Hi guys - I KNOW I MADE A MISTAKE ABOUT THE CVT GEARBOX! Stop commenting telling me it’s an E-Cvt and doesn’t use belts etc 😂 There a quite a few Corolla reviews on RUclips from the car journalists - but not much from the owners themselves - so here’s a comprehensive, honest owners review after 12 months / 14,000 miles with the car from new. Hopefully it will help out those looking to buy one 😊
Hi great little review, you didn’t say if the panoramic roof has an electrically operated blind or an opening front section so you can get some fresh air in.
I've owned both, and it depends on what is important to you. My Skoda over the years are dynamically on another level, the Toyota hybrids are frankly tedious drone monsters. Where they win is reliability and build, though I've never had any major issues with any VAG car below 100k miles. At the end of the day, 30+k for a small cramped noisy hatchback in 2024 is ridiculous, no matter how hi-tech the dash looks.
I used to buy a new car every two years. I've had the Corolla TS 2.0 since 2019 and it will soon have 90000km on it. Will I sell it? No, because the overall package is just too good. It has its drawbacks: The matrix light is not good, too much noise comes into the interior on bad roads, the interior space is not exactly huge (my wife's VW up has worlds more headroom). But the advantages outweigh the disadvantages: The seats are a dream in the lounge configuration, just made for me. I had back pain in all my predecessors, but not in the Corolla. The engine has no kick like a turbo diesel, but the power delivery is perfect: no weakness when starting off, direct response, at full throttle it leaves many equally powerful opponents standing because the flow of power is not interrupted. The suspension is comfortable (mine has adaptive suspension), the assistants work perfectly. The trunk is huge. The air conditioning/heating is perfect in summer and winter. You NEVER, ever have to worry about anything breaking down or stalling, no matter how you kick it, because it's a bloody Toyota ;). Reliability can also be sexy, I think. I'm sure I've forgotten a lot, but I can absolutely recommend the Corolla. Oh yes: My Corolla (German version) has a warning message when the wiper water is too low ;)
Great review! I’ve had my ‘Design’ spec 2.0 Touring Sports for 3 years now. Does 56mpg on average, and surprises many a car at the traffic lights! I’m 6ft 1, and struggled with the sun roof eating into headroom on test drive so opted without. The falcon tyres get noisy and hard as they wear - Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 sort the ride & noise out massively. Boot is 580l on the 2.0, the ‘sun blind’ protects luggage flying into passenger space, and can be fitted to rear seats when folded (clips to roof above rear doors) for a van-like space. Loads of storage at the base of the rear seats in the boot (it also can be removed), loads of space by 12v battery in side compartment of the boot too. Enjoy it! Toyota dealers are all great as well
Had a corolla for 4 years from new.one of the best cars i have ever had! CVT is not for everybody,but it depends on your driving style. If you like to cruise smoothly all the way,then this definitely ticks all of the boxes, If you like punch and instant responsiveness as soon as you tap your foot, then CVT isn't for you. build quality is excellent.
there is no cvt in corolla hybrid, instead they use e-cvt which is totally different beast, no pushbelt, but planetary gear set +electric motor, there is a similarity in naming, while design could not be more different
@@CarFocused Maybe they feel the same from a driver point of view, but the most difference between Toyota Synergy Drive and a regular CVT is reliability, and it's night and day. The Synergy Drive is probably the most efficient and reliable drive train available. 20 years of development from the early days of the Prius. Very few moving parts, no clutch, no gear synchros, no hydraulics, no accessory belts. Two electric motors, a planetary gear set, and a regular engine running at optimum efficiency. What's complex is the electronics around it, but it's been proven to be very reliable. As for regular CVTs (Nissans for example), I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. The only competing hybrid system I'd consider is Honda's. It's a little bit different, but it's well engineered. And yes, I'm waiting for my corolla touring, only a couple of months now (allegedly).
But CVT stands for Continuously Variable Transmission, it does not specify that there shall be a belt. It is exactly what the "e-cvt" does: it continuously varies the gear ratio to suit whatever the driver wants.
Top review Gaz ! As you know, I'm Plastics Quality Team Leader at Toyota Manufacturing UK where we build the Corolla. They are a great bit of kit. I've recently got the facelifted 2L GR Sport model for my other half....now comes with 197 bhp and full digital dash. They are pretty quick nowadays with a great chassis. Lisa is not really into cars that much, but she loves it.....and I must admit I quite like it too....plus we get a cracking deal from work ! A great all rounder with the added security of that 10 Yr warranty too ! Whats not to love !! Fab as always bud 👌
Hi mate - thanks for the comment! We test drove the GR Sport but decided the Excel was a bit better for what we wanted. It’s been a great car though - can see why so many taxi drivers have them 😂 Be nice to have the extra power the facelift has but I’m not sure I like the rear as much with the slightly smoother look they’ve gone for. I just need to see if I can get a GR Yaris for a week from Toyota but I’ll probably be clutching at straws!
@@CarFocused I told you, you should of had a drive in mine when I had it !! 🤣 It was great when you were 'on it'....empty country roads.....really good fun ! But sat in traffic and pottering about round town.....felt very ordinary. Seats set too high and the general interior although built well.....didn't feel like a 35k car, although we know where the money was spent....the engine and chassis. I liked it alot but it quickly became a little dull in the daily grind....although I did have it a full year 😁🤣
Interesting, I have viewed several Corollas recently. I don't want to put you out of a job, but I really wish they would go back to leather instead of these bloody plastic seats on modern cars! The seat squab bolsters on recent corollas aren't aging very well, they seem quite cracked at a moderate mileage and that's not easy to deal with! Otherwise, fantastic cars 👍
Mercedes driver myself atm. My dad was a life long Toyota driver and my favorite was his 1991 Toyota Corolla liftback multipoint injection. Dad passed away last month and am now considering the Corolla Touring 2.0l to follow in his footsteps :)
I am as happy as i can get seeing Toyota selling big numbers of touring models. The other big brands have almost all resumed the production of touring models, they all make SUV`s nowadays. I hope they will see that right minded people that love practicality in a car will always buy a touring/break/station wagon/estate. Always better than a small crowded SUV that costs twice the price of a Corolla. Nice review ! Wish you have best trips of youre life with this one!
Good overall video; just a minor comment but it’s not a traditional CVT - no belts which is a good thing - rather a drivetrain that feels like one that Toyota describe as an E-CVT. Really liked your comparison with an Audi B9 as had one of those previously so useful for me.
Hi, thanks for watching! Yea I learnt soon after about the CVT box! Probably should have looked into it more but the video is more of an ownership experience review rather than a detailed technical video. Thanks for the info 😊
15:42 To see how much windscreen washer you have, open the bonnet, put your finger over the hole at the top of the washer cover cap, pull off the cap with your finger still over it, and pull out the tube. If your finger is still covering the hole it will show you how much washer fluid is left in the tank by a simple siphon. This is a simple, non-failing way to keep on top of your windscreen washer fluid level. It also does something else useful - as now you’ve opened the bonnet, you can do all the other fluid checks that you’re meant to do, too!
This is no good though when you’re on a long stretch of motorway when you’ve got those salty, mucky conditions that require a lot of fluid use. It’s very handy to get the dash warning that fluid is low. My wife has been caught out a few times now where it just runs out with no warning whatsoever. It’s the only annoying thing about the car really, especially in 2024. My 2006 Ford Focus used to tell me when the fluid was getting low. Cheers for tip though 👍🏻
@@CarFocusedI think you raise a fair point about warning during a long journey. I think that Toyota probably pruned sensors and other costs like a windscreen washer sensor from elsewhere on the car to let them bring in as standard other tech that you have to pay extra for to be fitted or even a subscription to enable on other car marques. Adaptive cruise control, heated seats, lane departure assist.
