Toyota Corolla Touring Sports (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Toyota Corolla is called the Corolla again. For two generations European spec compact hatchback and estate model was called Toyota Auris, because it was allegedly more hip like that. Now we are back to the Toyota Corolla. It comes in hatchback, estate, and sedan versions. There is a choice of a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, or two types of hybrid drivetrain.
Starting price: 22 200 euro
As tested: 38 000 euro
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[@tyhabib]

My family owns 4 cars one jeep renegade ( transmission gone in 3 years) an audi A3 ( we become afraid to drive of repair cost) a vw jetta ( most interior plastics dislodged) one Toyota corolla ( we all fight to drive) this is what we call go anywhere anytime

[@rightlanehog3151]

Well said.

[@renaldobrown5570]

Love my Corolla also🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@barrycrosby8602]

I drove a Toyota Corolla 1.8 the other week on both city and motorway and achieved just under 80 mpg very impressive

[@Soh90]

How come every time someone reviews a Toyota product it’s always sarcastic and nit-picky. It’s a little annoying. Like do we really have to state in every review that a Corolla won’t get your pulse racing? How about the part where the car is attractive, efficient, spacious, and loaded with tech. This car does everything right. Some cars may be better and some specific things, but the Corolla is a great car nonetheless.

[@MarekDrives]

Trust me, I'm sarcastic and nit-picky in all my reviews. And if the Corolla excites you, good for you!

[@Soh90]

Marek Drives Hey man! I loved the review! Don’t get me wrong the beginning bit was hilarious lol.

[@kendelion]

Toyota Excited me because for once I had a long lasting relationship.

[@zolfagharalirezaei3259]

That's because they compare Toyota with Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi

[@mattesrocket]

@Cecil L the car is not spacious, if a 1,85 or 1,90 m tall person touch the roof at the back seat and doesn't get his feet comfortably unter the front seat, and this at the big lenght of the car! No electric sockets for the back seats passengers, no seperat climat zone there, old stylish sat nav, no android auto, etc., no fuel consuption around 4,5 Liter = loaded with tech? And in an estate(!) not many storage places for little things when you travel e.g. with family/kids? I would say: this car is outdated.

[@nebeatsimenu]

That's a really cool review. I've found basically everything I needed to know, even though I've watched a lot of reviews and none of them answered all the questions. Best wishes from Lithuania!

[@TheGuyWithTheAfricaTwin]

Finally a channel full with information but also funny comments in some situations. As I am considering a Corolla TS Hybrid for the next car, it was a big help with your video. Thank you Marek, greetings from Croatia!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Good choice. As a jealous Canadian, I am convinced this is the best 'everyday' car for sale over there.

[@zoldarzolder7767]

Drove this car on b-road and motorway straight out of my CLA shooting brake. I would trade in the Mercedes sooner than later. Wonderfully relaxing car that has some real go when asked for. U can fit an entire trolley under the boot floor. Great car if you have small kids

[@tricksieboy]

Or what about jumping into a 2 - 3 year old CLS shooting brake? I would much prefer an older 'large' class merc / bmw over a new toyota from experience...

[@theodorev666]

Yap, it's very hard to go wrong with a Toyota. I'm more than happy with my Toyota and I haven't complained nearly as much as I have done for all my previous cars...

[@scoopermg8226]

@@tricksieboy Sounds a great deal. A Merc out of warranty with mediocre economy or a Toyota with big warranty, more equipment, more space etc etc. Doesn't the Merc use an engine from a Renault van too? Badge engineering or real engineering, I guess.

[@scoopermg8226]

No mention of Toyota's outstanding reputation for reliability and longevity. This thing will last forever and I don't even have a Toyota.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Good point.

[@t-bone9239]

If you live in an area without rust

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@t-bone9239 Mine is 14 years old and has no rust because I have it rustproofed.

[@Neatspejamasis]

No mention to Toyota's rather expensive engine repairs (especially diesel), petrol engines burning oil and corrosion in almost all not visible places.

[@AidasRusa]

@@Neatspejamasis I have Toyota Auris petrol engine VVTI 1.3 she is not burning oil! So you talk rubbish.

[@alanh8101]

Very nice Marek good review and yeah Corrola is great choice and longevity is superb... My wife’s have 2018 and no issues or problems and yet new one is even better for price you pay👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Alan

[@theodorev666]

Another great review Marek. Well done mate! I had a look at the Corolla when I was buying a new car and it surprised me that the much smaller Yaris had better leg room. I'm 183 cm tall and I just couldn't sit behind the driver's seat. The biggest problem was foot room actually. I kept tripping on the front seat when trying to get in or out. If you're looking for more passenger room, the Corolla isn't worth the price difference from the Yaris.

