Comparing 2021 Corolla Apex vs Corolla SE: Everything You Need to Know

[@Toyotajeff]

Hi everyone! Please Click Subscribe! What do you think of Corolla Apex? Would you rather choose Corolla SE or Apex? Have a great weekend! Jeff

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jeff, Do your weekends now start on Wednesdays?

[@Toyotajeff]

@@rightlanehog3151 I guess I had been drinking haha! I think I was thinking it’s too far into the week to say have a great week and most people don’t watch my videos on the very first day

[@DJBiv788]

It’s really hard to choose between SE and Apex here. I’m not crazy about black wheels. I’m particular about having a manual transmission though.

[@pinkfiffty3094]

(In short Apex in manual but)..... I'm not sure if I like the seats and dash as much in the apex(not sure if there are other options for color) so I would have to see in person and the regular wheels look pretty good too especially with the black but I would go with a different color... prabably the cement gray. The overall I like the Apex alot more with the stiffer and slightly lower suspension blacked out emblems little sportier lip and skirts exhaust note the wheels are nice and more special being a more limited model, the apex is the whole reason I would be even considering the toyota corolla...I mean a TRD/GR would have been maybe a little better(upgrade in power maybe some sportier seats, different interior color) but all that being said I would be wanting the manual version and there is not many so in the end supply may be the issue in which case I would consider trying to maybe get the se in manual and adding a set of coilovers or getting something different all together.

[@DeafeningPew]

Hey Jeff, I wanted to say you've helped me stay informed on my last two Toyotas. Really appreciate these breakdown videos! I have a 2021 corolla se (w/ cvt) and was curious if it has an open differential or limited slip differential? If it is open diff, is there individual wheel braking to simulate a limited slip diff? For some reason, I can't find this information online. Thanks for your time.

[@beltycat5490]

I want to a 2021 Corolla . I drove my last Corolla for 30 years

[@uiewfgbkjsdg]

I own an Apex from Canada. We don’t have a distinction between SE OR XSE Apex. We have just one Apex. I found it to be a bit of a stiff ride, but If I’m honest, it’s part of the character of the car and it’s not a deal breaker as some people may claim it is. It’s a safe choice if you want something fun yet reliable, a little edgy yet practical. At the end of the day, for my own purposes, I’m not on the track and I don’t need the car I have going 0-100 in 2.5 seconds, but I want something that won’t break the bank on maintenance, I’ll know will last me a very long time, something unique, and just a bit of fun. Sharing the road with everyone else after all.

[@xc4743]

The way you described it is basically exactly why I want to buy it lol fuck it, Im going for it. The salesman keeps calling me about a black one they have in the showroom that I really like.

[@eliminate9990]

@@xc4743 Did you get it? Now I'm looking at the XSE Apex. How is it?

[@xc4743]

@@eliminate9990 i actually ended up getting a civic sport hatch lol so I can’t say much about the Corolla. I went with the civic because i liked the feel of the ride more and the turbo

[@eliminate9990]

@@xc4743 Neat, thanks for the reply. Looking for a new car myself here pretty soon. I'm leaning towards the 2022 Civic touring or the new Kia K5. The Corolla Apex is definitely neat and I like the color scheme, but the car seems anemic and not worth the price. Especially for the XSE (30K) which is what I was looking at.

[@xc4743]

@@eliminate9990 yeah I agree. At first the Corolla was my number one then after some time that opinion changed. I say you stick with Honda. Can’t go wrong with Honda. The new civics are nice looking too. I bet you could get a deal though on a 21 civic touring since they want to get rid of them for the new ones.

[@naveenthemachine]

The apex does ride rather stiff imo. The apex trim needs the 2.5L I4 from the Camry. That would be very interesting especially w the 6 speed manual

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed.

[@skippyhd3180]

And rear wheel drive with an lsd

[@roberto7288]

@@skippyhd3180very true but we can all dream right

[@ctm2usgmail]

I bought a Cement Apex with the 6 speed. Absolutely love it. It does have a stiff ride but that’s part of its character. I love unique, I recently took a 1700 mile round trip to Florida and back and didn’t see another Apex at all. ☝️

[@310smoker]

seen 2 only ever

[@zunpphire4ev170]

Lucky, I went to get one and they’re out entirely, I’m sad they stopped making them already only 2 in New England available and no insurances theirs manual which is what I want, I have only seen one in person, it looks beautiful, much better looking than the regular corolla, very sad I couldn’t get this baby brand new

[@JuanCastro1005]

Definitely like the SE interior better!

