2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Unfiltered Real-World Buddy Review

[@symmetry08]

Plain-straight forward review ! No flashy talking and no disrupting music - just focusing on what person needs to know before one wants to get comprehensive information. One thing I wish to see in such review is information, flashing on a side screen - clear coated way - alongside talking general info about specs.

[@DriverGuy23]

Am I the only one that is impressed that this review was one long continuous shot? Nice job guys & if I ever need to purchase a compact car, the Carolina hatch would be my choice.

[@jordancatcher6663]

Am I the only one that prefers the hatchback over the sedan ? 😐 I'll admit the sedan is nice but it's missing the wow factor the hatch gives you. Curious if this car will get a more powerful engine for the refresh. 🤔

[@tinhinnh]

Jordan Catcher You probably need to see the sedan in another color, the colors during the unveiling doesn’t “pop” like this blue

[@drewhiz7334]

I dig the hatch as well.

[@unodfredy]

Hopefully... could've used a different name not a "Corolla" and maybe had a V6... that would've been cool for a hatch.

[@Kevin27182]

This was much better work than previous work I've seen from Tommy

[@NotTheFather69]

Paul M I can’t recall the last time an auto manufacturer put a V6 on a small hatch. Doesn’t really make sense in doing over the typical hatchback turbo really.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

I'd have mine in this exact spec. Toyota knocked this new Corolla out of the park. Toyota should definitely look in to bringing back the XRS. What do you guys think?

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

True XRS corollas were really good

[@angelgjr1999]

20 grand for a hatchback with little trunk space? No thanks. Better value buying a pre owned car.

[@bradleycross]

TRD version might be coming

[@ryanlittleton5615]

@@angelgjr1999 You gotta good point actually.

[@angelgjr1999]

Ryan Littleton Yeah. As a soon to be college student, I can’t afford to have a monthly charge of 300$ and don’t even get me started on insurance.

[@BaggerBro]

wow, I was gonna get a new daily after paying off my truck for the new year. This by far is the winner , port/direct injection will insure the life of the vehicle!!!!

[@FoxFife]

I bought a 6 speed XSE hatch 2 weeks ago. I am in LOVE with my car. I paid cash and walked out of the dealership paying $22,900 with Tax Title & Tags.

[@PiLLO360]

Nice 👍

[@pencilboy34]

I just purchased the SE edition and let me tell you for $20k it's a major bang for the buck. and since it's so lightweight it really pushes and fun to drive. love it so far

[@guyinnyc1]

Any surprise reliability issues? and can you rotate down or remove back seat head rests for better visibility? I'm used to a golf with much larger rear window but considering this hatch...

[@pencilboy34]

@@guyinnyc1 Reliability has been great so far. 3 months and 5075 miles on it. I really do love it. But to be honest in my opinion visibility is garbage, and i'm 6'1. You can fold down the rear headrest which definitely helps. not a huge fan of the cvt but hey, can't complain. Fast, nible car that looks amazing. Get a lot of compliments.

[@JDiced]

i am leasing this exact spec. because it is my first Toyota. If it continues to drive the way it is now i'll buy it. One of the most comfortable, smoothest shifting standard cars i've ever owned. Yes it is not the fastest but if i was looking for a tuner i would have bought a tuner. For every day driving it is awesome and i'm consistently getting 32 mpg. mix of city and highway.

[@LondonHasFallin]

I'm not a fan of the electric brake.... I wouldn't be able to do little handbrake shenanigans.

[@truantray]

plus, it will break, and then, not brake.

[@dedalliance1]

@@truantray Good one.

[@carljohnson4503]

It’s FWD, not much you can do anyway

[@attnMoFo]

0 to 60 on 10 seconds is still faster than my car. I'm sold!

[@subvet3668]

7.5 seconds for the manual by MotorTrend. They have 3 people plus 1 mile above sea level which makes it significantly slower. 7.5 puts it directly in line with previous gen Mazda 3. Heck my Acura TSX with 200 hp 2.5 was 7.4 seconds to 60. It's definitely adequate.

[@stevenjames1138]

Love the XSE, but I don't understand why Toyota has a power sun/moonroof available on the XSE sedan but not on the hatch. Why, Toyota? Why? Also, I would say that many people, including myself, are not looking for race cars or pure sports cars. A Corolla Hatch is perfectly fine to be a "sporty" car rather than a true sports car. This is a daily driver. Not an autocrosser. And I'm fine with that.

