2016 Toyota Corolla S

Read the CNET Car Tech review - cnet.co/1I7iNTq
Don't be fooled by the Corolla's aggressive style. This compact sedan is about as milquetoast as it gets.

[@tomchan9692]

People who buy this car is those who look for simple, reliability, efficiency and value for money in daily usage.

[@cwqrpportable]

So, here's what I don't get about you guys..... Do you actually sit down and think about the car you're going to review before you start. This is an economy model that will most likely be driven by young drivers, perhaps small families or as a second vehicle or maybe even seniors. Do you actually believe that one of these groups I just named gives a hoot about understeer or how this car corners? The Corolla is actually an excellent car, that gets great mileage and is very very dependable. It lasts a long time and holds it's value very well.Sir, you are not a an effective reviewer.

[@woodtvnetwork]

+Binder Dundat i actually have a 2015 corolla le and i love it. this review is bs

[@3HaloPlayers]

+Binder Dundat I got it as a second car, awesome for my my 60+ miles a day driving.

[@woodtvnetwork]

+3HaloPlayers before this I had a 2002 corolla with over 250000 no problems only thing it was in the shop for was general maintenance only major thing I replaced was the radio and speakers. yeah it's not the best looking car or the fastest or the roomiest but for the money it really is a fantastic car. if you have less then $20000 to spend on a car this is the one to get.

[@austinglick8017]

This review is bs, I just got my 2016 Corolla S, I love it. By the way I'm big in to good sounding Audio systems, and for a small car, it bumps, this guy has no clue what he's talking about

[@3HaloPlayers]

woodtvnetwork I had a 2004 also, probably the most reliable car i have ever owned. Took a beating for about a 145000 miles. Then one day i went to some cheap oil change place and it starting knocking. Worst day of my life. I now have a build 1996 eagle talon and a 2015 Corolla le (couple other cars that arent running) Probably will always have a corolla as the daily driver. This review pretty much put it against a wall and beat it, and would would anyone that is in the market for a corolla get a FRS, two completely different cars. I actually get 36 MPG combined right now (75% Highway) cruising at 70 MPH.

[@brodenmcgee9151]

Everyone here is forgetting that this car is awesome on gas, very reliable (that goes for almost any Toyota), and great resale value

[@ZachTheTechie97]

Where is Brian Cooley?!

[@hawkesworth1712]

+AdvancedPerson Why?

[@lsv6883]

+hawkesworth1712 because hes the best for reviewing cars

[@SkyLinMegas]

+AdvancedPerson he's human m8

[@kylewhisman]

+AdvancedPerson lisp guy (opps mean this guy) is ok.

[@khunopie9159]

+AdvancedPerson This is Cooley's brutha from anutha muthah

[@pryorb987]

I LOVE MY 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA S

[@pryorb987]

@@VillainsGames YES!

[@pryorb987]

@@VillainsGames very nice ! you’ll love it !

[@dingoacordeonero]

Only problem really is the bluetooth has a 3 second delay which is very annoying

[@pryorb987]

@@VillainsGames YESSSS!

[@senorbonbon]

I’m thinking of buying my first car a 2016 Corolla s with 110k miles for 10.5k is it worth it

[@ARentz07]

No mention of gas mileage, trunk space, visibility, rear seat accomodations, ... you know, the stuff the target market for this car would actually be interested in.

[@penvon]

Not a bad car for point A to B

[@josefgriveas7113]

It's actually the best for that

[@White03T4RV82WD]

+ourworlds atwar that starts at $25,995. The Corolla S starts at $19,295. This is a cheap A to B car, not a show "look at me" stylish family sedan. Plus a Corolla just won't die, I'd go more for a Prius if you want a hybrid or a Camry Hybrid if you want a family sedan with good MPG. I'd give KIA 5-10 years before I start trusting their hybrids and they still need a few more for their normal cars. Toyota has proven theirs time and time again.

