Driven- 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback

[@stimulationii]

I like the honesty about the incident regarding automatic breaking. I think safety features like this should become standard for all cars. Saving a life is worth it.

[@MIKEKELLEY12000]

Automatic braking saved my nephew from a nasty wreck a few months ago. An SUV ran a red light, and my nephew's Honda Ridgeline stopped before he could apply the brakes.

[@rondamcpherson4762]

I test drove this car and liked it so much that I bought it. I purchased the XSE version in blue flame, and absolutely love it. Whoever thought I would say that about a Carolla, but it’s nimble, quick, pretty quiet and has a comfortable ride. My kids say there’s plenty of room for them in the back seat, so that’s a non-issue for me. I have not one complaint. It’s a joy to drive.

[@verynick]

Does your XSE come with JBL Audio?

[@SAMusement]

I bought one as well - supersonic red XSE with 6spd! Amazing car

[@Paddyhudson]

Toyota owes you a paycheque for proving that the automatic braking works in the real world.

[@razorworks111]

Manual gearbox option. Thank you, Toyota.

[@JakeRoot]

don't worry, it's not even an option. It's standard equipment.

[@MrAsh-cw5cq]

I'm a Honda fan but I'm in love with that hatchback

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Same.

[@josephreyes7610]

I can’t get over how easy and simple your review is. You’re funny, clear and concise! Great review. You say it how it is. Oh and now I want one too! Cute car. You know this car will last forever. #goToyota

[@MrStrutus]

Tom For president !!!!

[@omkarchandorkar]

New camera makes you look 10 years younger and the videos 20 times better ! Cheers

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I was hoping for 15 years younger...

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@DrivenCarReviews Hi Def can be cruel.

[@porsche558]

The new camera is quite nice! I have read about Toyota's new CVT, the logic seems sound however I think automakers could make conventional CVTs better without any gears. The new sportier version of the Corolla is a step in the right direction....who says economy cars have to be boring? I can't agree more it is way more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Don't beat yourself up too much over the auto brake system kicking in. That's what they are there for....those moments we are distracted.

[@curiously1510]

Loving the new camera!

[@limpunsing224]

At last, a more appealing Toyota Corolla Nice review Tom

[@cancercell1]

Tom, can't wait to watch more car videos with the new camera!

[@jacobreed47]

Another great quality car review. Hello from Bothell.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Love running the trail there!

[@hklf]

Just get the stick shift version. The CVT needing a recall already when the car is less than a month in the market is a red flag.

[@sockmonkey201]

Nice looking car! Great job Tom!!!

[@chuckashton9688]

The new Crayolla looks like a good one. Glad the new camera is working out for you Tom the video looks nice. Remember to put that thing on a nice stable tripod.

[@adamnevis7636]

Great video! Congratulations on the new camera!

[@vwhite3055]

I'm curious if you look at your reviews of previous versions of the same car. After watching this video, I watched one from 5 years ago on the Corolla (you found it unexciting). If you had said the same things about that car that you did about this one, I'd have been disappointed. But you didn't, so I was impressed. I love pure, refreshing honesty in reviews.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It's a better car, that's why. But let's remember that everyone is making better cars these days. And no, I didn't not watch the old one. Frankly, I'm not so keen on watching myself.

[@patrickdeehan3893]

The previous model Corolla (hatchback and sedan, I am unsure about the wagon) had a recall on the CVT in New Zealand. A new CVT and they still can't get it right? Unusual for Toyota. Congrats on the new camera.

[@jerseyforhawks]

Great car, so quiet and nimble. My SE is fine.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I think the SE is the sweet spot in the range.

[@kennethtejada9513]

Great review. Camera is great. There is a noticeable improvement in video quality.

[@elnino1759]

Never clicked something so fast

[@802Garage]

Here on recommendation from commenter Stephen Hendricks on a savagegeese video. Channel seems awesome! You've earned a sub.

[@TheHelghast1138]

This looks great Tom!!! :) 😎😎😎 We are smart and good-looking, good call 👍🏁🙂

[@dsugioaga]

I don't get why more and more manufacturers put these fake exhaust tips in the bumper. Either put a real exhaust tip through the bumper or show none at all please. Other than that, it seems like a nice car. I especially like the interior.

