2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid | The Un-Prius
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- For 2020 Toyota decided to surprise us all and bring a hybrid Corolla to America. Instead of dropping one of their more powerful hybrid systems under the hood, say from a Lexus UX or RAV4, Toyota decided to go in a different direction and snag the same 1.8L hybrid system the Prius uses. The result is the Prius sedan some shoppers have always wanted. With 52 MPG, similar acceleration and similar handling performance, Toyota hybrid shoppers now have two high efficiency options to choose from. One with a trunk, and one with a lift-back. If you've been waiting for a more conventionally styled high-mileage hybrid from Toyota, this is the car for you.
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As I'm getting older, I'm starting to care less and less about "options" and more focused on MPG's.
Anyone with me?
52MPG means you don't need ride a 600cc sportbike to save money. Used 600cc bikes are dime-a-dozen, though.
Probably because gas prices are going to rise a lot in the next few years
@Brock Obama
And you have a gas engine to take the lead when you step on the highway, which prolongs battery life.
I too don’t care about options, which is why my next car will be a 44MPG Focus for just $16,000 (or similar low cost econocar)
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@@lavneh4670 then tell me why car manufacturers are discontinuing passenger cars in favor of SUVs.
The thing that I love about Toyota is they offer hybrids (Excluding the subcompacts/Chr/Yaris) across the range. Whether you're college student , or a family of 4 like myself, there's a hybrid for everyone in almost every form. 😊
hahaha jokes on you europe gets a hybrid yaris, a hybrid c-hr, we've had hybrid auris for ages and now we are getting a hybrid corolla in all three body styles (hatch, wagon and sedan) hybrid rav4 and hybrid camry.
@@Progan666 We have/had the Prius c which is a Yaris Hybrid in disguise . I am only jealous about the Corolla wagon.
@@Progan666 except I don't live in Europe , so...
@@rightlanehog3151 Me too. I'd buy that hatch in a hybrid in a hot minute.
@@Progan666 I do envy your corolla wagon. It's very hot.
I drive a 2020 Corolla hybrid and I have a lifetime average of 63.7 mpg. In town I average 64.5 MPG on a tank. That's easily 20 miles per gallon better than either of the two Priuses I had..... Which is unbelievable since they all share the same powertrain.
Maaaaaaan Toyota is tryna get it right again with this latest generation of Corollas!!! Corolla and fun haven't been used in the same sentence in a while now. Great review as usual Alex!!!
Toyota KNOWS people will buy this instead of the Prius
Im definitely one who will. I just didn't like the prius look.
Just did.
for cargo and spac eprius better but so unattractive.
Jay Mac - never cared for the Prius
The Corolla hybrid will be a good car for those who travel long distances everyday or just want a car with good MPG. The only hybrids i would trust are Toyotas. Toyota invented the first hybrid car aka Prius in 1999. They have more experience in this market. Im young so i would personally get the XSE trim in white and tint the windows dark. Those looking for a basic and simple car will get the regular LE. Its nice that Toyota offers those options for different type of buyers.
Corolla Hybrid does not come in any trim other than LE. If you want more premier options in your cars you will have to stick with the gas engine or the Prius
Alex I enjoy watching you and redline back to back. He covers the sporty aspects.....then you reel us in back to reality and the economy minded crowd. Lol. Great review!
I f you want a basic, reliable, cheap, transportation, get the Corolla hybrid. More space? Get the Prius. Better looking? Get the Camry. More fancy? Get the Avalon.
I own a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. It has been a good experience.
I've leased two Prius Vs, and we like it so much, we are buying out one of them
I own a 2016 camry hybrid LE. Very good car, but the NYC roads are eating up my suspension. This car gets knocked out of alignment WAY too easily. I had a 2001 grand marquis before this (Tank) and that thing SMASHED and CRASHED into potholes that would actually bottom it out, yet I never needed an alignment. This car I've been very careful with not hitting potholes, but it seems that going through choppy roads that are uneven knock it out of alignment. I've had many issues with the bushings (covered under warranty) that made noises that my mercury should of been making, yet the grand marquis didn't. But the gas mileage is unbelievable! I get 45MPG sometimes going into manhattan from Long Island. Besides the suspension, the issue I have is in parking lots. WAY too quiet to the point where pedestrians are at danger. I have so many videos on my dash cam of people just walking in the middle of the parking lot not realizing I'm right behind them. Or times when I'm backing out of a spot and they get scared/caught off guard.
But hopefully its the alignment and not something else since I haven't hit any potholes that should of knocked it out. My car will drive straight, but pull left and right (wander) and my steering is very vague and doesn't want to center after turns.
I am now almost at 50k miles (bought it last year with 28k miles) and the brakes are all original without any signs of wearing - unbelievable!
Alec I find that as I have owned alot of American vehicles they need less brake changes and alignment, I have a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with 92k miles hitting them CA potholes all the time with no alignment and brakes needed.
@@tubetop123 Good choice.
