Is the 2024 Toyota Corolla XLE a BETTER hybrid sedan than a 2025 Honda Civic Touring?

[@bobbbobb4663]

2020 Corolla XLE non-hybrid owner here (inherited from MIL). 40 mpg highway, driver's seat is uncomfortable after two hours, driver's door traps water after a rainstorm (pull the rubber plugs at the bottom of the door), handles ok, made in Japan, port injection, radar cruise works well. The LE is probably the best buy.

[@billzkustomz]

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[@jaxonhayes8998]

The seats are extremely uncomfortable! I drove one on vacation and I literally would have to get out and stand every hour or so! It was horrible

[@bobbbobb4663]

@@jaxonhayes8998 I'm going to need a seat cushion for longer trips!

[@bobbbobb4663]

@@viewviewview1236 Not sure but probably not. Need a reason to get the XLE trim.

[@alvinsimba734]

@@viewviewview1236the Canadian version does have the heated seats on the LE Corolla. MY 2020 Corolla LE has that standard along with heated windshield as standard for Canadians. I’m only at 31k miles.

[@rickjames6867]

Solid form of transportation. The Civic wins in the styling department.

[@iyax2448]

💯. Even with the 27,000 deal😮, it's way better than the corolla. Also, it looks better.

[@davidp2888]

I've owned 4 Corollas. They are boring, slow and loud under acceleration. They are also reliable as heck.

[@sammyjammy6647]

After looking at your profile photo, you have just described yourself. Boring and slow, and loud under acceleration

[@Zayclaysneaks]

I’m at 2 rn definitely love the reliability and fuel savings

[@mattmekhaeil]

@@sammyjammy6647wow bro relax why roast him like that. What did he do to you?

[@jakejohnson9827]

lame

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@mattmekhaeil I was just being silly. In any case, I don’t even see that comment they must’ve deleted it.

[@muny_man]

The civic is miles ahead in basically every way imo.

[@arizonacolour8793]

Not in the aesthetics, and obviously sales

[@funkonsight]

Go ahead and let me know why

[@muny_man]

@@arizonacolour8793 the civic looks much better inside and out

[@muny_man]

@@funkonsight really it comes down to styling I think. The front of the Corolla is much better than it used to be but the rear is very stale at this point

[@Tangysailor]

Honda is yet to beat toyota’s 5th generation hybrid system.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Personally, I'd take a Mazda 3 hybrid over a Corolla or Civic hybrid any day but Mazda refuses to make one

[@lamarwilliams185]

This man covers every car. I just saw the Honda Pilot, Cadillac Escalade , Lexus gx550 , Toyota grand Highlander and now this. All out of my price range. Nice too see!!!!

[@Blakerslove]

10:35 At that point, might as well buy a Camry 😭

[@brokeboy87]

My expectations for this car was pretty low but I never miss a Raiti rides video.

[@bikes7777]

Smaller rims, higher sidewall..better ride, cheaper to replace. Sounds good to me.

[@richardpierce7037]

I just celebrated the one-year mark with my 2024 Corolla XLE Hybrid, 10,466 miles at a combined 58.6 mpg (never cleared it from day one). I commute 70 miles on So CA freeways 3 days a week - lots of stop and go. I bought this after my 2023 Hyundai Hybrid died within one month (only one battery which crapped out) and it was bought back. BTW, Toyota has a starting battery plus the hybrid. I have the upgraded JBL stereo and Ice Cap paint. Highly recommend the car and the 2025 version that's out now has a 10.5 inch screen vs the 8" on mine. Also they increased the HP to 141. I don't floor it and maximize my mileage by staying in eco mode whenever possible. I looked at the 2024 Accord Hybrid but there was dealer markups and no XM radio standard - am very pleased with the size and quality.

[@mattmekhaeil]

My choice is the civic since Honda fwd system in their cars are excellent. They have some good driving engagement

[@StvyWavyTV]

This top of the line Corolla looks exactly like the LE 😂

[@dabiri69]

The LE/XLE share the same style and SE/XSE share the same style

[@jxmar_]

XLE has a sunroof, digital gauge cluster, powered drivers seat, softex, heated seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, premium taillights and JBL sound system.

