2014 / 2015 Toyota Corolla Review and Road Test
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Because there was so much demand for the Mazda3 video, that went live before this video but I will make the disclaimer that this video was recorded first. Join me as I take a deep-dive into the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla with it's ginormous back seat and new CVT transmission.
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Toyota builds the most reliable vehicles. My dads first car a 99 Corolla is our only car and it can handle Canadian winters ( -30 degrees Celsius, up to 2 feet of snow). The car currently has 297 000 kilometres so about 183 000 miles and the car only needed regular maintenance and new shocks because of the weather here
JDM Toyota Two feet of snow is nothing compared to where I'm from in canada.
Agreed. Toyota is simple, reliable and easy to fix.. and now they even have better looks too. I had a Turbo WRX and downgraded to Corolla.. you'd think that's crazy, but I'm saving a bunch of on gas and I can fix anything on this car myself, I can even remove the engine, but the Subaru would've been insane.
The 4 speed auto is all about having a low base price. The auto is expected to be less than 9% of total Corolla volume but it allows them to cut the L model's price. 130 HP doesn't make the Corolla speedy but it is on par with the competition and the Corolla, despite growing significantly for 2014, only gained about 30 lbs.
Hands down you have the best car reviews on the internet. This is a great review of the Corolla; everything you discuss relates to what a buyer is looking for in a new car purchase.
Thanks for that. All the cars we had access to were pre-production models that all lacked power seats. It's good that Toyota addressed this and I'll try to add a note in the video to correct this.
I recently bought a 2015 Corolla LE (base trim) with some pretty good discounts and 0% APR. Traded in a 2008 RAV4 V6 (whose additional capabilities I really didn't need) for it and am very happy for the short time I've had it so far. It's nicely equipped, reasonably peppy, reasonably agile, efficient, and has usable, straightforward instrumentation. It has a similar footprint to the RAV I traded, and even more rear passenger room. The interior panels are a little chintzier, but otherwise I don't miss my old ride. I agree with this review pretty much full-stop, and it was very helpful during my shopping decision. Thanks for posting it!
This was the best review of (ANY) product I've ever seen. Excellent job. Thanks
Standard LED low beams is really a nice touch. I hope Toyota brings them across their line-up.
I kinda wanna know why everyone gives Toyota such a hard time. Their cars are reliable, affordable, and I think they look great, especially the new models like the corolla. The car looks nice and performs well in its category, so why so much hate?
Because they are threatened and jealous of the success of Toyota. No one wants to be 2nd tier to someone else. Domestic fans are especially envious, as Toyota dethroned their now irrelevant Taurus, back in 1997.
toyotas are as relieble as any other car and not so cheap maybe in the 80s they were
There's some truth in both the replies from +Khemistry and +Patriot Fieri
Back in the 70's and 80's Toyota, along with some other Japanese brands, stood well above other car brands when it came to reliability and bang for the buck.
This pushed competition along just nicely, but also turned cars from domestic markets into bland copies of one another. This only got worse during the recent financial crisis.
Many people, especially patriots, seemed to blame "foreigners" on the automotive industry's problems - Though I dare say people just didn't want to buy the bland econo-boxes they were selling.
On a plus note, their reliability has improved quite a bit over the years, and by now, most western world cars are as reliable as Japanese cars, plus the price gap had been narrowed considerately.
By now, I'd probably buy the Ford Focus, because I like it's design.
The cars are almost the same across the borders, so it's like splitting hairs on which is better, so it's all down to personal preference.
In other words, haters gonna hate, patriots doubly so.
Don't worry about it and buy what you like the most.
Grumpy ol' Boot they were also quieter. smoother etc. thats not always true anymore.
there was a huge gap between american compcts and asian ones until , say late nineties.
huge.only car coming close to refinment was an escort. in compacts. that cant be said anymore. a lot of them got cheap. shit there was 2 or 3 years where consumer reports did not recommend the civic. like 2011 to 12 ?
and he even says the toyota is noisy. they were very quiet. and mostly all except for what GM made had independant rear suspensions. who does that now ?
i know from experience toyota got cheap in the late 90's. drive a 92 corolla , and then drive a 97. or even a 2004. big difference.
emil sponga
Curiously, I've never driven any of the american compacts .. though that may be because I live in Denmark.
Most of the compacts over here, during the 70-80's were either barebone automobiles, like the Mini Cooper or the Citroen 2CV, and indeed, those were apalling rackets, but also very cheap,which was a necessity, as WW2 had taken all our wealth away - Literally.
Meanwhile, the bigger and more upclass cars, like Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar, they were just fine - Smooth like butter.