[@TheBaldzhi]

I just picked up the same model for a test drive today. Honestly i drive hybrid for the first time ever. After a couple of hours i can say that it definitely feels better than the Golf Variant ( which i also tested recently) looks better than most of the competitors in the class and is easy to get use to with. And at some point is getting even boring i dare to say. But for this price range Corolla gives you more value for the money. And they say it is more reliable than the german and french colleagues. Good job for you as always Greetings from Norway

[@rightlanehog3151]

This will be infinitely more reliable than German or French competitors .

[@TheLittleEvilDuck]

Reyhan Baldzhief golf is 1000 times Better than that japan shit

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Reyhan: Curious, what engine was in the Variant? It (known as the Golf Sportwagon) is the only affordable fwd wagon we can get in USA. Did you compare with the Subaru wagons? Don't you need or want all wheel drive in Norway? Cheers. 🙂

[@bogdanmongol9518]

@@TheLittleEvilDuck What kind of drugs did you take? Share with us, don't be afraid...

[@TheLittleEvilDuck]

@@bogdanmongol9518everyone who compares japan shit to german cars takes drugs - ask them.

[@csabagero5926]

Very good summary, thanks for the video! ;)

[@connykarlsson9599]

Best looking car in its class. And drivetrain its wonderful. Best buy nowdays.

[@MrNordlandfahrer]

It's a nice car and the right drive concept. I can accept your criticisms points. I am very satisfied with my CHR Hybrid. Ok, the multimedia unit still has room for improvement, but it is less important to me. The driving experience in a hybrid it´s very pleasant for me, especially since we have no highways in Estonia. In the city I am partially under the factory promis in fuel consumption. Please try next a car for real men - the UAZ Buchanka (it's my dream)

[@zigagubensek5147]

Great review! Greetings from Slovenia

[@someone-gb2ec]

Im from Slovenia to ...primorska😮

[@JanKowalski-up1ls]

Witam, Panie Marku mówi pan fenomenalnie po angielsku. Życzę Panu zdrowych i spokojnych Swiąt i wszelkiej pomyślności w nowym roku

[@MarekDrives]

Dziękuję. Zdrowych świąt. Żeby następne były wesołe!

[@TheRobster500Channel]

I just bought one, it will be delivered in June this year 💯

[@rivorianest]

Intresting, the keyfob opening on the test drive car we used in Estonia worked wonderfully. Maybe some settings not enabled? Ordered full option same light interior, can’t wait for the delivery day. Interior space is miles ahead of Volvo V60 (last gen). Good review!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Happy trails! You made a splendid choice.

[@Yorick78]

Good realistic review Marek, as always. Like the outside of the car but the dash and especially the navigation screen is hideous. This would be a turnoff for me if I would have to buy one myself. Having leased a Prius III for two years, I know the powertrain is excellent. I really wonder how the 180 hp version rides

[@al3826]

Aww! I want this version. 🙂🙆🏿‍♀️ If this were available I would have picked this over the Hatchback XSE. 😊

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

So would a lot of others......................

[@rightlanehog3151]

Toyota USA needs to hear from you. The hatch is a nice car but far less practical.

[@SweepMaster21]

@Marek is bang on with the text on Camry at 1:51! 😂 Since 1997, I have seen every new generation Camry’s in the Dubai taxi fleets first vs. private ownerships! 😝 Another trend here seen in the recent years is that Uber, Careem and other limousine car drivers have the Lexus ES350 as the staple in their fleet! So, many refrain to own one! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ranjanthomas5982]

Who cares what other people drive? Taxi drivers choose a dependable tool for the job so copying them may be a wise choice. I'll let other people drive Minis and Range Rovers to look cool while draining their bank accounts :D

[@kf6857]

Just got my Corolla yesterday (Hatchback 1.8). I had the Auris before and this new Corolla is miles ahead! :)

[@rightlanehog3151]

Happy trails!

[@kf6857]

Right Lane Hog Thanks! :)

[@nikolayvladimirov3939]

Miles away how?

[@kf6857]

Nikolay Vladimirov Improved hybrid system (less fuel consumption), better ride quality and handling, improved quality in the interior, much better tech (especially safety tech) amongst other things :)

[@nikolayvladimirov3939]

@@kf6857 Thanks, how about noise isolation from the outside, is it better than auris or is the same?

[@jeanmarais337]

good review. helps a lot, thanks.

[@MarekDrives]

Glad to hear it!

[@g00dfeeling]

With Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3 Japanese started to make nice looking cars.

[@cruelbritannia4056]

This is British made whilst the Mazda3 is made in Japan.

