@JonathanStrome i wasnt saying that the corolla limousine awd car was bad, i am sure its great, but the hatchback version is not available as awd from what i know and the only good hatchback i am aware of with AWD at the moment is the VW Golf
Dude. What more do you guys want lol😂 They have the Corolla cross FWD/AWD/hybrid. They have the sedan which can be had in hybrid, hybrid AWD, and FWD. And they have the hatchback in FWD and AWD turbo rally car manual thingy. The Corolla line literally has the most options out of any other compact car yet it’s not enough lol.
My parents got a 2022 Corolla Hybrid which of course is FWD, but they're averaging a solid 55 mpg which is better than the EPA estimate by I think 3 mpg. It's arguably the best value on the market, but when it came time to replace my 2007 Subaru Legacy I decided I was willing to give up some efficiency for a touch of luxury and sportiness, and so I bought a 2023 Mazda 3 AWD Premium sedan. But I have great respect for the Toyota hybrids!
Winter vs summer MPG in these Toyota hybrids with lithium ion battery packs definitely seem to vary quite a bit. I have a 2022 Venza that we purchased last summer. I was super impressed with the gas mileage, because we were getting right around 45MPG. That was a mix of suburban/urban and highway driving. In the winter, it gets right around 37MPG combined. If I average out summer and winter MPGs, I essentially get the EPA rated city/highway numbers. If you were able to test the Prius now, I would be interested to see how much lower the MPG would be.
Winter MPG also suffered in the Gen 2 Prius, even with the heater turned off. I don't think the Atkinson cycle engines like cold intake temps. I'd imagine the lithium packs fare even worse.
2024 Corolla hybrid LE AWD vs Prius LE AWD , Corolla out the door with taxes, fees $30,312 with convenient pkg, equally equiped pruis $33,717 no mark up. A difference of $3,405 higher price for the Prius. This a real world price no BS RUclips or advertising without destination and the like. Obviously, i went the Corolla's direction but let us assume they were equal in the price; here why i would still go to the Corolla. Visibility yep unless you go Prius with digital rearview mirror, you can't see behind you clearly, also the instrument is partially covered by the steering wheel, I will sacrify the extra hp for safety. Lastly, this is personal, this car will be driven by my wife and we owned 2008 Prius that she used to drive, the amount of harassment from idiots with big trucks and suv just because she was driving a Prius is similar to some hate towards tesla drivers despite the fact she never hugged the left lane so for her she refused to drive a Prius ever again.
I picked up a '24 LE AWD in October of last year. I zeroed the average fuel economy readout back then and with the single digit temps we had here recently in the Laurel Mtns of PA the 2200 mile average had bottomed out at 45mpg. The average is on its way back up with the moderating temps. And even though it rides on the OE 16" all seasons, the AWD performance was impressive in deep snow.
@lalalal8111 Since you replied to my comment.....That's not a comparable car pricewise to the Corolla I bought, which is much cheaper than the Corolla SE in the video. You paid, what, $5000-6000 or more for the Touring? But, fair enough, my son has a '22 Civic Sport and the interior quality is better for the same amount of money I spent on my Corolla. But I got AWD and significantly better fuel economy.
appreciate the comment. I'm in VT & the seesawing cold weather makes mpg hard to nail down, as well as studded snow tires. With AWD I might opt out of getting studdeds for the first winter and see how it goes. I have a truck as backup for the more iffy days anyway. The reviews I see for this are consistent: boring, practical, etc. I just need 4 wheels to get me to work on a 20 minute commute on country roads with a bit of street traffic. I don't live in my car & I don't care if the tech is high or not. It could just be an AM radio and I'd be fine.
really love the toyota design but can someone please tell me why the hell did toyota install these little notches above the rear wheel wells? The first time i saw them on a carolla i thought it was damage to the body but come to find all carolla's have this insane feature. Why toyota why?
The average consumer is actually pretty dumb. People assume AWD equals invincible in snowy conditions. A ton of people would be better off with their FWD cars with snow tires. But nope “It HaS TO bE An SuV AnD aWd”
It's hard to hear you over the road noise lol. Toyota is gouging people with the limited supply scenario. I bet they have lots full of vehicles that are just sitting keeping the demand and price elevated just like Hyundai did last year
Sit in a Prius before you decide... With the driver's seat all the way down, my hat was still hitting the ceiling. Getting in and out of the front door is more of a duck than I wanted every day. Once seated in the car, it was fine. Sitting in the back was a challenge - even slouching, my head was tilted to the right due to being against the ceiling. I'm 6 foot tall. The Prius isn't an option for some, IMHO.
when i price out a base prius on toyota site its around $29k, a base hybrid corolla non awd is just under $26k. Then when you look to see what s available in my area its mostly $34 to $37k Prius XLE, but the base Corolla is readily available
Matt, Hopefully you get to test one in the summer to see if mpg improves. It may also be the case that the new 2.0 Hybrid powertrain in the Cross and Prius is simply more efficient.
I have a 2024 Corolla Hybrid LE FWD. Averaging 60 mpg combined with hypermiling techniques. Several thousand less than the cheapest 2024 Prius. It works for me.
