Toyota Corolla Excel Team Test | Fifth Gear

The team get a first look, and drive of the brand new Toyota Corolla. Even Toyota has admitted that previous versions of the car were dull, so have they finally produced something interesting? To watch full episodes from our latest series -www.dplay.co.uk/show/fifth-gear
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[@tiagobernardo6807]

What a hell are they talking about? I guess when you spent decades reviewing supercars, all other cars seem dull. This new corolla looks awesome.

[@Hitomaru-shiki.sensha]

yep, that must be the reason. people this spoiled and out of touch are real.

[@sonybabe786]

I think they toyota didn't pay them

[@MrchampionsLeague141]

I agree , total morons the lot of them. This is better looking from every angle than a Focus hatch back , and the 2.0 VVTi Hybrid is faster and more economical than the dated ford 1.5 eco blue diesel.

[@lambosuperl]

Quite rough to say the design is boring an anonymous - I think it is one of the better looking hatches

[@Hitomaru-shiki.sensha]

they're stupid. they dont appreciate the new engineering under the hood either. im not familiar with these people but they seem like a buncha spoiled prats.

[@desmondroberts6034]

lambosuperl Yeah, and 'London Taxi Black' is not the most exciting color, it'd look great in a finish that 'pops'.

[@FAT8893]

@@Hitomaru-shiki.sensha What's the point of great engineering if it look bland? I rather buy something that looks exciting.

[@lew0s710]

@@FAT8893 I disagree w you

[@FAT8893]

@@nadak47 The Ford Focus or Citroen DS4. Those are seriously good looking car.

[@zwonaka95]

This is one of the best looking hatchbacks you can buy today. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@Fai-tn7ti]

It is a good looking Corolla.

[@harshithsadhana7475]

my dad had 2011 corolloa for 4 years automatic, i hated it but the new i love it

[@getphuked2]

MAZDASPEED 3

[@polarweis]

merc A klasse

[@AntJoseph_]

Zwivhuya Sivhabu you are totally right!

[@alanxu884]

Anddd this is why Fifth Gear’s dead.

[@Jenicek25]

exactly!

[@mustafaameerfaisal2933]

What a moron no one watches fifth gear

[@spaghetti9067]

Way too bias towards German brands

[@MrWachira98]

If you cant even name a Toyota Corolla, why are you even in this show

[@ryuhayashi97]

Because people who drives a corolla are those who would call any sports car a ferrari

[@AntJoseph_]

Tun Piccolo uuh, no.

[@panos323]

@@ryuhayashi97 i drive a corolla and i am not like that!

[@mileslaw]

It doesn't looks dull. Especially considering it is a Corolla.

[@waynehobbs5175]

It looks okay. Packaging is poor.

[@liambassitt5919]

Still boring... it’s lipstick on a pig

[@jdmguy44]

@@liambassitt5919 If this is boring tell me what is interesting in this class (Mazda 3 aside)?

[@liambassitt5919]

@@jdmguy44 Subaru Impreza can be fun, Honda Civic isn’t bad, Hyundai Elantra

[@TheDominator74]

@@jdmguy44 I tell tou what is boring. UK! The people still acts like they would live in the 13th century. The cars have not changed a bit. The taxicabs🤮. Morgan have not changed a bit in 60 years. The Mini is dull. Rolls Royce still looks the same.

[@ronanlevey5061]

This show must be sponsored by the VW group or something. It's by far the most striking looking hatch in this segment. How they can call the look unnoticeable is baffling. As many others have said the Golf is way more dull and boring. Toyota made an excellent job with the styling in my opinion and deserve some credit to be bold unlike the predictable competition.