Alec In Dallas, Texas area we are the pot hole kings and my Prius still survives alignment has remained the same, of course I am pretty good at dogging sink holes as some of them could break off the wheel, no joke!
I have often wondered what these various governments do with all the tax money they collect; it sure does not go to maintaining our everyday inner city roads... Maybe it goes to supporting the illegals that know Dallas is a Sanctuary City with free tax payers gives a ways???
I test drove the Ionic, Insight, and Corolla and let me say the Corolla won by a landslide in terms of internal aesthetic and drive feel. The Ionic came last, it's the most inexpensive with very competitive pricing and new grad discounts but throttle was disappointing and the base trim missing a lot safety features. The base Insight was better, pricier but with more features, honda sense, but still a pretty weak drive and lacking throttle response when you're not on sport mode. The 2020 corolla by far exceeds the others in terms of a powerful drive, throttle response, the interior design looks like a page taken out of Tesla, comes with Toyota Sense, and comes at a premium price tag because it's so new and I think so superior.
You are so beautiful 😉
Toyota always listening to the customers and delivering practicality, quality and reliability. My which is to have a Toyota Corolla hybrid 2020 for weekdays, comuning and for work, and a Toyota Supra 2020 for weekends.
Slam dunk !! This will be a huge selling car. Best ,most reliable commuter car ever made. The only thing you could do to make it better, 52mpg.
680ecks did you watch any part of this video???
@@boblafountaine9560 I don't get it ,yes .I think it will be the only way sadans will be able to make it in the future.value , reliability,super mpg,good looking ,proven reliability,ect...
If I was buying a new car right now, this would be the one. Well done, Alex.
They are going to sell a billion of these.
I have one 2020 corolla hybrid for 2 months. The average fuel consumption is 3.7 l /100km. Amazing!
Very impressive.
= 63.57 miles per U.S. gallon! Wow!
Exxon gasoline for me to max out mpg.
I could make my 2014 Prius V rated at 42 MPG hwy show over 50 MPG at times by coasting to stops and accelerating very slowly. Did not hold at that level for normal driving. Also, when driving on interstate highways staying with traffic slightly over 70 MPH, the fuel economy dropped down to 38 usually, sometimes 32-35 MPG.
I just couldn't wait for a Toyota corolla to be a highbred, I've had two corolla and love them dearly😱 they got me from point a to point B all the time with less problems
This new Hybrid will be a massive success for Toyota . It makes the regular Corolla with an automatic transmission redundant.
I have the Prius C (2012) with about 65k miles... averaging about 49mpg in mixed driving. Not the quietest car in the world or fastest... but cant argue its efficiency and overall design. I'm 6'2 and still dont have my seat all the way back. I'd honestly choose the Prius 2 Eco over this Corolla hybrid because I prefer the hatch. But this no doubt is a great car.
More choices are always better.
Pretty inexpensive.. IF you just need a commuter car, this is it.
Holy sheep shit, this is now my new dream car!
As a previous Prius owner ... all can say is the Prius excelled at only one thing ... MPG (easily 55+ per tank) ... handling meh ... acceleration meh ... braking meh ... so I would choose the one that provided at least some illusion of performance ... though on the other hand ... value (as in cheap) is also a viable consideration ...thanks for the GREAT reviews as always!
Which generation of Prius did you own.They say the newest one on the 'TNGA' platform handles like a normal car.
If I was a commuter I'd have one of these for sure. A legit bargain hybrid that looks normal.
Well I owned a Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid which got 55 City and 54 hwy for the SEL mid range version Their ECO (BLUE) model gets 57 City and 59 Hwy miles and has dual climate control standard and Apple and Android auto standard with a lifetime battery warranty and 100K hybrid powertrain warranty. I really loved that car. average driving range on a fill up was around 650 miles.
I have owned several Toyotas. In 2017 though bought a Camry that I figured would be the last car I ever owned. It is the darling of Consumer Reports and certainly is a reliable vehicle. But I never felt comfortable in it. Poor sight lines. Was fine as long as it was driving straight but very clumsy in turns and in city driving. Also have an old Corolla, Bullet proof, but clunky and not any fun. So, when the hybrid Corolla came out, I was excited to try it. My wife and I took a test drive … and hated it. Felt very cramped front and back. The big front display was distracting. The drive was...meh. And, as pointed out above, no blindspot indicator. As an older guy whose neck doesn't bend so well anymore, that's a bit deal. So, we went over to the Hyundai dealer to give the Ionic a try. We both immediately liked it. So many more extras than the Corolla. Very sensible comfortable car. Not going to leave anyone in the dust but a fun car to drive. Really good in the city. Then there is that huge warranty including lifetime on the battery. And all for several thousand dollars less than a Corolla not equipped as well. Well, it became a no brainer. We bought the Ioniq. Absolutely love it in a way that never happened with the Camry. Can get 60+ mph in Eco mode without even trying. My wife like it because she can just drive it like any car.... she also hated the large infotainment screen up front. For my money, Hyundai has eclipsed Toyota. I have always like the Toyota brand and the excellent service I received, but I have to give credit to Hyundai for giving Toyota serious competition,
Why did you get rid of it?
i wish toyota would just use those J style strips for the led running lights
also everything this car has in features is more than what i have now and this is more than what i need
my 2003 VW Jetta TDi gets 52Mpg on the highway and will go 800 miles on a tank.. and you actually enjoy driving it!
