Toyota Corolla hybrid 2022 review | good to drive and very fuel efficient | Chasing Cars

We test the base model Toyota Corolla hybrid hatchback. Is this the best small car?
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The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-known cars in the world. It is synonymous with no-nonsense dependability, but these days it is actually quite fun to drive.
The hatchback is stylish and there is a larger sedan as well. Both petrol and hybrid engine options are available in Australia, and in today’s episode, Johnny reviews the 2022 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport hybrid hatch at the entry-level side of the lineup.
Read our full Toyota Corolla hybrid review at the Chasing Cars website:
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But do you get a proper luxury experience from the cheapest 2022 Audi Q5 - the $70K 40 TDI base model? In today’s episode of Chasing Cars, Tom examines a lightly-optioned Q5 40 TDI to find out.
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Time codes:
0:00 - Toyota Corolla in Jasper Red
1:46 - Interior in grey cloth
3:31 - Back seats
4:46 - Hatchback boot space
5:47 - Running costs
7:18 - What is the Corolla hybrid like to drive?
13:19 - Toyota Corolla expert verdict

[@ryanxu]

I'm really starting to grow accustom to the "I'm **name*, **pause*** this is chasing cars, and this is the **car name and model** ..." intro. I also liked how you are continuing with the soccer balls measurement! 😋

[@ianjdmolina]

Same. Hahaha

[@94vrcommodore]

I had a Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan and was a beautiful car to drive. I’ve seen a few videos with the 0-100 in 11-12 seconds and while driving it and putting my foot down, it doesn’t feel slow.

[@somaiyamilind]

Good review John! Hoping to see the review of 2022 Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid soon!

[@lloydjenkins3729]

Another great review. Thanks John. How significant would you say the tyre squeal is?

[@aerienix]

The maths bit was a neat addition! Will definitely help out potential buyers.

[@simonvance8054]

I have to hand it to Toyota, the 2022 is the best looking Corolla ever. I have a 2005 and it’s still going fine after 361,000 kms...

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

what do you do when your car goes kaput (knock on wood)? sell it to the wreckers?

[@TalismanPHX]

Wish we Americans 🇺🇲 could get the Corolla hatchback in hybrid form. We only get the Corolla sedan hybrid. And we need a hybrid version of the Corolla Cross! (Toyota are you listening?) Job well done, John!

[@barrycrosby8602]

Got the hatchback big brother the touring sports in the UK with the 1.8 engine last month very impressive fuel efficient 55 mpg in cold weather drive train very smooth feels very premium compared to the Ford and vauxhall I've had in the past I just wish it would run in ev mode above 20 mph and the engine is a bit keen to kick in when there is plenty of charge in the battery but this may be due to the cold weather

[@hybridrav4life508]

Ah, Heathcote Road. Favoured haunt of ‘motoring journalists’ since Peter Wherrett in the 70s. A shame Amaroo Park is no longer there to complete the picture.

[@dallass8665]

I have a 2 yeah old corolla hybrid hatch which I’ve had for 7 months now i hate the boot it so small and the tyres are great the Bridgestone still oem fitted tyres still in the wet they are good I keep my psi up to 38 cold because I do about 700klms a week for work.. road noise is ok comes with a crap space saver in a hybrid I managed to swap mine out for a full size spare which fits in the boot. Fuel is ok on the highway engine kicks in alot because of the many flat surfaces are not quiet flat which the hybrid system doesn’t kick in but around town it does about 4.3l per 100 I don’t use cruise control because the hybrid doesn’t kick in much compared to using my foot instead Keep in mind with capped price servicing if u don’t buy brand new or a demo you don’t get the 5x first services up to 60k at the $205 for each service I just had my 30k done and it cost me just over $400 thru Toyota because my car was a ex rental with low klms but I know what each service cost Overtaking can be a pain in the rear I can plant my foot with power button on gets me around the person and yes the revs sits about 4rpm on a uphill Yes I will be buying another one next year hybrid is the way to go there are a couple of things that annoy me but it’s a overall great car with the Toyota name for reliability and resale value while fuel prices are at $1.87l it so cheap to run

[@clarkkentglasses6443]

when you put the full size spare in the back, did you have to change the floor or does it just fit in the space where the kit goes?

