Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla AWD the BEST new compact car to BUY?

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @patrickmondragon2994
    @patrickmondragon2994 Год назад +44

    That sign behind you was perfectly lined up when you said "Let's Talk"

  • @bjsimon802
    @bjsimon802 Год назад +52

    I had two corolla, they were the best cars to save money. They are just practical and reliable and fuel efficient. This color is sharp

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your great thoughts from your ownership

    • @fastandfuriousman
      @fastandfuriousman Год назад +2

      My dad had 2 corollas, a 2006 corolla LE (he sold) and a 2021 corolla LE with convenience package (which he still owns to this day)

  • @bartosztomasz
    @bartosztomasz Год назад +22

    I'm so happy that Japanese people still produce sedans. As much I see and understand the utilitarian value of SUVs and crossovers I still believe we need beautiful cars too.

  • @tomokokishi3066
    @tomokokishi3066 Год назад +228

    Fun fact: Toyota Corolla sales in Japan are not as good as it's was in the previous generation , because the body size is now "too big" for many consumers .

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +30

      That’s very fascinating!

    • @TheFury295
      @TheFury295 Год назад +29

      Great problem for Japan lol horrible for the U.S 😂

    • @comicrandomness3289
      @comicrandomness3289 Год назад +42

      Lol. It's too small in the US. Jk to me it's good. I prefer cars. None of that SUV and pickup truck stuff.

    • @whyno713
      @whyno713 Год назад +10

      After driving mine for over a year I can see what the Japanese are on about, and I'm a big big yank.

    • @jed23ify
      @jed23ify Год назад +10

      The Corolla is too small in the U.S. They need to do what Honda did with the Civic and make it roomier upfront.

  • @tomokokishi3066
    @tomokokishi3066 Год назад +60

    Another great video by Joe. One of the few RUclipsrs to review the affordable, reliable, good looking, compact Japanese sedan, and it's an AWD.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +6

      That means so much! I love bringing them all to you

  • @bryanwashington9511
    @bryanwashington9511 Год назад +73

    I love this color! Toyota did its work with the Corolla, I'd definitely go for one just like this. Thank you Lori for your camera work and Joe bringing us more goodness from the NY Auto Show!

  • @ChairmanIlyaas
    @ChairmanIlyaas Год назад +101

    Toyota never disappoints, always improving.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +8

      You are so very right

    • @steve8803
      @steve8803 Год назад +4

      it's so boring. But, that's not toyota's fault. That's what the tree huggers want.

    • @GOD999MODE
      @GOD999MODE Год назад +2

      They disappoint with the worst driving experience. HP and torque figures are such a massive downgrade. If there's one thing that Tesla has proven, it's that you can add a lot more acceleration for no added cost on range/mpg. Why does the RAV4 Prime produce that kind of power and this car has to suck?

    • @Justaeuropeanman
      @Justaeuropeanman Год назад +16

      @@steve8803 It’s a Corolla, it’s not meant to be exciting lol😂

    • @ChairmanIlyaas
      @ChairmanIlyaas Год назад +2

      @@GOD999MODE it’s a Toyota Camry is not comparable to a Tesla, but this still a beautiful car and more affordable.

  • @richardking1
    @richardking1 Год назад +1

    I must give this guy thumbs up. I watched your review at 2x speed because I love your energy. IMO you're one of the all time greatest car reviewers

  • @rickeybradley2635
    @rickeybradley2635 Год назад +9

    Nice, affordable hybrid. AWD is a bonus, good job Toyota and thanks Joe for doing a variety of vehicles.

  • @Bigguns761
    @Bigguns761 Год назад +3

    best looking corolla ever.

  • @Bryantrincon413
    @Bryantrincon413 Год назад +2

    I just bought the 2023 corolla hybrid xle almost 3 weeks ago and im doing 62mpg way over the manufacturer 53 city 47 highway 50mpg combined, its insane i love toyota!! All i need now is to get the se rims on it to make it look cooler

  • @majidalmajid1111
    @majidalmajid1111 Год назад +11

    Great update from The best-selling car in history
    Thanks Joe 👍

  • @equestrianwhisky
    @equestrianwhisky Год назад +8

    I know it’s a weird observation, but whoever corrected the paint on that car did an incredible job. Most show cars I’ve seen have little swirl marks, micro-marring, and/or some haze, presumably from some frantic compounding before the show. This is really exceptional though.