Got my 71 plate Excel TS six months ago (19k on the clock), replaced a shockingly unreliable 2017 Seat Leon ST 2.0 TDI (184) DSG estate, very pleased but apart from the absent screenwash warning light, the car does not auto lock once you go 12mph and above, there are no nets/holders for a mobile phone or sunglasses (there is a massive aftermaket choice for such items online though), the centre console bin could do with a compartment to place coins, chewing gum, antiseptic bottle etc (again, lots of aftermarket choice), there is no current trip mpg function (unless you forgo the 'since refuel' mpg indicator), no load through ski hatch (serious omission for an estate in my opinion), halogen lamps in the cabin (I replaced mine with LED for £6), nearside mirror won't dip when reverse is engaged, horn sounds like a scooter (I replaced mine with a proper horn), buttons on the headliner are not backlit, fuel warning light comes on when there are 10 litres left in the tank, miles to empty goes zero when there are 100 or so miles left, and windows cannot be operated from the keyfob unless you find a competent dealer or diy with Carista. Ride/handling compromise is exemplary though, cabin quality is very good, I find the car relaxing to drive and if you stick at 60-65mph fuel economy easily reaches 58-62mpg on the motorway. 100k mile warranty clinched the deal for me, Seat Leon only once went through services without an unscheduled visit to the garage for repairs. 13k miles in the Corolla so far are trouble free.
All valid points. Particularly the horn and halogen interior lights. Numberplate lights aren’t LED either. We also have an ambient light pack which is great when in park but it all but turns off when you start driving so the cabin is almost pitch black at night when on the move!
@@tamoshius88I didn't realise you could program the screenwash fluid warning? Can you do this yourself? To the original poster - you can get trip mpg. I drive as a taxi and regularly check the tank and trip mpg for different driving modes and fuels depending on what type of journeys doing that week. Currently on 71mpg on evening roads for last 300miles around town with motorways mixed in. Mostly below 65mph though. Worst I've got is 63mpg for a full tank. But I do have the benefit of quieter roads mixed with slower driving roads. Lovely car. Wish it came with lexus spec and lexus finished interior!
@@stuboy13 maybe i expressed wrong but you can customize doorlock when you get some speed or even set inn the gear, not screen wash!It looks its in highest trim or just different markets have-have not that function
Owned a 2.0 TS (70 plate) for 2 years and agree with everything you say - can't understand the lack of Washer Fluid warning light, my 84 Bluebird had one. And the lack of cubby holes for things like sun glasses is also annoying. However, the car is great to drive, - really good - drove Golfs for 15 years Mk 5/6/7 - drover a hire car Mk 8 on hols and noticed how good the Corolla was in comparison. It looks good and has been 100% reliable - not ready to change for 2 or 3 years but I will buy the next generation Corolla, as long as it's not full EV.
I get 53 mpg combined as a taxi with a Skoda Octavia 2L diesel with a ratio of 65% City drive and 35% B roads or motorway.. Motorway is always over 57mpg. Can't beat that!
Absolutely love how this car looks inside and out.... Not an ev/hybrid fan but i must say I do like Toyota system. Shame it aint got a tad more power. Great review 👍
@@CarFocused I own one as well. I love it quality wise and the driving feeling is just great. The only thing that is a shame is the range. 700km max. With my Ioniq Hybrid I got up to 900km. Plus: I don't know about Toyota-Services in the UK but in Austria they are absolute miserable. Toyota Insurance doesn't know their own product, parts for repairs take forever to be delivered, the dealers don't know any details about the cars, etc. It was my first Toyota I ever bought (I always had Hyundai cars) and it will be my last.
The fact that the rear seat fobs don't fold forward because of the battery pack is not a negative but a great positive! On my old series 8 Corolla I had to open the rear doors, tuck in rear seat belts, pull up the seat fob and remove the headrests before I could lower the backrests. It took over five minutes! On the Touring Sports you pull two leavers in the boot to fold backrests down. It takes two seconds. You have a flat floor and plenty of space. You can even carry items in the rear footwell, something I couldn't do in my old car. What's the complaint?
Hey, im from Germany and i am always shocked, how different the „Full specs“ are around the world. For example: our Full Spec Corolla (gr sport and Lounge (the Version you got) only are different in seatcovers, bumpers and the steeringwheel. They both have hud, Matrix led, adaptive dampers etc. The only things you can buy additional is the Full-leather-Package with heated seats in the rear and the Panorama sun roof
I'm strangely attracted to the Auris estate, so when this caught my eye it is the logical choice. I would have to choose between the Corolla TS and a Volvo V70
you are wrong about gearbox in your corolla hybrid. It uses e-cvt, not just cvt. It has nothing to do with the regular cvt you've shown in graph at 11:52. edit: someone already mentioned it, sorry
Nice review! I own 2022 TS 2.0l GRSport with AVS and I absolutely love this car! But there is one negative - android car connectivity works only via USB cable and the USB port has very bad position! So you can easily break this port. And I ask why is this not wireless (because Apple Car works so).
You can get an upgrade for that. I did. Right palava, some specific software upgrade. And lots of fiddling about - similar to installing APK things on a firestick. I Spoke to the chaps in the Toyota garage to see if they'd upgraded, then someone who works on the software side of things in Toyota office, on the phone. After all of that, I realised that as good as it is for Spotify etc, it's easier just having my phone on a mount (I'm a taxi driver so it's there anyway). Annoyingly it auto connects to android auto whilst Bluetooth was on, so I had to reset the car unit and delete android auto from my phone. 😂.
Had a test drive of one last week. Great car, I really enjoyed driving it. Even with this, we have decided to stick with our trusty 2015 Mk9 Civic. Only because it cost us almost nothing back in 2020 compared to car prices now.
@@CarFocused1.8L 120bhp (tried, tested) GR Sports with safety sense 2.5, 18" wheels (preferred the ride with these as opposed to the 17" which felt bouncier... the 18s hug the road better). Just missed out on the newer 140bhp 1.8L and I read the 2.0L has had a few issues with injectors for some so stuck with 1.8L. Driver assist features are great and the windscreen HUD is amazing. Sports trim is great with half leather seats, white and red stitching, black alloys with red highlights. Everything is perfect except the cabin noise and it's not just because of the 18" Falkens, I think the noise insulation is just a bit lacking. Nowhere near as bad as a Skoda Octavia I once had.
My 2007 Saab 9-3 sport combi is beginning to show it’s age and I think Toyota Corolla Hybrid TS is my next car. I’ve had the Saab for 10 years now and it’s been bulletproof this far. I hope that Toyota will give me trouble free years as well.
Hi, I have both a 2005 Saab 9-3 diesel sport wagon (own car to tow with) and a 2024 corolla touring sport as a company car. I find the Toyota so uncomfortable especially compared with the Saab, so recommend you ensure you have an extended test drive before purchasing.. The Toyota might be reliable but it feels flimsy, I presume to keep weight down. The Peugeot 3008 I had before the Toyota felt far more premium. The only good I can say of the Toyota is the fuel economy, the handling (compared with an SUV) and the adaptive cruise control.
Great review! I have the same car. About washer fluid check your dealer for problem with your car. My car has warning when the washer fluid level is low. Even it is a little bit annoying so you can't miss it. With my previous car the sensor failed and it has to be replaced under warranty.
I'm owner( I'm from India) I'm using a GR SPORTS WITH PANORAMA. THIS IS MORE GOOD CAR... BUT ALARMS RESETS ARE NEED TO LEARN PVT.. WITH OBD SCANNERS...
Nice car. But, I recently had a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, that was impossible to fix with the flat kit repair and I have to tell you, having a spare wheel never felt so good in my life.
I’m looking at a 2.0 MY24, top of the line (named “premium” in The Netherlands) and I’m concerned about sound insulation, how do you feel about road noise? Is it good/average? I read that the 2.0 has sound proofing on the side windows, is that correct? Thanks a lot for the video!
The road noise is no worse than any other car in its class. If you live in the Netherlands, I honestly don't think it would be a problem as your roads seem to be much better than here in the UK. Only on really bad roads would you notice that it's not as quiet as some premium cars. You could always arrange a test drive to be sure.
Belated comment on this vid but how did you find the 10000 mile Service experience?! Assume you’ve since had the 20,000 mile one. Circa year’s warranty left on it now which will turn into the Relax Scheme until it’s a decade old.
Really helpful review, thank you. I'm struggling to get my head around the infotainment screen upgrade though. Clearly there was the old screen with buttons either side as you stated, but I'm looking to buy a '22 plate, but the specs listed on Autotrader state an 8 inch screen (despite showing the new screen in the photos), not 10.5. Is there an upgraded screen that is only 8 inches, or are they all 10"? Many thanks.
The Audi interior was certainly more premium, but not by a huge amount. The Toyota is comfortable and functional though, and is very similar in terms of cabin space. It’s been a superb car.
@@CarFocused Maybe..All Toyota and Lexus self charge Hybrids are limited to 110....I've just clocked up 90k in my 2.0 and the low top speed is the only thing putting me off buying another one.
