Best Hatchback For $25K??---2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback In-Depth Review!

Is the all new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback the BEST buy for $25,000?! This all new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback replaces the Toyota Corolla iM which was previously known as the Scion iM. This all new car ride on Toyota's new global architecture and is new from the ground up. This version as tested was priced at $26,000 and came with the new Dynamic Shift CVT. You can also opt. for a manual transmission with rev matching! The car is fantastic a you guys will see in the video. The big question is whether or not, it's good enough to lead the pack?
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[@PrimeAutotainment]

Typically I never paid attention to the Corolla but this one is nice! Pretty good value from Toyota. It’s awesome they offer a manual option too, but still super efficient with the CVT. Keep up the good work Forrest!

[@acchaladka]

Forrest, one thing you could compare or review which others don’t, is durability and long term reliability. I’m kind of afraid to think about all the electronics just in opening the door, in say, seven years, or that intricate interior. Makes me think a ten year old car is simpler and could actually be a better choice. Really nice review regardless.

[@FernandoHernandez-dw3zb]

Great review! I'm buying my daughter this for her first car.

[@enriquebola]

Fernando Hernandez yes. I’m sure she would like it. It’s truly a great car.

[@Aidenn23]

I remember when I had to buy my own $1200 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis for my first junk car. Your daughter is super lucky!

[@jordancatcher6663]

When the new mazda 3 comes out , you need to do a comparison between this , the Civic , and of course the 3. 😁

[@SANTAMU3RTE]

when is the Mazda out?

[@jordancatcher6663]

The L.A autoshow in November last I heard.

[@Carduelis444]

No one is sure yet, but probably mid 2019

[@xFlared]

It's been almost 5 years. No way they're making a reveal mid 2019. It's way too long.

[@nwezetx1]

Admiral There is a difference between reveal and coming out, which refers to market availability. A reveal can whenever they want it to, but production and launch is more concrete. Spring/Mid 2019 is accurate, with late November 2018 reveal.

[@subvet3668]

Love the instrument cluster. Great looking car inside and out. Wish they made a "Sport" version with at least 200HP and the manual.

[@matthewoesch2364]

I am really liking this car! Impressive styling and efficiency combo. I was really impressed with your wholesale shopping trip and how you packed everything in there! Loved the lighting at night on the car, and the shape of the AC vents and the dash looks really cool. I believe this car is almost the same as the new Lexus UX so maybe on that version they took care of the road noise problem. Can’t wait to see the Audi Etron reveal! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@keithruhl3545]

This is the first review that I have seen from you and I must say that I was very impressed Forrest. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@omars.8073]

This video was on my recommended videos. I hadn't seen any of your work before. But I really enjoyed this very thorough and no-nonsense review. I'm looking forward to watching more of you work!

[@zatharos6427]

There definitely needs to be some sort of sport or TRD version to compete with other hot hatches

[@BuzZedJustNotDizzy]

Zatharos for real! I want this hatch already but if they come out with a TRD version I’m 1000% getting it.

[@starrebornalpha]

Me too! I will only get it if TRD gets a hold of it with a bit more power in it, closer to 200 HP and naturally aspirated.

[@shinrips]

Yes! I want one and will probably buy one when my daughter gets my '17 Corolla but I wish that the Corolla hatch had more juice under the hood like the old Xrs engine.

[@eddiejr3934]

yeah with rear wheel drive

[@mrjjthor]

Toyota already has a 2.0 turbo motor that they can pull from the Lexus line ups and shove it in the Corolla. That with a nice tuned suspension will be great. 241hp and 258ftlbs is perfect for this car. And of course, a manual too.

[@reng.5934]

The iM was truly a branded Toyota anyways... it was an Altis Hatchback worldwide, only in North America was known as the iM.

[@KirkKreifels]

This is the successor to my Wife's Matrix! When that car dies - I'll consider this bad boy! Thanks Forrest.

[@KirkKreifels]

Ours is a 2008 with 99,000 miles :) Glad to hear it's going to keep plugging along!

