Blacked Out Style On Plain White Bread | 2021 Toyota Corolla Nightshade Hatchback

If you're looking for a sporty compact hatch, this isn't it. But if on the other hand you are looking for a Corolla with a bit more visual swagger, the Nightshade is for you.
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[@roywhiteo5]

i like hatchbacks that look like hatchbacks

[@JakeRoot]

Glad to see some acknowledgement that hatches are indeed somewhat popular. Everyone was indicating certain death but I have not seen this.

[@caglioso]

Yea the civic hatch is prob my favorite design ever, but the Corolla looks great too. I hate the way the Mazda 3 hatch looks but just imo.

[@moonsapling]

sedan and hatchback "death" is the excuse for the american automakers to get rid of theirs cause they were total garbage and nobody bought them... Corolla and Civic sales are through the roof!

[@acpadilla7146]

@@caglioso which gen is your fav?

[@Crystal-jr7lp]

Love hatches.

[@huntmachine4505]

I've got a 2020 Corolla HB XSE, CVT. After 12K miles I would highly recommend it. The 1st gear plus CVT really transforms the feeling of driving a car with a CVT. I had a 2017 Civic EXL sedan. Nice car overall but the 2.0 liter NA engine and trans in the Corolla HB drives better. And averaging 35.5 mpg since new.

[@garrettw99]

I drove one of these at an auto show. It reminded me of a nostalgic mid-2000s Civic. Fun to drive and no-frills. It’s a great car for 90% of people looking in the compact segment. Yes, there are better options but if you are really wanting to buy a cheap car you aren’t missing out on much with this.

[@AngelValdovinos]

Drives better than civic

[@mochabear1097]

wish there was a hybrid version of this corolla hatch :'(

[@moonsapling]

there is in Europe, its lovely!

[@AW-gj4ji]

Judging from the price difference they have for the sedan, it probably doesn’t matter there isn’t a hybrid one for the hatchback.

[@joechongsiriwatana4367]

it's called a prius

[@4orrcountry]

@@joechongsiriwatana4367 ...which are invariably unattractive.

[@4orrcountry]

Alex: I've only recently discovered your vehicle reviews and they are BY FAR the most practical, insightful and helpful reviews ANYWHERE, whether they be in print or video.

[@diodorusb]

Alex is an amazing reviewer.

[@brybrysofly4093]

This title was everything!! Lol. Great review as always, Alex!!

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Toyota also found adding a first gear lengthened the life of the CVT - it lasted a lot longer. That was the primary reason why they added it after their first generation CVTs had early failure problems - you can find videos on KZbin of people complaining about those failures. Great review as usual.

[@alvinsimba734]

I'm driving the CVT from 2013 and there has been no problems at all, yes slow from go but the efficiency is amazing. Can do 80-90mph at 2000rpms and the eco mode turns off once I hit 85 mph per hour.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

black door handles remind me of a base model Matrix

[@stevenr1354]

Excellent review as usual. Corolla HB is hip looking, reliable, compact and practical. Great city car. I'm waiting for the GR version though.

[@markvicferrer]

If sedans are a dying breed, wagons are practically mythical. The Corolla Wagon would be perfect for my needs but it's never coming over here.

[@hansolo6827]

Yes it is. It’s called the Corolla cross

[@Sting16161]

If only they made a Corolla Hatchback with the hybrid engine! I like the styling of the Corolla hatch so much more than the Prius because it doesn't scream "HYBRID!" If they ever do this, I would buy it instantly!

[@Tinrs80]

A couple above me has a blue hatch. I always look at it cause it catches my eye and looks pretty nice.

[@slayerhk47]

I also have a bright blue Corolla. Had it for 2 years and I still catch myself staring at it lol 😅

[@georgeh6856]

Back in the day, a car with black side mirrors, black door handles, and black bumpers would be the cheapest bargain-basement model. It was cheaper not having to paint all those parts to match the car color. Now, they call it Nightshade and charge a premium for the black trim.