[@samcreedy44]

Man, I feel like watching a history channel.

[@jamesbowden4871]

You're lucky that Toyota offers the Corolla wagon in your market. If Toyota offered them in Canada, I'd buy one.

[@kejefelcz]

Just came back from a Toyota dealer. After driving RAV4 and Camry, I must admit the Corolla was a very nice surprise. There's a lot of "toyotisms" everywhere but Corolla offers the most pleasant combination of all. And the suspension is actually very good. Camry was a total disappointment, RAV is okay-ish, Corolla is rather great (out of those three) in all aspects. And I say that as a live-long BMW fan/user and petrolhead :). Btw: the USB port is a prep for Apple CarPlay and Andoid support, which is coming as of beginning of October. With a completely new infotainment graphic and OS (finally!).

[@jeffm1971]

A massive improvement over the Auris. A Toyota that at long last looks good.

[@MarekDrives]

Indeed, no complaints in the looks department.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Thanks for this review. Your humor would go well in a classic British comedy film. In spite of its minor shortcomings I would like to have one of these with the 1.8 engine. Unfortunately, Toyota will not offer this in North America or even some other countries where it ought to be successful. I have driven several Prius and Corolla models over the years and they are all fairly loud when above 100 kph. Worst noise is when you need power from the engine......what a racket.....20 pounds of sound insulation would help. I'm sure the car would pass the crash test with a USB cord plugged in. Where was the Corolla in this test built? Looking forward to your review of the Gen 8 Golf and VW EV when they are available. 🙂

[@rightlanehog3151]

These Corolla wagons are made exclusively in Burnaston, Derbyshire UK.

[@garethtalbot8950]

Wife has rav4 hybrid. Setting car to Eco mode and using active cruise control returns the best mpg. 5.5l/100km is what we can achieve in rav4. I drove new 2023 corolla hybrid recently. Lovely handling car. I'm in vw Golf at moment. 2023 corolla impressed me. Where I am. Luna entry model has no lumbar support. Need to look at SOL model for lumbar support. I love diesel but vw starting to reduce diesel options. In Ireland new vw t-roc dsg can can only be got in petrol form. Doing my maths, tank size and reported real life mpg and cost of fuel I think hybrid makes financial sense. Toyota offering auto gearbox at cheaper rates than other brands. I love vw1.6tdi diesel and fan of hybrids. I think Toyota have best customer service thus far in my experience. Thanks Marek..

[@mikronela]

Im a lucky owner of model 2019 2.0. Good car. Reliable. Fast. Perfect for city but highways too. Sitting well on the road. My one and only complaint is that it is too low for me

[@p.foto100-westlux8]

dobry jesteś Marku :)

[@skullfucker3381]

Couple things I can update for potential buyers 1.8 sports tourer: -eco mode is good for icy conditions as the throttle has a more soft acceleration even if you floor it, The hybrid system works well with this option. -try sports mode if you want that race feeling. -Android and apple is available now -from my Toyota dealer the efficiency is 30% less fuel so it's no miracle solution however they also warned that it can be very thirsty more than petrol if you drive like an idiot -i had a 2012 seat Ibiza smal hatchback and compare to my corolla which is a family car I saved about 45 euros in petrol same distance.

[@rightlanehog3151]

This is absolutely the most rational car on sale in Europe today. It is worth noting that larger wheel and tires sizes will result in increased rolling resistance and decreased fuel economy. #SaveTheWagon

[@zarakdurrani7584]

Man you're in all the videos of the corolla station wagon. You must have a hard on for this.

[@Benderswe1]

oh btw i did o.56l 100km on high way motoring in my 2020 corolla estate so yes u can do great fuel economy with it

[@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo]

Good video. Lots of useful information. This is an OK car if you have a sizeable amount of stuff to move around (NB I am a photography / video enthusiast, I have lots of equipment to transport around) or if you have a family. But it is NOT a car to (as you say) "get your pulse racing". In a few years time (when I have gathered together some more money) I may be in the market for a car similar to this. But I would want to have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. For a Japanese car, this is not as well equipped as you might expect.

[@ShatNdd]

Honda Civic (1.5turbo) or Mazda 3 (2.0 skyactive-X) might be an answer for you.

[@mjkmob]

Thanks from Holland. Will you do a video from the 2023 facelift version?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Once it arrives on the press fleet, which may be H2 2023.

[@th-l8936]

Great video Marek! I'll take a Focus estate thanks

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Yeah, wish good ol Ford would sell the Focus estate in USA, but we don't get any Focus models. Ford's word of the day/week/month/year/forever: F150

[@1tommymulligan]

Just bought one.!!!!

[@hulukki]

Have you enjoyed it.. Getting mine next tuesday.