[@penvon]

+White03T4RV82WD true

[@penvon]

+Xentenon Well to be honest the price is set right for what you get.My friend bought a 2013 BMW M3 & he took me for a spin & I must admit that thing was fast & "fun",but he paid lots for it & his maintenance I'm guessing is much higher than most cars.The Corolla's are just for basic use,cheap enough to maintain & like I said point A to B cars.We're all free to choose which car we prefer to drive,the world would be really Boring if everyone drove the exact same car.

[@edwinlee4]

+penvon that will be the base corolla, not the corolla S

[@wsc31]

So, if you don't expect much from a car you will not be disappointed by the Corolla. Sounds about right.

[@LawnMonkkey]

+Ryan Riebe my mom likes it lol

[@toyota420xp]

+Dan Troop cant justify it over the civic

[@alex123453839]

+Gregory Perkins The cars are both the same shit. Comparing them is like spliting hairs.

[@toyota420xp]

alex123453839 uhhh no it isnt not at all. i guess you never drove them because you will instantly feel and see a difference

[@alex123453839]

+Gregory Perkins I have driven both. Like I said before these cars are very very very simmilar. I dont see what stark difference there is.

[@mohamedjaber4286]

I’ve been driving this car for 3 years now. No issues at all. Regular maintenance is all I’ve done.

[@AdamB5000]

What happened to Brian? This is unwatchable.

[@richardata]

the sport mode makes the car less responsive... what??? I've driven my '16 corolla s in many different conditions and situations to know that everything you've said is completely false. the sport mode makes the car 10000% more responsive. the hesitation is only noticeable when going uphill at a low speed, and the CVT is not 'rubber bandey', its actually a steel alloy. Subaru's have a terrible standard stereo system, the one on the corolla is not at all bad for a standard system, i'm sure you fiddled with the equalizer like a 2 year old making the audio quality horrible. you have 0 knowledge in the car and shouldn't be allowed to review cars. unbelievable.

[@keenanchu3089]

Worst CNET review I have ever watched. If you don't like the Corolla, please don't review it lol.

[@MaMahmod]

forget to mention the huge back seat space compared with claustrophobic hell in the civic and other competitors

[@joelbielecki3501]

New civic has more room than this cramped crapbox

[@MaMahmod]

Joel BIelecki the corolla rear leg room is 41.4 in the honda accord is 38.5 in the honda civic sadan is 36.2 in the coupe is 30.4 in all are 2015 model year get your fact right

[@MaMahmod]

Joel BIelecki my little brother got the corolla the first thing i noticed was the huge back seat its like sitting on a sofa i have the fj cruiser the back seat is very cramped but livable for short trips

[@joelbielecki3501]

Mahmod Mokhtar yes, 2015 civic is cramped; but 2016 is not.

[@MaMahmod]

Joel BIelecki still the 2016 civic is 38.5 inches thats 1.9 inch liss than the corolla

[@austinglick8017]

Stereo system is actually really good, I have a 2016 Corolla S, you just have to set it right, and it will sound good

[@BAHRAMCR]

my God, you could not be more wrong about this car, this car handling is fantastic, it is quite and extremely nimble. The transmission is flawless, it has all the basic technology you ever need. The stereo speakers are truly awesome. I love the sport button that you want to take out, it increases the engine rpm and makes the car faster and more fun. The paddle shifters are very responsive, it has tire pressure monitoring system, beautiful alloyed wheels, four wheel disk brakes that are just fantastic, it has gear indicator that shows which gear you are in when in sport mode. The engine has been around for many years and it is bullet proof. It has traction control system, led lights mixed with regular lights that give you a great high beam. I can write 10 pages about this fantastic car and all that for 20 K, by the way I love the low profile tires and the way they handle. Please be honest when you review cars, tell the truth.

[@willthecardude6900]

Dude, whatever you're on that makes this car fun to drive, I need some of it.

[@BAHRAMCR]

Dude, this car's handling is fantastic, specially because it has low profile tires. It has paddle shifters that make it more fun. I have driven the big American made cars, they are fast but out of control and they eat gas like there is no tomorrow. This car is a precision made piece of equipment. If I had lots of money to blow, sure I wood drive a Z4, but for average Joe, this car is fantastic.