Nice review. Not a car I knew anything about tbh. I have test driven a CHR a while back with my mum in mind. I couldn’t dig the CVT personally, I’m a big fan of the ZF8 auto. Other than a 0% offer, what drew you away from the Audi? I don’t think you’d had it all that long? I imagine if your wife mainly nips around town this would be a more suitable vehicle, including parking in town. But those long family road trips, I’d still take that 3.0 Quattro. 😉
Hi mate, the Audi was a 2016 car out of warranty - it was just on our minds that if it happened to break it would probably cost a small fortune to repair. The Toyota is returning the same mpg as the Audi, has a 10 year warranty and offers way more extras than we had with the Audi. Plus the chassis is far more engaging. The Audi was great, but the Toyota makes more sense for us at the moment.
Civic Tourer / Hatchback is IMO better, with similar fuel economy, power but not quite the boot space, but sufficient. That's what I'd get if I was in the US, or a Camry SE. I have a Corolla 2.0 Touring Sport Design BTW, and I love the car. Plenty of space and grunt when I need, and I get waaaay better MPG, country roads, it's more 4, 4.2 litres / 100 km, 4.5 if I don't care, so around 55-60 US mpg, 60-70 UK mpg. In city, it's even less. Highway and motorway, that's where it doesn't do so good, but it's not bad. Anyway, buying a brand new 35K car for economy mpg is bit silly, but hey. The Civic will be about the same, and probably easier to drive economically. The Corolla needs a special kind of driving to maximize mpg.
Nice vid. I drive a Trek 2.0 😉. Wanted to say, the washer fluid level is monitored in mine, when low, it shows in the dash with a peeping associated, so go check yours at the dealership, because something's wrong. Have fun with it, as much as I have.
That’s interesting - is it a UK car? I looked on the forums and it was conclusive that the Excel at least didn’t have the advanced warning. Maybe they changed it for the Trek?
@@CarFocused It's in Germany. We didn't have the trim levels you have over there, there was an entry-level named Comfort, a Business, then a Team Deutschland (probably as they are sponsoring the national olympic team, it's a permanent trim level), and then GR and Lounge. Trek was a limited trim, a level between Team Deutschland and Lounge. But as far as I know, all the trims got these basic amenities, except Comfort which was aimed at fleets and had the Spartan dash with gauges. Yours should definitely have washer fluid monitoring, as you have an upper level trim. Seriously, check with the dealership, just say it doesn't work 😉. Mine is also a UK made 😊.
@@CarFocused I had a 2019 2.0 Touring Sports, I'm also on the Continent, mine also told we when the washer fluid was low. You do have a higher trim level than I had.
Did I hear correctly 46 mpg? That is the lowest mpg figures I've ever heard for this car I have the same car but 1.8 drive in normal mode a mix of urban and highway driving and average 70 mpg have achieved 80 mpg, you need to remove them concrete inserts out of your right shoe but this seems to be an issue with motoring journalists the fuel economy just seems pants whenever they test a car, but overall the corrola touring sports is a great car had mine for over two years very impressive far better than any car I've had before, can't understand why people still buy bmw's and Audi when you pay a small fortune for a car that looks revolting and will inevitably break down an a whim not to mention the appalling fuel economy, the toyota Corolla is a far better choice
Yea over 10,000 miles we averaged just shy of 47mpg - but the commute is mainly dual carriageway with little opportunity to utilise ‘EV mode’. With more slower town driving without doubt this figure would rise substantially. It’s a great car though, we came from an Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro and the Toyota seems a far better overall car for that we need 😊
I find that consumption very low too. We have the 1.8 but all the reviews I’ve read say the 2.0 is the same or even better for economy. Yet I’m averaging 62 after the first 3,000 miles. Perhaps this is the previous (4th) generation hybrid system? We drive a mixture of roads, and route. I guess not a daily high speed commute but even long motorway trips it does high 50s.
@@spamfremail ours is still on 47mpg - and I reset it after filming this video. I did an experiment with town driving and I got 90mpg over a trip in slower moving traffic over about 10 miles, but as soon as it goes onto faster roads / motorways that drops a fair bit. I’m sure if I nursed the car along a bit more and used Eco mode it would get into the 50’s but I just like to drive it normally. Either way we’re very happy with the car 😊
@@CarFocused Fair enough. Just didn’t want you to not be getting the full benefit of the economy it can offer! I do sometimes stick it in sport or just normal if in a hurry because I like the responsiveness and this does reduce economy. It does look as if you might have the 4th gen version if only because you don’t have the updated bumper! But you do have the updated infotainment. Which is very odd to have a mixture of the 2023 model updates! I ordered in 2022 but the wait list was ridiculous and didn’t get in until late July 2023!
I have one. Sound proofing is so bad I am going to sell it. Also gearbox is so loud I cant stand that. I don't understand how I could last two years with this car
Ecactly the review I was looking for. Personal experiences from a family. Thank you! I have one question though. How is the space in the back for three people - two children and an adult, or two adults and a child?
Thank you! Two adults and a child in the back is a little cramped, but only due to the child seat we have intruding towards the middle. If it was a child out of a seat or in a simple booster it will be better, but we are a family of 3 (2 adults and 1 child) so it’s not very often we carry more than that.
@@CarFocused thank you! That helps. It's the real life experience that matters. We have two children, both have boosters. And we have to carry every now and then an adult. I'll have to check how that works.
What do you make of the heater? In winter we find ours pathetic, takes ages to clear the screen. Like no other car. Also the Air Con recirculating button, if you put it on you have to remember to turn off the recirculating otherwise next time you will get musky mould smell through the vents
We have these in the job now (povospec) that CVT gearbox is difficult to get your head around to start with especially when your thrashing it from cold in the middle of the night 😅
From Audi to corolla is a massive downgrade... But with time you end up realizing that actually made a fantastic choice.. My uncle went from a 320i BMW to the Mazda CX-5. He felt embarrassed in the beginning but now he's happy he went from the Germans to the Japanese. Epic review!
@@CarFocused that's good. I'm glad you put your family's finances 1st and your self pride 2nd. The Germans have a status that's almost unmatched by anything on the market. Under dogs are created. This new corolla is certainly an outstanding contender. You made an excellent choice and really I'm happy for you.
I live in northern sweden (Luleå) and I have a 2021 touring sports TREK with the 1.8L, and i am really happy with it :) but... The 18" hampers the car alot, they look "cool" but honestly, 16" with higher profile makes less noise and gets better milage. When the factory tires are worn out, I think i will sell the 18".
Hello Gary great review who needs Carwow? Haha. A great all rounder, an ideal family wagon also it’s quite an attractive looking, well built car, decent drive too. The other half looked at the CH-R with the CVT but has a brand new (her 2nd) Qashqai, not a driver’s car but it’s good looking, quite spacious and comfortable which is what she wants. I’ve got the ST180 for fun like you have with the Cupra and RS! Haha👌🏻 All the best and take care mate. 👍🏻
Hi Mark! The Qashqai is a very popular car, there are two in my street alone! The must be good cars for everyday life. You do have a good combination with the ST too 😊👌🏻
This has an e-CVT, which has nothing in common with CVT. It doesn't have a belt or anything, its the same thing as in the Prius. Really Toyota needs to change the name of this gear box train, because its really confusing.
Shocking on the MPG, my lease up on my 2018 Hyundai Iconic Hybrid and as they no longer make them I had to look at another car so went for the Corolla as Toyota are the best Hybrids? but every review I now watch they report (and they think its good!) that MPG is between 45 to 55 MPG, I currently get between 62 and 75 mpg and can push 80mpg why is the Corolla so low MPG compared? I can can see why the Iconic holds its value and been discontinued :(
I wouldn’t say it was shocking bearing in mind we use the car 80% on dual carriageway where the electric motor is almost redundant. It’s then essentially a 190bhp 2.0 petrol pulling around a good sized estate body. Plus we don’t drive in Eco or anything. I reset the trip computer and did a trip from one town to another and got 90mpg so there is mpg to be had in the right conditions.
Is it possible to tilt back a bit back seats, like it is in the new Toyota Corolla Cross? It makes sitting in the back a lot more comfortable, but I wasn't able to figure out if it's also possible to do in the Corolla TS version. Thanks in advance!