[@davidperry3531]

People who love Toyotas should have a closer look at this Corolla as it is so far behind the pack in many ways. Back seat space and amenity is hopeless, very small boot, slow, handling and stability not good at highway speeds, hard plastics and plastic steering wheel. Someone I know bought one of these a couple of years ago and was astounded how wayward it was on a country main road in blustery, windy conditions compared to a Mk 6 Golf he had come from. Safety assist systems are not up to scratch. This car belongs in the last century.

[@kennethlai1341]

Very detailed analysis, thinking to get one as a family car

[@bennychen7433]

The cost of the GPS in built includes DAB + radio. The directions of the GPS is shown partly on the dashboard.

[@ErosMorelli]

It's a pretty nice colour! 👌🔥

[@drjphau1834]

Ill take the sedan hybrid overall bigger and great economy still

[@CampbellSimpson]

I was tossing up between the Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid and the Yaris ZR Hybrid, and went the Yaris (or my partner did, at least). Smaller car with (what feels like) just as much room inside, and she can play pretend that it's a GR... Feel the same about the tyres - they love to squeal whenever you're taking off with even a smidge of steering lock on! Edit: and again, love the soccer balls. You should keep a running total of the scoreboard somewhere.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Could you say the Yaris was not a "ballsy" choice then?

[@Staticmeltdown11]

Great review. Although I think resale values also need to considered when doing the calculations for hybrid versus petrol. Presumably the hybrid will be worth more when selling, so the 'additional cost' of the hybrid may be much lower that it at first appears.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Absolutely correct! Not to mention the hybrid will have a wider buying audience.

[@R0WDY]

We dont know how long the batteries in the hybrid system will last, its possible they will be at the end of their lives when selling the car, ruining the resale value.

[@verygoodbrother]

@@R0WDY Toyota have been selling toyota prius for years

[@kimbridge5592]

@@R0WDY 10 years or more in some cases

[@nareshkrishnakumar9819]

Does the toyota corolla accent sport have Bluetooth without getting the navigation pack does it also have electric powered folding door mirrors in the base model (accent sport)

[@towerguarder]

The hatch looks good. But practicality wise the sedan is better imo

[@jasonr2670]

It would be great if we could get the European spec 2 litre hybrid rather than the 1.8

[@MattOn1010]

Oh really. I'm in the UK and am looking to get the 2.0 version with 184hp. The 1.8 is only good for short to medium distance driving. Long distance will be very noisy with the CVT gearbox as it a low power 122hp.

[@felix_five]

I test drove one of these. Great car except that the back seat is unusable for people with no leg room.

[@sleekitwan]

I have developed a standard question I ask myself of any car I look to buy - are the instruments and controls as easy to find in the dark, as they are in daylight? Many cars now fall down on this. First time I tried my spouse’s new compact Clio Tce90, it was late evening…I had to put the interior lights on full, to find anything, wipers, lights, it was nuts. So, my standard question, and it’s almost never addressed by reviewers, night driving - maybe this is why auto makers save money on these things? I dunno, it’s just I was used to Passats and Volvos, and they had lit controls. Take care all, thanks for the review.

[@aussie8114]

I think that looks beautiful.

[@davidjarvissound]

Fuel economy. I have an A class. The world of cars is about fuel. Mine at the moment is 35mpg. If I go to a Corolla.,, 63mpg. And I can drive stress free with the up to date cruise control

[@gordonclark7632]

I have not been a fan Toyota styling lately however, this one IMO is quite attractive. The black plastic piece across the front breaks up the ugly grill styling of Toyotas does a good job of reducing its size.

[@davwatto77]

Nice review, enjoy the fact that you're framing this as exactly what it is, an economical runabout with some electrification as a kicker. Although I'd like to know how the insurance premium was derived, you do say that it's the average and I understand that this is powered by budget direct but it would be nice to see either the range or some examples.

[@aerienix]

And people complaining about rear and boot space are still comically missing the point!

