Should You Buy a TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID? (Test Drive & Review 2020 1.8)

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[@Jerichocassini]

Matt must be a BMW driver at heart. If he's getting Lane Keeping Assist feedback as he changes lanes on the motorway it is because he didn't bother to use his indicator.

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@kevinbarry71]

Land rover driver; close enough

[@kevinbarry71]

Land rover driver; close enough

[@Qas010]

😂😂

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Drives one handed too.

[@bigshort9296]

I have been blown away by my Toyota’s reliability and the customer service is incredibly good.

[@tardeliesmagic]

My 2015 1.3L CVT Yaris is brilliant!

[@jayjay378378]

We use this as a driving instructor car 70 mpg great reliability done 38k miles in just 14 months never had a single issue 🙂

[@whitemoor66]

Would never have even considered one of these in the past - until this generation. Good looking, nice interior, great fuel economy, good ride and handling and you just know it will be reliable. In this class of car I think it would be at the top of my list now.

[@pscollier1]

I have a 2022 Corolla Altis 1.8 saloon (no hybrids were available due to the chip shortage). Over the years, I've had all sorts of cars, new and used from LandCruisers and Pajeros to BMWs and Golf GTIs. What you can say for Toyota, while not the most exciting, is that they are comfortable and have fantastic air con. The extra initial outlay will be recouped as they simply don't go wrong. I think as you get older, you start to prioritize other things in a daily driver car - relative comfort, reliability and economy. On a long run at 110kmh (70 mph ish) it uses about 4.8l/100km with 3 people and luggage on board, which I think is about 49mpg US or 58mpg UK. I have nothing to complain about with the car.

[@steveb4012]

The estate version of this was on my Wife's company car list a few years ago. Nice car, a black Excel model is quite eye catching. The reason the boot is smaller on the 2.o litre is that they have to accommodate the battery in the boot. The GR Sport Hatchbacks with larger wheels are nice too. Good video as usual.

[@alanhunns9157]

Thanks for the Corolla test. I am a long term VW/Audi customer and always dismissed Toyotas as being boring and unstylish. Well our car was written off while parked and Direct Line (excellent service) loaned us a new style Yaris hybrid, and much to our surprise we loved it - funky looks, nice high crossover style driving position, comfortable and quiet, but as you found with the Corolla, the fuel economy is almost unbelievable - high 60s edging into low 70s. The thing is so darned clever, harvesting the power usually wasted from braking or coasting downhill and giving you back miles of battery quiet travel. It is mostly used in and about London, but cruises happily on motorways in the 70s. The old Yaris looked a bit lacklustre, but the new one is everything one needs in a small car - can’t understand why you don’t see more of them! Thanks for all the entertaining videos.

[@ThePANDA1885]

You are, hands down, the best motoring channel on KZbin. I've only just discovered you but am loving your common sense approach to motoring reviews.

[@duncMAC150]

Just makes me think I need a holiday even more! Great video, the new corolla is genuinely a good looking car it's not bad in wagon form either, I've not driven a corolla since the old bugeyed one's.

[@stephenlane9168]

Loving these videos Matt. Started watching them from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and now watching from the UK 🇬🇧 and sooo entertaining, love the wry humour buddy 👌👏🙏

[@mikeball1862]

We have a 2018 1.8 Auris, just done a return trip to Newcastle from London (600 miles) and averaged 59 mpg based on a steady motorway cruising speed of 70 mph. As Matt says, it just does the job very well

[@gravemind6536]

About the same as my 1.2T petrol gives but the difference is the hybrid will spank it in the city where I get 40mpg and yours barely drops.

[@jdmguy44]

Agree with your comments. I find the two litre version very tempting. I love the looks of the Corolla too.

[@Tony-jf5tx]

Hi Matt A great video with good true advice the drive through Spain 🇪🇸 brings back family memories all the best mate

[@allthingsadventurous6568]

Your reviews are 1st class. Excellent delivery 👏

[@williampope3796]

Very concise review. Nice scenery for sure. Enjoyed your take on a very capable car. If fuel prices get any worse…we’ll all be driving one of these autos. Thanks again.

