Pros & Cons.. 2022 Toyota Corolla SE Manual Sedan

[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my 2022 Honda Civic Review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eV7RhJqFlN1gj6M

[@jeffbaker9847]

Nice video. This might be about the only new car I'd buy. Love to see the manual trans hanging around, as I'm not a CVT fan, and manuals are fun. Nice to see both Direct and Port injection on the 2.0 engine. Glad to see this more affordable car being reviewed, versus the overrated SUVs.

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

It’s about a 4-6 month wait to get this in a manual now, especially in that color.

[@bungholio1586]

Wish I got the manual, but the CVT isn’t too bad, it feels nice for a CVT and the rubber banding hasn’t really been an issue in mine. Still wish it was manual lol.

[@SeanDoe86]

Get it now cuz manual is done for 2023

[@unfairsanic5089]

Super reliable car, wont let you stranded on the road

[@MeynMotorGroup]

It better not

[@liv0003]

Yes ...but it looks ugly.

[@maggie_codes]

@@liv0003 it’s beautiful 😍

[@hoodieboy1515]

Is it still the reliable corolla with its CVT?

[@hoodieboy1515]

Oh w8 this is a manual one haha

[@robertsantiago3102]

Love this car. Love it so much that I ended up buying this model (2022 SE 6 MT) in pearl white. I must agree the only thing I strongly dislike is not having a manual hand brake. Other than that, the car is amazing, looks great, comfortable, great mpg, good price, good warranty and Toyota reliability👍.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Congrats!

[@robertsantiago3102]

@@MeynMotorGroup Thanks alot👍.

[@exile9237]

What are the mpgs on the highway?

[@ramonlepana4360]

​@@exile9237i get 40-42 mpg at 70mph about a 34 mile drive.

[@Tahvyy]

Great review 🤩, I recently purchased one like this with the 6sp manual SE. I love it and I know I’ll always have it no matter what else I buy. I never wanted one until this body style.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice choice!

[@sabmultani669]

Hi Tahvyy. I am planning for manual corolla 2022. How would you rate in comfortable rides and seats?

[@Tahvyy]

@@sabmultani669 hi, I would say 8 out of 10 (10 being the best). There is road noise but only on bad pavement and if you’re playing music 🎶 you probably won’t notice that as much. The driver side in my SE sedan has a manual lever that raises and lowers the seat which is great because I’m 6ft tall and I feel smaller in there with it lowered. Passenger side doesn’t have this feature in mine.

[@hoodieboy1515]

I agree. I really dig this 2021-2022 corolla look. Even the hatchback. I might get a manual as well & learn manual driving in this corolla with the iMT

[@BDB-ji1ui]

@@Tahvyy I just bought one 2022 SE upgrade model. The noise will disappear after 3500 km. Trust me, I thought of noise before but now I’m the most happiest person after 3500 KM. It’s the most smoothest car I have ever own.

[@microminiskirt]

Want to make it noisier? Add headers, coffee can exhaust.😅🤣😂🤗🤭

[@deadplaya]

I knew it had something to do with the pedals being too far apart! I couldn't try heel-toe on this thing for the life of me. Still definitely fun taking it on some curves with the SE trim suspension. First and 2nd gear are definitely the noisiest since they're pretty much physically the biggest gears which means more surface area for sound to be generated with the forces they're going through

[@simonvance8054]

Great looking car, Toyota did a great job with the 2022. I have a 2005 Corolla and it’s still going great after 224281 miles..

[@luisb3374]

Awesome! Same here! Still going at 281K miles on an '05 XRS with the 2ZZ-GE engine! 👍

[@DaveInCanada081]

I wish it had a manual hand brake

[@jeffamburgey7485]

Great review, I just don't know how dollar for dollar you get a better value. The Honda is great, but the styling is a little busy for my taste, the Mazda is a great driving car, but again, if its my money, Toyota is the way I go.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Solid choice my friend!

[@hoodieboy1515]

Are mazda’s reliable?

