2020 Toyota Corolla | Finally a Cool Corolla?!?

Thanks to my day job at Kelley Blue Book, I drive and review lots of cars. Today I’m driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan. Now in its 12th-generation, the Corolla has evolved into something unexpected…a car with emotion. Ok, not insane levels of emotion but where style and driving behavior are concerned the all-new model is surprisingly fun.
The particular Corolla I’m driving is the XSE trim, which sports more aggressive exterior styling, elevated interior details, and a 168-horsepower 2.0-liter engine offering a notable bump in power versus the 1.8-liter engine found in lower trims. Overall, I’m impressed with the Corolla’s style, interior quality, zesty handling, and generous standard safety equipment. But can the new 2020 Corolla add excitement to my otherwise dismal commute? Watch to find out.
And just so the premise is ultra-clear, this is not a comprehensive review but rather a casual look at the 2020 Toyota Corolla, while I live my normal life. Simple. Fun! #MicahDrives
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[@MicahMuzio]

Here's the Corolla Hatchback review I mention in the video. Blue Flame!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmnGiYWCd7p9gc0

[@o_o825]

Micah Muzio Subscribed. I can’t wait for that shirtless review! :p

[@mp5wes]

0:12 Tedious commute to work....where you drive possible tedious cars to review? 😋

[@nakteteng6404]

Man do you still review at Kelly blue book ?

[@MicahMuzio]

Michael Aviles I do still work for KBB!

[@sm1else]

As old man, it is kind of strange to see such a well-equipped Toyota Corolla. Why, back in my day a passenger seat was optional on a Corolla. Now get off my lawn.

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

sm1else okay boomer

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

John Franklin r/whooosh

[@ricofromtheh7142]

I loveee Toyota Corollas. I have a 2005 to this day

[@DarkFemEnergy222]

😂😂

[@ELPJM09]

I’ve seen many of these cars in the road, including the Hatchback. They look really nice in person. No matter what car reviewers say, Corollas will sell like hot cakes. It’s all about the reputation that Toyota has done for over 50 years. My sister is going to buy one next month. Me and my family are loyal Toyota owners

[@Polemic-2525]

Me too

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

The first car I bought was a 1993 Corolla with a beautiful black, high gloss metallic paint. It cost me $14,000 and 8 years and 135,000 miles later I sold it for $6,000. Yesterday we sold a 2014 BMW 535i with 35,000 miles. It cost new $78,000 and was sold to a used car dealer for $18,000. If you are going to spend money, do it wisely.

[@michaelgrant5258]

With inflation adjusted for 2019, you paid $24,758.98 in 1993 for a basic appliance. Luxury cars always depreciate like a brick, nothing new.

[@alansmilealot]

That generation of Corolla is way more appealing to me. I have a 94

[@trespasser121]

The dealer will make a killing on that beamer. You shouldn't have settled for so little. If the car was not abused, I'd have paid you $10k more easy.

[@dygardion9130]

What did I learn today? That all vans can be murder vans

[@douglasdea637]

Best advice I've heard all week.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

dygardion 91 Reminds me of a made-for-TV movie I saw back in 1979: "Death Car On The Freeway."

[@11chiroman]

I love the Corollas. I'm on my second Corolla and getting ready to get my 3rd Corolla in 1-2 weeks. My first Corolla had over 350,000 miles on it before I traded it in. So far, they have always been very dependable. Very very any trouble at all.

[@user-mk9hz4ex6b]

I just bought a Corolla SE 2020 and am very happy about it. Your review is amazing, and you are a cool and very charming guy. I could not tear myself away from watching your video and enjoyed it a lot. Thank you very much and God bless you.

[@MicahMuzio]

Elena Ivanchenko Very kind of you to say. Congrats on the purchase!!

[@omars.8073]

Great point about empathy, For example, someone somewhere could be driving a Dodge Caliber.

[@MicahMuzio]

Omar S Haha! You’re comment literally made me lol.

[@omars.8073]

Fantastic! :)

[@renntech44]

Brilliant!😆

[@stookis8954]

I can say the XSE model that Micah is test driving is super comfy and actually fun to drive-Road noise isnt all that terrible and not enough to stir me away from buying

[@rmknicks]

I couldn't care less about the subject of a video and yet I had to watch. Another great vid!! So entertained.

[@MicahMuzio]

rm brooklyn Thanks, Man! I’m grateful to have you aboard.

[@rahmed71]

New to your personal channel and I am surprised by your quality of production and how entertaining your videos are. This channel is going to get be the next big car channel very very soon!

