Does The Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid Prove That Bigger Isn’t Always Better? | Review | Drive.com.au

[@sidjyothi]

This is probably the only car where you can BEAT claimer FE figures on a regular basis without much effort. I had one as a rental a couple of months back, and on a 10km local suburban loop, I saw 2.9L/100. Just insane!!

[@Drivecomau]

Oh wow, 2.9L/100km is incredible! Now I want to see if I can beat that, haha! Thanks for watching. - Susannah

[@1969cmp]

Still one of the best cars available in Australia.....the world.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

not any more .

[@oggyoggy1299]

Why isn’t it one of the best?

[@NethirOsman]

Why

[@1969cmp]

@@NethirOsman Value for money, reliability, room, features......it's a Toyota 😎

[@NethirOsman]

@@1969cmp the boot space is abysmal

[@jdmderick]

3.6L/100 in my 2010 Prius - 150000km's on the clock - original drive battery and brakes...love it!

[@normmansor1313]

Have always had a Corolla in my garage since the 1980s up to the 1990s. Reliable and sturdy enough to last many good years. Awesome review, and Susannah is as lovely as always 😍

[@planbparadise2046]

Someone is in love

[@vasilisskarlatopoulos9051]

Β adds only motor braking and its for when you go downhill.Not for more regerative power.

[@ayfj4572]

I've found the claimed hybrid fuel consumption data to be achievable. However, the ICE figures, combined and urban are not achievable. So the difference in fuel consumption is greater, and the hybrid powertrain should be paid back sooner. If you do a lot of driving, the hybrid becomes a compelling choice.

[@MrTonifumi]

What is the point in reviewing this car? If you go to the dealer they will tell you you need to wait 12 months. Then after 8 months they will email you and tell you the price has increased $5000 (although $1200 was for a dash cam you didn't ask for).... Sounds unbelievable? This happened to me. I don't go near Toyota now.

[@pl45689]

Mine has come in 3 months so go figure (and wasn't an early allocation). Your figures appear to be out of date

[@wals6383]

I used to always buy Toyotas but now after owning a Mazda 3, I'm finding I prefer them in pretty much all aspects. I personally believe it is a better looking and also the most satisfying drive when put side by side. I know it comes down to personal preference, but once I thought I would never make the switch from Toyota. In the end, it comes down to a matter of taste and while on that subject, mine is for red jelly beans!

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

These cars drive great and are more fun to drive than they probably should be. There is also no question Toyota have nailed the hybrid drivetrain and the car really does switch seamlessly between engine and battery and fuel economy is impressive..... but they are the least well packaged car I have ever sat in. They are absolutely awful at usable space - so much so it's like being a class below the Corolla in size when it comes to practicality. That and given Toyotas price, is it really too much to ask for better ergonomics, decent sound from the radio and quality soft touch materials in their cars? Maybe they can go and take a look at what Mazda can do at this price point. The interior really feels like Toyota was dragged kicking and screaming from the '90s when it comes to the grade of plastics and trim in the car. The colour displays are all low resolution and poorly laid out and the sound system is decidedly average to poor, depending on what you have been used to. There are hints of a quite sporty car there, but overall a great drivetrain in search of a well packaged and presented car to go around it.

[@harmlesscarrot1797]

Mazda is more expensive than even the hybrid version.

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

All black j b for the win 🥇 great job Susannah

[@rimloch3919]

Can you review the Sedan. Because I think much more room

[@anthonymindel5861]

The sedan is the pick of the range ,with a huge boot and extended wheelbase for a roomier interior .

[@Drivecomau]

Definitely - for starters, I think the sedan has double the boot space of the hatch! I'll put it on my 'to-review' list! Thanks for watching :) - Susannah

[@jethrox827]

I told my wife the sedan is better but she said pensioners get them and she's not there yet lol

[@zaamuro8408]

All the car anyone ever needs (non performance), not the best at anything but much better than the bland thing it once was.

[@reubenf25]

Lexus Ct200h from 2022 looks almost identical to this corolla. I'd go with the CT200H, not as common as everyone has this corolla

[@swedishbob_7315]

I own a Camry 2022 SX Hybrid 4.8l/100

[@mattmurtagh6091]

I'm allso from metric bit I'm old school prefer mpg and inches etc.more simple to me.cheers for reply.

[@gride5153]

Thank-you for such a great review.

[@Drivecomau]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Good review Susannah .

[@ejisloco1051]

Its like watching two things … One laced with ammonia (figuratively speaking) and the other… your favourite dessert. I’ll leave it up for you to decide.

[@vira1ity421]

I've always been in the minority with black jelly beans at 7:00, glad to know great minds think alike! Thanks for the review Susannah, this car has been on my shortlist for my next car for a while, very informative.

[@Drivecomau]

Susannah will be thrilled to know she's not alone and we're glad you enjoyed this review!