[@tinhinnh]

Herp McDerp fake tips stays cleaner longer

[@Tjtheplayaa]

It's a diffuser. It's for aerodynamic purposes. It's just designed as sporty exhaust tips to at least look good too.

[@sportsMike87]

Wow I can't believe that's a Toyota. They have come a long way from their dull boxes

[@marcob1729]

Woah, that back seat looks tight! My dad's two generation old Corolla sedan has more room

[@rightlanehog3151]

Toyota made so many improvements with the performance of this new model. Sadly, they shrunk the leg/head room compared to earlier sedans and the Matrix.

[@bryceno5385]

I like these, looks great inside and out! I'm thinking of getting one next year. I'm kinda surprised that there aren't many out on the road. I thought it'd be just as popular as the sedan. Can't wait to test drive one! 😁 Nice video!

[@chinaiwei]

Solid review. Kudos!

[@mrjjthor]

Great review. Toyota nailed it on he design. Just hoping for a more powerful turbocharged version.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Just hoping for a more powerful non-turbo version. The Camry's 2.5 would be a fine upgrade as it would offer more power, comparable fuel economy and no extra complexity for the long haul.

[@jasonhall3693]

I would get it with the manual

[@alifrk777]

Awesome channel, love the new camera and the 1080p with 60fps videos. cheers from Italy !!!

[@mp5wes]

Great work with the new camera! Even without major edits, it looks good!

[@deu8894]

video quality on the new camera without editing is great already. Nice review of the Corolla. Hopefully the rear passenger space of the sedan version doesn't come cramped like this hatch.

[@mandeepahluwalia2377]

Hey Tom....the new camera is well worth it. The details in the background scenery look amazing. Great job on the review even though I dislike all Toyota's.

[@amir__papi]

Lovely as always :)

[@wilmotown]

Thanks for mentioning Hyundai in the same breath as the Corolla. Hyundai always falls at the bottom of the list of competitors with these sorts of cars, which I’ve found peculiar lately given their utter undeniable competence on the road. I can’t imagine being happier with a car than I am with my Elantra.

[@pdlynch4330]

My every day car is a 2011 Elantra GLS and it's as solid as they come: starts even in the coldest -35C weather (Canada), warms up quickly, reliable, comfortable, fully loaded, and it seems built to last. My only complaint is the the suspension is a bouncy which can lead to white knuckle moments on snow and ice. The new Corolla hatchback is a sweet little car (minus that big thing hanging off the hatch) and I'm sure will be solid for the long run. I think I would really like a firm ride that it offers.

[@jdm1039]

A lot of people buy strictly based on nameplate without ever considering or investigating the competition and in some cases the actual Toyota or Honda they are buying. They are only following the herd. If they did open their minds companies like Toyota and Honda would have a few less sales. They are great cars but so are most other cars now days.

[@wilmotown]

Jeff M Agree. Kia and Hyundai are coming correct in every single segment, but don’t get the clout they deserve for that effort most of the time. To my eye, the only things that Toyota has done lately (more than Honda at least, whose only new achievement in this segment is the apparently excellent Civic Type R) are develop this novel new transmission and finally put in Apple CarPlay. Hyundai/Kia is just the brand doing its homework, so they deserve their Stinger and Genesis dessert (An analogy I’m stealing from RCR’s Viper video). If nobody’s gonna check them out, they’re missing out on one of the best cars in the segment from a brand trying absolutely everything it can to draw in buyers.

[@soulstance]

@@wilmotown And I'm a newly converted and proud Kia Stinger GT owner!

[@nodak81]

Kia sucks, I should know, I owned two of them! Both had mechanical failures in the engine. One dropped a valve and the other just exploded and cracked the block, never found out why. I take meticulous care of my cars and have never had anything like that happen with any other brand. I'm sticking with Japanese and domestic.

[@mss627]

This is the best looking Corolla buy far. I think Toyota has a winner here. Keep your eyes on the road, Tom.

[@frankenriquez5943]

Nice try on sneaking in a joke but I laughed more at you than the joke lol

[@banelemsimango7363]

The camera work is brilliant

[@CLMDADE]

One of my favorite reviewers...Just wish there were more videos...Wear that new camera out...

[@pdlynch4330]

Amazing quality, rock solid tracking, great results, well worth it! We are spoiled but hey, I think we're worth it! :)

[@craigw.scribner6490]

The images from youur new Sony FS7 Mark II is definitely an improvement, Tom. Looking forward to seeing your first 4K video on your channel!