[@endzmeetmusic9053]

Have u driven a Golf before. Even better drive one from 2011 and see if the 2019 Corrolla would come anywhere near it. That's why they are giving an honest opinion. Toyotas are way behind like up to 5-10yrs in refinement and driving abilities. But hey they sell

[@dalejones659]

@@endzmeetmusic9053 Take a 7 yr old golf and the equivalent corolla (each with high mileages) to any respectable mechanic and compare wear and tear on both cars. For most families, it comes down to the wallet. Thats where the Corolla outshines any Volkswagen - lets not forget Golfs infamous auto. I do agree that the golf is a much more engaging drive though.

[@sonn4590]

Toyota is 5-10 years behind? Hahahahahaha. Obviously talking rubbish. How about other brands being 5-10 years behind on quality and durability?

[@spaghetti9067]

They are sponsored by Peugeot

[@jdmguy44]

@@endzmeetmusic9053 I driven both the Corolla and Golf (as rental vehicles) and the Corolla is every bit a match for the Golf in refinement, and build quality. In fact the interior has the edge on the latest Golf which has gone backwards if anything especially in material quality. Plus (as so many others are commenting) the Corolla looks great and the Golf boring as shit.

[@blitzchaserjzx100]

Fantastic car.. pity about the bunch of muppets reviewing it

[@nigelkittow2385]

Totally agree with you

[@barryedwards1433]

Agree, they are just trying to be funny and it's not paying off.

[@dimas44444]

The guy with the weird facial hair literally thinks the grill slash is weird?? Girll, you literally look alike

[@NazimUddin-yk2tz]

Looks like a crackhead wolverine 🤣

[@AntJoseph_]

I usually don’t comment on reviews but I think this one must be commented because I didn’t agree with it. First of all, it’s an extremely good looking hatchback probably only losing in looks against the Mazda 3 (or being neck to neck). Second, the interior is full of high quality materials that are both well built and feel robust. When it comes to the engine, that 1.8 is the dull engine of the Corolla but also the most fuel efficient. The 1.2turbo exists and it’s offered with a manual transmission and there’s the 180hp 2.0 hybrid which is just insane(if I’m not wrong the 2.0 actually has got reworked suspension). + it will be reliable and in the next 20/25 years, if laws allow it, it will be one of the few hatchbacks that will still work and do what it’s supposed to.

[@Hitomaru-shiki.sensha]

damn right

[@biubiubiuluo2068]

Hi there, I normally don't comment either, but I can't help this time! I can't believe they didn't have one nice thing to say about the new Corolla. I just text drove it yesterday, it was actually nothing like the old toyota that we knew. Even my friend who drive a mini and went with me said the interior was so nice that she didn't even expect to see this level of quality in a toyota.

[@AntJoseph_]

RL Agito IKR!

[@AntJoseph_]

Biubiubiu Luo IKR! It’s actually such a great car! (When it comes to materials actually the E12(previous to the 1st gen Auris) had materials that could rival the Mk4 Golf in every single aspect. This new Corolla actually has got better materials than the new Golf!

[@AntJoseph_]

Biubiubiu Luo I actually find it funny in these so called car reviewers when reviewing Toyotas (specially Toyotas). If a car has got a more classic design it’s called BORING, DULL. If a Golf(because it iS tHe BeNcHmArK) has got a classic design it’s a safe, elegant, full of class design. Like, WHAT?

[@gumpy4960]

How can they say this is dull and like the look of like a golf or Audi a3

[@rdmz135]

@@rc666 doesnt change the fact that it looks better than the two OP mentioned

[@jayjay378378]

@@rc666 @Redemz golf is very very bland car ,fall asleep just looking at it, at least Japanese cars try be different instead of always playing it safe and boring, just copy and paste cars

[@ashystyle]

VW group has a deep wallet! Trust me friend

[@scoopermg8226]

Bias is why. No one ever mentions that a car like this will seldom break down. Your Audi and Golf won't be as prestige when their dsg breaks down.

[@ashystyle]

@@scoopermg8226 Correct!

[@jayjay378378]

This review is all wrong 😡

[@DashCamSerbia]

Money talks.

[@AH-cp6ud]

Yes and that's why fifth gear is not on our TV's no more. .....