[@jonathanxxx9992]

lemme guess, youre trying to destroy your wife's matrix but it just won't die

[@dchristo10]

It may never die. I had a 2003 that was bulletproof. Funny thing about those early years is the odometer stops at 299999. I was going to take a picture when it broke 300k but it just stopped. Finally sold it when it needed emissions work and I didn't want to do it. I estimate it was over 320k at that point.

[@KirkKreifels]

@@jonathanxxx9992 nope! Just hit 99k today. I hope it goes for another 100k!

[@toyotahachiroku8509]

LEXUriouS Kirk definietly will. By the time that cars done theres gonna be a 2035 corolla hatch lol

[@gm2256]

Really detailed walk around. Thank you! The quality of the interior of this Corolla Hatchback looks very solid. I'll probably be testing out cars in the spring, and this is high on the list!

[@meemmie]

I was so curious to see Toyota Corolla Hatchback review. Finally , I found you and you are in Texas. My first fun car was Scion XB. This one will be my next cutie, sporty, fun to ride in Austin, Texas for sure. We are the Toyota fan!!

[@marshmallowpuff4899]

This is a Toyota Corolla. I must have woken up in a parallel universe . It looks incredible . 🦄👍

[@Dregkon]

The backseats are cramped and trunk space is small. Other then that it’s a nice car 👍

[@BenKurth]

Ok. I drive a ‘15 VW GTI. But I gotta say. I’m seriously impressed with this Corolla hatchback. The road noise is a real bummer. But the rest of it honestly really good looking. Great job. If Toyota can pull something like this off with their Corolla... then I can’t wait to see what a company like Mazda offers in a all new/completely modern Mazda3.

[@dsgrts]

I want the Corolla wagon....Why not in the US?? Come on Toyota....

[@jessemunoz2642]

I like the emphasis on "Fake", in fake chrome exhaust. lol

[@bloo22ca]

It angers me they didnt include the JBL audio system upgrade to the manual version!

[@HninSiSuu]

Great review!! I was deciding between this one and Mazda 3 hatchback. Also I finally found a review that care about how the car look at night!! How the front and taillights look is very important to me. LoL thank you so much!!

[@VictorMartinez-dv9cf]

Krystal W. You should consider looking into a Mazda 3 Hatchback Grand Touring. The interior is amazing! I have the Touring version. You should also see the headlights and tail lights. 2.5 L engine and I get about 26mpg average. Soul metallic red.

[@WatersEdge337]

Great review! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your content. The Corolla hatch looks like it will meet all of my "fun to drive but reliable" requirements for my next car.

[@kenmorrow86]

A lot of the smaller Toyotas have that road noise. Drove 2008 Camry (not much noise), 2010 Matrix (a lot of noise), 2015 Prius C (most noise).

[@gregsantos1060]

Just bought mine today 🙂😀

[@pinoysausage69]

I got mine 2 weeks ago on pearl white.

[@bebo2490]

Me too!

[@LykaOd]

Greetings from Ukraine!! Tnx for review , will be waiting this Corolla here , in Europe :)

[@121SeedDestiny121]

Can't wait to see this car roaming in my country as taxi cab. 😍

[@giofromtexas2679]

This is one hot ride! That interior is very nice, I'd drive it 😄 I like the white leather!

[@markiangooley]

Sadly I’m too cheap. Never bought a new car in my life. Looks like a very good design and would meet my needs pretty well.

[@lorinjones3007]

This color 🙌🏽

[@khalidalshammary652]

Fun+reliable= good purchase

[@hf4229]

I paid $18,500 for a used one a month ago and I love it. It’s way nicer than the 2005 Honda Pilot I was driving before.

[@Chewygsxr]

If you want the best Hot Hatch for under 25,000 you can still get the Ford Fiesta ST that is Turbo charged 197 hp & 202 foot pounds of torque, and will literally Blow the doors off that Corolla, they only come in a 6 speed and it’s 300 pounds lighter than the Corolla, plus it handles like a go kart. 26 city 35 highway. It will put the biggest smile on your face. I highly recommend taking this car for a test drive.

