2023 Toyota Corolla review - same looks, NEW hybrid power! | What Car?

Same looks, new hybrid power! Watch our 2023 Toyota Corolla review to find out if this is the best family hatchback you can buy.
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[@davidjewood]

Great video 👍🏻

[@colin4793]

It is a good video. I really like What Car, no waffle and all the information a person needs presented clearly.

[@mikefrancis6388]

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[@colin4793]

@@mikefrancis6388 W a a a a ?

[@bengeabcd6056]

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[@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk]

I just bought a 2023 Toyota Corolla LE hybrid several weeks ago (June of 2023). On the first tank of gas I babied it for break in and got over 60 mpg. 😅. My last five years I had been driving the Toyota Avalon. For my first 600 miles I have been very impressed with this car. The seating is very comfortable and it handles much better than I expected. I bought the Corolla for its efficiency and reliability and I’m a happy owner.

[@jdmguy44]

Still a smart car all round the Corolla. Would take this anyday over a Golf with it's cheapo touch capacitive controls for everything.

[@lapamful]

Wait until you start having problems with your Golf or Leon too. The repairs won't be so cheap because once VW products start going wrong, they never stop...

[@DarkReaper-or9el]

​@lapamful I've got a golf at 164k running happy. I assume most young owners never service em or take care of them and just rag them. My golf runs like new 2008 I'm not changing it for anything.

[@tnickknight]

This is why Toyota is the king.

[@labzer6908]

Agreed

[@tahsin28]

Why, which part?

[@oliverqueen6124]

Because of the durability maybe only that

[@michlep258]

The review seemed extremely biased against the corolla. It was as if the reviewer went into this review with the mind already set that the Corolla is a 'AWFUL CAR, BUT..MAYBE NOT TOO BAD". You expect car reviews to be completely unbiased and impartial. This didn't feel like that at all. Even the positives mentioned in the video didn't feel like positives by the way that they were presented.

[@Rapscallion2009]

It's "what car". Which is basically the VAG marketing department these days.

[@mikesaunders4694]

5th year Mk IV Prius driver here and ex turbo diesel fan…..yeah don’t hate me …..not as pokey or quite as good mpg on motorways as my Civic Tdi but the Toyota is better in every other respect, cheap to run, easy and relaxing to drive, comfortable, totally reliable. Never understood why motoring “journalists” focus on 0-60 …in the real world of traffic and speed cameras away from a test track, it’s irrelevant ….30-50 more important. In reality the electric poke provides plenty of low down torque. ALL ecvt’s have some drone so I wish they’d stop going on about it. It’s only there on really hard acceleration or steep hills. If you own one you forget about it in a few days of driving it. Anyway I ordered one blind to prevent getting caned on company car diesel BIK and it turned out to be a great move. First auto in 30 years of driving ….I’m a convert.

[@front2427]

I know what you mean, the bhouy racers buy exhausts that sound like there's no exhaust and that's through choice....

[@sierraecho884]

0-60 makes car performance comparable. You might not find that important but mot others do.

[@jermineprince9188]

I loved the Corolla since it came out in 2019 and there are looking better.

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

Looks a nice car, but he is the same as every other car reviewer, he has to make an issue with the CVT transmission. There is nothing wrong with them whatsoever. We had CVT on a Honda, on our Yaris and Lexus. They work well. Also the Toyota is going to be far more reliable as most of the other makes he mentioned. Especially any German cars.

[@hks-lion]

I personally find a CVT is smoother ride because it’s not changing gears in the traditional sense

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

@@hks-lion Me too, I just don't see the issue so many have with them.

[@lesleywillis6177]

All of these people complaining about ecvt. It’s superb! I have never had to use more than half throttle in my rav4. It’s not that sort of car. If I want to drive like that I go out in my Ferrari!……… NOT.

[@loranger6447]

Toyotas ecvt isn’t actually a cvt. It doesn’t use pulleys and a belt, instead it uses a planetary gear system.

[@kysrussiansandindians0]

​@@loranger6447 I don't think lack of knowledge is why the eCVT is receiving hate..