  • @SteveJarek
    @SteveJarek Год назад +33

    Wait wow… that exact car is around $25k? Insane, what a value.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +4

      Almost $28K with AWD. Still not bad if you can find one at MSRP.

    • @ronaldhitchings1847
      @ronaldhitchings1847 Год назад +5

      Stripped down. There are no premium packages in this demo model. Premium packages could be available, which would send the price closer to 29k.

    • @SolidSL510
      @SolidSL510 Год назад

      30k in cali

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@SolidSL510 yep. I think AWD Corolla are hard to find in Cali. Most Corollas here are FWD and Hybrids.

    • @SolidSL510
      @SolidSL510 Год назад

      @@jml9550 I just bought one today. For 28k
      Been waiting since November last year

  • @victorshikhman
    @victorshikhman Год назад +3

    I think I can count on Toyota to maintain legendary Corolla reliability. I've owned two - 92 and 2005. A lot to love about this car, and it's taken me through some serious life changes, moves across the country, etc. Was always amazed how much I could pack it. It has always been a bit underpowered, and you get used to it, but the ONLY thing I've never gotten used to is the road noise. I looked into aftermarket solutions, but didn't wanna rip the floor up. If Toyota can give this a lexus-style sound isolation treatment, maybe as an add-on package, I might buy my third Corolla. It's a very nimble little car, perfect for a daily driver.

  • @sonalmalhotra07
    @sonalmalhotra07 Год назад +1

    Lovely Color on the car. Great Job Joe and Lori.

  • @InterstateRaziTV
    @InterstateRaziTV Год назад +3

    Great Video Joe! Very Informative!

  • @pulsevisionary
    @pulsevisionary Год назад +1

    This car looks absolutely flawless esp in this color combo with the gun metal rims just sick

  • @TalismanPHX
    @TalismanPHX Год назад +18

    Too many shiny back plastic trim pieces inside and out. It's going to scratch and dull very easily. The base Corolla Hybrid or Corolla Cross hybrid is where the maximum value happens. Good review Joe!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +3

      I can understand how you feel Daniel!

    • @crvdudecrossoverr6367
      @crvdudecrossoverr6367 Год назад

      so finky. do non shiny other than black, colors have some miracle resistance to life on the roads or something we dont know about? who wants plastic trim anyway. that turns sun bleach dullsville and is higher maintenance.

    • @krane15
      @krane15 Год назад +1

      Car makers just can't seem to get the memo that nobody like that. It looks great when its brand new, but a year or two don't the line and it going to look just awful. What's worse, they reduced it from the inside, and brought it to the outside. It just isn't a durable type of material.

  • @jordanspinar9147
    @jordanspinar9147 Год назад +13

    These are hard to find where I live, the AWD ones anyways. Interesting to see the changes made to this model year. Nice car!

    • @stevenrussell5937
      @stevenrussell5937 Год назад

      they're about 42,000$ canadian in toronto right now, used

    • @alvinsimba734
      @alvinsimba734 Год назад

      @Steven Russell you guys with your Ontario pricing, you guys are getting gouged left, right and centre. The regular corollas are not even there for sale even the lower trim ones due to many reasons.

    • @stevenrussell5937
      @stevenrussell5937 Год назад

      @@alvinsimba734 what reasons lol, there are lots of corollas for sale here of every trim. just the hybrids are expensive

    • @alvinsimba734
      @alvinsimba734 Год назад

      @Steven Russell here in maritimes to get a new corolla takes almost a year for gas version as we speak. The hybrid models take even longer. The used ones are way too expensive already

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 Год назад +8

    Great car for daily driving with that fuel consumption and it looks pretty good.

  • @susanjspaulding
    @susanjspaulding Год назад +3

    🤩Wow!! Excellent low price on this Corolla SE Hybrid!! Excellent mpg!! Fabulous content Joe and Lori !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @mogagabiselesego2536
    @mogagabiselesego2536 Год назад +3

    It's beautiful. I love it. But i would like to ask why it couldn't be both automatic and manual transmission????

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 Год назад +10

    My Corolla SE isn't a hybrid, but so far I'm averaging 35mpg. Is it fast? LOL Is it fun to drive? In sport mode it's fun to get in the twisties and it holds the road pretty well. Dependable and efficient in a good looking package.
    Thanks again for doing the hard work to bring us the BEST quality reviews.

    • @krane15
      @krane15 Год назад

      A fun to drive CVT? I don't think so.