[@ivanlowjones]

That "Taco Casa" sponsorship money is flowing into your pockets, Forrest (at the 11:50 videomark)😎😎😎

[@norbert5767]

Great job! You showed everything of this nice and cool car.

[@mytao2001]

Best in-depth review I’ve seen. Straight to the facts and information I haven’t heard from anyone else. I am glad you showed it at night. It would’ve been even better if you had driven it at night to see how the lights are for visibility, low beam and highbeam, in the city and out. Subscribed.

[@jerseyforhawks]

I am buying in black, SE, very happy.

[@Eliyourcarguy]

Great video and review Forrest! I filmed one of these last week and I must say that it was by far the best driving / performing Corolla I’ve ever been in! I’d be happy using this as a daily. Keep the great content coming man!

[@rox45thexiii]

I still drive my Toyota Matrix 2003... this car seems like a great upgrade 🤑

[@tigergray1100]

It should have been a wagon

[@raffaellosanti9806]

That was an aggregate road you were on which is why it was loud. Other reviewers on different roadbeds found the only other real sound was tire noise. They were satisfied with cabin noise.

[@SystemRichie]

Glad your channel came up in my recommended. Great content bro. This car is amazing

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

Excellent review, Forrest! The new 2019 Corolla Hatchback seems like quite the improvement over the previous generation iM. If I had the money, this would totally be my first pick in the compact hatchback segment. The looks are incredible, the available features are quite impressive, and the reliability is expected to be superb. The only aspects that I wish Toyota would improve on will probably be the cargo area and rear seat space. All in all, though, the Corolla seems like a great buy in its segment! Keep up the great work, Forrest!

[@ThatKidOfMusic]

Owned one for almost 3 weeks now and i really cant complain about anything

[@rightlanehog3151]

Toyota has vastly improved the cargo area and rear seat space with the Corolla wagon they are about to launch at the Paris Auto Show. Do they have the brains to sell it here as well?

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

@@rightlanehog3151, Hopefully Toyota thinks about bringing the wagon version... Especially considering the relative sales success of the VW Golf Sportwagen and Subaru Outback here in the U.S.

[@rightlanehog3151]

DriveAndBeDriven , I have never understood why VW gets the entire compact, FWD wagon market to themselves. Toyota needs to hear from as many people as possible on the subject. #SaveTheWagon

[@spook5756]

Have the iM. Very nice car but, wish I had waited for the more powerful engine and leather seats.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Apart from the fake exhaust tips, the new Corolla I think is a VERY good looking car, coming from a Honda guy. But that's just my opinion of course. Would really like to see Toyota bring back the XRS.

[@toyotahachiroku8509]

Ryan Littleton i know, if they made another lift engine it would be amazing. they mad 200 horses in the early 2000's so i could see a 3zz making 220 which would be perfect

[@5.7_TY]

All they need to do is drop in the IS300 2.0t engine in and boom.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

That or maybe the Camry's 2.5L.

[@toyotahachiroku8509]

Ty _ yea that would be perfect, lightweight reliable engine with good power, theres a part of me that wants it to be NA though

[@iam_mandeep]

Subscribed! I hope you remain honest with all your reviews..

[@Chewygsxr]

This the 2nd review of this Car and both of the reviewer’s have mentioned Road noise. I’ve noticed this is Texas and the other review was from California. Something is up with that, in my opinion, it’s the Tires. I’m on my 4th set of tires on a 2014 Fiesta ST with only 59,000 miles on it. I just put a set of Michelin pilot sport A/S 3+ and just did a 2,000 mile trip to Oregon and there the best tires I have ever had. Fantastic grip, very quiet, and no freeway groove tracking, I highly recommend these tires.

[@catsspat]

A little warning for any new hatchback owners. It is almost deceptive how much they can hold. I caused rear springs to compress too much on hatchbacks I owned (and own), leading to squatting. On my current car, I swapped the rear springs to stronger ones (King Springs), to solve that issue. I really should be buying a pickup truck.... Now, if some company would just make a small pickup (less than 200" long)....

