hot Hatch, and i like that, only if it had the power to back it's looks up.
This is definitely on my radar as I'm thinking about stepping up to a new daily driver. Maybe in a year or two when I finish my MK3 Supra project and perhaps put some finishing touches on my Celica GT-Four. :D BTW, nice shoutout to the ST185RC!
So.... when's the new 2019 Avalon review coming up? :P
I swear that vehicle blew me away when I tested it out in the flesh... it's really that good, it's 1 flaw away of improvement to be perfect in my book... :D
I’d love to see a full performance version of this tbh. Tuned more aggressively, sport suspension, turbo’d, maybe even awd. That would be kinda cool
you predicted it
Might really just be my next car. Currently have the sedan version. But hatchbacks have always been my style of choice
Looks like a flashback to the Starlet from the 80s! Very Cool!
Saw one today in black on the road. Stunning looking hatchback. It's the one I would buy. Drove the p
Prius C hatchback hybrid on holiday on rough coastline road and took the bumps well, comfortable car. The CVT gearbox with separate launch gear works like a treat, car was fast on launch and speed. Although old tech on the gearbox, work like a treat. Absolutely lovely to drive.
you think this cvt will last 250,000 miles like manual would?
@@dft1 With car mechanics manual or auto there is no guarantee with anything. I have driven a few CVT gearboxes now on a few race tracks, don't see the problem, personally no complaints.
I don't even like Hatchback's or Corollas, but this one is Lit... I'm really diggin' the blue color... Thumbs way up on this one Toyota ;-)
Oh Lord I am loving this car, one day it will be mine
I *was* a loyal Ford customer, but since they no longer want the money of their loyal sedan customers, I'm thinking about this as my next car.
Good choice.
Only Micah can make me want a carolla hatchback .
All they need to add is a sunroof and I'm sold!
It's the perfect car for you Micah with your Starbucks drink, t-shirt and iPhone.
Sooo... Which would you get, the Corolla or the Fit?
Today in Paris a Corolla hatch with ample rear seat space, greatly improved storage capacity and sleeker design is being revealed. It is called the Corolla Touring Sports and it will also offer two hybrid drive trains for Prius mileage without Prius looks. Will Toyota have the brains to sell it here? Only time will tell.
Howdy, great review! Finally, a Corolla better than a Civic.
cvt on the prius is so good, has more than enough power for everyday use. If I had a toy car it would be manual but for everyday traffic the cvt is awesome
Prius does not use a typical CVT
Still waiting for the 2020 Corolla sedan review from KBB 😁
Seems like they produced this hatchback to take place of the lexus ct 200h they stopped production on. Very similar IMO
You gotta tell me where you get your t shirts dude
Reminds me alot of my blue 2006 scion tc
The more you know star and rainbow made me LOL 🌈 🌟
Sweet little car. I would love to see Toyota bring back the XRS. Perhaps with the Camry's 2.5L?
The Camry's 2.5 liter engine fitted in the Corolla as an option, would make this car really cool. Do it Toyota, DO IT. and paired it with the 8-speed.
No space for the 2.5
The new Corolla is a LOT of car for your money. Granted it is not that big (it is a Corolla) but now it looks good, drives well, has a nice interior & plenty of safety features + that Toyota reliability for years to come. I just wished for a tad more power (190~200hp) but overall an excellent package.
Should i wait for mazda 3 hatchback 2019 or this car???🤔
Love this car. Just got it a month ago. Sadly the 2.0 engine blew up and Toyota has had my car about 23 days now in the shop. Maybe wait a little before buying until they have spares of the 2.0 engine in the US.
Wish the wagon version was sold here too....
Other reviews have also mentioned that certain features are only available on the CVT, but the manual version also has blind spot sensors, adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.
Admittedly, it is a bit weird to shift through the gears while the car speeds up or slows down for you.
Happy Happy vehicles in Europe have had adaptive cruise control in manual transmission vehicles for years.
You are wrong, sir. The manual models do have adaptive cruise but it only works down to 15 mph, then you have to actually step in because, you know, you are the one in control of the clutch. I experienced it when I test drive the car...It's real haha
Tell your people at Toyota to make JBL optional with a manual! They took away 2-DIN slot, so now people need to choose between good music or 6-speed? And then corporate would complain they don't sell enough car with stick shift.
@Happy Happy is full of shit. this new hatch definitely has adaptive cruise control even on the manual... heck there's another review video on youtube of it in action
The car looks great. I gotta ask, was this review shot around Long Beach? Palo Verde was a giveaway.
The Toyota IM looked better imo. I don't like how the rear wheels have a bubble around them.
That's it Micah take over. 👌
Are we going to get the hybrid version in the US that Toyota is selling in Europe?
Man this car would be on point if it made like 200hp
Toyota has a winner this time round. I am sure the All New Corolla Sedan 2020 will be awesome too... Same Engine and Transmission and Similar Design Elements.
Beautiful but with our piles of snow am afraid to get stuck and ruin rocker panels lol
Damn that actually looks good
That hatch release is going to be horribly irritating with 3" of snow covering it in the winter.
Just saw in another video,the XSE has NVH insulation under the hood and the SE does not.Will Toyota service add it on?
Only 21000$ in USA??
This is my top pick for my next car at the moment. Waiting to see the new Mazda 3, but the looks, price, and absurd amount of great standard features on this car make it REALLY hard to compete with.
the 3 is downgrading to torsion beam suspension because their fancy skyactiv tech is costing too much
@@Vlican I haven't read that anywhere and they haven't made the reveal yet so I'm gonna go ahead and not take your word for that.
@@hurpdurp916 no need to take my word for it... google "mazda 3 torsion beam" and you'll see tons of articles reporting that the 2019MY is getting it
@@Vlican Hmm, that's a shame, but I'll wait and test drive it for myself before assuming the worst. If the car looks anywhere near as nice as the prototype they're basing it on, and it actually gets the insane gas mileage they're claiming it has, it will still be a contender.
@@hurpdurp916 good reasoning, for sure it's worth a test drive
acceptable shirt for this review. Now that civic hatchback is contended, how about type r? corrolla GT-FOUR would be a nice trim if celica never returns.
3:08 lol 🌟
This looks like it's going to be my second car one I'm able to afford one.