2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid // A More Affordable Prius?? (47 MPG + AWD)

[@TheNewmans]

Just purchase 2023 Corolla hybrid SE yesterday. So far I’m loving it.

[@csyalx]

Me too, i filled up for $16 and get 680 miles till e

[@julioblanco]

Care to share how much you paid?

[@TheNewmans]

@@julioblanco $31k with all the add ons

[@ultragoldcoin8780]

@@TheNewmans but won't it take years of driving to recoup costs than getting the gas versiom for 26-27k.

[@TheNewmans]

@@ultragoldcoin8780 I honestly didn’t want the premium package but it came with it. My Toyota dealer had only 5 available that day and someone already put a deposit on 2 of them. So I didn’t have a choice but to get it since it was a high demand especially in California with gas prices being so expensive

[@hussam4296]

Good job Drew & Mason! With 47MPG + AWD + a $1200 price drop, what more can anyone ask for!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@rohanm54]

A regular, non-CVT transmission. That’s what else you could ask for. It won’t drive as nicely compared to a transmission with actually gears.

[@oa5828]

The other important thing about a physical first gear with a CVT is that it reduces strain on the CVT significantly, increasing lifespan of the CVT.

[@alvinsimba734]

Yeah they did because of people with heavy foot who don't know how to drive CVT transmissions

[@garlic_roast]

Don't they just use the launch gear CVT setup in regular gas vehicles? I think the hybrids using the planetary gear system don't have a launch gear.

[@alvinsimba734]

@@garlic_roast it's only in SE and XSE models as of 2022. But 2023 all trims will have that physical first gear except the L trim.

[@yoitsnick1497]

@@alvinsimba734 hey leave me alone

[@alvinsimba734]

@@yoitsnick1497 what did I do... did you get triggered

[@terrystarr3012]

Great job again, corolla looks fantastic.

[@KennethScharf]

Just placed a deposit on LE AWD hybrid. The specs seem to vary, somethings are different on the Toyota spec sheets in the dealership vs the web site. Also, the MPG figures for the hybrid are conservative, many owners report getting better fuel economy than published, (depends on your driving habits and such).

[@KennethScharf]

@VShowyou Left down payment 12/5/22, took delivery 1/13/23

[@hardeepbrar8374]

@@KennethScharf which city you live?

[@shehzadalani5238]

How much you paid otd le hybrid Corolla 2023

[@mattkroening7964]

That tach and spedometer look straight out of a 90s Carolla, that's wild! Not the end of the world, bit just not something you'd expect on a modern Toyota hybrid!

[@joeldowell5059]

Quite honestly, I prefer this over digital gauges. I strongly prefer analogue gauges myself, and they did a good job with them. Just what you need, and nothing more.

[@wooster1414]

My 22 is beautiful and all digital, the new one is a cheep POS. You have to get the XLE I USA to get the digital now. I don't want the 23 I ordered because of this.

[@mattkroening7964]

@Jesse Wooster I think this is part of how they were able to drop the price. Configurable digital Screens are a hell of a lot more expensive than a small screen and gauges with a few stepper motors.

[@wooster1414]

@@mattkroening7964 Yes I agree! I just wish I had known this. I ordered the 23 SE and now not sure if I want it due to this dash lol. I have a 22 LE and just wanted a brand new one with less miles because I paid over MSRP on my 22 and can get the 23 at MSRP. Also not sure about the 5 MPG less with the new upgrades and 18 inch wheels. I use mine for UBER/ Lyft.

[@wooster1414]

I also get 58-61 MPG in my 22. It has plenty of power and I don't need it to go faster.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

My very first hybrid sedan! Nice video bro.

[@diegohortamartinez]

Nice car and excellent video as always but these days good luck trying to find one of this... with the market that we have right now is almost impossible or you have to wait several weeks..

[@SolidSL510]

Waiting several weeks is cool but waiting a whole year is crazy lol

[@swissmrkc]

"Fools rush in" wait until October and November only time to buy a new car and actually save money.

