Is the 2019 Toyota Corolla SE the RIGHT hatchback to BUY?

[@brettg689]

Awesome review! I appreciate you reviewing many cars not at the top trim level. A lot of us can’t afford the luxury top trims (wish we could). Definitely the best reviews on KZbin and the most detailed!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so really awesome fo you to say Brett! Thanks for your great support!

[@salmanza5568]

Finally! Someone who's not reviewing the XSE lol

[@RaitisRides]

I try to cover them all!

[@gregezernack9521]

Great review!! Just purchased this version today in the new Orange color...Thanks it is now parked in my driveway.

[@vincentlau1309]

This guy seems like the nicest dude. you got a new subscriber Raiti

[@wrzl1675]

You can get a 6 spd manual in all SE’s AND with the 6 spd you can flat tow it for motorhome owners

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very true! Thanks for the info!

[@NoName-tz5ji]

Have you verified the tow ability as many new manual transmissions can’t be toad.

[@heithwatkins]

I may buy this car. It will be a fine daily driver to rack up high miles. It will be that color and manual shift. .....Thanks brother. God bless you.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right! I am so glad that I could share it with you!

[@alvinsimba734]

@@RaitisRides got the Celestile LE corolla. That color stands out at my workplace and colleagues have been taking pictures. Some are even asking for rides for coffee lol

[@NuradinYasin]

I love this car, I got it as a replacement for my 2014 corolla le and it runs like a champ. Apple CarPlay is a must for me for some reason and it is nice. I did some small mods like under lighting and a red paint job with some black wrapped rims! Spoiler is needed! Thanks for the review Raiti!

[@dolphgonzales4196]

How is it working now?

[@dionisiocisneros1571]

Just got this car in a 6 speed manual and it’s crazy how fun it is to drive!

[@cozywithwinter]

How tall r you. ? Cause I’m 5’9 and been wanting to know if it’d be a good fit

[@hermanwooster8944]

I was one of those people who felt the Corolla looked bland for years. This one looks very good. It's nice when you see auto manufacturers giving the affordable segment the attention it deserves.

[@trbstang]

It is a pretty nice vehicle. Not quite like our Pontiac Vibes or a Matrix regarding cargo capacity, but a decent new alternative. I've been wanting to try a manual version, but can never find one close by. Keep up the great work Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Very good points Thomas!

[@RaitisRides]

Yes sir!

[@lukeywalsh]

Got a silver Hatchback SE three weeks ago. Great car. 16" tires increase fuel efficiency about 3 MPG over 18" wheels. Car corners just fine. Ride quality fantastic. Rear visibility is awful. If I had it to do all over again I'd have gotten the Preferred Package with blind spot monitor. (Test drive didn't involve unusual merge to the right like the one near my house I have to use daily) Over all I love the car. Love the tech. It has a solid, stable feel. Very safe on the highway. Hoping there's an after market BSM that won't void warranty.

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you sharing your input and perspective on this one!

[@amill1563]

Had a '77 Corolla in HighScrewl. Not fast but got me around for sure. Due to radiator issues, I used to have to turn on the interior heat to dissipate the engine heat in the summer.

[@RaitisRides]

That is crazy! The good old days! ;-)

[@CanielDonrad]

Been eye balling a Corolla hatchback with the intelligent manual for a daily driver. In my opinion the SE is the way to go. The options are all the same except for cosmetics. The XSE gets big wheels and a bigger spoiler. At the end of the day the XSE will have more expensive tires that are prone to damage. And a spoiler with more weight to stress the bodywork of the hatch.(Not as extreme as Civic R but still not something I find appealing) I really just wish the Corolla hatchback had the hatch space of the Matrix/iM

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for sharing your input and perspective on this one!

[@_dmfd]

Damn, you should have tested the 6 manual! They're kinda fun with that set up. I wouldn't even wanna mess with the CVT. They really missed the ball on this with the great styling and lack of power. I'm sure there is plenty of people out there that would pay $5k more for a high out put or turbo on these. I mean they're already cheap enough as is. Cause this car screams sporty! Oh well, great first car for a teen or a college student. I'm guessing that was the demographic they were aiming for.

[@heithwatkins]

I actually like that it's normally aspirated. I would be using it for daily driving and putting high miles on it. I will buy the manual shift. I believe it will hold up better than a turbo.

[@_dmfd]

@@heithwatkins I agree that it will hold up better than a turbo. Just with the loud exterior styling it puts off a more hot hatch vibe. I like the linear power band of a naturally aspirated motor, I just would only get this in a manual cause paired with a cvt, you know that thing is not gonna have very good pick up. I feel they were trying to do what Mazda is also doing with this years 3 series, and just go for nice interior and safety specs.

[@RaitisRides]

Ask and you shall receive David! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ2mi4OEZayffbs

[@RaitisRides]

@@heithwatkins very good point!

[@RaitisRides]

@@_dmfd based off of it's exterior it really needs something more!

