recently I bought this car and part of the reason is because your review, you clearly clarified the best and things need to be consider to own this car. Personally, I feel fuel consumption 4.1L/100Km simply cannot go wrong. And It's pretty valuable if you want to sell the car three years later. Thank you Matt
After enjoying the feel of a nice leather wrapped steering wheel for 6 years, it’s impossible to go back to a urethane version. Toyota and Nissan need to lift their game and fit leather wrapped wheels from the base models upwards. If far cheaper brands can do it, so can they.
I have the facelift accent sport hybrid hatch and I love it! Like you said the steering wheel is cheap feeling but all the safety tech makes driving long distances so easy😊
Fantastic review. I really like your presentation style and the fact that you're reviewing the car for what it is. Comfy, reliable economical transport. My only nitpick on your video is that awful 'window opening' noise between segments. It got annoying really quickly. Besides that, keep up the great reviews.
Thanks mate. Glad you liked it. I have removed the sound between sections (it was an electric folding mirror actuating). So please subscribe and you won’t be annoyed by it any longer 😆
I definitely think this Ascent sport is the best grade, as a Hybrid in the range. It’s not $3k more for just hybrid, over the petrol model because on the sedan you also get 7” multi dash display, rain sensing wipers, climate control, auto dimmer mirror and OTA navigation. It’s a no brainer. The SX doesn’t really offer enough to pay the extra on top, for me.
Last year went to buy a Corolla sedan 2016 with 80-90 thousand km. Avg price was 21000-24000 in Sydney. Then went to lots of Toyota dealers. This one’s price was 28000. So decided to buy new one where base price is only 4,5 thousand different from the 2016 second hand. The least wait time got were 9 months in Newcastle. Waited 11 months and just past week arrived. So anyone wants to buy Toyota Corolla sedan hybrid, you have to wait at least 1 year.
I live in the UK and just had my new Toyota corolla estate hybrid ..its a great car to drive and very comfortable and it's doing 68 mph which is brilliant .in the UK I have the design model it's got all the extras you need except for blind spot mirror ....regards Bob
Very concise approach Matt, honest and objective, no baloney. Perhaps I shall buy a level up and definitely a hybrid. Keep up the good work with refreshing style, thank you!
There is some baloney when it came to rear seat legroom. Why didn't he sit behind his seating position? I think because he wouldn't fit and didn't want to jeopardize his future relationship with toyota. While understandable it's still baloney 😄
Shame they don't sell the corolla wagon in Australia, I rented one in Japan and the boot is much easier to use. Also better looking in my opinion. Hopefully we get the 2.0 hybrid in the 2024 model.
Brilliant car ,good looking ,roomy interior and big boot ..the hybrid drives really well,and should have excellent resale value.What is a better buy in todays market ?..Only problem is a years waiting list .
“If you don’t want a hybrid, there’s something wrong with you” 😂 Great review! Been looking forward to this one as I’ve had my ZR hybrid sedan for six weeks now and wanted to see what the Ascent Sport hybrid sedan was like, having only test-driven the pre-facelift ZR petrol sedan. Some points of difference: - there’s a 12V charging port and a USB-C charging port in the centre console, and two USB-C charging ports at the back for rear passengers (so four USB-C charging ports overall) - sunroof (the main reason why I went all out and got the ZR hybrid) - 12.3” digital instrument cluster (look Pa! No tachometer if I don’t want one!) - 18” wheels which as mentioned in your ZR hybrid hatch review increases road noise, but they look very cool - electric adjustable driver’s seat, including lumbar support - Head Up display (which is kinda useless when wearing polarised sunglasses) - Intelligent ambient illumination (so wireless charger, doors and cupholders all have lights; car interior will also light up if you approach it in the dark) - JBL nine-speaker sound system (one more than the ZR hatch as it has a subwoofer) The lack of interior storage is a shortfall. Where can I put my parking pass?! My old 10th gen Corolla sedan had more interior storage! But Toyota Connected Services is nifty; did you get to try it out when reviewing the Corollas?
Thanks for the comment - and for spelling it out as to what’s different in the upper grades. I wasn’t sure how much to dwell down on the details of spec stuff, and it’s something I still don’t know how deep to dwell! Anyway, I hope you’re loving your ZR hybrid sedan. It’s a honey of a car - great looking in that spec too.
@@therightcar No worries! I don't think there's any need to dwell on them too much in the video; they can always search online if they're interested :) I just thought since ZR hybrid sedans are as rare as hen's teeth (I've yet to see any ZR sedan outside of a dealership) I could help with my commentary 😅 There's also side and rear privacy glass but since I never sit in the back, don't particularly care about that too much.