[@1tommymulligan]

Santeri Puhakka Love it, quite and great fuel consumption. A pleasure to drive.

[@hulukki]

@@1tommymulligan cheers

[@ayshemustafa8216]

Hello! I am about to invest in a new car (as a family car) and I am trying to decide between this Toyota and Kia Ceed SW Plug-In (or not). Which one would you recommend more? I know Kia's reliability was not good in the past but it seems like they have catched up with their competitors in the last years. I am looking at 2021 models. Thank you! Great video!!

[@johndelaney4714]

Hi I have a corolla sports touring 1,8 hybrid sol model and Iove it. Had a golf. I like the bigger boot and I wanted a automatic.

[@edwink1467]

Bring this to America!!!!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Let Toyota USA know how you feel. Half the comments on these European videos for the Corolla wagon come from Americans or Canadians.

[@rondhole]

@@rightlanehog3151 For longer car, They give them Toyota Sienna, a monster giant minivan with all wheel drive and smooth engine. Station Wagon in USA is not desirable. American like sedan or SUV, and family takes 3.5L Minivan like Sienna, Honda Odyssey or Chrysler Pacifica. Reliability wise, Toyota is still way better than the rest although Sienna is never renewed since 2010.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@rondhole Yes, I know all about the Sienna but that is an entirely different class of vehicle suitable for larger families. Here in CANADA we love wagons and recent Toyota wagons have sold very well.

[@joa8593]

The boot opening with long press is probably a setting you can turn on. Windows opening with long press of unlock is a hidden option in the settings as well.

[@MarekDrives]

Hidden options? Who hides options like this? BTW, I browsed through the menu and found nothing of the sort.

[@joa8593]

@@MarekDrives I don't know why, but everybody hides these settings. You need to have the dealer change it or use an OBD scanner. Edit: confirmed that the RAV4 tailgate at least can be set to open with the remote using an OND-II scanner and appropriate software. Not sure the Corolla has this option, but on my vehicle I needed to use an OBD tool to turn on several features like long press opening the moon roof.

[@jasonbrody6219]

Usb port in the right side, thats why the new corolla has a knee passenger airbag

[@ash3rr]

Comparing this to a similar year Skoda Octavia Diesel, which is more comfortable to daily drive?

[@eagbplayz851]

Seriously it would be awesome if the Touring Sports was available in the US

[@_Robert_Paulson_]

7:45 I was unable to replicate that. I tried but the side of the seat never made contact with the arm rest.

[@urbansoundscapes7734]

Decent and honest review although agreed it was a bit 'nit-picky'. No car company should be producing new diesel cars these days - it's good that Toyota has avoided diesel with the new Corolla. There are also too few estate cars and too many SUVs, which not everyone wants! Toyota should be commended on producing a practical and efficient estate that will no doubt provide years of trouble free and enjoyable motoring. The world needs more sensible and environmentally kinder transportation.

[@ads8831]

Do you think with the longer wheelbase than the hatchback it will be more comfortable? hatchback wheelbase 2640mm, wheelbase sport touring 2700mm, little difference.unfortunately in my country there is no test drive of sport touring to compare. the hatchback seemed stiff to me. thank you very much keep up your detailed reviews. 👍🙏💙😎

[@MarekDrivesENG]

All other things being equal, longer wheelbase does improve ride quality. 6 cm for a car is a big enough difference. If you're not sure, you can look for a demo hatchback to test drive with smaller rims and more sidewall.

[@ads8831]

@@MarekDrivesENG thanks

[@icandodgebullets7869]

I'm 6'1" and I struggle to get in and out of the car even with the seat pushed all the way back (knees touching the steering wheel) and as a result the passenger behind me has his feet tucked under my seat. Also, my head just about touches the ceiling.

[@comickebs748]

Toyota should have brought this over in hybrid trim to replace the larger Prius hatch. Thanks for shafting us, Toyota USA.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Please share your completely justified sense of outrage directly with Toyota, USA.

[@CyAn-S]

it is not the fault of Toyota USA. It is caused by American people not buying these type of cars. It is only logical that Toyota doesn't bring these cars when they are not bought.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@CyAn-S Have you noticed how many Americans or Canadians are commenting on a KZbin video about a car which Toyota is not offering to us? There might be a lesson here.

[@CyAn-S]

@@rightlanehog3151 yeah but still, mass market in US wants crossovers, SUVs and Trucks. Not station wagons. Hatches still work because they are cheap and fun to drive for single people.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@CyAn-S To be clear, I am Canadian not American. We actually buy wagons when we can get them. Sadly, we have lost most wagon options due to the fact our car markets overlap and Americans don't like them.