[@ryaninanoria9533]

Headroom problem.

[@Loganwacht]

I just bought one - feels like a lambo compared to my 04 silverado - whether its a sports car, sporty, or a mom hatch idc its fuggin dope 🙂👍

[@EvendimataE]

1 dont understand why toyota is using that 168hp 38mpg...when they have the camrys engine 203hp 40mpg

[@4dscdriver]

Exactly, and it would probably get more than 40mpg in this due to less weight.

[@aaronsanchezz]

Not as reliable

[@kart007k]

18” XSE Wheels are too big. SE version has 16” wheels and give 42mpg on highway.

[@steve9377]

Its most like making more than the advertised 168hp .Theres a few dyno sheets around with one at 164hp to the wheels from DSport magazine and a video on KZbin of 174hp to the wheels. Figure in drivetrain losses and its probabaly not too far way in power from the camry engine.

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

That engine is too big for this car, doesn’t fit.

[@aquaboy1650]

10.3 with 3 adults and mile above sea level is not that bad. Actually they can get 7.5 sec.

[@subvet3668]

Aquaboy, yeah I’ve seen reviews of 7.5 with one driver which for comparison is about the same as my 200 hp Acura TSX manual which is more than adequate.

[@stevethomas760]

I absolutely would be interested in this car with another 120 HP. Yes that would make the car more expensive. Here in Atlanta you can't get the Civic Type R without some sort of mark up. I think there is a market for a hot hatch that Toyota needs to take advantage of.

[@bushisahomo]

get an si. if you want it faster you can still k tuner it and bolts on for less than type r

[@l.cfootman3259]

Mike, and Tommy! I'm so proud of you guys! It's good to see you enthusiast step in, and offer great presence as automotive enthusiast. I've been following this channel for more than 4 years now! Keep up the good work!

[@donr8773]

You guys are correct, buy it. Which I just did, 2012 Corolla Hatchback, 6 speed transmission, XSE, silver metallic w/black metallic roof, Very sporty looking and driving with the manual.

[@brandoguy8567]

Not only is it a beautiful looking car with a five speed that thing would run another 50 years

[@Soldier_Beyond]

I wish they could've put a bigger English me in ot, but I know it doesn't have much space for a bigger one. Hopefully in the future it will have a V6.

[@Tranttdy]

6 speed

[@branley77]

The time from zero to 60 not only depends on the engine performance and gearing ratios, but also depends on how well you can quickly shift. That's the beauty of driving manual transmission's. It is you who is actually driving by shifting gears. In an automatic, you are not driving, you are only steering it.

[@reflectedpower]

Could use a turbo version.

[@Digidi4]

yeah that's what I thought, but I don't think Toyota would put turbo on any of their gasoline engines

[@sic22l]

They did, just not in the US.

[@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849]

Digidi4 they did on the supra

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

There's so many rumors on that and I believe they'll bring one at some point, they made the Yaris GRMN, with a supercharged 1.8 with over 200HP, I think this engine would be perfect for a sportier Corolla

[@suttongriffin8154]

Donald J. Trump I thought the Supra was a naturally aspirated straight 6? I’m probably wrong

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Kudos to Toyota and Honda for still making cars !

[@SarahMike147]

The best cars for reliability! Adults will love

[@sugamai]

What about Subaru? And not just import. Some domestic car manufacturers are really reliable. Like the comment above me said. Don't buy into the indestructible Japanese cars. Yeah they're great but it's not like they're the only one's.

[@sugamai]

@Fat Buddha My family and I also drive dodge cars and they are reliable. To this day they're still running great with one of them reaching almost 210k miles which is 04 Dakota. We've had a corolla as well but we sold it, great car don't get me wrong. It never had any major issues. I currently own a Nissan which is the car that has given me the most problems.

[@shinrips]

@Fat Buddha Not a myth. Stats and data are proof. Maybe you were lucky or better yet, maybe you took really good care of your autos.-no jack rabbit starts/stops, garaged, detailed, changed fluids, etc.

[@andrelima5124]

Good points 1 good looking in/outside 2 reliable car in overall aspects 3 good gas mileage 4 manual transmission 5 no cheating turbos that makes the car sounds like garbage 6 fair (not cheap) price 7 acc, ahb, lka, and more safety features as standart Bad points 1 No turbos are cool but yeah.....the owner needs to realize the car ain't fast as it looks 2 I tought it had a little more space for rear passengers

[@billyhughes9776]

I really like the looks of this minus the fake exhaust tips -- so dumb.