Toyota should bring back the Yaris sedan to replace this corolla so the next gen can go up market to compete with the bigger Civic and even an awd gr model to compete against the WRX
They should have made them all estates. That's all that people buy in Europe. You buy the hatchback if you can't wait for an Estate (which has at least a 6 months wait). As far as economy goes, it's debatable. The Corolla hybrid is quite expensive to start with. Would be interesting to see where the break-even point is.
Oh, a hybrid wagon would make a heap of sense in theory, but Toyota doesn’t want it to eat into more profitable hybrid SUV sales! I remember doing the maths on the break even versus non-hybrid, and based on real-world consumption (not the claimed consumption averages) it was around 80,000km.
@@therightcar Totally agree on this point, it was a "from $19,990 drive away" car to nowadays a $30k-$45k car. Last model the sedan got vent and hatch didn't. This model the hatch does but the sedan doesn't 🤦 If I'm into ZR sedan I don't see why I don't go for Camry SX.
We get rearseat air vents on the Corolla Sedan here in Europe (EU) 😘 Life is Beautiful 😍 PS, the plastic steering wheel will age better than a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Just saying 😉😉 PPS, I bump my head too when I am wearing a cap, hence I always take it off for better visibility before entering my car 😜 (try it, you will be surprised how the brain works with better visibility at hand)...
Hi Jeffrey. This is a new channel, but I’ve been doing this for more than a decade (Drive, CarAdvice and CarsGuide). I started this channel a few months ago, and I’m loving it! Glad you are too.
Hello Matt, thanks for the review. At the 3.15second mark you open the boot, how do you do this? Is there a release button? (Previous models do not have this feature and the local Toyota dealership also think current model does not have!) Great review, shame about some backwards steps they've taken from previous models.
Very similar. You can’t get the hybrid all-wheel drive system in a Corolla hatch or sedan, though … The Cross hybrid I drove felt a bit more lively. And it was 2WD.
According to you 'If you drove amazon or uber then the Corolla is right for you' The Corolla is fine for Amazon or Uber eats but the bootspace is way too small for an Uber passenger car and the backseats for 3 passengers is tight and cramped so according to me the Corolla isn't suitable for a Uber Passenger car.
So now you have all the problems of a gas car and an EV ..... That cant be cheap. I drive a Tesla .model 3 for uber and charge at home. EV is the smartest choice for ride sharen
No. Toyota hybrids particularly are reputed for their efficiency and reliability, especially since the engine is not as overworked as in ICE vehicles. In no way are the problems of both combined, but rather the best of such.
recently I bought this car and part of the reason is because your review, you clearly clarified the best and things need to be consider to own this car. Personally, I feel fuel consumption 4.1L/100Km simply cannot go wrong. And It's pretty valuable if you want to sell the car three years later. Thank you Matt
Hi Edmond! This is such a rewarding message. Thank you! And I hope you love it.
4.3 here in a hatch, but agree with the consensus the interior is not only bad but humiliating, I feel ashamed to have people in it
After enjoying the feel of a nice leather wrapped steering wheel for 6 years, it’s impossible to go back to a urethane version. Toyota and Nissan need to lift their game and fit leather wrapped wheels from the base models upwards. If far cheaper brands can do it, so can they.
I hear you. Even imitation leather is better than that sticky polyurethane feel. Yuck 🤢
Who cares how hard is it to get a good steering wheel cover
I have the facelift accent sport hybrid hatch and I love it! Like you said the steering wheel is cheap feeling but all the safety tech makes driving long distances so easy😊
Good one, Robert! I hope you’re happy with it.
I don't know where his prices come from, but when I look on the dealership they are 36k+ for coloured bases level ones
likely prices are excluding GST (and possibly on-road costs)
- just had the same discussion with my local Toyota dealership
Fantastic review. I really like your presentation style and the fact that you're reviewing the car for what it is. Comfy, reliable economical transport. My only nitpick on your video is that awful 'window opening' noise between segments. It got annoying really quickly. Besides that, keep up the great reviews.
Thanks mate. Glad you liked it.
I have removed the sound between sections (it was an electric folding mirror actuating). So please subscribe and you won’t be annoyed by it any longer 😆
I definitely think this Ascent sport is the best grade, as a Hybrid in the range. It’s not $3k more for just hybrid, over the petrol model because on the sedan you also get 7” multi dash display, rain sensing wipers, climate control, auto dimmer mirror and OTA navigation. It’s a no brainer. The SX doesn’t really offer enough to pay the extra on top, for me.