[@adiomari]

When your scores do not reflect the end user satisfaction, then there is a problem with your scoring. How can such a car get a 5 (out of 10) from some of the reviewers in this video. Looks better than an A3, consumes less fuel and will last much longer. one of the best cars out there.

[@vytbbb7146]

its the CVT... no one likes it...

[@TheAlee2404]

It wouldn’t last more than an A3 , and they didnt compete, the toyota quality maybe can compares with the base model golf, that hybrid power train is rubbish

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

@@TheAlee2404 rubbish

[@kf6857]

@@TheAlee2404 Not true, the hybrid system is bullet proof

[@KOhcl]

Hello Adi

[@sleepinggrandad]

Carwow review is much better than this. Can see this show dying out very soon.

[@fayezahmed9399]

True..but I don't want this show to die

[@rdmz135]

This show will still be a thing thanks to boomers who only watch TV.

[@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744]

@@fayezahmed9399 i want these show to die there extremly boring not like the used to be

[@ajf5745]

@@rdmz135 those boomers probably fought in world wars. And you? No

[@rdmz135]

@@ajf5745 Okay, so?

[@James-oo1yq]

It's far from dull. For dull see the new Golf.

[@ibrahimsher7868]

What do they mean the styling is dull ? It looks alot better than other hatchbacks out there. Its actually quite stylish

[@Darthadios]

This just shows how much they are alienated from reality. Probably best selling car what you have ever team tested. Never owned a Toyota, but that is kind of car what average Bob or Beverly will buy even at the Great Britain.

[@DarkAngel1979fuck]

It's not a German car so they're never gonna love it. Fifth gear proudly sponsored by volkswagen 🙄

[@Heardbydeaf]

Looks like it :)

[@MikeKay1978]

It is exciting to see what your next VW repair bill will land on.

[@MrHubb1]

They're saying the car was dull, so was the review. I miss Tiff. He would have driven the corolla like a mad man and made the review entertaining .

[@PianoandCarcrack94]

Fifth is becoming very unprofessional. Mazda 3 review was simply rubbish.

[@khaoscip1234A]

My point exactly. And that is a sexy sexy car

[@saadaftab6838]

The whole world appreciated and liked the shape very much. 5th gear clowns: no.

[@bensmithkent22]

It is a striking looking thing. Hated the auris but this looks appealing.

[@Maurice_Moss]

I've seen quite a few on the road now, and I think they look really good. Looks much more interesting than a generic golf

[@MrLetsatsi]

They are crazy this car looks good

[@AR-zr1om]

What planet are these from? Apart from the mazda 3 this is easily the best looking car in class the focus and golf are boring

[@waynehobbs5175]

If the Mazda 3 looks so good why is it tanking in sales. It can't just be it's over pricing or it's poor utilization of space.

[@AR-zr1om]

Wayne Hobbs it’s because the Mazda 3 has crap engines, 120bhp 2.0 petrol in the Uk it’s pathetic

[@waynehobbs5175]

What is bhp? Is that an imperial measurement used by 4 countries in the world out of 190 countries?

[@AR-zr1om]

Wayne Hobbs ok smarty pants it’s 90kw if that’s what you use but most places use horsepower as a standard measurement. Also using bhp makes sense since this is a british video and in Britain this is how we measure it.

[@waynehobbs5175]

Sorry A R but how can most places be 4 countries out of 190+ if you doubt me google it. Thanks for the clarification on what 120bhp means.

[@CynicalBastard511]

Why did they test the slowest one? They should have tested the 2.0 Hybrid with 180 hp.

[@motorpolitan8884]

Because the 2.0 Hybrid isn't sold outside the US. The 2.0L engine is reserved for the Camry in markets outside NA.

[@jayjay378378]

@@motorpolitan8884 false the UK has the 2.0 engine

[@AntJoseph_]

Matte the 2.0 is available in Europe

[@jurdi13]

U guys are blind

[@holycowjustwow]

Couldnt be more wrong on the looks.