[@willthecardude6900]

A mazda 3, a civic, a sentra ser all handle far better and drive far better than this thing. You could get a fiesta st for the price which clearly handles 100x better. It's the worst handling and slowest car of its class.

[@willthecardude6900]

the cars i have driven: -08 mazdaspeed 3 -92 civic -92 accord -2014 civic -2006 accord -99 ls400 -1980 caprice -2005 camry v6 -97 grand prix gt -91 firebird -92 300zx -08 g37x -06 mazda 3 -2012 nissan versa -2014 mazda 3 -2015 crosstrek xv -02 odyssey -03 sienna -93 subaru legacy -94 impreza -97 f150 -02 tundra -03 silverado -1984 subaru gl (ea81 carb) felt way faster than this thing sadly. -97 honda prelude Every car I've driven felt like a racecar handling wise except for the caprice, vans and trucks and maybe the lexus which aren't meant for that. The steering is twitchy, but there is more body roll than a car of its class should have, a rough ass ride and god awful power. Worse than ive ever experienced. I think a manual might be tolerable, but youd still have to romp on it constantly to have it go anywhere. Seriously though, just get a fiesta st or save up for a focus st if you want a decent 4 door car. This is god awful.

[@BAHRAMCR]

William Brown It does not matter what you have driven, none of the cars that you mentioned touch Corolla in quality.

[@vintimv001]

I have a feeling the CVT from the Corolla will out last anything on the road including the new 2016 civic

[@zarakhan427]

thanks for the comments guys, I really thought this guy was right and then after I read all the positive comments about corolla I will buy corolla 2016 S Special Edition

[@senorbonbon]

Hey do you still own the car? I’m thinking of getting a 2016 Toyota Corolla s as my first car wirh 110k miles is it worth it

[@XxMetalGorxX]

This guy ate a bag of rocks before this video.

[@StrahaoftheRace]

Talk about Bias. What about fuel efficiency. What about resale value What about build quality????? Sack this guy and get someone in who doesn't want to drive a BMW

[@asdjfnljn3]

I reason why many people buy these cars is because it goes from A to B efficiently and it extremely reliable compared to Hyundai.

[@fadeaway3716]

Have you checked Consumer Reports car dependability results? Both Toyota and Hyundai are in the top 10. Ford isn't yet Ford sells a lot in the US. Weird how that works, huh? The truth is, most cars these days are very reliable for the average user save for brands like Jeep which always score very low. A Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda will get you to point A from B without trouble in the long run. The difference is becoming very minimal.

[@BosleyBeats]

Sport mode isn't as horrible as you're saying in this review. It's a lot of fun, you just have to find the groove of the CVT shift points. For the cost this is a great commuter with a little bit of flare

[@ChinkyBeatboxer]

True i have this one, and it starts slow but catches up fast and even bmw cant match my speed at the end

[@Bravadodriver540]

@@ChinkyBeatboxerso right! Was keeping up with suvs

[@Me-cat720]

197000 milles, doing uber and no issues at all. 32 milles per gallon, reliable, and it has enough room.

[@BAHRAMCR]

I think your intention is to advertise negatively for this car, this is a great car, it has good acceleration, great performance, very good quality interior and priced very reasonable. The S model that I own has 4 wheel disc brakes. it has backup camera, it has low profile tires, it has traction control, it has paddle shifters. I love this car. I get about 35 mpg. And it is a Toyota quality, you can not fool consumers, we are very smart,

[@MfcoolProductions]

looks like a good car for everyday use to me.

[@igeekone]

An FR-S is not even an alternative. It has a tiny trunk and back seats are worthless. I'd say Mazda 3 would be a better alternative.

[@SFCityKids]

+igeekone Well of course the frs wasnt made to be an everyday family car. Its meant for tuning and track day.

[@jaid1334]

+igeekone Not only that, if you take it on a long drive....its really tiring because of how low the car sits and practically you feel all of the bumps magnified. I don't know how the reviewer of this vid says it can be a good choice. You can't drive 3 hours straight with the FR-S without having back pain.