Most are in the shop like a BMW too
@@t.wynderogriffin798 Only if you have an idiot work or drive them...
Your 2003 Diesel is followed by a vast amount of noxious emissions wherever you travel. Did you hear that Herr Winterkorn was finally arrested? #DieselGate
The up keep and parts will eat up your pocket book, goes the same for all cars manufactured in Socialist Germany.
I have a 2013 Prius V
It has 206,000 miles and is a great car. I only get about 40 mpg but I drive it pretty hard. No maintenance except normal services.
The V is the best Prius.
I've never really considered buying a hybrid but with a 45 cent gas tax im definitely considering it now.
If you are shopping for a car with an automatic transmission, why would you not consider a hybrid?
Hybrids need battery replacement as soon as 8 years
Chris Chea That’s odd,since the warranty covers 10 years...So if it needs replacement every 8 years like YOU said,then I’m definitely getting one since the warranty covers it for 10 😃.
@@chrischea8544 BS that’s not true!
I wish Toyota would have brought the Corolla touring sports wagon hybrid in North America.. it would be slightly more expensive but the cargo area would be bigger than many entry-level crossovers.
Americans don't buy wagons.
@@truantray Easy fix to this problem: make it ride just a bit higher, add some plastic unpainted panels around the wheels arches and call it Corolla Cross Hybrid!
@@flakeu I agree with you.
@@flakeu Good news. Toyota just revealed their Trek Edition Touring Sports with 20mm of extra ride height and plastic cladding.
@@rightlanehog3151 I didn't knew, thanks for letting me know! It's just a shame they did not use the AWD system of the Prius for the Trek.
Im at 57/MPG HIGHWAY on Corolla. My commute is 100 miles one way. For those in California and are familiar with the Grapevine 5Fwy uphill/downhill. This champ makes it up smoothly. I dont force the engine i let it do its thing on its own. I was just baffled at the MPG. Saving me $$$ money on gas. Go my for $19,600 $2,500 rebate included. (MSRP $24,695).
Pleased to see another sedan hybrid. Quiet really matters a lot to me so the test drive, especially on highway and rough pavement.
For me, the priorities once we’re 48+ mpg are: 1. Quiet!!! 2. Handling and ride - composed on rough & tight, not transmitting broken pavement, 3. Throttle response (enter interstate well). Looks - aesthetic matters for my hard earned $$. 4. Sunroof (a deal maker) - a little more light gets me thru winters!
Besides the great gas mileage I bought the Prius so I can occasionally utilize the hatch for light duty hauling. I have a '01 Ford truck also but I hardly use it and it will eventually break or die. My absolute favorite thing about the Prius is I have gone on a couple of long camping trips with it. Lay down the rear seats, set the climate control at 68-70 degrees and sleep in comfort all night long even if it's 30 degrees outside. At times I'm surrounded by other campers in expensive RV's and I know half of them are freezing in their beds. Why doesn't Toyota make a 4 cylinder hybrid minivan like the Previa? Some of those were AWD also and I have seen a few with 4-500K miles on them and still running strong. They were funky looking like the Prius but reliability scores highest in my book.
No Spare tire in the 2020 Corolla Hybrid I purchased in March 2019. I love the car and am getting 60+ mpg average in mild weather and mix of Interstate and City driving.
I was wondering that. I've seen in other reviews that it is just a tire fill kit and not a spare. Sounds like something to negotiate at the dealer for the spare tire.
I made several times an average of 44.3 mpg on highway driving around 60 mph average speed on two hours periods. It’s Toyota Camry SE 2018 with 2.5L gasoline powered engine.
The Camry gets better highway mpg than the regular Corolla. If they put the Camry's 2.5 engine in the Corolla you could have extra power and mpg.
As always an excellent review, Alex. To answer your question(s). I would definitely buy this Corolla Hybrid over the competition, or the current Prius. We have a 2013 Prius C bought brand new, and have never had a problem. We maintain it by the book. The perfect reliability of our Prius C is proof that the Corolla Hybrid would be the only choice. Another reason for buying the Corolla Hybrid is that I find the current generation Prius ugly and bizarre looking. The Corolla Hybrid you're showing us in the video is a beautiful looking car. There are two things I dislike about the Corolla Hybrid. The stand-up screen is like a billboard, I'd prefer it built into the dashboard The gear shift, I'd prefer a simple dial, push buttons, or a column mounted lever, as these designs take up less room and would add more storage space in the console.
