Should You Buy a TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID? (Test Drive & Review 2020 1.8)

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[@Jerichocassini]

Matt must be a BMW driver at heart. If he's getting Lane Keeping Assist feedback as he changes lanes on the motorway it is because he didn't bother to use his indicator.

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@kevinbarry71]

Land rover driver; close enough

[@kevinbarry71]

Land rover driver; close enough

[@Qas010]

😂😂

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Drives one handed too.

[@bigshort9296]

I have been blown away by my Toyota’s reliability and the customer service is incredibly good.

[@tardeliesmagic]

My 2015 1.3L CVT Yaris is brilliant!

[@Joni_I]

After 6 years with a BMW and paying the car twice in maintenance, I have now ordered a Corolla TS 2.0 and literally can not wait!

[@edgarv.611]

You won’t regret. Word from a Toyota customer for 4 years now

[@jayjay378378]

We use this as a driving instructor car 70 mpg great reliability done 38k miles in just 14 months never had a single issue 🙂

[@Unacceptable.]

in 14 month, no car will have issue

[@jayjay378378]

@@Unacceptable. cars now 4 years old done 180k miles still be problem free 🙂

[@Unacceptable.]

@@jayjay378378 👍

[@dexpearce6267]

Wow, much in way of maintence needed

[@jayjay378378]

@@dexpearce6267 just servicing every 10k miles done 18 services now costing around £220 each

[@robbryant52]

Just had new one 1.8 hybrid 2023 estate. ..brilliant car

[@thegamesup-dq7ej]

I never "disliked" previous generations of Corollas (including the Auris), but it is nice to see Toyota finally paying attention to driver engagement (which we know they can master - think Supras, MR2s, Celicas etc) and aesthetic desirability in conjunction with build quality.

[@alanhunns9157]

Thanks for the Corolla test. I am a long term VW/Audi customer and always dismissed Toyotas as being boring and unstylish. Well our car was written off while parked and Direct Line (excellent service) loaned us a new style Yaris hybrid, and much to our surprise we loved it - funky looks, nice high crossover style driving position, comfortable and quiet, but as you found with the Corolla, the fuel economy is almost unbelievable - high 60s edging into low 70s. The thing is so darned clever, harvesting the power usually wasted from braking or coasting downhill and giving you back miles of battery quiet travel. It is mostly used in and about London, but cruises happily on motorways in the 70s. The old Yaris looked a bit lacklustre, but the new one is everything one needs in a small car - can’t understand why you don’t see more of them! Thanks for all the entertaining videos.

[@cardude5323]

Absolutely spot on review. They are an amazing tool for a job. Our auris is close to 200k onnthe clock. Get a solid 55mpg all day and hasn't cost a penny in repairs. They will warranty the hybrid system for 150k.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Impressive

[@mikeball1862]

We have a 2018 1.8 Auris, just done a return trip to Newcastle from London (600 miles) and averaged 59 mpg based on a steady motorway cruising speed of 70 mph. As Matt says, it just does the job very well

[@gravemind6536]

About the same as my 1.2T petrol gives but the difference is the hybrid will spank it in the city where I get 40mpg and yours barely drops.

[@georgemorley1029]

@@gravemind6536This was essentially why I chose the 2.0l hybrid estate corolla, good on motorway, great in town.

[@Aruneh]

Literally just got mine yesterday, the 2.0 though, really like it!

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s the one I’d have too

[@steveb4012]

The estate version of this was on my Wife's company car list a few years ago. Nice car, a black Excel model is quite eye catching. The reason the boot is smaller on the 2.o litre is that they have to accommodate the battery in the boot. The GR Sport Hatchbacks with larger wheels are nice too. Good video as usual.

[@johncarnie3726]

The 2 litre has the 12 volt battery in the boot, hence the boot is smaller! I’ve never been keen on oilers, so the 1.8 Corolla with an mpg (round town) of 65mpg (with fuel today at 1.81) and no access to a home charger so pure electric and phevs out of the question - it was by far the best choice in todays economic climate!

[@alastairmcarthur2598]

Agree, this is why the boot is smaller more batteries for the 2ltt

[@pscollier1]

I have a 2022 Corolla Altis 1.8 saloon (no hybrids were available due to the chip shortage). Over the years, I've had all sorts of cars, new and used from LandCruisers and Pajeros to BMWs and Golf GTIs. What you can say for Toyota, while not the most exciting, is that they are comfortable and have fantastic air con. The extra initial outlay will be recouped as they simply don't go wrong. I think as you get older, you start to prioritize other things in a daily driver car - relative comfort, reliability and economy. On a long run at 110kmh (70 mph ish) it uses about 4.8l/100km with 3 people and luggage on board, which I think is about 49mpg US or 58mpg UK. I have nothing to complain about with the car.