[@timwattison4419]

I got the 2 litre GR Sport version, 184 bhp, 0- 60, 7.8 sec. It returns 50.3 mpg driven in eco or in an aggressive mode. I can't fault it tbh. It looks great and no chav mobile like the German stuff you mention. Solid and reliable 👌 Now just to import me a real GR version from the States 😁

[@harveyschofield4619]

I saw these being built in the Burnaston factory earlier this week - one comes off the line roughly every 2 minutes! I honestly never really noticed these on the road before now, but having seen them really close up, I have to say they are pretty good to look at.

[@lelake388]

Got one of these as a replacement car for a few days….very impressed by it..the fuel economy was excellent and around the town the battery powered driving was brilliant..

[@Tuffluk]

Excellent review, covering all bases and rightly advising that they are not cheap yet. Great cars and better than its competitors. I almost bought one two years ago when you could buy one for 15k. Left it too late and they shot up in price. Big mistake gulp

[@Anonymous-ib8so]

Lucky escape more like

[@DALENENDONSLAUGHT]

Nice review mate. The Corolla is always appreciated for what it is in Africa. The older had great reliability and surprisingly can do more than expected. I'm in Spain at the moment too and wanted something like this. Ended up with a Micra instead 😭😭

[@kamrulalom8610]

This is the video I was waiting for 👏👏👏👏👏, was really tempted by this car a few years ago. Thanks

[@bearbear807]

i had different cars in life like 335d and cooper s, due to work was given one and i immediately fell in love with it how quiet it is and when i step out i was like hell no toyota has come a long way! Compares to the Auris it is just a completely different car on how supple it rides and handles, it does grip and grip but a shame the steering is too light. Went with the 2.0 GR touring which is a looker! With fuel prices this high, when you stuck in traffic, your engine is not idling yet you get cold a/c coming! Brilliant!

[@johncarnie3726]

The 2 litre has the 12 volt battery in the boot, hence the boot is smaller! I’ve never been keen on oilers, so the 1.8 Corolla with an mpg (round town) of 65mpg (with fuel today at 1.81) and no access to a home charger so pure electric and phevs out of the question - it was by far the best choice in todays economic climate!

[@alastairmcarthur2598]

Agree, this is why the boot is smaller more batteries for the 2ltt

[@trustinflames1022]

Good review, seriously considering moving over to a hybrid before I make move over to EV in the future. I personally think that the new Corolla is a great looking car. I am looking getting a Lexus IS/GS hybrid. Anyway, keep up the great reviews, keep them coming.

[@cardude5323]

Absolutely spot on review. They are an amazing tool for a job. Our auris is close to 200k onnthe clock. Get a solid 55mpg all day and hasn't cost a penny in repairs. They will warranty the hybrid system for 150k.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Impressive

[@ged3680]

Hello Matt, excellent review. saw 100’s of them in Australia when we spent a year there 2019-2020. Seems as though the hire car companies use them. We decided to get a 2.0 litre CH-R when we got back. It’s nearly two years old now and is a great car. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

[@HighPeakAutos]

The 2.0 is definitely the one to go for

[@friedookiehil]

My wife has a 1.2T (South African spec) Corolla hatch similar to your test car. I use it a lot and absolutely LOVE it! Excellent handling and lively engine and good looks deviate from boring Toyota stigma.

[@gravemind6536]

I have the Auris with this engine its brilliant.

[@martinhogg5337]

Very good review ! I recently, on your recommendation got a report on a second hand car from Car Vertical. They were super quick and efficient just as you said! The report gave me confidence to proceed so thank you!

[@arsensarkissian7927]

Great review and good to see the Corolla getting the recognition it deserves. It’s because I’m a petrolhead and have been burnt by the so called premium manufacturers that these cars are the way to go. Solid, reliable, great customer service and they won’t cost the earth to run! Also, Toyota standard warranty is 5 years and Lexus is 3 years, just fyi. Their extended warranty once you service your car with them as you mentioned is unbeatable.

[@111msw]

My 2.0L Excel is averaging 60mpg with some journeys in the 70s, it’s my first Toyota Hybrid and with fuel costs heading the wrong direction it’s super economical………great vid 👍

[@volt8684]

Just £38k

[@johndown99]

Looking forward to getting my Touring Sports 2.0 soon. Thanks for excellent reassuring video.