I drive 65 miles a day for work and the Corolla hybrid will probably be my next car. I have never liked the styling of the Prius. For a daily driver I don't need a lot of options but I do want good fuel economy. I'm glad Toyota is offering the Corolla in a hybrid.
I think it is one of the best commuter cars around. Mind you, the new RAV4 Hybrid gets far better mileage in town than the last Corolla and is its equal on the highway.
Fantastic review, my local Longo Lexus does offer this LE Corolla Hybrid with leather interior and even black wheels, so this is it for me man, love everything this car offers, thank you.
If you are going to buy a Corolla sedan with an automatic transmission, this is the obvious and best choice.
If you don't all the bells and whistles, which many American buyers do.
And this vehicle is slower and less powerful than the base Corolla
So this is all about fuel efficiency, but is not competitive with the Civic or Insight in power
But the hybrid doesn't even have a basic feature like heated seats, according to Alex. What other basic features does the hybrid lack?... sounds like the hybrid is only an alternative to the base trims. Ugh. Was hoping it would at least be a midlevel trim, like the Camry Hybrid LE basically is
@@brandononbrand If you can't buy a car without heated seats, you might be the problem, not the car.
@@InvestBetter. this car is ~$24K, and this is 2019... heated seats should at least be an option at this price point and in this era. If you don't care, fine... but you're already giving up a lot to drive this car, so all basic comfort and safety features should at least be available... Heated seats are a small feature that makes driving better... They can also help save air filters because you don't have to use the AC heat as much
@@brandononbrand This vehicle comes standard with full LED headlights, Apple Carplay 8-inch touchscreen, automatic emergency braking, full speed adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, etc. That's incredible. It's only $22,900. The value is wonderful, and its reliability is much better than the Insight. Honda is not reliable anymore and Honda's initial build quality is poor.
Very good Hybrid addition to the Toyota lineup. Shame about this having only one trim and the lack of Android Auto.
Attractively priced for a hybrid, but I wish it looked more like the SE.
Just posted a review as a former Prius V owner. Mentioned L - i - b - e - r - a - l and it got removed. Youtubb is s - e - n - s - o - r - i - n - g everything. Oh well, loved the Prius V except suspension not very absorbent of shock on less-than-perfect roads. Very smooth ride for very fragile cargo is critical for me. Traded for Sienna minivan - radically more luxurious, but at twice the cost. Definitely prefer the more conservative styling of the Corolla over the Prius, and more cargo room needed as most of the posts here concur. 52 MPG really makes me think twice, though as soon as I bought the Prius V, gas prices dropped and stayed down the entire time I owned it. Looking forward to more model/size/cargo choices coming in 2021.
Just bought one today. I had a 2015 Prius, but just couldn't get use to its looks. I've been waiting for something a little more sporty looking Hybrid and with all the new safety features, which is important to me, I took the plunge. I will be having an aftermarket sunroof and leather installed as soon as it is delivered. I had to shop out of state to get the blizzard Pearl.
My Prius C gets 54mpg when I put my foot on the gas pedal driving in the City. If I drive normal that increases to 58-68mpg in the City. These mpg averages are based going 45 miles to work during morning rush hour and up several large hills.
I like this way better than the Prius. I drive anywhere from 100 to 300 miles a day for my job and need the thriftiness of the Prius without the stigma of actually driving a Prius! This car is on my short list for sure.
A well-maintained used Camry hybrid would probably cost less to buy, give you similar dependability, and you won't take such a depreciation hit vs. a new car.
The Prius is now available with AWD which might be a factor to consider.
Several people on the Insight forums get high 20s and low 30s MPG on average. That alone kind of has me starting to look elsewhere. Your comments about actual highway fuel efficiency has me really considering this car.
The lack of higher trims on the Corolla Hybrid is unfortunate. I am now more convinced that the Hyundai Ioniq will be my first hybrid car purchase, hopefully the beginning of next year.
#LifeHacks: If your goal is to save on gas, keeping your existing car (assuming it's reliable) will save more money. A monthly loan payment would be higher than the difference in fuel costs. Paying off credit cards and other debts ASAP will save you even more, because you won't have to pay interest on it in the future.
@@EMichaelBall I completely agree with, Sir. I am indeed planning to keep my current car (2015 Kia Forte LX)l for many more years to come. The Ioniq hybrid I mentioned above will be my second car.
@@AmericanRoads I assume that you plan to basically use the hybrid for errands and short commutes, as most people do with a second car. So, if you can charge one at home, look into buying a used 80-mile EV, like a Nissan Leaf (2014-16 SV/SL trims are best) Chevy Spark EV, Fiat 500e, or Mitsubishi iMiEV. It will be cheaper to buy and operate than a gas car, even hybrids. RUclips search "why electric cars are cheap to drive", and you'll get an idea behind why a used EV makes a lot of sense. (New ones cost too much, and reliability isn't much better than used.)