[@wizzyno1566]

58mpg at 70mph. Thats just a lie.

[@harveyschofield4619]

I saw these being built in the Burnaston factory earlier this week - one comes off the line roughly every 2 minutes! I honestly never really noticed these on the road before now, but having seen them really close up, I have to say they are pretty good to look at.

[@friedookiehil]

My wife has a 1.2T (South African spec) Corolla hatch similar to your test car. I use it a lot and absolutely LOVE it! Excellent handling and lively engine and good looks deviate from boring Toyota stigma.

[@gravemind6536]

I have the Auris with this engine its brilliant.

[@hinchh8874]

We bought a Auris hybrid a few years ago, It`s been the most reliable car we`ve ever own`d. Best mpg I`ve got on a long motorway drive was 72mpg, I`m so pleased with it I bought myself a Lexus NX300h.....even better.

[@whitemoor66]

Would never have even considered one of these in the past - until this generation. Good looking, nice interior, great fuel economy, good ride and handling and you just know it will be reliable. In this class of car I think it would be at the top of my list now.

[@AndrewElliott-ux6oe]

I have had my Corolla hybrid 1.8 Design for 5 months and your review sealed my decision to purchase, replacing my 10 year old Citroen DS3. I learnt to drive in a Corolla in 1977. My parents both owned Toyotas, a Camry and a first generation Yaris, both great cars. She is great to drive, my first automatic so the CVT gear box took little while to get used to. Great for cruising on the motorway giving me on average 55 to 58 mpg, increased to 64mpg around town. Eco mode most of the time and surprises me when EV kicks in when cruising at 70mph. Cold weather and short trips not as economical as hoped, but still a great car.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars

[@MagicNash89]

Short trips supposed to be economical though? How short were yours?

[@AndrewElliott-ux6oe]

@@MagicNash89 eight miles round trip to the shops and back for short trips and speeds less than 25mph in EV mode here in the UK. Winter time it has dropped as I use the heated front seats. Bring on the Summer

[@kevinwestk7958]

Bought a 2017 Auris hybrid just over 2 years ago and very pleased with it no issues with it and can achieve 60-75 mpg will definitely get a new version when i am ready for a replacement

[@Tuffluk]

Excellent review, covering all bases and rightly advising that they are not cheap yet. Great cars and better than its competitors. I almost bought one two years ago when you could buy one for 15k. Left it too late and they shot up in price. Big mistake gulp

[@Anonymous-ib8so]

Lucky escape more like

[@timwattison4419]

I got the 2 litre GR Sport version, 184 bhp, 0- 60, 7.8 sec. It returns 50.3 mpg driven in eco or in an aggressive mode. I can't fault it tbh. It looks great and no chav mobile like the German stuff you mention. Solid and reliable 👌 Now just to import me a real GR version from the States 😁

[@blxck3978]

Chav mobile 😂😭😂

[@kamila4ever]

Not sure how you are driving, but I regularly get 70mpg with the 2 litres version. Today for example, on a 5 miles run in the morning, with not a lot of traffic I got 82mpg.

[@subhan7782]

Really economical car and In the excel trim with a 2.0L its performance and pretty good and Has a good interior when optioned out and looks better from the outside

[@Anonymous-ib8so]

My Seat Leon does 70 plus mpg and has free VED. Far better all round

[@nostalgiachannel318]

@@Anonymous-ib8so what about your repair bills and yours only does 70mpg on a run not local

[@subhan7782]

@@Anonymous-ib8so did you miss the part where he said its better than all the competitors

[@mohamedchatt4543]

Google tsi problems ​@@nostalgiachannel318

[@leccy9901]

I got one of these for my mrs. just uses it to Potter to the shops and on occasions does a 200 mile trip to see her old uni friends. perfect car for her. Great on fuel, comfy and will be mechanically sound for the next 20 years if its serviced. its a fantastic car, for none car people or as a daily run about.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars for that

[@saloninegi147]

I highly recommend any Toyota hybrid. I have a Prius C. It does great in the city and on the highway. I connect to my music using the car's blue tooth and I couldn't be happier driving around.