[@joeantonio2669]

was this really a review?

[@ZoidsXtwonine]

+Joe Antonio Yes and it was a great one.

[@joeantonio2669]

I have seen car commercials on TV that are longer and more informative than this "review." But it's fine if you liked it.

[@aLexGeNeSiS01]

Just shut up Joe

[@cpolo88]

Bring back Brian:(

[@Alexscott100]

bring back Brian:/ for sure

[@crabby125]

if you don't care about cars or driving and see it as nothing more than an appliance on wheels, the corolla is a fine car.

[@edwinlee4]

+crabby125 that will be the base corolla, not the corolla s

[@crabby125]

+edwinlee4 I've driven the s model both new and the 2012 model and i found them to be boring. it's fine for commuting to and from work and running errands, other than that, it did nothing for me.

[@edwinlee4]

i mean if you dun care about car, you should buy the base model corolla since its cheaper and no performance upgrade from the S. the s model is a ripped off

[@iloveqatar]

This show is called car tech. Focus on the tech! You aren't top gear. We loved the tech focus.

[@edreyez484]

not a sports car.. if you want faster and high tech car.. buy bmw.. corolla still a practical car.. still has its purpose..

[@joelbielecki3501]

But why buy it when all the other cars in this segment are much better at every aspect and the same price?

[@Usman.-khan]

@@joelbielecki3501 there not better at every aspect .. this is the best car to get you from A to B

[@ELPJM09]

This reviewer sucks. I have a top of the line 2016 Corolla S Premium with heated seats, sunroof, sport mode, sport seats, navigation, paddle shifters, etc. I average 37 MPG, fill up with $20, insurance and routine maintenance is cheap. The majority of people don’t want a sports car but a reliable car that will take them from point A to B. Corolla has done that for over 50 years.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

with the new civic, who the hell would buy this .....

[@Firebrand599]

+Unchainedmaple888 No kidding, even the upcoming face-lift wouldn't stand a chance.

[@icantw8]

+Unchainedmaple888 Rental companies, fleet companies, people who don't know what a car is, 80 year olds, and auctioneers apparently.

[@tinuthomas531]

The new civic looks like a 2016 Prius competitor

[@Unchainedmaple888]

are you kidding me, the civic looks incredible and especially for the price, the civic interior is decades beyond the corolla interior.

[@Firebrand599]

Unchainedmaple888 Agreed,

[@twackingrecordings69]

I am a gen x guy who just wanted a reliable car that would last me 10 plus years with no car payments. Thank you corolla

[@MrZombiedude567]

In which world is a Scion FRS priced equally to a Corolla ? Also was this a review or your rant on why Corolla is a bad car?

[@MichaelD8393]

I'd rather have Brian or Emme here. Antuan just doesn't do Car Tech justice. He's still got some way to go, kinda like the Corolla. Maybe that's why they chose him for this video, SMH.

[@MichaelD8393]

KenniTheKid Yeah I've heard that one a million times. I know no one cares (except you because you had to tell me). I understand Antuan is ok too, but he's no where near Brian or Emme's level. I guess I just prefer Brian's jokes and Emme's spunk. What can you do?

[@Toyota4Life]

The XRS with the manual is the sporty driving corolla model to get if you want sporty. But I must say it looks great inside and out. The corolla is a simple car that dependable and easy to learn and use. Great car for people who want a easy going car. I wonder whats the next gen is gonna be like

[@luisvillagran9520]

I work for enterprise rent a car and I drive corolas everyday. It's probably one of the best cars to drive. They drive better than bmws if you ask me. The response time of the pedal and the car accelerating is way better. Bmws take time and having all the power in the bmws feels like a pull when you accelerate. The corola is a lot better.

[@mountainhobo]

The first generation Corolla still looked the best, by far.

[@dudez0884]

And why did you compared the bose sound system into the corollas stock sound system.?

[@JohnPham92]

Pshh my 2015 Elantra just broke down on me my wife's 2015 Corolla still up and running....

[@fangchen6805]

He just doesn't want to review this car, why don't you review a Lamborghini instead lol.