There is no doubt its a great family/city car but the motorway fuel economy is tragic I have done machester to barcelona and back in my civic mk9 1.6 idtec and averaged 64mpg going motorwaaaaaay speeds
You have to remember that without the electric assistance mode it’s essentially a 2.0 petrol with close to 190bhp so it will struggle with super high mpg figures on a motorway run. But I never use eco mode or drive specifically to achieve high mpg so maybe I should try it 😁
Hi, someone just wrote off my 06 civic and I shall soon have £1500 to help replace my old Honda. Could you make and suggestions? Tricky amount of money but bargains are out there
As I said in the video we mainly do dual carriageway driving which means we can’t utilise the battery as much. I’ve seen in excess of 80mpg around town 👍🏻
We were doing around 80 - 85mph, with 7 suitcases, a roof box and 2 people in the car. Bear in mind the battery motor wouldn’t have been used much at all, it would mainly be the 2.0 petrol engine doing all the work as the battery motor only really comes into play at low speeds on light throttle. We are currently averaging 47mpg long term mixed driving.
@@CarFocused the roof box probably explains it. do you recall what sort of rpm the engine was doing at those speeds? this is an interesting point even aside from the low mpg figure as i've never seen a cvt operate at those road speeds
Weird about the screen wash, because the other day I went to check a Swace, it did show the alert about low level of screen wash. Can I ask if the 18-inch alloy impacts the ride? Thanks!
I am happy with the ride/handling compromaise Toyota has achieved with the Excel model on 18" wheels. Smooth ride, fine handling. Better than Seat Leon mk3 2.0 (184) TDI FR.
Because nobody buys wagons in the US. You could get the Corolla Cross, it's not quite the same thing. In Europe, taxis love the Corolla TS, as well as fleets, but it's not the same in the US. I think they should have re-branded the Corolla Wagon the 'Prius' in the US, and the new Prius the 'Prius Sport'.
Great video thanks...the economy is a little disappointing..was thinking of changing to a corolla for the economy but my 1.3 turbo petrol Renault Kadjar SUV does 49.8 mpg regularly and looks much nicer so I'll think I'll pass
Depends where and how you drive. If you engage the regen braking a bit, and know how to cruise in EV a bit, and have the right traffic and roads, you can average 63mpg no problems. In the UK I average 63mpg at worst across a full tank - I drive a taxi about 800 miles per week. Equal hours dual carriageway/motorway to suburbs and city etc. if you go very easy and conservative on quiet roads you can average 72+ mpg. That's on quiet early morning roads and night driving. Had a 2020 and a 2022 model both 1.8 sports touring in the basic spec with 16inch, continental tyres. As long as you don't have bumpy pothole streets it's a lovely smooth drive. Basic spec is pretty decent. Could only be better with lexus level leather interior and quiet cabin.
the 1.8 is a little slow out of the blocks,but it runs on fumesl really economical little unit; way better than 2.0 in that regard. real world test i can get about 60mpg in this weather,closer to 70 in summer.
If You mostly drive at constant high speed the hybrid system just adds weight and does not help at all against resistence from air, soft and wet roads and so on. It excels when the car is moving freely and most power use is acceleration and climbing to higher ground, that energy can be recovered and if you get a habit of coasting when it is convenient you can as said before drive on fumes.
Question if anyone can answer it, the one I am looking at is the Toyota Corolla 2019 HYBRID TS 2.0 HSD EXECUTIVE PLUS . it seems everyone says the 20.0 ltr verions have the 180 ish BHP engine the add I am looking at, seems to incicate its 152 bhp is that some miss print or what, its missleading for my head ..
Hi guys - I KNOW I MADE A MISTAKE ABOUT THE CVT GEARBOX! Stop commenting telling me it’s an E-Cvt and doesn’t use belts etc 😂 There a quite a few Corolla reviews on RUclips from the car journalists - but not much from the owners themselves - so here’s a comprehensive, honest owners review after 12 months / 14,000 miles with the car from new.
Hopefully it will help out those looking to buy one 😊
Hi great little review, you didn’t say if the panoramic roof has an electrically operated blind or an opening front section so you can get some fresh air in.
?? And?
@@mikestewart7322 yes mate opens like a sunroof or can have it fully open
I love the car gearbox, a regular auto seems old fashioned and less refined
The gear box is planatory not cvt
It's ecvt
It’s not like Audi Volkswagen quality, cause it’s better.
VW Passat from 2021 has so much better quality of everything!
I've owned both, and it depends on what is important to you. My Skoda over the years are dynamically on another level, the Toyota hybrids are frankly tedious drone monsters. Where they win is reliability and build, though I've never had any major issues with any VAG car below 100k miles. At the end of the day, 30+k for a small cramped noisy hatchback in 2024 is ridiculous, no matter how hi-tech the dash looks.
True ❤
Most car mechanics pay their bills mainly from VAG, BMW and French cars. Most Toyotas, not all, are waaay better. Thinking about getting one too.
@@steviesteve750 I wonder why they are the best selling car in the world as they only a noisy cramped hatchback, I hope you not in car sales 😊
I used to buy a new car every two years. I've had the Corolla TS 2.0 since 2019 and it will soon have 90000km on it. Will I sell it? No, because the overall package is just too good.
It has its drawbacks: The matrix light is not good, too much noise comes into the interior on bad roads, the interior space is not exactly huge (my wife's VW up has worlds more headroom).
But the advantages outweigh the disadvantages: The seats are a dream in the lounge configuration, just made for me. I had back pain in all my predecessors, but not in the Corolla. The engine has no kick like a turbo diesel, but the power delivery is perfect: no weakness when starting off, direct response, at full throttle it leaves many equally powerful opponents standing because the flow of power is not interrupted. The suspension is comfortable (mine has adaptive suspension), the assistants work perfectly. The trunk is huge. The air conditioning/heating is perfect in summer and winter.
You NEVER, ever have to worry about anything breaking down or stalling, no matter how you kick it, because it's a bloody Toyota ;). Reliability can also be sexy, I think.
I'm sure I've forgotten a lot, but I can absolutely recommend the Corolla.
Oh yes: My Corolla (German version) has a warning message when the wiper water is too low ;)
the 23 one has more boot space i think
Great review! I’ve had my ‘Design’ spec 2.0 Touring Sports for 3 years now. Does 56mpg on average, and surprises many a car at the traffic lights! I’m 6ft 1, and struggled with the sun roof eating into headroom on test drive so opted without. The falcon tyres get noisy and hard as they wear - Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 sort the ride & noise out massively. Boot is 580l on the 2.0, the ‘sun blind’ protects luggage flying into passenger space, and can be fitted to rear seats when folded (clips to roof above rear doors) for a van-like space. Loads of storage at the base of the rear seats in the boot (it also can be removed), loads of space by 12v battery in side compartment of the boot too. Enjoy it! Toyota dealers are all great as well
Thank you for sharing your experience with your Corolla, glad to hear you’re alone enjoying yours! 😃
It's absolute fantastic to drive in the city. Stressless, silent - a nice place to be. And the best thing - there us no freaking stupid dirty wire.
I did a trip in ours through town and got 90mpg! They’re great when you can utilise the battery more aren’t they 👌🏻
Had a corolla for 4 years from new.one of the best cars i have ever had!
CVT is not for everybody,but it depends on your driving style. If you like to cruise smoothly all the way,then this definitely ticks all of the boxes,
If you like punch and instant responsiveness as soon as you tap your foot, then CVT isn't for you.
build quality is excellent.
Agreed 👍🏻👍🏻
This corolla not cvt . It's ECVT. SO NO WORRY NO BELT NO BROCK
there is no cvt in corolla hybrid, instead they use e-cvt which is totally different beast, no pushbelt, but planetary gear set +electric motor, there is a similarity in naming, while design could not be more different
Yes you are correct - I didn’t realise this until recently 👍🏻
@@CarFocused Maybe they feel the same from a driver point of view, but the most difference between Toyota Synergy Drive and a regular CVT is reliability, and it's night and day.
The Synergy Drive is probably the most efficient and reliable drive train available. 20 years of development from the early days of the Prius. Very few moving parts, no clutch, no gear synchros, no hydraulics, no accessory belts. Two electric motors, a planetary gear set, and a regular engine running at optimum efficiency. What's complex is the electronics around it, but it's been proven to be very reliable.
