Is the NEW 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex a REAL performance compact sedan?

[@Mario_Gillette]

My girlfriend makes fun of me because I watch all these car reviews, but when we get a new car and I'm able to tell her how many Twinkies we can tote, she'll be thanking me!!!

[@RaitisRides]

That makes you a smart man Mario!

[@Mario_Gillette]

@@RaitisRides that's what I keep telling her!! Lol

[@victordasilva5255]

Mario Gillette she controls the Twinkie bro....don’t forget that

[@perenniallong]

lmfao

[@gtrzdaddy]

Twinkies n some mushrooms for ya

[@dariussevonedwards6006]

That is not a performace car, its just a normal sedan with a body kit

[@Talisayin]

True. 169hp on 3000lbs isn’t really “performance oriented”

[@jrag1000]

Basically, HP is still 169. It's a regular corolla. haha Toyota always pulls this trick.

[@chasem7889]

It is like the Celica with the “Action Package “...

[@hemiplow1297]

A toyota celica gts from the 2000s could beat it

[@jrag1000]

@@Talisayin actually, 169 hp is nice, but not for over $30k... Compare it to a late model Tiburon, what did they make? 186 hp? And that was v6... and the celica GTS made 194?

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

That actually looks pretty decent. Could use some more power for that kind of price, though

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@midnightquest9758]

They have to try harder than that to compete with the WRX . You get 100 more horsepower and AWD , I love Subaru. Good review

[@Ben-mq8ug]

Even a Kia Forte GT you have more HP, and similar features.

[@Ben-mq8ug]

Nick Chavez I have a WRX... this Toyota’s doesn’t stand a chance. I even have the CVT lol

[@gregholman2930]

@@Ben-mq8ug I Was Thinkin' The Same Exact Thing!

[@tylerkingsley8748]

The apex looks amazing, but Toyota is literally taking everybody to the cleaners by charging everyone extra money for a body kit and the same Engine as the lower end corollas. Toyota hit it out of the park with the looks category but no more power meh I’ll pass.

[@catmeme4life220]

Just so you know, body kit adds 5 Hp

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

@@catmeme4life220 + the extra turbo boost from the black rims

[@johnwalck3133]

Remember when trd meant Toyota RACING Development? Toyota seems to have forgotten that “racing” is more than a body kit...

[@catmeme4life220]

@@johnwalck3133 thats what i am been saying. the car is not worth the money, it seems to me that everyone think the only reason we don't like the car is that we can't afford it. I'd be paying extra for the Camry trd than spending on a bodykited corolla.

[@Shawn_Magara]

Agreed

[@Cutlerypotato]

I like how Joe drives it like he stole it

[@rockforhall2206]

🤣 Chase me if u can!

[@gregholman2930]

I think Joe been watchin' too many Asian Petrol Head Vids, Lol!

[@remissiveslave]

Something that slow you need to drive it like you stole it.

[@subi310]

Beautiful car... but still has the same hp as the base se models lol

[@snider2588]

I agree it's a beautiful car but for 29000 for the CVT and it still have the same horsepower as a base with a 2.0 engine bro really a couple more thousand you can get a Honda Accord sport hell even the Honda Civic SI is faster come on Toyota you can at least at the very least make it 200 hp like the BRZ...... I'm sorry I just checked the Honda Accord Sport 1.5 turbo is only 27,000 and it's faster than this

[@corey_roberts7671]

You are worried about HP on a Corolla? 😂

[@snider2588]

@@corey_roberts7671 bro and you're not worried about it???.... you can't really call yourself a car guy if you're not worried about HP in any car that you spending extra money on.... just think about it what if you bought a Civic Type R and it had the same HP as the base 1.5 Turbo and it cost $10,000 more would you get it???.... would you be concerned....think about it... basically you're spending all that extra money for body kits and pretty much that's it but don't get me wrong it looks sick from the base but that's it

[@MAAtx]

@@snider2588 I think it’s fun to push slow cars and drive them fast 🤷‍♂️.

[@awspaws2846]

If anything less 😭

[@onyimahumphery1961]

The collora looks good but getting that for $30,000 is Waste of money.