[@samdurling6053]

It's a hatchback it's not meant to excite.. They don't look at a golf and go "wow" and then give it a 4/5,they let it off because its a hatchback and say "it does what it's meant to and its not meant to excite" bias review. Come on guys!!

[@kam8165]

This wasn't a fair review honestly. Review with it's competitors in mind. You can't expect a corolla to look like a RR Velar and drive like a Phantom

[@haloaum]

Very biased review ... right from the beginning, they made their mind up about the outcome. They called it dull to look at???? More interesting that the boring golfs or s3

[@aryanshirke5003]

HOW IS THIS DULL ?

[@charliechang7186]

4&5？？？？what a bunch of idiots. No advertising. Money? I have driven several times the new corolla in USA and Asia. They are all average cars but probably The best average car for a very reasonable money with tons reliability.

[@yassirbelarabi1686]

I cant agree on the looks, it looks good

[@ali_haq20]

I drive the estate 2.0L hybrid excel version of this car. It feels even more smooth and refined than my dad's Merc E class. The transition from electric to engine is seamless.Best car I've ever driven.

[@azlanmahmud]

This car will outlast your golfs, focus and 308 with minimal maintenance

[@Bhartiya969]

Toyota is a name of reliability and now they have improved their looks also.. I don't find it unattractive.. If this corolla wasn't attractive then tell us with whom you are comparing to this one?

[@zfloz9895]

Didn't know fifth gear guys, are such haters ! The car really looks good.

[@waynehobbs5175]

Would havebeen fairer to include its amazing fuel economy

[@Player1original]

Some older toyota diesels still get similar economy. I like the change but it needs some refinement, especially their dull cvts.

[@vinojcosta7491]

They always blame about Japanese cars. Come on guys you should appreciate about the reliability of Toyota cars

[@ozgayman]

That review was harsh! I happen to own a 2019 Corolla Hybrid (base model) and I personally think Toyota are on to a winner with it. I am loving the standard LED exterior lights, the way it handles, the light yet responsive steering, not to mention getting around 1000kms per tank of fuel. This car has truly sold me on the brand!

[@g00dfeeling]

I think it is very successful design. Golf 8 copy/paste exercise is sufficient proof.

[@marcelfotomoto]

Gee whiz the Poms love Asian car bashing. It's been widely accepted by Aus journos as a good car in it's class/price bracket. How does a car that cost AUD27k in Australia end up GBP27k? Almost twice the price!

[@sloot69x]

Its made here in the UK Burniston Derbysjire!

[@marcelfotomoto]

@@sloot69x Not the Australian versions

[@mrb6094]

I've just traded a GT 86 in for a 2.0 GR estate, I think it's a great looking thing. Plus comfortable and quiet. Perfect for someone with a knackered back and knees 🤣

[@Fastwunz]

I think it looks pretty smart

[@user-ic7mv6bj4w]

Park it next to the New golf and I dare you to still call the Corolla dull.

[@ThePetrolhead94]

So confused 🤔 I have a Golf and I think this is better looking

[@MrNaheedadam]

How much are European car brands paying you 3?

[@DumpoDeluxe]

Ohh my gud its shamefully bad review!!! To say that its boring!!! What??? Its so itself in way of design!!! Maybe not beauty. But definitly not boring.. Everybody els reviewers talk abouth that the new Corolla actually drives very vell... Not a sportscar but allright for a family car... ITS very big step for a TOYOTA this car!!! A really boring car is a VW Polo!!! Looks the same as the one before. Very classic VW This review is a disaster... Why the hell didn't Fifth gear drive the new 2.0L hybird variant with more punc... They normally not review cars in the basic variant...