@@EMichaelBall Unfortunately, since I live in an apartment with no private garage, I would be unable to plug those EVs overnight. Owning an EV is almost impractical for me at the moment.
The Ioniq will be a second car not only for me, but for my family as a whole. In other words, I will be commuting to and from work with the Ioniq. While my other family members use the other car for their commute.
Although i am from Pakistan but i really like to watch each and every video from you Alex. The way you explain the details are fabulous. Best wishes to you from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤
@jilka that's funny for me too that a guy whose country is been running by the terrorist hi du organisation RSS is commenting and shouting about terrorism. Funny isn't it.??
You Indians asses are on fire after seeing china supporting Pakistan rather than supporting india so cry as much as you can or go cry to your mama or modi. Your prime minister has done nothing in last 5 years so to win the elections again now he is trying to give Indians like you a lollipop of surgical strike on Pakistan and guess what your pilot abinand was shot down here and you are saying we are small.?? Everyone in the world are now shitting on indian media and government after there fake propaganda of strike in Pakistan. Go you moron first buy some shame from any other country because i know in your country there is no shame in you people.
I like the prius lift back hatch better. More practical
Im in love with the lift gate
The Hybrid Corolla Touring Sports wagon is the most practical by a mile as was the Prius v.
Ionic also uses the same lift gate design as does Honda. People complain about the split windows, but I find that to be no problem at all. You actually see the road closer to your car than if you are looking only through the sloping rear window of a sedan. Liftgate extremely practical. Anyone considering a Toyota hybrid really owes it to themselves to look into an Ionic or some of the other Hyundai offerings. They are really upping the anti for Toyota, just as Toyota did for American cars back in the 70"s. This from a guy who has been loyal to the Toyota brand. After test driving Prius, Corolla hybrid, and Ionic, it was no contest. The Ionic was a much better value and a lot more fun, practical, and comfortable driving. I enjoy every time I get into that car. But in fairness, will get back to you in a couple years and let you know what I think about Hyundai service, reliability, and warranty!
I am all about MPG and this video has been very useful. Thank you for the video!! I want a Prius but I may have to seriously consider the Corolla.
I will get the Hyundai Ioniq because the extra options that make you daily driving more pleasant vs a stripped out corolla with just a hybrid package. I agree if you are looking to get a basic corolla I will get the hybrid just because the better MPG, but if you want some extra perks that are more standard in today's market I will get the Hyundai Ioniq, plus the warranty on their vehicles and now the lifetime warranty on the hybrid system including the battery it is just great.
Probably get a used one as daily driver to supplement my 4Runner once it gets paid off.
Here in Europe we are getting the wagon version that will probably be the top seller among the Corolla range. We like practicality of wagon body type and the big trunk that you get. Surely from our prospective the small sedans are not popular.
Europeans are being logical and Americans are being completely illogical.
@@rightlanehog3151 agree 100%
@@histriamagna1014 I think the Corolla wagon is probably the best car made today. For some reason Americans don't want wagons unless the word Subaru is attached.
@@rightlanehog3151 Still i dont understand why... Wagons are so practical....
@@histriamagna1014 It is simply a question of fashion. SUVs are in fashion and wagons are not.
I road in the back seat of a 2020 Corolla Hybrid today and it was very comfortable. I am 6' and had 2" or more of headroom. I was amazed as to how rigid the body was. It was like riding in a bank vault. Noise levels were OK, but not great like a quality midsize sedan. My friend who drove the vehicle said she loved the driving qualities and the power was adequate. The looks are at least acceptable. The front face does not look mean or angry like so many tasteless cartoonish Toyota products. I prefer the looks of the sportier versions with the bigger engine, but I could live with the hybrid or the other lower trims. The interior had a lot of hard plastics, but everything looked like it was built to last a long time.
Good assessment though Alex (who claims to be 6 feet tall) seems to have less headroom in the rear.
This is going to sell like hot cake.
Like durian hotcakes ! Lol !
My next car. And I have a Prius right now
d1nOnlyFrances what gen?
I would’ve loved a hybrid corolla hatchback
The final release does not include a spare tire to save weight, even after looking at the Toyota website it says there is no spare tire. I just got mine yesterday. Thanks for the review!
Any bad talk of the Insight, is someone that doesn't have one. It is an awesome hybrid.
Just purchased this vehicle today, and I believe I made a good decision , because of the fuel economy. Is also my first new vehicle I ever bought, so I'm excited.
@Luis Mendoza
Come back to this video in a month or whatever and let us know how you like the car! I wanna know, I want this exact model.
Alex, does it get blind spot monitoring?
I agree this and the RAV4 hybrid will gradually kill the Prius. In a way the Prius has already accomplished its purpose with these vehicles.
In the coming years, Toyota should bring the wagon Corolla and make the 5th generation Prius a dedicated PHEV to distinguish it from the Corolla or Mirai.
One correction, the Corolla has had a hybrid for the world market for many years now. This is new for the US.