[@onh1137]

Gorge Noah I don't see it as a waste of money probably not your car type or can't afford it

[@user-lu2nr3kf8f]

Gorge Noah go get yourself a job

[@onyimahumphery1961]

😅 What job with the current economic downfall! That car price is outrageous not worth it

[@onh1137]

I've been making a lot lately through crypto trading which is my main source of capital for real estate.

[@samcrac3371]

Oliver Williams Nice. Investing in stock market is just something else I've been thinking of moving to crypto but got confused due to fluctuations in price.

[@lankayhed7124]

Idk but I think reasonable price for this car is at least 24,000$ kinda like the civic si (25,000), 30,000$ is a little too much.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

Civic Si shits all over this, with more power, LSD, and better handling.

[@KawasakiNinjaZX10R26]

This guy is the best. Passionate about quality videos and it shows every single time.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Christopher! I really appreciate you saying that and being part of the Raiti's Rides family!

[@insayn7995]

Scotty Kilmer’s m3 LOL

[@RaitisRides]

BINGO!

[@suzuki1751]

Toyota: Supra “nah don’t need a manual” Corolla “nEEds IT” Love that logic 😂🤣

[@RaitisRides]

LOL

[@nsbioy]

The Corolla is a Toyota

[@aaromon43]

it's infuriating. 2 pedals in the real sports car, 3 in an economy car..

[@righteousron9570]

Yeah I didn't get that crap either. Toyota muffed the A90 supra big time. Toyotas first mistake was getting in bed with bmw

[@nsbioy]

@@righteousron9570 getting in bed with BMW is not necessarily a bad thing by itself, but what was conceived this time from that relationship is indeed questionable.

[@javierpaulino8528]

Nicest Corolla I've seen in a hot minute.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@Blitz0065]

Joe, "you gotta coordinate"! LOL You and Corolla color matching today. Black, grey and bronze .

[@RaitisRides]

Serendipity! LOL

[@likent7992]

I like that it pops when you rev it so imagine putting and exhaust on it it’s gone be popping even louder

[@RaitisRides]

You know it!

[@stetsongray5355]

This car looks beautiful, I'm glad Toyota is bringing back the sport heritage of the Corolla

[@ShadKS18XL]

It is already a sin jut to put "sport heritage" and "Corolla" in the same comment.

[@kennyphun1946]

11:51 I can’t say that without laughing, 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that I can bring some laughs to you Kenny!

[@Mr-Clark]

Toyota executives: "Let's build a performance Corolla." Toyota engineers: "Get the paint and body kits ready." Toyota marketing: "Charge a huge chunk for it. Buyers won't notice."

[@RaitisRides]

LOL! Sounds about right!

[@tousshong9438]

Buyers, look cool I'll pay you (Toyota) 30K for it, okay? LOL

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Lol

[@josefgordon7712]

I was gonna rag on it because of the power but I keep forgivig it because of the good look and serious handling. Looks like a real blast to daily drive and not get speeding tickets.

[@RaitisRides]

That is a good way to look at it.

[@mustang7152]

This car smell serious work by Toyota company and i like that agressive face.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

A body kit is serious work?

[@ShadKS18XL]

It looks like those grandmothers, who is trying to look younger and cooler with their grandchildren, but only make fun of themselves.

[@Luminary2024]

I’m a Toyota fan and buyer. Currently have a Lexus IS. So I say this with respect, but honesty - No version of the corolla is a performance sedan for anyone wondering.

[@loves.427]

if they wanted to go natural i would have liked a engine with a larger displacement like a 2.5L 4 or a 3.0L 6. but for 26k its ok.

[@LS1007]

Sporty looking but lacking power. The wheels need a touch of the bronze accent. I’m not liking the white sections of the interior. Thanks for sharing it Joe, nice shoes! 👟 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can bring it to you Larry! Thanks for the compliment on the shoes.