[@Drivecomau]

You and I clearly have superior taste buds. Thanks for watching, hope my review was useful to you! - Susannah

[@alanclarkeau]

Red jelly beans.

[@Wedgetail96]

My God, Lindsay Wagner is doing car reviews 🤩. Great review, very informative.

[@frednutz1604]

You definitely get my thumbs up for the black jelly beans!

[@wongkampungdiaustralia]

Thank you information

[@alannatrebond14]

Thank you for showing me I can fit a body in the boot of the car. 😶

[@bazinga615]

Toyota is really falling behind when it comes to attention to detail. On paper it all looks and sounds great. The hybrid system puts them out on their own - seriously nobody comes close. Unfortunately the cost cutting is just over the top. There is no hood liner in the engine bay which makes it look embarrassing for the money. When you look at the sedan up close the in the boot, it’s horrible. Poor quality detail such as cables wrapped around the exposed gooseneck opening and the paper thin boot floor is just nasty. Once you sit in a Mazda 3, it’s an eye opener. It’s like the hybrid tech is the only compelling reason to even look at this and now the recent price increases have just made this such a joke. It’s so sad that this is just so cheaply made it’s frankly embarrassing. No other brand is doing this - even the Corolla cross has the same issues. I really thought Toyota had the best small car. Up close however it’s yuk.

[@daineseboy78]

So what car did you buy then?

[@bazinga615]

@@daineseboy78 I recently cancelled my order on a Corolla once my dealer was able to show me the actual car version I had an order. I bought another Japanese brand. They also have stock and picking it up next week. Fingers crossed by Wednesday.

[@anthonymindel5861]

Which Corolla did you have on order ? You probably chose a Mazda 3 ,pity they don’t offer a hybrid version

[@bazinga615]

@@anthonymindel5861 ascent sport hybrid sedan.

[@pummyy]

honestly hyrbid is the only selling point. rest is in the 2000's

[@Greggie_D]

CX-30 addresses most of the problems you mention in this video.

[@Hektik89]

horrible stiff suspension

[@Greggie_D]

@ that’s just the tyres. I had the Pure entry level model for 2 months with the 16” wheels. It was like a different car. I prefer the stiffer ride of the 18” wheels as it corners better.

[@Hektik89]

@@Greggie_D so the entry level tyres provide a softer ride? That's all my wife cares about

[@Greggie_D]

@@Hektik89 yep! Larger more flexible sidewall.

[@KrishnaKumar-hi6zf]

How about ground clearance

[@meuela]

I love: Black jelly beans :) Great review as well , thank you .L

[@iwx2672]

What are the main kinda blind spots mentioned?

[@arsalanz2214]

"beep beep BEEP" 😂😂😂 Wonderful wholesome review as always

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks Arsalan!

[@mattmurtagh6091]

Cant stand that metric fuel economy mpg is king.

[@Drivecomau]

Sorry... but it's a bit hard to avoid when we're from a metric country!

[@anthonyabdo5364]

I'd get a suzuki swift turbo 1.0L of I wanted a economical small car

[@Drivecomau]

Swift is a fun choice!

[@alexwright2383]

Ok no. All red jelly beans is the best flavour. By far superior

[@dointheokecoke5548]

sounded like a passenger train going over points ,wth was that about

[@Drivecomau]

To be fair, I think the rig the camera was attached to was rattling quite badly, so the audio going over speed bumps was exaggerated from what I was hearing in the cabin! I promise it wasn't THAT bad! - Susannah

[@247Coby]

I need a car with a large boot to carry 2 large pieces of luggage and fit 3 or 4 passengers on need. I can only fit a car of 4.7 metres or less into my small garage. My previous 2 cars were both Corolla hatches bought brand new and the 2015 version I used to own had ample booth and rear seat space and plenty of rear seat leg room. I'm disappointed in the new Corolla design which compromised on rear seat and booth space. So sorry Toyota, this time I've' ordered a new Kia Cerato which suits my requirements a lot better. Time to re-design your Corollas again for more rear seat and booth space in your hatchback before I buy another one.

[@pl45689]

I'm sure they read KZbin comments when making design decisions

[@shelbyfanman]

You had me up until black jellybeans.

[@pummyy]

- crapy infotainment system for this era - useless boot - scratchy cheap looking plastics - and a dark roof lining makes it claustrophobic I don't see a value in this apart from the fact you can't afford fuel but have money for a new car.

[@bobdylan2843]

Lowest depreciation of all other cars Toyot reliability Cheap on fuel Cheap insurance

[@pummyy]

@@bobdylan2843 true...perfect for cash strapped which is probably 70% of australians.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

You cant get hold of a new Corolla in australia anymore. Even the used ones are a rip off especially at the dealers. Just go chinese.

[@brobiv2452]

I prefer Tesla

[@harmlesscarrot1797]

I prefer Ferrari... but hey, I got a budget.

[@jamesmichell7256]

I'm going to stop watching this review just because of the black jelly beans, you need help!!!😮