[@VictorMartinez-dv9cf]

catsspat a hatchback is obviously not going to handle as much as a truck. They were not deceptive. You just assumed a hatchback can withstand weight like a truck.

[@vangxiong9643]

Subaru baja, too bad they discontinued it tho, cute little trucks.

[@alanwoodhouse8105]

Very nice car but the storage area in the hatch is tiny! Toyota really missed the mark on utility for this vehicle

[@spencera9367]

I'm glad to see Toyota still has the spare tire still.

[@keithruhl3545]

A guy pulls a you turn at 20:20. Where's the cops 👮‍♀️ lol

[@DustinEvans1966]

Have this car. Love it. Except for the piano black trim on the interior and exterior.

[@GeeeBeeee]

God bless the Lone Star Republic! Great review as well! This was my second option after the 2019 Kia Forte S (currently have one in red).

[@tomcat6933]

Nice looking yes. I test drove one last week. Not enough leg room. I am 6'1 170 lbs. I sit too low for my comfort and not room for thigh support due to leg length. It was slow and i didnt like it on the highway. Good city car for shorter people.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Short people get everything and we, the tall, are left fighting over the scraps!

[@Scattmann619]

Thats weird. I test drove it a couple weeks ago. im 6'3, 195lbs and i sat pretty comfortably in there. It's at least roomier than my G35. maybe thats why it felt big to me.

[@tomcat6933]

Stauriko the distance from my knees to my waist had little distance for width and length. If they had electric seats then i would be able to tilt seat upwards to relieve the stress on my legs. I prefer electric seats for that reason. Not sure if this car offers electric seats. If so i would give a higher recommendation but not for highway distance.

[@Henry_Jr_Watsson]

I got an Toyota Auris Hybrid 2014 (that's what you guys call an Corolla Hatchback) and I'm 6'3" myself. I bought this car especially due to it's abundant leg room! Even if one were 6'6" you'd fit perfectly fine in my car with room to spare! Especially thigh room as it's a really wide seat. I have yet to try out the new 2019 model, but from what you tell us it seems that it's interior-space...shrunk???

[@Henry_Jr_Watsson]

+Tom Boyle You do release that manual seats can also be adjusted, right? They can tilt forwards, backwards, move upwards and move down...I assume you don't know how to adjust the seat position...Electric seats are the same as manual except for it using buttons instead of levers to adjust your seating position...I don't care at all if it is a manual seat or electric...

[@universessecret]

VERY good looking car!

[@MrKarmapolice97]

I really enjoyed this review you reviewed a car like I would

[@michaelhauck3588]

Excellent review! I liked when you showed the exterior lights at videos end. However, I would have liked to have seen the in-dash illumination as well! Keep your great videos coming, sir!

[@franciscomtz88]

I personally think the corolla is a great car. The only reason I would ONLY buy a Tacoma or 4Runner from Toyota is because any other Toyota car (especially the Corolla, Camry and RAV4) will depreciate in value fairly quickly, especially if you put a lot of miles on your car (I drive 30k+ miles a year). The only reason I would buy one of these cars is for my kids and family who don’t drive as much. And even then, I would buy it cash, I would never finance one of these cars because if you do, get ready to be upside down on your loan for a very long time (unless you have 60-75% of the loan cash to put down). Don’t get me wrong, these vehicles work great and this car in particular looks awesome! They are super reliable but the resale value sucks and because of this I’m not sure if it’s worth investing 25k for something you will only be able to resale for about 10-13k in the near future.

[@tivowillieb]

Funny thing is, the 2019 Corollas today are worth more than they were new lol. So I'd say they hold their value very well. All Toyotas do.

[@franciscomtz88]

@@tivowillieb I wrote those comment three years ago and I recently purchased a Corolla. LOL!

[@delphimindgames]

Just found this channel. Great reviews. Subscribed. Car would be perfect if it had 200 hp and more torque.

[@JCRaya69]

I have the s corolla for my wife and we both love it considering on getting one too!

[@nopal4587]

If they only added a 2.5 and a turbo and rear wheel drive🤗 i'd buy one.