As for regular CVTs (Nissans for example), I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. The only competing hybrid system I'd consider is Honda's. It's a little bit different, but it's well engineered. And yes, I'm waiting for my corolla touring, only a couple of months now (allegedly).
But CVT stands for Continuously Variable Transmission, it does not specify that there shall be a belt. It is exactly what the "e-cvt" does: it continuously varies the gear ratio to suit whatever the driver wants.
Top review Gaz ! As you know, I'm Plastics Quality Team Leader at Toyota Manufacturing UK where we build the Corolla. They are a great bit of kit. I've recently got the facelifted 2L GR Sport model for my other half....now comes with 197 bhp and full digital dash. They are pretty quick nowadays with a great chassis. Lisa is not really into cars that much, but she loves it.....and I must admit I quite like it too....plus we get a cracking deal from work !
A great all rounder with the added security of that 10 Yr warranty too !
Whats not to love !!
Fab as always bud 👌
Hi mate - thanks for the comment! We test drove the GR Sport but decided the Excel was a bit better for what we wanted. It’s been a great car though - can see why so many taxi drivers have them 😂 Be nice to have the extra power the facelift has but I’m not sure I like the rear as much with the slightly smoother look they’ve gone for. I just need to see if I can get a GR Yaris for a week from Toyota but I’ll probably be clutching at straws!
@@CarFocused I told you, you should of had a drive in mine when I had it !! 🤣
It was great when you were 'on it'....empty country roads.....really good fun ! But sat in traffic and pottering about round town.....felt very ordinary.
Seats set too high and the general interior although built well.....didn't feel like a 35k car, although we know where the money was spent....the engine and chassis. I liked it alot but it quickly became a little dull in the daily grind....although I did have it a full year 😁🤣
@@adambeaver1749that’s a record for you 😂😂
Interesting, I have viewed several Corollas recently. I don't want to put you out of a job, but I really wish they would go back to leather instead of these bloody plastic seats on modern cars! The seat squab bolsters on recent corollas aren't aging very well, they seem quite cracked at a moderate mileage and that's not easy to deal with! Otherwise, fantastic cars 👍
Hi Adam, what's the employee discount (I suppose percentage) in Toyota?
Mercedes driver myself atm. My dad was a life long Toyota driver and my favorite was his 1991 Toyota Corolla liftback multipoint injection. Dad passed away last month and am now considering the Corolla Touring 2.0l to follow in his footsteps :)
Dad will be proud bud. May his soul RIP
@@Sam-bj6kb Thank you 🙏🏻
I am as happy as i can get seeing Toyota selling big numbers of touring models. The other big brands have almost all resumed the production of touring models, they all make SUV`s nowadays. I hope they will see that right minded people that love practicality in a car will always buy a touring/break/station wagon/estate. Always better than a small crowded SUV that costs twice the price of a Corolla. Nice review ! Wish you have best trips of youre life with this one!
Good overall video; just a minor comment but it’s not a traditional CVT - no belts which is a good thing - rather a drivetrain that feels like one that Toyota describe as an E-CVT. Really liked your comparison with an Audi B9 as had one of those previously so useful for me.
Hi, thanks for watching! Yea I learnt soon after about the CVT box! Probably should have looked into it more but the video is more of an ownership experience review rather than a detailed technical video. Thanks for the info 😊
It has a single planetary gear like most hybrids
15:42 To see how much windscreen washer you have, open the bonnet, put your finger over the hole at the top of the washer cover cap, pull off the cap with your finger still over it, and pull out the tube. If your finger is still covering the hole it will show you how much washer fluid is left in the tank by a simple siphon. This is a simple, non-failing way to keep on top of your windscreen washer fluid level. It also does something else useful - as now you’ve opened the bonnet, you can do all the other fluid checks that you’re meant to do, too!
This is no good though when you’re on a long stretch of motorway when you’ve got those salty, mucky conditions that require a lot of fluid use. It’s very handy to get the dash warning that fluid is low. My wife has been caught out a few times now where it just runs out with no warning whatsoever. It’s the only annoying thing about the car really, especially in 2024. My 2006 Ford Focus used to tell me when the fluid was getting low. Cheers for tip though 👍🏻
@@CarFocusedI think you raise a fair point about warning during a long journey. I think that Toyota probably pruned sensors and other costs like a windscreen washer sensor from elsewhere on the car to let them bring in as standard other tech that you have to pay extra for to be fitted or even a subscription to enable on other car marques. Adaptive cruise control, heated seats, lane departure assist.
Great review. It's amazing just how much bigger the Corolla is compared to the original car that appeared in the 1970's.
Yea it’s crazy how cars have grown over the years!
I have a 2.0 SE just coming up to 2yrs old, with 100,000 on the clock. Its never missed a beat I highly recommend ❤
Great to hear mate 😊👌🏻
Might have sold me on this. Baby on the way and looking for something big and comfortable and this seems to tick all the boxes. Excellent review.
Got my 71 plate Excel TS six months ago (19k on the clock), replaced a shockingly unreliable 2017 Seat Leon ST 2.0 TDI (184) DSG estate, very pleased but apart from the absent screenwash warning light, the car does not auto lock once you go 12mph and above, there are no nets/holders for a mobile phone or sunglasses (there is a massive aftermaket choice for such items online though), the centre console bin could do with a compartment to place coins, chewing gum, antiseptic bottle etc (again, lots of aftermarket choice), there is no current trip mpg function (unless you forgo the 'since refuel' mpg indicator), no load through ski hatch (serious omission for an estate in my opinion), halogen lamps in the cabin (I replaced mine with LED for £6), nearside mirror won't dip when reverse is engaged, horn sounds like a scooter (I replaced mine with a proper horn), buttons on the headliner are not backlit, fuel warning light comes on when there are 10 litres left in the tank, miles to empty goes zero when there are 100 or so miles left, and windows cannot be operated from the keyfob unless you find a competent dealer or diy with Carista. Ride/handling compromise is exemplary though, cabin quality is very good, I find the car relaxing to drive and if you stick at 60-65mph fuel economy easily reaches 58-62mpg on the motorway. 100k mile warranty clinched the deal for me, Seat Leon only once went through services without an unscheduled visit to the garage for repairs. 13k miles in the Corolla so far are trouble free.
All valid points. Particularly the horn and halogen interior lights. Numberplate lights aren’t LED either. We also have an ambient light pack which is great when in park but it all but turns off when you start driving so the cabin is almost pitch black at night when on the move!
You can program-customize at the dealer doorlocking and other stuff, btw my corolla has washer fluid warning and matrix high beam which is very good
@@tamoshius88I didn't realise you could program the screenwash fluid warning? Can you do this yourself?
To the original poster - you can get trip mpg. I drive as a taxi and regularly check the tank and trip mpg for different driving modes and fuels depending on what type of journeys doing that week. Currently on 71mpg on evening roads for last 300miles around town with motorways mixed in. Mostly below 65mph though.
Worst I've got is 63mpg for a full tank. But I do have the benefit of quieter roads mixed with slower driving roads. Lovely car. Wish it came with lexus spec and lexus finished interior!
@@stuboy13 maybe i expressed wrong but you can customize doorlock when you get some speed or even set inn the gear, not screen wash!It looks its in highest trim or just different markets have-have not that function
Owned a 2.0 TS (70 plate) for 2 years and agree with everything you say - can't understand the lack of Washer Fluid warning light, my 84 Bluebird had one. And the lack of cubby holes for things like sun glasses is also annoying. However, the car is great to drive, - really good - drove Golfs for 15 years Mk 5/6/7 - drover a hire car Mk 8 on hols and noticed how good the Corolla was in comparison. It looks good and has been 100% reliable - not ready to change for 2 or 3 years but I will buy the next generation Corolla, as long as it's not full EV.
I get 53 mpg combined as a taxi with a Skoda Octavia 2L diesel with a ratio of 65% City drive and 35% B roads or motorway.. Motorway is always over 57mpg. Can't beat that!
Absolutely love how this car looks inside and out.... Not an ev/hybrid fan but i must say I do like Toyota system. Shame it aint got a tad more power. Great review 👍
Thank you. It’s been such a great car for what we need it for. 10 year warranty is an absolute no brainer too!
@@CarFocused I own one as well. I love it quality wise and the driving feeling is just great. The only thing that is a shame is the range. 700km max. With my Ioniq Hybrid I got up to 900km. Plus: I don't know about Toyota-Services in the UK but in Austria they are absolute miserable. Toyota Insurance doesn't know their own product, parts for repairs take forever to be delivered, the dealers don't know any details about the cars, etc. It was my first Toyota I ever bought (I always had Hyundai cars) and it will be my last.
