2020 Corolla Hatchback 6SPD | Lukewarm Fun

[@67tomcat]

Bulletproof naturally aspirated engine, a manual transmission and the slick paint job for $23K? I love it- well done Toyota.

[@bonifacijus11]

if you were hella sarcastic by stating bulletproof na engine, then i agree with you..if not, you're a big fool;p

[@67tomcat]

@@bonifacijus11 Why am I a fool? Basically stated on the video the engine is reliable?

[@bonifacijus11]

if i tell you to jump off the cliff n state you you'll stay alive without a single scratch would you jump?..how can anyone state that it's a reliable engine while it hasn't even done a 1000miles..try to know more about lots of different old and then newer engines, and how they were made, then specifically get a deeper look at this engine, n you'll realize, that this engine is a nightmare..n i don't think you want this shit in your life..(ofc, it's too bad you don't have a lot to choose from..most of them are like this these days)..unless you're ok with the fact it's gonna run ~120kmiles, maybe a lil longer if lucky, n then you dispose of the car..unless you always buy everything new, just because it's new, n it's cool or some level of smth..unless you are used to change your car every 2-3 years or so..then nothing to worry about..i'm more than sure that this engine won't have anything relative with a word "bulletproof", or "long lasting" or anythin like that;p..actually almost all engines these days are non repairable, last about 120-150k miles n then you throw away the engine along with the car..so it's no wonder..

[@yoootjeenterprise]

bonifacijus11 I don’t think you stated once how this cars engine is unreliable? Can you give one mechanical reason as to why this engine will “only last 120-150k miles and then break”

[@foreigner299]

bonifacijus11 - and you know all this how?! Did you have one and drove it 120,000 mls and it broke?! Toyota is not the largest carmaker for nothing, if they were making dreadful cars they would not be what they are. So facts, please! .

[@blipco5]

I had a four speed manual, 85HP Fiat 128. I drove that car everywhere like I was Mario Andretti, and had a blast, yet never got a speeding ticket. Top speed was 80-85 mph. I miss that car.

[@elgar6743]

It's awesome driving 'slow' cars like a Formula1 driver! As a teen I had a '77 Fiat X1/9 and '80 Honda Civic...had to redline every shift in order to get the car to move out of it's own way. Too much fun and, I miss those cars as well.

[@trevn__]

No matter how many 488 Pistas or Laferraris or P1s there are in the world, at the end of the day the most fun cars to drive fast are the slowest, most easy going commuter cars.

[@blipco5]

Yep. There's those that have 800hp street cars that actually get to open them up on a straight section of road, every now and then. And there's there's those closer to 120hp that opens them up and has a blast all day, every day. Cheaper on gas too.

[@SmangItDrums]

blipco5 That’s how my 2006 Scion xA w/ a stick is. It only puts out 106 hp, and yet it’s so much fun to drive. I’d rather drive a slow car fast than vice versa any day of the week. The mileage is amazing, too (35-37 mpg in mixed driving)!

[@Rico_G]

Back in the day a buddy of mine had a 128. I drag raced him my '68 Beetle. Slowest drag race ever, funny as hell, both of us in hysterics trying to get to 60mph. It's not all about laying down 11's.

[@timothycc711]

Not everyday that Marc can claim to be "tickled pink" about a car review. Congratulations Toyota. Toyota needs fun cars like this for the budget oriented.

[@Searchman212]

That's their plan

[@aluisious]

This car is $23k. It's not "budget oriented."

[@polo5012]

aluisious 23k is really, really, really LIKE REALLY cheap for a brand new car..... you do know that right?

[@madmvd]

@@aluisious Found the poor boy.

[@BaldKiwi117]

@@aluisious lol go buy a micra if you think 23k is expensive

[@viktorinn0x]

The manual version definitely puts a smile on his face.

[@GC-kw1gq]

It is a common thread in many reviews of the manual Corolla HB - smiles & giggles. I bought one as my first manual driving experience for that reason - along with being lowest cost for an unnecessary toy

[@andrew.woolman7449]

@@GC-kw1gq Is it difficult to drive? I don't know how to drive manual but want to buy a manual Corolla HB.

[@GC-kw1gq]

I stalled a lot at first & was a bit stressed - but now at 700 miles I’m having more fun. Being my first manual I have nothing to compare it to. Most reviewers say it is great for a beginner & and I’m not going to argue. I DO use the iMT rev matching. Sometimes I forget to turn it on. It is better at rev match than me - but hey, it is a computer. I usually remember to turn it on! I DON’T use the “hill hold assist”. Stalled every time. Finding the bite point with brake on & then giving gas and holding then releasing clutch much easier. Computer nails rev match but screws up my hill starts, I would highly recommend as a first manual. I was considering something more powerful (Mustang/Camaro) and very very glad I pick the Corolla Hatchback manual.

[@hamsterama]

@@GC-kw1gq I know this is an older comment, but I was wondering if you have discovered the joy of the brake hold feature. It's the "B" button on the center console. Like you, this is my first manual car, and I bought it as a weekend toy (I use my automatic car on weekdays). Every time I start up this car, I press both the iMT and the brake hold buttons. As implied, brake hold keeps the brakes on, and it automatically releases once you press the gas pedal. So, you can be on an incline, with the gear shift in neutral, with both feet on the floor, and the car will not move. For steeper hills, though, you need to use the electronic parking brake. You can practice in a parking garage to feel out when to use the parking brake and when to use brake hold. Brake hold does not interfere with iMT. For better or for worse, I never bothered to master hill starts or starts on slight inclines. I figured, I paid for this amazing new technology, and there's no shame in using it.