[@champ8080]

Piano black plastic galore! Good luck keeping it scratch free 😊

[@joec1774]

No problems keeping it scratch free in our experience... DUST is another story lol

[@cookieboy3666]

There must be a wrap kit being sold somewhere, pre-cut for the corolla

[@sammyt3514]

I too am looking forward to seeing the Corolla Cross, though I have to say I prefer the looks of the Hatchback more, at least judging by the pics/vids I've seen of the Cross. IMO, the Corolla Hatchback is one of the most attractive, sportiest designs Toyota has recently introduced and I really wish they offered AWD on it, which is the only reason I'd probably be getting the Cross instead.

[@chonk1071]

1:41 I think you meant Crosstrek, right?

[@bradleyleposa9546]

Wouldn't be an AoA or Redline review video without a segment dedicated to how crossovers are going to take over the world. It gets old...

[@nc3826]

ppl just bitching about reality.... is what really get old fast///

[@knot3d_]

Looks like a really nice hatchback, regardless of the trim. The silhouette and style is progressive rather than conservative/traditional like the new Civic hatchback will be.

[@timw2083]

This is definitely on my list for my son's college car

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Looks like a base model. Nothing about it says it's a fancy blacked out version. Black plastic door handles especially

[@CDOES]

Good job Toyota. Now where is the GR?

[@Thee1Muffin]

Gimme that Corolla GR already.

[@nishanthpatil4698]

@Alex : Great succinct content as always. Appreciate your commitment to clear articulation at all costs. Just a bit curious why you might have excluded the KIA Seltos while outlining the probable sub-compact crossovers that one could cross-shop? I guess it’s a great VFM product with an explicable warranty offering!

[@afcgeo882]

It shouldn’t be cross-shopped with crossovers. That’s the issue.

[@hulong0205]

1:42 I think Alex meant "Crosstrek", the plug-in version.

[@4orrcountry]

Note: Since many who buy compact hatchbacks do so because they want increased cargo space, it would be helpful to actially SHOW US how these models look with the hatch open and the back seats DOWN, as you talk about the corresponding rear cubic footage for Corolla, Civic, Mazda 3 and Impreza. Thanks for listening.

[@revmotor]

That’s the best plain white bread.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I drove a new corolla sedan a few weeks back. Tbh the CVT wasn't that bad and I thought it was a very good car for what it's meant to be. Transportation.

[@robob221]

I love my blue flame Carolla. It’s a shame the cabin is so noisy, I thought coming from a 2009 Subaru Forester would make any car sound quiet but this thing roars on the highway. I swapped out the tires for nice Perelli‘s and although it helped there just is not enough insulation. I think this car shines on suburban roads while taking corners and holding revs in manual mode. I don’t know what this guy is smoking but the manual mode in the Corolla is very rewarding, fast and dynamic. When you shift up the car literally boosts forward which can help you power through a corner. If you put wide tires on this thing, it would be so much fun.

[@adriannalundasan7570]

I learned how to use the Mazda infotainment interface when I picked it up from the lot and drove it home. Thanks to that system, it’s still fingerprint and smudge free. 😆

[@dygardion9130]

I’d love a hatch Corolla hybrid

[@RandomVideos-re9ux]

love this car!

[@officialwowow]

A corrolla?

[@LonestarPogi]

I bought one two weeks ago. Its a 2021 SE upgrade. Total cost 40k Canadian. Americans are so lucky with their currency. Nifty fun car to drive. I'm now at 1k kilometers.

[@alvinsimba734]

Got the 2020 LE model in 2020 that was a demo with 2200km here in Canada $22.7k Canadian out the door.

[@chonk1071]

I would probably wait for the Corolla Cross Hybrid!

[@kevinW826]

I talked with a salesman from a Toyota dealership up here in Ontario, and they have not been told from Toyota corporate if the hybrid Corolla cross will be coming to North America. All they know is the 2.0 will be offered at years end.

