Toyota Corolla 2020 in-depth review | carwow Reviews

[@JaikishanJaikumar]

Looks much better than the old one

[@1985toyotacamry]

We have the Auris but it's called the Toyota Corolla IM in the United States and I thought it look very boring and out of place. The new Toyota Corolla Hatch is very good looking since the Toyota Matrix which is saying something

[@carwow]

We couldn't agree more!

[@GAMEVIDSnorwegian422]

I presonally love the Auris 2013-2018... lol.

[@TheKacper2001]

It’s like a night and day

[@Donari]

Literally the same

[@bliglum]

This is the new best looking hatchback in my opinion... Never thought I'd say that about a Corolla, wow.

[@bliglum]

@CharmingHomer I would'nt say nothing else.. It, like all Corollas before, is more about long term dependability, smooth ride etc.. But yeah, performance wise it's pretty much last place I do believe.

[@joseluislopes3956]

@CharmingHomer great looking, great consumption, fast enough for most people, and you have the 2l 180bhp if you need it. Super reliable, all the safety equipment as standard... Yeah no idea why he recommends it...

[@hrvojekrsnik6572]

@CharmingHomer Did you just call Toyota's hybrid engine "engine from the 60s"?

[@stefanosescobar9362]

@CharmingHomer did I just heard bullshit!! Ok I got it , this is why Toyota stucks selling cars ,it is just in rank 1 last few decades !

[@ikra]

@CharmingHomer yes because hybrids existed in the 90's and touch screen infotainment was also invented back then.

[@theodorev666]

Never used to like Toyotas, but they've been absolutely killing it since 2019... The Yaris, Corolla and C-HR are really good looking.

[@cars4life458]

And they are reliable so that’s one reason to get one

[@Torresmeza9]

They’ve been killing it since 1937 wym??

[@gravemind6536]

Toyota have been killing it since the moment they started selling outside of Asia. Their reputation for reliablity isn't just fan boy talk. They have been causing problems for American and European car makers since the 70s along with Honda. Toyota got a lot of good press too from the invincible Hilux from Top Gear they even used it as a model name in their newer versions. Toyota also has Scotty Kilmer bigging them up you won't find a mechanic who doesn't say Toyota and Honda are reliable and they are loved by Taxi drivers in the UK. Its all for a reason and its because Toyota are the kings of reliability. Even the hot headed boy racers loved the Toyota Supra and MR2 not because it was superior stock because many cars matched and beat them stock but because they could handle remaps and tuning far better than other cars and would reliabiliy go far beyond what they were intended for. Toyota have been killing it since before half the world was even born.

[@theytwatcher950]

C-HR is ugly and cramped. Prefer Honda HR-V over that

[@deutschesmaedchen]

Yaris always looked ugly to me. Just barely more passable than the aygo.

[@juraj_b]

58 mpg = 4 l/100km! you’re welcome PS that’s bloody impressive!

[@filipbabok9023]

Nije toliko impresivno 8L pri 140 km/h. Sa 15god starim priusom si na 6.5 pri istoj brzini. Ali kapa dolje za grad, svakako.

[@rubenchos007]

Thanks!!!

[@MrEq0000]

No, this is UK mpg he's talking about so 58 uk mpg = 4.9 l/100km which is still impressive.

[@nostromov7892]

Exactly, 58 MPG = 4.9 Litres/100km and also those trip computers change from moment to moment, something to keep in mind. ;)

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

I'm after 1 month 2000+ km mostly highway (about 120 km/h) at 5.3l/100km; same as my previous Yaris.

[@yassine2819]

Best part about Toyota is that it never breaks down, u basically buying it for the reliability

[@bwmim9709]

And styling and good tech etc for a hatchback aswell with this corolla

[@abdullahbinsalahuddin576]

I am from Pakistan. Where infrastructure is just pooor AF and the fuel isnt great either... corolla/hilux/prado/landcruiser are the only cars that survive here.. you can keep a Honda only in 3 cities of pakistan including the capital where it won't break down. All other cars are out of question.

[@abdullahbinsalahuddin576]

@@nicotang5583 thank you brother. Our tradition/religion commands us to behave that way. Do visit Pakistan again after the Covid crisis settles down. The recent devaluation of PKR means you will be able to extract more value from your trip for the money you spend 😉🤣. You will find pakistanis so hospitable that you wont have to spend any.

[@СергейК-з7о]

No, bullshit. Any other car is not worse, even better. For example, Honda Civic is much better than corolla and it is cheaper and has at least not worse reliability.

[@odeiraoloap]

But they really feel like years behind competitors (look at the external cameras; there are flip phones from a decade ago with better quality video!) in terms of material quality and technology (you CAN put in up-to-date technology and give it Toyota-grade reliability, shocking!) It's even worse with the Land Cruiser which hasn't been updated for the last two decades and is way more expensive than a modern G Class!

[@nareshuuu]

Looks like toyota finally hired a ceo for designing

[@major943]

I believe it was designed in Germany.

[@Lycoris831]

CEO is back to Toyota Family.