[@christopherbassit2757]

@@andrew.woolman7449 no

[@thegreenpickel]

I bought the 2019 Corolla hatchback 6 speed last year and I still like it. The dash protrusion on the driver side has a benefit if you slide back and recline the seat. It offers support for your calves as your feet approach the side view mirror while in a reclined position. I work grocery and tend to take a nap on my lunch and this is a great feature.

[@Lefty1x]

Still like it now?

[@thegreenpickel]

@@Lefty1x I still like it, it's no GR, but it is fast enough to keep up with the crazy freeway traffic we have nowadays.

[@Lefty1x]

@@thegreenpickel nice, I’m planning on trading in my 2013 FRS for one. Had this car for 8 years so kinda hard to pull the trigger. Trying to make a decision between this and a a Honda hatch. Thank you for the fast reply.

[@staind039]

Save the manuals!

[@starrebornalpha]

Save them but also add the DCT's!!!!!!

[@2010ngojo]

Then buy them new, and buy them now.

[@staind039]

2010ngojo i bought my wrx new so I did my part .

[@2010ngojo]

@@staind039 Cool. Got a veloster n, but it wasn't new. Slightly used. Couldn't get the one in the color I want, because they're kinda rare right now.

[@blakestone75]

If you have the means to buy one new, do so. Then sell them in 7 years to us folks who will need to wait until then. Lol.

[@asefasgaert]

Love it, 16 minutes of praising the car and how fantastically engineered and built it is, and yet it's still called "disposable". Toyotas and other similar brands hold their value so well specifically because they aren't disposable; European luxury brands built to be leased are the actually disposable vehicles.

[@agenericaccount3935]

You dispose of things that have no soul. Therefore=still disposable. It's an appliance. A nice one, but one that you will trade in 36 months later and never look back.

[@millll111lllI]

Definitely disposable. In ten years, we're not going to look back on the 2020 Toyota Corolla like it was anything other than a turd.

[@Bryan-jj3if]

@japanwatchconnection it looks sick imo

[@vadim6385]

@@millll111lllI I'll prefer the Corolla to any of the pompous overengineered unreliable euro trash "with a soul" any day. At least the Corolla will be still running after 10-15 years with minimal maintenance

[@BruceLeedar]

I think 'disposable' is in reference to it not being a collectable, 'special' class of car, e.g. Honda S2000. Pretty much all compact cars besides some hot hatches and some luxury brand models would be considered 'disposable'.

[@TacticalToolbox]

Always love your Cinematography

[@bahbah52]

I literally just subscribed purely for the cinematography, all the car knowledge is just icing for me 😂😂

[@sonnydaniel9934]

InstaBlaster.

[@jamesiepooh7337]

Bought my XSE 6speed hatch 2 weeks ago, and I love this thing! Your first video on the hatch actually helped me decide.

[@DS..69]

@Floyd Waters Should of bought a Mazda hatch. Lol

[@abesickerz]

@James DeHart When he said it's not a sports car but its reliable, that's what has me thinking about getting one! BRZ/86 is the car i dream about but i love the reliability of the Toyota! Any thoughts after having your corolla for a year??

[@jamesiepooh7337]

@@abesickerz it's awesome! Have 20k miles on it now and it's been nothing but good to me. I did put lowering springs just to make it look a little more sporty but that's it. People do like to ask if it's fast and I just laugh and say a minivan would walk all over me!

[@MattN03]

@JamesiePooh what are you averaging for MPG?

[@jamesiepooh7337]

@@MattN03 36mpg all around

[@enticeman28]

We don't want that. We want the Gazoo Racing model!!!

[@boboutelama5748]

You will have to wait a little longer then. But for the moment, you have that, and it's not bad. If you looked at this review though, you would have grasp that the gazoo version on this base will be amazing. Also, they are inherent qualities to have slightly slower engines on a bombproof base like that. Like Mr. Goose said, you can drive this all day long like a complete psycho, and that thing will not burn too much fuel or have his ability to function reliably impared in any way. We are very near to the core of old Toyota fun cars.

[@thelionskiln]

I want that Yaris GR so much! Beauty

[@CatalystOfFire]

I also want a GR. But nobody wants to spend over 30 grand on a Yaris or a Corolla. Come on, guys. That's MR2 money!

[@2010ngojo]

@@CatalystOfFire If Hyundai can make the veloster n for under 30k, so can toyota. If ford can make the focus st for under 30k, so can Toyota. Though I doubt it will be available in NA. We rarely get the cool small cars.

[@yaboirico5221]

@@2010ngojo Scotty said it's coming with a Mazda turbo engine, 250hp or so, around 30k so no one would probably buy it, as you just saw, Toyota put time into the Multi link rear suspension which is why they wouldn't be able to sell it for cheap

[@bhobg]

Mark couldn't take the smile off his face. The magic of manual!