[@kylegoodman5196]

Who headbangs to Nickelback? 😅

[@JMotorCity]

Kyle Goodman dorks

[@93455Driver]

Should be Bohemian Rhapsody!

[@gene978]

Hey Tom Looking Good! So Cinematic

[@sutherland559]

Tom, you could shoot this on a potato and it would still come out great. Nice work as always. Bet that variable ND is handy!

[@DjdMenis]

Thanks Tom.

[@mx5hong]

With the anti-stall feature in the manual transmission, the car senses if you're "head banging to Nickleback" and applies more throttle even though you're light on the gas pedal. I guess that's a easy feature to develop since all cars today have a fly-by-wire gas pedal. No mechanical connection between the gas pedal and engine. And on other markets, you can get it with the Prius hybrid drivetrain. The only difference on the outside is a few badges. I think I would prefer that to a regular Prius.

[@-Munditimum-]

Very handsome ride and made even better with this great video and your production quality! Great to see you back with your nice new equipment Tom! I would agree with the price of your camera more so than the expense of owning today's so called affordable cars. In my humble opinion, new cars regardless of price point are just too expensive for the average person who can semi comfortably afford a 10 year old car. Challenging times for many unfortunately.

[@catsspat]

Only if they brought the Wagon version to the US. Too bad.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Amen.

[@instasingingvids3529]

catsspat it wouldn’t sell well tho the us hates wagons example Audi es wagon not sold and many other wagons such as Mercedes e class etc.

[@tinhinnh]

Señor Loco those aren’t exactly affordable

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@tinhinnh We need affordable wagons as there are plenty of luxury wagons already on the market.

[@12skits63]

I was going to say that lol

[@EM.1.]

turbo all wheel drive would be awesome!

[@NeoTrantor]

I am a big fun of small urban cars and non-SUVs in general (I will vehemently defend the argument that if you truly enjoy driving and cars you would never opt for an SUV), especially because I live in a busy cramped city. But with these constant storms and deluge of snow and road disruptions, I'm seriously thinking the only way to go now is a 4x4 SUV and I'm wondering if this car has even has a good prospect in the US... I reel with the prospect of this.

[@rightlanehog3151]

If you drive an automatic, a RAV4 Hybrid would be a reasonable compromise.

[@smilingsatan]

You should do the news. Bring some much needed civil discourse to the whole thing. Amazing review as always.

[@MrMustangrick]

Thanks for the info......be sure to buy one built in 2019 to avoid the recall.

[@revnto7k]

I like the interior look of the Civic a lot more. But the outside of this is really nice. I will have to see how the new 2020 Corolla sedan looks, because the prior generation is BLAH.

[@MustafaAlNuaimi]

Congrats on your new 📷 May I suggest you use some LUTs here and there to spice things up 😉.. the Sony SLog 2 is very forgiving for that.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I'll try it down the road but I've got a very full schedule the next few months and need a fast workflow.

[@mohamedspecv2030]

Great video from a great man

[@kn7gez]

Was watching on IPhone 6S. You mentioned new camera. Meh on iPhone. Switched to Galaxy Note 8 wow. So much sharper and bigger. So new camera good.

[@Swiftkillaz]

The video looked great as always, but a little better than usual (because of the new camera). Quick question, what are your thoughts on the mini Cooper Oxford edition? I've narrowed down my choices to the mini or a 2018 mazda3 hatchback but can't decide which one I want more. Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I have not looked at the Oxford so sorry, can't help you there. Besides, it's what YOU prefer, not me. Cars are a personal decision. Buy what you love. Not waiting for the new Mazda3? it looks much better in person than pics if that's what's holding you back.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Toyota making the CVT right.

[@ameenanees8593]

thank y , good for you about new camera 📷 , good luck

[@baddriversofcolga]

It's not good looking yet it's much better looking than the previous one.

[@wildone106]

Toms a class act

[@brandonpollard8928]

" how the hell did we wind up like this, why weren't we able" -you know

[@th-l8936]

Great video! Shame you don't get the new Focus - it's a fantastic all round package

[@alliejr]

T H-L We will but it will be in CUV/SUV guise.