@@HausofKinney oh that’s a shame! Our local Toyota dealer has been really good to be fair and we haven’t had any issues at all.
Good review - helped me in my decision process!
Pity we dont have a choice of this car in Australia. Would love to own a corolla wagon. So much better looking than a corolla cross.
Lovely car. I have driven a few of the current Toyota hybrid products, Yaris, Corolla and Prius and really rate them highly.
The fact that the rear seat fobs don't fold forward because of the battery pack is not a negative but a great positive! On my old series 8 Corolla I had to open the rear doors, tuck in rear seat belts, pull up the seat fob and remove the headrests before I could lower the backrests. It took over five minutes! On the Touring Sports you pull two leavers in the boot to fold backrests down. It takes two seconds. You have a flat floor and plenty of space. You can even carry items in the rear footwell, something I couldn't do in my old car. What's the complaint?
Hey, im from Germany and i am always shocked, how different the „Full specs“ are around the world.
For example: our Full Spec Corolla (gr sport and Lounge (the Version you got) only are different in seatcovers, bumpers and the steeringwheel.
They both have hud, Matrix led, adaptive dampers etc.
The only things you can buy additional is the Full-leather-Package with heated seats in the rear and the Panorama sun roof
Fold flat rear seats too. I've slept in the back on a Euro trip and it works for me and my wife for a night here or there.
I'm strangely attracted to the Auris estate, so when this caught my eye it is the logical choice. I would have to choose between the Corolla TS and a Volvo V70
you are wrong about gearbox in your corolla hybrid. It uses e-cvt, not just cvt. It has nothing to do with the regular cvt you've shown in graph at 11:52.
edit: someone already mentioned it, sorry
I’ve had to pin a comment about it as I’m getting bored of people mentioning it 😂 Thanks for watching though 👍🏻
Nice review! I own 2022 TS 2.0l GRSport with AVS and I absolutely love this car! But there is one negative - android car connectivity works only via USB cable and the USB port has very bad position! So you can easily break this port. And I ask why is this not wireless (because Apple Car works so).
You can get an upgrade for that. I did. Right palava, some specific software upgrade. And lots of fiddling about - similar to installing APK things on a firestick.
I Spoke to the chaps in the Toyota garage to see if they'd upgraded, then someone who works on the software side of things in Toyota office, on the phone. After all of that, I realised that as good as it is for Spotify etc, it's easier just having my phone on a mount (I'm a taxi driver so it's there anyway). Annoyingly it auto connects to android auto whilst Bluetooth was on, so I had to reset the car unit and delete android auto from my phone. 😂.
I have the 1.8 hybrid design for the last 12 months it's doing 60 mpg it's a company car but I would buy one when I retire from work
Had a test drive of one last week. Great car, I really enjoyed driving it.
Even with this, we have decided to stick with our trusty 2015 Mk9 Civic. Only because it cost us almost nothing back in 2020 compared to car prices now.
Yea we ordered this in 2021 on 0% finance and got loads off list!
Just got one, safety features and HUD on windscreen is great. 62+ mpg. Definitely louder than my Ford (they really should improve the sound dampening)
What spec and engine size did you go for?
@@CarFocused1.8L 120bhp (tried, tested) GR Sports with safety sense 2.5, 18" wheels (preferred the ride with these as opposed to the 17" which felt bouncier... the 18s hug the road better). Just missed out on the newer 140bhp 1.8L and I read the 2.0L has had a few issues with injectors for some so stuck with 1.8L. Driver assist features are great and the windscreen HUD is amazing. Sports trim is great with half leather seats, white and red stitching, black alloys with red highlights. Everything is perfect except the cabin noise and it's not just because of the 18" Falkens, I think the noise insulation is just a bit lacking. Nowhere near as bad as a Skoda Octavia I once had.
My 2007 Saab 9-3 sport combi is beginning to show it’s age and I think Toyota Corolla Hybrid TS is my next car. I’ve had the Saab for 10 years now and it’s been bulletproof this far. I hope that Toyota will give me trouble free years as well.
We are 23,000 miles in and not a single issue as yet 👍🏻
Hi, I have both a 2005 Saab 9-3 diesel sport wagon (own car to tow with) and a 2024 corolla touring sport as a company car. I find the Toyota so uncomfortable especially compared with the Saab, so recommend you ensure you have an extended test drive before purchasing.. The Toyota might be reliable but it feels flimsy, I presume to keep weight down. The Peugeot 3008 I had before the Toyota felt far more premium. The only good I can say of the Toyota is the fuel economy, the handling (compared with an SUV) and the adaptive cruise control.
@@scruff110479 Thanks for the tip. I did have a test drive and went and bought Mazda 6 instead. So far I’ve been really happy with it.
Michelin primacy ST tyres is what you need of these hybrids I put them on my Lexus es300h sooo silent, the ST stands for Silent tyre.
I m owner germany i love toyota from the gr sports. And this dynamic fprce engine 196horspower minimum 20kmpl in city.
My Lexus es300h gets 17kmpl here in Ireland
Great review! I have the same car. About washer fluid check your dealer for problem with your car. My car has warning when the washer fluid level is low. Even it is a little bit annoying so you can't miss it. With my previous car the sensor failed and it has to be replaced under warranty.
Does your car have the long tube attached to the washer reservoir cap to check the level manually?
I'm owner( I'm from India) I'm using a GR SPORTS WITH PANORAMA.
THIS IS MORE GOOD CAR... BUT ALARMS RESETS ARE NEED TO LEARN PVT.. WITH OBD SCANNERS...
I’ve had the 2020 1.8 version of this model and I’m also really impressed.
After a 2008 Corolla wagon it’s a huge huge improvement
The only thing that's bothers me, is the ev button. Every time i would want to use it, It doesn't work because of the battery is 2 low
Haha yes - it’s a bit of a gimmick really because the car does it automatically at low speed / light throttle anyway!
Thank you for a great real life review .
Nice car. But, I recently had a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, that was impossible to fix with the flat kit repair and I have to tell you, having a spare wheel never felt so good in my life.
You can buy a space saver which you can store in the spare wheel well under the boot floor 👍🏻
I’m looking at a 2.0 MY24, top of the line (named “premium” in The Netherlands) and I’m concerned about sound insulation, how do you feel about road noise? Is it good/average? I read that the 2.0 has sound proofing on the side windows, is that correct? Thanks a lot for the video!
The road noise is no worse than any other car in its class. If you live in the Netherlands, I honestly don't think it would be a problem as your roads seem to be much better than here in the UK.
Only on really bad roads would you notice that it's not as quiet as some premium cars.
You could always arrange a test drive to be sure.
I hope Lexus will bring back the CT 200h. This car with luxury in mind.
Excellent video, thanks. If I was looking for a new car I would just buy one of these. It looks great, totally reliable and does everything you want
Thank you 😊
I bought a 2023 CH-R excel 1.8 I'm getting about 58 mpg I've already covered 19k and no issues not cheap to buy but does the job
No chance of us getting that on our commute of 80% dual carriageway with the 2.0. As I u say it gets to just over 47mpg and stays there.
No car is cheap anymore
Wow I'm totally impressed.. Really odd a fantastic car overall.... Definitely one I'll consider now a Toyota...
Belated comment on this vid but how did you find the 10000 mile Service experience?! Assume you’ve since had the 20,000 mile one. Circa year’s warranty left on it now which will turn into the Relax Scheme until it’s a decade old.
My old Rav 4 has just been traded in with 289k on the clock
Thats really a great looking car - and a great car to own. Very impressive indeed!
We are really happy with it 😊
I am using 16 inch alloys for.winter tyre. No noise at all. Like flight
Always the way with lower profile tyres, extra road noise.
Really helpful review, thank you. I'm struggling to get my head around the infotainment screen upgrade though. Clearly there was the old screen with buttons either side as you stated, but I'm looking to buy a '22 plate, but the specs listed on Autotrader state an 8 inch screen (despite showing the new screen in the photos), not 10.5. Is there an upgraded screen that is only 8 inches, or are they all 10"? Many thanks.
A really helpful vlog thanks. How did the interior space from a driver perspective compare to your A4 Avant?