[@halemgh6353]

This is funny 😄

[@ivkuasenov]

@Trips true and what about the new lexus cars, i mean the LS RX RC LC

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

OOF

[@MadMonroe90]

This Corolla and the new Mazda 3 are just awesome! Both are ultra reliable, good looking hatchbacks which won't fall apart after the warranty will expire

[@dennisruijl835]

Absolutely true! I've been in doubt between those two for weeks, until I finally chose the driving comfort of the Corolla (Hybrid automatic) over the more beautiful looks and sporty driving of the Mazda 3. (Mazda 3 Automatic would've been best, but it was way more expensive because of it...)

[@korsol]

Mazdas have shitty automatic transmissions

[@rdmz135]

@@korsol dont buy autos easy

[@ivicakovac6127]

Yes, both of them look great and are reliable, but I am a bit let down by the performance of those cars. 0-60 mph in just under 11 sec. is just not that great. For the same price you can get the new Honda Civic 1.5 with 182 hp and way more room in the trunk.

[@Astke]

@@ivicakovac6127 i have driven the 2.0 hybrid one. I was sold instantly. And I really disliked the 1.8 in the Auris. Because I lease my cars and it is a hybrid, i can get a 40k euro full option 2.0 hybrid Corolla for the same monthly lease cost as a 33 k Golf with either a decent amount of options and a 1.0 tsi or barely any options and a 1.5 tsi.

[@Glavni6]

Glovebox: "NOOO I'll take my own time" lol

[@zamazalotta]

... "thank you very much"

[@ryan_k2685]

Had me dying

[@GavinY]

I really lol in real

[@ZlimboardOfficial]

Laughed more than i should have

[@kiyoponnn]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Selucus1Nicator]

I’ve just bought a 2.0 gr sport and I’ve got to tell you, it’s a bloody brilliant car. Forget journos moaning about the cvt or anything else. It’s all the car you could ever need and cracking to drive.

[@gazzwad]

im pleased to read this, picking mine up this week in pearl/black!

[@skandalicznyjutub]

@@gazzwad how's it been so far? Mine's ordered and I hope to receive it in February!

[@davidtrice8307]

I love my 2.0 gr sport

[@charlesrowland6690]

hi nick whats the real world MPG with the 2.0 corolla

[@autothrust330]

11:10 Putting your own life on the line. This man deserves a medal.

[@nostromov7892]

Everyone who ever sits in this car, or any other like it, will also be putting their life on the line... With its automatic steering.

[@SpartanMatt117]

I've had this car for 1 year now and didn't know it did that lmao

[@heartcomedy5]

He wouldn’t have gotten hurt. Just pushed him down. The Corolla doesn’t even have the ground clearance to run over him lol 😂

[@jackd4890]

Best Corolla ever by far...I’d actually buy one that’s saying something 😂

[@Luckyjo21]

No AE86 is better

[@adriananzano2292]

@@Luckyjo21 no, yugo is better

[@GAMEVIDSnorwegian422]

@@Luckyjo21 ohh cmon... AE86 aint better at all.

[@marsenpai9078]

Check initial d, and come back saying there's a better thing than a AE86

[@BrianKongXD]

You mean AE86

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Like how you complimented the suspension over speed bumps and rubbish roads. So many car journo's want hard, sporty suspension, but I think a lot of owners just want a comfortable, smooth car to iron out the worn out UK roads.

[@fredfredburger5150]

So much this! Stop making everything "sporty".

[@gravemind6536]

Then people need to stop buying cars with like this with the 18 or 19 inch wheel options. Suspension matters but the most important thing is actually the wheel and tyre size.

[@revealmedia4582]

This car is on list of top ten selling cars in almost all the countries in the world. Toyota Reliability!

[@MrBreakingBud]

Not in mine

[@bwmim9709]

MrBreakingBud ur country must suck

[@nicemax9310]

Not reliability... Just that these cars are cheap with nothing special so, poor peoples car.

[@jameshayden6631]

Nice Max As the owner of a 1998 Toyota Hilux with well over half a million miles, I can tell you that Toyota cars (in my opinion) are the most reliable cars. A new clutch was one of the only things that had to be replaced and it didn’t have an easy life either, working on a farm in Ireland. Many German “premium” cars have come and gone at our place but the hilux remains. They’ll start every morning in any weather with one turn of the key

[@nicemax9310]

@@jameshayden6631 Tesla is more reliable, it can go to 1,5 million km's, easily. Electric is the future. And just because your toyota has 1/3 of the parts that german premium cars have, doesnt mean its good. With more parts, you need to do good maintence.

[@GeneralGrizzy]

The glove box has personality :,)

[@MrRohanThomas]

:D

[@pramit7745]

Yeah,😂

[@theodorev666]

This car is on a class of its own. I test-drove it and I was blown away. Really comfy, quiet and very economical.

[@si4632]

Rather have an astra

[@theodorev666]

@@si4632 I never liked Opels. If I couldn't afford a Corolla, I would have gone for a Kia Ceed. Hands down

[@si4632]

@@theodorev666 Damn ugly in comparison and more expensive 🤣

[@theodorev666]

@@si4632 I disagree entirely. The ceed looks much more distinguished with better feeling materials on the inside. But that's not an argument because looks are subjective. In Greece, an Astra is more expensive to buy than a Ceed. Maybe it differs where you're from. But even if you get a good deal on one, and it turns out to be cheaper than a KIA, Opels are considered notoriously unrielable over here. So again, a Ceed would be much more economical in the long run. Especially if you consider the 7 year warranty. I had a KIA for 7+years and the warranty covered absolutely everything. I only had to pay for servicing the car (again, much cheaper than Opel) and for new tires.