[@jeffmorse645]

I have never been a Corolla fan, but I like this. I mean like it enough to buy one. It looks to be a relatively fun car that doesn't look stupid and will last for years. Oh, my commute is pretty nice actually - Monterey city streets with only a tiny bit of freeway driving on Hwy 1. Pretty scenic and fairly low pressure. Only takes 15 - 20 minutes.

[@MicahMuzio]

Jeff Morse Color me jealous. Monterey is lovely!

[@nando4life]

Bought mine last week... SE with manual speed, in apple red color ❤

[@MicahMuzio]

Congrats on the purchase!

[@TalismanPHX]

Muzio, you're a goofball. Thanks for the 710 and 5 commute memories.... I may need to call my therapist for an appointment. Oh, and the bizarre sound effects. 😉😂😆

[@Ecohen52784]

Just purchased one and it is fantastic, Loving it💕💕💕

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, awesome video as always! Sorry I’m late.😸😸

[@davidweaver1968]

Dude. Your reviews are the BOMB. I love how you insert an incredibly dry sense of humor while giving us the facts at the same time. Best channel!!! By the way, I think I'm gonna buy one of these bad boys for my bad dad self.

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks a ton, David! When you buy your Corolla, I'd love an update on how you like it. Cheers!

[@scaldon2]

The Toyota Corolla the most reliable car . Toyota sold over 1 million of these in 2017. People buy them cause they're reliable . That's why they're so popular .

[@abdelalsweiti9872]

I don’t think they sold that many in 2017, that seems like an overstatement

[@scaldon2]

@@abdelalsweiti9872 believe it . It's worldwide sales though . They buy Toyota cause they're reliable. Looks like the SUV craze didn't effect Toyota. It only effected GM and Ford cause they make grade a crap.

[@thesisko4031]

Every taxi driver i see drives a Toyota Camery... Get the brand the taxi drivers use cause they know.

[@scaldon2]

@@thesisko4031 yup taxi drivers need a car thats,reliable and good on gas. Also a car that doesn't break down . So that s why the taxi drivers drive Camry . Toyota maybe a common car but , it's that way because they're reliable.

[@blessindia1]

I heard that the new cvt transmission with physical 1st gear has had issues. Hope toyota rectifies transmission issues.

[@tgherman3619]

Just got the 2020 SE. Way more snappy than even a 2020Le. More sportier for sure. Love it. Yes, Corollas are way popular down here in FL. See them everywhere. The suspension and tires make it handle nicely.

[@seanryne]

Love this new Corolla. Toyota did such a good job with design which I haven't always been pleased with in the past.

[@carmenbernal1760]

I bought my 2020 Corolla two months ago and it's a nice car it's my first brand new car I like it

[@CloakedHDTV]

Love the 2020 Corolla!! 🤩🙌

[@marks.4388]

Great review 👍. My Mom leased her 4th Corolla yesterday. She got a SE in a wild but nice blue. She said this is no comparison to the previous 16 SE. She loves how easy it steer's! Quite and takes road imperfections easier. Thanks Micah!

[@jdf360pwn]

Just got a 2020 LE and I’m loving it so far, went from a Hyundai Elantra, and it’s a lot better than the Hyundai, the CVT is actually responsive, and 1.8 still has enough go to get out of its own way, it also handles super well.

[@alvinsimba734]

I agree as I also own the LE

[@ChrisRaymond1]

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one that runs the racing line on the street.

[@toynazi]

I have an older corolla and I love it. Serves it's role very well.

[@gormiller7403]

I decided on the new 2021 Corolla Hybrid and I’m loving it! I’m 50 and always drove VW. I had enough headaches from VW and decided to go with family members and friends telling me, get a Toyota already!! Very Pleased

[@joelthorne7434]

Thanks for your long format review. Very well-done! Were those low profile tires? I would want to avoid them.

[@eltonjohn3236]

The Corolla is what its buyers want it to be. Safe, economical, reliable, and easy to drive. While I prefer something with a little more personality, hundreds of thousands of people will love this. BTW, Micah, you bulge in all the right places. :)

[@pflewellen]

Lol 😁 I was hoping I wasn't the only one staring at his bulge the whole time!

[@davidtodd1037]

Nice review. No script, just shootin' from the hip. BTW my commute is 6 minutes.

[@andrelima5124]

To be honest..... I like the reving sounds of this 2.0 inside the car.