4 month update: Overall combined mpg is now 56.1 driving conservatively but hardly using hypermiling techniques anymore. Pissed off too many people driving too slow lol. FWD with snow tires should be good for most people.
I have the same exact vehicle but mine is a 2023. The MPG numbers do seem off and I keep mine on Eco mode. In the city the best I’ve averaged is about 44 on a great day. The highway is about correct. Other than that so far I love my 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD. About to hit 15k miles on it. No problems so far. Great ride. I love Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, makes commuting easy.
It's a CAR, its AWD and it's a HYBRID and it's NOT a Subaru, what's the problem🙄🙄🙄 Not everyone needs and/or wants every touch point being premium and FWIW I think it's a nice lookin' ride😇 People complain "where are all the cheap cars"...here you go, all boxes checked, wake the F up out there❗️
I do love the looks of the 2024 Corolla. I currently drive a 2017 Corolla SE and my car has the partial leather seats, I was sad to see the moved to cloth on the SE. My car also has 40 Inches of leg room and it was cut for the newer model to 34 inches, it also has the Toyota Safety Sense with the adaptive cruise. I would buy one of these, used tho!
We used to have our own North American version of the Corolla built for plus-sized American and Canadian people. The reduction of leg and head room with the TNGA 'Global' Corolla is inexplicable. Honda still caters models to the markets where they are being sold so hopefully Toyota will do the same in future.
Based on all the reviews I've watched, and my own personal-use case where passenger and cargo room is more important than swoopy-good looks. I think it's harder to make a case for the Prius. Furthermore, according to I think The Smoking Tire duo, the Corolla's steering feel/response is better, and according to EVERYONE, outward visibility in the Prius is way worse. I know these aren't sexy things...but they're kind of real things and if you've got more than two people in your household, and you are in the "economy car" market for a daily driver, do-it-all machine, I just don't think the Prius makes enough sense. Frankly, I'd probably be cross-shopping/comparing the Corolla to the Camry Hybrid line-up...spend a little more and get? The Prius for me is the "no-man's land" car. Not practical nor fun/sporty enough to beat out a) more practical cars or b) more sporty cars.
For what it's worth, I spent over 2 weeks driving Priuses last year and had zero issues with visibility. It appears like it would have visibility issues but the reality, at least for me, was that there was none. Steering was pretty similar between this and the Prius to me, neither are going to impress enthusiasts with the steering. I approached this review from the perspective of someone wanting AWD since I assume anyone watching an AWD Corolla review mainly wants an AWD car, which is why I didn't bring up Camry. AWD Hybrid Camry is coming later this year but as of right now, that's not an option. To each their own, but I gotta say that at least for now the Prius is a hot seller so clearly lots of people like it, and the extra 56 hp makes a pretty big difference in driving enjoyment, while also being more economical.
Corolla has yet to be ‘premiumified’ like the civic, It’s still focused on the core values of cheap reliable transportation, desperately needs a redesign
This color is nice I going to look for it soon as of now iam looking at a se corolla in black roof and underground lower but non hybrid or a nightshade but it's only come in black or white. No big difference besides the bronze wheels...
Not a fan of the front design or the headlights. The ride is also harsh on all but the best of roads on those larger diameter wheels & low-profile tires.
‘A little less for the Prius…”?? I hope you’re joking. They are THOUSANDS more, not a “little” more. Plus, they’re currently very challenging to find (a Prius), not to mention the DEALER MARKUPS, which are untenable. 😢
Not gonna lie I don't think it's cheap feeling... I just don't think it's worth what they're charging for it these days. It's nothing special on the outside or in but if you get any decent features youre looking at 30k like wtf Toyota??
The Hybrid AWD for an around town car seems like a total winner. However, I'm waiting for 2025. My other pick was the coming Honda Civic Hybrid. However, the AWD is essential, but we don't want an SUV. What would be perfect would be the Corolla Sport (hatch) Hybrid AWD.😒
I think they have gone way too premium. They need to be able to have a base car that’s lower towards the $20k range then have all the features just under $30k. AWD should be just above $30k. But the way they have it now with financing and taxes pushing $35k you’re then looking at the Camry.
Hard to justify? Is he kidding? That’s like saying a diesel-electric locomotive is hard to justify compared to a steam locomotive. The railroad industry has been justifying them for over a hundred years and continues to do so today. There is a major advantage for gas engine to generator to electrical motor to wheels versus gas engine to transmission to drive shaft to differential to axle to wheels. With the former, you get a lot of “micro-time” banging metal-to-metal contact. When that piston fires, it sends an almost instantaneous jerk-movement along the drive train. Over time, that takes a toll on all those metal moving parts including the engine. With the latter, basically that firing piston sends its instantaneous power to “mushy” magnetic and electrical fields which absorb the shock, and thus put less wear and tear on the engine. (Think of the ease of banging together two steel rods compared to banging the ends of two magnets polarly the same.) Such an engine will last far longer (and more likely to stay out of the garage) than the purely mechanical power system, something train manufacturers have known since 1907, as well as Prius owners since 1997.