[@ardalain]

drove it yesterday, i have to agree with you. you get a lot for the money.

[@ritheeshn.g8416]

I don't know about the Germans but this is the sexiest Japanese hatch I've ever seen like lit 🔥🔥🔥

[@PROWORLDPUNE]

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[@renzperez6003]

Mazda 3 looks hotttttt

[@bwmim9709]

Carlo Serretti no it doesn’t

[@artpereira]

after watching all these videos, criticisms of all the cars (boot floor, head room, etc)... basically Carwow's ideal car is a van

[@yeldagasalor]

XD

[@erikh1041]

with 300 horsepower and an interior similar to the outside of a birkin bag

[@zoltanlaky8593]

As long as the interior doesn't have cheap plastics!

[@fauzanriez9472]

Or a minibus.

[@filthymcnastyazz]

And if they love love loved everything you'd accuse them of being on the take

[@aggproduction5704]

TOYOTA is now actually trying after the 10th Gen HONDA CIVIC beat their ass in 2016. Finally a good looking Toyota car

[@Benderswe1]

well they are paying attetion

[@kamailo99]

at this point, i think you should become a topgear presenter

[@kmuinde]

And scotty kilmer too

[@sten260]

@@simonwilson7581 road trips were great but nobody liked celebrity segments, those sucked

[@victordavalos246]

I think it was more like a entertaining comedy with cars than a informative program

[@owensteele1274]

@@kmuinde Rev up your Aurises, sorry Corollas!

[@josipcuric8767]

I think that you've finally nailed the videography and editing

[@Ethankeenan02]

Dont think he edits it the carwow team does it

[@TheRealYaro]

Carwow did a good job at getting investors and are wisely using their $$$ for better production equipment... and more employees :)

[@Rrroarr]

Yes it seems they changed also lenses, good production value overall

[@josipcuric8767]

@@Rrroarr they just bumbped up the contrasts so it looks clearer

[@Rrroarr]

@@josipcuric8767 yes but also shallower depth of field, especially in the details shot but I might be mistaken :)

[@patrickbeaumont1552]

I’ve just purchased a 2020 (70 plate) 1.8 Icon Tech secondhand, it’s a brilliant car!

[@HyperbirdF6]

57MPG is mighty impressive. Do really like this car. Well done Toyota!

[@rdmz135]

@Costel Coaie said no one ever

[@rdmz135]

@Costel Coaie unless you missed a decimal point between 9 and 4

[@rdmz135]

@Costel Coaie sure

[@olitesla5891]

Redemz did you go?

[@jabulaniharvey]

@@rdmz135 you mean decimal comma before the nine....right?

[@simonthomas5367]

A big step up in quality over the old model. And the fact that it feels good to drive is a MASSIVE plus!

[@Oneplusfonti]

"Lets move into the Auris' back.." hmmm..you mean Corolla!

[@dav821220]

Achilleas Fontivero This generation Corolla hatch is still actually using the Auris badge in Taiwan, since it was debuted here right after it’s world premiere as Auris.

[@PROWORLDPUNE]

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[@rmpumper]

That central screen looks like first gen LCD TV, where the frame took up half the space.

[@peakbludfc8047]

Ričardas Marozas looks very clumsy

[@CockatooDude]

In these toyotas the equipment is always a bit behind the competition, as they want to make sure it will be as reliable as possible. So they wait for the tech to mature a bit before they put it in their cars so it can be built more robust.

[@BMF604]

CockatooDude nah that’s def not the reason why lol, and if it is thats a major major lapse in judgment on Toyota’s behalf. To not be at the cutting edge of technology in your latest model would make no sense especially in something as simple as the screen 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@CockatooDude]

@@BMF604 Cost might also be an issue. Getting the infotainment system on the budget they had to, etc. I am not sure what design constraints they were given, but I assume they would have put a better system in there if they could have if the cost and reliability were the same.

[@mendistudio]

CockatooDude maybe is so but screen resolution and GPU power don’t require more extensive testing.

[@debojit.chowdhury]

I am not into cars that much but I like how you review them. :)

[@fieryspy6414]

Gaandu sala

[@Eren-da-Jaeger]

@@fieryspy6414 hahahaha

[@aut0tech]

Bokachoda

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

You're not into cars? What, do you ride the bus to work every morning?

