2025 Toyota Corolla LE Review - Only $23k But Is It Enough In 2025?

[@johnkonde1975]

Great review! Unfortunately since Corollas are a high demand low supply vehicle (Corolla has one of the lowest market day supply of all vehicles in the American market), many dealers insist on pre-installed accessories & markup that jackup the price. My friend recently paid 30k OTD for a new gasoline 2025 Toyota Corolla LE here in Texas. Also, here in Texas, finding a Corolla LE with one of the LE packages is impossible, you have to go out of state. That's why I wish the Corolla LE & SE came with standard blind spot monitoring like most of it's rivals (Elantra, Jetta, Sentra, Mazda 3, Civic from Sport trim onwards etc.) Just wanted to point out that in the real world, due to low supply and high demand, this base Corolla LE can easily be 25-26k instead of 23k. There's a higher supply of Civics relative to the Corolla

[@alvinsimba734]

When you add more features means more cost. You can still get the Corolla on day 1 if you really want it. Low balling offers won’t get you nowhere unfortunately

[@ironrain1x]

Yeah, I got a new camry this year for a little under 30K but it was the 2024 and not the 2025. Crazy times. I might just tell my friend to camry instead of the corolla

[@alvinsimba734]

@ corollas are good. I own one and my best advice is to choose a trim that works in your budget and I have a 2020 one same color as this video and it does it job the way it’s intended, nothing more or nothing less.

[@johnkonde1975]

@@alvinsimba734 Good advice. If you try low balling on a Corolla, the dealer will simply sell the Corolla to someone else

[@johnkonde1975]

@@ironrain1x Good idea! There's a much higher inventory of Camrys in the USA so dealers will still discount Camrys unlike Corollas

[@gene978]

I live in a 39 Unit Condo Complex I face the parking lot from my office. From College Students, to Seniors we have Many of this generation Corolla. Some are 2018 and some are brand new. Everyone that owns one is more than satisfied and of course Dependable. I would imagine 31mpg City and over 40 HWY would feel like it’s a hybrid that has to make you smile. 😊

[@chinoyhouse8247]

Corollas are reliable. My aunt still owns her 2005 corolla with 400,000 miles and drives it every day.

[@BJ-qr2bj]

I recently rented one and was very impressed with this car. Very comfortable daily driver and an amazing value. Will be high on my wish list for a new car.

[@MyerShift7]

Absolutely. It's MORE than enough for almost everybody.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

Our first Toyota was 1976 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr sedan ran flawlessly for 8 years with 200K miles absolutely trouble free with only minor issues like replacing brake pads, 12V battery, tires, starter etc. we later traded in for the all new First Generation Toyota Camry.

[@L4sleeko]

I was looking at the LE base and hybrid models and ended up with a beautiful SE model in this color with the larger tires, fancy rims and stylish interior for $25,000.00. This was during Toyotathon with $1000.00 off of the $25. Handles wonderfully with choice of Sport, Normal and Eco. I was just kicking tires and was so impressed that I immediately bought it. 5.99 financing was not bad at all.

[@VoltF1]

Toyota is the best brand right now even with controversy in tech and reliability for sure

[@dominicfong6341]

Looks like I really need to take a magic pill to extend my lifespan while waiting for a Corolla coming to my driveway.

[@gambit_toys6554]

You could get power adjustable seats for 23K. Camry LE used to be that price. Until they scammed us with this inflation.

[@BMan100]

“Wanna Corolla!? Gotta wait for a year or more”….something screwy going on, and it leaves the door open for the Civic, Elantra etc..and even more if you want a hybrid. Uses Corolla prices (plus higher interest loans) make them more than a brand new one

[@amirakhtar74]

Very nice video ❤

[@MorganAllenPiano]

Great review! Thanks. I almost got a Corolla but your review of the Jetta Sport convinced me otherwise haha.

[@BostonAutoBlog]

Thanks Morgan! Going with the Jetta Sport was a great decision. Underrated car in the class

[@ArthropodSpidey]

🤦

[@HarmonsHarbor]

Good luck…lol

[@rickjohansson4257]

@@ArthropodSpideyyeah now I know NOT to trust this guy at all 😂.

[@gambit_toys6554]

Never forget pre covid prices. even back then it wasn't cheap.

[@raymond_sycamore]

$5,000 too expensive.

[@drewski1441]

Totally agree.. This is $19,000 car.

[@johnkonde1975]

Even a brand new Mitsubishi Mirage is 19-20k nowadays so how can you expect a brand new Corolla to be cheaper than that?

[@southernfarmtech]

If you can find one, at roughly 1,500ish or so more, the Corolla Hybrid is a better value. My Corolla LE hybrid was 25,413 out the door and I average between 54 and 57 mpg. And it's made in Japan.

[@johnkonde1975]

I heard the braking feel on the Corolla hybrid is spongey and weird, is that true?