The Audi interior was certainly more premium, but not by a huge amount. The Toyota is comfortable and functional though, and is very similar in terms of cabin space. It’s been a superb car.
Enjoyed the vid! As you say not too many reviews about never mind owners mostly abroad an the 1.8👊
Thanks dude! They’re pretty nippy, surprise a few people 😁
I wish Toyota would bring this to North America. It's impossible to find a hybrid wagon in the USA. :(
I’m surprised you can’t get it there!!
This is so different to the jdm one , normally the wagon is sedan front . And with 1.8 hybrid. Not even jdm have 2.0 hybrid
Really enjoyed this video! Seems a great car! So how many cars do you actually have in the household? I lose track lol
Thank you! We have 3 cars. This, the Cupra & the RS 😊
Good honest review...One downside you missed was the low top speed..Driving through Germany limited to 110 is no fun....))
Haha I haven’t noticed this? Maybe just the euro cars?
@@CarFocused Maybe..All Toyota and Lexus self charge Hybrids are limited to 110....I've just clocked up 90k in my 2.0 and the low top speed is the only thing putting me off buying another one.
@@frankevans1654 I swear I’ve been faster than 110 (on a private road of course). I’ll have to test it at some point when safe to do so.
@@CarFocused 185 kph on the clock in mine..Down hill..))..That was the first time I realised they have a governed top speed.
Nice car! How long is the boot when the seats are down?
Nice review. Not a car I knew anything about tbh. I have test driven a CHR a while back with my mum in mind. I couldn’t dig the CVT personally, I’m a big fan of the ZF8 auto.
Other than a 0% offer, what drew you away from the Audi? I don’t think you’d had it all that long?
I imagine if your wife mainly nips around town this would be a more suitable vehicle, including parking in town. But those long family road trips, I’d still take that 3.0 Quattro. 😉
Hi mate, the Audi was a 2016 car out of warranty - it was just on our minds that if it happened to break it would probably cost a small fortune to repair. The Toyota is returning the same mpg as the Audi, has a 10 year warranty and offers way more extras than we had with the Audi. Plus the chassis is far more engaging. The Audi was great, but the Toyota makes more sense for us at the moment.
@@CarFocused that makes sense. 10 years warranty and 0% finance are both insane nowadays.
I have Audi A6 and I’m seriously considering this.
They take a little getting used to but once you spend a bit of time with it you realise how good they are 😊
Overall an awesome family car 🤟
Nicely summed up 😁👍🏻
I'm here because I saw this car trailing the Olympic Road cyclists and I am now jealous because this car is not sold in America.
Civic Tourer / Hatchback is IMO better, with similar fuel economy, power but not quite the boot space, but sufficient. That's what I'd get if I was in the US, or a Camry SE.
I have a Corolla 2.0 Touring Sport Design BTW, and I love the car. Plenty of space and grunt when I need, and I get waaaay better MPG, country roads, it's more 4, 4.2 litres / 100 km, 4.5 if I don't care, so around 55-60 US mpg, 60-70 UK mpg. In city, it's even less. Highway and motorway, that's where it doesn't do so good, but it's not bad. Anyway, buying a brand new 35K car for economy mpg is bit silly, but hey.
The Civic will be about the same, and probably easier to drive economically. The Corolla needs a special kind of driving to maximize mpg.
Nice vid. I drive a Trek 2.0 😉. Wanted to say, the washer fluid level is monitored in mine, when low, it shows in the dash with a peeping associated, so go check yours at the dealership, because something's wrong. Have fun with it, as much as I have.
That’s interesting - is it a UK car? I looked on the forums and it was conclusive that the Excel at least didn’t have the advanced warning. Maybe they changed it for the Trek?
@@CarFocused It's in Germany. We didn't have the trim levels you have over there, there was an entry-level named Comfort, a Business, then a Team Deutschland (probably as they are sponsoring the national olympic team, it's a permanent trim level), and then GR and Lounge. Trek was a limited trim, a level between Team Deutschland and Lounge. But as far as I know, all the trims got these basic amenities, except Comfort which was aimed at fleets and had the Spartan dash with gauges. Yours should definitely have washer fluid monitoring, as you have an upper level trim. Seriously, check with the dealership, just say it doesn't work 😉. Mine is also a UK made 😊.
@@CarFocused I had a 2019 2.0 Touring Sports, I'm also on the Continent, mine also told we when the washer fluid was low.
You do have a higher trim level than I had.
UK cars are decontented by the looks of it. There are lots of customisation option on USA spec vehicles that are totally absent in the UK.
Did I hear correctly 46 mpg? That is the lowest mpg figures I've ever heard for this car I have the same car but 1.8 drive in normal mode a mix of urban and highway driving and average 70 mpg have achieved 80 mpg, you need to remove them concrete inserts out of your right shoe but this seems to be an issue with motoring journalists the fuel economy just seems pants whenever they test a car, but overall the corrola touring sports is a great car had mine for over two years very impressive far better than any car I've had before, can't understand why people still buy bmw's and Audi when you pay a small fortune for a car that looks revolting and will inevitably break down an a whim not to mention the appalling fuel economy, the toyota Corolla is a far better choice
Yea over 10,000 miles we averaged just shy of 47mpg - but the commute is mainly dual carriageway with little opportunity to utilise ‘EV mode’. With more slower town driving without doubt this figure would rise substantially. It’s a great car though, we came from an Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDi Quattro and the Toyota seems a far better overall car for that we need 😊
I find that consumption very low too. We have the 1.8 but all the reviews I’ve read say the 2.0 is the same or even better for economy. Yet I’m averaging 62 after the first 3,000 miles. Perhaps this is the previous (4th) generation hybrid system? We drive a mixture of roads, and route. I guess not a daily high speed commute but even long motorway trips it does high 50s.
@@spamfremail ours is still on 47mpg - and I reset it after filming this video. I did an experiment with town driving and I got 90mpg over a trip in slower moving traffic over about 10 miles, but as soon as it goes onto faster roads / motorways that drops a fair bit. I’m sure if I nursed the car along a bit more and used Eco mode it would get into the 50’s but I just like to drive it normally. Either way we’re very happy with the car 😊
@@CarFocused Fair enough. Just didn’t want you to not be getting the full benefit of the economy it can offer! I do sometimes stick it in sport or just normal if in a hurry because I like the responsiveness and this does reduce economy. It does look as if you might have the 4th gen version if only because you don’t have the updated bumper! But you do have the updated infotainment. Which is very odd to have a mixture of the 2023 model updates! I ordered in 2022 but the wait list was ridiculous and didn’t get in until late July 2023!
I have one. Sound proofing is so bad I am going to sell it. Also gearbox is so loud I cant stand that. I don't understand how I could last two years with this car
Ecactly the review I was looking for. Personal experiences from a family. Thank you! I have one question though.
How is the space in the back for three people - two children and an adult, or two adults and a child?
Thank you! Two adults and a child in the back is a little cramped, but only due to the child seat we have intruding towards the middle. If it was a child out of a seat or in a simple booster it will be better, but we are a family of 3 (2 adults and 1 child) so it’s not very often we carry more than that.
@@CarFocused thank you! That helps. It's the real life experience that matters.
We have two children, both have boosters. And we have to carry every now and then an adult. I'll have to check how that works.
My 8 year old 2.0 Vauxhall Insignia has returned an average of 48 mpg after over 80k miles.
Very good 👍🏻
What do you make of the heater? In winter we find ours pathetic, takes ages to clear the screen. Like no other car. Also the Air Con recirculating button, if you put it on you have to remember to turn off the recirculating otherwise next time you will get musky mould smell through the vents
I can’t say we’ve had any issues to be honest. It just lives on auto at 22 degrees over the winter with AC off 👍🏻
100% Chilled is a good album 😊
Nice review mate. Looks smart that
Haha yes it is 😊 Thanks mate!
We have these in the job now (povospec) that CVT gearbox is difficult to get your head around to start with especially when your thrashing it from cold in the middle of the night 😅
😂😂 certainly an odd sensation when you’re not used to one haha.
Learn how to drive properly dude and grow up.😊
But Childish isn’t it.
@@Shane-zx4ps but what?😂
Dash acts as a shelf, you can stack all your preserves there.
I found it bloody handy when I was doing the passenger stint on our trip down to southern France 😁
From Audi to corolla is a massive downgrade... But with time you end up realizing that actually made a fantastic choice.. My uncle went from a 320i BMW to the Mazda CX-5. He felt embarrassed in the beginning but now he's happy he went from the Germans to the Japanese. Epic review!