I've noticed a significant difference in mileage between driving on cold winter days (41mpg) vs warmer days (43mpg). I'm very mileage conscious, light on the accelerator and braking. If I drove this harder like I do in my Yaris, the fuel consumption would be significantly higher. I've only had mine since December so I'm hoping for better mileage in summer. At -10C (14F) or colder, the hybrid battery doesn't contribute as much and the car doesn't go into EV mode as much.
I had a hybrid Fusion until it sadly was totalled. I noticed lower mpg in cold weather b/c the gas engine ran more often to heat the cabin. Hybrids use engine coolant to heat the cabin like any other ICE vehicle. Maybe that's why the low mpg?
Making up the $800 price difference between the Prius at 50mpg and this Corolla at 37mpg in gas savings would take several years depending upon the price of gas. MPG is a poor way to make a comparison, after all, the difference between 37mpg and 50mpg is roughly the same as the difference between 20mpg and 23mpg.
I’m looking for affordability and reliability. I don’t care too much about extra features. Just cruise control and apple car play. Any thoughts if this is the car that would fit what I’m looking for?
Usuallly i would always take a petrol car over an electric. This is the exception. This drivetrain is so unbeleivable dull and boring that i'd rather just take the electric car. It's like veerything in the engine is covered in 3 layers of maple syrup, so unresponsive and slow, and even when the engine does start making noise, it does not seem to impact the speed until about 5 minutes later. Horrible, horrible drivetrain, unless you're 80+ years old.
Every time I think I’d be ok getting a hybrid as a commuter, I watch a review and get to hear a CVT just screaming for dear life. Then I’m like “maybe I’ll stick with my premium-only turbo sedan for a bit longer”
To justify this over the Prius, Toyota would have to increase all Prius models across the board about $2k and they could if they see the overwhelming praise the Prius is getting from the customer. A little bit of price adjustment makes things seem brighter when set correctly. ^_^
I really like this generation of Corolla. However, I think I would prefer the regular SE/XSE version over this SE Hybrid. It's simpler, gets great mileage already, and cheaper. Oh, and it's a good bit faster and more fun too! Matt's right. If you want a hybrid, get the Prius or the Corolla Cross Hybrid.
I have a 2023 LE Hybrid AWD, and my average including weekend drives to high altitudes is sitting at 45 MPG including riding around all winter on winter tires and a ski rack on the roof. Lowest tank so far is mid-30s, but that was in frigid weather. In the nicer weather, I see more like the high 40s to mid 50s without trying. At no point in my ownership have I tried to hyper-mile the thing.
how cold was it when you were testing the corolla? i'm getting 53mpg on my tank right now, in february, however the last few days have been in the 40s. in low 30s and below, you're going to see a dip in mpgs. naturally the prius you tested in the summer performed better (as would the corolla hybrid.)
You seemed completely bored in this car. That's a shame. RUclipsrs who get 100K cars for free advertising from the manufacturers shouldn't get to also review regular ass cars like a Corolla. You didn't recommend the Corolla? Did you hear yourself? Like all the other shills that car manufacturers take advantage of, you said we should get a Prius. You clearly didn't research the Prius because one equipped with BSM AWD sunroof etc. is not $800 dollars more. Stick to reading the owners manual to your viewers and stop comparing the car you have to other cars out of the class.
Oh boy, a Corolla fan that knows nothing about me and my channel, hooray! If you watched the video and paid attention you’d hear me say I did enjoy my time in it, but the Prius is better for barely more money. And yes, the nearest comparable Prius LE AWD is about $800. They get blind spot monitoring as standard and there is no comparable moonroof, only a much bigger fixed glass roof which isn’t a fair comparison. So yes, no moonroof, but otherwise $800 more for same features and way more power. Check the configurator if you don’t believe me. As for 100k cars and “shills”, only people with an axe to grind use that BS excuse. I’ve been a car reviewer for over 11 years and have never been paid by a car company, say whatever I want, and very rarely review anything over 100k. You can make whatever wrong characterizations you want to make yourself feel better, but I do my research and always review cars fairly, honestly, without bias and with an open mind. Sorry my take wasn’t what you wanted to hear.
Hybrids really suffer from cold weather. They also don't like fast highway driving or super short trips. I got 33-37 mpg in my 2012 Highlander hybrid in the summer, but I was only getting 21-29 in the winter doing the exact same 7 mile one way commute. The hybrid system is just not efficient until the engine and battery are nice and toasty. This would totally be my choice if I was going to buy a new car, but I already have 2 solid vehicles so that won't be necessary.
Thanks for sharing your insight, good to know! I didn’t realize they were hit that bad in the winter. I’m used to a couple mpg hit in the winter on a regular gas car.
0:41 2023? Your script writers are lacking… maybe if you fed us something other than kibbles and bits, and find a way to make the karate chop guy to sleep at night, we wouldn’t be messing up lol
the 18s definitely make the car look a lot more sporty, but im not sure it is worth the mileage hit. we have both corolla hybrid with 16s and hybrid SE with the 18s as fleet cars and the mileage difference is quite considerable. not to mention the tires cost difference between the 18s and 16s.