[@MattCC16Gaming]

⁠@@jxmar_it also has more soft touch materials inside (door panels).

[@mystictk4149]

My buddy has a 2019 and it rides so nicely.

[@SP10371]

I didn’t use pen for my cassette tapes. I used my index figure. lol. Really enjoy your reviews, Joe!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan]

Amazing review Joe.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Great job by Lori. I am from the 8 track tape era, but I believe a pencil or pen was used on cassette tapes to break off a tab so they couldn't be recorded over. Back in the 70s, when the Civic and Corolla came out, the Corolla was small, but the Civic was significantly smaller it was really tiny.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

Yes of course Joe & I can't wait to drive this.

[@kendalson7100]

When the tape in the cassette got messed up in the tape player, you'd use the pen or pencil to wind the tape back into the cassette.

[@nb31b]

This. Man we’re old. lol

[@kendalson7100]

​@@nb31btruth 😂

[@Irishmanbikes]

I really like the Corolla XLE. My first car was a Corolla Liftback and I had it for several years. Didn't get as good MPG's as this one though.

[@edwarddejong8025]

A well designed car. No excuse any more for incandescent bulbs when LED is cheaper because you don't need a socket. 53 MPG is quite incredible for a sedan; that was considered impossible when i was a kid.

[@shamako4ever718]

Alright Joe I’m team civic here

[@richardpierce7037]

Couple of more thoughts. It is a nine speaker stereo due to the subwoofer. I also have the all black interior which keeps it clean. Handles decently and back seat folds down to handle two golf bags and pull carts.

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@muny_man]

The styling is outdated at this point.

[@jakejohnson9827]

yep, price aint doin it favors

[@qnzman578]

They redesign the corolla every 5-6 years so it's due next year

[@omarcortes5754]

This is a great option for daily driving.

[@gordonmills2748]

The wheels look like the designers said "what if we made them look like hubcaps, but...are real wheels?!" Seriously though, my ex had a 90s Corolla, and my daughter had a 07 one, and it's amazing to see how far the model has come since those days. Is it really an "econobox?" Hmm... (p.s. I still got boxes and boxes of cassette tapes. Somewhere I even have a Walkman!)

[@nickdontquit]

Hey Joe, you should definitely review that Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if you end up finding one. Also, I’m such a huge fan of your on-throttle action. Keep it up! ❤️❤️

[@aaronbaird9444]

It is a boring general appliance. I looked at one but no matter how good the fuel economy was, it was a penalty box, that I would not settle for. Looked at the AWD and when I found out how little power goes to the rear tires that was the last straw. Not for me

[@dianehaskins8640]

Corolla non hybrid owner here. Agree with Joe, even the non hybrid has about the same power (or lack of) as the hybrid. I love my car but lack of power to merge of the fun MA and NH highways is an issue.

[@alvinsimba734]

I have no problem merging at all with my 2020 Corolla LE.

[@Boguardis]

LMFAO WHAT IS WITH THAT BEZEL ON THE INFOTAINMENT, JESUS.

[@ahmadsuleiman7781]

Civic anyday!

[@MrDaveaccord]

The new Civic hybrid is the one I'd buy.

[@davcuts2897]

You can get an LE hybrid with AWD, but not the XLE. It makes no sense Toyota. With the LE package you can also add most of the features that the XLE has, and it's still cheaper than the XLE. The LE is the way to go.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Joe Im surprised you didn't do a virtual unveil for the 2025 Toyota Corolla FX Edition brother

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Hey Joe, even when sitting still there seems to be a lot of noise, is the fan noise pretty high in that car? Also the Honda Civic Touring looks larger in size and larger interior room and the body is sportier looking than this Corolla.

[@BILLSOWNAFC]

My 2024 sentra sv is better! Love the videos big dawg!!! I'm a HUGE car enthusiast and I enjoy your content! ❤

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for letting me share my car passion with you!