[@lesleywillis6177]

@@loranger6447 you are quite right Lo. No rubber band here! One of the most reliable transmissions in the world.

[@loranger6447]

@@kysrussiansandindians0 I think that the droning noise is what people dislike, however I think some people would think differently that it uses actual gears.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

Toyota owners don't want a fast high powered car, but a car that can last for decades without any problems. And you don't understand the sound of that planetgear E-CVT gearbox. You can only hear it if you mistreat your Toyota.

[@adamwright9216]

Finally a review that includes the power drive / engine and not just the bells and whistles👍

[@toninocars]

This is the most suitable colour for design trim. I would love and TS 2.0 Design in the same blue 👌👍

[@loranger6447]

Toyotas ecvt isn’t actually a cvt. It doesn’t use pulleys and a belt, instead it uses a planetary gear system.

[@ynwa3476]

I have a 2019 Excel model. I am trading it in for a 2023 Excel model in the next couple of weeks and can not wait. A brilliant all-around car. I wouldn't bother with the 1.8 litre. Only the 2.0 litre packs a punch.

[@oksanatereshchenko7996]

Hello. Are you happy with your new 2.0 Corolla hybrid? How is the consumption ? I test drove one 2020 yesterday and was amazed with driving but the boot space 😅 very disappointing

[@ynwa3476]

@oksanatereshchenko7996 Fuel consumption is good. The boot on the 2.0 is smaller because the engine is larger therefore the battery is stored in the boot.

[@mrstupid]

I have also just ordered a 2 litre version. It is much faster and better all round than the 1.8. I tried both and i really needed the 2.0 version for faster overtakes.

[@ynwa3476]

@mrstupid I have recieved my Excel Corolla 3 months ago. It's absolutely brilliant to drive. But at £35,000 it was expensive for a hatchback.

[@mrstupid]

I am replacing a Volvo XC40 as i need a smaller luxury car. They are expensive but discounts are good at £3000 without trade in@@ynwa3476

[@nvk1001]

Great video but I wish you had shown the seats in the design more clearly with the partial leather

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

£30k for a Toyota Corolla!!?? Jeeez!! 8-((... That's more than the average yearly salary in the UK!! 8-((... And still overpaid buffoons call it _"affordable!"_ I remember when Corolla's were cheap and cheerful to run and had rock solid reliability.

[@bondjamesbond9041]

All cars Today are too expensive. The Corolla is no more expensive than its rivals and spec for spec is actually cheaper than some rivals!!

[@Tuppoo94]

Cars are getting expensive. I don't have any doubts about the reliability though, it's expected to be rock solid as before.

[@NotNowCato1254]

... and now they're expensive to buy (the same as all the rest), cheap and cheerful to run and still outlast everything else by a large margin if looked after.

[@beer77monster]

You couldn’t make that point without being offensive? You should have tried harder at school. Buffoon…

[@MrUPSman]

How is the “1.8 the one to go for fuel economy” when the 2.0 gets better MPG?

[@BadMuflon]

No it doesnt... 1.8 is the better version Comming from a taxi driver

[@yogxoth1959]

What would you recommend if I'm looking at this kind of car but I have the money for the sport version? You said you didn't recommend the Corolla sport version.

[@dd9ag]

The estate version's much better, longer wheelbase means a lot more space in the back seats.

[@jbmop]

They don’t offer that in Canada 😔

[@dd9ag]

@@jbmop that’s a shame. I looked at one but got a rav 4 hybrid instead.

[@Tvede67]

It's only better if you really need the extra space.

[@dd9ag]

@@Tvede67 yes that’s probably true but i think the Yaris which is a much smaller car overall, has more cabin space front and rear than the Corolla hatchback which makes it a little pointless.

[@Tvede67]

@@dd9ag I respect your opinion, but I disagree. I have also driven both cars and chose the Corolla

[@bp19870]

We need the GR model available in the UK 😭

[@peteremmett8332]

Don't hold your breath....this is Australia...There's also a new 2.0 litre engine. We'll never see it..!!