[@Stevenspielburger]

Nice review Matt, hybrids really have come on leaps and bounds. The new Yaris is great too, a real looker and capable of a realistic 70 plus mpg around town

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Agree - Mrs had a Yaris (new) back in 2008, and it was a decent car - but the new one looks brilliant

[@nicholasroy1025]

Brilliant as always Matt! :) love how you get in a car review while on holiday!! ;)

[@Profetmaf]

Nice and right on the spot review, as usual ! Can't agree more with everything you said about that Corolla. It's my company car for almost one year, and against any expectation, I love it. Previous one was a Renault Megane wagon 1.5dci 90/95 . Terrible car in comparison. Be aware though, front tires don't last long. Mine did 35000km, almost flat. Average fuel milage is about 4.8l/100km (58.9 uk mpg) for my personnal use (mainly highway). I have the 1.8l version.

[@subhan7782]

Really economical car and In the excel trim with a 2.0L its performance and pretty good and Has a good interior when optioned out and looks better from the outside

[@Anonymous-ib8so]

My Seat Leon does 70 plus mpg and has free VED. Far better all round

[@nostalgiachannel318]

@@Anonymous-ib8so what about your repair bills and yours only does 70mpg on a run not local

[@subhan7782]

@@Anonymous-ib8so did you miss the part where he said its better than all the competitors

[@peterawlings6568]

Excellent and straightforward review. I like each of your videos! I wonder how the Corolla matches against the new Honda Jazz though?

[@AlexBell1991]

Good review, I am currently toying with one to replace my Seat that is coming towards the end of its life. I also wanted to point a few things out from a Toyota Employee point of view. 1. The lane keep assist will not let you change lanes unless you use your indicator. You can turn it off when you start the car but it will turn itself back on each time you do start. Don't be a typical BMW driver and indicate ;) 2. I personally wouldn't recommend buying one as your Spain car. If you leave it sat for a week or two. The 12v battery will drain and you'll have a car that won't start. You can always charge the battery via a trickle charger but that can take anywhere between 8-12 hours to charge. Most hybrid cars aren't made to stand, they're made to be driven on a daily basis. Other than that, they are cracking cars! Look really stylish now that Toyota are attempting to appeal towards a younger audience.

[@Aruneh]

Literally just got mine yesterday, the 2.0 though, really like it!

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s the one I’d have too

[@tomthepigeon6272]

Very nice car. Thanks for that positive information Matt. 😄👋

[@hinchh8874]

We bought a Auris hybrid a few years ago, It`s been the most reliable car we`ve ever own`d. Best mpg I`ve got on a long motorway drive was 72mpg, I`m so pleased with it I bought myself a Lexus NX300h.....even better.

[@bck0001]

Keep filming in Spain as much as possible, good scenery and a good review!

[@kevinwestk7958]

Bought a 2017 Auris hybrid just over 2 years ago and very pleased with it no issues with it and can achieve 60-75 mpg will definitely get a new version when i am ready for a replacement

[@Tahvyy]

🤩Yayyy🥳, The Corolla 🤣. I call mine my little “Slider” aka daily. It’s a 2.0 sedan 6sp. I love it for what it is. It’s the first car that I don’t worry about failing on me. And the Range Rover sits most of the time now but I’ll admit when I get in that rover it’s hard to get back into the Corolla 😩. I thought I’d keep this Corolla forever and then they released a Corolla GR 😤. Anyway great review as always . 🇺🇸

[@laurencechapman1990]

I really like toyotas these days. I hired an aygo hybrid when I visited Portugal in February. I was very impressed with it and driving around the local area it would only use battery. I think it has EV power up until 50mph.

[@aiva.s]

Great review as usual Matt, always enjoying your videos! Have you considered doing a review of E92 3 Series? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I haven't seen that on your channel yet 😁

[@panchopuskas1]

My wife's had one for a couple of years now (in Spain it's called the Toyota Auris Hybrid).....brilliant car. The only thing I don't like is the floppy suspension, but that can be adjusted......drives like a dream.....superb handling.....