As for the competition in the compact market, it was pretty good actually, we had Volkswagons, Peugout, Citroen, Fiat and Renault, to challenge the japanese brands.
Mind you, the Japanese were still very successful. :)
I sat in the 2014 Corolla at the Autoshow and I'm very impressed with the interior. Toyota has come a long way on the interiors, but with the price for a fully loaded model topping $24K, economy cars are getting expensive! My $24K would be on a used Lexus.
I have a huge soft spot for the XJ. It's not as unique as the Quattroporte, but it is much better integrated in terms of electronics.
Visibility is comparable. Both have medium height greenhouses and moderately thick C pillars. The Mazda3 can be had with blind spot monitoring to help.
100% with you on the Mazda3. Like I always say, the date recorded is key. I literally flew from an event where I drove the Corolla to an event where I drove the Mazda3 and I felt like I needed to rewind time and re-record the Corolla review with that in mind. Sadly time travel is not possible. Still, the Corolla isn't bad, it's just far from exciting.
Rented a 2014 Toyota Corolla for my roadtrip where I covered 1700 miles, with one 840 mile stretch from Dallas to Denver.
I think the tire noise was what bugged me most, there's this higher pitched whine that comes into the cab at around 60mph.
Good thing that the sound system sounds pretty impressive and is able to take attention away from road noise.
Definitely a fan.
I'm thinking this is gonna be my first car!
may flower: Did you end up getting one?
You cannot go wrong with a Toyota Corolla !
Did you buy it?
Yes, the sedan is slightly quieter than the hatch. We had a limited amount of time in a Mazda3 sedan that day.
Its always good to know that you can fit a body in your trunk
I am getting a certified pre-owned S or LE upgrade package for christmas. I have looked at a loooooot of other vehicles, but i decided that I need just a simple car, proven reliability, and efficient. It's Canadian-made which makes me like it even more.
So have test driven both the 2014 Mazda 3s 5 door Grand Touring with the 2.5 engine and the 2014 Corolla in LE Premium trim. Clearly the Corolla is not as engaging as the Mazda 3. Having said this, I was definitely impressed with just how much they have improved the car over the prior model. It's actually a car you have to see in person to appreciate the styling. The interior is much nicer than the prior gen and the ride is so well tuned you really cannot tell it has a solid rear axle.
I can not wait to get this car next weekend!!!
I enjoyed this very detailed review by Alex Dykes. I recently began listening to his auto reviews and love the simplicity and
comprehensive information on the cars he covers.
That would be a bit tricky, but I promise we will do our best to include them in the future with as much of a comparison as possible.
BOUGHT 2014 COROLLA S TODAY...REALLY NICE.
The Verano and Cruz are very quiet. The Golf is among the louder because it is a hatchback. In general hatchbacks are not as quiet as their sedan counterpart.
It is high on the list but hard to get our hands on.
Nice review Alex. I like the changes you made with the focal length setting on your camera. The vehicles look much more realistic and better proportioned. Keep up the great work!
The new Corolla does have power seats from the LE Premium and up. It's an option which includes navigation and other things.
bought le eco a month ago. got a 1,500 kms on it now. been averaging 39pmg on a 30/70 city/hiway. can't complain on a very comfortable ride on a 50km daily commute to work.
I agree. The Verano is considered a compact near-luxury sedan which is a different class.
Surprised there was no infotainment comparison with the '14 Mazda3, especially given how much you liked it.
They are all LED not HID. HID headlamps are a Xenon arc system, LEDs are light-emitting diodes.
Also, I would like to see all your car reviews to have all the lights on display in a dark environment. Thank you for all the detailed reviews! Keep'em coming~ ^^
another very comprehensive review. Great work.
The bit at the end is a nice departure from the usual credits music.
The Corolla is Australia's Best Selling car from 2013-16. Also it is the Best Selling car of ALL TIME. No car has come close how many Corolla have sold.
You have one of the most in depth reviews! Keep it up.
Love S model ...heated seats 💺 ...very significant option
Alex, you are one of the best reviewers, but there is one question that bothers me a lot.
Every day, I listen to, or read more than 10 car reviews. Almost all reviewers, including you, keep talking about soft plastic and hard plastic and everything else. They talk about the audio control, how to change the valium, but nobody talk about the quality of sound! Numbers are easy to find in web sides, but I really need to know about the sound. At least in a 22 minutes review, give 2 seconds to tell your opinion about the sound quality. Thank you
I have found that sound quality is so subjective. I wish there was an easier way of passing that along but I found when I did comment on it everyone had their own opinion.