[@rondhole]

MG is disposable car with 60% range in winter. Stupid expensive to keep after 8 years when battery need replacement too. hybrid battery is only about £2000 but EV is more than £20 000

[@kylemenzies4447]

How did you manage less than 40mpg on the motorway? My 2.0 does 45-50 cruising at 70

[@TsLeng]

Yea, it's not possible. My silly 2.0 turbo AWD can nearly do 40mpg on the motorway . The corolla should do what you mentioned if not better.

[@Tuppoo94]

I recently went on a long highway drive with a 1.8 Corolla hybrid wagon, and got about 5l/100km over 300+km, which is about 56 MPG UK, or 47 MPG US. So yeah, their claim seems a bit strange.

[@user-wd2vm4bp1h]

I have a 1.8 excel corolla and it gets high 50s (UK) on the motorway cruising at 70. The mpg he quotes is bs 😂

[@oliverdickins9764]

🤣 I love the point where he specs his own car, and says litterally stay away from what I've got on order. Can't wait however to get my 2.0 Touring Sports, Excel with the pano roof. It's just a right wait for factory orders. 😔

[@solfergav]

Ha, exactly how I felt 😂 1.8 Excel HB with pano on order since September.

[@Ben-yt9nu]

My 2.0 HB finally got delivered after 8 months of waiting, I think i watched so many corolla videos as a buildup! haha

[@oliverdickins9764]

@@Ben-yt9nu Well that really is upsetting to hear ): I'm only 3 months into the wait at the minute, so If it's going to be as long as yours I've got a fair few to go.

[@Ben-yt9nu]

@@oliverdickins9764 I hope not! I did order at an awkward time where they changed to the newer facelift model so mine might have been put on pause during this transition. Best bet would be to look at the forums online 👍... Hope yours arrives soon!

[@solfergav]

@@Ben-yt9nu Where are you Ben? My UK September 22 order has now been knocked back to August 23 🙄😴

[@mollisoninuk]

Seems ideal for city driving. However Excel trim starts to become quite expensive. What would be a better choice than Corolla Excel touring, I.e. similarly priced but with better features and performance?

[@dd9ag]

I’d stick with design trim, has everything you need really. Prefer the front seats too.

[@ThaedDavid]

Can anyone recommend a good site to find the most efficient motorway cars? When I Google it I find plenty of sites listing best luxury cars for motorway driving, or just saying things like "buy a diesel". But I want to see a list of the most efficient petrol cars for motorways.

[@jidapaveerakhum7584]

Going to buy it in Sweden too. Test drive was amazing experience ❤️

[@shayherrity8261]

excellent review

[@brianrocks7277]

A real world great car for those who need a great car.

[@Brian-om2hh]

I think Toyota have produced something like 50 million Corollas since 1966. The VW Golf isn't too far behind at 40 odd million.

[@brianrocks7277]

@@Brian-om2hh In the real world the Toyota is miles ahead of the VW. Clever marketing on behalf of the German bland brand sells the illusion of want for a rather lackluster car.

[@simetki]

3:32 Well, you’re supposed to tell us “whatever that means…”

[@johndinsdale1707]

Why can't the UK get the new Prius prime, could you ask Toyota on my behalf?

[@nightflight82]

the most relaxing video review of a corolla I have seen on the net

[@arnoldtabor3767]

So a fully speced spare wheel corrola is the same on the boot as rivals ...

[@dominicr4740]

Your comment about noise under acceleration seemed very unfair as you were clearly doing extremely heavy accelerator pressure with the car clearly jerking. You clearly don’t like it yourself and despite your best attempts it shows through.

[@Tvede67]

I agree

[@front2427]

@@Tvede67 why is it they keep telling you their height?Next thing they'll be telling you the size of their endowment🙈👀🙈😂😂😂

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

Last October, I used one of my sons' Auris 2014 petrol 1.6 to travel to West Wales from Hertfordshire. On the motorway it averaged 47 mpg…… an 8 year old out economises the current hybrids!

[@Manc-fh5we]

Auris still a good choice even today. The 1.8L Hybrid would be my choice. Auto although I’m not sure about CVT as I’ve never driven one but it seems the thing most people complain about. 80mpg is just amazing.