[@saadtheman1]

toyotas for life❤️

[@chloesamclutch]

I was considering a 23 Prius but the Corolla actually looks like more for the money even with slightly lower numbers but no Prime version, that would sell like none other

[@drewloconte5271]

Interesting perspective. I was originally going to get the top trim level awd Corolla hybrid and then I saw the 2024 Prius. Redesign body and drivetrain that outperforms with better combined mpg, it feels like a no brainer. Why are you considering the Corolla over the Prius?

[@jaggerknife]

@@drewloconte5271 probably price. I am looking forward to being able to buy a 2024 prius but I will have to go for the base version.

[@DreamConundrum]

Prius redesign is going to have more features but it’s going to cost more, especially in higher trims.

[@JoVERICAIN]

We really have the best Corolla in Europe. Better powertrain, better finish and a wagon version.

[@Qweasdzxc-q1i]

Yep,looks good but any dealer from DMV area would ask 5k markup

[@sahildhawan416]

Just received my 2023 Corolla hybrid SE AWD in Canada and I noticed that the speedometer is totally different looking. Mine is all digital with no analogs. Canada gets a different version I guess.

[@stayphun6188]

congrats on the new car

[@wooster1414]

Wow, yes I heard that. Canada get the digital and USA gets cheep crap lol

[@SERgikZP]

When did you placed order?

[@sahildhawan416]

@@SERgikZP I placed order 6 months ago for the 2022 model but got a call back after 2 months. My dealership told me that 2022 is being discontinued and 2023 orders can be placed but they did not know the prices. I looked at the features and placed order for SE AWD and the price turned out to be great. The car is amazing and the tech is top notch, only let down is that awd system takes away the spare tire. I drive in the snow and the awd system works like no other car. Great handling and pickup but top end power isn't great. Safety sense 3.0 is really advanced and a huge upgrade from the last version and better than all the competition.

[@renigeorge1304]

How much did the car cost you including taxes?

[@SSModi852]

Actually for couple thousand usd more you can buy BOLT EUV. Also what annoys me is toyota and their dealers are pumping $3k-5k of market adjustment in form of unnecessary accessories.

[@karlosmarx5642]

Kept hearing you say XSE trim. Can’t seem to find that trim being offered anywhere, even on Toyotas website.

[@Anunnaki1821]

Is it remote start standard?

[@mmahtnart8986]

Toyota needs to offer this Infrared AWD hybrid trim in the hatchback.

[@deekay2]

The front end screams that it's open-mouth bass season.

[@nickabbatiello828]

Great video of the 2023 Toyota Corolla!!! Great job guys!!!

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

I have, since new, a 2012 Prius. I am giving it to my 18 yr old son, and will buy one of these for myself.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

Now they just need to throw the hybrid in a Corolla hatchback.

[@Sacto1654]

My only gripe with the Corolla Hybrid: sluggish acceleration. That's why Toyota totally redesigned the hybrid system on the 2023 Prius so acceleration is much less of an issue.

[@stayphun6188]

It's not sluggish when a car need one second longer at 0-60 than a lot of other cars. It's great on a daily basis, I recommend you to drive some good old underpowered cars, to appreciate the acceleration of the Corolla, it's really not that bad.

[@evolvedape2161]

I own this car and I love it

[@tmonter]

Disappointing that the gauge cluster that was on the 2020/21 trim (all digital) isn't still standard.

[@loveanimals-0197]

How much should someone pay for the 2023 Prius Hybrid out the door in the USA in a tier two city?

[@grahamstefaan]

Not announced yet. What does city got to do with it?

[@loveanimals-0197]

@@grahamstefaan I don't know. Thought some dealers may price it higher in some bigger cities.

[@grahamstefaan]

@@loveanimals-0197 mine sold me 1st slot at msrp.

[@loveanimals-0197]

@@grahamstefaan How much was your out-the-door price?