  • @Hachi501st
    @Hachi501st Год назад +2

    I love Toyotas mind set right now. Doesnt care what Governments are trying to push and pushing back and doing what they believe

  • @n1rvana165
    @n1rvana165 Год назад +22

    Great video as always Joe! However one thing in this Corolla, it uses an eCVT, not a CVT which is pretty different since the the new CVTs are the ones with that initial first gear. Pretty much any new hybrid will be using eCVTs, which are built to be even more efficient than the CVTs that pure gas cars use.

    • @jameister12345
      @jameister12345 Год назад

      Joe does say eCVT at 5:51 if you listen again

    • @recognizelife8397
      @recognizelife8397 Год назад

      I was thinking the same thing. All their hybrids use ECVT not the regular CVT with the 1st launch gear and the belt for the rest of the gears.

  • @chemicle
    @chemicle Год назад +2

    A nice car - if you can get your hands on one. I ordered mine a year ago and there is no timeline on when it'll arrive.

  • @shawnfahey7243
    @shawnfahey7243 8 месяцев назад

    Hey! Joe Raiti, I agree that the AWD badge should be on the back of the car and not at the bottom of the rear of the car. Very nicely detailed video.

  • @v9237
    @v9237 Год назад +5

    With RISING gas prices I could careless about the 0-60……. Very impressed by Toyota! ❤️

    • @docholiday1967
      @docholiday1967 10 месяцев назад

      the accerleration is fine for what this car is. i enjoy my corolla very much.

  • @BradHallowell81
    @BradHallowell81 Год назад +1

    The direct shift CVT is only for the gas models. The Hybrids use an eCVT.

  • @rj9617
    @rj9617 Год назад

    The absolute last thing this car needs is another badge on the back. The AWD badge is perfect where it is. Love the car! Great color!

  • @danielmiller6983
    @danielmiller6983 Год назад +2

    I do agree with you on that awd badge. I’ve been seeing that allot lately with car companies. The placement on some of these badges are absolutely ridiculous. That is a pretty car tho

  • @jefflee6975
    @jefflee6975 Год назад

    A year too late! Got our daughter an SE last year bc the hybrid only came in one trim back then. Thanks for the great review Joe. Keep up the great work Lori.

  • @noway5976
    @noway5976 Год назад +1

    Joe, I really like your reviews, but love Lori’s camerawork (No offense to Steve 😂) Give her a raise!

  • @IamJay02
    @IamJay02 Год назад +3

    Awd in a Corolla like this is pretty dang cool

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood Год назад +1

    Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍 💯💯💯

  • @Theonestrongbusleader
    @Theonestrongbusleader Год назад +3

    This is the only sedan I must afford it Joe.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      I’m so glad that you are digging this one Jeremiah!

  • @mclarenspeedtail8988
    @mclarenspeedtail8988 Год назад +2

    I actually saw that in the NY Auto Show. It looked really nice

  • @KaiBiz
    @KaiBiz Год назад +3

    Probably gonna trade in my insight for this for my daily

  • @mystictk4149
    @mystictk4149 Год назад +2

    It’s a nice looking car I can’t lie about that at all.

  • @geoffl.3247
    @geoffl.3247 Год назад +3

    AWD Carolla is crazy! Leather seats and a manual would be a dream! 😅

    • @krane15
      @krane15 Год назад

      Who builds inefficient manual transmissions anymore? And who would buy one on a Corolla?

  • @Rocket9944
    @Rocket9944 Год назад +10

    Cool little car, excellent daily driver.
    Why do people care if it's a prop rod or not, let me tell you I have a newer car with Non prop rods, when those shocks start to fail it's a pain in the neck

    • @gsprings43
      @gsprings43 Год назад +3

      i don't get the pop rod thing either,,,have we gotten that lazy?

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +1

      My Lexus ES350 has shocks, don’t care if pop rod or not. Probably opened the hood like 2 times a year.

    • @Rocket9944
      @Rocket9944 Год назад +1

      @@jml9550 , You will care when the shocks fail and the hood hits you in the head or falls on your hands like mine almost did.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@Rocket9944 that’s on me if I am not careful on making sure the rod is not seated correctly. I have had numerous cars with pop rods and so far no incidents.

    • @Rocket9944
      @Rocket9944 Год назад +2

      @@jml9550 , I said shocks failing. Non prop rod.