[@th-l8936]

@@alliejr Not coming to US after Trump trade dispute with China. Since the Focus Active was going to be manufactured there

[@rightlanehog3151]

Tom, When someone of your stature is despairing due to the lack of rear seat room we know there is a serious problem. We need the same solution offered in Europe i.e. the new Corolla wagon. #SaveTheWagon

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not sure despair is the right word. It's like flying coach back there though.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@DrivenCarReviews Please forgive me for using a bit of poetic license but it seems the Yaris hatch offers nearly as much accommodation for rear passengers. This new Corolla hatch has about 4 inches less headroom than my first generation Vibe so, all in all, utility is only a fraction of where we started with the Matrix/Vibe. Speaking of flying coach, why does the VW Sportwagen get the entire affordable wagon market to itself?

[@K03sport]

Couldn't tell a difference with the new camera, so was it worth the price of a honda fit lx? Rear glass needs 5*-10* less rake. And yes, we need the wagon version here too.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed!

[@ahmadfaisal6778]

What's the car speed when the Automatic Emergency Braking start to engage? I'm a bit sceptical with the technology until i see this video. Good job Tom though not deliberately done.

[@adrienlac]

That rear spoiler is horrendous

[@wildone106]

Jealous. You know it makes it go faster

[@LookingGlass24]

I actually really like it in this car. It makes it look that much sharper and eye-catching.

[@ivanlowjones]

I think Toyota will sell a lot of these Corollas since it isn't outclassed by the Civic and Elantra anymore. The XSE looks good with those wheels and rear wing. Lastly, Evil Twin looks like a deeply closeted Nickelback fan.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

What do you think turned him evil?

[@modmatt1]

@@DrivenCarReviews Probably all that time in the back seat.

[@chairrules2007]

Give me the TRD version with a manual transmission next year, and I'm interested.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I think something along those lines is in the works.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Looks like a solid effort, at least by Toyota standards. As far as styling is concerned, the rear spoiler is just silly. No one is going to mistake a Corolla for a Civic Type R. On the other hand, the overall look (and the interior design) doesn't look like it was lifted from a spaceship in a 1930's Buck Rogers serial. (Lookin' at you, Prius.) I'm not a CVT fan but Toyota seems to be joining the club of manufacturers trying to disguise CVT's as non-CVT's. In this case they've added a true first gear. What's next? Two real gears? Three? And ten artificial gears? Why not 15? Or twenty-five? Personally, I find this approach as annoying as fake exhaust outlets. If you're going with a CVT, own it! I am a hatchback fan. But according to Toyota's specs, the total cargo space (second row folded) in the Corolla is ridiculously small (23.3 cubic ft). That compares to 53.7 cubic feet in the VW Golf and even 35 cubic feet, or so, in the Hyundai Veloster. What's the point of a hatchback with such limited utility? Pricing seems a bit on the high side, especially since Toyota dealers aren't prone to offer substantial real world discounts. Apparently, Toyota is banking on customers to pony up a premium in return for Toyota's reputation for reliability and strong resale. They're probably on safe ground and they'll sell a boatload. I'm not in the market for a vehicle like this but if I were I can think of several better alternatives.

[@user-fw3sw7qx1u]

Calm down there jrr tolkien

[@626KiDD]

Does the XSE trim comes in a stick?

[@jean-louislonne7033]

and I thought the previous review was with the new camera !! Oh Boy! Anyway, this does look great, especially the inside shots seem to have better detail and 'life'. The car though? I have a Toyota Prius and as much good things I can say about it and Toyota; it would not get on my 'buy list'. The hatchback fin does not really help....

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Well, the interim camera looked better than the one I busted. And I'll be getting the new one to look even better in the next month or two as I learn it.

[@jody024]

But i like Nickelback!

[@ELMS]

Hi Tom, at 2:40 you look a little orange sitting in the car, compared to other interior shots. Maybe the white balance?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Could be...

[@johnmattiazzo3900]

Bring back the awd like the matrix had just saying Toyota

[@noelevans8239]

John Mattiazzo I agree

[@blitzbbffl]

"The highlight for me is that really cool spoiler!" -- Boy_Racer

[@halopcdraco]

:) I have an 03' Vibe AWD though.