[@southernfarmtech]

@@johnkonde1975 I don't really think so. I don't have to use a ton of pedal because the hybrid does mix some regen in with the friction brakes when applied. I have not driven this generation of gas Corolla, but it feels normal to me compared to other vehicles.

[@johnkonde1975]

@@southernfarmtech I'm glad to hear that!

[@guicho523]

@@johnkonde1975 nah bro, it feels normal in fact just like a normal new car, i got one to replace my broken 08 nissan sentra, and no regrets

[@johnkonde1975]

@@guicho523 thanks!

[@clsport3000]

I never want to hear Americans complain about high car prices. In Australia we only have top end models. 25k buys you a low kms 2018 corolla here. I'd buy this in a heartbeat and drive it till it dies.

[@froggy0162]

You have to remember that wages are lower there and the cost of living is higher. Their insane healthcare system for example means most Americans are in a much poorer situation compared to us in Australia. It’s not as simple as just comparing the price….

[@VoltF1]

Countries are different, India and Pakistan have Camrys for 70k plus USD, we are lucky

[@FullTimeGT]

Great video. Here's my take. The Corolla is suppose to be an economy car. It is suppose to be basic. Having a Toyota or Honda badges means that it need also to be reliable as we pay a little extra money just for that.169hp for a basic car is more than enough. Automatic transmission should be an option. The base model should be manual. Having an A/C in 2024 is a must, so this I wont argue. Keep in mind this is basic a transportation. Less is more. Everyone wants to have the same comfort, feel and all the bell and whistles as a Camry or an Accord, in a Corolla. This is wrong. It needs to have a clear demarcation between the two segments. Keep the price low, make it reliable, this is what the Corolla and the Civic should be, and needs to be. Basic transportation. Want more? Upscale your model. Logical.

[@MoboMotors]

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[@jeretso]

The light interior at 23k is Nice. Most cars at this level are all dark to hide the cheap plastics but hard to see anything. If they go all dark interior then they need more lighting.

[@gsxellence]

$23k w/hub caps, gurl bye.

[@froggy0162]

Steel wheels are vastly superior. They’re lighter (yes - lighter) than the alloys so it rides better, and they’re stronger.

[@alvinsimba734]

The instrumental cluster is a bit of a downgrade compared to the 2020 to 2022 LE models

[@johnkonde1975]

Toyota cheaped out. Also if you notice (since you have a 2020 Corolla), the 2020 Corolla sedans have the quilted diamond pattern on both front and back seats. However later Corolla models only have the pattern in front seats, again Toyota cheaping out, also no silver door handles on later models

[@khoitran7977]

@@johnkonde1975they also removed heated side mirrors

[@johnkonde1975]

@@khoitran7977 exactly!

[@PHILLIPS8822]

I have this car in a 2017 XSE with the 1.8 engine that Toyota discontinued. If you buy this car with the alloy wheels, make sure you get wheel locks. Thieves love these Toyota wheels

[@markgutierez9922]

Kia K4 killed this

[@vadergrd]

only 23k memeber when cars started from 13-14-15k basic models ( ok it's toyota and corolla maybe not the cheapest) ... but still ... only dacia logan is in europe as cheap as car were ...

[@BottomLineBassin2]

With options like the Mitsubishi Outlander out there for less money, more equipment,space, and warranty I dont get the appeal.

[@MichaelSorbello-yo4nl]

It's really sad when $23,000 is considered cheap. Believe me, it's no great bargain. I bought a '23 Corolla LE. It's a complete plastic rattlebox. It's un-nerving to drive. The Toyota techs remark that the car is really low mile. I explain it's that they're torture to drive. Will I keep it? Yes. For 2 reasons: 1st. I HATE car dealers. 2nd. It's transportation, and that's good enough. But still a drag to drive.

[@masoudnamini]

The cheapest reliable car. The only problem is the lack of power

[@alvinsimba734]

Power is adequate from someone who owns one and people just don’t know how to drive the transmissions that’s the problem.

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

I daily drove a 99 Corolla. I am pretty sure this has enough power for daily driving if the 99 Corolla was able to do it.

[@johnkonde1975]

@@westcoastplinkin6559 your 99 Corolla was almost 1000 pounds lighter than this Corolla so it needs a lot less power

[@masoudnamini]

@@westcoastplinkin6559 I am driving this daily. so...

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

@@johnkonde1975 I don't disagree but the 99 corolla had a 0 -60 of 11 seconds while this Corolla is in the 8 seconds. Not that this matters at all for me personally but I would be perfectly fine daily driving a 2024 Corolla.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

The Sentra is better. I’ve driven both extensively (highway, city, etc.).

[@kevinzee9704]

May consider VW Jetta

[@1976axerhand]

A vw? Lol.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

does it always have that persistent advertisement on the infotainment screen or can you get rid of it?