[@martinmartin5904]

that’s probably why the corolla is ridiculously small in terms of cargo , let’s kill this segment and people will buy the new small last suv .

[@TalismanPHX]

👍 agreed

[@afcgeo882]

@@kevinW826 Toyota has already confirmed the hybrid as a 2023 model in the fall of next year.

[@kevinW826]

@@afcgeo882 not up here. Maybe in the US

[@CyAn-S]

Weird that the hatch doesn't get the 2.0L hybrid that we get in EU. It has 180 hp so it might be a nice addition.

[@1wb7kj]

Doesn’t it cannibalize Prius sales?

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

@@1wb7kj Europeans hate the Prius and won't buy it no matter what.

[@CyAn-S]

@@1wb7kj not sure. But the car is popular.

[@CyAn-S]

@@1wb7kj Basically here we have a lot of options: 1: Hatchback that has a 1.2 petrol with a manual, a 1.8 hybrid (Prius drive train) and a 2.0 hybrid. 2: A Wagon with the same 3 drive trains (most popular here) 3: A sedan (Google Corolla Sedan European model, it is different from NA model) with only the 1.8 hybrid With the 2.0 hybrid I honestly don't understand why they didn't just ditch the outdated 2.0 non-hybrid that you get over in the USA. It is less refined, has worse fuel economy but it doesn't gain anything in speed. Maybe it is just a costs thing.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, When this version of the Corolla hatch made its debut a couple of years ago many of us believed the Hybrid was just around the corner, what happened?

[@afcgeo882]

The batteries are placed under the trunk floor in Corollas, so the practicality is lost in this hatchback quite a bit. In Europe, where fuel is 3 times more expensive, it’s a reasonable trade-off, but in North America they just wouldn’t sell

[@watershed44]

*How about offering a Corolla Wagon? That model actually exists in the rest of the world, and it is probably the most practical choice among compacts including sub compact CUVs.*

[@arbocorp]

While not in this segment, I'm waiting for the Ford Maverick, more pratical.

[@JakeRoot]

Toyota actually gave us quite a lot of transmission control, Alex: a manual gearbox. Lol.

[@afcgeo882]

Except it’s a terrible manual transmission. Very rubbery and an awkwardly placed shifter. Plus it’s pretty bad on fuel.

[@sDeezyeazy]

I must be an anomaly because I've owned a 2016 mazda3 for 2 years and never use the touch screen. The dial on the center console is just way easier to use and much more comfortable/practical. I'm honestly fine with their new 3 not having a touchscreen, the car looks and feels amazing.

[@damilolaakanni]

0:23 i technically would say that Kia is still in this segment as the sell the Soul.

[@mountainhobo]

Pity Corolla cannot raise the top gear in the manual to give better hwy mileage, but at least there is a manual option.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

1:40 You mean the Subaru Crosstrek?

[@LacDole]

Impreza wagon vs Crosstrek -> yes body cladding, higher suspension but the Crosstrek also have a larger fuel tank - 16.6 gal vs 13.2 gal for the Impreza wagon. With the 30mpg EPA combined fuel economy the Crosstrek can do almost 500 miles on a tank, the wagon (at 31mpg) barely passes 400 miles mark.

[@afcgeo882]

So what? No one I’ve ever met wants to drive 500 miles non-stop.

[@karoltakisobie6638]

My only worry is that Toyota will price a good idea right out of the market again.

[@Blingchachink]

Shitttttt nice

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Should say if it has a planetary gear set or a belt

[@afcgeo882]

Why? Planetary gear sets only work on hybrid powertrains to combine dual drives. Actual CVTs have either a metal belt or a chain. This CVT gas a proper first gear and then a belt CVT.

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

@@afcgeo882 - that’s why . i thought all Toyota cvt transmissions used planetary gear sets .