Joseph G it’s a threat no doubt, but I have a hard time seeing the Prius model dying. It will always have the advantage in terms of economy if Toyota keeps their tech equal between models. If fuel prices spike again, even if the RAV4 is good, the Prius will still sell like hot cakes.
It wont because taxi drivers uses the prius
@@pinoyzilla7764 Taxi drivers can switch to the Corolla, unless mandated not to by cab companies.
@@pinoyzilla7764 Taxi drivers mostly use Prius V and Camry because of the airport standard large trunk. Corollas and standard Prius are too small for taxi industry...
@@NickProvost87 The Prius V is not sold in North America anymore but the Corolla Touring Sports Hybrid could easily replace it.
52 mpg i will chose this car anyday Toyota
You can get 58 on a Prius fairly easily if you drive to save gas
A HONDA I SIGHT LOOKS BETTER. HAS MORE INTERIOR SPACE. HAS A BIGGER TRUNCK. HAS BETTER HIGH END TRIMS AND HIGHER FINISHES. HONDA INSIGHT ALL THE WAY.
Willie Boon my Prius got 52 mpg one time in its life. 2nd tank of gas. Since then it gets 42 to 46 mpg. After buying my Tesla model 3 I can’t get rid of my Prius fast enough.
@@goducgo
Tesla model 3 will not make it from Atlanta to Chicago in under 12 hours. My Prius gets around 46mpg because I drive like an ass. I have averaged over 60mpg.
I have friends who own teslas. I would buy a Tesla if the supercharger stations were not billing me 3 times the going rate of electricity to charge the car. As it sits, if I have to pay for the power at a supercharger while traveling, it costs 28c per kwh. A kwh will get me about 2.5-3 miles. Cost of between 9 and 11 cents per mile. The Prius costs around 6 cents per mile of fuel. For traveling, the Prius is more economical. For daily commute and charging at home, Tesla has cost advantage as it then costs about 3 cents per mile.
The most abused cars in the world are taxis. Most taxis end up being either a Prius or a Ford Crown Victoria.
@@jesusf.2600 YEP, insight is better , Prius look shit ~
In Canada this model hybrid has a Premium Package that gives you power driver seat,wireless charging, softex seats(kinda leather),heated steering wheel as well as rear seats and leather wrapped steering wheel, its a $2000 Canadian Dollars Package so i am surprised that this is not offered in US.
The Prius may be slightly more expensive on sticker price, but right now new Prius models can be had with 1.9% interest for 60 months, compared to the 2.9% interest for 60 months on the 2020 Corolla Hybrid. That brings both monthly payments to within $6 of each other for the base models. At that price, If you absolutely need the trunk space, I'd go with the Prius. If you don't care about that extra cargo room, I'd go with the 2020 Corolla.
I would get the insight. It is a slightly more premium option while still getting good fuel economy. At a similar price. This does seem like a great option though.
Alex, Once again the Hybrid Corolla video gets more VIEWS than the regular one. #DevelopingTrend
Hybrid is the way to go.
As a Toyota prius prime advanced owner i was really considering this car until he said it would only be available in LE trim and sedan. The price is really nice though
I am confident more Hybrid trim levels and possibly body styles are coming. At the moment Corolla production is a bit scattered due to the conversion of the former Corolla plant in Cambridge, Ontario to RAV4 assembly. As such there is only one North American plant currently making Corolla sedans with others being imported from Japan. When the new Alabama plant is up and running logistics will adjust again.
I drive a non-hybrid corolla. If i need to buy a hybrid, I'll still get the Prius for it's hatchback.
What a great detailed review of this vehicle!
Alex is the King of Details.
Two thing bothers me about the new corrolla 2020. 1 ) The front look 2) Navigation and audio system mounted on the dash board. I prefer it in a less conspicuous position.
@@perosg21 I totally agree!
There is no reason not to buy a hybrid anymore, it's more fuel efficent, more realiable and modern, it's a win win...
Still getting a Prius because I get 50 mpg without really trying on winter tires. I know how to "sail" my Prius to get as many miles as I can from it. I've owned 3 in a row. I won't get that kind of mileage from a corolla. My Prius is a 2013 plug in with 80,000 miles.
I can milk 64 MPG out of my 2013 Prius at 40-45 MPH city driving and average 52 MPG city and hi way, unless I have to drive 70 MPH then I drop into the mid 40's. I am still learning how great these UGLY Ducklings are the poor gas station attendant is disappointed when I buy less that gallons, I show him my log book and his mouth drops...
Keoki johnson ... The 1.5L Corolla hybrid here in Japan is stated as getting 34.4 km/L. Do the conversion and then go to the back of the line.
Of course gasoline is about $5.50/gallon.
I hope they offer a XSE hybrid (like the UX250h Fsport). Like he said, the Insight is more premium.
I will wait tell they offer a SE or XSE Hybrid. but if the ad Android Auto then I will go for the SE or XSE and give up my 2001 Corolla.