[@fadeaway3716]

Oh this guy. No thanks. Stopped watching.

[@rreung507]

Dude, corolla is the vehicle for the world. If you don't believe me, check the stats. Corolla is the vehicle for the smart peoples who values their hard earned money. It's practical and efficient and hold its value. I own the 2013 model and 10 to 12 years from now if I want to sell it, I'll probably get 40 to 50 percent of my money back. But that's not going to happen, because I'll keep driving it. Enough said.

[@ruizhernandeztrustfi]

L trim & manual transmission for me. I DON'T NEED or WANT the extra junk installed in these more expensive trims.

[@TheJV2423]

BTW the current Corollas are THE MOST RELIABLE car of 2015

[@zachtravers]

This is a horrible "review". You didn't review this car. You just pointed out what YOU didn't like about it. To properly review a vehicle you need to be a neutral party and compare specs, give your opinion, and point out good and bad. This is just a splurge of your shitting on the Corolla's life. Bring Cooley back, he's an actual car reviewer.

[@randogeek]

Thanks Mike Tyson for a great review!!

[@jusgemini80]

Why are you holding back? This is one of the worst vehicles in the segment. By pulling your punches, you're doing your viewers a disservice.

[@ChuksSpotting]

Thanks for a great review

[@dajusta87]

2015 Nissan Sentra baby, that trunk space you can't beat it!

[@zunedog31]

I liked the rain. Probably the first rain shoot for Car Tech,

[@ethanburton5575]

All he did was hate on the Corolla.

[@mykullee]

Even for a car this boring, I bet Brian Cooley can make this video sound interesting to everyone.

[@lowlow643]

People buy corolla's for reliability, put fuel..change oil..change brake pads...add ac gas.. no headache no trouble

[@TheKniaz11]

Hopefully they are just using this guy for some cars and keeping Cooley on the better cars and other car stories!

[@kpizzle1836]

They've been doing that for months already if you couldn't tell...

[@amefeyerer]

Seriously.... a Lisp?!?!

[@miguelircontar]

132 is slow. My 2007 Honda Civic has 140 hp and this Corolla is a 2016.

[@rockybudgeboa]

We have a 1998, 2003, 2004 and 2016 Corolla in our family. We used to have a Mazda 3 and a Kia Forte. Used to because reliability was not their suit.

[@BillySmith808]

This car is a joke. I hate this reviewer too. He actually called this plain ass car over designed. Dumb.

[@josefgriveas7113]

Your a joke

[@kc5077]

Corolla S $22-24k Camry SE $24k Scion iM $20k All with rebates, choose wisely.

[@edwinlee4]

+Kamaka Chang def the new 2016 civic

[@tinuthomas531]

+edwinlee4 *cough* fanboy

[@LVang152]

This car very popular back in 08 when gas price is high.

[@manuel13271]

now why is it bad to use the Sport button on the Corolla S?

[@uniqueis69]

This guys a Honda guy hating on the Corolla

[@Pabla98]

In the beginning of the video why is he reviewing the car as if it was a sporty car. This car is meant to be a daily driver that's easy to drive, not some sporty sedan you would take on a Sunday drive.

[@masteroftricks3059]

This guy forget something, Corolla is not performance car. People buy corolla because of reliability. Can't go wrong buying this car. That 1.8L engine is proven, Toyota will not mess it replacing it with turbo like Honda.

[@GoldSK96]

This was great on the twisty road with a short ram intake on manual mode with shifting the paddles

[@rocketman9958]

toyota is the best car

[@marcocasanova4308]

It's a Toyota thing most people don't get! Just wait till the Corolla gets a refresh too

[@SHiFTDI3S3L]

...did you shoot with a phone? What is wrong with your focus?

[@TimJoseph08031990]

Amsoil has made a 100% Synthetic CVT fluid, compatible with steel belt and chain-driven CVTs, available for all vehicles with CVTs. It meets all manufacturers OEM CVT fluid requirements and beats OEM CVT fluids with quality and longevity.

[@louisss645]

Maybe solve the awful audio?