[@gregholman2930]

@@RaitisRides Hey Joe, WARNING!! About seven yrs ago I owned some kicks with similar platform soles & I went out to the tennis court & I kid you not, I wasn't on the court five minutes before I went down like a dude with artificial limbs! Scraped my leg pretty badly & my tennis partner said those shoes aren't for playn' tennis, no S@*T! Anyway, BE-CAREFUL & try to avoid twisting your ankle & looking stupid like I did....CHEERS!

[@BoopSnoot]

Just know the spring rate is 50% stiffer in the front and 33% stiffer in the rear, with bigger swaybars too. Fun for autox, but might be a little rough for the street. Nice wheels and its cool that it comes with summer performance tires. Definitely cool that they offer the rev-matching manual, which is something they don't offer on the SE Nightshade edition. Funny thing though is how much heavier small cars have gotten, as its over 3K lbs, when back in the day you could get a 2000 Ford Focus at 2.5K lbs, or the SVT at 2.75K lbs which is if anything a tiny bit bigger I think, but they didn't have ten airbags like this does which is way safer.

[@johnsonjacob3525]

@@BoopSnoot We have to wait a week for his uncensored driving comments. I don't think it would be that harsher of a fide, similar to a TRD Camry compared to the SE/XSE Camry. With the Apex, you get the suspension upgrades and a nice cat back exhaust factory. There are after market suspension mods available, including the RSR lowered coil springs, or their almost $2K spring and coilover kit which looks great, and is fine tunable. I would go with the Bilstein Pro-Kit with the moderate lowered Eibach coil springs. More set it and forget it, such I am not a racer/tuner.

[@johnsonjacob3525]

Agreed. Power would be fine for me, but I would get the TRD air filter element and maybe exhaust similar to this Apex if I got an SE/XSE. I sm not sure how much more power other than a cold air intake and exhaust, or recalibrated tuning you can get, and if someone will come out with a turbo or supercharger kit, other than a potential TRD or GR version. But I bet if anything, you would have to look for upcoming aftermarket to do that. I doubt Toyota would do that for reliability and liability fir their regular production SE/XSE and Apex models. The interior is actually light grey, not white, but there is an available black and darker grey available, but not sure if you have a choice for the Apex.

[@Gallardodreamer06]

We need a gr Corolla sedan !!

[@RaitisRides]

I am going FR Corolla Hatch!

[@johnsonjacob3525]

@Richard Favreau I agree. But if the have a GR Corolla, I wonder if they could fit the BMW Supra Straight 6 in it. Lol

[@dennissolodovnik2168]

Richard Favreau look at the subarus. Their turbo cars are reliable if you don’t modify them to all hell.

[@JDM-gx8ki]

Yes we do

[@toyotabrony]

Richard Favreau well if it doesn’t have those GDI on that engine, than it won’t be reliable. Coming from Toyota it will remain reliable, if u drive very conservatively and not a maniac. Toyota makes Lexus with turbocharged thsts very reliable because they perfected. And if they can do that, they will do the same ok turbocharged corolla

[@waddles3858]

He said performance car.... this has less horsepower than my 09 s Corolla dont really see anything huge on it

[@Shyzah]

@Rico William ppl are gonna buy it since its a nicer looking normal corolla. They want to get from point a to point b with good gas mileage while having a fun new car. I doubt anyone buying this will be taking it to the track or dragstrip anyway

[@jrag1000]

Sponsorshit. Er Sponsorship. Sorry about that.

[@joshuastevens5910]

@Rico William and yet back in the day the normal person muscle cars only had 150-230hp. And that was plenty enough. I bought the corolla for reliability, and did a few things to make it little more fun. If you want fast and something to go to drag with, buy a STI.

[@aireworkz929]

I was click bated lol, don’t even consider my car a performance car and call this a “performance” car. And wtf are those apex shoes.

[@jrag1000]

@@aireworkz929 lol, yeah Toyota's idea of performance are bodykits...

[@growinmuscle]

Just bought a Cement grey color one .. seriously fun car to drive. handles great . Thanks for all your reviews !

[@Dragon228833]

Just got one as an enterprise rental. It was honestly the best rental car I could’ve ever hoped for

[@samuelrowland76]

That Corolla would be a good little fun daily driver, but would be even more fun if the put the Supra 2.0 i4 in it.