[@ahmetyavuz8914]

Great review Matt, you’ve very well put Corolla as a contender against the “other” bunch…But surely, in its own way (i.e can’t understand why the road insulation is still weak though…)

[@sparky6996]

Couldn't agree more..thats why I bought honda accord cu2 2.4..but i did get rid of my bmw..the hybrids are so expensive. Love this car in 2ltr but im not paying the price. Great channel as always

[@simonmusgrovewethey]

Another well rounded review. Keep it up.

[@zakariabouataya7248]

Your reviews are non conventional in a refreshing way. Continue the great job :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you like them!

[@leccy9901]

I got one of these for my mrs. just uses it to Potter to the shops and on occasions does a 200 mile trip to see her old uni friends. perfect car for her. Great on fuel, comfy and will be mechanically sound for the next 20 years if its serviced. its a fantastic car, for none car people or as a daily run about.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars for that

[@peterowen4456]

Another great review and a very fair one. I drive a hybrid Mk4 Jazz. It enables you to drive in a permanent zen mode which is very handy around the traffic nightmare that is Warrington. That Spanish scenery and perfect blue skies will also have me looking for my next holiday!

[@Gracey64]

I’ve just ordered a Mk4 Jazz hybrid, due in August, I can’t wait. Is it as good as the reviews portray?

[@peterowen4456]

@@Gracey64 I had a Mk3 Jazz before this one and the Mk4 is better in all respects. My understanding is the gearing, although called an "e" CVT, is more like the single reduction gear you get on a full EV.

[@benbradley5123]

Surprisingly positive review... I own one, so was getting ready to cover my ears to shelter my ego from the ridicule and pithy remarks..!

[@HighPeakAutos]

You won’t hear any from me. I liked it

[@rob5944]

Sounds like another good, honest review Matt, I think your spot on about brand appeal. It's a very powerful emotion and one the German badges use to the fullest, although I do think it's possibly on the wane.

[@bonzobanana1]

I personally don't see the German badges as quality engineering anymore, I see them as low quality high cost cars and so their badges have no appeal to me. Japanese cars are typically made to tighter engineering tolerances and with higher quality components and that is what matters to me. I do feel cabin quality often fails Japanese cars but I guess the money is spent elsewhere and the current Mazda's actually look super stylish inside and out. The sort of people who buy German cars especially secondhand don't seem that clever to me, they seem obsessed with brands and pay through the nose to get them and put up with high cost servicing and repairs. Also the type of people who buy German marques seem to have the lowest skills on the road and the least patience. The German brands just seem to attract the worst possible people. As a cyclist you always have to be wary of German marques and white van men more than other vehicles it seems. It seems often people buy performance German cars and then get very frustrated when they are in traffic queues and are prevented from going fast, they seem the most keen to overtake at risky times and put the safety of others at risk. Just making the point that people that buy German marques can be perceived very badly by others. Of course I realise that is a terrible generalisation but I feel strongly there is a huge amount of truth to it based on my experiences and what you read in the press regarding drivers who drive recklessly and cause accidents. Even the police have a joke name for car incidents/accidents where they call it an AAA incident which basically mean's 'Another Audi Arse-ole' rather than the Automobile Association which you might think it meant. I just feel its weird how cars are perceived because most products people want quality and reliability. However I guess cars are really more about fashion and how people want to be perceived by others and perhaps German marques nowadays present a slightly more dangerous and reckless persona that many like.

[@alankeyes8267]

​@@bonzobanana1 I strongly agree with all your points. Japanese brands do seem to just not care about the cabin styling and nicities that the German cars do. By contrast I find the German cars dull, expensive, unreliable and driven by arse holes.

[@S3r53]

Great video. Love how you banter with the audience. You've earned a New subscriber!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@stephenk0nig252]

Good video that - thanks. Wish I had got a Toyota (I have a Focus ECOboost). You've said it all in the video.

[@Hughjass2855]

Great cars these, well developed and engineered, drive way better than you think, but the Japanese cars have often done this. Great reliable alternative to the European choices. Loved the tour around sunny Malaga Matt, more of that please! 😎

[@saloninegi147]

I highly recommend any Toyota hybrid. I have a Prius C. It does great in the city and on the highway. I connect to my music using the car's blue tooth and I couldn't be happier driving around.