[@onterrioredmon5711]

I currently own a 2021 se Corolla I seen the apex but I feel like they just added a bodykit to it it’s not worth the extra money to me just like trd Camry

[@Calleseprro]

Its not tbh i have the new 2022 apex and im already moving around to get a new camry its just cosmetics pckage

[@JosiahAmankwah]

The Trd camry is definitely more than a body kit

[@Calleseprro]

@@JosiahAmankwah yup agree camry trd is really worth the money

[@anaheimbuyselltrade765]

@@Calleseprro do you have the manual or automatic?

[@tyronewilson7890]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for an Apex video!

[@josephalvarez4609]

My brother bought the toyota corrolla Apex edition and we love it. But the crappy part was the he paid 31k for it because in Puerto Rico Toyotas are 10k more expensive than the Us. If he bought it in the US he wouldve had paid 26k but regardless about the price we love it. Is one of my favorite cars of all time :)))

[@Toyotajeff]

That's such a sweet looking car!

[@josephalvarez4609]

@@Toyotajeff It is man my brother has it in cement gray with the apex spoiler and is amazing looking

[@albertinealexagustin]

Just bought a Corolla se 2021 upgrade and amazed by the power

[@braetonwilson4296]

you mean it's more powerful/faster than you thought?

[@alexreyes8161]

You think, you can beat an sr4 audi..with that engine

[@jimmycline4778]

2:52 You look and sound identical to The nature boy Rick Flair right here! Whooooo! whoooooo! Whoooo!

[@anonymouslabera]

What an absolute treasure this man is. I've put 65k+mi on my 2020 SE and I could not be happier having seen this video. I often see the APEX models and I have wondered what is so special about them: some may love these upgrades, but I am SO glad I stuck with my Celestite SE.

[@Kevin83184]

Thank you Jeff for all this info! Your helping me a lot finding info on Toyota’s!!

[@Cyb3rCl3ric]

I’m in Miami, FL and good luck finding an SE at the $23 MSRP range, let alone the Apex edition. Used 2021 Corolla’s SE are selling for almos $28K, new ones, with dealer mark ups, are at the low to mid $30’s range.

[@jamesgonyer8454]

This guy's entertaining 🤣 I just bought a 2021 apex se today. One of the Manuals. 🤘🤘

[@marshallakins1987]

yo! thank you for this video! i have the se and love it! have a great day!!!

[@Karen-vf8no]

I just got my APEX and I love it! I’m switching from a Jeep Wrangler so hearing that it’s a tough ride for people was a little funny. Personally I like feeling the road when I drive so I don’t mind. Also kind of cool that no one else has one it feels like lol

[@TheAdnanmajor]

This guy tries too hard to be quirky and funny.

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Hi Jeff.. Thanks for posting.. Sweet looking cars.

[@righteousone1]

The 21 Camry is the best looking one since it was introduced. Eat dirt Honda fangirls.

[@stephendove2850]

Hi Jeff, how is $16 worth of LED bulbs being sold for $149 good value?

[@josesalazar5452]

Can you buy the apex spoiler and put it on the se ? And will it be perfectly with all the screws, etc?

[@ultragoldcoin8780]

You can actually and you can black out the car too. That bronze color on the underbody can be painted on too.

[@davidschiavi6564]

yes , carefully and slowly remove the small spoiler and clean the area every thing lines up and re bolt the new spoiler makes a hell of a difference good luck

[@frankaliganga1525]

All the Howard stern references. Sweet love

[@acdipak3281]

You make really awesome videos. I need little more information about car. How can i contact you?

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jeff, When the next poker night with Akio Toyoda comes along, an Apex Hatch with the Camry's 203 hp 2.5 and 6 speed manual should be added to the official World's Favorite Toyota Sales Associate's Suggestion List®. ;-)

[@naveenthemachine]

Yes!!! Offer both a 6 speed manual or 8 speed automatic.