[@M09W41]

André Lima same it’s not so bad and I think the “performance” air intake that is standard helps.

[@Tinrs80]

I said this 1000x... I enjoy watching how you do reviews. It is to the point. You have a personality👍🏾👍🏾. You don't spend time explaining the painting process(AoA)😂. You ain't whinny (RLR)😂. Anyways we live In world where a corolla has independent suspension and a Mazda does not. WOW!

[@TofaelTohin]

"Spend time explaining the painting process (AoA)"🤣. Man, his (AoA) intro music kills me!!!

[@MicahMuzio]

Terriell Porter Your comment made me smile. Cheers! 😄

[@Toyota4Life]

Terriell Porter honestly the old school driving corollas are more fun to drive then Mazda’s especially the Rwd models

[@twackingrecordings69]

Very cool review, nice job in being able to articulate while driving and keeping a cohesive review, but I guess that’s why they pay you lol.

[@SupremeChief1]

Lowkey I think this will be my new car once I finish paying off my car

[@adamali9236]

Awesome sauce

[@haiderhayat3057]

A great & a well engineered car

[@thomasa1294]

You are so funny! Love the analogies, i.e. mohawk comment 😂

[@Kishan2213]

this one actually looks nice

[@jossderosa5401]

I just bought one of then a 2020 Toyota Corolla SE so your review help me to decide me but before I had have one 2009 toyota corolla type S so me loved is old for this vehicule, greeting from Dominican Republic.

[@MicahMuzio]

Glad I could help. Sending love to the Dominican Republic!

[@bh2236]

It looks so nice in blue or white!

[@wmire31]

Just bought a 2021 Corolla SE. The value on my optima lx went up so I traded it. I personally love the new Corolla!! I thinks a fine looker and it’s great as a drive to work car.

[@gene978]

Hey MIcah, I have to hand it to you :)) Multi tasking like a Boss! Using your Commute time to entertain. inform, and hopefully gain viewers. I thought of you yesterday when we were purchasing A Brand New Hyundai Santa Fe’ SEL PLUS in the Red with Beige and black interior. Even though I researched this car intensively I still had a few surprises. We bought it in another State over an hour a way gave us a good feel for it on the way back home. Admittedly we didn’t get much off the price but 0% Interest for 72 months $440 a month. Traded a 2017 Santa Fe Base AWD. That was $350 a month. I love the Lane keep, ACC and true BLind Spot and all the sensors. The seats are Very comfortable and Car PLay guided us back better than Android Auto did to get to Honda of Keene, NH. Can’t beat the price Cheaper then any compact SUV the SEL PLus and not missing much. Sunroof, Vented seats and heads up display, Leather, . they save for the $10K more Ultimate. Still has heated seats and this dealship has a lifetime warrantee that I am sure we paid for some how. I was holding off for Palisade, or Telluride. but I should wait a model year. Still loving my 2017 Impala in Crystal Red Tint Coat. Thanks for waking up during the commute I can always tell your just woke up face hehe.

[@MicahMuzio]

gene978 Gene, congrats on that sweet red Santa Fe!! 🥳

[@bryceno5385]

Hey, Micah, if you were me would you keep your 2017 VW Jetta S or get a 2020 Corolla SE? I was also looking into a Honda Civic Sport Or EX. Great review btw!

[@sjh22a]

I absolutely love your CVT impression! The best ever!

[@yadthink]

"She pushes at the limit." Hahaha. If only the Corolla exterior didn't look so soft, if that makes sense. Great review, btw!

[@pttthhh]

My commute has a lot of those BMW moves going on.. i enjoyed the review. This is my dream car right now. Just waiting for my champagne gold 06 Corolla to die if it ever does.

[@rayemanuel7460]

Corollas are like cockroaches, they're everywhere. Love my 2012 LE with 112,000 miles. Never a single problem and will run until at least 300,000. One day when I'm a baller, I'll get this new model.

[@ViktorSavitskiy]

Honestly, whats your thoughts on the new forte 2019 compared to the corolla (idea for next video)

[@hyogomarume8345]

BMWs have a difficult time merging because the turning signal is optional and most owners opt not to get it

[@max-grey]

😂

[@notrappaport5340]

The optional turn signals are an extra five grand, I hear.

[@dertersenior8151]

hater

[@Polemic-2525]

That’s just California drivers in general most of them are aggressive and don’t drive defensively. I see a lot of hyper-speeding in which they deserve more than just a citation . Jail time and license suspension in that order.