[@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo]

One other point, you mentioned that there is no diesel option available for the Toyota. The effects of VW and Dieselgate are being felt around the world , even four years on. Diesel is dying out because of this scandal. Hybrid cars are the immediate future for personal transport , with fully electric cars becoming more popular as their range increases and prices drop.

[@Art-is-craft]

Diesel gate is just nonsense. All the problems with diesel is nothing more than politicians and their games.

[@hubert8694]

Your English is perfect!

[@matstraka]

Will there be Sedan review as well? I'm old fart with mustache you know.

[@MarekDrives]

Camry first.

[@fundiver198]

As for fuel economy 6 liter / 100 km is pretty decent for a 180 hp petrol powered car. The only reason diesels are cheaper to run in Europe, is because diesel fuel is getting subsidiced by being taxed less than petrol. A liter of diesel contain more energy and emit more CO2 than a liter of petrol, so with fair pricing diesel would cost 10-15% more than petrol, in which case nobody would complain about 6 liter / 100 km for a petrol car. Also the base model hybrid is more economical. I rented the old model recently for a 1-day trip and got less than 5 liter / 100 km with a lot of motorway driving and no particular effort to drive efficiently.

[@MarekDrives]

This would be impressive, if I wasn't going 110-120. I wasn't using the power. At that speed a diesel car would use even less.

[@hedydd2]

Diesel fuel is not subsidised. In the UK it has been up to 10p/litre more expensive than petrol for many years. Only in the last three weeks has the price gap narrowed to around 2p/litre, again with petrol remaining cheaper. Also diesel cars have been up to £2000 more expensive than more powerful, though traditionally less torquey petrol engines. Despite this and the more expensive servicing and potential repair cost, diesel cars took around half the market until those immoral thieving crooks at VW broke the law and cheated and devalued every diesel car worldwide, literally robbing owners of cash.

[@fundiver198]

@@hedydd2 In several other european countries diesel is cheaper than petrol, and its all because of taxes.

[@gjmob]

The cabin noise is always a problem in a wagon, because of everything being open and amplifying engine, wind and tyre noise. The sedan is the best, because everything behind the rear seat back is insulated. I notice how much more noisey my Corolla sedan when the back seats are folded down.

[@albertoiturria9461]

Subaru XV or Impreza review please!!!!

[@ShatNdd]

That's a pity Toyota don't produce for EU-market 2.0 non-hybrid Corollas like they do for US/Canada/Australia. This is the modern descent and reliable engine M20A they put in basic RAV4.

[@jonasppulings1228]

In USA emissionregulations are diffirent from europe that's probably why they don't put it on the european market

[@ShatNdd]

@@jonasppulings1228 and they don't have to use GPF filters as well... yet.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Perhaps Toyota should offer the option of the 2.0 non-hybrid but a high percentage of EU market prefers economical engines. Fuel is expensive and taxes increase as power and size increase. If you have plenty of money expenses may not matter, but if I had to drive lots of km or miles in EU I would prefer high efficiency engine. Still gets you from A to B.

[@ShatNdd]

@@rizzlerazzleuno4733 not everybody does high travel distances. For example if you drive only 15000km/year and real world fuel consumption difference might be only 3 liters/100km. So the the difference in fuel might be ~35-40 litres per month. And ~100 €/year for CO2 emissions tax difference. And a car purchase price could be less for around 4000€ (hybrid vs. manual) with the same engine, body type and trim level. This is 15-20% difference! This difference will become zero-profitable after 80-100 000km (~6 years) and only after you will save some money if you won't have any issues with hybrid. I would definitely prefer non-hybrid 2.0 manual if I could choose!

[@MiguelRPD]

Are the fog lights projector or reflector ?

[@vjekan]

Great review! I was waiting for this one for some time. Did you have a chance to test drive the corolla with the adaptive variable suspension maybe? It is worth the extra money?

[@MarekDrives]

I didn't know there is a variable suspension option.

[@vjekan]

@@MarekDrives yes, it available but there are pretty much no reviews of it on KZbin so I don't know if it's worth the money or not. If you do stumble upon it is be very happy to know how the ride quality is with it. Looking forward to the next review 🙂

[@Marc-bz8sb]

vjekan we have the ts without adaptive rear suspension and it‘s just fine. but it‘s a swiss trim called „trend“ with 17“ wheels which should make the ride more comfy compared to those 18“ in the video.

[@Hunman79]

Hi AVS suspension is only available in Germany as far as I know.

[@Marc-bz8sb]

Hunman79 thats not true

[@youfube-]

That low profile, wider tiring does not help with the road noise or economy. Get the R16 rims and "normal" profile rubber and it will be quieter and more economical.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Exactly.