[@DavidCelaya]

At least there's no fake vents! :) Supra

[@MrKastaway66]

Who cares?

[@MrKastaway66]

I’m more put off by the enormous double spoiler.

[@JHunt6352]

Toyota knows they can do whatever they want to their royal dumb ass customers.

[@cantrelljohansen2493]

For the record ( as a toyota salesman) the blindspot package is not available for "under 20k", as it is not part of the toyota safety sense system that is standard across the entire brand. However I just bought one of these for myself, and I love it! Might not be the fastest thing on the road but it handles incredibly well

[@ryanmcfarland1900]

I think most new cars with electric parking brakes automatically deactivate when you start driving. My Civic does.

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Yeah 168HP isn't so much, but if you compare it with the Corolla iM that had 140, it's well enough!

[@forwardgaming1151]

That IMT will be handy for long slow traffic

[@insanegnyc]

Do the back seats fold?

[@trevourspangler8047]

Cihan Ugur Yes they do

[@ATG3192]

If Toyota sold an option that came with a turbocharged 2.0 L engine, that stuck around the $25k mark, it would probably sell like crazy. Give it some more power to match that aggressive styling.

[@MiguelRPD]

It's reliable, compact and decent. I love it.

[@davidbunch1080]

Do u notice where the testers eyes are in relation to the top windshield edge? I'm only 1.86 and i felt too tall for the roof of this car too bad 4 me I was excited til i sat in it.

[@foellerd]

Scotty Kilmer says it's really a Toyota Matrix just rebadged as a Corolla. This video solidified that fact for me.

[@sic22l]

Matrix was nothing but higher Corolla.

[@YearOfTheDog82]

negative, Kilmer is wrong on this one. The new Corolla iM hatch shares no components with the defunct Matrix, its only similar in concept and dimensions. The new Corolla is built of an entirely new platform (TNGA), has an entirely new engine, transmission, and electronics package, and shares no body panels. About the only thing in common is that they are both offered in red, have four wheels, and seat five.

[@NeoGee]

This is a Toyota Corolla Hatchback/Auris previous gens were available during the run of the Matrix and also before it, they shared a platform at the time, but looked different with the Matrix being taller. The 2nd gen Matrix was actually 4 inches taller than this Corolla.

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Here's the way to put it: Not a Matrix, but it's taking it's role. The Matrix really was a Corolla made hatchback

[@maximusareilius2262]

scottys wrong, this car is not the old matrix, this car is completely new. i like scotty but he is not always right.

[@Bitoy004]

Funny you mentioned adaptive headlights, cos for some reason it is only available in 2 colors black or white.

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

That's a great car, and I bet it could be a collectible car. Sure it ain't fast, but it makes a good noise, and looks way fun to drive. That going to be a great example of fun little manual car. Even as a experienced manual transmission owner, i think the rev match feature is pretty good. About the only bad is I the electric brake does not do anything fun like a manual one did.

[@yungFTP]

I was so close to getting this, but I’m a golfer so that trunk space was a hard no. And I don’t want to be foldin the seats down everyday . Got me a Subaru Impreza hatch, no regrets.

[@vr43000gtkid]

So you’re going to have to cut the bumper to add a aftermarket muffler..

[@DustinEvans1966]

I have this exact car but in the CVT. Dont know if it would be necessarily better then the civic hatch. The color really sold me on mine. Also the same spec civic hatch with all the lane trace assist and adaptive cruise is around 29k for the 2018 model year When I bought mine I paid 22,400 for the corolla hatch XSE with the CVT. So maybe dealers are having a tough time selling them because in my state that’s a really good price for the car. My parter lives abroad. If we lived together I would definitely say the space issue may be more of a problem. All you get in the rear is two carry on bags, and it’s a very tight fit. Whenever we are in the US I find myself having to put the rear seats down quite a lot. So if you have a family that’s over two people. This prob is not the car for you. The civic hatch seems to have much more room in that regard. It’s not fast at all but I do think it handles quite well in the mountains. I had more fun driving this car then the civic hatch. Other then that the interior is quite nice for this price point. Wish they would get rid of the piano black interior trim though. Overall I’m very satisfied with the purchase. I always look forward coming home now so I can drive this car. Hopefully the resale value will be good over the next few years. Maybe I will get out of it and go back to a civic.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Why would you get a cvt? They're unreliable and completely ruin the performance of the whole car

[@DustinEvans1966]

Stuff stuff and More stuff I know I know. I live in china most of the year. And my car here is stick shift. It’s horrible for driving in traffic. I thought I would miss the stick with this car and nope completely forgot about it. I will say though. Most CVT you drive. The engine will just drone and drone at the same RPM. This car has the simulated gears. Somewhat cool. Idk if the novelty will wear off. It is complete crap for mountain driving though. Even at 5000 RPM. There is hardly any engine breaking what so ever.