Do yourselves a favor, take the 6speed out first, then try the CVT slush box. In my long test drives, I'm getting much better fuel economy around town than the CVT (well, when i say much, i dont mean that much 1-1.5L/100). 6 Speed works much better. Thats what i bought.
I split my day and drove the Corolla S and Corolla LE half the day. I can tell you the S is not that much more exciting to drive. I do find the S front end to be a hair more attractive and the gauge cluster is better looking as well but there is very little daylight between the two on the road.
Corolla S Premium comes with an 8-way power adjustable seat with lumbar support.
Beautiful looks! Cleaner and better design than the Civic. Amazing Nav/infotainment system.
Awesome review Alex, as always!!! This 2014 Toyota Corolla have really improved both inside and outside. I would still pick the 2014 Mazda 3 as my #1 because it looks and drives better than the Corolla. The materials found in the Mazda3 also looks more premium compared to Corolla. That being said, this is an improvement from the outgoing model. I wish Honda would bring the EarthDreams technology along with the CVT Transmission found in Accord to the 2014 Honda Civic.
They may be the same size, but I would not consider those two cars to be in the same class. Verano is more expensive, so I would expect it to be quieter.
Just a correction on your review. When I saw this review I was disappointed to hear Corolla offered no Power Drivers seat option. However, I still wanted to experience the Corolla in person so I went to my local dealer, requested an LE Premium and much to my surprise discovered it had an 8 Way Power Drivers seat. Not only that, EVERY Premium model (ECO, LE and S) all get 8 Way Power Drivers seats. w00t! Also I was impressed with how smooth the handling was given the Torsion Beam rear end. ;-)
Another great review Alex! How does the '14 Mazda 3 and '14 Toyota Corolla compare when it comes to around the vehicle visibility? It would be great if you could mention it in your reviews. Visibility is a huge pet peeve with the new car designs - I miss the low cowls and belt lines.
Quietest ride is not the Ford Focus in the small/compact car class. That would be the Buick Verano.
Want to just say I love your reviews. Your reviews are all very long and I like how you keep your viewers at least me informed. All you reviews are great and I like how you go through each aspect of the car in great detail and let us skip to other parts of the car review if we want. My suggestion is maybe let us know if you were to buy a car now, would you get this car. Why or why not? thanks and keep up the good work!! PS, SUBSCRIBED :)
I hate touch screens in cars! It usually takes you 3 to 4 touches to get it to work. Also they put the "virtual" buttons on the edge of the screen so you have to fight with the plastic borders.
Is there a way for you guys to do decibel testing on the cars you reviewed in the past? I realize it would probably not be feasible but it was a big factor missing from the reviews.
There are multiple threads on Toyota Nation about the hard, noisy ride and short, thinly paddded seat bottom of the 2013 Avalon as compared to the previous generation 2012 Avalon. Edmunds just reviewed the 2014 Corolla and found the ride harder and noisier than the Chevy Cruze.
Not sure why your Corolla would not have a 8 way power drivers seat. Passenger is manual pretty much across the board in the compact segment. The Power Drivers Seat is not bundled with the Convenience Package. Your car should have an 8 way power drivers seat unless that option was dependent on region. I just downloaded their E-Brochure which is not region dependent and it clearly states that S Premium adds Softex Leather and 8 Way heated Power Drivers seat along with 4 way adjustable pass seat.
Indeed, of course my comments are also relative to me. For me personally 130 HP is lower than I want. I also personally think there are better options out there, ala the Mazda 3. The added price, again for me, is worth what you get.
It doesn't have an "infinite number of gears." It has a continuous gear ratio.
Victor bozzo you are exactly right!! I guess some of the reviews I saw stated that it didn't have power seats like some competitors! I just purchased my s premium with convenience package yesterday. I can confirm that only the driver seat has the power seats :) awesome ride compared to my previous 2010 Elantra! Got my new car for 21,518! Great price for the features!!
If that's the case, do you think the new mazda3 sedan will be quieter than the hatchback?
great review but I just have to laugh hard when you crawl into the trunk LOL
Sadly in Brazil this is one of the top cars we have here, and it coust so much.
btw, nice car.
the ending made me like and turn on the bell. love the vids! I'm thinking about buying a corolla.
budfiend4627 Adele set fire to the rain
You said you got the High 30's mpg on the Highway. So would you bother buying the LE eco for only a few more Mpg and added cost? I own a '05 Toyota Corolla LE and I average in 33 mpg per tank I looking to buy a new corolla but i may wait a few years and pick up one used since my car still runs like new.
The Jetta and Passat got less refined in this last generation in search of higher volume in America.
I think if you maintain any car, it will last you a long long time...
my 2002 corolla still runs great...