[@redguard128]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior Some of us work from home ✓

[@raffaellosanti9806]

Bought mine in Dec ‘18. The front seats are supporting of my really bad back problems. I have driven 6hrs at a time with no pain. On flat terrain I get somewhere over 60mpg at 40-45mph. That’s just the REGULAR engine... not a hybrid! Runs beautifully on highway on higher speeds at about 42mpg. There is a very slight hesitation when you nail the gas pedal down, but it is seriously able to pass other cars. It takes off. Toyota claims the 2020 model will have even more power. The back seat IS rather small, but it’s okay. It’s a Corolla...giant people aren’t likely to want one. Not great on cup holders. This car has so many little extras however, that make it very luxurious. Interior noise is okay as far as a small car goes. It can be loud on an aggregate surface. Not exhausting at all on long trips. Has LOTS of aerodynamic tricks to make it quiet. The cruise control radar will control braking also if someone pulls in front. It drives itself but the radar tends to let it travel across the lane a bit. Has a stiffer sports car-like suspension but it isn’t the least bit uncomfortable. When fully loaded with people it doesn’t sink down. There are no wiggles and marshmallowy turns. Comes with Toyota Entune which can be complicated. Don’t spend the extra $ on the hybrid. Don’t need it. DO get an extended warranty to cover any computer issues. That’s the bad thing about ALL cars today. Repairs are a financial nightmare due to all of the electronics. You don’t work on these in your driveway! People are always standing around looking at it when I have it parked at a store. It’s seriously cute. Definitely would suggest you buy one. Got 20 yrs out of my Tundra. No one beats Toyota. Nobody.

[@Lukcv88]

Testing auto-breaking system behind the new BMW 8 series.. very brave. :D

[@yahtadi5152]

That 850i is matt's own car

[@divayanand4017]

@@yahtadi5152the one infront of him was a 840d

[@gazzwad]

it was in a council looking estate, clearly put there by the team!

[@jazbuh1794]

"NO! I'll take my own time, Thank you very much." LMAO

[@emmanuelmj1113]

😂😂😂😂...

[@lachezarlazarov2656]

Bought this car 6 months ago and im more than happy with it.Worth the money!

[@MIGerlag]

I’m a Ford man so naturally I’d take the new Focus however, that Corolla is very tempting. I’d definitely take it over the VW Golf without a second thought. I hope Toyota makes an high performance GR or TRD model to rival the Focus ST and Golf GTi, if the Yaris GRMN is anything to go by then imagine a supercharged manual Toyota hot hatch in this new Corolla body, I’d buy it in a heartbeat! Come on Toyota, make it happen!! Btw, fantastic review Matt!

[@pinktoes3875]

get a 1-liter turbo. vrooom vrooom

[@adeelhdgamer1547]

There is gr version I saw at Geneva motor show but I'm not sure if it's going to be available in uk

[@marantamil459]

@@adeelhdgamer1547 thats just for the looks

[@mansourq.689]

The one in Geneva Auto show was GR sport trim only but there are rumours that Toyota is working on 1.6 turbo GRmn Corolla

[@StephenButlerOne]

Thr focus was always The go to option, but now I think fords interiors are way behind. Only on the fiesta st I can look past it. Once your getting into the quicker focus veriants, they are now to expensive for the quality. They have spent loog long resting on their lorals, same with Vx. All the other oems have had to evolve to to compete with fords sales figures.

[@tkskater1]

5:50 "Now let's move on to the *Auris'* backseat"... Wow.

[@SeanyAHardy]

Yes, I heard that as well lol.

[@Smithy1789]

Me too.

[@ThisIsDavesGarage]

I just bought one. I never thought I would own a Corolla. Especially after owning a Ford F-150, Mazda MX5 Miata GT, Audi A6, 4th gen 4runner, Ford Mustang, Camry, 5the gen 4runner limited. 3rd gen Tacoma TRD Sport, two Lexus ES, and a Wrangler JL. I am blown away by the little Corolla. It’s almost as fun to drive as the Miata, but almost as comfortable as the Lexuses I’ve owned. It has Apple CarPlay on 8” screen, made in Japan, near hybrid MPG, standard Toyota radar cruise control and parking sensors, and big digital dash, heated seats, garage door opener, smart key push start, etc and many more. And it’s one of the cheapest cars that I’ve owned. It’s one of the best deals of the decade for cars!

[@antaldamian]

Can’t believe my eyes. A beautiful corolla 🤯

[@СергейК-з7о]

I think you just blind already

[@ikra]

Was following one today on the motorway and that back end looks gorgeous. Put all current hatchbacks to shame. Will probably opt for that 2 litre petrol for more oomph.

[@hououss1081]

And that oomph has already mph on it 😅

[@sudiptoroy5224]

2:44 "I'll take my own time, thank you very much" :D

[@Anashere_Narrnda]

I was sure about your verdict because for me it's the best in class and it's looks the best in class Well done Toyota

[@fan2lexus]

Ahmad Abu Sneineh You forgot the new Mazda 3 ! But as a Toyota / Lexus fan, i agree with you too. And the new Honda Civic looks cool too !

[@f4tpie]

It's more expensive than a golf though and that's a far better car

[@aleksandaraleksic4067]

@@f4tpie Golf, better ??? Don't be silly.

[@JanM2]

Why is he silly? That's his opinion. You can't generalize a cars worth. One might see a golf as something extremely good-looking with a great brand image, another might find them boring and hate VW. It's up to you to decide how you view them, just like it's the case with everyone else.

[@marantamil459]

@@fan2lexus he wasnt nice to the lexus es

[@menaseven9093]

The Toyota Corolla is a beautiful and well equipped middle class car. I like the two independent suspension in the car back wheels.