@naveenthemachine When is the last time you shopped for a car? I know the answer, but I still have to ask. You're not going to find Camry or Corolla Hybrids sold at a markup presently.
I'm kind of surprised by your mileage result! My '24 SE AWD is almost never below 45mpg thus far, even with single digit temperatures. The only exception would be a very short 2-3 mile drive when it doesn't have a chance to warm up at all. I've had it over 55mpg in city driving as well. Very interested in seeing what warmer temperatures will do soon.
@@ronb435Just normal, can't say I feel like I'm doing anything special. The lowest I can seem to get it is 44mpg if I set the cruise to 85-90mph on the highway.
@@timothymiller5384 i am still learning how to drive mine, i had a honda hybrid i had to back off the throttle , does the corolla work the same way or do you just drive it
I'm 51 and think this is a great car regardless of age.... People claim these cars are inexpensive. I feel differently.... In Canada the Corolla Hybrid SE AWD cost me $35,000 OTD. That's not a small chunk of change. I've never met a student who had that kind of money - even working full-time from junior high through to the end of college with a graduate degree.
@@dproulx222totally agree these things are easily 30k unless you get the basic base le. The car market is stupidshit right now. The average new vehicle cost is like almost 50k cuz everyone wants crossovers and SUVs. Who in the name of sanity are Corolla so much money
Corolla AWD hybrid will hit the spot with many buyers.
Waaaay better than the new Camry.
there really are not many good AWD compact or hatchback cars
@@roteroktober360 But the new hybrid Toyoters are really good, if you get the AWD versions. I own one and don't regret it at all.
@JonathanStrome i wasnt saying that the corolla limousine awd car was bad, i am sure its great, but the hatchback version is not available as awd from what i know and the only good hatchback i am aware of with AWD at the moment is the VW Golf
@@roteroktober360 Hatchbacks...how old are you? 🤣
Toyota needs to make a hybrid Corolla hatchback with AWD for a redesign. That would be a banger.
Or have the CT200h back with AWD. It is the same thing as a corolla hatchback.
Dude. What more do you guys want lol😂
They have the Corolla cross FWD/AWD/hybrid.
They have the sedan which can be had in hybrid, hybrid AWD, and FWD.
And they have the hatchback in FWD and AWD turbo rally car manual thingy.
The Corolla line literally has the most options out of any other compact car yet it’s not enough lol.
Wish they would bring back the 1st generation size Matrix with this drivetrain! That would be awesome!
@@greensleeves8095give us Corolla hatch hybrid AWD and I'll be happy
FTW
In Florida, I can maintain 62mpg easy day to day.
@@Fastxfords99 the warmer weather probably helps
Nice car but too much road noise
Yeah but less annoying than when the electric engine that kicks in.
My parents got a 2022 Corolla Hybrid which of course is FWD, but they're averaging a solid 55 mpg which is better than the EPA estimate by I think 3 mpg. It's arguably the best value on the market, but when it came time to replace my 2007 Subaru Legacy I decided I was willing to give up some efficiency for a touch of luxury and sportiness, and so I bought a 2023 Mazda 3 AWD Premium sedan. But I have great respect for the Toyota hybrids!
Winter vs summer MPG in these Toyota hybrids with lithium ion battery packs definitely seem to vary quite a bit. I have a 2022 Venza that we purchased last summer. I was super impressed with the gas mileage, because we were getting right around 45MPG. That was a mix of suburban/urban and highway driving. In the winter, it gets right around 37MPG combined. If I average out summer and winter MPGs, I essentially get the EPA rated city/highway numbers. If you were able to test the Prius now, I would be interested to see how much lower the MPG would be.
Winter MPG also suffered in the Gen 2 Prius, even with the heater turned off. I don't think the Atkinson cycle engines like cold intake temps. I'd imagine the lithium packs fare even worse.
Thanks for the review Matt!
I appreciate your videos on the more economical vehicles
Thanks for watching, glad you like them Ted!
It is the best A to B car in the world. Do your research, this is the best AtoB car on earth. Get one with the smallest wheels. And save on gas.
It’s also a great road trip car.
In Canada it’s a huge difference between Prius and the Corolla Hybrid. At least 7-8k
2024 Corolla hybrid LE AWD vs Prius LE AWD , Corolla out the door with taxes, fees $30,312 with convenient pkg, equally equiped pruis $33,717 no mark up. A difference of $3,405 higher price for the Prius. This a real world price no BS RUclips or advertising without destination and the like. Obviously, i went the Corolla's direction but let us assume they were equal in the price; here why i would still go to the Corolla. Visibility yep unless you go Prius with digital rearview mirror, you can't see behind you clearly, also the instrument is partially covered by the steering wheel, I will sacrify the extra hp for safety. Lastly, this is personal, this car will be driven by my wife and we owned 2008 Prius that she used to drive, the amount of harassment from idiots with big trucks and suv just because she was driving a Prius is similar to some hate towards tesla drivers despite the fact she never hugged the left lane so for her she refused to drive a Prius ever again.