[@shroomyesc]

The issue is that then the car is ugly.

[@youfube-]

@@shroomyesc Yes, it's a style over function question. Some are more than happy to trade comfort for looks and some like it other way around.

[@shroomyesc]

@@youfube- Yep, but some cars are pretty much designed to only work with bigger wheels, like the new Corolla which looks a bit dopey with small wheels, or the new Škoda Scala for instance. Some cars like the Ford Focus or Kia Ceed work better with smaller wheels.

[@youfube-]

@@shroomyesc By working you mean looking and that's entirely subjective thing.

[@summersunn7]

I am considering buying the new corolla hatchback. Is the 1.2lt petrol 112hp engine descent for everyday city use and once in a while a highway ride?

[@thodoriskonstantopoulos3691]

For everyday city use the hybrid has way better economy so if you are doing about 10.000 km per year in 4or 5 years you will save the extra 3000€ that the hybrid cost!

[@summersunn7]

@@thodoriskonstantopoulos3691 Και για ταξίδια είναι επαρκής η ιπποδύναμη για 4 άτομα η 2 με αποσκευές? Εννοώ να μπορώ να προσπεράσω που και που.... Θέλω και τη γνώμη σου για το 1.2lt με 112 άλογα αν είναι καλό επίσης που έχει και χαμηλά τέλη κυκλοφορίας. Είμαι ανάμεσα στα 2 αυτά. Active plus με 1.2lt 112hp στα 21.000 περίπου και με 1.8lt 124hp hybrid στα 24 κάτι νομίζω... το 2lt δεν αξίζει λόγο τελών κυκλοφορίας συμφωνείς?

[@thodoriskonstantopoulos3691]

Το δυλιτρο Δυστυχώς εχει και τα 450 € τον χρονο φόρο πολυτελείας !! Σιγουρα το τουρμπο θα ειναι λιγο πιο δυνατό εγω εχω οδηγήσει το 1.8 μου φάνηκε πολυ οκ αλλα δεν το δοκιμασα με της συνθικες που λες ! Νομιζω ομως πως δεν θα εχεις θεμα! παντος η διαφορά στην κατανάλωση ειναι μεγάλη! Γενικά ειναι πολυ άνετο και ξεκούραστο αυτοκίνητο

[@summersunn7]

@@thodoriskonstantopoulos3691 Το 1.2lt turbo πώς θα είναι πιστεύεις?

[@summersunn7]

@@thodoriskonstantopoulos3691 Επίσης ένα μεγάλο μειονέκτημα που έχω ακούσει είναι πολύ μικροί χώροι για τους πίσω επιβάτες.. και στο hybrid ο χώρος αποσκευών είναι πολύ μικρός 260 λίτρα μόνο!!!!

[@Neatspejamasis]

About boot floor: my current quite old Alfa 156 has hook on a boot floor which holds it in place when it is lifted to give access to spare wheel. Italian car better thought out then Japanese family estate after more than 20 years? :D Does this Corolla finally solved problem with ratling license plate holder?

[@conracewhatever5224]

Will U.S. going to have this?

[@vladvovchuk1555]

It seems like this TS Corolla is a great car. What in your opinion is the better choice if that model will be compered to Kia's Xceed or Niro? These are 3 very good cars but what is the best overall car for family use that will be as popular in few years?

[@MarekDrives]

Depends on your needs, and factors regarding your location. The Corolla TS is probably best suited for family duty, but if you live somewhere, where the roads are rougher, you may want to look at something like the Xceed. The Niro probably has the smallest boot of the bunch.

[@vladvovchuk1555]

@@MarekDrives Thank you for replying my quastion. I live in a very hot country, so powerful AC for both the front and back passengers is a must. The roads are OK most of the time, but a car that drives smoothly over bumps is always great. I don't need a very big boot space. About the Xceed - I'm not sure that the robotic transmission is a good idea because of the hot weather and the fact that there are traffic jams most of the time.

[@MarekDrives]

There's also the issue of different spec between regions. I used to live in the GCC, where cars would often have more efficient AC, but sometimes less efficient heaters.

[@vladvovchuk1555]

@@MarekDrives I live in the middle east, very hot weather during summer, not that cold in the winter 😏 Ventilated seats car is a big bonus but it's very hard to find one. Would appreciate if you could suggest a better option than the Xceed or the Corolla. Thank again for your help.

[@MarekDrives]

@@vladvovchuk1555 top spec KIA might have ventilated seats.

[@pakwong6305]

I have just received my corolla sport but how come there isn’t any option for electric tailgate?

[@kendelion]

Depends on market. Where are you in?