Which compact car has the lowest noise levels (wind/road noise)? Golf maybe?
Drove a 2014 Corolla S Plus. Nice car, but felt a bit underpowered. Then drove a 2014Camry SE (bigger car, I know); big difference in power, especially low-end torque.
The Corolla isn't particularly known for being sporty.
I've heard past civics have transmission problems but not sure about the newer civics. I like the Corolla though so it's a tough call.
You set fire to that Corolla. Great review.
You guys should do a video on the Dodge Dart, I think it's a very decent option in the compact sedan segment.
Great review. Soo detailed. Keep up the good work.
Rauf Gonza I know this a dumb question but is this car grey or gold? I’m having a hard time
I have and I really like the wagon, but then again I have a thing for wagons.
Excellent review! Good job! I would love to see you review the Subaru Impreza. Consumer Report rated it best in class. I would love to hear what you think.
"The door panels are hard plastic"
Not true. There is a padded arm rests on both front and back doors and cloth on them as well. Which is a helluva lot more than what some cars in this class have and when they do, they only do it for the front doors and then get cheap in the back.
As I recall you have to have the dealer update the software.
Alex, could you please provide an opinion as to why the '14 Corolla is loud as compared to the competition; is it the lack of cabin insulating material, or the tires, or a combination of the two?
I had a 2006 IS250 and then purchased a 2009 Corolla. That year was amazing for the Corolla, as it was quiet and comfortable. Has Toyota gone backwards?
I think it is a bit of both. Toyota has not gone backwards per se, but the others have really improved their compact sedans.
Amazing amount of rear legroom.
Another awesome review Alex!
I enjoy your reviews Alex, however some of your videos are too long. I really like this years Corolla, however it's up to the Civic's standards. Toyota needs to increase power to the S model to compete against the Civic Si.
Alex - love your reviews.I wanted to ask if the transmission mimics gears on the S model only, or also does that on the LE model?Thanks a lot,Moses
Alex, you are great at this. Do you work as a Salesperson on a lot?
+Paul Bunch Thanks! No, I have never worked for a car company or a dealer.
Love the blooper at the end!
Nice voice, Alex;) This was another great review. I would take the Mazda 3, though.
Hi Alex, love the review. Are the speakers better than the 2013 model? Thanks
The speakers are great
Toyota makes the most reliable vehicles. Were they to make a sporty version of the Corolla with 200+ hp like the Civic or 250+ hp like Mazda 3, Focus then they would utterly dominate the compact category. 4 speed auto with its anemic horsepower won't excite the young crowd.
that is why scion is here. toyota's became like buicks to kids.
true.
they are very reliable.
so is my focus - 09 , 2 dr coupe.
which is a mazda 3 underneath. the made until 09 mazda 3
emil sponga I would agree only on the FR-S. the other scions are as boring as mainline Toyotas but in more flashy clothing. Kids aren't dumb, they'll see through that. Toyota does make exciting cars but they all wear the Lexus F sport badge.
mahballzrhari oh , i totally agree. but - that is why we have scion , here. toyota was getting "old peron-ish" . and toyota's idea was to do a scion line in the usa, at least. even if many were already toyota cars.
The Eco Premium doesn't have a garage door opener. While being "fully loaded" / "premium".
one thing is pretty bad in corolla is outside noise , specially u get so much noise when u cross bridges ...noise is the big issue ...
awesome review thank you so much / i was so waiting for this
Reminds me of the ford focus redesign for their 2008 MY.
that blooper at the end lolol
And can also review the S model? I heard it's much more exciting to drive.
Is there a noticeable difference in performance between the eco trim and the other trims?
Wonderful voice!
Love my 2014 Toyota Corolla LE
hot as Fck, good outside good inside look upscale and affordable.
I believe this would be the Ford Fusion.
Maybe it's just me but when I see the new Corolla, its lines remind me of the 2007 to 2009 Ford Focus model years.
Would you test the eco or S model?
l love mine, on a trip l managed 4.2 lt /100
Nice review
I like the color and rims on the car...
Alex on Autos Alex, accordiing to Toyota's website, the only version of the Corolla with the manual climate control is the base L model. Being that you have the touchscreen and the CVT transmission, you clearly have an LE model. So how is it possible that you don't have the automatic climate control when it's supposed to be standard on all Corollas except the base L trim?
+thecarelectronicguy Actually, the manual air conditioning comes base on the L, LE and S trim. The only trim that comes with automatic air conditioning standard is the LE Eco trim. Clearly Alex has the LE base trim, and not the LE premium or LE plus package.
Iron Man Front Grille. LoL
You and me both.
Awesome review. Thanks