I picked up a '24 LE AWD in October of last year. I zeroed the average fuel economy readout back then and with the single digit temps we had here recently in the Laurel Mtns of PA the 2200 mile average had bottomed out at 45mpg. The average is on its way back up with the moderating temps. And even though it rides on the OE 16" all seasons, the AWD performance was impressive in deep snow.
@lalalal8111 Since you replied to my comment.....That's not a comparable car pricewise to the Corolla I bought, which is much cheaper than the Corolla SE in the video. You paid, what, $5000-6000 or more for the Touring? But, fair enough, my son has a '22 Civic Sport and the interior quality is better for the same amount of money I spent on my Corolla. But I got AWD and significantly better fuel economy.
appreciate the comment. I'm in VT & the seesawing cold weather makes mpg hard to nail down, as well as studded snow tires. With AWD I might opt out of getting studdeds for the first winter and see how it goes. I have a truck as backup for the more iffy days anyway. The reviews I see for this are consistent: boring, practical, etc. I just need 4 wheels to get me to work on a 20 minute commute on country roads with a bit of street traffic. I don't live in my car & I don't care if the tech is high or not. It could just be an AM radio and I'd be fine.
TMI
really love the toyota design but can someone please tell me why the hell did toyota install these little notches above the rear wheel wells? The first time i saw them on a carolla i thought it was damage to the body but come to find all carolla's have this insane feature. Why toyota why?
The cabin is noisy. I guess it is the wind and the engine noise. I wish Toyota had added some noise suppression.
tbh I see no real value to get this in AWD.. just do FWD and put snow tires.
The average consumer is actually pretty dumb. People assume AWD equals invincible in snowy conditions. A ton of people would be better off with their FWD cars with snow tires. But nope “It HaS TO bE An SuV AnD aWd”
Absolutely@@BoldBrandFlakes
AWD + Snow ties = win-win
It's hard to hear you over the road noise lol. Toyota is gouging people with the limited supply scenario. I bet they have lots full of vehicles that are just sitting keeping the demand and price elevated just like Hyundai did last year
Hi Matt! Thank you for mentioning the key ignition for the base LE! :)
is it just me or does this thing have no interior sound deadening ? it seems excessively loud
Decent looking car. Nice that it hasn't been dumped for yet more bloated suvs. Our first new car was a 89' Corolla.
Sit in a Prius before you decide... With the driver's seat all the way down, my hat was still hitting the ceiling. Getting in and out of the front door is more of a duck than I wanted every day. Once seated in the car, it was fine. Sitting in the back was a challenge - even slouching, my head was tilted to the right due to being against the ceiling. I'm 6 foot tall. The Prius isn't an option for some, IMHO.
Exactly!!!
when i price out a base prius on toyota site its around $29k, a base hybrid corolla non awd is just under $26k. Then when you look to see what s available in my area its mostly $34 to $37k Prius XLE, but the base Corolla is readily available
Matt, Hopefully you get to test one in the summer to see if mpg improves. It may also be the case that the new 2.0 Hybrid powertrain in the Cross and Prius is simply more efficient.
I have a 2024 Corolla Hybrid LE FWD. Averaging 60 mpg combined with hypermiling techniques. Several thousand less than the cheapest 2024 Prius. It works for me.
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience, glad you're enjoying yours!
fuel efficent is key to me do u think i should get front wheel drive or awd would it make much differnce u cant get leather in front wheel drive
@@S.s.s_88 If you live anywhere with heavy snowfall during sometime of the year, AWD will come in cluctch
@@phillipnguyen7877 I did my research awd is not worth even in snow the car is too low fwd is good enough
4 month update: Overall combined mpg is now 56.1 driving conservatively but hardly using hypermiling techniques anymore. Pissed off too many people driving too slow lol. FWD with snow tires should be good for most people.
I have the same exact vehicle but mine is a 2023. The MPG numbers do seem off and I keep mine on Eco mode. In the city the best I’ve averaged is about 44 on a great day. The highway is about correct. Other than that so far I love my 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD. About to hit 15k miles on it. No problems so far. Great ride. I love Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, makes commuting easy.
It's a CAR, its AWD and it's a HYBRID and it's NOT a Subaru, what's the problem🙄🙄🙄
Not everyone needs and/or wants every touch point being premium and FWIW I think it's a nice lookin' ride😇
People complain "where are all the cheap cars"...here you go, all boxes checked, wake the F up out there❗️
I do love the looks of the 2024 Corolla. I currently drive a 2017 Corolla SE and my car has the partial leather seats, I was sad to see the moved to cloth on the SE. My car also has 40 Inches of leg room and it was cut for the newer model to 34 inches, it also has the Toyota Safety Sense with the adaptive cruise. I would buy one of these, used tho!
We used to have our own North American version of the Corolla built for plus-sized American and Canadian people. The reduction of leg and head room with the TNGA 'Global' Corolla is inexplicable. Honda still caters models to the markets where they are being sold so hopefully Toyota will do the same in future.