[@Yesnomaybeidontknowcan]

I remember those roads running through the benalmadena pueblo, I used to live so close until a couple of years ago!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Small world

[@laurencechapman1990]

I really like toyotas these days. I hired an aygo hybrid when I visited Portugal in February. I was very impressed with it and driving around the local area it would only use battery. I think it has EV power up until 50mph.

[@bearbear807]

i had different cars in life like 335d and cooper s, due to work was given one and i immediately fell in love with it how quiet it is and when i step out i was like hell no toyota has come a long way! Compares to the Auris it is just a completely different car on how supple it rides and handles, it does grip and grip but a shame the steering is too light. Went with the 2.0 GR touring which is a looker! With fuel prices this high, when you stuck in traffic, your engine is not idling yet you get cold a/c coming! Brilliant!

[@jdmguy44]

Agree with your comments. I find the two litre version very tempting. I love the looks of the Corolla too.

[@dutchuncle3310]

Changing lanes, indicate it ( use the lights) and lane assist switches off.

[@RussMEagle]

I just changed my 2021 1.8 Corolla for new 2 litre one. They are great cars, I got 60 mpg from the 1.8 and so far 2 litre one is at 51 mpg and that’s without trying. The 2 litre version feels smoother and quieter and the extra power is nice. There’s a new infotainment system which also has wireless Apple CarPlay and is much faster with higher resolution too.

[@RussMEagle]

@@waltercodbollocks3175 I see a car payment as an overhead like utility bills etc. Sinking lots of cash into a car doesn’t make sense to me. Also, I prefer to be in a new/nearly new car.

[@NigelRudyard]

I really like the Corolla. The reason the 2 ltr boot is smaller is there's no room for the 12v battery under the bonnet, so they stuck it under the boot floor.

[@Dumdadum76]

My gf has the 2.0l. Very good car, we love it. And it is much less revvy when accelerating, that was the main drawback of the 1.8 when test driving, along with the lack of grunt. The 2.0l is definately the way to go imo.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Totally agree

[@BigPaul3122]

The same is true of the CHR. I have owned both and 2 litre is 100% the way to go.

[@111msw]

My 2.0L Excel is averaging 60mpg with some journeys in the 70s, it’s my first Toyota Hybrid and with fuel costs heading the wrong direction it’s super economical………great vid 👍

[@volt8684]

Just £38k

[@MehmetUygun]

how is it on bumpy roads?

[@alexandertodd4347]

I know you say it’s not for petrolheads but I’m a huge petrolhead and my Prius is the best car I’ve ever had. Trustworthy, cheap to run, more fun than you’d think and extremely capable. Looking to trade up to one of these Corollas soon enough - but the Prius is still pretty perfect. Also 11 years old and worth £7500! Mad

[@HighPeakAutos]

I’ve always respected the Prius. Had one actually for a period

[@panchopuskas1]

My wife's had one for a couple of years now (in Spain it's called the Toyota Auris Hybrid).....brilliant car. The only thing I don't like is the floppy suspension, but that can be adjusted......drives like a dream.....superb handling.....

[@michlep258]

this corolla is really good. Look at journalists online tho and they will say ride quality doesn't compare to germans. Such as AUDI, BMW, Merc, I trust this review more than the others.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I was impressed. You can appreciate the build quality

[@arsensarkissian7927]

Great review and good to see the Corolla getting the recognition it deserves. It’s because I’m a petrolhead and have been burnt by the so called premium manufacturers that these cars are the way to go. Solid, reliable, great customer service and they won’t cost the earth to run! Also, Toyota standard warranty is 5 years and Lexus is 3 years, just fyi. Their extended warranty once you service your car with them as you mentioned is unbeatable.

[@ThePANDA1885]

You are, hands down, the best motoring channel on KZbin. I've only just discovered you but am loving your common sense approach to motoring reviews.

[@mickthompson584]

the 2 litre has the battery in the boot the i.8 has the battery under the back seat, the 12 volt battery obviously.

[@Stevenspielburger]

Nice review Matt, hybrids really have come on leaps and bounds. The new Yaris is great too, a real looker and capable of a realistic 70 plus mpg around town

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Agree - Mrs had a Yaris (new) back in 2008, and it was a decent car - but the new one looks brilliant

[@kevangorton4167]

I drove my 2018 Corolla Hybrid automatic from Oregon to San Diego approx 1100 miles in 17 hrs and used less than 2 tanks of petrol. The car’s showed I got 65mpg. Incredible car my next car will definitely be a Toyota hybrid.