[@freedomovereverything1776]

​@hoodieboy1515 Heck yeah! Built in Japan

[@salomonavilapelayo9031]

This convinced me to take the leap of faith and get a ‘21 or ‘22 depending on dealership availability. I have a ‘92 manual, still runs and will pass it to my brother as a daily. I tested the ‘21 manual and it drives similarly to an old school manual. I will decide by this week whether to buy the vehicle or wait for a ‘22 order.

[@JesusIsLord7773]

Did you end up getting it?

[@salomonavilapelayo9031]

@@JesusIsLord7773 I did. Purchased the vehicle in April of this year. Thanks.

[@MrRoundthetwist]

I like everything about this car! Only slight aspect I don’t care for is that ghastly enormous front grill

[@TalismanPHX]

Outstanding resale value 👏

[@71vwdriver]

I drove a new Jetta and Corolla. The Jetta was roomier, more comfortable, and quieter. But it lacked character. The Corolla had more connected steering, better shifter feel in the manual, better handling. Just felt much more connected.

[@timw2083]

Where's the review... this could be a good daily

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Review is coming

[@rorythomson3439]

If we were smart this is what we would all drive.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Variety is the SPICE OF LIFE, As the saying goes. Imagine no other car on the road but one kind !!

[@rorythomson3439]

@@johnfranklin5277 oh totally, just that it's a smart economical buy for the average commuter

[@kevinnorris6558]

@@rorythomson3439 My WRX has AWD and honestly, it's not everything. Where I live, I can get by just fine with FWD cars. When it comes to snow, it's better to have a FWD with winter tires than an AWD with all seasons. A lot of people in my city lust to get SUV's with AWD/4WD but my mom's FWD Hyundai used to handle just fine in the snow.

[@2004cyrus]

Awesome and very informative with no nonsense! Thanks for what you do so well.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Humbled by that! Glad I could provide value

[@microminiskirt]

DOES THIS COROLLA HAVE BLIND SPOT WARNING AND COME IN A HATCHBACK WITH 6PD. MANUAL.

[@michaelstein4295]

Love mine....EXCEPT🙄😵‍💫....That 1st gear 🐂💩....YUP. Mine too...AND mine has been vibrating (A LOT) since I got it and I'm almost done with my Lemon Law 😵‍💫😏 (also "🐂💩"). Other than that.....I do love it so since I got RAPED when I bought it because the dealerships had next to NO cars available they all JACKED their prices an EXTRA approximate 10 grand (YES...10...THOUSAND DOLLARS) and their attitude was if YOU don't buy it...the NEXT person will. I just got into an accident with my vehicle and had to leave on a work road trip from Florida to California (convoying with others so I had no choice...It sucked) and I needed something new and fun and cool looking 😎😊🤣lol. So, my point is pertaining to the Lemon Law, I'm gonna get a new one but only after they refund me all my money back...I hope😵‍💫😳🤣lol. Anyway I love it so much I'm getting another one😊. Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@NerdTouchingGrass]

all i hear is more push button garbage thats going to die at 100k miles or less

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Most people are better off paying $40 a month for a bus pass then buy a car. People just can’t afford a car anymore.

[@microminiskirt]

It's called high tech. Build the car around cellphone.🤢🤮

[@marshmower]

@@MeynMotorGroup I'd take a bus if it had straight pipe and high revving diesel.

[@michaelallen2221]

Stay away from honda turbos. Oil dilution is still happening and on our 2.0 l turbo rdx it has oil dilution and rear main seal leak from factory and ive had 3 tlx and 3 rdx and an ilx all honda power trains all terrible!! Just bought a 22 se 6 speed first toyota and no oil smell coming thru vents

[@microminiskirt]

Is the hatchback SE COROLLA with 6 spd. Manual noisier than the Corolla sedan inside interior? What can one do to cut down interior noise? Add more insulation?🤔 I am not a mechanic and I don't have tools. For a comfortable ride can the low profile tires with bigger wheels be replaced with smaller wheels and tires from the XE model? I think on base Corolla XE model comes with 16 inch wheel and tires that should provide more rubber for better cushion and comfortable ride. Plus those regular tires cost less to replace and don't wear out fast as those low profile sticky tires.