[@jayespi37]

Nice video, everything on point...keep it up😉

[@alexanderwang4899]

Nice review! You always have great commentary and I love to hear what you say! Just wondering if you have the Lane Trace Assist with the Radar Cruise Control on, is it somewhat like auto-pilot on a Model 3 where you kind of have the car steering and controlling the gas pedal for you under conditions that allow it like on the highway? Of course not fully getting you from Point A to Point B but in short spurts here and there with those systems on? Thanks!

[@codmott286]

I believe the car will drift from side to side within its lane if you tried this. However you can buy something called the Comma AI (open pilot) that will take control of this behavior and make the car hold perfectly center, basically a poor man's tesla autopilot!

[@rdinapoli1971]

Great review

[@kajukuja]

Great review and nice car!

[@groovydon]

I’ll wait for like 2 years and buy one with manual for cheap price and throw in some turbo kit and all the fun is mine.

[@durandalfeee1227]

Saw one of these in person and it looks even better

[@yurkouki]

I wish the new Prius would look like this because honestly, current Prius looks like the ugliest 5 cars ever made

[@aluisious]

Just found your channel. I like your practical feedback on the driving comfort and dynamics of different cars.

[@toyotacorolla2395]

Toyota Corolla is the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ottallman]

The shape of the rear hatch killed the cargo and rear leg room.The main thing that sucked about the iM and they carried it over to the new Corolla😐

[@RennieAsh]

You got the big 18" wheels, that leaves little tyre to absorb road noise. The 16" would be quieter :) It probably also doesn't have as much sound deadening, being a Corolla, they probably want you to upgrade to a more expensive car... The simulshifts are a good idea though.

[@Mickza1991]

Looks like old generation mazda3 but still looking good:)

[@A_guan]

I was rather close to buying this corolla hatch! The main thing that made me say no was the lack of space, and not the best handling of the list of compact hatches. I wished there was more rear seat and hatch space. So I had to go for civic hatch. Also considered mazda3, however space was a concern too.

[@A_guan]

@Joey Gant since it's a hatchback I can't really say for sure (I'd say similar). However if you compare it against the 2019 sedan then it's a definite yes. I'm 5 foot 8 and had around 2 inches of leg room, but since it's a hatchback it's tighter inside then a sedan. The best thing you can do is go check it out for yourself.

[@SG-sz5vh]

Joey Gant the sedan has WAY more rear leg room

[@A_guan]

I recommend waiting for the next gen mazda3. I was rather close to buying one but it's space and features vs civic just made me pick civic

[@rightlanehog3151]

T.D. Everyone has the same issues with the cramped rear seat and deficient cargo hold. Amazingly Toyota just solved those exact problems with the Corolla wagon they preview in Paris in October.

[@ericaguilar9933]

the ae86 is also a hatchback and a corolla

[@Rootportz]

Hope they add sunroofs for next year corolla.

[@mattyfinz]

Hey bud, I want to thank you for talking about the cup holders. From other videos and pictures I've seen, it seemed like they wouldn't hold drinks very well while driving. However, in your video I could tell that they were deeper than I thought they were and when you were touching them, they seemed very secure. Thanks for clearing that up for me! Also appreciated your demo of the radar cruise control. Very informative video overall!

[@tunedskillsz]

My god! People actually look at cup holders when choosing a car?!

[@tunedskillsz]

Whats the point of having a cvt transmission if they simulate the shifting feel? Isnt the whole point of cvt that you dont feel it shift?

[@augustine158]

No. The point of a CVT isn't "that you don't feel it shift", it's for better MPG rating, and longevity of transmission.

[@pureabsolute4618]

Its for the infinitely more gear ratios that allow for the optimization of power, torque, gas, etc. That's why they 'drone' -- when you accelerate, one strategy is to set your RPM's where the torque is the highest, and as you accelerate you adjust the "gear ratio" so that the RPM's stay in the high torque range. This also allows the manufacturer to use less powerful engines, or even engines that have a very narrow torque curve. However, people started complaining about the drone... so some (Toyota being one) manufacturers implemented a step up system during acceleration -- a small concession since that is a much smaller proportion of your transmission usage (the other being engaged during highway speeds), and thus you'll still see MPG gains.