[@jacobhughes6370]

Which is your pick ? the Mazda 3 or this corolla? ....your reviews are entertaining , great stuff

[@thecarboy95]

Any full KBB video review for this 2020 Corolla Sedan?

[@kathy0698]

Bought a certified 2020 Corolla SE, 6 spd manual a couple of months ago. This car is so much fun to drive. My third Corolla. I have two now, but I am in Iowa, I just put my newest Corolla in storage. Sits too low for me to winter drive. Driving the 🌮.

[@raymondngu3026]

19:27 SOME-body once told me the world is gonna roll me I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed

[@rhgs9902]

hello, do you happen to know if I would be able to switch out the 2018 Toyota camry speedometer with one of the XSE trim? I'm not a big fan of the stand small screen on the SE? Any responses are appreciated! thank you!

[@klaimster3184]

Micah = 🧡😆

[@toyotahontas9296]

It's the 80 percent of BMW drivers that give the others a bad name.

[@bradyb9929]

30 minute commute in Des Moines Iowa. 20 miles so yeah not LA. but my exit is being redone and our current temporary one has mega potholes :(. Makes my Prius sad

[@lawrencebautista1]

We call this the Corolla Altis in Southeast Asia. When it was launched in China last year, it's available in two trims: the 'Prestige' and the 'Sporty' which is the one showed here. But it seems the 'Prestige' trim will be the one offered exclusively in SE Asia as it was already launched in Taiwan. That launch gear is an interesting new feature though.

[@jeffreysegal2065]

I like cvts. They're always on boil, even tho the sounds don't match up to pedal position as automatics do. It takes about a day to get used to the difference.

[@Jeragon186]

I didn't even know Micah had his own channel! I just found this out today!

[@MicahMuzio]

Jeragon186 Welcome aboard!

[@Eric_the_Hiking]

It hasn't gone full Fonzie yet. The next generation will be cool and the following one will jump the shark.

[@dertersenior8151]

my commute is 1h40m each way but i have 2 s classes so i feel GREAT when i get out of them.

[@daveromanyshyn1170]

Was that a Cadillac ELR that passed him at 4:33? I've never, ever seen one in person. 🤔

[@adelaideautowashes]

Doug Demuro and RealLifeLore eat your heart out.

[@smoki101010]

Nice .

[@nathancouture598]

My mom had a Prius and got into a accident so we had a Corolla for a rental and i absolutely loved it it was a 2022 she bought a 2011 Camry with 60,000 miles

[@tipoomaster]

Help me decide, how much do I want the new Dynamic Force engine? Debating stepping up to the SE from the L, was a bit bummed to learn that everything below the SE has the old 1.8L engine and no first launch gear, etc, that come with the new 2.0

[@MicahMuzio]

If it were me, I'd step up to the SE. It's about $2,400 pricier than the L but on a monthly basis that's only about $50/payment. The SE is more efficient and more powerful thanks to the 2.0 but it's also a generally nicer car than the L trim (alloy wheels, auto A/C, 60/40 split rear seat, etc). When you eventually sell, it'll be much easier to offload the more desirable SE than the comparatively sparse L trim.

[@tipoomaster]

@@MicahMuzio Cool, thanks for the reply!

[@msndotnet01]

Lol 3 to 6pm, and 6 to 9 am the worst in Vancouver Canada. Toronto is another level.

[@sadmanh0]

they're trying to add a subtle Lexus grill to the front to make it look cool -_-

[@williamkeith8944]

Come ride with me...nights on the roads in Houston can be exciting.

[@kaysersoze2335]

How was Honda Insight's lane centering compared to Corolla's?

[@BG-ig6fd]

I used to live in L.A. long time ago. The traffic is worse in the Toronto area, than it was in L.A. Over 9 million people and only 2-lane highways.....often down to one lane due to continuous construction going on everywhere.

[@BTC909]

What are the driveline losses of a Toyota CVT? The one with the geared 1st gear?

[@bobbyguo4958]

I have a 07 Jetta where the seat fold down control is also inside the cabin, but there is an option to lock it. Does the corolla have that?

[@ohcanadaeh]

Take a drive in the 2020 Mazda 3 and you will definitely notice the difference between a class leader and Corolla in NVH.

[@_IMNNO]

Should I get this or a used low mileage 2015 MINI Countryman?

[@korykelsey4364]

Are you no longer with KBB @Micahmuzio, or just doing additional reviews on the side?