[@shushuyu]

who cares. the main goal is to get you to point a and point b. it doesn't matter if you can shift to a higher gear to go faster because if there's a car infront of you you'll be driving to their speed. then of course..there's the option of driving like a dumbass but hey..you'll reap what you sow at that point lol

[@AK-ZL1]

@@shushuyu That's pretty much the exact difference between an average driver and an enthusiast. Sure, most of driving is point A to point B, but if you enjoy driving, there can absolutely be more fun elements added for those who would have fun having them (p.ex: more powerful engine, stiffer suspension, LSD, better exhaust, etc...). At the end of the day, you can dilute pretty much anything to it's primary purpose, but if you get a kick out of it, there's no shame in making it more enjoyable. A job for instance is primarily a source of income, but hey if you can add things into your job to make it fun, why not? it will certainly spice life up a little.

[@Affalterbach1967]

5:06 Some day there will be a fine print video on where to pac the jacking pucks so they don't destroy the rocker panel or flimsy underbody fiberboard pieces.

[@savagegeese]

I was going to comment on how happy I was because it took me 2 seconds to get pads on jack points. Easy to raise no playing around.

[@DiscoFang]

@@savagegeese Bet Jack loves it when you put the pads on him.

[@Affalterbach1967]

@@savagegeese The fine print video suggestion/request was not facetious. How do you spot the jacking points, do you need to crawl under the car and look around ? Not every car has built-in pucks #BMW #track_ready.

[@starrebornalpha]

You probably filmed this before the official announcement that a Corolla GR is coming out for 2022! 257 HP :)

[@DearMajesty]

this needs more likes! Check this out Markkk!!!

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Yea.. find this out 2 weeks after I bought a Veloster N PP (yes the N is bangin .. but that GR... fuck

[@Ji9303]

I heard that gr is going to cost close to $40k

[@robob221]

Ji9303 more power, more money. For someone like me who is driving around a 10 year old Subaru, this car would be a little dream come true at a great price and insurance rate. What’s wrong with a normal 4 cylinder manual car, zooming around to the grocery store. People want everything.

[@4touchdowns1game29]

@@robob221 he wasn't saying the car is bad, does the 40 Grand is way too much for what you get. A new type r or the last of the focus rs's was thirty-five to forty Grand and would destroy this thing the only upside is Toyota reliability and build quality. If they could get a little bit more power and change a couple things it'll be worth the 40 gees. Sucks how choices for those types of cars are so limited nowadays. Who wants to buy a Subaru they're cool cars but their reliability sucks.

[@vinaybv1647]

Hey savagegeese! You are of the most practical car guy out there! Love you man!

[@headcharge666]

Thank you Mark for doing a manual review. I’ve had my manual Corolla XSE now for about 8 months, and still haven’t fallen in love with it. I appreciate the ride comfort, but I feel that the driving experience is pretty underwhelming. Anyway, I love the videos, and keep them coming!

[@thebladespawn]

This is disheartening compared to fiesta st owners. Hope u learn to love it!

[@gregblack4581]

Why not a accord sport 1.5 turbo. Can get them for 23 if you try.

[@stevenr1354]

Did you test the Honda Civics before you bought the Corolla?

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

I got rid of mine. Felt similar. Too electronic. Couldn't "feel" the road in the steering. Couldn't "feel" the clutch engagement in the pedal. Just felt overall boring. When would let my arms rest by my sides, the side bolsters really irritated my ulna nerves in my elbows, I was having constant nerve pain in my arms. I basically either had to deal with nerve pain, or hold my arms "up" somehow the whole time I was driving. There was zero trunk if you like having a "donut" spare... The fake exhaust pipe... I felt like the more I had it, the more I felt like it was rushed and made to look flashy rather than perform or give the driver a fun experience. I'm screaming around the streets now in my faithful old 2007 yaris 5 spd with 250k now! WAY more fun to drive! You have to floor it everywhere and you can definitely feel the road and the clutch engagement. It feels like I'm in the Fast and the Furious, as long as I don't notice the mini-vans flying past me all day long... lol I'm considering doing some mods to it since it's paid off, but the 1NZ-FE doesn't really have many affordable options that deliver real performance upgrades. It would be more for fun and tinkering with the car more than anything.

[@afcgeo882]

@@Isaiah-ft5nx I agree on the clutch and steering feel, but you’re comparing the feel of old, mechanical everything cars to modern ones. You can’t. Have you driven a GTI?

[@danporcaromusic]

3:25 I could not TELL YOU how many times i've smacked my knee on that. I work for a toyota dealership as a porter and I used to really dislike toyotas, especially corollas. This one was by far my favorite corolla because it felt oldschool in a such a good way. The dash actually has "some" distinction from the prior gen (which was flat and boring), the sense of style and usability of this cabin is really well suited if you are moving up from a 90's toyota or honda. Has all your essentials and nothing else you really don't need. That is subjective however, not all car buyers are the same. For me, it needs more power.

[@rootsmanuva82]

Sign of the apocalypse in 2020: You can get a manual transmission in a Corolla but not a BMW 3-Series. WTF is this world coming to...

[@JonathanPaulin]

The Corolla has offered a manual transmission since 1966.

[@rickkern5785]

No manual available in the Corvette either.