[@RaitisRides]

Now we are talking!

[@markjohnson3737]

Did I just hear him chirp second?! In a Corolla?! Legend status achieved!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Mark! You are really awesome!

[@pekoso1]

Once he said 169hp I closed the video... OMG!!!🤯😂

[@awesomesoos2317]

Those are 90s numbers. 😂 😂

[@savethaelephants1202]

I need a rear wheel drive Toyota Corolla 6-speed manual twin cam like the AE86 in 2020-2021 u bring that back! U got my money

[@stellantistom6881]

All blacked out and a manual again! Now that's more like it!

[@RaitisRides]

I knew you would approve!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides Yeet!

[@2W3X4YZ5]

I could sell one today, if it had a conventional automatic. Apex is a cool shout back in time to the AE86 Corolla-one of the JDM models of that was called a Trueno Apex. Sure would like to see a Camry set up like this. Thanks for the video. Cheers.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you! Great point!

[@johnsonjacob3525]

*cough* Isn't the TRD Camry set up similar to this Apex Corolla? With the V6 in the entry level SE Sport trim?

[@2W3X4YZ5]

@Johnson Jacob _COUGH_ (Manual Transmission) TRD is a tuner division, and they charge for TRD products (in their minds) accordingly. I like the TRD Camry and Avalon, but they look like regular cars with a bunch of stuff attached. The Apex is understated, and that’s why I like it.

[@johnsonjacob3525]

@@2W3X4YZ5 the Camry does have similar modifications in addition to the body kit and wheels. Brakes shocks, coil springs, structural braces added. The rear seat does not fold down because of that. Joe has a video for both the Camry and Avalon TRD. They just don't do much engine mods for reliability, and having to address durability issues with turbos and what not if people abuse them and make warranty claims. They have aftermarket fir that, but if you have problems, you're one your own, just like lifting the trucks beyond factory specs or altering suspension geometry and something breaks.

[@Dhouseh1]

Joe do you ever change clothes or sleep or eat? :D

[@RaitisRides]

Sometimes I even wonder! LOL

[@cocmaster4474]

And That's what makes his reviews extravagant 👌🏼

[@invincible201xxx]

Alright guys back in the tail end of the lunch table

[@jesseluce4606]

We didn't get the 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex in Canada so I got myself the Toyota Corolla 2021 Hatchback Special Edition I'm Love😍👏

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats Jesse!

[@gipsyavenger9829]

Sharp looking car and the fact that Toyota is still offering a stick option is pretty rad. I would like to see a full-on TRD version of this thing. 250HP with 250elbows of torque and this thing would sell like crazy. The jury is out on the bronze accents IMO but at least they are not over the top. I really like the proportions and look of the new Corolla. Nice work Joe !!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you! Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@arnoldbuckner6351]

$29,000 plus for a Corolla with a CVT - Did anyone take notice how “QUIET” he was while driving this car?

[@cocmaster4474]

And $26,000 for a manual transmission... It's not alot... You can get a base model for 20k dependent on where you're located if your wallet is starting to bottom out... 😄

[@marcusmcneal7453]

I’m surprised this costs so much. $25k will get you into a Civic SI or Forte GT which are better, faster cars in every way. This is nice for a Corolla, but completely priced out of the segment. WTF Toyota.

[@alvinsimba734]

@@marcusmcneal7453 depends which trim. I got the LE for $22K and the apex is up there close to.price.of basic camry. Also remember inflation. Here in canada 22k is quite cheap.with LE especially with features you getting

[@alvinsimba734]

@@cocmaster4474 even the base L model offers more features than what most competitors in base models offer. Personally I got LE model for 22k, the 2020 model. Most of the time it comes down to your credit score and that's what determines how much you could get.

[@alvinsimba734]

@Gabe Hernandez only until you get it and see it for yourself in person before you really appreciate what they offering compared to competition. If you want speed and power then 2.0 litre sports edition and upwards and even then it's not too pricey.