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@aerienix I fail to see how they are missing the point (comically or otherwise) Rear and boot space are vitally important in this class of car. If these are not important criteria to you, may I suggest a Yaris or Yaris Cross Hybrid.

[@aerienix]

@@MrBenHaynes the point is that the Corolla as it is now is relegated to 2nd car status for the work commute or the odd grocery run. At best, it’s a couple’s car. And while you’re correct in that with the Yaris or Yaris Cross you can go smaller, I believe this Corolla is the cheapest way you can get into a Hybrid Toyota new.

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@aerienix Surely a Yaris hybrid or Yaris Cross hybrid are cheaper than a Corolla hybrid due to their size.

[@aerienix]

@@MrBenHaynes I had actually thought so too, but you can only get a Yaris as a hybrid at the top trim, which is $35k da. As for the Yaris Cross, you could get a base hybrid but that’s around $32k da. Both of which are more expensive than the $31k for this Corolla.

[@mawibja9779]

As taxi driver some free time it is z best car in fuel economy 3.1 /100 the hole day may be I drive 203 km in 10 hours so z best car to me

[@iwx2672]

Anyone know a good product to trickle charge this in Australia while I leave it at the airport for 4 weeks?

[@wedgett1]

They've come a step forward from being a "fridge on wheels" but it's good to see Toyota not trying to force this car into something it's not. People don't buy these for top of the range interior materials or driving dynamics - they buy them because they are reliable, incredible on fuel and relatively cheap. The only thing that pulls the hatch down is that tiny boot. You have to see it in person to see how ridiculously small it is. Small price to pay for a hybrid I guess? (or just get the sedan).

[@_GummyBear_]

I own a 2019/2020 and yes the booth is really small. 12 inch sub dont fit in. 2x10 inch sub the booth is full but its very economical car

[@MrBenHaynes]

Boot too small, no dice. Even the Mazda 3 boot @ 295L is too small. 350L is the bare minimum for this class of car. Sedan is the solution.

[@uzair_7151]

Glad its small. Idc about boot size much. Just need decent interior space

[@moonsapling]

Actually this car handles amazingly so driving dynamics are actually a plus here.

[@PTMarcoBryant]

The seat is what I think the problem is

[@Mexxx65]

First comment! First Chasing Cars comment of 2022! Mmmm Corolla competitors have all gone up market, and at the price Toyota are selling the Hybrids here, the interior should be a lot better.

[@doug6281]

was that a vape in the centre console ????

[@santillbrezon2161]

The cost of an electric vehicle compared with this hybrid corolla would buy a lot of petrol to run this corolla, it probably makes more sense to own a corolla i think. Better financially. If the electric vehicle has really good resale value thats a different situation.

[@homunkin5884]

i am going for a test drive tomorrow down wollongong NSW, 34000$ for 2022 model

[@MattOn1010]

Sure the boot is that small? The 1.8 in the UK has approx 360L boot, the 2.0 has 313L. I'm looking to get the 2.0 top trim version which is the Excel trim in the UK.

[@bencurry5295]

yes the battery on the 2.0 takes room up in the boot but not with the 1.8 .

[@martingifford5415]

The sedan has even better fuel economy, more space in the back seat, and more space in the boot. I'd like to know what these small hybrids are like on highways and for long distance driving.

[@wildlifeecology]

That was our primary concern. We test drove the hatch on freeway and country roads and was pleasantly surprised. Sedan is better car but wait times are longer. Plus I think hatch is easier on the eyes.

[@eofalassion]

How does this one compare to the i30? Would have been nice if the i30 has a hybrid to compare like for like.

[@alwayswinning3743]

I'm looking at getting Corolla for my B-day next month (maybe) What’s the difference between; Assent, SX and ZR - I don’t get it LOL - not a care person, just looking for a new car 😊 I also just looked online are all the new cars Automatic these day? I don't even know if I can drive Auto, much prefer Manual

[@Alpha_7227]

Looks like Australia is getting the US updates with Safety Sense 3.0 and blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic as an option. It seems though it is going to be way overpriced. It is a sellers market now because of demand obviously outstripping supply because of the parts shortages. Dissappointing

[@jeffruebens8355]

I might buy a Kia Niro or Hyundai Ioniq instead, or a Mazda 3 with better looks and a better stereo but worse gas mileage.