[@afcgeo882]

@@psychiatry-is-eugenics No… Only the eCVTs are planetary gear sets. Those mechanics allow for various drive and charge modes. WeberAuto has a great set of videos on the Toyota systems on KZbin. If you’re into engineering or mechanics, you’ll enjoy it. It made me buy a Rav4 hybrid.

[@xTouragx]

Got a 2021 VW Golf with the Manual tranny after watching an earlier review you had Alex. I test drove the Corolla Hatch and Subaru Impreza both with manuals in my testing too. The Corolla, although very nicely built just didn't feel as comfortable or premium feeling as my Golf. Im 6'2 260 lbs and the seat just supports me better especially with my VW having power lumbar support. I was also able to get a my Golf down to 21k (not including all fees or taxes); the Corolla while an excellent buy just felt a bit too small for my tastes.

[@afcgeo882]

Except there aren’t any Golfs anymore out there. I can’t find any SEs at all, just GTIs and they’re very few too.

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

Corolla Hatch or Civic Hatch?

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Either hybrid with no gears or a manual transmission, but no CVT.

[@RandomVideos-re9ux]

i dont think a hybrid with no gears is possible in an engineering standpoint

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@RandomVideos-re9ux It is. Toyota is using it in their 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.5L hybrid systems. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYmvpX99pdxjqas

[@SIGINT007]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 the hybrid still has a sun/planet gear train...you can’t get power to the wheels without gears.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@SIGINT007 *without multiple fixed gear ratios, there

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@SIGINT007 Englisch is stupid because the word for the mechanical disc with teeth is the same as different ratios. It's dumb. In German for example they are two different words, much better.

[@michaelp.3485]

I was interested in the Corolla hatchback but I ended up getting a 2021 Mazda CX5 GTR. If you are cross shopping between those or a BMW i3 or Kia K5, Mazda is best.

[@LuvADuc]

Doesn't Kia still have the Rio hatch?

[@ulamss5]

And doesn't Hyundai still have the Veloster?

[@cashkenterprises5584]

I believe the Rio hatch will be discontinued with the next model

[@damilolaakanni]

@@ulamss5 the veloster is a strange competitor. It's the only hatchback that has three doors. But you could consider it as a competitor anyway.

[@silkhead44]

bring back the Elantra GT 1.6

[@damilolaakanni]

I saw one recently, and it was good looking. Wonder why they discontinued it.

[@afcgeo882]

@@damilolaakanni It didn’t sell. It looked like a Peugeot 308 to me, which is nice.

[@EastofVictoriaPark]

I believe this is the only Corolla that is available and made in Japan. Unfortunately the sedan is made in the US.

[@ritardstrength5169]

Mine was made in Japan, many still are

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ritardstrength5169 I think the corolla hybrid is made in japan

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

I looked at a few on dealership lots, sedan and hatch and they are both made in Japan. The Mazda 3 sedan and hatch are also made there. Civic and Sentra are either US/Canadian/Mexican made.

[@chrisdub1339]

Just bought the 2022 6MT model and i don't regret it at all. CVT transmission kills. 👎🏻

[@ShafinRehman]

Ah yes, the classic "slap on the black pack" move. In Canada, we have a "Special Edition" that is the most expensive trim yet has basically less features than the XLE or XSE trims that are cheaper. Oh well, the hatch doesn't really seem to sell here. Everyone would rather buy the Mazda 3 Sport, Forte5 or Golf instead.

[@AW-gj4ji]

I actually see more Subaru Impreza hatchback than any of those. Makes sense in Quebec though. AWD is great for snowy weather.

[@PaulHo]

I want to know who your 6'5 friend is.

[@DainLaguna]

I love the way this looks and they can be had for so little and it’ll be reliable to boot. But man its way too tiny. The hatch space is what pushes people to buy crossovers; 17 cubic feet of space is really no different than your average sedan. My gti is almost 5 years old and does better in this regard. The new civic, while more expensive, will probably be just as reliable and is downright cavernous by comparison.

[@afcgeo882]

Civics haven’t been very reliable lately.