[@bbbt8090]

The new corolla's look pretty good, especially the hatch version

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@gregholman2930]

YES, THE HATCH!!

[@k9keo]

They should of installed some aluminum pedals. Especially since it’s a 6 speed manual.

[@CouchMan88]

Those look nice until your feet start slipping off the pedal when you have wet shoes.

[@eliteexposure5594]

Joe, thanks for always giving us info like the corollas been around since 66. You are the best car reviewer in the world.

[@ShadKS18XL]

False statement, unless you know every reviewer in the world.

[@eliteexposure5594]

@@ShadKS18XL Thats MY opinion, you can have your own.

[@zalien6]

I would like a bronze interior where it's white and the seats black with bronze stitching. Would look very nice in my opinion

[@remotegamer]

Yo. Love the apex shoes touch

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@EastCoastMafia_NY]

I’m more excited about this Corolla then the “Supra” lols

[@morallyemptycorruptedmaggot]

I hate to say it, but same.

[@EastCoastMafia_NY]

thebigcheese3000 lols

[@h.a.4600]

this corolla would had been better if it had the BMW B46 engine with a 6 speed, that engine really tunable.

[@JecuskyGarrett]

@@h.a.4600 Well, if you want head gasket issues then yeah, put a BMW engine in it.

[@h.a.4600]

@@JecuskyGarrett actually, the B46 have timing chain issues because its on a heavy BMW body, but since Toyota where aware of the B58 issues before putting it on the Supra, to get the B46 meet the reliability standards it might granade 6 engines , and also modify the ports in order to have 4 instead of 2, its not much that Toyota has to do in order to increase the endurace of the engine to make this Corolla fall into the category of the SRT4, only more reliable and easier to work to get 300 horspower by ecu tune alone, and also is the same engine the has model 2.0 Supra has.

[@THESLlCK]

lol 169 hp for 30k, meanwhile you can get an extra 100hp from a awd wrx at 27k. Uhhhhh no

[@MissingLinkGTRS]

Now I might be wrong but the apex trim name reminds me of the AE86 and it’s Apex trim so my theory is it’s a little nod to the 86 corolla fans and a good sign that Toyota is getting serious again with their cars

[@c.nelson9098]

Smoothest riding small car i ever drove. Transmission just slides to the next gear with no interruptions. Ive seen Corrolla roast so many cars on the street. I literally seen a sport dust a Kia stinger..and it was this lady driving the Corrolla on 476..philly lol.

[@Luis-un8do]

Pretty neat car. I can see this being a total sleeper once some mods are done to it lol!

[@likent7992]

I got one and I’m working my way up on adding some mods to it

[@wIzKid16100]

Some times I hate being at work and being unable to see videos, but man have I been looking forward to this review

[@axeya366]

Just looked at it and thought NICE. It looks very sporty and appealing all round.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting em share it with you!

[@JayRM714]

For 29 grand there’s quite a few cars you can buy that are a lot nicer looking and a bit faster so I don’t know what Toyota is doing here..

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Jay!

[@shironradiation2612]

It's not 29 grand dumbass it's 26 grand why u making expensive

[@user-kh1ro6wv3t]

Looks nice just don’t light the back lights. Wished it was a bit better looking design

[@HS-hi2gc]

Dam Joe that corolla sounds real good looks like a fun car my daily is a 2015 honda civic si sedan with some nice tasteful mods.

[@92ASC]

Looks nice but underpowered. My money would be on the upcoming Elantra N-Line.

[@toyotabrony]

That one is not really underpower. It’s still enough power to take u anywhere

[@jason2live190]

Sounds better than the Civic Type R

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@TheTyson35]

The size of a dinner bell 🔔..🤣🤣🤣 besides the vehicles, the side cracks keeps me coming back ..👍🏾

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@joshuascuderi6368]

Bought one of these after watching your review and been a fan of you ever since. Thanks for doing what you do!!

[@abdullahiftikhar6509]

This is freaking awesome😃

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can share it with you!

[@eVerProductions1]

What’s all the cvt talk when this is available with a 6 speed manual, learn to drive a car people

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think!