[@DieExFreundinCallt]

Lenkrad muss auf der linken Seite sein ;)

[@lukelawrence6007]

The phome system is superior

[@w00t777]

It's a really good economical run around car, but the boot space is seriously not acceptable compared to rivals, it's laughable

[@Roadrunnerz45]

petrol prices will only be increasing. war in ukraine at the moment but with the push for electric cars you can't expect anything less than $1.50 from here onwards. around $2 will be the norm. so if you can't afford or impractical to have electric, go for a hybrid.

[@Potenti4lz]

Kia Rio GT has better internals and trunk space but no hybrid :(

[@Pravindigital.1990]

2016 toyota corolla hatchback is too boring! But the 2021 hybrid corolla hatchback is not boring at all!

[@tobychow]

thr rear leg room and boot space are just pathetic

[@lbe]

If I had known you can't disable the incredibly deafening bomb announcing seatbelt alarm - I WOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT THIS CAR! You can't put a feather on a seat or fart on it without a seatbelt before the alarm starts beeping like the car is going to explode. INCREDIBLY BLOODY ANNOYING. If you need a bomb reminder to put your seatbelt on if you're sitting in the car - then you shouldn't get in the car. It is the worst alarm I've ever come across and that you can't disable it is a major FLAW.

[@Potenti4lz]

Reminds of Samsung phones not charging for hours when the USB port or chassis is even the faintest bit wet.

[@Potenti4lz]

Is it every seat?

[@pascalderoche765]

Just plug the seat belt in...

[@nikchris69]

I rent this car and my back is in pain, it’s horrible over potholes

[@tabletennis_sui]

No saving the money to be honest after 75000km, you have to replace the battery for the hybrid system too. Cost you more than you save.

[@chasingcars]

The hybrid battery is warranted to ten years if you get a free hybrid health check at the five year mark.

[@jeeves6490]

Seen quite a few former taxi prius that haven't needed a new battery after a decade and a little more than 75000k.

[@MrBenHaynes]

This theory has been debunked numerous times. You save money, pollution and enjoy extra torque/refinement every drive.

[@graemecouch5010]

Yeah never heard of a hybrid battery replacement yet ?

[@supersixbravo1610]

$29.000 ?? For THAT?? Give us a break.

[@1969cmp]

....the days of pre-covid pricing have disappeared.

[@ozweddingphotography9688]

$35000 now, my23

[@danielracecorner8095]

that is not the 2022. The Corolla 2022 have no buttons in the middle Radio Systems

[@alifhamzah697]

🇲🇾👋🏻☝👍🏻

[@MikeVK3]

An out of date ICE vehicle that will be the last of its kind. Toyota is facing a very bleak future.

[@daweigo6851]

Biggest car seller in the world, with massive wait list in so many cars due to demand, think they will survive ok...

[@waynebateman1664]

The hatch doesn't have a boot which is ridiculous.

[@rallymosm4907]

Like Car Engine

[@peterhart7275]

The price is now $40000 if you want it straight away

[@johndoe-wh6td]

It's the opposite.

[@Epfdreyes]

Of course in America we don't have this.... all about oil in America not saving Americans money...

[@manhhahlu]

Corolla is still bland as ever I see. I’d rather take a Mazda 2 at that price point.

[@rallymosm4907]

I Don't like Car EV

[@rallymosm4907]

Car Ev No Good

[@rallymosm4907]

Car NO good No fell

[@albymangled]

Local Toyota dealer rang to see if I was still interested and offered to sell me a new red Corolla today. No waiting just drive away..yippee! Until I asked if it was the hybrid variant. "Ahhh...sorry sir, that will be a 4 to 5 month wait if you deposit and order today...." I'll keep driving old faithful for a while longer and see what comes along over the next "4 or 5 months"..

[@user-oe1nt4pp8n]

EVs and hybrids don't offset the extra costs if you drive less than 10k kms/year. Knowing Toyota, they wouldn't add a calculator to see if hybrids were right for you.