[@timephire]

Getting the weekend off to a great start with Raiti's Rides!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you feel that way!

[@Philbyyyy]

Wish the top spec came in manual in Australia. I would zonk the rear seat and boot room though, it is a tad small compared to competitors. I think the new batch of cars coming late this year will also come with Android Auto and Apple Car Play as well which fixes another zonk.

[@RaitisRides]

Very good points!

[@baronvonjo1929]

I kinda wish my first car was a Corolla. It wouldn't have been this new. But I got a Camry. A Corolla just seems more like the perfect first car for a teenager. Just the name and its history.

[@87ssstans]

great review Joe! ill be sending this review to my friend, hes looking for a great daily

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Stan! That really is awesome of you to do!

[@wildforthecats661]

This may be my next car when my ‘03 Accord finally dies, years from now I hope. Love the blue flame.

[@jamessicat]

Could you please show the dealer window sticker next time so we know more info about the car? (Where its made, options, msrp, etc) Thannks!

[@RaitisRides]

Sure thing, thanks for the suggestion.

[@jefferychildrey8751]

Can you send a video of the car doing the emergency braking

[@kevinkidneyy]

I like cars with regular engines like this Toyota forever

[@LS1007]

If I were buying a Corolla It would be the hatchback for the cargo room and the looks. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

Same here!

[@edwinzamorasilveira377]

Great review Joe! Super entertaining videos.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Edwin!

[@markday6524]

Nice review MR. Joe Raiti, not my first choice in cars or color.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Mark for letting me share it with you!

[@LegitHeroGaming]

It’s really small in the front :/ the civic hatchback seems a bit more bigger to me

[@RaitisRides]

It is a little larger and the Civic has more cargo capacity!

[@transformingguardians2956]

The new 2019 Corolla Hatchback looks almost like the 2020 Corolla SE.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@lukeywalsh]

The 2019 hatchback SE and 2020 sedan SE have the new 2.0 engine and CVT with fixed first gear. I'd have gotten the sedan if it had smaller 16" wheels. The SE's standard low profile 18" wheel set would have problems on my long dirt driveway.

[@npaul4171]

I like what they did with this car...looks good, feels comfortable, maintains affordability despite packing in plenty of tech, offers us manual lovers the option of rowing our own gears, and has a solid warranty. The engine is a bit anemic, but it will probably outlast just about everything on the road. I don't think you can go wrong here if you are looking for this type of vehicle. Operating costs should be super low and insurance costs should be extremely reasonable. A high-performance version of this to compete with the Veloster N would be awesome, especially since there currently isn't anything else at the N's price-point delivering anywhere near the performance, and competition is a good thing.

[@RaitisRides]

Awesome input Zac!

[@Anderson-xy5rw]

The 2020 model looks great BUT I still prefer the Civic

[@RaitisRides]

I think many would agree with you!

[@subvet3668]

Great review. I especially appreciate the look at rear seat leg room.i really think Toyota’s numbers of 29.9 seem way off because every review I see appears larger than that. At the very least comparable to the Mazda 3 though by the numbers it shouldn’t be.

[@caseymacarilay5913]

I just traded my 2017 toyota 86 black raven to this 2019 toyota corolla hatchback black base model with black emblem at the back and spoiler, manual 6spd. Super cool looking car of course my 86 too😁. But for daily drive and comfort👍👍. I'm super happy No regret and more part on ebay to modified it.😁

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience!

[@TjD__99]

The Corolla hatchback is a nice looking car. It reminds me of the Scion XD. I kind of wish Joe would do a Comparison of the SE model and the Highest trim model for the hatchback.

[@pleasedontkermitcrime3968]

Is the new 2.0L made in japan?

[@subvet3668]

Please Dont Kermit Crime, yep....made in Japan.

[@cristhosanchez5050]

Cool review!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that! I hope you and your family can come to the celebration at Walker Ford!

[@TheShabazzUltimatum]

I would like to see you do a review on a Toyota Corolla hatchback xse model!!!

[@yako_ninwaya]

thank you so much

[@alexpun7011]

Is ground clearance any problem?

[@RaitisRides]

Not that I experienced!

[@EvendimataE]

i dont like light color on any part of the seat

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Hello their Joe good morning I'm so glad to see this. I personally like the XSE trim on the Corolla Hatchback cause it comes with really nice 18 Inch wheels and a nice interior, and yes the MANUAL!!🙏🙏. Would love to see a 2019 or 2020 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO 1 day. Thanks Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

I will have those coming soon Jay!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

@@RaitisRides Sure thing Joe I'll stay tuned.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

@@RaitisRides No problem bro

[@HiPlains1]

Glad they put a real first gear in that CVT. Off the line performance is really deplorable on CVT's. Having that real first gear probably helps that problem. Sounds like a much better CVT solution then the ones used in Nissans. I had a 2012 Nissan sentra SL with full leather and sunroof for less money then this. Just shows how expensive cars are getting. I've driven CVT's with those simulated gears which just make matters worse. All I can say is just no. If your going to go CVT just make it continuously variable and quit trying to make it something its not. If you want to simulate gears then its time to put a real transmission in there. in a compact, I can see using a CVT because it just a econo box for daily driving and MPG's. But its nice they still offer a MT. That's getting harder to find as time goes by.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for sharing your input and perspective on this one!