[@morallyemptycorruptedmaggot]

lol for real

[@pontiacGXPfan]

I feel the same way about DCT Transmissions in sports cars now.

[@CouchMan88]

I do a agree but when you get old and your back starts to go out having a manual transmission isn't as great as it used to be. I still prefer manual but sometimes with back pain I just cant drive stick.

[@shogunero3.6]

It's a beautiful car. Nice to see Toyota bring back the iconic Apex badge. Hope to see more sports cars from Toyota with that badge.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@josefgordon7712]

This and the Camry TRD are my actual dream new cars (okay, DREAM car is Audi RS6 Avant) but realistically Toyota is killing it.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can share it with you Josef.

[@beastlaser9611]

Looks fire 🔥

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one!

[@quinsterscro]

They hollowed out the plastic piece in the steering wheel, finally!!!

[@DevoutSkeptic]

11:51 "Once you're done playing with your balls you can put 'em in there, they're not even gonna slide around."

[@RaitisRides]

Very true!

[@jimmycline4778]

I just bought a brand new 2021 Toyota Corolla for my job! My Chevy 07 SS hhr will eat this Apex for lunch! It’s 260 factory hp!

[@jimmycline4778]

1 year later I just traded my 2021 Corolla LE for a new gray 2022 Apex, they gave me 21k with 46,000 miles on it, I gave them 4700 cash and my 2021 LE and my Apex is payed off! I’m a delivery driver, I payed 20823 for my LE , they gave me more than I payed for it and made 70k with it !

[@lordkent8143]

169 HP?? That's it? I was expecting more.

[@RaitisRides]

I feel your pain!

[@toyotabrony]

So what? It’s still plenty of power.

[@patricioperez7323]

@@toyotabrony my Mazda has more power than that shit bucket

[@TrueNobleSpeedz]

Got it the other day with the cement color and I’m loving it😍

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats and thanks for sharing that info.

[@clxx1302]

I wish they put more power or they make a TRD version with more power and upgrades in this Corolla Apex!

[@ayooitzzmike]

I would pick this over the sentra nismo

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad hat you like this one.

[@jeffmartin9057]

The new Corolla still has the same sinking brake pedal problem, which becomes a safety issue. The dealership recommended new brake pads and adjustment as a fix. But the problem came back after a couple of miles.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that info with us.

[@daninspiration4064]

Watching him drive that corolla was soothing

[@j.guzman9351]

Toyota did almost everything right. Their problem was the lack of options at that price. I was very interested in this car till i heard the MSRP of $26+. It has less power, less options and cost more than the civic si. Youre basically buying a base model toyota with an exhaust, wheels and slight suspension work for a mark up

[@RaitisRides]

Very good perspective.

[@JohnDoe-fs6lz]

I saw one today in a nardo grey color. I kid you not I have an 19 Camry space blue . And man that car really raised my attention. I might be trading in for it. Maybe 🤔

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool! I know how you feel!

[@dorranrobinson6207]

Ppl here bashing abt price hp.go buy ur german endless money pits.that lose its value like a water fall.i take toyotas toyot lexus.all day 365 a year for life..

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

[@CrazeyP]

Sounds impressive

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like it.

[@T1Oracle]

Watching this reminds me of the time I drove a rental Camry to an Infiniti/Toyota dealership and a Toyota salesman started geeking out about Camry's. I had to break it to him that wasn't there for Toyota...

[@RaitisRides]

LOL

[@gingerbreadman5756]

After being teased w/the the GR Yaris the U.S. is tragically denied .. the Apex Corolla doesn’t cut it 🤣🤣

[@RaitisRides]

GR Corolla is coming though.

[@travisabston205]

The 2020 forte GT is such a better deal. It’s a more quality interior. Same price, and it has a turbo

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great inout on this one Travis!

[@michaelramos796]

That’s why I got it. $24k out the door. 😎 I got the 6spd manual too

[@DirtStarMaster]

Lmao but who in their right mind would buy a kia?

[@theDHC]

I like that Raiti will always zonk fake vents

[@WONDERFUL078]

I don't know why it just only 169 hp because my old 2003 Matrix xrs still got 180 hp.