[@TMM6900]

Steering feel so important man

[@0ttoman]

I chose to pay an extra $400 a month so my commute was 8 miles and 15 minutes instead of over an hour each way.. so I wake up and get home at a reasonable time.. and save on fuel, wear and tear and mileage on my car...

[@nolanchristoffer2442]

Trapping in the Toyota Rolla

[@jloudy]

If the sport button adds jerkiness, does that mean it turns the driver into a BMW driver?

[@thundergato84]

I wonder when will Toyota offer a firmware update for Android Auto for the 2020 sedan. The 2020 hatchback already has Android Auto. Isn't it the same hardware between the hatchback, and sedan?

[@BanBiofuels]

So what do you like better, a 2019 Civic or a 2020 Corolla?

[@swanblake]

I really wish Toyota would have added another 5 "geared" gears to the CVT to fix it. Micah, great job as always. Sadly I think you hit it on the head, Toyota really doesnt have to do anything to sell cars. People buy them no matter what they do. See the Lexus US and Toyota CHRV as examples of this. Also all vans are murder vans, fact. Micah I'd be curiousmif you think a more powerful version of the Corolla would be nice? Seems like the chassis is up to snuff which I guess is said about every slow Toyota product

[@Lightdasher360]

I like my daily commute; mainly highway driving with very little traffic. I definitely can't complain. On the subject of complaining though: I want to respond to your comment, that I figured complaining isn't all bad because, while someone always has it harder, we're all relative and have different limits. I try to never complain, just as a personal thing, but I wish I could be as positive as you are in response to what life throws at you.

[@drea177cha5er]

Crazy enough... engine doesn’t sound half bad it seems

[@michaelb.8953]

My commute in my 2016 Toyota Corolla LE Eco is less than 10 minutes, but I'm not complaining.

[@Tristvnm]

@11:33 me every damn day on the road

[@Barobran92]

I actually had a really cool adventure in a rented 2017 Corolla, I drove all through the mountains in Alberta and British Columbia on a trip a couple years ago, it wasn’t fun to drive by any means and I would’ve preferred a car with Apple CarPlay for navigation purposes, but it was a pretty solid car for many many hour drives.

[@ico9750]

Can Toyota give it the 2.5l 200hp from the Camry and keep the manual box?

[@davinp]

For 2017, Toyota refreshed the Corolla making it more sportier. That's when the S became the SE. The new 2020 has an even bigger mesh grill

[@BasedTurd]

What’s better, the 2020 se manual or the 2019 hatchback manual?

[@susanjspaulding]

"Oh crap, I'm out of gas!": My *FAV* !! LOL!!! My commute is *MORE* miles but most certainly not worse!! #MicahMuzio

[@MicahMuzio]

Susan Spaulding I’m a real wordsmith. 😂

[@FLteslacam321]

How was your fuel economy?

[@LeDu1]

Mmm... subbie crosstrek... Nice :D

[@davinp]

I don't why Toyota move the seat releases in the car. In the 10th generation Corolla there were in the trunk

[@janandrews7424]

'Going down the CVT rabbit hole' may be appropriate. The 'First Gear Launch CVT' used in the 2019 CVT Hatchback and 2020 CVT SE and XSE sedans is said to be made by JATCO, the (Nissan subsidiary?) company that manufactured many or most of the Nissan CVTs that are reputed to have been very unreliable. Can anyone confirm who manufactures the CVTs used in the 2020 Corolla L, LE and XLE?

[@TheSjuris]

Should be Aesin, you know the other Japanese transmission manufacturer that’s owned by Toyota. Doubt Jatco makes any for Toyota.

[@seanseilheimer5011]

What is your commute? Miles and time spent on average? I used to have a 50-60 mile commute that took around an hour each way. I now work in the same town I live in, and could literally walk to work if I wanted to. It's so much better.

[@MicahMuzio]

Sean Seilheimer I drive roughly 35 minutes during my normal off-hours commute. But that can extend to 1.5 hours depending on the time of day. What a joy to walk to work. 👍

[@smackcracklenpop]

Micah Muzio if that was your work situation, you can review walking/running shoes!

[@skarpaz]

I wish the infotainment screen didn’t look like a portable TV from 2003.

[@jacobyo99]

The launch gear is only on the SE and XSE

[@LukeWhitmarsh]

That camo car is definitely a 2020 Ioniq

[@twystedhumour]

My commute today took 3x longer due to road construction, so it took 6 minutes to get to work.

[@MicahMuzio]

Drummond Fengdahl 😂

[@tipoomaster]

Micah 'In a pinch, any van can be a murder van' Muzio