[@MachineGod69]

Alright I’m trading in my 2018 se! I want this one.!!😲

[@davidmullineaux6157]

Corolla much better than it used to be. Should do a sport option to match civic si

[@shelbycitrus9357]

2023 hatchback

[@kevinnorris6558]

How's the rev hang on this car? At least compared to Civics?

[@watershed44]

@Kevin Norris EXCELLENT QUESTION!, that has been a real problem with these latest model cars because of stupid EPA emissions regulations causing it.

[@ravipeiris4388]

No offense Kevin, you weren't meant to drive the Corolla, at least not as your own personal vehicle, maybe for the channel, sure, I understand. Lots of respect for the car (including the Tercel and Camry) that put Toyota on the map and gave rise to Lexus in 1989.

[@BDB-ji1ui]

Something to mention. Those complaining about the noise level in the new Corolla SE. I just bought one 2022 upgrade SE model. The beginning it was little noise but after 3500KM the noise completely disappeared. It’s the most smoothest and fast midsize sedan own in this category. Best decisions ever made, also better fuel mileage.

[@senonrivera5463]

Thank you for addressing the pro and cons with the manual. I got a 22 Corolla Hatch XSE and experienced the same thing. The winding and the 1st, 2nd gear feel odd. Love my hatch tho.

[@HandsONreviews4u]

For one PLASTIC VALVE HEAD COVER CON

[@alengreen589]

Hi Kevin, my biggest problem with the newer Toyota´s is the design of the cars, they look all ugly for me but that´s my problem.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Actually if a person thinks it ugly, its Toyotas problem....

[@alengreen589]

@@johnfranklin5277 until 2014 I had 5 different Toyota´s and then came the new design from Toyota and so far i still don´t like it.

[@microminiskirt]

AVAILABLE IN HATCH BACK WITH BLIND SPOT MONITORING?🤔 IS IT MORE RELIABLE THAN CIVIC COUNTER PART AND HONDA TURBO ENGINES?🤔

[@richardflor6961]

I have 30k miles on my '21 se and it feels broken in and like a proper manual transmission car. The video is right because I do feel I want to keep it for a long time. Cheap fun cars don't come around too often.

[@otahu26]

As someone who used to work on Cars. 100% You could not give me 10 CVT driven Cars. At 200 000 km. They are worn out and will cost you a pile of money to repair or replace. 5sp manual Cost over time. Will cost you a lot less.

[@harringtonhaynes2665]

Do dealerships switch vin numbers on cars? I bought a 2022 SE Apex according to the VIN but it doesn't look anything like the 2022 Apexs i see in reviews....looks like a 2022 SE

[@jolantamsk3894]

Thanks for this review! Love Corollas! Bought a new one, manual transmission in 2002 and it still runs very well. Passed it on to a friend :). I now own 2022, manual transmission, with a physical hand brake. I am a short person and didn’t like those what seemed like pretty „high pedals” at first, difficult to balance. So I got creative, bought 3 pairs of platform shoes and doubled on floor mats. I agree with you regarding the gears - took me a while.

[@robme3660]

Weird.. I have the 2021 hatch se 6 spd. I never had an issue getting it into 1st or it popping out gear. I have 25k miles on it.

[@mightbesherwood1313]

The big question: can you get one at MSRP in less than 90 days?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Less than 90 days yes but you will be having to pay 2% over MSRP to get it. Lease Companion a broker on Leasehackr currently has one in stock I think its a white one

[@SeanDoe86]

I am.

[@pjakobsen]

When you say previous model years, do you mean like the same car in say a 2019 version ?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yes exactly 2019 had a crazy amount of engine noise, this is still pretty loud but much improved

[@grantferrigan3837]

What is the front passenger room like? Thanks.

[@adrianotero7963]

Very nice video.....too the point and informative.....