@lalalal8111 we will agree to disagree lol
Very nice Corolla. I hope it doesn't have those cheap cloth seats. Oh no, it does have those cheap cloth seats. Too bad!
Based on all the reviews I've watched, and my own personal-use case where passenger and cargo room is more important than swoopy-good looks. I think it's harder to make a case for the Prius. Furthermore, according to I think The Smoking Tire duo, the Corolla's steering feel/response is better, and according to EVERYONE, outward visibility in the Prius is way worse. I know these aren't sexy things...but they're kind of real things and if you've got more than two people in your household, and you are in the "economy car" market for a daily driver, do-it-all machine, I just don't think the Prius makes enough sense. Frankly, I'd probably be cross-shopping/comparing the Corolla to the Camry Hybrid line-up...spend a little more and get? The Prius for me is the "no-man's land" car. Not practical nor fun/sporty enough to beat out a) more practical cars or b) more sporty cars.
For what it's worth, I spent over 2 weeks driving Priuses last year and had zero issues with visibility. It appears like it would have visibility issues but the reality, at least for me, was that there was none. Steering was pretty similar between this and the Prius to me, neither are going to impress enthusiasts with the steering. I approached this review from the perspective of someone wanting AWD since I assume anyone watching an AWD Corolla review mainly wants an AWD car, which is why I didn't bring up Camry. AWD Hybrid Camry is coming later this year but as of right now, that's not an option. To each their own, but I gotta say that at least for now the Prius is a hot seller so clearly lots of people like it, and the extra 56 hp makes a pretty big difference in driving enjoyment, while also being more economical.
@@MattMaranMotoring Interesting! Appreciate your perspective!
The difference between 44mpg and 48mph over 12,000 miles is 23 gallons… I say that is a small price to pay for the nicer looking 18 inch wheels.
Corolla has yet to be ‘premiumified’ like the civic, It’s still focused on the core values of cheap reliable transportation, desperately needs a redesign
This color is nice I going to look for it soon as of now iam looking at a se corolla in black roof and underground lower but non hybrid or a nightshade but it's only come in black or white. No big difference besides the bronze wheels...
I’ve had my awd corolla for over a year now! Except it’s a gr corolla
Too bad Toyota hasn’t updated the hybrid system. The new 2.0 4 cylinder has much more power
So overpriced, man
Mom can we have GR Corolla?
No, we have GR Corolla at home.
GR Corolla at home:
They didn’t change the 2024 Corolla from the past ones but they sure did up the price what they give you for an up price nothing
My Venza hybrid gets better mpg than you did in that corolla hybrid awd
Cool lil daily to have
my corolla hybrid LE fwd gets 52+ mpg
Not a fan of the front design or the headlights. The ride is also harsh on all but the best of roads on those larger diameter wheels & low-profile tires.
‘A little less for the Prius…”?? I hope you’re joking. They are THOUSANDS more, not a “little” more. Plus, they’re currently very challenging to find (a Prius), not to mention the DEALER MARKUPS, which are untenable. 😢
@@alexanderg117 in Canada, it’s a $10k difference for msrp. The hybrid awd Corolla with tax and fee is $35k, so you’d be paying $46k for a base Prius…
11:08 min - who needs EVs? 😉👌🏾
Remember when you were known as SubaruWrxFan??
Not gonna lie I don't think it's cheap feeling... I just don't think it's worth what they're charging for it these days. It's nothing special on the outside or in but if you get any decent features youre looking at 30k like wtf Toyota??
The Hybrid AWD for an around town car seems like a total winner. However, I'm waiting for 2025. My other pick was the coming Honda Civic Hybrid. However, the AWD is essential, but we don't want an SUV.
What would be perfect would be the Corolla Sport (hatch) Hybrid AWD.😒
I think they have gone way too premium. They need to be able to have a base car that’s lower towards the $20k range then have all the features just under $30k. AWD should be just above $30k. But the way they have it now with financing and taxes pushing $35k you’re then looking at the Camry.
Hard to justify? Is he kidding?
That’s like saying a diesel-electric locomotive is hard to justify compared to a steam locomotive. The railroad industry has been justifying them for over a hundred years and continues to do so today.
There is a major advantage for gas engine to generator to electrical motor to wheels versus gas engine to transmission to drive shaft to differential to axle to wheels. With the former, you get a lot of “micro-time” banging metal-to-metal contact. When that piston fires, it sends an almost instantaneous jerk-movement along the drive train. Over time, that takes a toll on all those metal moving parts including the engine.
With the latter, basically that firing piston sends its instantaneous power to “mushy” magnetic and electrical fields which absorb the shock, and thus put less wear and tear on the engine. (Think of the ease of banging together two steel rods compared to banging the ends of two magnets polarly the same.) Such an engine will last far longer (and more likely to stay out of the garage) than the purely mechanical power system, something train manufacturers have known since 1907, as well as Prius owners since 1997.