[@grriceman782]

It’s no wonder why the Corolla is the top choice for the mid-size rental car market

[@Ruach77]

CIVIC Hybrid hands down!!! Honda Civic Sport Hybrid 50 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, and 49 mpg combined. Plus, more horsepower 200hp and better design.

[@dualityofman1253]

There's no point in paying 29 grand for this car when you can buy the 2025 Camry Hybrid for just a couple grand more. It doesn't make sense unless someone wants a smaller car.

[@LuisUrbieta]

Vida de Toyota Corolla!

[@anthonybaez52]

I’m actually planning to get myself a 2024 Toyota Corolla LE what do you think about the LE

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Basic and boring.

[@muny_man]

@@anthonybaez52 Get a civic sport instead. Looks much better

[@berniemadoff7837]

For a few grand more just get the 2025 Camry LE Hybrid. You won't regret it and it will have great resale value.

[@alvinsimba734]

Anthony, I have a 2020 Corolla LE and until now for the last 4 years and I have not replaced anything at all, other than maintenance. It may not be fun to drive but it’s really smooth in both city and highway and the fuel has cost next to nothing. This is the gas version by the way and I’m planning to keep it for a long time and mine also has the old 1.8 litre engine which is reliable too.

[@dewdew34]

For $29k that’s Prius territory and new styling. For a few k more you can get a bigger Camry. It’s a nice car and great mpg but I’d go for the LE.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Too dorky looking for my liking. I take the sporty and larger Honda Civic. And those 🛞!! 🗑

[@angelo_617]

Please do a full eview on the 2025 Honda Civic Si. I already seen them at dealerships out of state. I need an in-depth review please and thank you.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@kyrosmike]

I like my corolla LE hybrid, its as basic as it gets, steel wheels don't care if curbed replace hub caps, electric a/c blows cold esp in phoenix 110 heat

[@jpeek1985]

Pencils to rewind the cassette tapes

[@Anything.is.Possible]

They should bring the GRS version from Asia market to the North America. It’s the sporty version of Toyota with welcomed upgrades

[@TheOtherKine]

This is hilarious, because I went to 4 dealer in the past month and they all laughed when I asked about the XLE, since that car is basically not anything that any of the dealers would ever carry, they said, because nobody wants to pay for the extras

[@brentengstrom5406]

That's how you rewind the tape, duh!

[@alexmassengale433]

That looks so 2005. I can't imagine picking it over a Civic.

[@jlmgm9784]

Civic wins my wallet

[@shamirsanani7868]

Sure thing.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Nothing wrong with that……but I like Civic better ! Lori !!! 👍😃

[@seb5945]

I'd get the Camry LE Hybrid instead for extra $5K. Pretty much same MPG and so much more room and power.

[@anthonybaez52]

Wowwww I actually love this car

[@Dac54]

Good luck finding this vehicle in the XLE trim in stock at dealerships.

[@sammyjammy6647]

Joe was so bored with this car review that he’s not even bothering to respond to any of the comments. He’s done 😅

[@paulwatson4574]

Great review,i don’t like the color on the inside it is a dirt trap,the corolla is still a great car

[@StephenYoung-cr9fk]

I had to use a pencil on cassette tapes and VHS tapes

[@johnfriel-uj2zs]

Hope A 6.5 Tall Driver Can Fit.😊Outstanding Video As Usual 😊

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

Thiyis the perfect car to buy used for a second car. For the kids to learn in and beat the crap out of.

[@wildforthecats661]

Answer: Yes.

[@rhombus6]

superior resale value with these

[@jblivefromthe2159]

TO THA DOOR PANELS... Team Toyota all day long.. well maybe not the Tundra but everything else

[@islanddon865]

It's a "Go Fer" car. Go fer dis and dat! Initial Purchase Price, Resale Value, and MPG is all that counts in a Go Fer. This ain't your "Ride". It's just your service vehicle. But if it's your ONLY ride, Honda Civic, or Mazda 3.

[@coniccinoc]

imo, base level Camry > loaded Corolla.

[@rosariojlazzaro2625]

Pencil for rewinding and tightening the rape. Does this Corrola have the added 1st gear in the ECVT for taking off?