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Toyota's CVT are still the best on the market, but idk if it would last as long as the engine...

[@DustinEvans1966]

LeCoureurDesBois I saw they were already recalling 3400 cars for the CVT hopefully that does not include mine in the near future.

[@ELPJM09]

I’ve already seen quite a few on the streets. They look really nice in person, sporty looking and unique. I think the hatchback is perfect for single people, college students or those who don’t always carry passengers around. If you want more room, wait for the 2020 Corolla Sedan.

[@dilyo624]

I'm 17 and this is my dream first far, very practical I also want to learn manual.

[@jerseyforhawks]

In an age of crappy low quality offerings; Toyota stepped up with this Hatchback. 3 months in, I love my SE, excellent, fun commuter car for one.

[@Hiluxtaco]

Unlike his Father, Tommy does a better job of keeping his eyes on the road, and not on the interior/passenger. Good job, Tommy!

[@crossandshoot796]

does the manual corolla have radar cruise control as well? cuz nich murray was bitching about the 911 not having it with the manual

[@east83music]

i have a ‘21, i lowered it 2”, trd intake, and a dual catback exhaust from remark. my mods made some performance improvements, but its by no means fast. but the power-to-weight ratio makes it a fun daily.

[@east83music]

..and i removed that whole stock fake exhaust assembly from the factory lol

[@deet4895]

You know what is the worst part about this is? Toyota just not going to make a fast version of this car to back up it's hot hatch looks.

[@Kburd-wr6dq]

Just wait a little longer, GR hatch.

[@shinrips]

Under $20K? Uh, I think it depends on which area/state that you're buying it in. In WA. I've never seen it under $20K, even for the lowest trim.

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

I agree this is basically a Matrix. But that being said, the Matrix had a bigger cargo area (almost inbetween a hatch and a wagon) and an AWD option.

[@sairvinginthestacks]

I have Matrix and can confirm with the seats down, it can swallow up a lot of stuff. I put an actual door in it once and didn't even need to pop the back glass open to transport it. Going camping with a friend? It's the perfect size car. I have to replace the car in a year or 2, and the only thing that stays smaller from Toyota, but has cargo space is the Prius. The Toyota CH-R just looks wierd.

[@roadwarrior280]

Believe it or not the XSE has NVH insulation under the hood and the SE does not.Will Toyota service slap it on the SE?

[@mikaelborhzka7627]

In my opinion, the best Corolla is the Estate version: - It has the bulletproof reliability of a Toyota - Huge cargo space just like an SUV - The comfort and fuel efficiency of a Sedan

[@clc2328]

- and not sold in America so.........

[@ned8249]

Another great review. Really like y’alls dynamic together. Definitely thinking about getting this hatchback 🚗.

[@0501marcos]

I don’t care what it looks what it look it’s good for a family car

[@cbroome0586]

Wow, that cars a great value👍👍 Also, I love this buddy review series. It’s nice to see how these cars actually perform in the real world. Also sometimes it’s nice to hear honesty. Keep it up guys👍👍👍👍

[@AlexOrtiz-ok9uu]

I wish Toyota extended the RPMs and increased horsepower like they did a decade ago with the XRS models .... however it is what it is and overall I like the new Corolla ... great video guys !!!

[@jaywin5373]

I'm sure people will try to drag race their Corollas with other people cars at the intersections. It looks sporty, it is the best looking Corolla. Toyota can put a 2.0 turbo engine and make the performance Corolla.

[@TheNacropolice]

I sincerely hope no one tries to drag race that car, while it is probably sporty, it is like someone trying to drag race using a Mazda3. It is a fun car, not a fast car.

[@TheDealer6373]

I am waiting for the day and I know it will happen. I got a focus and people try to race me everyday. It gets annoying at times because I don't won't to race. If I don't race they will probably go tell there friends how they beat me lol.