[@brenthalliwell1702]

Would love to own a corolla wagon if they were available in Australia. Its a shame we are obessed with SUVs.

[@beatonthedonis]

The complaint about Japanese cars from European car journalists was always that they were too focused on being practical, stodgy to drive with ugly utilitarian interiors and boring exteriors. Toyota and Mazda have turned this completely around, but have created attractive drivable cars with tiny boots and cramped rear space. The Ford Focus, which was good to drive and attractive but not so practical, now has excellent rear space.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The Touring Sports has much better rear space than the hatchback.

[@hedydd2]

How do you fly a drone and drive at the same time? Perhaps it flies to your side and aims its camera at you automatically or do you have a human pilot/cameraman/woman hiding out of site?

[@MarekDrives]

My partner is driving, and I am flying. Follow mode requires more open space. Obstacle avoidance is more of an emergency system, than a reliable flying tool.

[@hedydd2]

Marek Drives Do you pilot from inside the car or from a vantage point on the ground? I did think there must be two of you involved with a drone scene, or that you were very into multi-tasking LOL.

[@ChristoKiwi]

Interesting you didn’t find it very economical. I have the white version of this car and find it incredibly economical! I use Eco mode mostly and standard for more challenging drives.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I tend to drive test cars in the default mode. I don't think it's fair carmakers limit some comfort features in eco mode. I don't mind performance, because all cars are equally fast in traffic :) The new 2.0L hybrid is excellent, this older generation not so much. Also, it's better around town, and but I'm making a motorway comparison here as well.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

I wish Toyota sold this in Canada.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Stop wishing and start demanding. The majority of comments here are from people in the USA or Canada .

[@Art-is-craft]

Why complain. There are many cheaper options in Canada from Toyota. A Camry in Europe costs about $60,000. In Europe the only real Toyota SUV is the Land Cruiser which costs almost $100,000 dollars just think about that for a moment. Europeans would love a cheap Camry or a cheap Highlander. The RAV4 in Europe is about $50,000. Count your self lucky and stop complaining would you.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@Art-is-craft The combined sales of the Matrix and its 'clone' the Pontiac Vibe made it the sixth best selling vehicle in Canada. I can assure you Toyota dealers are also complaining about the lack of a vehicle in this segment.

[@KtmLTU]

In Denmark you don't get to choose leather seats...

[@fundiver198]

Renaming the worlds best selling car, which is famous around the world for insane reliability, was one of the dumbest decisions in the car industry ever. Car you imagine VW go "the VW Golf is getting a kind of dull image, lets rename it the VW Tennis and hope, this will improve sales".

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

In US and Canada the Golf was originally called Rabbit and in Mexico it was the Caribe. Now Golf is used everywhere and looks like Toyota has realized the Corolla name should have more universal use., but in some countries the Corolla hatchback is still known as the Auris.

[@EvendimataE]

TOYOTA BRING THAT TO USA PLEASE

[@johnhunt9119]

Regardless ,there should be at least two diesel options available if they want to sell in Ireland 🇮🇪 ....

[@MarekDrivesENG]

These days any diesel would be a treat :/

[@VolvoMarkku]

Marek, which year are you born?

[@MarekDrives]

78

[@Mouros1982]

Ich habe schon paar Reviews gesehen und ehrlich gesagt ich habe das Gefühl alles Auto sind schlecht für ihn. Ich fahre C Klasse AMG Line und das war sehr schlecht und ich bin sehr zufrieden.

[@gerarubiomtz]

I wish Toyota launches this car in the American Continent

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

Never sat in the Avensis but this Corolla seems too cramped to be a useful taxi/uber

[@jspope2008]

So this is the drive system they have been perfecting over 20 years! Okay 🤔

[@vvp1002]

Station Wagon is very good, no diesel is very bad.....hybrid drivetrain- rather good, but who will able to repair if something happen?

[@MarekDrives]

It's pretty easy and cheap to service apparently. Here in Poland we've got shops specialising in hybrids, including battery regeneration and replacement.

[@vvp1002]

@@MarekDrives Our clever mechanics already in a Poland, working on those shops :) Here we have issues with servicing even ICE cars....my diesel car last annual service at dedicated KIA service centre was horrible....cannot imagine if I brought hybrid....

[@MarekDrives]

Yes, I recently saw an ad on Instagram advertising a mechanic in Warsaw, whose unique selling point was that his staff spoke Ukrainian. I totally get the problems you may be experiencing. 25 years ago our mechanics didn't understand electronics in cars, because they were taught to fix everything with a screwdriver and a hammer. Today it's the other way around. If the computer doesn't show an error, they say the car is fine.