[@EmTee22]

My škoda Octavia 1.9 TDI has an average of 50mpg 😂

[@aaronvella9020]

Exterior is that of an Icon in Juniper Blue with a pan roof and Excel seats

[@ianpobanz12]

Why does the UK get the good models? I want the Corolla hatchback hybrid so bad in the US UGH

[@microminiskirt]

Which Corolla is better in USA MARKET? The 2.0 gasoline engine or the Hybrid Corolla in straight line acceleration?🤔

[@descarroll2039]

The electric sunroof is exactly why I'd buy this car....

[@ewan787]

5:20 Does anybody know the soundtrack at this point?

[@thewonderer8315]

Yeh annoying

[@paultandy3503]

Why does he keep calling it the GL Sport when it's the GR (Gazoo Racing)? Anyway, picking up my brand new 2.0L GR Sport tomorrow, and I'm really looking forward to it.

[@scottscottydog]

How’s the Toyota going.

[@dalefixter]

What's the something else? If you prefer the looks of the GR Sport... 🤔🤔🤔🤔 (and still want efficiency)

[@wayneheyes904]

But it’s now over £30K making it very unaffordable

[@lapamful]

You can find 2019 models (look the same as these) for half that much. They do have a few miles on the clock but for a Toyota it's less of worry than other brands, and if it's had a good first owner with a good service record it should last for a few hundred thousand miles.

[@bondjamesbond9041]

All car brands are over priced. The Toyota is no more expensive than its rivals. And in some cases it is cheaper spec for spec

[@ms-jl6dl]

​@@bondjamesbond9041 There are a lot of cheaper cars in that category. Fiat Tipo,Skoda kamiq,SEAT leon,Citroën C4... Some of them start at 10,000€ less than corolla,that's enormous difference for private buyers.

[@Tuppoo94]

@@ms-jl6dl Just don't expect them to last as long as the Corolla.

[@evoluzer]

Thanks well done.

[@richardscales9560]

Not so interested in 0 to 60 these days. It just doesn't feel like a real world stat. Urban acceleration from traffic lights and 50 -70 overtake plz

[@foregonereality]

Ive heard theres awful tyre noise in this model. Can anyone confirm or clarify ?

[@bdeithrick]

Where is 899 GCP from. ?Not a UK Reg.

[@geoffwright9570]

Like the idea think it's better than full electronic car. Just need someone to give me the cash to buy one. Not a loan but but a nice gesture of goodwill. The only other thing wrong with these cars is when they go wrong as in time they will. Then repairs could well cost so much they will right off the car as uneconomical to repair.

[@1Goldigger1]

Those motorway mpg figures are shocking.. think I'll be better of with a Ceed

[@front2427]

I do motorway commute but half the journey its crawling bumper to bumpers do like the thought of some sort of autonomy where the cruise drives itself and the thought of silent running and no more clutching in busy traffic.The equivalent pre facelift Swace had auto parking, tempted if it weren't for the. sluggishness and lack of the gear in the updated cvt,but he said there was no difference, duh,i dunno.

[@simonp9075]

And the price is only 2 million Pounds and barely does more mpg than my 14 year on diesel Focus estate. Cars are so out of touch for the normal working person and something for the wealthy. My first new car was a top of the range Renault Megane mk2 1.9 diesel 2003 and cost £14.5k now the Megane starts at £37K just madness.

[@ColdStream]

For anyone interested the Prius has a different suspension system and so is smoother

[@cowtc]

Yep, Prius is in slightly higher class than Corolla, so a bit more premium. Reflected in the cost.

[@lapamful]

Apparently, visibility isn't that great which is a plus in a Prius so you can't see everyone laughing at you while driving it :P (Yes, I know they've updated it and it looks way better, but I have to tease, it's the code of the road)!