Should have made this in a hatch. Front end looks great.
danlatu the hatch is the Prius. No sense in making two of them
Agreed. This or the Insight in stylish hatchback form would be practical and no, the Prius is a fugly excuse for a hatchback/wagon. The only reason most of us are interested in this hybrid corolla or insight is that they look normal.
The car overall is rather decent looking. The wheels aren't even that bad.
They do have a hybrid hatchback, but only in foreign markets.
There is already a hatchback hydrid version just not sold in America. There is also a 4 wheel drive sedan as well.
Here in Europe we call it saloon. With 3 options. The Luna then my favourite the Luna sport and the Luna sol. The design too is better.
Why would any sensible European purchase a silly saloon/sedan when they could buy the practical hatch or the ultra-practical Touring Sports?
only Toyota has the genius to compete with itself.
Canadian version has leather seats, heated front and back seats etc
Larss70 in the hybrid?
@@penvon Yes
Thanks for this review, Alex. I just picked up my new corolla hybrid and I’m loving it. I went from a VW TDI Golf to a Tacoma, and finally back to an efficient compact. I miss my TDI but really liked the check that came back to me upon return via dieselgate. Thanks for your quality content, as always.
That is a ROCK SOLID hair helmet!
Waw it's amazing Toyota corolla hybrid I like it.
I rented this car and thought the Dash design was way too funky! Hope they tone it down a bit more in the next generation.
Toyota Canada plans to offer a premium package ($2000) to the base Corolla hybrid.
Really like your in depth reviews . . easier to make buying decisions . .
Got this in the station wagon variant because I live in the UK. It's crazy being in a vehicle that has as much storage room as an SUV and that easily gets 50+ mpg. If I'm careful, I can even get up to 70+ mpg out of it.
You probably have the best everyday car on sale today but Toyota does not yet sell them in the USA or Canada. Do you own the 1.8 or the 2.0?
@@rightlanehog3151 I've got the 1.8. It has just over 21 cubic feet of storage space in the trunk - more than a Ford Explorer. It's a station wagon, and it's a hybrid, so it's not the kind of vehicle that is going to arouse passionate feelings, but it's a very economical, practical way to get around. It's a shame people in the states are so into SUVs and CUVs right now. Station wagons can do everything they can (since no one really off-roads in those things) while handling better and getting better fuel economy.
@@Marmocet Canadians like me actually buy wagons so I hope we get them one day.
Their is a usb to charge your phone in front of the gear shifter. its just under the dash a little.
Corolla hybrid. It preserves its value and like Prium most likely you get better mpg than what epa says
Yup I've gotten 59mpg over the life of my 2016 Prius.
A $22k Toyota that gets 52/52 and ISN'T a Prius? Any smart shopper looking for a commuter (that is adverse to saying 'I own a Prius') should check this out. Nice move Toyota.
Some shoppers might want the AWD now offered on the Prius.
@@rightlanehog3151 Yes, thats exactly why I think they added AWD to the Prius....this car would have totally killed it without.
@@elkofcanada5003 Expect more Hybrids from TMC in many configurations. Hybrid Corolla hatch is the obvious next choice.
Great review. Helped me to pull the trigger on one today.
Good choice.
This is the car I have been waiting for--so excited!
Deciding between this and the 6 speed would be tough!
LEXUriouS Kirk ..deciding between this and a Cadillac would not be tough ...I would opt for the Corolla 👍🏼
The 6 Speed wins but this gets the silver medal.
@@rightlanehog3151 Wins in being less reliable.
Eh, I'm happy that I got an insight. I do get lower than estimated mpg, but I have about 10 miles on my commute that are over 70mph. Still gets better than average fuel economy though and quite fun to drive in sport mode.
Both are good choices! I do worry about Insight reliability, however.
@@milesb1763 yeah me too.
@@cmac1100 : The majority of the mechanical stress on the Insight's drivetrain is on the 129 hp / 197 lb-ft electric motor. Electric motors are extremely robust and reliable compared to combustion engines, even compared to Honda's excellent engines. Plus, the gasoline engine only ever connects to the wheels by direct-drive, meaning no transmission, so transmission can't fail. As such, I suspect that current generation Honda hybrid systems will be remarkably reliable. The fundamental engineering of the current Insight, Accord Hybrid, and Clarity PHEV suggests long-term reliability. Not saying better than Toyota, but I expect your Insight will serve you dependably for a long time.
Excellent review,very detail and professional...
EU Version of Corolla Sedan Hybrid looks soo much better + we have also station wagon here. But we missing your 2.0 non hybrid engine.
I wonder if they will add other packages or trim levels to the hybrid Corolla. Leather steering wheel, power seats and possibly a moonroof are my only real wants.
Give it six months to a year for the announcement to be made.
11:25 “if youre looking for a corolla hybrid,thats exactly what youre getting...” he just couldnt say its disappointing...
Seems to be most practical vehicle. Want.