I've noticed a significant difference in mileage between driving on cold winter days (41mpg) vs warmer days (43mpg). I'm very mileage conscious, light on the accelerator and braking. If I drove this harder like I do in my Yaris, the fuel consumption would be significantly higher. I've only had mine since December so I'm hoping for better mileage in summer. At -10C (14F) or colder, the hybrid battery doesn't contribute as much and the car doesn't go into EV mode as much.
I have a 2021 hybrid,driving 75-80 mph on flatlands of ND gets me 44mpg.I love mine and have 40k on it.
I had a hybrid Fusion until it sadly was totalled. I noticed lower mpg in cold weather b/c the gas engine ran more often to heat the cabin. Hybrids use engine coolant to heat the cabin like any other ICE vehicle. Maybe that's why the low mpg?
That definitely has an effect but I didn’t think it would be a bigger hit than a normal gas car. Maybe it does affect it more though.
Winter formulation gasoline and denser air which requires more fuel to achieve the correct air/fuel ratio contribute to poorer winter mpg, as well.
Making up the $800 price difference between the Prius at 50mpg and this Corolla at 37mpg in gas savings would take several years depending upon the price of gas. MPG is a poor way to make a comparison, after all, the difference between 37mpg and 50mpg is roughly the same as the difference between 20mpg and 23mpg.
Hope you get to review new civic hybrid
I’m looking for affordability and reliability. I don’t care too much about extra features. Just cruise control and apple car play.
Any thoughts if this is the car that would fit what I’m looking for?
I can understand the Corolla hatch AWD but why this?
Usuallly i would always take a petrol car over an electric. This is the exception. This drivetrain is so unbeleivable dull and boring that i'd rather just take the electric car. It's like veerything in the engine is covered in 3 layers of maple syrup, so unresponsive and slow, and even when the engine does start making noise, it does not seem to impact the speed until about 5 minutes later. Horrible, horrible drivetrain, unless you're 80+ years old.
Every time I think I’d be ok getting a hybrid as a commuter, I watch a review and get to hear a CVT just screaming for dear life. Then I’m like “maybe I’ll stick with my premium-only turbo sedan for a bit longer”
Previous gen Prius I rented gave me 70 mpg. Mix of rural and highway driving. I wonder if the Corolla hybrid will do the same for me.
I like the front on the Prius better. I'm going to check it out with AWD and Hybrid. Thanks!
Awesome power train , technology and reliability . Good front exterior . Back exterior looks old . Interior looks cheap .
To justify this over the Prius, Toyota would have to increase all Prius models across the board about $2k and they could if they see the overwhelming praise the Prius is getting from the customer. A little bit of price adjustment makes things seem brighter when set correctly. ^_^
Please.. hybrid manual awd pushing 250 - 300hp when we want… that would be so cool 👄
Just got one in Dec out here in CA. 12k miles already 😅 Has some flaws, but I am loving the MPG!
Did you find out why your miles per gallon were so low?. If the low profile tires eat up so much gas why do they even offer them? Vanity?
I own four Toyotas, and three of them are hybrids. I wouldn’t out anything else.
You show one thing in this video that I appreciate about the Corolla hybrid, that the Prius has never had: an actual tachometer.
great video as always would like it in a hatch
I really like this generation of Corolla. However, I think I would prefer the regular SE/XSE version over this SE Hybrid. It's simpler, gets great mileage already, and cheaper. Oh, and it's a good bit faster and more fun too!
Matt's right. If you want a hybrid, get the Prius or the Corolla Cross Hybrid.
I have a 2023 LE Hybrid AWD, and my average including weekend drives to high altitudes is sitting at 45 MPG including riding around all winter on winter tires and a ski rack on the roof. Lowest tank so far is mid-30s, but that was in frigid weather. In the nicer weather, I see more like the high 40s to mid 50s without trying. At no point in my ownership have I tried to hyper-mile the thing.
Visibility in a Prius is bad
how cold was it when you were testing the corolla?
i'm getting 53mpg on my tank right now, in february, however the last few days have been in the 40s. in low 30s and below, you're going to see a dip in mpgs. naturally the prius you tested in the summer performed better (as would the corolla hybrid.)
Hybrids tend to get lower mpg in cold weather due to battery performance.
Toyotas have such a cheap feeling. Hard to explain other than painfully cheap. If only Honda would make an AWD Civic.
Agreed. Toyota quality is more like GM quality
This Corolla will outlast any new Honda and any new GM vehicle made. What’s important? How it feels or how it lasts?
@@J.W.W. toyota and honda is the same thing its reliable
@@J.W.W. Honda lasts and feels solid so easy choice in my book
@@naveenthemachine LOL gm is FAR worse than Toyota quality, hence why there's no more Chevy cruze.
Been on the waitlist for two years on this, still nothing.
Cold weather kills my Prius’s range. Even after the car is up to temp it seems like the engine runs a lot more. Goes from mid 50s to low to mid 40s
I found the corolla much more comfortable than the Prius.
A Boring car
You seemed completely bored in this car. That's a shame. RUclipsrs who get 100K cars for free advertising from the manufacturers shouldn't get to also review regular ass cars like a Corolla. You didn't recommend the Corolla? Did you hear yourself? Like all the other shills that car manufacturers take advantage of, you said we should get a Prius. You clearly didn't research the Prius because one equipped with BSM AWD sunroof etc. is not $800 dollars more. Stick to reading the owners manual to your viewers and stop comparing the car you have to other cars out of the class.