[@ColdStream]

@@lapamful 😂😂😂 I agree with you entirely though, I'm really hoping to buy one but I openly admit they're the most ugly cars on the road 😭😭 lol let's say they're Beautiful on the inside (beautiful on the bank balance 🤣🤣)

[@apaul9776]

A useful and well organised review, thank you. I have the current 1.8 Touring Sports. Although it is quiet and relaxing around town due to the electric motor, motorway cruising is spoilt by road noise. Can you recommend tyres which would reduce this? I would be very grateful for suggestions.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Any decent tyre supplier/fitter should have a comparison chart showing noise levels in db at 60 or 70mph, wet braking performance etc. You may even be able to get that information online...... I think Blackcircles and Asda Tyres both offer it.....

[@apaul9776]

@@Brian-om2hh Thanks for your suggestion. I have just spoken to the local dealer who gave details of the tyres which are on the car (they are the original ones) plus a couple of others. The one with the lowest noise rating (69 db vs 71 db current) is the 205/55R16DU SPT BLUERESPONSE 91V. However, they did also point out that road noise may not necessarily be due to the tyres. They would charge £95 to investigate, which would be refunded if the cause was due to a warrantable item.

[@Morenohunte]

@@apaul9776 The Toyota Corolla and Kia (pro)ceed are well known for their loud road noise. Think it can be slightly reduced with smaller rims and certain tires but it's not going to be on the level of the more premium brands.

[@apaul9776]

@@Morenohunte Thanks. I have wondered if it is due to factors other than tyres, such as poor sound insulation within the cabin. If it is true that this is a generally recognised issue, then changing the tyres is unlikely to help. I am hoping that @whatcar will comment on this on the basis of their knowledge of the model. (2019 Corolla Touring Sports 1.8)

[@Morenohunte]

@@apaul9776 correct it is indeed due poor sound proofing. On alot of forum people even tried sound proofing the cabin more themselves because they are fed up with the road noise. Also other reviewers on youtube mention the road noise being excessive

[@beneyles6217]

I would not go electric or plug in anything when it comes to my vehicle. But I am torn between the internal combustion normal cars and petrol electric self charging motors that don't need to be plugged in. I find they are more economical and have more horsepower. What is your opinion, Please advise me I would be most grateful. To make matters worse I am stuck to the list of available vehicles on the Motability scheme. I often think that that is just an excuse for me to sell my current Seat Leon 1.6TDI 2010 which is better than some modern trims. Then the government could scrap that scheme and I would have no car at all? . I need something to tow my 750kg unbraked camping trailer and carry my daughters car seat. Please reply

[@davereedcouk]

The charging cost for the MG4 listed rather assumes that you’d charge at daytime rates, which you’d only do if you need to recharge in a hurry. Mostly you’d use off-peak rates like Octopus Go, which would cost you 7.5p per kwh after midnight (0030 to 0430). That’s around 2p per mile. The point about public charging is spot on though, so a hybrid makes sense if you don’t have your own charger. Maintenance costs are an issue too though, as there is a lot more to go wrong in a hybrid.

[@dd9ag]

Wouldn't having a night time off peak tarrif mean you have to pay more for your daytime electricity though?

[@Brian-om2hh]

Exactly Dave..... Although once your Octopus 7.5p EV tariff ends Dave, the cost will rise to 12p per kwh. Still way cheaper than buying petrol though...... And the cost of public charging can be reduced by subscribing to the charge network you want to use. My local charge network (so far only in North Lancashire and South Cumbria) charges around 45p per kwh if you subscribe. And that's after you've used your monthly allocation of 30 to 40-odd kwh of charge which is part of your subscription.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@dd9ag It does, but if you're out at work all day, or you have solar to help offset that additional cost, it may still be worth doing if you have an EV, or are considering one.

[@piglet5287]

I don't think much will go wrong with a Toyota hybrid and you get up to 10 years warranty if you have Toyota servicing. Meanwhile MG came next to bottom in a recent satisfaction survey and there are stories about oil leaks and problems charging, including with What Car's long-term MG 5

[@matthewnightingale4675]

Hybrids make little economic sense as they are often on par with full EVs and only have marginally better fuel economy than moden ICE cars.