[@jijojose4490]

I just ordered my new SE HYBRID AWD❤

[@monkito69]

How’s the ride compared to the LE with the bigger side wall tires

[@joshh9179]

The standard gauge cluster is such a downgrade from pre-refresh models.... the new startup chime for hybrids was desperately needed though (across the entire Toyota / Lexus lineup)

[@moneypenny174]

Love it

[@RB-hl3ux]

Great review! 😊. Love you guys 😊

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much!

[@John-xeyvfkwieba]

Couldnt agree more with you guys. The absolute worse car I ever had was the 2010 Corolla LE with 1.8L. Great gas mileage but horrible 0-60 torque for merging/highway. As someone who lives in the northwest winters, the Corolla was horrible for heat and I'll never get another Toyota. Its something most youtubers dont ever care about, but its very important if you drive two hours to work everyday.

[@mmahtnart8986]

In smaller cars like the Corolla, all steering wheels need to be flat bottomed. No?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review!

[@mmahtnart8986]

Someone do a test. Will it out perform the Apex?

[@imranabbasi7871]

Hybrid awsome 👍

[@CortMarshal]

You mentioned the rear interior light, but are the front interior lights LED too?

[@CarConfections]

Yes, it's been updated as well

[@loveanimals-0197]

How much should someone pay for this out the door in the USA Midwest?

[@CarConfections]

They haven't announced pricing yet but stay tuned for our full coverage NEXT WEEK

[@alvinsimba734]

The infotainment has buttons missing on the sides whereas the 2020-2022 had physical buttons on both sides of the screen. But this one only volume Knob lol

[@LMessi1018]

Which model it is??!!

[@mustafamarhoon4173]

Good morning guys. I hope u find what i'm looking for. Today i ask from u guys if u don't mind to make a video ( 2023 jeep grand cherokee - overland / 4x4 / 2 row / with full package ).

[@CarConfections]

We will keep an eye out! There are a few GCs arriving in our area

[@Kazze1]

One thing to point out as incorrect info - none of the corolla SEDAN trims have dual climate. That is reserved for the cross and hatch.

[@drewfarmer8546]

This isn’t a complaint, but why exactly did you stop talking about the seats/door panel materials before you got into the cabin? I know it’s a weird question but…. Also, keep up the good work!!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! I wanted to get inside the cabin sooner to cut down on extra wind noise

[@alvinsimba734]

@@CarConfections they removed physical buttons that used to be on both sides of the screen for the Infotainment. Not sure why

[@grrmonkey]

@@alvinsimba734 they looked tacky,

[@alvinsimba734]

@@grrmonkey tacky but useful. I have a 2020 one and in winter time it's useful as the screen may freeze due to cold weather, so the buttons are needed.

[@grrmonkey]

@@alvinsimba734 didn't know that thanks

[@jerricawilliams8752]

Will you be reviewing the Corolla cross?

[@CarConfections]

Yes. We think the Hybrid model will be released in the next month or two

[@hnnotyy]

SE and LE is the only one with ALL WHEEL DRIVE

[@khanom27]

Wait?! A hecking Corolla gets AWD, but a damn Accord can’t? Good god Honda 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@lp0219]

AWD systems are more complex, less efficient and more expensive to fix in the long run. And if your worried about snow just add snow tires and problem solved.

[@stayphun6188]

0.5 % of all people need AWD, who cares

[@mattkroening7964]

People in winter weather climates have had it drilled into their heads that they NEED AWD to survive the winter. That's just bs marketing. Unless you're driving up mountains in over a foot of unplowed snow, studless snow tires are more than enough with FWD or RWD

[@raymondjackson6006]

People that say you dont need awd or 4wd must live in an area where it doesnt snow much.

[@stayphun6188]

@@raymondjackson6006 I live in the Alps, there is quite some snow. No AWD needed, of course I can't go through the woods and do offroad stuff, but all normal roads getting plowed and salted.

[@yashhjain10]

Any idea when is civic hybrid coming to USA?

[@CarConfections]

Not sure yet but it should be pretty soon

[@MattCC16Gaming]

Love it! My dad will likely get this when his car goes out.