[@kevina2052]

Yeah, cheap cars have had manual transmissions year after year.. forever. WTF is wrong with you, not the world...?

[@gwot]

just about every "cheap" car in this class has a manual

[@dawnpoint]

For the first time in ever, the Corolla is “cool” and I want one.

[@ffwingman329]

Taylor Rhodes definitely not the first time they’ve been cool. If you’re unfamiliar, or you may have just forgotten, I would like to encourage you to take a look at the JDM corollas from the 70s- late 80s. They are pretty cool and since they’re older than 25 years, you can import them as a classic.

[@ffwingman329]

Oh and the old was are rwd😎

[@Tool0GT92]

I got one two months ago its great.

[@coloradomoto3001]

My 87 FX16 GTS was cooler than anything I’ve owned since.

[@blakestone75]

Check out sushpants on KZbin.

[@Dongsa]

If you covered this thing, you've gotta cover the Hyundai Elantra GT N Line.

[@MrAwesomepants69]

Yes!!!

[@phobruh1787]

ABSOLUTELY

[@haydenlarson8617]

Yes! I’ve only seen like 1 decent review of it so far. The N Line and the Forte GT with a manual.

[@Tool0GT92]

No one within a hundred miles of my area had one in a manual so I bought the corolla.

[@seriouscatisserious]

@@haydenlarson8617 *manuel

[@chrisa2223]

Jack has a great voice. He should be a game show host!

[@jcn694]

Thank you for adding to my post-hoc rationalization. I bought this car a year ago. First car besides my 2009 VW where I didn’t want to trade it in after a year. Does everything very well.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Good choice.

[@jonathanolson4262]

I had a Corolla and put over 275,000 miles on it. The most reliable car I have ever owned. Good to see they are making them look good now too.

[@frijolito1845]

Had this car for a year and I absolutely love it!!

[@FamousWithoutBrad]

Turbowski’s supposed to show up to review super cars, why isn’t he in this video?

[@jameswillard1]

I’m going to have a heart attack if he ever shows up again. I wonder if he’s jealous of the fact that Jack kind of came out of nowhere

[@carholic-sz3qv]

i totally need to see him again

[@marianosagastegui]

"Shevy man" me miss him

[@zbqb84a]

@@carholic-sz3qv If he ever comes back, I expect everyone will once again shit all over him immediately. But yeah, I'd love to seem him back.

[@taishou94]

Amazing review thank you! I feel like Toyota missed the opportunity to make a more "Sportier" TRD version. It's kinda a waste in the Camry and Avalon. It really reminds me of the FX16 from the late 80's. Also I love the Initial D Eurobeat feature on 14:15! They need to make the Corolla back to it's sporty Trueno days!

[@Robby94LS]

Yeah I don't understand this at ALL!! TRD Avalon, Camry, and even RAV-4... But not the Corolla? Especially now that Ford is no longer selling the Focus and Fiesta ST in the states, it's an OPEN market! Sure there's the Civic Si and the N, but the Fords were so CHEAP!

[@dil6969]

Exactly! This car is just begging to get a factory performance version. It fits the existing character of the car so much better. I feel the same level of disappointment in Toyota as I did with Honda as they never released a Fit Si in the US. Moreover, I really doubt there will be a manual transmission in the next Corolla. Very few new car buyers are looking for a manual, and those that do are usually extremely price-conscious and not looking to bang gears at every stop light. I'm keeping a tight hold on my 5-speed Miata because I know it's fast becoming a museum piece.

[@tinhinnh]

They seem to focus on fuel economy with their small cars

[@michaelw2263]

It really boggles my my mind why Toyota would make a sporty version of an Avalon. A Camry maybe... but I'd rather have a hotter version of the Corolla or 86 or even Yaris before those two.

[@axial27]

GR Corolla coming in 2022

[@Piderbuster]

I'm really impressed by how Jack has improved his presenting skills over the past year! Keep it up! You guys are the best

[@Winsto25]

Geese out here driving stick since he was a zygote

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

Winsto25 practicing on the umbilical cord

[@rkalla]

LOL

[@RanchoTexano]

Best thing about this car is your intro music

[@chocolatewheelchair]

This generation Corolla has the best low beam headlights in the class.

[@K03sport]

... In looks or function? Sad, Toyota can give you an led projector for under $30k, but VW can't (even at $35k, VW doesn't provide them standard)

[@jasonw8124]

We have a 2020 Corolla HB, the headlights SUCK. Even IIHS bags on them. My Q60 and Titan are WAYYYYYY WAYYY damn better. Otherwise, the car is amazing. Can't beat it for $20K before tax!

[@jeffcon123]

Oh I agree like a fucking space ship hella bright

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Jason W infinit Q60 is almost $30K more. The Corolla is the only compact car that has LED low beams at any trim level. They’re super bright.

[@davevolz6138]

Toyota, in general, has terrible headlights. I don’t drive it at night out of fear.I noticed Audi and Mercedes and BMW all have better lights

[@DiscoFang]

Was that a goose on the road at 16:17? Savage.