[@shogunvic9878]

Interesting how much well equipped these cars are in comparison to the US spec. I suspect most Americans probably can’t stomach paying over 35k for a non-performance Corolla though

[@Oliver9402]

This room in the back is a puzzler, I can fit in the back of a 2009 yaris no problem and I am 6 feet 1 inch, 16 stone..

[@disarchitected]

Would be useful to know where the cat is located. The threat of cat theft is seriously putting me off getting a Corolla, although it seems ideal in other respects.

[@MattOn1010]

It's at the front connected to the manifold so thieves cannot get to it.

[@disarchitected]

@@MattOn1010 Thanks for that. Do you know if it has a secondary cat under the car? I think some Toyotas have the primary cat where you stated, the thieves cant get to that, instead they take the secondary cat under the car which is easy to cut out.

[@jdmguy44]

I think that's more of an issue on older Toyota's especially the Prius.

[@disarchitected]

@@jdmguy44 I was enquiring after a 2019 Corolla, the dealer told me it would need a catloc if I was worried, so the unfacelifted version of this car was vulnerable. I’m wondering if they dealt with that fully for this facelift.

[@jdmguy44]

@@disarchitected Yes I've heard Toyota dealers can fit a cat lock. My father has a 2016 Prius but never bothered with one. It's garage parked though every night and not used a great deal. I wouldnt let it put me off though. I had a loan Corolla 2 litre as a courtesy car when my fathers Prius went in for servicing. Great cars and very underated unless you're in the know.

[@danieln54]

warning when you change your oil on your 2023 Corolla a quart of oil will cost you $17.00 that's right it's not a misprint your OW-8 which is what is recommended you will pay $17.00 per quart and that's if you can find it !

[@front2427]

you'll be buying more than a quartile a litre,youll be buying a container of 4 or 5 quarts, or litres, much more cheapness?

[@ytpremium7649]

Wish it was available in north America

[@mathewjohnson5090]

The brief picture of the estate was the van version.

[@htimmermans1938]

Toyota goes its own way. Perfection.

[@johnmknox]

Why aren't they bringing the GR Corolla to the UK? Or the Mazda 3 Turbo for that matter? And I bet the next Type-R won't be coming either. WTF???

[@Dmaelstrom]

Shame they cannot seem to make it look more interesting!

[@farzanashah2737]

what is this colour called?

[@WolvesInferno]

Great video, and a truly great car. However, I'm not at all impressed with the MPG motorway figures. I have a 2012 Toyota Auris Hybrid, and I easily get 69 to 82 mpg on the motorway, and the same plus a bit more city driving. I think that's a very impressive fuel economy overall. I have a very light foot, and I generally drive at 60 to 62 mph on the motorway,

[@marcrobert2603]

Why can I only put 2.1GB of MP3s on a USB? The rest is not seen

[@bondjamesbond9041]

Go for the Suzuki Swace. It is much cheaper.

[@leekuan2007]

Thanks for the video. I think I will still go with the Honda Jazz eHev.

[@KennethScharf]

Looka like the 2L engine is NOT offered in North America.

[@tinmajdandzic6437]

Beautiful car

[@emmanuelapac3315]

Good as a daily runner for someone out there, otherwise Toyota wouldn't have made updates to this model.

[@thecraigmachine69]

Shame about the rear passenger and boot space. Besides that they are a great car. The lack of space won't convince the masses from buying SUVs/crossovers.

[@lise1255]

Just buy the stationcar version!

[@TheEmperorOfTheWorld]

Pretty sure that's a deliberate choice Toyota has made to steer people towards the higher-margin Corolla Cross or possibly even the RAV4

[@leepower2717]

@@TheEmperorOfTheWorld - Corolla Cross not available in UK & good luck getting a new Rav4 as order books have been long closed for those.

[@hassyg4083]

made in UK these reviewers never mention that

[@JBinthesticks]

Another slagging off of the drivetrain because reviewers want a hybrid to sound like a standard ICE car. There's zero understanding of why the eCVT gearbox is needed. The Atkinson cycle engine is kept at optimum speed for maximum efficiency at all speeds and power output. Thats how its gets 41% thermal efficiency and 70 mpg!