[@alvinsimba734]

The screen is good enough. Seeing it on video and seeing in person and experiencing it is totally different and just so you know it doesn’t distract you from driving.

[@alvinsimba734]

The screen is good enough. Seeing it on video and seeing in person and experiencing it is totally different and just so you know it doesn’t distract you from driving.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

@@alvinsimba734 You didn't answer my question and also wasted my time. Thanks.

[@alvinsimba734]

@ you can’t get rid of the screen and if that’s the reason why you may not like the vehicle then the best thing to do is look at another vehicle. I already own one like in this video and it’s a 2020 and now even almost in 2025 I haven’t even replaced anything other than regular maintenance end of story. I own that particular vehicle that’s in the video and know exactly how it feels on a daily basis. Mine is a Canadian spec which has more standard features than what you guys get. Have a nice day.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

@@alvinsimba734 Did you actually understand my question? I'm not seeking to physically remove the screen. I mean removing the advertisement to purchase Toyota's navigation services which is always present on the screen. None of your answer is relevant and shows me that you don't even know what I'm talking about. Instead of being a feral Toyota fan, spend some time trying to understand what I am saying.

[@mkaestn]

How about 2014 for that design. Only Toyota gets by with dated designs.

[@lawdog516]

Nice review but you lost me at CVT, that’s not going to be a 150K+ mile car

[@ArthropodSpidey]

Gramps, Good luck with finding a traditional automatic in a car nowadays with the reliability of Toyota.

[@johnkonde1975]

@@ArthropodSpidey Mazda 3 comes to mind. The new Jetta is also reliable and has the same 8 speed Aisin automatic that's found in the Camry and RAV4

[@ArthropodSpidey]

@@johnkonde1975 overall reliability. Neither a Mazda nor a Jetta is as overall reliable as a Toyota. Mazda skyactiv engines are junk. And a Jetta is German; enough said.

[@jbar_85]

Never heard of a Corolla breaking down from CVT ever. It’s not a Nissan transmission.

[@rickm8456]

Yeah it will - just drain and fill every 40k.

[@Ryan-u5f]

Steel wheels are the best.

[@thongtran37]

Subaru Impreza is a better value with AWD standard and more space.

[@josecorrea7137]

No sirven, yo pague 26,000 SE y no tiene lights de securidad en los espejos laterales ni tiene alarma de securidad cuando retrocede. El securo te cobra mas dinero por eso detalles, yo no lo volveria a comprar y el bodyguard esta muy de plastic.

[@bruscifer]

I am not trying to be mean, but how tall is this guy? I see him i the car with all this headroom and think, "how would a 6 foot guy fit in there? " Great review though. Thanks! 👍🏼

[@johnkonde1975]

Majority of men are not 6 feet though. The average adult American male is 5'9-5'10, perhaps 2-3 inches taller than the guy in the video. If you're super tall and thus enjoy all the benefits of that (plenty of women falling for you, getting hired easily etc.) than you should buy a huge expensive SUV or truck

[@bruscifer]

@@johnkonde1975 My oldest is taller by a couple of inches. My little brother was too. My twins were 5'10ish?. All had hotter girlfriends than I ever did. So either I am jealous for those couple of inches or a pervert. Probably both 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yourmanzach2307]

you can get an AWD impreza for 22k seems like the better value...

[@alvinsimba734]

I own a Corolla and there is way better value in the Corolla compared to Impreza. Cheap To maintain and own

[@yourmanzach2307]

@@alvinsimba734 i opted for morefun. paid 30k for a new wrx. local subaru dealerships have been advertising 39.99 for full syn oil change. cheapest I've seen!

[@johnkonde1975]

@@alvinsimba734 I'm surprised you would say that since AWD comes standard in Impreza. Isn't AWD useful in Canada?

[@alvinsimba734]

@ AWD is pretty much overrated. As a Canadian, all you need is good winter tires and you are set and that’s why it’s important to have 2 sets of tires, winter tires for winter and all season tires for summer driving.

[@alvinsimba734]

@@johnkonde1975 to add to that I have only driven FWD vehicles even in winter and winter tires do the job excellent. Also you need to realise that with AWD you will need to change all tires when it comes to change them whereas FWD it’s mostly the front tires unless the tires are cracked. Winter tires are best thing to ever being created for winter safety and you can’t beat that

[@peterdaniel66]

Compared to the prior GEN Corolla, this one feels insanely cheap and tinny. Shame

[@tatyanashtessel1149]

You won't buy it for 23k. Get real.

[@stevenweiss2148]

I am repulsed by the front end section of this thing. Its ugly

[@Mr99Burns]

What

[@brunoserwaczek5232]

DARTH VADER MASK FRONT GRILL. UGLY FEATURE ON MANY OTHER BRANDS AS WELL.

[@erik6554]

idiotic turnsignals

[@johnkonde1975]

why idiotic?