[@nikkisavo7293]

I've had the 2019 version of this hatch since July 2019. She's got 20k miles on her. The piano black is my biggest complaint. I wipe down the seats every so often with interior cleaning wipes, and they take the Jean dye right off it. My interior still looks and feels almost completely brand new. (save for the piano black lol). Other than that, it's a FANTASTIC vehicle. Such a looker. 😍

[@TasteTheRambo]

This is officially the best video titled "Lukewarm fun" on KZbin.

[@kotarojujo2737]

14:09 nice initial D reference right there

[@uneducatedgrub]

Well spotted!

[@slowgoat6089]

Iki Rama - Please explain

[@Epitopi]

@@slowgoat6089 Dashboard shows "Running in the 90's" a music from Initial D, the racing anime.

[@eVerProductions1]

Yeah if you watched in 1080p 4K 120fps

[@milesahead1829]

You guys together are a good combo. When talking it makes for a good debate and better understanding of the nuances of the car, and it was natural.

[@NipponStiqqyPaint]

Favorite part of every video from Jack: ya kno ima big boi, right?!

[@lucaskowcz8437]

I have a corolla hatch 6 speed!!! I love it! Cheaper to insure to my old Lexus IS. Also gas mileage is fantastic! Everyone who has driven said it’s the best corolla in the last 30 years. It’s a great daily. Seats are comfortable and it’s just easy to live with on a daily basis. Granted I’m a tad paranoid with rock chips and keeping the car clean, maybe too much so for a econobox.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I think the SE is the best option to keep the econobox really economical.

[@donr8773]

Love you guys review. I’ve watched several reviews. Many good ones, but none of them went into the rear suspension, as you did, great information and explains a lot. I just purchased a 2021 w/6 speed manual, silver w/black roof. It is everything you guys said it is. The comments on the light color interior, I’m sure, are spot on. It does look good new. I am guessing the rear seat shot was for fun because I am 6’1” and I do fit with a bit of knee room. Entering the back seat though is a little difficult with the feet hitting the interior. Great review. Thanks.

[@afcgeo882]

Yeah… you fell for their stupid. The Golf and GTI have rear multi-link independent suspensions and still manage to have leading rear seat and cargo room in the class. So much for that bullshit.

[@JJFLD]

I drove the manual sedan and I 110% agree with you, that transmission gives zero reasons & excuses to buy the slush box.

[@DS..69]

Unless you have a bum left knee or leg.

[@iheartgs400]

I drove this car last year at Toyotafest demo event I was impressed by its handing and driving dynamics. I totally agree with the lack of space in rear. It’s no wonder the Civic hatchback is selling so well functional trunk matters.

[@fredwilliams7893]

Mixing humor with the reviews is what keeps me comming back! loved how he bunched himself up in the back seat !😂👍

[@tineshboopathy9819]

There should be a review of the manual Mazda 3 Hatch and how that compares to the manual Corolla Hatch. These two vehicles are the most direct competitors to one another, the rest of the segment are turbocharged.

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Agreed !

[@Combine1331]

Probably the best Toyota Corolla 2020 video on KZbin right now! Excellent video. Thank you, guys!

[@basithph8958]

The Corolla Hatch with a manual transmission definitely makes me smile 😊 #savethemanuals

[@dogdaybreak3157]

100% agree. The manual is the only way to buy this car unless you sit in bumper to bumper all the time. Wish the sedan came in XSE trim in the USA as well.

[@Matt-xk5si]

So this comes with a stick but the Supra doesn’t?

[@jamestorrens645]

Sadly, no.

[@quikgt]

Mike L IKR

[@Frodokeuh]

no they don't have manual for the Z4 lol

[@luka_abh]

@@Frodokeuh BMW does have a 6 speed manual to fit the B58, they just didn't put it in Z4 and Supra

[@b-conn6624]

Logic

[@TheMehairy]

I bought the 2020 manual hatch in january. I definitely burst into laughter a few times watching this because your review is so spot on and relatable. Very lukewarm fun and small interior. Manual shifts great though, I do wish I could turn off the hill assist however.

[@4orrcountry]

Why would you want to?

[@georgehugh3455]

Kudos to Jack for literally stuffing himself into that back seat - LMFAO!

[@jackd1582]

Yup

[@alankcpa]

This takes me back to my old pocket rocket a 1987 Corolla FX-16 GT-S with the MR2 twin cam 4AGE engine.

[@nateavery2875]

I'm always amazed how great these cheap cars have become. Very nice looking.

[@Zoogler]

Had this video in the background and every time you said Manuel it startled me

[@coldstonecanc3rgang994]

I got in a 2021 Corolla after having driven a 2018 for a few years, and holy hell I was weirded out. The damned thing was quieter and rode smooth. It lost the charm of the angry 4 cylinder rattle and the suspension that would turn every ride over rough pavement into a wooden coaster; however, in terms of comfort, I am much happier with the new car. Don't forget the power steering is really light and precise. No effort at all.

[@rkalla]

Jack you are killing the reviews - informative and funny man, keep em coming!

[@maxcactus7]

Made it all the way to 60 mph while still in second gear. Awesome!!

[@metallicamaniac318]

I have a 19 Hatch in Blue Flame. Have a CVT but I’m more than happy with the car! It’s a daily, it’s a Toyota, can’t go wrong there. 257 HP Hoy Hatch is coming!!! Toyota confirmed for 2022 Mindel year!

[@C.JG.]