[@revamp8835]

I owned a 2022 Toyota Corolla, the ride quality was awful especially since here in RI we have awful roads. You felt every bump, pothole 😂 It was an okay car, 7/10

[@Riley_1955]

I wondered myself on this one with the 18" rims with a 40 series tire as to how rough of a ride it would be.....It should of had at least a 55 series tire on that rim for a smoother ride and more ground clearance for the AWD.

[@coolguypravara]

Can we use Carolla for long drives on highways?

[@l.t.p4941]

Yes you can, I sometimes drove mine from Portland oregon, to San Francisco Cali, 9 and a half hour drive, the car is pretty efficient

[@alvinsimba734]

@@l.t.p4941 yeah I'm glad you answered though but that was a silly question. Every vehicle is good for long commutes

[@coolguypravara]

@@l.t.p4941 Great 👍 I too frequently go on long drives from Toronto to Ottawa, Montreal. Looking for a fuel efficient car which I can drive on highways too. Thank you 🙂

[@AntJoseph_]

Actually the Corolla in Europe has soft touch materials in the rear too

[@zacharyvergara7451]

What does the infared do?

[@Riley_1955]

Absolutely nothing ...It's $500 more rip off dollars just for red looking trim on things.

[@conmen4039]

Congrats

[@garthlocklin4480]

How does a reviewer in TX. wear a black shirt from Upson Knights football team from lil ol Thomaston Georgia?

[@garthlocklin4480]

I would consider driving that after my Prius dies in another 150-200k miles or gets wrecked by some goober texting and driving.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s very nice, but small, I don’t like the e CVT 😂

[@JohnSmith-yr6je]

Does the awd stay on past 45 mph or turn off?

[@lant7]

Probably turns off to maintain fuel efficiency. My rav4 turns off awd after like 25mph depending on how much you step on it

[@JohnSmith-yr6je]

@@lant7 I see thank you!

[@sahildhawan416]

It turns on when you hit the gas all the way at any speed. Works every time from start position to about 25mph. I have 2023 SE AWD.

[@hardeepbrar8374]

@@sahildhawan416 how much fuel range you get i also order se hybrid awd . How much range it gives after full fuel tank?

[@sahildhawan416]

@@hardeepbrar8374 The fuel tank is very small. 2022 corolla had 45l but this one has 40l. It gives me a range of 600km per tank but that does not include the reserve range after 0. Apparently Toyotas keep aside a big portion for reserve which should give you another 100km but the screen will show you 0. I know this as I once filled up gas from 0 and my full tank from that point only filled up 32 litres while the actual capacity is 40l. I wouldn't risk it though as you cant tell how much is left after 0.

[@rohanm54]

I love everything ab this. 45+ mpg, AWD, Toyota build quality. BUT, its a CVT. Sorry won’t be caught dead in it.

[@rohanm54]

@TheTpanative reliability isn’t the question. It’s the way it drives. CVT’s SUCK. I’ve driven a lotta cars with one it’s GOD AWFUL.

[@mmahtnart8986]

Every front wheel drive vehicle should have the battery mounted somewhere in the right rear compartment area. No?

[@mmahtnart8986]

It looks like it has wireless charging that you failed to mention. If you used it, will it charge a cellphone in the case?

[@rylans.5365]

Most thin cases of any material should work, but the case should be flat and there shouldn’t be any texture

[@CarConfections]

Did not get the chance to try it out. But unless it's a very thick case, it will still work with it on

[@tiffanyhwang1738]

Prius is still better

[@mmahtnart8986]

19' wheels should be an option on many Corollas.

[@Riley_1955]

What I don't get is why use a 18" rim then put 40 series tires on it......Come on Toyota this isn't a sports car.....It should have at least 55 series tires for a lot nicer ride and give it some more ground clearance for AWD models also.

[@SolidSL510]

@@Riley_1955 I agree to make matters worst, no spare tires. Those 19’ wheels are not good for everyday driver. Especially bad road conditions in California

[@mmahtnart8986]

No snack crumbs on the console. Evidently you didn't cash in a coupon before this review (-;

[@CarConfections]

Unfortunately not. We were starving through this review 😂

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

Come on guys, I like your reviews, but because this is a Hybrid Corolla, doesn't mean we're NOT interested in how the car HANDLES. You could have taken it through the twisties, just a little!!!!