[@braetonwilson4296]

Also the hatch should be boxy so it has space, not like the current joke of a Corolla hatch which has less space than the Corolla sedan.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@braetonwilson4296 I’m kind of annoyed that the Corolla shrank inside especially when the 11th gen Corolla had more rear legroom than the Avalon

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@naveenthemachine True but the Camry shrunk too compared to the last gen. It's due to the TNGA platform. At 35 inches of rear legroom, the 2021 Corolla sedan has as much rear legroom as the 2021 Hyundai Sonata. Not bad. It's not for very tall people though.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@braetonwilson4296 the Camry has 38 in of rear legroom iirc but it has the most rear headroom at least at 38 inches

[@tattooartbytony631]

I love your video !! and your energy !! thank you for this

[@thecreamerzjulia]

Thanks for the video! I’m thinking about trading in my 2016 Corolla sport special edition now for the apex 🥺😩

[@carlyl3191]

What size do I get for winter tires on my 2022 se?

[@Irishmanbikes]

Jeff, can you do a review of the standard features of the RAV4 Hybrid Limited please?

[@ToyotaWorld]

Hey Dan. In case Jeff doesn’t get to that, I do have a similar review on my channel

[@TheMilkMan1999]

I own a SE nightshade edition and it’s almost EXACTLY the Apex… don’t get the apex… not worth

[@carlosalberio8225]

Currently still holding on to my 2015 Corolla S Would love a new Apex Maybe in 2 years

[@marklintwo]

Love my 2020 SE 6MT sedan. Moonstone. Like the Stern references!

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

I'd be in at 190hp with 180lb torque @2500.

[@TheBeaver50]

Thank you for this I’m in hickory North Carolina myself. Yesterday I purchased a celstite metalic grey 2022 Corolla SE with a 6 speed manual. How many manuals did he say Corolla make every year? It has to be more than 120 ?

[@luisrenemachucacardenas4291]

hello, I need information where I can find parts to repair my toyota corolla apex (rear bumper, moldings) thank you for any information

[@MPFleetCOPK]

moonstone interior makes the inside look bigger. But might get / look dirty faster

[@davegrimard7015]

I hope see toyota corolla with camry 2.5 engine

[@onterrioredmon5711]

That’s what they should’ve did to the apex Corolla gave it the Camry engine xse engine

[@ev4657]

I got a 2022 Corolla SE Nightshade in silver and I’ve done some awesome upgrades to it. However the A/C blower under the glove box makes stupid noises and I found out this is a COMMON problem with newer corollas and I hate it. I’m hoping for a recall soon. A brand new car shouldn’t be making those weird whistling noises…

[@nelsonm8684]

Love this videos. Explains a lot. Thank you. Now I have a decision.

[@ArabDesertEagle]

greeting from Iraq yeah you doin a great job keep it up!

[@kathy0698]

Geez, I just bought a certified 2020 Corolla SE, 6 spd manual. I paid 27k, and it had 27k miles. This car is so much fun to drive! I am still getting use to the color though. It is Blue Crush, which looks a bit purple? Not really a color I would have picked, but it's a used car. The Apex might be cool, but the SE is fine for me. I don't really even like how low the SE is, so the lower Apex is not for me.

[@SocketSilver]

My daughter wants one so bad but we can’t find it anywhere.

[@T9TGm]

I love Toyota CorollaS

[@Toyotajeff]

Good taste!

[@joshuasaravia9721]

Am I the only one who gets a stiff arm from a The SE? I have the SE one

[@mustafasherzad167]

Hello Jeff! How can I change the outside temp indicator from Fahrenheit to Celsius?

[@samuelrigaud88]

Settings *

[@tomekk503]

Very nice comparision, you should compare the old Toyota 86 with 205 hp tothe new 228 hp vs the old & new Subaru BRZ.

[@John.Azucena]

Actually some SE have push button start and blind spot and traffic alert and sun roof which is the one I have 2021 Corolla SE

[@stevemann3078]

I like the SE model the best. Toyota makes great vehicles. I would like to get the hybrid. What would they sell for in Ontario Canada for the base model hybrid. Live close to Toronto. Thank you so very much.

[@tomekk503]

The true Japanese car it is handmade in Japan, Japanese engine (no das wagen chitbox) manuel option?

[@tomekk503]

Ps. On ya made in Japan vin:J… All vin # with J Nihongosei(Japan made).

[@likent7992]

I have an 2021 Toyota Corolla trim level L But I want to trade it in for the apex it’s so sexy 😫I had it for 6 months n 3 weeks would I be able to trade it in?

[@Littlelugivert]

If you were able to trade in I would just shoot for the SE

[@FT9chango5]

Why would you get the L trim level to begin with? lol

[@BRIGGS2710]

I like the hybrid LE WAY more.