[@RebMordechaiReviews]

Great review Matt! I was given an identical Toyota Corolla Hybrid from Toyota Woodford Rentals in Essex for the week. I initially took a Rav4 for driving up to Scotland for a week and managed to put 1,780 miles on the clock (some of those miles on some pretty rough roads in some pretty bad weather), but for trundling around the Essex countryside for the rest of my holiday, the Corolla was perfect. I live in Israel and when I went to try out the Corolla in the Jerusalem showroom, I did the chicken dance test sitting in the driver's seat. Flapping my arms up and down, if my elbow hits the window then its too small for me. In Israel, it failed the test and I ended up buying a Rav4 before the 14 month new car waiting list began. (I was lucky, I only had to wait 9 months after I placed the order!). So, i was a bit apprehensive about renting a Corolla, worried that I'd be a bit cramped inside driving for 2-3 hours at a time. However, for some strange reason, which I still haven't managed to work out, the Corolla in England (with the steering wheel on the right) passed the Chicken dance test and I actually found it really comfortable. As you say, the fuel usage was amazing. It was a bit cramped at the back though. My parents are quite small but even they grumbled a bit. The Rav4 comes with a standard manual driver's seat but the Corolla came with an electric seat with Lumbar support which I really appreciated. This is something I really miss in the Rav4. They have it on the Prius and Corolla. Why not the Rav4? (I'd much rather have a better driver's seat than that stupid electric back door). However, unlike the Rav4, the Corolla had no heated seats, automatic lights or auto windscreen wipers. Would I buy it? Certainly not! Not unless they changed the name.

[@joebloggs4191]

You just drove past my place 😆 I have to say the new Corolla does look good and right now Toyota have got some stunning paint colours out.

[@Rabscuttle3]

Excellent video, Matt... Your evaluation makes absolute sense, but from my point of view, it's still another 'black coffin' inside - unless, of course, they make other colour interiors...? 'Love the "like a dog going to the groomer's"!!

[@thegamesup-dq7ej]

I never "disliked" previous generations of Corollas (including the Auris), but it is nice to see Toyota finally paying attention to driver engagement (which we know they can master - think Supras, MR2s, Celicas etc) and aesthetic desirability in conjunction with build quality.

[@iR3DEMPTIONi]

Nice video on a hybrid, I still own my own Ct 200h that i brought after watching your video on it 2+ years ago. Great work horse for work. I am looking to buy a bmw m135i now though just because I want something small and fast. Im just stupid.

[@ObserverDingue]

Thanks for the review, I like how you just say what you think. Nearly a year on and I'm looking at a Corolla hatchback of this age (2 or 3 years old now). I keep trying to find reasons to get a more "exciting" car from the Germans but I come back to fuel efficiency, reliability, dealer service & warranty. Now I'm trying to work out if the GR version is worth it...

[@cactuscake1323]

Get the corolla you won't regret it

[@Janshevik]

Nice to see more ordinary cars on this channel

[@Yesnomaybeidontknowcan]

I remember those roads running through the benalmadena pueblo, I used to live so close until a couple of years ago!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Small world

[@steveegginton535]

Interesting and obective review that even made me think about these types of car although I doubt I'd spend this sort of money on one. Does have a lot going for it and you are not just paying for a pretentios badge !

[@RetroClinic]

Good review, and the Toyota / Lexus hybrids are getting better all the time. Just to point out, the relax warranty doesn’t cover everything the main 3 year one does, so have a look at the fine print. For example, it doesn’t cover the infotainment screen should it fail. Then again as you say, these are so reliable that you’re hardly going to need it, but it’s good to know it’s there to cover most stuff.

[@vinbar35]

Great review as always Matt. I hope you don't have too many Focus's or Audis on your forecourt as you may have a problem trying to sell them after this :)

[@reflection8599]

Legendary review all facts thanks

[@domi9577]

The perfect weekday car then. Have one of these and an MX5 or Boxster for the weekends, and you're made.