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Pretty much all show and no go. Typical of Toyota 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@toyotabrony]

Nope. It’s all show and all go. More functionality than cosmetic.

[@Hondeezy_1.5T]

Omg 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻 I love it

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that You like like this one.

[@CPMUNSEY]

It’s a good looking car but it needs more hp and some better rubber under it. Appreciate the fact that Toyota is still building and offering manuals tho.

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel Christopher!

[@CouchMan88]

Nice looking Corolla. Sounds pretty good too. I guess Toyota finally took notice of people saying they just make boring cars and stepped up their game. Love the content by the way, long time subscriber to your channel it's good to see you growing by the day.

[@BoopSnoot]

Raiti, it might look silly, but have you ever considered a gopro headband for the interior drive part? It really helps the fans experience the vehicle as a driver would.

[@RaitisRides]

I really am not a big fan of POV because it show to much movement.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@RaitisRides OK, you caught me, I am a lobbyist for emesis bags, trying to drum up demand. But I hear the built in image stabilization of the new ones is pretty good, I think that's what TheTopher uses. :)

[@FlyingGentile]

I would have been fine if they just added 180hp but still cool. Only 120 manuals means its impossible to get an allocation near me.

[@RaitisRides]

That is going to be tough!

[@avrggamer69]

a stock 2.0 with 169hp I better hold on that's gonna be a wild ride

[@redsquirrel1565]

Toyota is the #1 company for their quality in the entire world.

[@mikexdee3195]

I’m still rocking my 09 Corolla XRS 360,000 Kms now..... might be time to upgrade :)

[@RaitisRides]

Yes it may just very well be! I am so glad that you liked this one.

[@t.k.morris]

Can someone please convince Toyota to put a manual transmission in the Camry TRD? That would be the car to buy and to compete with the SI... and others that are now coming out on the market.

[@RaitisRides]

Now we are talking!

[@BigBoss-yj3hl]

We don't like it for performance we like the design of the car.

[@RaitisRides]

I can understand that one Jorge!

[@ElliotsWC]

Raiti doesn’t skip calve day

[@RaitisRides]

Heck no!

[@DanielE-oq1dt]

I got one of these as a loaner today, I’m used to stiff cars (I own a Camaro SS 1LE and a Veloster N). I have to say, the Corolla Apex is uncomfortably stiff, my neck is still sore 4 hours after driving it.

[@RaitisRides]

This is a very good point.

[@RyanMontpetit]

I mean yes the Corolla Apex is definitely nice to look at but it’s price point doesn’t really justify what’s under the hood

[@jyarde3962]

This guy always finds a way to sneak comical double entendres in his reviews. "Once you've done playing with your balls" 😃😀😄

[@seanbeharry9319]

Looks sweet and it seem like they squeezed a bit of the Toyota 2015 WISH back lights and front hood. Looks great!!! I love this Corolla 🎉🎈🎊🏆 Tyank you !!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could share it with you!

[@seanbeharry9319]

Thank you i appreciate the review

[@tee6002]

This thing is beautiful, for a corolla!

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are digging this one.

[@sharksisland9964]

Toyota should have tuned this to around 200hp, arguably with turbo......this could have been a good competitor against the Civic Si

[@FlyingGentile]

Chiefs and Ravens tomorrow night can’t wait! 💪🏾

[@caribougoo349]

Screw turbos. Cram a 2.5l in there with manual transmission around the 86's msrp. Then offer a manual camry trd and the lineup will be fine

[@TypicalToyReviews]

Man those taillights suck, look like what you'd see on a silver base model. They need more black accents or smoked inserts

[@onurgns]

Buy and use without headache 20 years. Why would you need more power from sedan while speed limit 55-60

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true!

[@j.o.9098]

Toyota will always randomly surprise me with a sporty version of their "boring" cars... This really makes me wanna buy this model of the Corolla. I'll have to zonk the Electric E-brake tho. But that 6 speed manual will always win my heart. #SaveTheManuals #SaveTheHandbrakes