Glossy plastic omg! Are that the ashes of Turbowski? LOL

[@3ducs]

Yes, that are the ash of Turbowski.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Maybe an Earn full of blow judging by the way he gummed it excitedly. 😬

[@jeffruebens8355]

See the written Car & Driver article comparing 5 manual hatchbacks. They have the Corolla in 5th place, however it might be the most reliable. They put the Civic in 1st place and the Mazda3 in second place, and wrote that the Mazda3 was the best for long trips.

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

I had a 6 speed MT 2019 Hatchback XSE. It was quick, fun, and looked super slick with some window tint. It was definitely love at first test drive. It was very quiet on the road. It drove very smooth. However, I grew to dislike it over the course of a year. From the easy electronic clutch, to the electronic steering box, and the seat bolstering that was perfectly making contact with and irritating both of my ulna nerves at my elbows, I was growing tired of it. Compared to my 2007 Yaris 5 speed MT, I felt very "disconnected" from the road. Hugging corners felt sort of scary, because I had zero steering wheel road feedback in the way that I'm used to, so I couldn't "feel" the traction and whether or not it was starting to slip. The clutch was very smooth and easy, but you couldn't "feel" the engagement in the pedal. I did like the iMT button, because it would rev match for me in a downshift, but it definitely became a handicap and my heel-toe practicing had suffered as a result in that car. Where am I today? I got rid of the 2019 hatchback and kept my 2007 Yaris. Partly because of money, but honestly I am happier for it. My elbows no longer hurt from the bolstering and I enjoy the overall mechanical simple feel of the Yaris. There's something to be said for simplicity. My only regret is that when my Yaris finally dies (it's at 250k mi now, and running strong), I'm worried that it may be hard to find a good used Yaris/equivalent manual transmission car to replace it that isn't too modern with electronics. I will add that the trunk in the Hatchback is laughable at best. They somehow managed to eliminate every bit of trunk space in that car... It's mind boggling really. My Yaris sedan had twice the trunk space. The rear seats are a bit tough to get into because the back doors don't open as wide as you might hope, but I believe it's the same on the non-hatchback corollas. Also, this is a personal gripe... With all of the electronic "wonders" of cars, they still haven't managed to make a manual transmission remote start. SERIOUSLY? The clutch is electronic! Sounds like another sly way to persuade customers out of manuals and into something less reliable... (looking at you CVTs). I know, I'm old school. I'd would be happy with a new car that didn't cost a small fortune with manual transmission with a radio, A/C/Heat, and roll down windows. What? I can dream can't I? Why can't they make sub-10k cars that are brand new with a 1NZ-FE and a tried and true 5 speed? These things have long since paid for the engineering costs of manufacturing and they last FOREVER. They don't care about us, only profit, that's why. *END RANT* My least favorite feature had to be this new thing Toyota does. They have cellular technology in the car that allows them to remotely view your car.... That can probably tell them ALL of the diagnostics. For example; They used to call my cell phone and rudely ask me why I hadn't taken my car in to get service when I went "over" my mileage. As if they are my parents or something. Funny thing is, that I had gotten the oil changed at Valvoline, but I shouldn't have to call *Mommy Toyota* and tell her what I'm doing with my car that I paid for. It's very unnerving. It's got like an On-Star equivalent. Who's to say they won't deny you service/repair/trade-in value if you rev the engine to high for their liking one too many times. I don't know, but it gives me a bad gut feeling. Seems like another way to potentially screw the customers if you ask me.

[@antonioalvarado1541]

Excellently said!

[@rebeltvr6046]

As a Honda guy, I'm impressed with Toyota for bringing these low-cost MTs. Good job, Toyota.

[@COYGunners]

This is what I call the “economy-enthusiast” car. Fast enough for having fun but not into the same game of far more complicate or expensive hatches like a gti an st or an si. I drive a manual Ford Fiesta (not st) and as slow as it is it’s really well tuned for having some fun in the backroads, save gas and has been pretty reliable.

[@jeffcon123]

Fernando Mora my focus has a trash transmission I hate automatics so much.. I’m ready to unload my turd for something manual

[@COYGunners]

jeffcon123 even manual Focus is a good ride. Sry to hear you fell with the “powershit”

[@Daniel88santos]

The car channel with the best intro's ... very good taste with the music. Keep it like that :)

[@leightaylor806]

Nice video!! Such a great review!. And Jack has really come along way too, and is equally as entertaining to watch and listen to as Mark is Thanks for the heads up on Speed Academy Going there now to see their modded corolla

[@spletest8977]

I'm not really a Toyota fan but I gotta give the props for the new Corolla hatch and I gotta give them props again for offering a manual on a higher trim than base model with no options.

[@alijamili6522]

This car with the bigger 2.5 engine from the Camry would be pretty cool with the manual.

[@tu6198]

Thanks for this video, i was born in the USA but grew up in el Salvador for cultural awareness purposes. Every toyota, nissan, mitsubishi, and honda were manual transmission over there. They were fun to drive, i haven't cared for toyota for more than 15 years until now.

[@blmb047]

I own one. It’s a pretty fun car. Slow as hell, but i average 37 mpg and turn in is pretty good.

[@rightlanehog3151]

It is great to hear from an actual owner.