[@daithiose1]

Buy this, keep it for 10 years and put all the savings you make from it into your pension. Best car investment you can make.

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

That is a lot of money for a economy box.

[@mrnarason]

For $29k, the base 2025 camry is better unless you need to have a small car

[@capta1nmark]

I’ll wait for the gr Corolla automatic version

[@tfisthisman]

Can't think of anything but Uber.

[@V8EngineSound]

Personally, I'd like to see air conditioning vents installed for the rear seats.

[@av-ru-mi]

I’m actually disappointed that the Prius still exists. It should have been an experimental vehicle to figure out hybrid vehicle technology and then ported over to make that technology work in the existing lines.

[@scott1127]

I actually wish more non-performance cars would come with 16" wheels with more sidewall. More comfy on city roads, harder to rash when parallel parking, and better mileage. Although I do agree that these particular wheels are pretty bland.

[@LinkTheWorld1]

I kinda wanna hear more of that birds and the bees story! What car was Lori's story in?😂

[@robertMSP19]

WHITE HEADLINER is a major plus for the Corolla vs the black headliner for the CIVIC. Don't know why 'premium' cars are moving to all black, it's disgusting.

[@LondonHasFallin]

Taking the Civic all the way. 50 mpg is good enough for me. That extra 70 hp is worth it. (200hp)😅

[@crouchb15]

Isn't there an Elantra hybrid?

[@mattmekhaeil]

Yes that’s an option too

[@richardgivens9845]

It's odd that the xse and xle sedan gets a dead button no lumbar, but the hatchback xse and corolla cross xse/xle gets lumbar.

[@Boguardis]

Gotta say the new Civic blows this car out of the water.

[@jjacob25101]

I think the XSE hybrid would be the equivalent of the Civic Sport Touring Hybrid. No comparison to the Civic.

[@marktepper3440]

Which is quieter the Toyota or the Honda?

[@RaitisRides]

Toyota

[@carlinjack4476]

I dont think you covered how the Toyota Corolla hybrid comes in AWD and the Honda Civic doesn't. Huge in environments that get snow.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that!

[@StvyWavyTV]

YOU DONT EVEN GET SPORT MODE 😂

[@dusandestanovic5884]

Wonderful car.

[@gianniclaud]

The answer is a big HELL NO.

[@creepingbert]

It seems like that the Corolla hybrid is a Prius with a different body style.

[@robob221]

It’s about price. That’s it.

[@bonecollector8086]

Laying the smackdown on yo candy

[@jxmar_]

The civic is more comparable to the Prius

[@williamlevy1981]

I'll take a 2025 Civic Hybrid over this in exchange for 1 or 2 mpg. No reconsideration required.

[@kenkozawa9810]

How many Corollas vs Civics did Joe drive past? I saw 5 Corollas vs 1 Civic 😅

[@williamlevy1981]

The cockroaches love Corollas and the dark cockroaches love Altimas.

[@0bzen22]

For the same price, I'll take the Honda. Or the Camry LE.

[@kartofle123]

I thought Joe was going to fall asleep during the test drive. This car may be fuel efficient but it screams boring mediocrity.

[@CS_1989]

0-60: 9sec cmon TOYOTA, I’d take a couple mpgs less give me sumthin that can beat grandma smh lol

[@alvinsimba734]

You don’t buy Corolla for speed, if thats your focus then this is a wrong vehicle for you

[@lamepotato86]

If you want speed, the GR Corolla is the car for you.

[@bjsimon802]

Corolla are suppose to be inexpensive to run and operated and own. They Hybrid is all about savings, and that is it's goal

[@Raider19582]

We traded our Corolla in for a Camry Hybrid. Corolla just too cramped inside.

[@infinitfinites7118]

make it hatchback, and make it similar style of camry

[@r3games1985]

I would question your life decisions if you bought this car.

[@alvinsimba734]

You can question me on that one as I have had one for last 4 years and it has been reliable and no problems at all. I got a 2020 model, and one can sleep at night and the insurance costs next to nothing too. So those who buy a vehicle like this are smart people so there is that.

[@williamlevy1981]

I would question someone who bought a Nissan Altima or Murano more.