[@johnj3577]

Been looking for something to replace an aging BMW for a while and drove a 2.0 Hybrid last week (borrowed it from a colleague). I couldn't believe how quiet and smooth the ride was. The interior is fab with super comfy seats and the boot was big too (tourer). Other than it being a Toyota, I didn't even know what it was until I looked at the badge on the back. Very very impressive car all round. So good in fact I made my mind up immediately and will be ordering one in September.

[@googlewolly]

I'd rather go with the much quicker 1.5 Civic.

[@BlueMax333]

With so many flavours of hybrid cars, two details I would love to hear in reviews: 1. The range in EV mode, if any With charging points at home and/or at work, a car with a useable EV only range; the IC engine can be standby for use only on long journeys out of town. 2. The EV only speeds.

[@MrEq0000]

Toyota's hybrid battery lasts about 2 km-s in the city before IC engine kicks in. It doesn't look like much but charging time is also quite quick (thanks to the size of battery) and soon enough EV mode kicks in again. This review is about hybrid which you can't charge yourself. Not at home, not at work. Only IC engine charges cars battery. This is most common hybrid system used by Toyota. And it works, I have Rav4, and average consumption is 6.8 l/100 km, 100% city driving. Before with CRV average was 11+ l/100 km. For me it's huge difference.

[@IzzyFX007]

Range is like he said 2 km or so. EV only speed is around 40 km/h if put on EV mode. If its on automatic, you can cruise control with 90 km/h on battery only. Fuel economy is around 4.5L/100km (1.8 hybrid)

[@sonalmalhotra07]

I owned three toyotas and found them reliable. However, I think Honda has an edge in design and ergonomics. Thanks Great review.

[@ATHENAM21]

what i really love is your demonstration on things. It is really practical to actual see things rather than just visualize them. Good Work!

[@anarcanetemplar4807]

I didn’t know you can store balls in the corolla 2:32

[@Roger-pn7nz]

I ordered one, 2.0 hybrid hatchback. :)

[@lcpd26]

@Moonspell the hatchback is good enough I own the 1.2 turbo haven't had any problems with the boot but still if you want allot go boot space go buy the touring sports corolla wich looks marvelous as well for a station wagon really nice

[@verygoodbrother]

@Moonspell what is your mpg like?

[@verygoodbrother]

@Moonspell that's really good much better than my corsa

[@dcharith]

@@lcpd26 Does the 1.2 L variant come with a CVT gear box? Or only manual transmission?

[@lcpd26]

@@dcharith both cvt or manual obviously cvt is 1500 euro more expensive but it comes with both

[@timetoenjoylife8650]

I have 4months old corolla hybrid zr. The car is amazing. Super quite. Feel so safe as it has many safety features. Fuel efficiency average 4.5L per 100km . don’t hesitate. Buy it .highly recommend it

[@EpicHotCheese]

I wish Toyota would make a performance TRD or GRMN version to rival the Golf GTi.

[@NathanCelica]

I've read on several articals that they are actually going to do it. (and it WON'T be a hybrid apparently!)

[@alper694]

@@NathanCelica when is it coming? Any link to it?

[@basshead.]

Senior citizens don't need performance cars.

[@MyRealName]

@@basshead. does this look like it's aimed at older buyers?

[@basshead.]

+Plot Maybe for hipsters too who don't know anything about cars.

[@deu8894]

best looking corolla in a long while.

[@AutoNylund]

I have the 2.0 litre hybrid and i can say that that version of the car has a whole different level of power than the 1.8 litre, that thing will keep on pulling even on faster speeds. I have driven many cars but the corolla is just so well built and it feels like a quality car, would buy another one 10/10

[@lootbox289]

I never watch these in 1080p but when it's a Corolla there is no other way to watch it

[@Toyota4Life]

It just looks really good .

[@kmuinde]

As long as reliability is still top notch the other downsides can be overlooked

[@Maskinmester-DK]

Can you overlook bad gearbox and very dead engines.

[@22bearsfan]

The cvt in this car is hot garbage. Already seen one replaced with 2700 miles on it. What do you expect with a Mazda trans anyway. Get the manual instead.

[@LSR-YT21]

Not Poisoned Aleks I mean factory defects happen in all cars especially new ones. Plus there is no Mazda parts in this car. Mazda doesn’t even make CVT transmissions. You obviously mixed up information and are misinformed. Next time you comment do some research first.

[@Maskinmester-DK]

@@violet_lilac what a boring life.

[@22bearsfan]

@@LSR-YT21 I did get that part wrong, okay. Still doesnt disreguard the fact that new toyotas have quite a few problems. Check engine lights on cars just sitting in the lot, or only a few thousand miles. Electrical problems. Working at a dealership, i should know.

[@jahilkhalfe]

3:13 This mechanism broke on my corolla years ago and I fell flat like that whilst driving.

[@lynghallmusic7352]

I find holding the steering wheel prevents falling backwards pretty well.

[@whereisthelambsauce1378]

@@lynghallmusic7352 Not if you have your seatbelt on

[@jonasppulings1228]

We drove this type of car last weekend and have instandly ordered one. It was so good and quiet to drive. And a lot of Fun. Thé new Corolla is like toyota discribes it. It's fantastic. 😎👍

[@tabban21]

Did you get the 1.8 or 2L ?