[@Ericwolf520]

Woo! Woo! Nature boy ric flair lol

[@Toyotajeff]

WOOOOOO!!

[@mpope8136]

Black with the blue!

[@righteousone1]

Black is the best color on cars.

[@brucecampbell5350]

This is going to help my gout in my feet

[@310smoker]

i want a primer grey Apex

[@310smoker]

but like the se rims

[@lordmichaelofglencoe9618]

I just got a 2022 Se blue with black top today I’m really happy

[@MPFleetCOPK]

i just bought an SE today, but I think I like the APEX better :( lol

[@LexusPro]

collectable and going to rip up in value in 50 years... anyways. where do i find a manual apex corolla i want to add a turbo

[@BaneOfLogicalFallacies]

Do not recommend. It's a high compression engine. Adding a turbo would probably blow it up

[@banner7310]

Really having a tough time between the Corolla XSE, Camry XSE/V6. All seem to be good choices.

[@naveenthemachine]

Imo Camry XSE v6 is the best of those choices. Sexy Looks plus the only midsize to even offer a v6. Don’t forget that red interior and everything is LED interior and exterior

[@braetonwilson4296]

Corolla XSE. Same powertrain as that in the 2021 Lexus UX 200 and it makes the Corolla fast and smooth. Camry has an 8 speed automatic which gear hunts and has many complaints. Plus Camry V6 has a ton of power but that power isn't put down well because it's FWD. It needs AWD or at least an limited slip differential.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@braetonwilson4296 I think for the v6 Camry if you gradually floor the gas pedal it should be fine Also the v6 Camry is still very quick. Alex on autos has repeatedly gotten 0-60 in 5.7 seconds both a 2018 XSE v6 and a 2021 TRD

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@naveenthemachine Oh no doubt, the V6 Camry is very quick. However as with all super fast cars, you have to baby the gas pedal or you'll get speeding tickets or worse. I like to mash the gas pedal so I prefer slower cars.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@braetonwilson4296 haha yup.

[@saadtheman1]

corolla > ugly hondas

[@Calleseprro]

I was really exited for the apex when they came out, the body and aspec was just phenomenal!! But it really is just a cosmetic package nothing more, the suspention is stiff and horrible in my opinion, its a good reliable car for sure, but if you use it for work like i do go with the regular corolla, i love the corolla series but one Id be better if they did the 2.5 l from a camry And 2 suspention is so bad it hurts my back😩 Too bad its such a good designed car but it missed the good engine

[@wayne9585]

It's time toyota made blindside assist standard on all vehicles. This isn't 1990 was 30 years ago.

[@MPFleetCOPK]

.6 inches doesn't make all that much difference.... but sometimes it does LOL

[@scattaification]

Informative video, but you don't need to try to make quirky comments every 10-20 seconds man, it gets old quick.

[@V8orNoCar]

I think the XSE is a better buy

[@DonCarlo8124]

i love my corolla!

[@jackbauer9077]

Black and blue

[@jenjenbonnor9759]

Yessss

[@Toyotajeff]

I've been waiting to review this one. The full Apex review will be on Fred Anderson Toyota KZbin channel tomorrow by yours truly :)

[@You-All-Pokai]

black with blue itching

[@T9TGm]

Jeff Please invest in a collar microphone So that we can Clearly hear you sing (Then I can tell everyone that I knew him when he was known as plain Joe ToyotaJeff, Before becoming an International Rock Star😂😂😂) Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Toyotajeff]

Believe me you’re so right about the mic!! I want to be the next David Hasselhoff!!

[@jackbauer9077]

I think I’d go SE and just black out emblems

[@FlyingGentile]

Thats what i did ha

[@josephdavid4686]

Get the night shade edition

[@timmietz]

Cringeworthy level 420!

[@daniel8728]

The lame singing is unbearable

[@Toyotajeff]

Lol sorry you didn’t like. I just have fun in my videos and I’m a horrible singer. Thanks for giving my channel a try and enjoy your week!

[@daniel8728]

@@Toyotajeff you too, thanks! Sorry for my grumpiness! I had it playing in background while working 😃

[@Toyotajeff]

@@daniel8728 it’s totally fine I get much worse comments haha. I’ll try to keep the singing down (well not really lol)

[@looking511]

Not my style