0:36 The new Toyota grill design makes the car look like a Dust Buster.
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Toyota does offer a premium package for this car.
No, not the Hybrid
@@kirkhilles523 It does in Canada.
686-mile range! We have a real bladder burster here. That is the headline... Toyota maintains the 13.2-gallon tank of the regular Corolla (according to the Toyota's site). So at 52 MPG, that equals 686 miles of range, beating Prius, Insight, etc... and is right there with the Camry Hybrid LE... Now, if they only had heated seats...
Odd I get consistently better mileage in my Prius, I bet the average is over 54 MPG my most recent test mileage was 1,142.7 miles and I received 55.7 MPG that is both hi way and city, but then again I don't have a lead foot either?
Ray Brown Current Prius has an 11.3-gallon tank. At 55.7 MPG, your range would be 629 miles... At 55.7, the Corolla’s range would be 735...
To be the best bladder burster, a car needs to excel at both MPG and fuel-tank size. That’s why Corolla edges out Prius on this front.
By the way, if someone can’t beat the EPA ratings, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have a lead foot. I doubt a lead-footer would buy a Prius... Mostly it’s due to living in conditions that lead to bad MPG, like in LA. (Aside from instances when car makers lie about EPA ratings)
@@brandononbrand The Prius offers a lot more room and even if she is ugly i'll stick with her as the Corolla is probably more cramped and you cannot lower the rear seats where as I leave my rear seats down and have the next best thing to a small pick up
Ray Brown Really a lot more room? On the spec sheet, Prius and Corolla are similar. Prius’ advantage is its hatchback, but it doesn’t have more passenger room... and usually, sedans have bigger trunk floors than hatchbacks... but, yeah, Prius is better for imitating a pickup
@@brandononbrand You might be right as you are interested in passengers and I am interested in more room, like I said, a mini pick up.
I would still get the Prius Prime because after the federal tax credit and my Colorado state tax credit the price is almost the exact same anyways.
The Driftless Verse No fifth seat :-(
I fail to see the argument you are making. You never said anything about one car vs the other. Wouldn't all the tax credits you think apply be applicable to the Corolla hybrid as well? Also, I don't think there are still tax credits for regular hybrids. You have to move up to a plug-in hybrid for those.
@@alliejr That is a fair point. The prius prime is only a 4 seater. So if the 5th seat is a requirement then the prius prime won't work.
@@TheGerm24 The corolla doesn't get a tax credit but the prius prime does since it's plug in hybrid with a bigger battery. The prius prime has a higher resell value plus if you happen to live in a spot where you can plugin and charge then you'll save more on gas as a bonus. Also the corolla only has a low end trim but the even the base trim prius prime was nicer than the low trim currently offered with the corolla hybrid. So you are getting a little nicer trim, plus possibility of better mpg, plus the higher resell value for close to the same price thanks to the tax credits.
I will admit though if you can't get the tax credits for the prius prime then the argument doesn't work at all.
@@TheGerm24 Obviously the American tax credits on the Prius Prime are different from the Corolla (and other) hybrids, otherwise "Driftless Verse" would not have made the point he/she made. The Prius Prime _IS_ a plug-in hybrid and eligible for tax credits.
If I’m buying in these 3, I’m going for the Corolla or Ioniq mainly because those two can put the motor to the wheels directly. I got burned with Honda’s poor spec’ing of the Civic Hybrid leading to durability issues with the battery pack and the Insight, like other current Honda hybrids absolutely depends on the battery pack to bridge the gas generator and electric drive motor at non-highway speeds. If the battery or battery controller has a major issue, I’ll bet the Corolla and Ioniq will keep running albeit slow, but the Insight is dead. Corolla get’s the nod ultimately if trim is good enough b/c Toyota has been running this drivetrain a while and it’s as close to bullet-proof as it gets in hybrids.
It's about time!
Would have been cooler and more practical as a hatchback.
Yeah. They sell that. It’s called the Prius.
@@alliejr You didn't watch the video yet. Alex told us the Corolla hybrid is taking the place of the discontinued Prius C.
DumbDuck44 I did watch. You want a hatchback version of this and I reminded you it exists: Prius.
Also remember that a traditionally styled hatchback will be less aero efficient than a sedan or liftback like the Prius. Might not have made sense to make a hybrid that wasn’t as economical as this one.
@@alliejr Disregarding that Alex pointed out that the hatchback version of this type of trim level and pricepoint is the Prius C, a niche that is being replaced by the sedan version of the Corolla rather than the hatch that I would have preferred. Furthermore, you're also confusing a hatchback with a liftback. A liftback preserves a more sedan like shape, just lifting the glass along with the metal trunklid together, compared to a hatchback that is closer to vertical and squared off at the rear. I also find the Corolla hatchback and Prius liftback designs to be a completely different flavor, with the Corolla having a much more sporty and youthful feel.
Great video btw. Very well done. Never been a hybrid fan but I'm totally digging this being a regular sedan and for the price.