[@kimamey]

I'm assuming you've converted from US gallons. If not that's about 78 miles per UK gallon. I've got a prius so I know how economical they can be.

[@AlexBell1991]

Good review, I am currently toying with one to replace my Seat that is coming towards the end of its life. I also wanted to point a few things out from a Toyota Employee point of view. 1. The lane keep assist will not let you change lanes unless you use your indicator. You can turn it off when you start the car but it will turn itself back on each time you do start. Don't be a typical BMW driver and indicate ;) 2. I personally wouldn't recommend buying one as your Spain car. If you leave it sat for a week or two. The 12v battery will drain and you'll have a car that won't start. You can always charge the battery via a trickle charger but that can take anywhere between 8-12 hours to charge. Most hybrid cars aren't made to stand, they're made to be driven on a daily basis. Other than that, they are cracking cars! Look really stylish now that Toyota are attempting to appeal towards a younger audience.

[@Idk_about_anything]

Good car for me, just need the money. Also was expecting Matt to tell me "It's the only car you'll ever need"

[@DiscoFang]

4:30 "... all the car you'll ever need"

[@domi9577]

The perfect weekday car then. Have one of these and an MX5 or Boxster for the weekends, and you're made.

[@matthewjones9733]

If you buy this car thinking it is going to be a super fast sports car then you could be upset . But if you drive this car for any length of time you will find it is a very well built car that will never let you down. It is a very nice drive a good middle point between the Golf and the Civic . In my opinion it is softer than the Golf and harder than the Civic . This means that for anyone who doesn't want to go motor racing this is the perfect car . Get one and after you have driven it for any length of time you will come around to my way of thinking .

[@ObserverDingue]

Thanks for the review, I like how you just say what you think. Nearly a year on and I'm looking at a Corolla hatchback of this age (2 or 3 years old now). I keep trying to find reasons to get a more "exciting" car from the Germans but I come back to fuel efficiency, reliability, dealer service & warranty. Now I'm trying to work out if the GR version is worth it...

[@cactuscake1323]

Get the corolla you won't regret it

[@duncMAC150]

Just makes me think I need a holiday even more! Great video, the new corolla is genuinely a good looking car it's not bad in wagon form either, I've not driven a corolla since the old bugeyed one's.

[@DALENENDONSLAUGHT]

Nice review mate. The Corolla is always appreciated for what it is in Africa. The older had great reliability and surprisingly can do more than expected. I'm in Spain at the moment too and wanted something like this. Ended up with a Micra instead 😭😭

[@lelake388]

Got one of these as a replacement car for a few days….very impressed by it..the fuel economy was excellent and around the town the battery powered driving was brilliant..

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Probably one of the most sensible purchases you can make.

[@johngunning2123]

I can't fault these new Corollas at all. In fact I consider Toyota above most other brands for reliability and value for money. Plus they hold their value very well. I bought a new Landcruiser last year with 10 years unlimited kilometres and fixed price servicing for the first sixty thousand. I believe Mitsubishi now offer 10 years warranty as well now. Something that was unheard of until Kia came along. Cars have really improved in leaps and bounds over the last ten years. With the lane assist I have found it to be problematic on roads where there are roadworks and they have some of the old/temporary lane markings still showing.

[@zzhughesd]

I live in Woodford Cheshire where every See You Next Tue has a JLR product or Merc. One guy has 3 Corollas all new sharpe. They look great.

[@Tahvyy]

🤩Yayyy🥳, The Corolla 🤣. I call mine my little “Slider” aka daily. It’s a 2.0 sedan 6sp. I love it for what it is. It’s the first car that I don’t worry about failing on me. And the Range Rover sits most of the time now but I’ll admit when I get in that rover it’s hard to get back into the Corolla 😩. I thought I’d keep this Corolla forever and then they released a Corolla GR 😤. Anyway great review as always . 🇺🇸

[@tranfamily35]

my 2006 corolla-S sedan just crossed 250k miles. It only need reg maintenance like oil, brake works. Changed the starter 1x, spark plug 2x.