[@jonasppulings1228]

@@tabban21 we went for the 2L

[@tabban21]

@@jonasppulings1228 is the boot space still reasonably adequate with the battery back there in the 2L?

[@jonasppulings1228]

Same size as thé 1.8l starting battery is hidden behind a panel in thé right rear corner. Hybrid battery is under thé seat

[@ns4529]

the amount of damage and scratches done to the car after your review is amazing

[@z00h]

Eh? Which bit exactly outraged you so much?

[@new.m.2893]

Is english what you expect ?

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

New. M. What’s that supposed to mean? What the fuck has being English got to do with scratches?

[@zwakelendlovu7673]

Mat Watson for me is the BEST CAR REVIEWER this guy makes watching a long video very pleasant

[@feznetwork]

Yes! Favourite car review channel back again.

[@timjenkins7019]

Now you can watch it with tea and crumpets. Long live the Queen!!

[@sixtimesfive8751]

Favourite review channel? No sorry that has to be Doug 😅

[@syed5126]

@@sixtimesfive8751 Rambling about things i will never even notice is what Doug does. I do not need to know whats the breed of the cow from which the leather on the seats came from. Plus not everyone has time to watch 30min car review videos.

[@sixtimesfive8751]

@@syed5126 true, the reviews are unnecessarily detailed but I think real car enthusiast enjoy exactly that

[@robertlangham2356]

Looks a winner for Toyota. Great review Mat. At some point can you do an estate comparison between the Corolla, a VW group car (say Golf or Leon) and a Hyundai ?

[@raazogress]

Bought Corolla Lounge 1 year ago. Have done 12 thousand km's on it. 2 main problems in my opinion are: - small fuel tank - very noisy interior I would prefer Toyota to put a bit more effort to make the car less noisy inside.

[@danielwolf788]

Matt can you make a video comparing Hyundai i30,Toyota Corolla,Kia ceed, Ford focus please please please

[@sammy5713]

You did say auris a few times by accident lol.

[@MrRohanThomas]

It does remind me of one

[@sammy5713]

@@MrRohanThomas Same here!

[@mattt3302]

After driving BMW's, Audi's and VW's for years, I test drove one on Monday whilst my wife's car was in for a service (Toyota Aygo). The service I have received from Toyota compared to other manufactures has been vastly better and so on Friday, I ordered a new Excel Sport Touring 2.0l to replace my 3 series BMW. Massively impressed with economy and best of all value for money compared to the German cars. Just a shame I didn't do it sooner.

[@dre1456]

2:43 had me laughing hahaha ...glove box

[@banderastube]

The new era of the Corolla has just began

[@peterprentice8535]

Great review and on the strength of this I bought an Icon Tech Corolla two weeks ago (with the Carwow discount, thank you very much). Generally a very good car. However, there is a fault with the Nearside Front Sensor (it keeps activating even when there is nothing in front of the vehicle). This is irritating at best and dangerously distracting when driving at worst. The battle I'm in now is to get Toyota GB and the Dealership to stop blaming each other for the appalling level of customer service I am now subject to in trying to get this problem resolved on a brand new car. It's enough to make me want to give the car back and revert back to VW. Apparently I cannot do that now though (even though I've had the car for less than 14 days) as I have highlighted the issue and they are "doing their best" to resolve it.

[@FrancisRS]

This new Corolla looks exiciting... Good Work Toyota. I hope the engines are reliable too.. PD: And good work to carwow for the review itself. Matt is always improving and he is very funny :)

[@tomhill3907]

It’s a Toyota, of course they will be

[@XDflamingdragonDX]

I've never heard someone say they hope for a Toyota to have a reliable engine... That's like saying I hope 2+2 = 4

[@FrancisRS]

@@XDflamingdragonDX yeah I know but, like we said in Spain: "Larger towers have fallen". I don't know how to translate that in english xD But yeah, sure Toyota is always realiable ;)

[@superbros1690]

Toyotas only string keeping them strong in the market is their reliability, other than that they will be long gone.

[@Yokitomodati]

I don't know what's going on Toyota now but during early 2000s they made much less reliable cars. Because they made too much tough and reliable cars until then, that lets consumers hesitate to buy new one.

[@DavidColex]

The 2.0 hybrid in white (so that it doesn't get too hot during summer) is pretty much the perfect vehicle.

[@Ironbuket]

Dont understand people that buy white cars. They look nice when clean, 5mins later and they need another wash

[@googlewolly]

@@Ironbuket I agree completely. Such a boring, overused colour with respect to cars. Boggles my mind.

[@Jindua1]

Honestly a very good review. I went to see one just for fun and I didn’t pick-up on all the flaws he is pointing out. Now I have to go back and take another look.

[@JMB1891]

The 2L engine is quick, smooth and fun. Great car.

[@mexicangamer4]

I'm a bmw guy but for some reason I really like how this car's looks i would definitely buy one if it was awd

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Angel vega why on earth would it need to be AWD?

[@mexicangamer4]

@@Jabber-ig3iw I personally dont like front wheel drive cars and i know toyota wont make a rear wheel drive version. It would compete with other hatchbacks in this segment that are awd.