[@partyentertains4092]

Excellent video review. Totally agree with the points made about the Golf, Astra, Focus & Ceed. None of those cars are reliable imo. However, does the Corolla Hybrid hold 100% of its value (within or after 3 years) or not? 🤔

[@rdm4595]

Good review…currently driving a Honda Civic but I’m considering the 2.0 l Corolla estate version as my next car. I just wish Honda would bring out an estate version of their new civic (which apparently is very impressive).

[@johnkeepin7527]

Good review. I’m looking them up as I might replace my Yaris hybrid by one eventually. Re. the luggage capacity, it appears that the 2.0 has a different battery position, which uses up the space compared with the 1.8. They can’t squeeze the 12V one in alongside the larger engine, and the traction battery is different as well.

[@LHRSBN]

Car reviewing perfection. I’d add that the sound system’s pretty good and servicing at Toyota/Lexus dealerships is generally a very pleasant experience. Loved the views of Malaga.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@Irvine88888888]

I just changed my 2021 1.8 Corolla for new 2 litre one. They are great cars, I got 60 mpg from the 1.8 and so far 2 litre one is at 51 mpg and that’s without trying. The 2 litre version feels smoother and quieter and the extra power is nice. There’s a new infotainment system which also has wireless Apple CarPlay and is much faster with higher resolution too.

[@Irvine88888888]

@@waltercodbollocks3175 I see a car payment as an overhead like utility bills etc. Sinking lots of cash into a car doesn’t make sense to me. Also, I prefer to be in a new/nearly new car.

[@andrewbass6837]

Nice review matt. & I think it's the best looking Corolla made. I think the only Toyota that petrol head would really like is a MK4 Supra with the 2JZ engine

[@GREYHOUND1874]

Thanks Matt...by the way the weather in Cheshire is looking fab...oops Malaga..and pissing down here in Edinburgh today but sunny now..🤣🤣❤️

[@jota3732]

I’ve just bought the GR version and it’s an absolute gem lovely sporty looks and it’s fast enough what I need it for going at boy racing speed isn’t the point in this car ( 1.8 version ) I have my motorcycle for that , the car will get you into trouble if you let it though. Great review thanks 👍

[@jamesphilipson1289]

Another great review, you sell me on the idea of so many. I wanted a Grand Cherokee yesterday (had one before though, ran it on black oil. Was an even better saver than a hybrid, I'm tellin ya), and now I want a Corolla haha You've mentioned living in California several times, I'm just curious, what were you up to out there? I've always wanted to go but never had a good idea of how to do it. I figure at some point someone will say something that makes me go 💡 that's it!

[@NRKGBP1986]

Very nice reviews.👍

[@Poorlybobsdad]

I was looking at a sporty estate version of this car a couple of months ago in a friendly Toyota dealer and thought it was a great looking car with a really nice interior.

[@gibboj]

hi matt thought you had toyota rav in spain ? , nice vid keep up the good work

[@fuadumarsalim618]

Your humor is top notch.

[@qasimansari7540]

Great video as always. I'm also curious to know how good your Spanish is.

[@AndrewElliott-ux6oe]

I have had my Corolla hybrid 1.8 Design for 5 months and your review sealed my decision to purchase, replacing my 10 year old Citroen DS3. I learnt to drive in a Corolla in 1977. My parents both owned Toyotas, a Camry and a first generation Yaris, both great cars. She is great to drive, my first automatic so the CVT gear box took little while to get used to. Great for cruising on the motorway giving me on average 55 to 58 mpg, increased to 64mpg around town. Eco mode most of the time and surprises me when EV kicks in when cruising at 70mph. Cold weather and short trips not as economical as hoped, but still a great car.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars

[@MagicNash89]

Short trips supposed to be economical though? How short were yours?

[@AndrewElliott-ux6oe]

@@MagicNash89 eight miles round trip to the shops and back for short trips and speeds less than 25mph in EV mode here in the UK. Winter time it has dropped as I use the heated front seats. Bring on the Summer

[@dutchuncle3310]

Changing lanes, indicate it ( use the lights) and lane assist switches off.

[@zzhughesd]

I live in Woodford Cheshire where every See You Next Tue has a JLR product or Merc. One guy has 3 Corollas all new sharpe. They look great.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

I miss Benalmadena! Had some nice breaks there, and met some great people. I was tempted by the 2 litre version before making the switch to full electric.