[@blmb047]

The review seems pretty accurate. The hatch space isn’t the best, and the shifter throws being long. I have the white interior and I’m also a mechanic at a body shop, but I don’t get it all that dirty. I just clean it often and got some cheap seat covers.

[@eternallogic6394]

@@blmb047 but you own the automatic though

[@blmb047]

Eternal Logic no. It’s a 6 speed. I have vids on my channel.

[@kevinnorris6558]

Eternal Logic If the person said that they felt the throws were long, why would you think they were talking about an automatic?

[@quackman]

You guys are seriously funny and humorously serious about cars!

[@joemama9593]

i am nearly violently mad for not getting the manual

[@camelfetus1812]

My 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 was a load of fun, but something would break every few months. Excited to have a… warm hatch… that only needs an oil change every few thousand miles.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

the upcoming 1.6l GR model should be called the FX16 for old time's sake

[@ac0char]

Totally agree. The back seat space is really small. After a year driving the Corolla Hatch it traded in. As well the CVT had a weird pause after a rolling stop .. so making a turn at an intersection can get scary. (not apparent if you it in sport mode).

[@rightlanehog3151]

I suppose Toyota settled for a smaller sized hatch because other markets get a more spacious wagon with a longer wheel base to go along with the hatch and sedan.

[@ac0char]

Right Lane Hog Yes that would been a keeper if they had the wagon here. The hatch space was so bad when I was switching out my winters. I was only able to put one in the hatch and fold all the back seats. Definitely not for people with small children.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@ac0char I drive a 05 Vibe. I credit Toyota for adding so many features and performance to the new hatch but practicality has gone down the tubes compared to the Matrix/Vibe. In terms of size, this new hatch can almost be viewed as an upgraded Yaris hatch.

[@ac0char]

Right Lane Hog Totally agreed. Mr Dad had a Vibe and loved it. when he saw the Corolla hatch he asked what happened to the cargo space and head room.

[@zenden6564]

In my local Toyota Dealership Spares department they have a Toyota Product card about 15" by 8" standing up on the counter. The card announces the Toyota pitch is "Honour, Reliability and Respect" for you as their customer. Now for a lot of companies that might prattle that out we know it can only be total BS; but on the other hand we know for Toyota it is true. And I appreciate that. I respect engineering for reliability and I honour Toyota for achieving that with an "ordinary" appliance.

[@afcgeo882]

Bullshit. Toyota is just as bad as every other company. They don’t honor any promises they make. My Rav4 Hybrid is supposed to get free scheduled maintenance for 2 years/25,000 miles and that includes 10,000 mile oil changes, UNLESS you tow often, use the car to make many short trips or use the car in very cold temperatures and then it’s every 5,000 miles. I live in NYC, so most of my driving is 5 miles or less. Toyota refused to make the free oil change at 5,000 unless the dealer can somehow determine it needed a change, which is of course bullshit since the inly way is to send it out for testing. The oil changes are for PREVENTIVE maintenance. They’re not supposed to wait until the oil has failed! Toyota stuck to it after lengthy phone calls. I told the dealer service manager this and he saw the notes in the case and shook his head. He said they do this all the time. His boss told him to do the oil change, on the dealership. Toyota hasn’t been an honorable company for decades.

[@rodm209]

@15:00 "this new chassis rides like luxury mid sized sedans of yore". This statement has me sold.

[@jayespi37]

I own 3 manual cars, and love them all

[@radudeATL]

Oh, and I'll say it again: Teamwork makes the video dreamwork!

[@jaysefmacmanus8858]

The fake exhaust outlets are atrocious. Can we please just stop with this fad? It reminds me too much of the douchey kid in high school who cut the OEM springs in order to slam his Cavalier.

[@tinhinnh]

Jaysef MacManus at least you don’t have to replace the outlets

[@MADLITS1K]

I like them on some cars this one included it’s a smooth look imo

[@carlosandleon]

real exhausts will melt the plastic due to higher exhaust temp due to emissions reasons.

[@jaysefmacmanus8858]

@@tinhinnh I would be more understanding if exhaust was routed to actually exit through these outlets, but the ones on this car are completely non-functional.

[@jaysefmacmanus8858]

@@MADLITS1K Its going to look awkward as hell on a cold morning when the visible steam is pumping out of some random pipe under the car... and not its exhaust tips. But hey, that's just me. To each their own.

[@crittendon1000]

You can get this car in XSE manual with the full black interior. Don't have to get get white seats according to Toyota's build site. But you do have to get the CVT to get the JBL system in a package option.

[@gcash2074]

This was a great review. Car sounds like a great second car for around town.

[@mss627]

One of the big advantages of owning mannys, besides the fun factor, was the fact that they got better fuel economy and were faster than automatics. That's no longer the case. I think I'm ready to bow down to the superiority of the bots. Having said that, give Toyota credit. They've done everything humanly possible to make manuals almost as foolproof as automatics.

[@afcgeo882]

The CVT in this car is over 1 second slower than the manual, but is much more fuel efficient. If you drive the CVT in manual mode you’ll be faster, but lose the efficiency and the transmission may overheat prematurely.

[@samgab]

I can't wait for the *END* of the era of having multi-media consoles stuck up on the centre top of the dash like an afterthought.