[@alexarnaiz9769]

Love the filiming style, almost without cuts. Keep on!

[@IJBCI]

I would have to go with something like the Impreza hatch. For the AWD. This is a great little car. Nice review guys

[@Thirsty_Fox]

New Mazda 3 can be had with AWD, with a nicer interior and no CVT.

[@11onejay]

That's probably the least reliable car aside from kia.

[@ed2098]

Theres always some comment in a car review saying duhh needs more horsepower. If it was a horse review theyd say needs more horse power

[@andrewmai1541]

There's one more thing the Itelligent Manual Transmission (IMT) button does: it keeps the cruise control "on" even while you are shifting gears. This is a feature I would use a lot. I.e., when the cruise is set to, say 60, the car tries to get you to your set speed but only the driver can step on the clutch and shift to the next gear. The car and driver "cooperate" (for lack of a better word): the driver shifts the gears and steers; the car does the rest. Other cars with cruise control and manual transmissions simply turn the cruise control "off" as soon as the driver steps on the clutch. This one feature is enough to sell me the car.

[@ryanmcfarland1900]

Andrew Mai don’t all manuals have that now? My 2013 CRZ had that.

[@andrewmai1541]

@@ryanmcfarland1900 Not with adaptive cruise control (which did not exist in 2013). Alex on Autos seems to imply that this is the only such system. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6vdlYF-e6mKiqc from 14:35 to 16:30.

[@roadwarrior280]

They lowered the roof line for fuel economy .Not easy getting in .

[@DestroyerFather]

Amazing Review guys, i love this car

[@yesman3709]

This stick-shift Corolla Hatchback in blue flame paint is beautiful. Nice review. Regarding the cargo space. The spare tire isn't crowding that area. The Subaru Crosstrek has a spare tire & more cargo space. The hatch area is reduced by the "better than competitors" Multi-Link rear end. I suggest watching the SavageGeese review where they put the car on a lift.

[@charles_xcx]

Two things I wish toyota would offer for the corolla hatch- an option to have the 204 hp engine from the Camry/RAV4 and an option to have a 6 speed auto from the Yaris (instead of or in addition to the CVT)

[@arberdemiri]

I test drove one of these and it had plenty of power. Didn't feel sluggish at all!

[@rickbarajas6823]

2019 SE sedan review?

[@jeremy8715]

Is that a Seiko SKX I'm seeing??

[@m1kerophone]

Sure is!

[@luissolano2465]

Didn't they do a recall on te hatchback

[@05blkgti]

So you can get a 2019 Corolla with 6 speed manual but the new Supra will only be available in an automatic😕

[@eldiablo6413]

People the can afford it only drive automatic lol. Maybe in like 20 years I could afford one

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

The new Supra is 100% BMW that is made by a Canadian owned company in Austria. The same company makes the G Wagon. Nothing about the Supra is Toyota. Toyota and BMW agreed the Supra would only get an automatic. BMW can be had with a manual transmission.

[@05blkgti]

Redskins Pride WGIL Not quite 100% BMW but definitely 75%. The engine is tuned differently and the chassis and suspension dynamics are totally different than the BMW Z4. Obviously the body is Toyota. So to say that nothing is Toyota is completely false. That being said, I do agree that it is plausible that BMW might have contracted Toyota to not produce the manual because they didn’t want to have the Supra be a direct competitor to the Z4 ( which is asinine because most who drive BMWs drive automatics). That was a business decision that Toyota had to make because the Supra overall was an expensive model to develop and Toyota for some reason just doesn’t like to play in that “sports car” market but saw an opportunity to please a car culture that wanted to see it come back. What confuses me is Toyota knew that the people who would buy this car were those who think it’s cool(automatics) and those who appreciate a great car like the previous model(manual). The only Toyota that is a true sports car built and developed in japan at this point in time is the AWD GR Yaris. Go figure and we’ll never see it in the states.

[@vhg7]

@@05blkgti I heard that AWD GR Yaris is actually a Mazda with a Toyota badge so it's not a true Toyota either.