[@harryzhang8416]

already got one, happy with the 2.0L engine and 10CVT.

[@judijaba]

I agree. Not perfect, but such a very good product.

[@rickman2267]

Presenter is a joy to watch! From Adelaide, South Australia.

[@asfandasadiq4634]

Damn that backseat is cramped with three people there ! Just goes to show you how big they made the 10th gen Civic. That comfortably fits three in the back. Pretty much Accord territory now.

[@hallo4966]

Thats the biggest problem with the corolla. There is just not enough space in the backseat. For someone who's 1,88 it's basically impossible to sit in the back. Thats crazy

[@3llaweae]

OMG SO FUNNY 😂😂😂😂 2:44

[@JDMHaze]

Storm FURY lol

[@Kromer0]

The US sadly does not receive this configuration of hatch plus hybrid. Great review as always!

[@rightlanehog3151]

If the Hybrid Corolla sedan sells well there is no reason they would not offer the hatch.

[@tahirahmed33]

Blame trump lol

[@rob58uk]

I took delivery of my new Corolla last week and YES! it now has Apple CarPlay

[@tobiashansen784]

5:52 did he just call it an Auris?

[@arzy2008]

It’s fair to say previous generations of the Corolla (or Auris, as it used to be called)

[@aspiringaspie3280]

@@arzy2008 here in NZ it's always been called the Corolla

[@netako]

@@aspiringaspie3280 Yeah, some markets didn't wanted to drop the Corolla name when the Auris came out in 2007.

[@sphesihleminenhle3574]

Ingemva layo yi Auris nje awuboni yini slima

[@spaghetti9067]

Toyota decided to drop the Corolla name in some markets but not all

[@malcolmscott4150]

Love the independent rear demonstration- great work Matt :)

[@FaintAcrobat]

No, the reason the battery is moved to the back in the 2.0l version is because it has adjustable suspension and that takes up the space for the battery. Or at least that's what the seller told me when I ordered mine.

[@chuenesekwakwa854]

you are the best car reviewer.. keep it up mate.

[@je1letv]

If you want to hurry it says: “No! I’ll take my own time, thank your very much.”

[@magtoria]

Got a 54K mile 2020 1.8 Icon tech and currently on 60mpg. No mention of the driving modes? Sports mode 0-60mph is defo quicker than 11 secs!! Of course top end is limited as 122bhp (70 from the EM and 50 from the Petrol engine ish) Great car and handles very well

[@senseihEnRY16]

Love the new Corolla, and i think 16 minutes is the sweet spot for the new review format, the Lexus one before have some very rough editing to reach 15 minutes. Keep up the good work Matt and Carwow team!

[@JeanV1986]

The 2.0 hybrid is very impressive actually. The touring sport version would tick all the boxes as my next car.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Touring Sports is the best.

[@johndown99]

I'm pleased you are saying this because this will be my next car - just ordered one from Toyota, Taunton!

[@tranlee5622]

Do not buy if you planning to drive anywhere other than race tracks

[@JeanV1986]

@@tranlee5622 what? This car on a track?

[@georgemorley1029]

@@tranlee5622 nonsense

[@lavayuki]

My first car was a Yaris, I am still driving it 9 years later. I am thinking of upgrading to this as I like the reliability and affordability

[@9nyo9]

waiting for the new RAV4 Hybrid review Mat!

[@kunrad1]

Check this out before ,)

[@kunrad1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGTUo3aEh5mIb6M

[@9nyo9]

@@kunrad1 already did and I'm waiting the same for the AWD version

[@dawn-moon]

That new RAV is soooo ugly compared to the previous RAV. The Corolla shines again, but they want to the dark side with the RAV, especially the back...

[@TechWiz1983]

I own the 2019 Corolla Hatchback XSE with brown leather interior, top of the line trim here in Canada.. I even added the extra spoiler (looks much better). We have Apple Car Play and Android Auto is coming as an update sometime soon.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Real leather?

[@TechWiz1983]

Right Lane Hog Yes.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@TechWiz1983 Interesting, Toyota Canada's web site says leatherette trim on the XSE.

[@TechWiz1983]

Right Lane Hog I inquired about it and it is 100% real leather. Has a mix of fabric in the centre as well where you’d sit on it and rest your back. Very nicely done. I get compliments all the time on the vehicle interior.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@TechWiz1983 OK!

[@martinmcgoldrick1357]

Your cant go wrong by recommending the world's most reliable car.

[@joaofarinha7953]

It's looks very good indeed. I am glad Toyota stop making Auris wich looked boring and dull and came back with Corolla , that beats the competition in this segment on how it looks. Bravo!! 😀😀

[@1001speedster]

Toyota making exciting cars again!!!

[@divdo1]

Always amazes me that when comparing to other cars u never mention the newer megane. Bought mine when it was just below 3 years old and have had it two years now. Best car I’ve had. Even mid range u get so much kit. And it looks great. All I’ve had to do is replace the tyres so far. 1.5 diesel, in “sports” mode it has great torque to it.

[@betterbeavailable]

I have the GT and that doesn't get much love either. Blows that dead slow and generic Corolla easily away.

[@LaFritePerreGoat]

Please Toyota do A Gazoo racing, the i30n need a run for the money!