[@CarConfections]

Unfortunately we only had the vehicle for one hour on a drive program. We look forward to providing more in-depth impressions when we have one back home

[@bapakbob3897]

Your title, affordable Prius, is an oxymoron. base Prius price with freight is 29k, Fuel savings on the Prius monroney sticker is $750 MORE savings than Corolla: OVER FIVE YEARS! But IF you can get a Prius at MSRP you still have to amortize that $4k more you paid for the Prius than the Corolla hybrid by only the $150/year savings from the Corolla fuel efficiency. That works out to 26+ YEARS to break even by buying the Prius vice the Corolla HB, ha ha. BTW was in the dealers today getting my Tundra (free) serviced, they had a new Prius...$39k, NOT 29K, and the dealer had added an additional dealer markup sticker Nitrogen filled tires $299, LIFETIME security etching $499. And that pregnant-roller-skate-with-NO-trunk Prius had a SOLD tag in the window! Pretty darned expensive payment to get economy.

[@Chris-dy1cb]

Thank god for analog clusters

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE Infrared Special Edition!

[@joskjj3625]

Who needs behemoth suvs when you can get a Corolla, it has 5 seats and fits the family comfortably plus you get the famous Toyota reliability

[@ddm62571]

I personally like the LE trim the best! Don't care for the SE wide waffle grill chin.

[@robedwards6926]

Sounds loud on inside and hp/acceleration is horrible.

[@cop2506]

Finaly

[@trueheart5666]

The Asian Corolla has an executive and much better looking front fascia. 😅

[@Faisal-actualtruth]

22 Corolla hybrid gets 56 mpg average

[@Faisal-actualtruth]

In summer and winters 55*

[@grahamstefaan]

Front end style is a MESS. Why such a stupid grille? Thus ain't a hellcat.

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

More power is better, but worse .of is not.

[@VelmaTheID]

Meh, I still prefer the Prius.

[@CageyLeigh]

So, there’s 2 new colors, but you’re not going to tell us what they are? No worries, as that is one of the noisiest interiors I’ve ever heard for a hybrid.

[@christophermblanton]

I'm thumbs up #69. Nice.

[@frankcerbantes9429]

At least it’s not as ugly as use to be and cheaper

[@JuanPergolesi]

Someone is using this car for Uber?

[@sunkistlbc]

Best way to fall asleep is watching a Corolla review

[@braetonwilson4296]

I'm sure it's boring for you because you're too broke to buy a new 2023 Corolla. Run along now boy, the bus is waiting for you!

[@JohnSmith-yr6je]

@@braetonwilson4296 lmao 😂

[@Kurry34]

@@braetonwilson4296 it's a Corolla, calm down.

[@sunkistlbc]

@@braetonwilson4296 did I trigger you snowflake 🤣 lmfao. Yeah I’m so poor I wouldn’t drive a Corolla even if it was given to me for free. Thanks for the good laugh lmafo lmfao lmfao

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@sunkistlbc how could you trigger me? I'm a proud whyte man! I'm a member of the superior perfect master race!

[@fertexas]

carrazo

[@mrc2165]

Yikes. Even the instrument cluster in my 2013 Corolla S looks better than this one.

[@ПавелСоболев-р4г]

Акула

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

worse mpg is not

[@albertsellstoyotas]

Q

[@davidschulz877]

Very Noisy

[@yenkodavi3573]

can you sleep in this car?? and use the climate control?

[@wooster1414]

I can't believe the put that cheep ass dash in. My 22 LE is beautiful and all digital. You have to get the XLE to have it. And now the LE comes with hubcaps lol. My 22 LE has Prius wheels and digital dash. It's beautiful and now the SE is a downgrade. 5 MPG worse than the 22 and cheep ass dash. Wth Toyota!