[@Zuiyo1974]

Actually in Europe we're getting this one again with the Corolla name. No more Auris for us.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Most importantly you get the Wagon.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

They get a Corolla Hatchback hybrid in Europe. I wish we got one too in the US.

[@robertgal1301]

TOYOTA IS THE BEST

[@phone920]

Whether it’s texting or taking a photo what difference does it make if you run into the car in front of you?

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Torque converter fail???

[@modmatt1]

I hadn't heard of it and very surprised as well from Toyota, but it is a new design. From the internets...."Approximately 3,400 vehicles are included in this recall...........There is a chance the torque converter could fail, and if that happens, the vehicle won't be able to accelerate forward. If this happens at higher speeds, it could increase the chance of a collision.........In order to remedy the issue, dealership technicians will replace the CVT in its entirety with a new CVT featuring a revised torque converter....Toyota is currently sourcing the parts for the recall. Owners should receive recall notifications via first-class mail by the middle of February."

[@BTC909]

Everything behind the front seats needs a re-do.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Yes, it is just too damn cramped back there.

[@subvet3668]

7.5 to 60 for the manual per motortend

[@rightlanehog3151]

Manual is the only way to go especially with a smaller engine.

[@marinamidori2113]

The Scion iM gave you the look of the XSE for $20k with a real exhaust tip & manual handbrake, 225 tires & 17" wheels, etc. $25k places the XSE against the Civic Si & others. A much different price point & much different car.

[@B-rad1]

I'd compare the XSE to a civic sport over an SI. But for 25k a base GTI would be hard to say no to.

[@skifree0]

It's not really comparable with an Si...aside from the significant power and torque differences, the Si has stiffer suspension, wider tires, larger brakes, and a limited slip diff.

[@marinamidori2113]

Precisely. @$25k one could choose a Civic Si or other sporty car. Whereas at $20k, the 2016 Scion iM offered value for the car's price point.

[@MiguelRPD]

Dude the Scion is so damn slow. Even if you aren't a car enthusiast. It's too damn slow to overtake traffic.

[@10tenman10]

Good car, likely indestructible.

[@verydoge5262]

Unless you get sideswiped, which Toyota compacts never really seem confident in surviving.

[@nodak81]

I've heard bad things about this new generation of Toyota cars. I'm not so sure they're going to hold up like they have in the past. Especially worried about these crappy CVT transmissions. Time will tell.

[@hklf]

except for the cvt that already need a recall.

[@nodak81]

So many better options out there for that kind of money. I'd take a Camry with cloth seats over a Corolla with leather...

[@ZFerfer]

2020 Toyota Corolla hatch XSE or 2020 Mazda 3 hatch premium? Can you do a VERSUS of the 2 cars ?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Sorry, I don't have the resources to do comparisons the proper way

[@SilverScarletSpider]

The rear hatch shape just cuts away at usable interior cargo room, ugh

[@wilmotown]

Sleepy Would you prefer it were uglier and more station wagon shaped? (Of course not implying wagons are ugly, BMW, Merc and especially Volvo pull them off really well) Frankly, I’ll take what I can get, this design is leaps and bounds more interesting than the last gen. Not to mention the space is still 18 cubic feet, and the height does make it more usable than a sedan.

[@randomvideosn0where]

Really annoying to have the hatch cut in so far at the top, especially if they're just going to add an 18" long spoiler at the top anyways. The piano black is terrible as it will look dirty and scratched from the first time you drive to the grocery store. Not a big fan of the low profile tires or massive screen glued on the dash. Maybe I need to look at older vehicles.

[@Insanity_Crow]

26K for a Corolla hatch? That trim is a bit silly. Stick with the base model.

[@nodak81]

I never understand why people are willing to pay out the nose for trim upgrades. For 26k you could get a Camry.

[@CopperRed3]

sorry, nobody headbangs to Nickelback

[@MrDblum619]

You lost me at 26600.

[@positively_broad_st3780]

Mariners app...

[@311kratos]

Toyota's new grill design is really big and ugly. I understand that they want to make a distinguishable signature like the ones on new Lexus but it's very large. However, to this day, no one can beat toyota when it comes to simplicity and reliability.

[@mess0965]

No AWD, no replacement for the martix. Missed opportunity by Toyota.

[@TJC450]

Mess 096 Maybe it will come later.

[@Sayua-chan]

Nickelback? Seriously?

[@JMotorCity]

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