Agree. SX is a bit of a “meh” grade, aside from the better steering wheel material. And the jump to ZR could be too much for most.
Last year went to buy a Corolla sedan 2016 with 80-90 thousand km. Avg price was 21000-24000 in Sydney. Then went to lots of Toyota dealers. This one’s price was 28000. So decided to buy new one where base price is only 4,5 thousand different from the 2016 second hand.
The least wait time got were 9 months in Newcastle. Waited 11 months and just past week arrived.
So anyone wants to buy Toyota Corolla sedan hybrid, you have to wait at least 1 year.
I have a 2.0 lt 2021 Sedan and i am averaging 5.3 lt per 100 klms with around 75% highway driving.
Not bad!
I live in the UK and just had my new Toyota corolla estate hybrid ..its a great car to drive and very comfortable and it's doing 68 mph which is brilliant .in the UK I have the design model it's got all the extras you need except for blind spot mirror ....regards Bob
I wish we got the estate wagon here.
Very concise approach Matt, honest and objective, no baloney. Perhaps I shall buy a level up and definitely a hybrid.
Keep up the good work with refreshing style, thank you!
Thanks Neil! Glad you found my style helpful.
There is some baloney when it came to rear seat legroom. Why didn't he sit behind his seating position? I think because he wouldn't fit and didn't want to jeopardize his future relationship with toyota. While understandable it's still baloney 😄
Good work buddy. Congratulations on your own channel
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying it.
I upgraded to this model from the previous model, yes it has more power and I think drives nicer and the hybrid is great on fuel.
Yep, the step up from the last one is good.
Shame they don't sell the corolla wagon in Australia, I rented one in Japan and the boot is much easier to use. Also better looking in my opinion. Hopefully we get the 2.0 hybrid in the 2024 model.
Brilliant car ,good looking ,roomy interior and big boot ..the hybrid drives really well,and should have excellent resale value.What is a better buy in todays market ?..Only problem is a years waiting list .
Yeah supply is a concern. But yep, it’s impressive!
“If you don’t want a hybrid, there’s something wrong with you” 😂
Great review! Been looking forward to this one as I’ve had my ZR hybrid sedan for six weeks now and wanted to see what the Ascent Sport hybrid sedan was like, having only test-driven the pre-facelift ZR petrol sedan.
Some points of difference:
- there’s a 12V charging port and a USB-C charging port in the centre console, and two USB-C charging ports at the back for rear passengers (so four USB-C charging ports overall)
- sunroof (the main reason why I went all out and got the ZR hybrid)
- 12.3” digital instrument cluster (look Pa! No tachometer if I don’t want one!)
- 18” wheels which as mentioned in your ZR hybrid hatch review increases road noise, but they look very cool
- electric adjustable driver’s seat, including lumbar support
- Head Up display (which is kinda useless when wearing polarised sunglasses)
- Intelligent ambient illumination (so wireless charger, doors and cupholders all have lights; car interior will also light up if you approach it in the dark)
- JBL nine-speaker sound system (one more than the ZR hatch as it has a subwoofer)
The lack of interior storage is a shortfall. Where can I put my parking pass?! My old 10th gen Corolla sedan had more interior storage! But Toyota Connected Services is nifty; did you get to try it out when reviewing the Corollas?
Thanks for the comment - and for spelling it out as to what’s different in the upper grades. I wasn’t sure how much to dwell down on the details of spec stuff, and it’s something I still don’t know how deep to dwell!
Anyway, I hope you’re loving your ZR hybrid sedan. It’s a honey of a car - great looking in that spec too.
@@therightcar No worries! I don't think there's any need to dwell on them too much in the video; they can always search online if they're interested :) I just thought since ZR hybrid sedans are as rare as hen's teeth (I've yet to see any ZR sedan outside of a dealership) I could help with my commentary 😅 There's also side and rear privacy glass but since I never sit in the back, don't particularly care about that too much.
Great and enjoying review,as always
Thank you!
Toyota should bring back the Yaris sedan to replace this corolla so the next gen can go up market to compete with the bigger Civic and even an awd gr model to compete against the WRX
Interesting plan!!
corolla is 2nd best selling car in 2023 despite their slow delivery
Great run down on the Corolla sedan, you’ve helped us reassure our decision to own one.
Would never, ever return to a plastic steering wheel 🤢
I'd like to see a review of the skyactiv x 3 or cx30
Thanks Jake! I’ve been meaning to get into a Mazda or two … leave it with me!
The Corolla that cut me off the other day mustn't have spent the extra $1k for blind spot monitoring 😑
Ha!