Oh boy, a Corolla fan that knows nothing about me and my channel, hooray! If you watched the video and paid attention you’d hear me say I did enjoy my time in it, but the Prius is better for barely more money. And yes, the nearest comparable Prius LE AWD is about $800. They get blind spot monitoring as standard and there is no comparable moonroof, only a much bigger fixed glass roof which isn’t a fair comparison. So yes, no moonroof, but otherwise $800 more for same features and way more power. Check the configurator if you don’t believe me. As for 100k cars and “shills”, only people with an axe to grind use that BS excuse. I’ve been a car reviewer for over 11 years and have never been paid by a car company, say whatever I want, and very rarely review anything over 100k. You can make whatever wrong characterizations you want to make yourself feel better, but I do my research and always review cars fairly, honestly, without bias and with an open mind. Sorry my take wasn’t what you wanted to hear.
Yes, winter has a significant effect on mpgs. It should be able beat the listed mpgs in the summer.
Hybrids really suffer from cold weather. They also don't like fast highway driving or super short trips. I got 33-37 mpg in my 2012 Highlander hybrid in the summer, but I was only getting 21-29 in the winter doing the exact same 7 mile one way commute. The hybrid system is just not efficient until the engine and battery are nice and toasty. This would totally be my choice if I was going to buy a new car, but I already have 2 solid vehicles so that won't be necessary.
Thanks for sharing your insight, good to know! I didn’t realize they were hit that bad in the winter. I’m used to a couple mpg hit in the winter on a regular gas car.
16:32 Pretty Biased Bro nit picky but what evs haha
0:41 2023? Your script writers are lacking… maybe if you fed us something other than kibbles and bits, and find a way to make the karate chop guy to sleep at night, we wouldn’t be messing up lol
😂😂
I’m torn between this and the 4Runner.
Too expensive. It needs to be 5k cheaper
The Prius is $7k more for me in Canada.
i want a sport performance model that would be a banger imo
Nice review. Hello from the North Hills of Pittsburgh ;)
18s, AWD, and hybrid on a Corolla. Talk about growing up! I’d take the 18s and the mileage hit over the 16s but that’s just me.
16s will give better road feel with the taller side walls.
the 18s definitely make the car look a lot more sporty, but im not sure it is worth the mileage hit. we have both corolla hybrid with 16s and hybrid SE with the 18s as fleet cars and the mileage difference is quite considerable. not to mention the tires cost difference between the 18s and 16s.
Great review Matt!
Thanks!
It’s the same car from 2019
Love my 23’ SE AWD
I’d rather get a Camry hybrid over the Corolla. Faster bigger roomier more features better ride handling etc
@@layne4376 when you factor markups not really
I have a Camry I don’t think it handles better than the small car
@@johnshukeireh5804 well the Camry has wider tires with bigger wheels though so that may help.
@naveenthemachine When is the last time you shopped for a car? I know the answer, but I still have to ask. You're not going to find Camry or Corolla Hybrids sold at a markup presently.
yes i had same expernce i think corrola handlles great @@johnshukeireh5804
Prefer this over a prius
That low mpg is alarming
do those head lights fit the other corollas like the 2021 2022 se corollas?
I believe so but I’m not 100% sure.
I'm kind of surprised by your mileage result! My '24 SE AWD is almost never below 45mpg thus far, even with single digit temperatures. The only exception would be a very short 2-3 mile drive when it doesn't have a chance to warm up at all. I've had it over 55mpg in city driving as well. Very interested in seeing what warmer temperatures will do soon.
what drive mode do you drive in?
@@ronb435Just normal, can't say I feel like I'm doing anything special. The lowest I can seem to get it is 44mpg if I set the cruise to 85-90mph on the highway.
@@timothymiller5384 thank you for the reply back
@@timothymiller5384 i am still learning how to drive mine, i had a honda hybrid i had to back off the throttle , does the corolla work the same way or do you just drive it
I like binge watching Matt’s videos
Thanks for watching them!
Front and rear parking sensors?
No, only the GR Corolla offers it.
Awesome review love this Toyota
Needs a manual and turbo and a 1.5 inch drop and it's perfect.... And add the apex body features
This is good car for hs and college students/first buyers
A 10 year old one or older. Not newer ones.
I'm 51 and think this is a great car regardless of age....
People claim these cars are inexpensive. I feel differently....
In Canada the Corolla Hybrid SE AWD cost me $35,000 OTD. That's not a small chunk of change.
I've never met a student who had that kind of money - even working full-time from junior high through to the end of college with a graduate degree.
@@dproulx222totally agree these things are easily 30k unless you get the basic base le. The car market is stupidshit right now. The average new vehicle cost is like almost 50k cuz everyone wants crossovers and SUVs. Who in the name of sanity are Corolla so much money
I prefer Prius also, at least from your reviews. Subaru impreza is impressive, especially for the money.