[@4orrcountry]

@@afcgeo882 How so? I've seen/heard very few criticisms of Civic since the 2016 models which improved everything.

[@photinoman]

Please give this hatchback a Camry engine or a more performant hybrid setup.

[@martinmartin5904]

Please give the Camry a Hatch ! There no point to be confined in a Corolla when the Camry ( 2.5 ) has an almost similar mpg .www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=42746&id=42583&id=43305&id=42587

[@damilolaakanni]

@@martinmartin5904 yeah, I'd like to see the Camry wagon return the same way they brought AWD back. However, there's a corolla wagon sold in other markets that we (even in Africa) don't get.

[@photinoman]

​@@martinmartin5904 agreed!

[@martinmartin5904]

When a base Camry gives almost a similar mpg , I don’t understand why people buy an upper version of the Corolla . It's just disappointing that Toyota doesn't offer a hatchback version of the Camry as did Mazda with the 6 formerly ...and no , I don't need the ugly last gen rav4 .

[@edwardcollins741]

In the 20-25K price range, Maverick, closely followed by the Impreza or Corolla hatches. Not a big fan of luxury features in my cars.

[@afcgeo882]

Very Calvinist of you.

[@povertyspec9651]

Looks like my handheld vac

[@jsfbay1]

Why oh why do manufacturers insist on such ridiculous speedometers (8:20)? Is a Corolla going to go 160 mph? Why not have it top out at say 120 (I bet the car can't even go 120 let alone 160) and then the speedo is much easier to read at standard driving speeds.

[@b.g.4277]

No spare is a sin, will not buy a car without and I hope companies lose sales. Especially Honda since it isn't optional on some of their cars, especially Hybrids and they feed you a line of BS on why they don't offer one.

[@davidmark4960]

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[@biglee13m]

What's up with Toyota/Lexus steering wheel buttons always boring/dull/dark. My fingers are always on them and I like them to feel nice.

[@danielbellucci630]

Well.. it looks to me that the Civic it will be the benchmark on small sedan, is the car to beat . Toyota race the bar but it doesn't look like is high enough against Civic. that is my humble opinion.

[@wityenthao]

hatchback wise corolla looks better than civic imo

[@naveenthemachine]

@@wityenthao the corolla looks better but doesn’t preform better in most metrics

[@baronvonjo1929]

Looking at him sitting into back makes it clear why folks are shifting towards compact CUVs instead of compact cars.

[@sammyt3514]

The Impreza is not 'exactly' the same as the Crosstrek (other than the ground clearance and plastic cladding) since you can get the 2.5L engine with the latter but not with the former.

[@watershed44]

@Alex on Autos *And VWoA removes the regular Golf (the expensive GTI remains) from the US market. They are the keystone cops of the automotive industry.*

[@EriclolXD]

a more powerful engine around 200hp and a stick shift (probably too ambitious) or at least a automatic instead of cvt would do wonder!

[@joec1774]

The 0-60 time is a somewhat surprising to me, a bit quicker than I thought and not far off the Civic turbo numbers that I've seen thus far. I think the this Nightshade edition is ridiculous, little more than a marketing gimmick; adds nothing to performance or aesthetic IMO. It's clear this hatch is meant to provide value and excellent fuel economy, which it does, but I'd like to see Toyota offer a larger engine in this package. I prefer the interior design to that of the new Civic, but only in XSE trim with the sharper, digital cluster and larger touchscreen. The big miss for the new Civic is the need to spend 25K plus, and get the turbo, to get blindspot monitoring. Bizarre marketing choice on AHM's part.

[@ak4939]

People buy hatchbacks for the cargo capacity, with the rear seats folded down. I was personally not too concerned about the cargo capacity behind the rear seats, but the capacity with the rear seats down, and its ability to accomodate a boxy full-size dog-crate. Hopefully a future review will address this aspect.

[@ak4939]

Unfortunately, the Corolla Cross does not come with a 6MT, which effectively rules it out for me.