[@ralph5476]

I had the last (basic) model Corolla hatch, and now have this one. Both had/have CVT auto box. They have removed the "ash tray" / coin box on the drivers side. They have removed the sun glasses compartment above your head, next to the interior lights. They have removed the extra top centre console small compartment for the mobile phone. They have removed the extra cigarette lighter outlet to the rear seats. (I used it for the dash cam power). The rear door latch is no longer half way up the door, but at the bottom - must now bend down to unlatch it. Auto CVT gearbox is not as smooth as the last one. Lots of gimmicky things like side-radar that is sooo off-putting to use. It slightly fights you as you steer. Enough buttons and menus to sink a battleship, but no maps. Doesn't feel more powerful at all, in spite of 200cc extra engine capacity. While it is a nice car, I am not convinced that it is as good as hyped.

[@abc123fhdi]

"What time is it?" "Hammer Time?" "No." lol the young folks listen to the same music we listened to growing up.

[@aroundomaha]

Manual trans... thanks! Saying Corolla & CVT in the same sentence makes angels cry somewhere. I can't get the thought out of my head about using this for SCCA Solo II.

[@jackson-ls4fm]

I really like these but I like the traditional parking break because it's fun to send it in some snow.

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

thats a nice car can't lie

[@tenmeikujou3916]

But the headlights look weird to me.🤔

[@darude-sandstorm8293]

This video feels like I’m watching a pg episode of Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia

[@subvet3668]

7.5 seconds for the manual by MotorTrend. They have 3 people plus 1 mile above sea level which makes it significantly slower. 7.5 puts it directly in line with previous gen Mazda 3. Heck my Acura TSX with 200 hp 2.5 was 7.4 seconds to 60. It's definitely adequate.

[@kaizercuambe8642]

Sports version????

[@MadVolbeat]

Display shows oil temperature?

[@whenpiratesattack]

What watch is the front passenger wearing? Looks great.

[@chillausmc]

My 2017 Civic auto park brake dissengages when i start to pull. Does it have hill aasist?( Never mind, should wait till the end of videos to comment) Clutch soft? I understand this isnt supposed to compete, its an economic car. Too many nells and whistles for me. Are the celicas going to be this cluttered with safety tech?

[@noeldeasy9447]

1:40 did he ever hear off the ae86?that wasn't conservative

[@John-wd8vc]

Does "Unfiltered Buddy Review" mean shaky cam filmed through a distorted lens

[@greenair00]

I can see this getting their "TRD" everything treatment. That'd rad.

[@JL-is9rg]

I think I would get one but no Android. How do you play music then with Entune?

[@ScramblerOfDakota]

Quick fix on the fake exhaust tips: Plastidip either matte of shiny.

[@antster7]

Doesn't all ebrake work the same? Put it on drive and accelerate.

[@logansimpson2267]

just bought one myself. Manual, Blue Flame, SE upgrade with the Spoiler. lol. only difrence between the SE upgrade and the XSE is no leather on the interior and no chrome on the front bumper. witch personally i enjoy the gloss black more. but anyway. my biggest complaint so far. is the comments on the fake exhaust tips XD

[@danielfair4675]

Wheel size is bigger on the XSE

[@logansimpson2267]

@@danielfair4675 the SE upgrade also gets the 18 inch wheels. So there the same

[@CoelhoSports]

is it faster than a ford fiesta?

[@ncstate220]

Ford 120-197HP Toyota 137HP

[@03chrisv]

I am heavily considering getting this car after my lease for a 2016 Civic coupe ends in 4 months, but that new Mazda 3 hatch coming out early next year has me second guessing big time.

[@High_Octane]

go for the toyota. mazda has amazing engine technology utilizing diesel technology on there gas engines, cool stuff but ive yet to see a video of an enginere or someone convincing me it's reliable. plus i always prefered dealing with toyota than mazda.

[@03chrisv]

@@High_Octane Thanks for the suggestion. I normally lease my cars for just 3 years, I don't keep them long term so realibilty isn't a huge concern as most cars don't have major problems until the warranty has already expired. Don't get me wrong the Toyota looks great, but the new Mazda looks like it almost belongs in a different class. I know Mazda isn't a luxury brand but the new Mazda 6 and now the new Mazda 3 definitely look really premium whereas Toyota feels high tech but kind of "Fisher Price".

[@Ton-uy1xd]

The new Mazda 3 looks nicer than everything else in this class. The dash, the gages, the steering wheel and the piano black in the Corolla ruin the car for me.

[@michaelduong3852]

i really don't think the new mazda looks great at all... the rear end looks like a chery j3 but the front end looks great. i think the toyota looks better exterier wise and interior both looks just as good. driving wise im pretty sure mazda has toyota beat as we have always known. reliability though, i know toyota has mazda beat since my friends ones always have electrical issues such as power mirrors, power windows and steering lock...