[@LHRSBN]

Car reviewing perfection. I’d add that the sound system’s pretty good and servicing at Toyota/Lexus dealerships is generally a very pleasant experience. Loved the views of Malaga.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@Janshevik]

Nice to see more ordinary cars on this channel

[@jota3732]

I’ve just bought the GR version and it’s an absolute gem lovely sporty looks and it’s fast enough what I need it for going at boy racing speed isn’t the point in this car ( 1.8 version ) I have my motorcycle for that , the car will get you into trouble if you let it though. Great review thanks 👍

[@benbradley5123]

Surprisingly positive review... I own one, so was getting ready to cover my ears to shelter my ego from the ridicule and pithy remarks..!

[@HighPeakAutos]

You won’t hear any from me. I liked it

[@bck0001]

Keep filming in Spain as much as possible, good scenery and a good review!

[@RetroClinic]

Good review, and the Toyota / Lexus hybrids are getting better all the time. Just to point out, the relax warranty doesn’t cover everything the main 3 year one does, so have a look at the fine print. For example, it doesn’t cover the infotainment screen should it fail. Then again as you say, these are so reliable that you’re hardly going to need it, but it’s good to know it’s there to cover most stuff.

[@allthingsadventurous6568]

Your reviews are 1st class. Excellent delivery 👏

[@reececollison5101]

I drove one of these Corolla’s and I HATED IT …. until I turned off the stupid beeping speed warning system. It was SO annoying and was often wrong!! After I turned it off I LOVED it, brilliant car bar all the electronic nanny’s😅

[@Poorlybobsdad]

I was looking at a sporty estate version of this car a couple of months ago in a friendly Toyota dealer and thought it was a great looking car with a really nice interior.

[@sparky6996]

Couldn't agree more..thats why I bought honda accord cu2 2.4..but i did get rid of my bmw..the hybrids are so expensive. Love this car in 2ltr but im not paying the price. Great channel as always

[@rob5944]

Sounds like another good, honest review Matt, I think your spot on about brand appeal. It's a very powerful emotion and one the German badges use to the fullest, although I do think it's possibly on the wane.

[@bonzobanana1]

I personally don't see the German badges as quality engineering anymore, I see them as low quality high cost cars and so their badges have no appeal to me. Japanese cars are typically made to tighter engineering tolerances and with higher quality components and that is what matters to me. I do feel cabin quality often fails Japanese cars but I guess the money is spent elsewhere and the current Mazda's actually look super stylish inside and out. The sort of people who buy German cars especially secondhand don't seem that clever to me, they seem obsessed with brands and pay through the nose to get them and put up with high cost servicing and repairs. Also the type of people who buy German marques seem to have the lowest skills on the road and the least patience. The German brands just seem to attract the worst possible people. As a cyclist you always have to be wary of German marques and white van men more than other vehicles it seems. It seems often people buy performance German cars and then get very frustrated when they are in traffic queues and are prevented from going fast, they seem the most keen to overtake at risky times and put the safety of others at risk. Just making the point that people that buy German marques can be perceived very badly by others. Of course I realise that is a terrible generalisation but I feel strongly there is a huge amount of truth to it based on my experiences and what you read in the press regarding drivers who drive recklessly and cause accidents. Even the police have a joke name for car incidents/accidents where they call it an AAA incident which basically mean's 'Another Audi Arse-ole' rather than the Automobile Association which you might think it meant. I just feel its weird how cars are perceived because most products people want quality and reliability. However I guess cars are really more about fashion and how people want to be perceived by others and perhaps German marques nowadays present a slightly more dangerous and reckless persona that many like.

[@alankeyes8267]

​@@bonzobanana1 I strongly agree with all your points. Japanese brands do seem to just not care about the cabin styling and nicities that the German cars do. By contrast I find the German cars dull, expensive, unreliable and driven by arse holes.

[@longdonglarry]

that 10 year warranty is awesome. I bought a used 7 yo Verso 2 years ago that has been always serviced at Toyota. And I continued doing that for the sake of the resell value and it's like 200- 300 euros a year. Then the horn broke and I got a new one for free. I did not even know that.

[@assamass]

Just bought a Corolla Hybrid 2.0 Touring Sports. I would never imagine owning a Corolla before, But damn - they have come a long way.

[@adzy166]

Car Nut just did a review of a 3 year old Prius with 341,000 miles on the clock. Car was absolutely immaculate. All original. Testament to Toyota longevity

[@shane6115]

Original break pads batteries, only fluids changed, great watch

[@rabit818]

Yes, if I want a not so exciting but dependable car. I’ll take the manual GR. In these difficult times, we want to avoid trips to the mechanic.