[@vvp1002]

@@MarekDrivestotally agree.. this March while annual cervice I met mechanic looks like from 1980th, those with hummer... He did not put new rubber gaskets into oil filter' new cartridge for my diesel engine..

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

@@MarekDrives A good mechanic that really knows what they are doing is almost the equivalent of a good brain surgeon. Almost.

[@kevinn1158]

Your hands are too big Marek for those knobs ... ahem, and you should just wear your sunglasses all of the time like Cory Hart...

[@Benderswe1]

what wait how does a usb port influences the CRASH test?? its a port, or are u just looking to find faults hmmm

[@MarekDrivesENG]

C'mon, this is not an ideal place for a USB port. Think of your passenger's knee if there's a crash. It's an unnecessary injury that could be avoided by placing the USB port anywhere else.

[@Benderswe1]

@@MarekDrivesENG well i can agree on that its a strange place to put it in

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

Toyota digital interface design is so old fashioned, it's almost retro hipster.

[@MiguelRPD]

Yeah probably the one thing I hate most about Toyotas. They need to fire whoever is on charge of the infotainment.

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

@@MiguelRPD The charge recuperation info screen is probably the same as the one in the original Prius lol.

[@ptxbrg2599]

Honestly I still like it, it looks a bit like a retro instrument. The same is for the actual Civic which has also not the most modern digital interface.

[@user-fg2wj2ym1l]

Marek, could you just change menu language of the car to English when you film English version. Thanx

[@chocolatechiclid7654]

THE MOST SEXY EST WAGON EVER OMG 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@alwaysiyi272]

Its as if there is a Corolla for everyoneeveryone. The hatch for that teen that wants to shift his own gears. The estate for the mum who wants to take their kids for their a road trip and the sedan for the Dad. Just kidding😂😂. But I feel they all look good especially the hatch. Not so many cars look good when converted into an estate.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Oh, there are a lot of good looking estates in EU. But even the classic boxy Volvo wagon and others served their purpose, they were practical, not meant to be a status symbol. I wish Mazda sold the Mazda 6 estate in USA. Lovely machine. 🙂

[@brendanoreilly4846]

Just dont spill any liquid on rear seat re damage to battery under seat...

[@minashafik5715]

the main issue with Corolla is the sound inside it's really noisy even the Fiat Punto have much better sound isolation

[@mrsmith697]

He he its a sport car..way does it call touring sport?

[@TC-dp2qk]

What a calvish review.

[@mattesrocket]

wow, how behind is Toyota: hugh estate and still not enough space for tall passengers, no apple car play and android auto, bad sat nav etc., etc. and this for mid price of 30.000 Many brands like Toyota make it so easy for VW to be successful (but I hate the look and image of VWs 😭)

[@dreadsasho]

All was good, until the closing statement... You know why Italians put so much efforts on the design - well, the car has to look beautiful while sitting lifeless in your driveway, like a nice jewelry made from recycled single-time use plastic coffee cups. it will get your pulse racing in such a way that you will want to set it on fire while pushing it off a cliff. Since every single exciting sports car in the past 30 years has come from Japan, why downgrade your image of knowing what you're talking about in such a terrible way there lol

[@alliejr]

Why oh why can’t we get this awesome spec in North America? 😢😢😢 F**k SUVs. #wagons4ever

[@MarekDrives]

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[@rondhole]

As a reviewer you should mentioned the historic past reliability of cars you reviews. We now what is the common problems in VW, Toyota, Opel, Ford, etc. It is really important point for car buyers who will keep the cars for 5-10 years. The reliability in first 100k miles, Toyota was always on top regardless hybrid, petrol, or diesel.

[@betsubetsu]

At 6:59, you say "I have no clue how did toyota corolla did get 5 stars at euro ncap crash test with this. Perhaps someone didn't notice. To be honest, I didn't notice it either because it's so low. [...] Maybe they shoud re-run the tests." Do you realise the non-sense of your sentence? Toyota DID get 5 stars with this (usb). So what makes you think they would get less stars with a new crash test?

[@gchavez43096]

so 39 mpg

[@visancarreview3456]

I used Corolla Hatchback auto 19 plate for 6 months and did 7500 miles from brand new and got around 55-60 mpg, I always drive in eco mode though! This is while doing similar amount of motorway miles and local traffic

[@drivingimmersion6473]

The median car that the rest of the world drives is very much below the level of this car. Very Much Below. For most people that can afford this car, they would have little or no complaints.

[@SuperWolffie]

Not a fan I hear....what a negativity......

[@awsanteina5152]

Shes hard to please aint she?

[@vidpetrovic8907]

Ish ?? What word is that ??

[@xeniosaias]

kinda

[@Mf-wt2bb]

Xd