Thank you. I did feel this way for a while, but the more time we spend with the Toyota the more I appreciate how good it is 😀
@@CarFocused that's good. I'm glad you put your family's finances 1st and your self pride 2nd. The Germans have a status that's almost unmatched by anything on the market. Under dogs are created. This new corolla is certainly an outstanding contender. You made an excellent choice and really I'm happy for you.
I've never seen the attraction of a generic German motor, there always over priced with sod all as standard.
Nice car bullet proof reliability massive list price
I live in northern sweden (Luleå) and I have a 2021 touring sports TREK with the 1.8L, and i am really happy with it :) but...
The 18" hampers the car alot, they look "cool" but honestly, 16" with higher profile makes less noise and gets better milage. When the factory tires are worn out, I think i will sell the 18".
Late night Saturday viewing for me 👍🏻
Appreciate the view mate 👊🏻
Hello Gary great review who needs Carwow? Haha.
A great all rounder, an ideal family wagon also it’s quite an attractive looking, well built car, decent drive too.
The other half looked at the CH-R with the CVT but has a brand new (her 2nd) Qashqai, not a driver’s car but it’s good looking, quite spacious and comfortable which is what she wants. I’ve got the ST180 for fun like you have with the Cupra and RS! Haha👌🏻
All the best and take care mate. 👍🏻
Hi Mark! The Qashqai is a very popular car, there are two in my street alone! The must be good cars for everyday life. You do have a good combination with the ST too 😊👌🏻
The MPG is not good, maybe it’s the E10?
This has an e-CVT, which has nothing in common with CVT. It doesn't have a belt or anything, its the same thing as in the Prius. Really Toyota needs to change the name of this gear box train, because its really confusing.
I'm surprised about the mpg, I get the same with my Ford Focus mhev
Shocking on the MPG, my lease up on my 2018 Hyundai Iconic Hybrid and as they no longer make them I had to look at another car so went for the Corolla as Toyota are the best Hybrids? but every review I now watch they report (and they think its good!) that MPG is between 45 to 55 MPG, I currently get between 62 and 75 mpg and can push 80mpg why is the Corolla so low MPG compared? I can can see why the Iconic holds its value and been discontinued :(
I wouldn’t say it was shocking bearing in mind we use the car 80% on dual carriageway where the electric motor is almost redundant. It’s then essentially a 190bhp 2.0 petrol pulling around a good sized estate body. Plus we don’t drive in Eco or anything. I reset the trip computer and did a trip from one town to another and got 90mpg so there is mpg to be had in the right conditions.
Why is it an advantage to NOT have a spare wheel? Just most car makes saving money.
I’d rather have one that’s for sure
Those of us in the USA that know about this car are very jealous of the people that can buy one.
But you guys get the GR Corolla at least!
Transmission slide is completely off. It used eCVT which has nothing to do with belts. It is planetary transmission.
Yea I know - I’m assuming you didn’t read the pinned comment 😬
@@CarFocused oh man, pardon me blind :) otherwise a very nice review!
@@m3nthalone haha no worries - Thanks for watching!
I wish you had more cars to write reviews;)
Is it possible to tilt back a bit back seats, like it is in the new Toyota Corolla Cross? It makes sitting in the back a lot more comfortable, but I wasn't able to figure out if it's also possible to do in the Corolla TS version. Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately the TS doesn’t have this feature.
is that pure wite? or a mother of pearl?
There is no doubt its a great family/city car but the motorway fuel economy is tragic I have done machester to barcelona and back in my civic mk9 1.6 idtec and averaged 64mpg going motorwaaaaaay speeds
You have to remember that without the electric assistance mode it’s essentially a 2.0 petrol with close to 190bhp so it will struggle with super high mpg figures on a motorway run. But I never use eco mode or drive specifically to achieve high mpg so maybe I should try it 😁
Nice but way too expensive now, 30k+ for a Toyota!
Welcome to 2023!!!
Prices only go up. Average car will be £100k+ in 10 years.
Hi, someone just wrote off my 06 civic and I shall soon have £1500 to help replace my old Honda. Could you make and suggestions? Tricky amount of money but bargains are out there
I would recommend educating yourself about CVT planetary gears from Toyota. They have nothing to do with traditional belt-driven CVTs.
I recommend you read the pinned comment before commenting 😁👍🏻
Is cvt gearbox reliable and decent on 1.8?
Does box need pil change around 5 years or is it based on mileage?
what is 46miles per gallon
My 2023 2liter gives me 56 mpg your car must have a problem!
As I said in the video we mainly do dual carriageway driving which means we can’t utilise the battery as much. I’ve seen in excess of 80mpg around town 👍🏻
Nice car are you selling your cupra still
Keeping it now mate. Market is too overpriced!
what speeds were you typically going on those french motorways? 38mpg seems horrible unless you were doing 85+mph
We were doing around 80 - 85mph, with 7 suitcases, a roof box and 2 people in the car. Bear in mind the battery motor wouldn’t have been used much at all, it would mainly be the 2.0 petrol engine doing all the work as the battery motor only really comes into play at low speeds on light throttle. We are currently averaging 47mpg long term mixed driving.
@@CarFocused the roof box probably explains it. do you recall what sort of rpm the engine was doing at those speeds? this is an interesting point even aside from the low mpg figure as i've never seen a cvt operate at those road speeds
Hi! When you had the seven suitcases in the boot, were the rear seats folded down?
Yes they were 👍🏻
I wish they sold this in America !
Weird about the screen wash, because the other day I went to check a Swace, it did show the alert about low level of screen wash. Can I ask if the 18-inch alloy impacts the ride? Thanks!
I am happy with the ride/handling compromaise Toyota has achieved with the Excel model on 18" wheels. Smooth ride, fine handling. Better than Seat Leon mk3 2.0 (184) TDI FR.
Geewizz
Why they don’t bring that car to US, here we have chopped off trunk Corolla call “hatchback”
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Because nobody buys wagons in the US. You could get the Corolla Cross, it's not quite the same thing. In Europe, taxis love the Corolla TS, as well as fleets, but it's not the same in the US.
I think they should have re-branded the Corolla Wagon the 'Prius' in the US, and the new Prius the 'Prius Sport'.
Great video thanks...the economy is a little disappointing..was thinking of changing to a corolla for the economy but my 1.3 turbo petrol Renault Kadjar SUV does 49.8 mpg regularly and looks much nicer so I'll think I'll pass
Depends what driving you’re doing - I can get 90mpg with town driving, where you utilise the EV mode much more.
My Corolla is 4,5 years old, and still retains 80% of it value from new, that is good value for me =)
Depends where and how you drive. If you engage the regen braking a bit, and know how to cruise in EV a bit, and have the right traffic and roads, you can average 63mpg no problems. In the UK I average 63mpg at worst across a full tank - I drive a taxi about 800 miles per week. Equal hours dual carriageway/motorway to suburbs and city etc. if you go very easy and conservative on quiet roads you can average 72+ mpg. That's on quiet early morning roads and night driving. Had a 2020 and a 2022 model both 1.8 sports touring in the basic spec with 16inch, continental tyres. As long as you don't have bumpy pothole streets it's a lovely smooth drive. Basic spec is pretty decent. Could only be better with lexus level leather interior and quiet cabin.
the 1.8 is a little slow out of the blocks,but it runs on fumesl
really economical little unit; way better than 2.0 in that regard.
real world test i can get about 60mpg in this weather,closer to 70 in summer.
If You mostly drive at constant high speed the hybrid system just adds weight and does not help at all against resistence from air, soft and wet roads and so on. It excels when the car is moving freely and most power use is acceleration and climbing to higher ground, that energy can be recovered and if you get a habit of coasting when it is convenient you can as said before drive on fumes.
Question if anyone can answer it, the one I am looking at is the Toyota Corolla
2019 HYBRID TS 2.0 HSD EXECUTIVE PLUS . it seems everyone says the 20.0 ltr verions have the 180 ish BHP engine the add I am looking at, seems to incicate its 152 bhp is that some miss print or what, its missleading for my head ..
I have just put a downpainment on one too. The 152bhp come from the ICE alone, the rest comes from the electric motor.
What trim level is this please ?
Missed opportunity for the U.S. market.....it'll sell like hotcakes.