[@enricoderama]

Toyota Corolla is the only one car I know that can run almost 24/7 for ten years.

[@MrLaeddis1]

It can be difficult to speak critically of the Corolla S? Well you did for about 3 and a half minutes.

[@MichaelJShih]

Where is this road, looks beautiful!

[@Native722]

It's strange how Toyota decided only to put a single climate control instead of dual. Great car.

[@ToadSauce]

Man I dont like when reviewers let their bias into it.

[@tinuthomas531]

The only real competitor I see against this car is the Civic, if you need a car for 5+ years, you get a corolla or civic, if you want a car for up to 5 years get an Elantra or a Mazda 3 because they are both nice cars, but will not last for long. The civic and Corolla are both opinion based, especially the interior, I like the Corolla interior because it's the same as my dad's Camry dash setup so I'm already used to it compared to most modern Honda's having a Mercedes inspired dash setup. Also they'll both probably last for 10+ years and need low maintenance

[@DesuVR]

The "previous" if you can call it that, Toyota Camry was so ugly they had to redesign it two years in when the new Accord came out. Now with the new Civic, don't be surprised to see an updated Corolla if Toyota even cares. The Corolla had 2 6-year generations! 00-06 & 06-12, they were getting too comfy.

[@idgaf757]

I had 25k and went out and bought a c6 corvette. best choice I ever made

[@oooppiikkk]

Remember the Ae 86? good times

[@jayaye6412]

How can I tell the difference from a 2014 Toyota Corolla s and a 2016? Are the 2016s only push to start ?

[@jing713]

Was that hail / snow?

[@rafamacamp]

When brazilian corola is way more beautifull than the american.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

You stated that the audio system is more or less trash, with poor sound. Can one switch out the Corolla's audio set up with a cool aftermarket system, with better speakers, subwoofer, and tuner? I know the audio system is touch screened based, so would the addition of a new and better sound system be a hassle? Same with the 6 speakers??? I sure would appreciate a reply when you can. By the way, did you find the S version's steering feel to be improved over the standard Corolla? Peace... ♐

[@MrNuggetface]

Indians and Asians are drooling over these.

[@doug186]

So are Mexicans, like you.

[@AntG03sCr4zy]

+MrNuggetface poor peasants that can't afford anything better because they are lazy as shit.

[@SpArTaNmAnR]

If its not Brian cooley, im not watching it.

[@angelothegamer10progamer31]

better than civic, cruze and elantra. don't hate the corolla

[@TheM3csl]

Seems like he's taking a bit of lines from Brian Cooley which is a welcome change.

[@Jesus-mi4nd]

Speaking like MiKe TySoN

[@fadeaway3716]

Did they forget to colour the rims?

[@joshakaoger69]

seams like most cars lack in the audio department unless you pay some crazy amount.. but "s" should have something better.... scion did the screens etc with pioneer so is it so hard to call up mtx audio and order speakers?

[@tobiasdavila1508]

why didn't you point out that they give you a lifetime warranty on the motor and transmission

[@maravillaPorVida]

Why dont ever press S button?

[@MrNuggetface]

Corollas don't deserve Cooley.

[@2tone941]

Idk what this negative review was about. It's a Corolla. And it's very good for what it is.

[@abi_godfather]

I've been driving a 2016 corolla S for a couple years now and I gotta tell you the Sport mode is pretty good actually. Next time take some driving lessons before you try and review a car!

[@Logic227Productions]

yeah my brother works at enterprise and hates the way this thing drives.

[@spicy4293]

3:21 i find this line funny. i decided to go buy a car and my dad made me test drive the carola s. i hated it. then i went and bought a subaru brz. let's just say my dad isn't very pleased 😂

[@senorbonbon]

I’m thinking of buying a Toyota Corolla 2016 s as my first car is it worjtnit

[@h3e44]

people like my brother who don't care the least bit about cars except the gas military and reliability are who this car is aimed at the red and black wheels is just a little plus. people like myself who value driving dynamics over those things wouldn't even consider this

[@SimeonToko]

How did I know he drove a Miata?!?