[@tobyhall7617]

How does a golf look better or an Astra

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

A shocking and totally biased review. Verdict clearly decided before they had the keys, over a minute wasted mocking the design! No mention of reliability or warranty or amazing efficiency, engines available in the range, equipment, price? For example? I expect the plasticy Golf MK8 with shorter warranty, no full hybrid option, worse reliability, inferior specification, cost cutting build quality / chassis tech and made by a company that lied about emissions, will get the full marks..

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3jVh4uvoJujrrc a balanced and professional review..

[@FooledbyRandomness2]

not good review

[@spaghetti9067]

Stylish, angular, fresh, modern, eye-catching, planet saving goodness Fifth gear: boring, useless, dull, not a BMW or an Audi

[@sanurawat1651]

It looks good people come on

[@SoerenThorsen1972]

Good grief that was abysmal..........

[@dhvanantrivedi]

How come an automobile journalist not recognise a really common car?!

[@RacingEnigma]

Were they trying to be sarcastic? If not then this is the most abysmal review, full of lies I have ever seen. I bet they think the Golf Mk8 and Astra K look good too 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tdodge29]

Not quite sure what they're on about on the looks. Definitely doesn't look any less exciting than other cars in its class.

[@Daruosh666]

This car in pearl white with the panroof is probably the best looking hatch out there apart from the a45s

[@ikybaiiki]

They don't know what they're talking about. I hated Toyotas because they were fudge ugly now they look good

[@FaRMeR6317]

What the heck! These idiot's said this car is dull? It is gorgeously designed and beautiful car MAN!

[@SteveDchannel]

would love to see this test done with the US spec XSE model

[@ginubinukb2652]

Its get 15.5 out of 30 but ends up selling better than anything

[@patrickdeehan3893]

If you put a European badge on it they would love it.

[@JOlsson01]

You guys need your eyes checked. It's one of the best looking hatchbacks out there.

[@HalalFoodTherapy]

I think it looks really good. What are they on about?

[@rodrigodepierola]

Not a friend of Hatches but nobody has ever bought a Corolla thinking it's a DB9, it's the car you buy a know you'll never have a problem for 20 years. It's a car that get the job of going from A to B excellently.

[@NazimUddin-yk2tz]

Looks better than most cars in its range , looks very unique in the style I bet the GRMN version will be sick

[@_GummyBear_]

I own this car and I can say its very economic (I teach students with it) its fun to drive and I'm really happy with it. the only down side is when u like to do a small burnout it doesn't do it and sometimes it lacks a bit at the beginning when you want to accelerate fast. its the smoothest and stealthy car I ever drove. It cost me 33k euros and many people called me crazy because as I said I teach students how to drive with it. many nice comments on the car and yes its a head turn... i think u really dont know what is a new corolla :) how can u judge that beauty if you drive it for a few hours? you need to drive it every day to know what it does.

[@BeniBstoke]

Meanwhile, in the real world, this looks way better than the golf, is more reliable than anything else, the CVT and the hybrid drive train is buttery smooth and a dream to live with every day. Also, this car has been out for a while, what self respecting car journalist has issues recognising it? Such a stupid review...

[@MW-uh1xv]

I have one of these as a rental at the moment and I think it's a very nice car. The standard review comments that ita boring. If it had a BMW badge they would say it a drivers car. I think it's good looking and does what a small cheap hatch should do.

[@Toyota4Life]

WAY too much criticism going on I think the car looks great one of the best design cars in its class. Also people remember the corolla it’s one of the most well known cars

[@dgl7347]

The vw golf and audi will tell you to buy armrest not a joke. Lol

[@jayjay378378]

It looks dull 😮have you ever seen a i30 or a golf

[@hk20000]

They need the north american combo which is a total gem: a 1.8L with a 6 speed manual. Now that's a sweet setup.

[@PedroFTeixeira]

It's the first review I see thst say it's dull. Probably because of the color. Usually it's the blue one. It may not be to everyones taste (I'm not a huge fan of it), but it's sure not dull. When you have a golf, a leon, a megane... that are basic, this is completly different.