If it was silver, sorry, that was me (but I also have BSM)
@@seunjinbing It was a dark grey so you're off the hook 😂
@@EnShinNoi 😂
Great channel!
Glad you enjoy it!
Do you want to hire me as your camera man? Under the table payment is fine by me lol
Haha! I’ve already got a cameraman helping me out - and his payment is on the table… at the nearest El Jannah.
Excellent grounded review!
Thank you kindly!
They should have made them all estates. That's all that people buy in Europe. You buy the hatchback if you can't wait for an Estate (which has at least a 6 months wait).
As far as economy goes, it's debatable. The Corolla hybrid is quite expensive to start with. Would be interesting to see where the break-even point is.
Oh, a hybrid wagon would make a heap of sense in theory, but Toyota doesn’t want it to eat into more profitable hybrid SUV sales!
I remember doing the maths on the break even versus non-hybrid, and based on real-world consumption (not the claimed consumption averages) it was around 80,000km.
Thank you for the review. 👍
No air vent on the second row for any variants, that's not so good. I expect air vent on the ZR model.
I reckon they should be in all of the sedan models. Annoying they aren’t!
@@therightcar Totally agree on this point, it was a "from $19,990 drive away" car to nowadays a $30k-$45k car. Last model the sedan got vent and hatch didn't. This model the hatch does but the sedan doesn't 🤦
If I'm into ZR sedan I don't see why I don't go for Camry SX.
corrolla sedan vs yaris cross. which one you think better velue?
We get rearseat air vents on the Corolla Sedan here in Europe (EU) 😘 Life is Beautiful 😍 PS, the plastic steering wheel will age better than a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Just saying 😉😉 PPS, I bump my head too when I am wearing a cap, hence I always take it off for better visibility before entering my car 😜 (try it, you will be surprised how the brain works with better visibility at hand)...
Hahahahaha. I will NEVER take my cap off.
😆😘@@therightcar
I like your reviews, are you NEW on here?
Hi Jeffrey. This is a new channel, but I’ve been doing this for more than a decade (Drive, CarAdvice and CarsGuide). I started this channel a few months ago, and I’m loving it! Glad you are too.
Hello Matt, thanks for the review. At the 3.15second mark you open the boot, how do you do this? Is there a release button? (Previous models do not have this feature and the local Toyota dealership also think current model does not have!) Great review, shame about some backwards steps they've taken from previous models.
There’s a button underneath, like with hatches.
Source: I have the ZR hybrid sedan
I have a ZR Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2022 but I feel it doesn’t have the grunt to gather speed. I could be wrong.
Matt, any chance of reviewing small cars like swift and ignis by Suzuki?
You bet. I’m aiming for a Swift but they only seem to have a Swift Sport.
Ignis - might be harder to get. But I’ll see.
@@therightcar thank you
I have ordered a compact SUV but the waiting time is so long that we may need to find a small car as work-home car
Beaman Park! Am I right? Some good roads to test out the ride quality there lmao
You’re spot on! I’ve used it a few times. CarsGuide use it a bit too, so if you’re lucky you might run into a Richard Berry in the wild!
I cannot believe how little Toyota is trying on these cars
Why try when you can win easily?
still lacking the wagon, i believe it's available in New Zealand...
Yeah I wish we had the wagon.
New Zealand gets latest gen jazz as well wonder why we don’t get those here
And Europe
How is the real world performance compared to the corolla cross?
Very similar. You can’t get the hybrid all-wheel drive system in a Corolla hatch or sedan, though …
The Cross hybrid I drove felt a bit more lively. And it was 2WD.
Can you review the i30 n line
It’s a maybe. Not likely, though.
According to you 'If you drove amazon or uber then the Corolla is right for you' The Corolla is fine for Amazon or Uber eats but the bootspace is way too small for an Uber passenger car and the backseats for 3 passengers is tight and cramped so according to me the Corolla isn't suitable for a Uber Passenger car.
The sedan has such an ugly boring rear end when compared to the hatchback
It is a vehicle that appeals to a very different customer than the hatchback, though…
I don't have a beige cardigan, so not for me. Then I heard CVT definitely not interested.
The beige cardigan is back in, bro.
4/100
mhmm
So now you have all the problems of a gas car and an EV ..... That cant be cheap. I drive a Tesla .model 3 for uber and charge at home. EV is the smartest choice for ride sharen
No. Toyota hybrids particularly are reputed for their efficiency and reliability, especially since the engine is not as overworked as in ICE vehicles. In no way are the problems of both combined, but rather the best of such.
Shot full rear seat and roof design stops fully grown men fitting into the back seat. They must use little malnourished manikins for testing