[@Ficon]

I fell asleep while the video was opening

[@Schlabbeflicker]

Why would anyone buy a hot sport hatch with a CVT? That's like going to a Denver steakhouse and ordering grilled tilapia.

[@GrandHuevotes]

love your channel but can you please stop saying “awful” when you are referring to something you are thinking of. lol. it implies what you’re describing is awful…

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[@YourPetDinosaur]

Why is Toyota taking dated design cues from the Veloster?

[@acpadilla7146]

Which of the current hatchbacks do you believe has the nicest exterior design?

[@martinmartin5904]

In term of cargo and passenger space for a compact , the Matrix was the benchmark at Toyota . Since then , any version of the Corolla is disappointing in these aspects.

[@MrAntoniorey]

The most reliable car right now is Mazda, I’ll go with a Mazda HB any day.

[@acpadilla7146]

How do you know Mazda is currently the most reliable? I'm not trying to be a smart aleck. I'm interested in geeting a hatchback in the future so any info is appreciated.

[@watershed44]

*Nightshade"? LOL....that's a silly marketing gimmick.*

[@mgh6557]

I have a 2020 Corolla Nightshade hatchback. I really don’t like it. It’s too noisy & too slow.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Love hatchbacks, but they're just not safe with all the 4k+ lb vehicles on the road.

[@robob221]

It’s got 10 airbags and cross bars inside the doors. You will be fine. We won’t live in the 90’s anymore.

[@afcgeo882]

That’s not how physics work.

[@Jimmieadamsp]

I absolutely HATE driving this car, especially with the cvt. It's obnoxiously loud, it's not very comfortable, and the speakers are absolute trash. I would much prefer drive A Golf or A Civic

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

That thing needs the Camry’s 2.5 liter engine. Otherwise is worthless.

[@paranromallover4543]

Too bad toyota ruined such a great car by putting a cvt in it just to save a few bucks. Because how much more would it cost then to put in a 6 speed automatic?

[@garrettw99]

Gas mileage would take a plunge if it had a 6 speed. I would suggest taking the Aisin 8 speed from the Camry and putting it in the Corolla. The Corolla has had a CVT since 2014. But to be honest only car enthusiasts hate CVTs. Most people don’t know the difference. They just want their car to accelerate.

[@davesecx]

I'll trust a Toyota CVT over anyone else's CVT.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Head on over to Mazda if you want a 6 speed automatic.

[@garrettw99]

@@DJPleasureSeekingMissle the 6 speed in Mazdas are what hold their cars back. They need at least 2 more gears. Much better than a CVT though.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

@@garrettw99 I don’t think their cars are held back but yes, much much better then a crappy variable transmission.

[@digitalfutur]

Blacked out emblem out back, but not in front...the definition of wannabe sporty car.

[@Monk7uvi]

Throw couple thousand dollar more, get HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK. You won’t regret.

[@naveenthemachine]

Bottom line: disregard this entirely and get just about anything else. The civic hatchback absolutely destroys this in every way no ifs ands buts maybes ors The corolla cross is interesting to but still won’t be best in class or as Alex would say “the Honda accord of subcompact crossovers” and that is very unfortunate

[@trent7080]

Everyone doesn't want a Honda

[@Reu_ag]

This sells better than the accord and every other sedan except the camry, people love these, the GR CORROLA can't come soon enough

[@RandomVideos-re9ux]

not everyone wants a civic tbh. Some people prefer the corolla because of its more subtle looks and more solid feeling build

[@kromahj]

@@trent7080 right

[@kromahj]

Destroys in what way ?

[@DMX-du9mn]

Ugliest Corolla ever :) Honda Civic is beauty contest winner in comparison to this thing

[@quietguy1948]

Toyota, et al, sucks. Over priced chit.

[@davesecx]

Its not that expensive and one of the most reliable cars made today though. What is a better value?

[@elizabethharrington2514]

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