[@stephenlane9168]

Loving these videos Matt. Started watching them from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and now watching from the UK 🇬🇧 and sooo entertaining, love the wry humour buddy 👌👏🙏

[@Profetmaf]

Nice and right on the spot review, as usual ! Can't agree more with everything you said about that Corolla. It's my company car for almost one year, and against any expectation, I love it. Previous one was a Renault Megane wagon 1.5dci 90/95 . Terrible car in comparison. Be aware though, front tires don't last long. Mine did 35000km, almost flat. Average fuel milage is about 4.8l/100km (58.9 uk mpg) for my personnal use (mainly highway). I have the 1.8l version.

[@markkingproperties2237]

Great review Matt, I bought a new Corolla Design a couple of months back as an additional car for the family, I find myself grabbing the keys more often than expected, gets 58mpg, easy and comfortable to drive. My other two cars are a Bentley Mulsanne and Porsche Macan S, so it’s really surprised me how good it is. I’ve had a few Lexus RX hybrids over the years taking my last one to 200k miles without major expenditure and that confidence in the engineering set the Corolla above the competition for me.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re very easy to live with aren’t they. Good taste in cars too

[@brianohagan2157]

I’ve got a 71 plate Corolla estate 2 litre hybrid, I’ve had it for 6 months, it’s a great car and very economical, Iam getting 52 mpg on average

[@rdm4595]

Good review…currently driving a Honda Civic but I’m considering the 2.0 l Corolla estate version as my next car. I just wish Honda would bring out an estate version of their new civic (which apparently is very impressive).

[@williampope3796]

Very concise review. Nice scenery for sure. Enjoyed your take on a very capable car. If fuel prices get any worse…we’ll all be driving one of these autos. Thanks again.

[@tariqmahmood6497]

I am alfa enthusiast, I was given a courtesy car through insurance and trust me I was, pleasantly surprised off the mark, instant power and torque and was very smart, compared to there past which engineering was 👌 but the styling let it down, not now though guys 👍

[@AssumedTiger]

I quite like them to be honest my neighbour has a 2015 Auris and its only got 24,000 miles. Really good little cars

[@JemCutter]

I had a 1.8 hybrid estate Corolla as a company car for 6 months. Some of the comfiest seats I’ve sat in and a great ride. The hard plastic door cards and some hard touch other bits made it feel cheap. Used to romp up and down the A1 every day and the CVT did my head in. Definitely a good city motor, but for motorway duties I’d say it’s not ideal. The torque from the E power was great.

[@chrisbagginsmay2474]

Literally looking at these on auto trader for my wife. I have a rav4 and love it…..mx5 nb in the garage mind 😎

[@Idk_about_anything]

nice bro 👍🏽

[@jdmguy44]

Sounds like a nice garage.

[@matthewstier8394]

Interesting. I drove a corolla 1.8 hatch last weekend and I loved it, if I'd tried one 18 months ago I might have bought the 2.0 version instead of my Kia Proceed GT, which isn't very relaxing in comparison! However my girlfriend would like me to get a Rav 4 as it suits our outdoor lifestyle better, is yours the current shape hybrid? Oh, and I'm also a member of the MX5 crowd too, I've owned a 2 litre 2011 NC for a few years...

[@johnmurdock3591]

My girlfriend has a 2.0 excel fully equipped in two tone pearlescent white and I love it although I did recommend it. I have a 330e touring and seem to stick with BMW but if I was in the market for a hatch the quality seems superior than the competition. I have driven the 1.8 as rental on holiday funnily enough and the power difference is very noticeable!

[@dghdavies]

My missus loves hers. Fancy a 2.0 GR next. Mate of mine had a GR as a courtesy car, said he didn't want to give it back - he has a C class estate.

[@joebloggs4191]

You just drove past my place 😆 I have to say the new Corolla does look good and right now Toyota have got some stunning paint colours out.

[@trustinflames1022]

Good review, seriously considering moving over to a hybrid before I make move over to EV in the future. I personally think that the new Corolla is a great looking car. I am looking getting a Lexus IS/GS hybrid. Anyway, keep up the great reviews, keep them coming.

[@ticthedog6095]

Great cars and they are made in Britain, which is a bonus

[@thejoneseys]

I was sat behind one of these this morning, grey paint in GR trim. Looked pretty decent, I think I'd go for the touring model as it's way more practical 👍🏻

[@crouchingspider2001]

How weird, so did I! I've actually ordered a hybrid corolla in manhattan grey due in september and looking forward to it.