[@jasontruong48]

The new M3 hatch is fugly

[@brianhirst8844]

both trims have that spoiler

[@dk780]

I know the Corolla hatch is shorter than the sedan. Is that true for all hatches that are available in sedan? Seems like a very good for someone who want to learn how to use a manual transmission.

[@sic22l]

It os true. Hatch is a sedan without a trunk. There is a thing called liftback, that's a sedan with a hatch. Buick Regal is a liftback.

[@sic22l]

7:01 Very quiet indicators, it's like they were non existent. Unless you don't have to indicate in the US? I can hear quite a bot of a tire roll.

[@luket6405]

Toyota should’ve made the hatch a similar size to the second gen xb. There isn’t anything replacing that segment unless you go up to a rav4

[@roellopez6638]

10.33 seconds i feel like maybe driver mod is needed or something cause in my low 132 hp 2012 corolla manual i was getting 8 seconds flat alone and with one person on board about 8.3 seconds maybe its cause your a mile above sea level like usual ?

[@mattcomchoc2957]

and it's not turbo, so it can't compensate for the lower air density.

[@roellopez6638]

@@mattcomchoc2957 yeah thats what i was thinking but still that much of a difference i think i can get the new corolla in the low 6-7 second range like my tc

[@clc2328]

@@roellopez6638 dude shut up....3 people in the car, shitty road conditions, lots of wheelspin.....ffs

[@roellopez6638]

@@clc2328 ok you dont have to get butt hurt i was just stating the old corolla could do it in 8 seconds

[@ericdolby1622]

8.3 and 10.3 both suck anyway. Your not buying this to go fast.

[@shawndejong6699]

I get 30 combined in my Focus ST. I'm also pushing almost double the crank HP, and more than double the torque. So my questions is... Why?

[@the_reaper_fpv]

I like the st but the simple fact is that this car will last far longer than the st would even if the st. Was maintained perfectly

[@DaShnipa]

@@the_reaper_fpv sure a soulless appliance will run forever. However when it breaks and it will the cost to repair will be triple that of my ST

[@the_reaper_fpv]

Idk now that ford isn't making the st anymore. Might be hard and cost more to fix a car that isn't even made anymore.

[@shawndejong6699]

Body parts may become an issue in the future, but the powertrain is identical throughout the years, meaning my 2014 will have parts for some time to come.

[@danielfair4675]

@@DaShnipa if you think repairs are any more expensive on the Toyota than your Ford, your on crack. Lol

[@billwilmington8284]

I'm probably going to get a half ton truck for my needs, but that looks like a really neat hatchback

[@melissasollars752]

Does the Corolla hatchback have a cell phone charger for cell phones?

[@elusivellama]

I love the hula dancer, reminds me of Farcry 3 XD

[@kerbytheslayer6181]

So it’s a matrix?

[@maximusareilius2262]

big improvement over the toyota matrix, which was the corolla hatch. !! but i would wait to see how that 1st year model holds up.

[@Bruceillest101]

actually this Corolla an updated Scion iM.

[@CyberSkunk-pj1eu]

finally a successor to runX and fx16

[@trevormbala3633]

Auris?

[@stuartengelhardt3410]

Not an accurate acceleration test - the dash was blue, it turns red when in sport mode.

[@dirtyberry2120]

Not on the manual, only on the cvt auto.

[@glovedcop69]

I love the Corolla...but how do they get away with adding roughly 30 more HP in a bigger engine and having the same 0-60 times?! And wasn't the old XRS a Yamaha engine? Is this a Toyota engine or did they team up with another company?

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Same time because they were 3 in the car, you can do under 8 seconds with that, which is the equivalent of the XR back then, for the XRS, we can hope it comes back

[@glovedcop69]

@@lecoureurdesbois86 without the oil problems that plagued the old ones too

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

@@glovedcop69 Well if they make a new one it will more likely be Turbo or Supercharged, and not a 8'000 rpm thing (sad in a way)

[@thiscrazytangerine8954]

Not gonna lie, minus the fake exhaust tips and the lack of power, it looks amazing. I get that toyota doesn't want to go small engine/small turbo but, If this car made at least 200hp n/a, it would be much much better. Their is no reason that they can't get 100hp per liter and still have fuel efficiency with today's technology.