[@yodesuyo]

What's up with that high price? And what about the Toyota safety sense? Is it the 3.0?

[@GK-qc5ry]

Honda went massive and Toyota the opposite. I don't understand how they designed a family hatchback which is that small in the back. You need to get adults in the back. They couldn't extend the wheelbase by 5-10cms? Seems a large own goal as people will immediately go to the opposition.

[@front2427]

Mazda 3 is the same

[@GK-qc5ry]

@@front2427 it's a little bigger in the back and overall than the Corolla I think.

[@Brian-om2hh]

But of course if you charged an MG4 on an off-peak tariff at home, then the per mile cost drops to less than 4p. You overlooked that bit. You also missed out the fact that public charging costs can be reduced (sometimes considerably) by subscribing to the charge network you wish to use...... Non subscribers will pay full price.

[@frantotti9754]

I bet you if you get 75 mpg. it is not posh bike by the way.

[@robertvoicu5203]

Would be a more educated review if you present specs / information in Metric too. Otherwise good.

[@dominicr4740]

Their is a significant difference in insurance costs between the Corolla and Civic that is not mentioned. The civic being more expensive.

[@lapamful]

Good point. But on the plus side for the Honda, it isn't often you can get something made in Japan at this price point. That should mean legendary reliability.

[@davidkovarik483]

@@lapamfulon the other hand - corolla offers indirect fuel injection (civic only direct) which should be much more reliable, especially when driving short distances.

[@Tuppoo94]

@@davidkovarik483 Yes. Most people don't know about this, but port fuel injection will prevent carbon buildup in the intake manifold, and thus improves long-term reliability.

[@Danificationization]

Did this muppet really just look dissapointed and say the acceleration is not a hot hatch.... whilst driving a base spec corolla with 140hp?

[@sierraecho884]

This car des not have a CVT drivetrain....honestly I am shocked to see a car reviewer who does not understand the technology he is reviewing. Maybe it´s because I am automotive engineer, but I would assume a reviewer knows what he is talking about.

[@colinc66]

In real life, 55mpg

[@Rider_on_Indian]

The sedan hybrid version is much cheaper & with better space for the passengers in the back !! Also has ECVT, is better system from CVT and very reliable.

[@shroomyesc]

But then you have to deal with having a sedan... My first car was a sedan, big trunk but can't fit anything in there because of the sedan trunk shape

[@Rider_on_Indian]

Corolla has 3 versions, choose the one it suits better for your needs.

[@H.K_R]

They no longer off the Corolla as a saloon in the UK anymore, so we get a choice of the hatchback or the estate now

[@Rider_on_Indian]

Sorry for that..In Europe we still have it

[@josephmarsh8235]

@@Rider_on_Indian lucky Europeans, unlucky us Brits! I guess it's Brexit to blame!

[@josephmarsh8235]

You know what I'd rather have than the Corolla, the new generation Toyota Prius. The only sad thing is we aren't getting it in the UK because of gas guzzling SUVs that fat British people can only fit in due to them being obese!

[@arnegerhardsen3755]

Its not a cvt in no of Toyotas cars cutting a very streng e-cvt.

[@microminiskirt]

It's a CVT TRANSMISSION in the 2.0 gasoline engine in USA market. 1.8 engine was dicontinued and replaced with 2.0 engine.

[@jorgeson3586]

Have you notice that you keep saying: AS WELL sir

[@tobybushnell]

Why isn’t this more efficient? My 2013 Peugeot E-HDI was more efficient with no hybrid system. Also, EVs are still cheaper if you charge at home overnight (off peak).

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

stop trolling - you are comparing NEFZ to WLTP, HUGE difference, also 1l of DIESEL obviously contains more energy than 1l of PETROL

[@Tuppoo94]

In Finland diesel car owners pay a higher road tax, which is meant to equalize their running costs with petrol cars. Back in the day diesel was cheaper than petrol, and diesel cars consume less fuel, so the tax made it uneconomical to own a diesel if one drove less than 25,000-30,000km per year. I believe many other countries have a similar system. In this case the Corolla makes sense, because its fuel economy is very close to diesels, but the owner only needs to pay a standard road tax.