  • @michaelbanko9965
    @michaelbanko9965 Год назад +2

    I was at the New York auto show last Friday. I saw some good stuff but several brands were missing which I would’ve liked to see. Some manufacturers were missing a lot of their cars too which was also a little disappointing.

  • @tylerhorton8537
    @tylerhorton8537 Год назад +3

    I personally would request 16inch wheels because I don’t like low profile tires because of ride comfortably.

    • @alvinsimba734
      @alvinsimba734 Год назад +1

      Get the LE trim for 16 inch wheels

  • @mohamadsobhi9733
    @mohamadsobhi9733 Год назад +1

    1st of Toyota lovers ❤

  • @gloriousgearhead5367
    @gloriousgearhead5367 Год назад +8

    Imagine if it had about 300hp for the same price 🔥

  • @tsenif
    @tsenif Год назад +3

    I love that gray.

  • @Scott-pn3np
    @Scott-pn3np Год назад +2

    Cool. But for me AWD means snow, and snow means you need higher ground clearance. I love my RAV4 but don't use the parking brake in winter if you wash it often.

  • @ezekielochieng8941
    @ezekielochieng8941 Год назад +2

    Finally an AWD Corolla.

  • @timmytime76
    @timmytime76 Год назад +1

    Mate that ceramic white colour ain't gonna stay white for long 😜 I like the aggressive look of the front grill.

  • @Pixie_x3
    @Pixie_x3 Год назад +2

    Love the color! I hope they have it for their RAV4 or Gr86 lineups

  • @Benscarreviews
    @Benscarreviews Год назад +5

    Great design and great little car!

  • @NYC-2-BKK
    @NYC-2-BKK Год назад +3

    I’m hoping to get a Corolla Hybrid one day as a daily driver….not sure if I would go for the AWD model but if you live somewhere where it snows a lot then yea I would try to get the AWD model.

  • @jeremiahhall2281
    @jeremiahhall2281 Год назад +2

    Great review!!! The price for this car is perfect. I'd trade in brand new 2022 Malibu LT for it if I could!!! We love you Lori and great work as usual!!!!!!

  • @Slim1986
    @Slim1986 Год назад +1

    One thing about Toyota, is that they will continue to improve their models

  • @jauxed
    @jauxed Год назад

    Wow toyota, thank you it's about time. Thanks Joe...I always anticipate your reviews.

  • @floridaroadways
    @floridaroadways Год назад +1

    They should have back pockets. I have a 2012 Camry V6 se with back pockets.

  • @johnclark7973
    @johnclark7973 Год назад +2

    My first car (hand me down from my parents) was a poop brown 1979 Toyota Corolla, in 1988. Had orange pinstriping. It was a looker. 😂
    This new Corolla though looks proper legit!! I like it a lot. Probably get it for my daughter this summer.

  • @janthonyht93
    @janthonyht93 Год назад +3

    “Maybe they should’ve put the AWD badge on the wheel 🤷🏻‍♂️” 😂😂

  • @user-yo8ab1ys9e
    @user-yo8ab1ys9e Год назад +1

    The Corolla Hybrid is an excellent vehicle for commuting.

  • @AleX-zd6bi
    @AleX-zd6bi Год назад +3

    Great color way. Wouldn’t mind seeing it on a rav4 hybrid xse instead of magnetic gray. MPG seems really great & those are the only hood things I could say about this car.

  • @soulknight89
    @soulknight89 Год назад +1

    Oh dang... I'm loving it. Could be my next car.

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 Год назад +3

    Looks really good with great mpg 👍

  • @mattmekhaeil
    @mattmekhaeil Год назад +4

    Toyotas next move is to bring awd to all the trims. Good start for the hybrid trim

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      So very true Matt

    • @markrobar8737
      @markrobar8737 Год назад +1

      If you can get away with using front wheel drive, you gain five miles per gallon.

  • @divinofuturo5616
    @divinofuturo5616 Год назад

    I literally had to pause the video because I love your sarcasm 😂 the awd badge placement instantly annoyed me and had me thinking the same thing 🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @m-a-r-v383
    @m-a-r-v383 Год назад +3

    Wish the infotainment system was similar like what you get on the Tundra, Sequoia, or the new Highlander. The smaller screen is just out-dated. Overall, I’m excited for this new AWD Corolla as another alternative similar to the Impreza

    • @sawyermartin4434
      @sawyermartin4434 Год назад

      The head unit in the Corolla is the same one as the one in the Highlander L, LE & XLE models & it has the same operating system as all three of the models you mentioned. As far as the size goes, I think it looks pretty good given the size class of the car. A lot of people prefer a modestly sized screen. To each their own though!