[@JJustinXu]

I love the Corolla Hatchback!!!!! I want the XSE tho! That’s the best looking!!!!!!! Please review RAV4 Hybrid XSE since it’s a high demand and people have been waiting for months to get one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this one with you! Not sure if you saw the XSE that I did with a 6-speed.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ2mi4OEZayffbs

[@masterj2682]

I wish Honda made their civic hatchback in this body style instead of sedan hatchback body style

[@jayespi37]

Hey Joe! What's ur instagram?? I got a possible 2nd gen rx8 for u to review

[@RaitisRides]

mazda man 09 AWESOME! It’s raitisrides

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@RaitisRides come to London to review my Jetta

[@RaitisRides]

Ed Valvonis you fly me me and I’m all over it! 😎👍🏻

[@aroundomaha]

Love your reviews. Almost bought this car in the manual trans. Went GTI instead when a deal worked out in my favor. Still pondering how this car would have autocrossed with good tires and the manual trans.Wish the weight was about 200 pounds less. 2,700 - 2,800 would have been nice but Toyota nailed it on this car.

[@RaitisRides]

I think you did well going with the GTI! I would love to see this thing at an autocross!

[@aroundomaha]

@@RaitisRides My first SCCA run in 32 years! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4fam5isZryBnM0

[@JD-pm6wf]

I had a Toyota Corolla SE 2015 with the TRD package, manual transmission, and it was a fun car to drive and great during the day. BUT unfortunately at night the lights were terrible IF you live somewhere that has hills. The whole windshield would go dark because of the position of the lights when going downhill. Yes I tried to adjust the lights, or change them from LED. Also took to the dealer and they saw what was happening and they did absolutely nothing. So, would I get another Toyota. NOPE. Bought a Subaru STi and traded that stupid Toyota in. Lol But seriously, if you live somewhere where it hilly and you buy a 2015 or newer Toyota take a drive on a dark night over some hills. Pretty scary. You have been warned.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and congrats on the STI!

[@Benjamin06267485]

That is a Toyota Matrix with the Corolla name. So why the stopped making the Matrix, and then this?

[@RaitisRides]

That is a really good question! The probably wanted to cleanup their lineup.

[@justinbair97]

If you’re about to spend $20,000 and want something kinda sporty, just go for a 2019 VW Golf GTI. You could even get the rabbit edition in Cornflower blue like I did for just $25,000 only had 5,000 miles on it, way faster, handles better and nicer interior.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for sharing your input and perspective on this one!

[@wildforthecats661]

Justin Bair I loved the 2011 GTI I had for sure, but the Corolla will be a wiser use of your money.

[@justinbair97]

Evan Nicholson yes but as I said IF you’re looking for something kinda sporty still and willing to spend a little extra, would be well worth it in my opinion.

[@randomkdm]

I LOVE The New Corolla Hatch! I dont know which car i should get as my first car, its between this and the yaris

[@TecDLogic]

RandomKDMFanboi get the Corolla, it’s better despite I am a ford guy, go for the corolla

[@trbstang]

The current Yaris is actually a rebadged Mazda 2. Not a real Toyota, so keep that in mind.

[@trbstang]

@@TecDLogic me too. Mustang guy here, but I put all of my kids in Pontiac Vibes since they are really just Toyotas with different sheet metal. Dependability and cheaper cost.

[@randomkdm]

Thomas Bailey im talking about the yaris hatch lol

[@TecDLogic]

RandomKDMFanboi do you love the corolla hatch? Then go and buy it, go and buy the car you like

[@bibik1151]

It's 2019 and the US toyotas still don't have electric folding mirrors...WHYYYYYY????

[@RaitisRides]

That is a really good question!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Corolla wagon looks better

[@RaitisRides]

We don't get that here in the USA.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@RaitisRides i would give it a big zonk

[@TecDLogic]

Corolla is getting better and better Prius is getting uglier and uglier When will you review the Lincoln?

[@RaitisRides]

I am still working on getting into a dealership! Stay tuned!

[@adamn5821]

White interior? Lol. And that infotainment screen sticking up on the dash is hideous. They need to figure out how to integrate that into the dash. It is much more clean looking. I love the Toyota Corolla but, I would not buy that.

[@kf6857]

The screen is actually not that bad, I like the fact that’s it’s placed a bit higher. Love my Corolla Hatch :)

[@jincho5951]

👍💯video💯👍

[@JJ-ls7fq]

First!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your dedication!