[@codmott286]

@@augustine158 Sure, and by introducing fake shift points they are ruining MPG.

[@justin94block]

Waiting for the 2020 corolla sedan.

[@radu_serban]

Liked and subscribed! 👍

[@hubsanrcproductions7222]

One thing I don't like about the 2019-2020 Toyota Corolla is the engine is both Dual Port, and Direct Fuel Injection which is gonna cause even more bigger problems when it comes to carbon build up. The older models were equipped with naturally aspirated four cylinder engines.

[@starrebornalpha]

Toyota BETTER make a TRD version of this because who wouldn't buy it? It needs to be closer to 200HP and naturally aspirated! PLEASE TOYOTA PLEASE! I need this car in TRD in my life ASAP!

[@pleasedontkermitcrime3968]

I would be all over that, i hope it happens

[@chameleonfps]

Why is it every time I see this car baby got back plays in the back of my head 😂

[@sameernarang2541]

As you are comparing it with MAZDA 3 , There is a new MAZDA 3 model releasing in 2019 with the active X technology , I am interested to know how that one does in comparison to corolla on the corners and i believe that will definitely be more fuel efficient . Can we have a comparison video and review for both of these cars soon? . Thank you .

[@nasali6007]

Kinda looks like a Lexus ct200... I hope I'm not the only one who see's this

[@rdinapoli1971]

Great video excellent review.

[@JaredRosenholtz]

Awesome car, awesome review!

[@ivanlowjones]

I'm guessing you like this Corolla better, than say.......a Toyota Yaris hatchback 🤨🤨🤨

[@JaredRosenholtz]

@@ivanlowjones Yaris IA isn't a hatchback, but still yes.

[@ivanlowjones]

I actually tried to correct that Yaris comment, which I based on your totally unbiased and even handed CarBuzz review which I watched the other day 😏😏😏😏

[@alexsurh1472]

It looks nice, Im guessing the ST and RS have influenced the design, but 168hp....Yea Ill stick with my ST.

[@ivanlowjones]

Toyota will sell a ton of these new Corolla hatchbacks. I'm curious to see the new Corolla sedan vs the Civic, Elantra, Mazda3, etc.

[@forresttm]

Just started watching. Saw the name and hope you don't let me down.

[@forresttm]

Detailed. Your voice is clear and you can hear what your saying. Glad I subscribed.

[@rk702]

Carbon composite without the carbon is called plastic.

[@iamnotinarush]

Really good review. Well done.

[@theejoeylee]

@8:13 That is WAAAAAAAAY too many empty switches

[@emanuelemanuel7038]

I see space for nos, meth, bags, etc lol

[@3DGFan9000]

This does not have android auto like you mentioned. only apple car play

[@Zeck88522]

Scotty Kilmer heavy breathing!!!

[@mr.grumpygrumpy2035]

The noise kills it for me. I have a Ford Focus and it's whisper quiet compared to this.

[@JefferazziVideos]

Cool Hatchback. I like Toyotas and this looks great. I just bought the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback a few weeks ago and they look pretty similar.

[@pattyjay9999]

It looks good but it needs the 8AR-FTS 2.0L turbocharged motor as and option❗️

[@arunakhan2343]

I think they had a recall on these transmission

[@harrisonkayeX]

talked about whats under the hood for less than 10 seconds

[@marselvitti]

Damn it! That blue color is not available in Canada

[@hanzberger8751]

Best review of this hatch so far that I have seen. I test drove one and have to agree with all your positives. I also agree with your road noise perception. I wonder if the tires are too big. I am thinking about buying one but that road noise may stop me. I am a Toyo fan boy BTW.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Try the model with 16" wheels to quell the oversized tire racket.

[@vangxiong9643]

If ur gonna buy this thing might as well buy one of those cars that Fred Flintstone drives where u have to puddle with legs..cuz this thing is effing slow!!!

[@hanzberger8751]

compared to what?

[@roadwarrior280]

Drove the SE.Quiet till you stomp the gas pedal then it gets a little loud