[@NoCompM2]

Hey man, can you please let us know if this one was made in Japan or USA? I just watched two back to back videos of Corollas where the spare tire covers are nicely covering the entire spare tire well, while this one in the video is not as nicely fit and molded

[@NoCompM2]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4S5ZaN3r5eVY6cm43s And here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYrRgpiIrtKZm8km23s

[@microminiskirt]

How long will CVT transmission last? Longer than the warranty or will CVT NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRES?🤔

[@JesusIsLord7773]

Toyota Cvt is pretty reliable. It is used on most their hybrids even Lexuses

[@microminiskirt]

@@JesusIsLord7773 But not used on higher powered vehicles or more performance fun driving orientated vehicles. Even the boring Camry and Honda Accord use conventional automatic transmissions and these aren't the fastest or highest powered cars around. I feel more confident that the traditional automatic trans. Will be more reliable, durable and last longer if pushed to the limit when using passing power as a daily driver. I understand under same situation and use CVT will fail sooner under same usage.

[@stone301]

What do you mean by connected

[@Halfez248]

First 😊

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Appreciate you my friend!

[@series9193]

SE model also has sunroof standard

[@jimarndt7289]

Is this big enough for 2 people to comfortably take a short trip in?

[@alvinsimba734]

Yes indeed

[@elbacenteno3559]

Love the color❤

[@zakkattack3165]

Currently trying to find my mother a corolla xle to replace her nightmare of a Ford Fusion. Almost impossible to find one right now unfortunately😒

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Go to leasehackr and check out the lease companion broker he’ll get you a new one

[@jxmar_]

I would recommend getting the LE premium, SE or XSE.

[@stever.747]

Beautiful car!

[@stumarston6812]

I appreciate that.

[@JesusIsLord7773]

No need for heel toe because of iMT

[@MeynMotorGroup]

But it’s fun

[@dkimmortal]

this or a used gs 350 from 2013 130k,

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Probably this

[@dkimmortal]

@@MeynMotorGroup thanks, i understand if anything breaks on the lexus it's probably an expensive fix. Otherwise just for higher quality interior and low road noise, I really want to prefer the used Lexus.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That and it’s a 9 year old car with 130k miles and the dealers are going to charge stupid money for it. Might as well buy something new and cheap with warranty while getting over 30 mpg

[@2Aqua1]

Excellent Review, young Brotha.. keep doing what you’re doing! 👍

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you for your support my friend

[@paulouellette4100]

great rewiew. your doing a great job on all your video...ty

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend!

[@testchannel66]

sussy bacca

[@NoCompM2]

Great video

[@paulouellette4100]

great rewiew as usual..really like your video...

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey bro

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup Yo 🤝😎

[@collectivelight]

I didn't even know they made this Corolla with a manual.

[@MegaCokamo]

Only 5% are manuals. They’re becoming rare :(

[@watershed44]

@@MegaCokamo The reason is that Toyota FORCES the buyer to step up to the SE to get a manual transmission, the car companies seem to be DELIBERATELY keeping manual transmission take rates low!

[@SeanDoe86]

No more manuals for Corolla sedan in 2023... Get one now

[@kmandalia27]

👍👍👍

[@moeanthony9308]

Great review Kevin.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks for watching

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yo bro

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Appreciate you watching my friend!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup 🤝

[@Excalabur50]

👌👍✔

[@MeynMotorGroup]

👍

[@JavierGonzalez-ie6ir]

I love my 2022 6MT sedan but I really hate that there is no gear indicator!

[@GOJIRA561]

Why would you need a gear indicator lol look at the damn shift knob 😂😂😂😂

[@JavierGonzalez-ie6ir]

@@GOJIRA561 you’re right i could do that but sometimes I can’t tell if I’m in 4th or 6th, either way a gear indicator would be nice even my manual 07’ Jetta had one.

[@paladin3116]

This thing needs a redesign asap. The styling is dated and it looks like a cheap econobox compared to the new civic which looks like a real car

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Front looks good rear doesn’t really match the new aggressive front

[@jxmar_]

For the 2023 model it should get a refresh. Also keep in mind the US got a different corolla vs what the rest of the sees. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXq6q2iuadeMh9E there’s the link so you can see the big difference

[@tomg.5194]

The new Civic looks super bland especially compared to the prior gen Civic. This gen Corolla still looks upscale and sportier then the new Civic.