[@Zerofightervi]

You get more legroom in the tourer too.

[@Roy-pk4xd]

@@Zerofightervi in the rear👍

[@Hughjass2855]

Great cars these, well developed and engineered, drive way better than you think, but the Japanese cars have often done this. Great reliable alternative to the European choices. Loved the tour around sunny Malaga Matt, more of that please! 😎

[@TheDrunkenDestrier]

In Ireland the Corolla and Auris coexisted; the Corolla as a saloon and the Auris as a hatchback, like a bigger, more powerful Yaris. Seems the Auris is now gone and the hatchback Corolla has taken its place, as both cars were pretty identical since the Auris revamp in 2013.

[@ged3680]

Hello Matt, excellent review. saw 100’s of them in Australia when we spent a year there 2019-2020. Seems as though the hire car companies use them. We decided to get a 2.0 litre CH-R when we got back. It’s nearly two years old now and is a great car. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

[@HighPeakAutos]

The 2.0 is definitely the one to go for

[@nozislam]

This current era of Corolla are good looking cars and come with Toyota's legendary quality control

[@danieljohn64]

thank goodness you're driving on the right, the correct side of the road for once!

[@kevincroft9848]

Matt this car is very good..good to drive good on fuel good on style good on practically good on boot size size good all rounder Yes would buy one of these Toyota cars without hesitation Kevin

[@peterowen4456]

Another great review and a very fair one. I drive a hybrid Mk4 Jazz. It enables you to drive in a permanent zen mode which is very handy around the traffic nightmare that is Warrington. That Spanish scenery and perfect blue skies will also have me looking for my next holiday!

[@IanG64]

I’ve just ordered a Mk4 Jazz hybrid, due in August, I can’t wait. Is it as good as the reviews portray?

[@peterowen4456]

@@IanG64 I had a Mk3 Jazz before this one and the Mk4 is better in all respects. My understanding is the gearing, although called an "e" CVT, is more like the single reduction gear you get on a full EV.

[@AndyGrouch]

2.0l boot is smaller because the 12V Battery is stored there. Also the high voltage battery pack is slightly larger I believe.

[@zakariabouataya7248]

Your reviews are non conventional in a refreshing way. Continue the great job :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you like them!

[@akj2387]

4:14. That's because the batteries had to be moved to the back since there isn't enough space under the bonnet.

[@shane6115]

Guy in work just bought the higher model, it’s wine in color with a black roof, great looking car. I like the top gun reference😀

[@jonathonwilliams93]

The Corolla 2.0 has a smaller boot due to the increased size and power of the batteries in the back. The 2.0 force dynamic engine models all feature these larger batteries. Just FYI.

[@RebMordechaiReviews]

Great review Matt! I was given an identical Toyota Corolla Hybrid from Toyota Woodford Rentals in Essex for the week. I initially took a Rav4 for driving up to Scotland for a week and managed to put 1,780 miles on the clock (some of those miles on some pretty rough roads in some pretty bad weather), but for trundling around the Essex countryside for the rest of my holiday, the Corolla was perfect. I live in Israel and when I went to try out the Corolla in the Jerusalem showroom, I did the chicken dance test sitting in the driver's seat. Flapping my arms up and down, if my elbow hits the window then its too small for me. In Israel, it failed the test and I ended up buying a Rav4 before the 14 month new car waiting list began. (I was lucky, I only had to wait 9 months after I placed the order!). So, i was a bit apprehensive about renting a Corolla, worried that I'd be a bit cramped inside driving for 2-3 hours at a time. However, for some strange reason, which I still haven't managed to work out, the Corolla in England (with the steering wheel on the right) passed the Chicken dance test and I actually found it really comfortable. As you say, the fuel usage was amazing. It was a bit cramped at the back though. My parents are quite small but even they grumbled a bit. The Rav4 comes with a standard manual driver's seat but the Corolla came with an electric seat with Lumbar support which I really appreciated. This is something I really miss in the Rav4. They have it on the Prius and Corolla. Why not the Rav4? (I'd much rather have a better driver's seat than that stupid electric back door). However, unlike the Rav4, the Corolla had no heated seats, automatic lights or auto windscreen wipers. Would I buy it? Certainly not! Not unless they changed the name.

[@Roadkill7878]

I’ve been impressed with Toyotas over the years. Very reliable as a rule