[@Toyota4Life]

YESSSS

[@StephenButlerOne]

That's a great shout. This with a 2l turbo, 200-250bhp would be a great little car.

[@danielzillinger9286]

There will be a Gazoo Racing version of it but i can't tell if its going to be this or next year

[@SankyG]

"NOoo I take my time , thank you very much"-Glove box

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

There is a very, very good reason for the back of the seat using a ratchet for adjustment: I have a Citröen C4 with a system like this, a lever to adjust the seat. I really never need to recline the seats but every time the car comes from maintenance the mechanic has adjusted the seat and then I can never, NEVER, EVER get the seat back to the same position. And no way you can do a small adjustment while driving, if you don't feel comfortable. So, ratchet adjustment for the win!

[@dreamofmirrors]

I would love to see a review done by Mat Watson and Doug DeMuro

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Dream Of Mirrors they can have a storage bin v cup holder fight.

[@dreamofmirrors]

@@Jabber-ig3iw Any duet of these two would be epic :))

[@XITSONGABombaMugaza]

I'm sure the next generation Corrola will have a GR Engine. They are definitely improved

[@EdGilchrist]

Yes. You're dead right. And so we just "went out and bought it!" We fell in love with the bi-tone GR Sport... what a stunning design. Couldn't believe that this is a Corolla. I've had strangers ask me what it is, while they admired it. One said, "Excuse me. But what is that car?.... a Corolla? You're kidding me!" . Also... great to drive, comfortable and handles well. And I've got nearly 65mpg average after several weeks of driving around town. I wanted economy (who doesn't these days?) but this has been way over my expectations. But if you want rear leg room, well, things aren't so great in that department and it's hard to get in and out at the back if you are not a small child. The front access is also a little low, but the doors are wider and at least you can adjust the seats. Nevertheless, once you are in those front bucket seats (GR Sport), well, that's a different matter.. it's simply beautiful... ...although the GR Sport doesn't get the title because it's quick. So beware if you want great 0-60 numbers (even the RAV4 'tank' is quicker in that respect). This Corolla just LOOKS like a sports car. (And I've even had nut jobs rev up next to me at traffic lights, hoping to burn me off. Well, they burn me off because I don't play their game, but how disappointed they must be when they look in their rear view mirrors and see that this car is even more stylish from the front than it is from the side. . Main niggles? As Mat said, "Toyota-isms". - button placements, one of which is the drive mode button (ECO, Normal, Sport). It requires you to contort your hand behind the gear stick to get at it. But the upside is that the Sport function is worth the effort - it's a rare sport button that actually does something... try it. - only 2 USB sockets in the front and none in the back at all. - The back does, however, have space for 4 bottles, 2 in the door and 2 in the centre arm rest, but the doors have no normal door pockets. - When driving, the front windows rattle a bit if you wind them part way down. How was this missed at the design stage? (It doesn't seem like this 'feature' is just bad luck for me.) - Poor storage design in the boot.... hooks and things are in short supply or poorly placed and no pockets at all. - No through hole" in the rear seats for long items. But even the RAV4 has this little 'feature'. - The steering makes a loud 'CLUNK' on full lock, left and right. Never had that on any car in 50 years of driving. There has always been some degree of softening. Maybe these cars only get tested in straight lines or on roads that have at least a 30 foot turning circle. - I found the user manual very long and hard to use. Is that just me, I wonder? . On a car that is more expensive to buy than most of its competitors, you might expect better. It's a bit disappointing But even having said all of this, I still agree with Mat's verdict.

[@histriamagna1014]

Well, in a few years the compact cars will cost 30.000€ ... They are getting too expensive.

[@the__playlist]

Does it have andriod auto now?

[@histriamagna1014]

@@the__playlist Who cares. 100 androids cannot heal driving dynamics of a pudding.😉 Kidding. Better than Auris in all ways.

[@winzfeld1]

Higher starting price than a golf? The badge is worth an extra 10k to most people

[@DavidHughes-op6zl]

Matt: I'm enormously grateful to you (and a Toyota owmer) because between you you've helped me redirect my choice and switch to a Corolla instead of in my case the Yaris clone, viz a Mazda 2 Hybrid. In your review of the smaller car you found that, as with the other guy, it wouldn't start at one stage. The problem appears to occur because the vehicle has an unusually small 12‐volt battery and if, like me, one's an infrequent motorist the thing won't start on occasion because there's insufficient charge to do so. Accordingly I cancelled my order (it was going to be a brand new Mz2H) and instead am about to take delivery of the larger vehicle. Your discovery and report about the Yaris"s failure to fire up in certain circumstances saved me potential grief and a wadful of wonga; what additionally put me off the automotive baby brother as it were was the manufacturer's staggering 'answer' to that third party when Toyota advised that to overcome the described difficulty purchase of a slow trickle‐charger should do the trick... Xjhkjgytt! A breathtaking suggestion. That almost unbelievable 'response' cost Mazda my custom. Reiterated gratitude to you, Matt, for enabling me to avoid what could have been a colossal mistake had I stuck to my original plan. Buyer(s) beware!

[@Rambomode92]

Just bought a 2020 nightshade edition. I bloody love it