[@mobilesrockcom]

Great wee car But more importantly you have me green with envy driving round those Andalucian streets and towns Ive not been there Desde Octobre de el año pasado ☹️☹️ I wish I were there soaking up that vast heat or walking around Mercadona to get cooled down. I miss the lady’s voice on the train SCREAMING about my next stop being Los Alamos ☹️☹️ Anyway, great video!! And a tidy little car too

[@johnmurdock3591]

My girlfriend has a 2.0 excel fully equipped in two tone pearlescent white and I love it although I did recommend it. I have a 330e touring and seem to stick with BMW but if I was in the market for a hatch the quality seems superior than the competition. I have driven the 1.8 as rental on holiday funnily enough and the power difference is very noticeable!

[@luispereira9999]

Almost as good as this Jaag :) is the editing on the videos. top notch

[@Andek74]

Nice to see you filming on the roads I use so often in Mijas and Benalmadena Pueblo, where do you normally stay when you come to CDS? Anyway, would be great to meet you in person and talk cars for a while, if you are still here! I recently talked my friend into buying an Auris in hybrid (he's super happy) and with the current fuel prices madness I am thinking of swaping my RX400h for someting that would need 5 litres per 100 kms, rather than 10. Auris was an option, so Corolla is obviously quite interesting, but newer so much more expensive. The other direction I have been considering was a 5-6 litre/100kms diesel, which would cost less in purchase, but probably more in maintenance... Or shall I just stay with my 330.000 miles RX, where I have recently changed the timing belt, gearbox oil and did some body work. The original battery still going good, but it is hard to go below 10 litres on the motorways, hence thinking of a turbodiesel... Tough thing.

[@danigonzalez4299]

Hola Matt. I might have said that 1001 times before: I am a Corolla petrol 1.6 110bhp 2003 owner for the last 10 years. The car never failed to me. Its 19 years old already. Yes it has been beaten up (city parked) and on the exterior is not the best looking car ever but on the inside it is well maintained. It has some kayaba suspension that suits it well. I am a low milleage driver. I tipically do 5K kms/year. I love cars, don't get me wrong. But it's just I don't need to drive daily. And even,I probably would drive the Corolla. Because it makes me save money to put in other things as you explain in your video. Now about the new version: I find it way too long. I hope they do a similar one with the Yaris. I found myself I like cars 4 or 4.2 meters long. Other than this it's too much for me and for Barcelona parking. I rather have the same engines in a smaller car. So definitelly yes, a Corolla would probably not fail to you. And it's a great workhorse. At least the E12 or also named E120 I believe. It's a cheap car to buy and maintain usually. And allows you to save money on the meantime. And it's kinda "fun" to drive somehow if you rev it up to 4.000rpm. As stated before: I don't need to worry about consumption. Of course, the lower the better. But it's just a few times a month that the car is driven, so.... Well, all the best!

[@sha22276]

Good car for me, just need the money. Also was expecting Matt to tell me "It's the only car you'll ever need"

[@DiscoFang]

4:30 "... all the car you'll ever need"

[@shane6115]

Guy in work just bought the higher model, it’s wine in color with a black roof, great looking car. I like the top gun reference😀

[@brianohagan2157]

I’ve got a 71 plate Corolla estate 2 litre hybrid, I’ve had it for 6 months, it’s a great car and very economical, Iam getting 52 mpg on average

[@JemCutter]

I had a 1.8 hybrid estate Corolla as a company car for 6 months. Some of the comfiest seats I’ve sat in and a great ride. The hard plastic door cards and some hard touch other bits made it feel cheap. Used to romp up and down the A1 every day and the CVT did my head in. Definitely a good city motor, but for motorway duties I’d say it’s not ideal. The torque from the E power was great.

[@robbryant52]

Just had new one 1.8 hybrid 2023 estate. ..brilliant car

[@kamila4ever]

Not sure how you are driving, but I regularly get 70mpg with the 2 litres version. Today for example, on a 5 miles run in the morning, with not a lot of traffic I got 82mpg.