[@Emaratilfy]

I'll take the Mazda 3.

[@TL-xw6fh]

The main reason why I won't buy the Corolla is that it is a small car sold at a premium price. Toyotas are simply too expensive now.

[@josephmarsh8235]

If it's too small for you go for the estate version instead. It's got nearly double the boot. Also, there's a reason they're expensive, because they're reliable and hold their value well.

[@podge5555]

And the build quality and quality of materials is among the best in class. Even the materials on the rear doors are soft touch which can’t be said about the new Golf

[@jdmguy44]

@@podge5555 Agree. Plus it's more user friendly. The Golf has awful touch sensitive controls for everything. A clear cost cutting measure.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

My 2019 C4 cactus 120 1.5 diesel auto gets 60mpg combined easily, and 70mpg doing 110kph in sixth on the motorway. I don't see this Corolla's economy as anything noteworthy when you consider the weight and complexity. At this price I'd go for an MG4 LR, and for people that can charge at home on off peak power, EVs are much cheaper to run, add the lack of maintenance and it's a no brainer.

[@imran2nv]

Diesel costs more to buy then petrol here in the UK.

[@matthewnightingale4675]

You have explained perfectly the reason hybrids make little sense and why you'd be mad to buy one instead of an EV considering price comparison. Fuel economy of a hybrid is not much better than a modern efficient petrol and mostly just as good as diesel's of the past few years.

[@alanhowemusic2457]

@@matthewnightingale4675The EV revolution is a fast, we have 7 years to go before petrol and diesel cars can’t be manufactured anymore. In the U.K. we have a woefully inadequate electric grid as if you remember in January 2023 the government were warning about possible power cuts and the placed two coal fire power stations on stand-by to furnish the grid. Can’t anyone see in 7 years and beyond if everyone starts buying electric vehicles only the U.K. power grid will not be able to cope with the increased power consumption with all the electric vehicles being charged between the hours of 7pm through until 7am even though at this time most people will be in bed but most kitchen appliances will be active and in the winter the boilers will also be on line consuming power. Even if the Government decided to put trillions of £ to build nuclear power stations we are talking over at leat a 15 year league time before the are built and on line for the grid. So when all your street has electric cars in it be prepared for power cuts.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

@@imran2nv yes, but what petrol car can get 60-65mpg without even driving carefully? It's also more expensive than petrol here in Bulgaria

[@adriancarey7848]

Excellent point. Why does everything have to get more complicated.

[@petermartin4675]

Stick to spare wheel.

[@GuyverFrancis-jh6lm]

he seems as tall as a normal bloke - but he seems very cramped in the car

[@gillscorner794]

No one charges up at home for 9p per mile, any with half a brain has a tariff that allows 2p mile

[@paultaylor9652]

Shouldn't the Civic be the one to go for as its built in the UK, nice all round review of the car whose name came about when I was a child.

[@jdmguy44]

The old shape Civic was made in the UK. The new one is made in Japan. Incidentally, this Corolla is actually made in the UK.

[@robertmarsh3588]

Honda shut down the factory. The Civic is made in Japan now.

[@alexnogues4246]

Thanks to Brexit that's no longer the case... so much for all the improvements and investments brexit was gonna bring, huh

[@peterharris4589]

Y0u got that wrong mate ..The corrola is made in Burnaston Derby not like the civic made in Japen

[@front2427]

@@peterharris4589 Burnaston,the home of the vw derby

[@daviddegea920]

8:45 Of course you wouldn't bother, too much rain in the UK

[@griffincheng]

Same we are not getting the new Prius here.

[@boboso388]

30,000 gbp for a Corolla? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA. UK is a proper 3rd world country when a corolla is out of the reach of the average person.

[@boboso388]

@@christga100 it’s because everything is so damn expensive in the UK relative to wages. Place is a literal financial prison. I thought LA was expensive.

[@jonharry6293]

Far to noisy on the motorway

[@ronaldhammersmith7410]

Ugly 90s tv inside 😅

[@bengeabcd6056]

Jennifer Aniston thanks car