[@03Deltaintegrale]

Saw one of these in sonic silver and it really stood out. 180bhp hybrid with Toyota reliability. From an ownership pov I couldn't take owning another German car, something always goes wrong with them. That love soon turns to hate.

[@123Jokkmokk123]

The new Corolla look incredible. They look refreshing yet discreet. t's a complete departure from the conservative and traditional design language that has been the identity of the Toyota Corolla for 50 years. The Golf has been boring to the point of collective suicide since the mk 2. The Focus is a Ford so it's rubbish. The Civic is the closest good competiton. Vicky is 5'5-ish tall. She can't see out of a lot of cars. They test supercars and performance machines for a living. Its not about laptimes and trackdays. Knowing Toyota, it will be wonderfully well-made, incredibly reliable and a good car for the average family.

[@jamesrobertson1675]

I’m struggling with this. While searching for a new car over the past week. I have test drove a focus, a golf, a Leon, a 308 and a Corolla . Admittedly it was a manual not a CVT I had more fun driving the Toyota than any of the others. So much so I bought it.

[@ys_a1659]

I’d like to know how the power train works and how the fuel consumption is.

[@pollumG]

The front looks nice...what are they on about??

[@nikhilnik9022]

"it's actually slightly pink" girls though

[@TheJoeMB]

This just isn't dull to look at.

[@drethekiller]

One of the best looking hatches at the moment. I don't know what they're talking about... I guess they spend too much time driving supercars

[@prontoklasik]

Dude takes part in a car show, he's one of these three 'car enthusiasts' as they say and it takes him half a minute to guess what car it is? I mean what the actual fuck?

[@jasonherah1563]

I think it looks great! Much better than all of the previous models. What are these guys on about?!

[@adamm3388]

Honestly so tired of these types of motoring journalists. Giving it a 4/10 for how it went around corners on a track, is like judging a person for how well their hips work. For what it is, it looks good, comfortable, refined, super reliable, reasonably priced and for me has a bit little bit more character than a Golf. That's why you buy these things...

[@nathewtang33]

I own one of these new corolla, it's actually pretty good I think it's the best Modern corolla yet

[@realman444]

I understand that other brands of cars are being manufactured and assembled in UK and they must be praised. And the Far East cars are the biggest competitions. It is one of the most reliable cars in the world and one of the most beautiful.

[@shashankshukla2012]

15.5 is still higher than what this review would get.

[@stuartslyper1479]

In my opinion the Fifth Gear team got this one wrong. They’re possibly of touch with the reality of everyday folks. The car looks really good (inside and out), it’s super reliable, fuel efficient and the 2.0l hybrid is rapid. Toyota have finally made a Corolla which you can buy with both your head and your heart.

[@YuichiTamaki]

Johnny is a very down to earth guy I bet he would score it completely the opposite in a personal review.

[@andreaskahr2583]

How much did VW pay for this review? The look of The new Corolla outclass the look of the new Golf

[@Robbert_nl]

If you don’t recognize a Corolla, you shouldn’t be in a car show. That hideous beard is a good reason too.

[@adrianrouse5148]

I think it looks good. I like removable seat covers. Put two kids in the back and look at the seats afterwards. It's a family car. Agree with them on the cvt gearbox

[@brianiswrong]

Looks nice on the outside (like a smart lexus) but the front seats looked too big for the size of interior.

[@dancooper2072]

One of best looking hatchbacks on road and I've driven it, don't understand the CVT complaint, it's a little noisy but only because the rest of the car is so quiet. Hardly noticed it tbh

[@DrKampfpudding]

Yes the sound is horrendous. But I think it does look good

[@tahirislam9377]

its a hybrid car... looks like they wanted to review a lambo but got a corolla

[@ketnaa]

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder but... if you say this car is bland and anonymous, what does that make a Vauxhall then? Invisible? Or a Focus?? Come on, it looks very, very good.

[@oemasian9617]

I think it looks great!