[@TheWwong]

I agree. But it looks like they just keep getting bigger and bigger............

[@sebastiengreen1517]

Such a review about the driving but not a single word about how the steering feels...

[@Namesi]

Those gears sound painfully tall for an N/A car; shorter ratios and a few choice bolt ons would make this car very satisfying.

[@afcgeo882]

The overdrive year needs to produce good economy, so yeah, the gears are tall, but also, the clutch is rubbery and lacks input feel and the shifter is ridiculously long and set too far back to be comfortable. The shifts are long and not crisp. There is ZERO of that Civic/GTI shifting feel. Literally fun only for those who haven’t driven any other manual for 20 years.

[@wcmauldin81]

Thanks for mentioning the community that loves these cars and does buy them to mod them out. For many these cars are not disposable.

[@Vesperia342]

Good thing they're bringing in the GR model to the states, it'll be really interesting. Still sad about the cargo and rear seat room.

[@2010ngojo]

Confirmed for the states?

[@Vesperia342]

www.caranddriver.com/news/a32109250/toyota-corolla-gr-hot-hatch-confirmed-2022/

[@2010ngojo]

@@Vesperia342 30k starting would be a hard sell. 25k would be a better starting price.

[@remotecontrolaxe]

Yeah, having seen one in person, if you keep the cargo low enough to not impede on visibility, it has less cargo space than the trunk in my iA sedan (also bought a manual). The rear legroom isn't great in it, but apparently not here either.

[@natural_law]

Another Toyota collabo . This time with Mazda😒

[@AwesomeBob]

The clean shots of the car really add joy to the watching experience.

[@dmitry8340]

Good intro by Jack!

[@GiGaSzS]

I really like your reviews. They do not seek constant technology/design changes, but instead they are more practical and fact driven. For example the independent rear suspension is hardly mentioned by other reviewers. They rather complain why the dash is not like the one on top of the line cars :| Keep up the good work.

[@maxhumber6170]

I'm 6"1' and I was hitting my legs against that bump myself.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I drove one of these a few months ago and I was extremely impressed. I want to buy one of these as a good daily for the next couple of years. Now that I know someone has modified one of these I'll see what these do with minor modifications.

[@BarnStangz]

Please, when you review the Gazoo model, when it makes it to the states, can you make sure Jack gets a Mohawk haircut and is eating some Arby's for the opening scene!?

[@gregnixon1296]

Laws do not allow for drivers to be on their cell phones, but car manufacturers are putting big screen, interactive tv's on the dashboard.

[@millipekmez577]

so can we get excited for the upcoming gazoo racing version of this car?

[@SuzannaMcGee]

I just got a 2020 Corolla SE Hatchback manual last week. So so so excited. It looks gorgeous in this scarlet (orange/red) color. Only, I have no sport button for a sport mode. Is that true that the manual doesn't come with a sport button? If so, why?

[@xzst]

Too bad you guys dont get the wagon version. It fixes the "family car" issue completely.

[@subeyguy66]

I drove one with full intentions of purchase, but I brought the wife and kiddos, no dice. No room in the hatch. Laughably small.

[@rightlanehog3151]

So true, the long wheel base wagon in Europe transforms the usefulness of this car. Our hatch is like an upgraded Yaris.

[@DiscoFang]

Does it come as a manual option and the 1.2T?

[@xzst]

@@DiscoFang Yes. You can only get the manual with the 1.2 which is quite a shame.

[@afcgeo882]

@@xzst The wagon with the 2.0 hybrid is practically an ideal car for me. Efficient, fast, quiet, practical and actually good looking! I’m so sad we don’t get one in North America. The Corolla Cross is a bummer in comparison.

[@b-conn6624]

Getting a GR hatch if they make them as badass as they say they will. I totally get what these guys are saying tho about having a slower and more reliable car. I had a Saturn for years that I would just red line everywhere cause it was fun. Never got loose or a speeding ticket.

[@erikn.7540]

It is fairly incredible that the Yaris hatchback has more rear seat room than this.

[@omgahandlelol]

as a manual and small car enthusiast, i really am still excited about the new corolla 6speed

[@omgahandlelol]

that being said, my gk5 has more rear leg room.

[@omgahandlelol]

also thanks for reviewing this car

[@BRZFA24]

You can actually get the Corolla with the blue flame color (like the one being reviewed) with black interior, only the gray patch in the seats are changed to a light gray almost silver color as stated at 3:05. I know since I own the Corolla with the black interior and in the Blue Flame color. 😉

[@flamefox5000]

I remember being excited for this facelift. Now I’m absolutely hyped for the GR hot hatch coming to America. Even if it’s fwd, that hot hatch will probably be my next car

[@smithsfan425]

Awd baby!

[@ThEOuTdOoRGuRu-JW]

its a 3 cylinder motor lol

[@manojsagolsem6377]

I understand American dont like manual shift. The sheer pleasure of able to control the gears is amazing.. driving Auto shift is boring.

[@wristofkings]

What's enjoyable on a back road becomes an annoying chore in traffic, which is where we spend most of our time behind the wheel. Besides, the rev hang that's programmed into most new cars' ECUs kill all the fun of a stick anyway.

[@cfoscoop]

Would love to find one of these now for less than what it sold for new but it really is tough out there lol