    • @flint9889
      @flint9889 Год назад

      ​@@sawyermartin4434 the previous years are a lot better looking. Like the 2020 hybrid I have. Lot more modern looking.

  • @ENTJ47
    @ENTJ47 Год назад +2

    Definitely a looker!

  • @maxineoliver7404
    @maxineoliver7404 Год назад

    Great car, and Happy Easter!🚗

  • @chefchrissmith
    @chefchrissmith Год назад +1

    Really nice and the Color😍

  • @gilflores1032
    @gilflores1032 Год назад

    Great Review. What color is that? It looks awesome. I plan on buying one in the next couple of weeks. I live in California and I need something more economical, but still stylish. The Corolla is the way to go!

  • @jeanclaudecollin3056
    @jeanclaudecollin3056 Год назад

    I like this front of Corolla sedan in Europe is different thanks for this nice vidéo grettings 🥰🇧🇪 6:28

  • @texasmade9727
    @texasmade9727 Год назад

    Bad ass video bro! I LOVE the color of this car. For all my Aircraft Mechanic homies….this color, is the color of Hot Pro-Seal! 😂😂 I legit want this exact model!

  • @goranyordanoff3919
    @goranyordanoff3919 Год назад +1

    uhhh NO, the price is not 25k. The price for this vehicle is $28,000 if you can even find one without all the 'port installed option' garbage that the distributers tack on.

  • @marcusturner5291
    @marcusturner5291 Год назад

    Nice review keep up the good work Joe

  • @MEAMarco91
    @MEAMarco91 Год назад +3

    $25,000 msrp for that is a damn steal.

    • @docholiday1967
      @docholiday1967 Год назад

      The last one I saw for sale at a dealership listed at 39900. Good luck getting one for 25k. My 23 se hybrid fwd infrared edition was 32k

  • @ramdahal590
    @ramdahal590 Год назад +2

    Ain’t noooo wayyyyyyyyy ALL WHEEL DRIVE????? Definitely buying one for my girlfriend

  • @moosestanggang
    @moosestanggang Год назад +1

    Really had me hyped with the awd and electric motors and the put a na engine in it.. come on man why no turbo

  • @derekgaliee4351
    @derekgaliee4351 Год назад

    Hi Joe & Lori Great Job 👍

  • @ancientruinsofficial
    @ancientruinsofficial Год назад

    That color is amazing 😮

  • @alinaqi6926
    @alinaqi6926 Год назад

    I just ordered Corolla sedan SX hybrid. Now i feel i made good decision. Thanks for sharing the worthy information 👍👍

  • @Ghanshyam00000
    @Ghanshyam00000 Год назад

    This Toyota Corolla 2023 colour is awesome I like the wheels, especially the V shape however red stitching front looks great seats are very nestled i like this car's reviews Joe you are an evergreen person to the car reviews

  • @Calleseprro
    @Calleseprro Год назад +1

    An advice to anyone planning on buying a corolla with that white interior, just know that if you tint the windows that white interior will blind your view, i owned an apex for a while and it had the same interior, and i tinted 5% all my windows and it was total nightmare, oh and aso the interior of the new corollas/camrys they scratch so easily!!

  • @PhilPhil240
    @PhilPhil240 Год назад

    I wonder why Toyota puts fog lamps on the Corolla and not the Crown/Camry? Great review!

  • @pedronegro136
    @pedronegro136 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your reviews this one in particular because I owe a 2010 Corolla S and I’m looking to upgrade maybe to 2025 and beyond. Thank you for reviewing even the low end economical models vehicles

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  9 месяцев назад

      You are so very welcome Pedro!

  • @kevinephily8357
    @kevinephily8357 Год назад

    What's that colour exactly called.? And what's the colour of the interior too cause I think it's a perfect matching

  • @krismueller7843
    @krismueller7843 Год назад +1

    Gotta zonk any vehicle that uses incandescent bulbs anywhere on a vehicle. It’s 2023, LED should be the standard for every trim, even base.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      I can totally understand where you are coming from

  • @Hwillijonl
    @Hwillijonl Год назад

    Looks great. Great review.

  • @HumanBeingSpawn
    @HumanBeingSpawn Год назад

    Another great review. However, it was hard to see the profile because of the glossy reflection due to the lights

  • @richardbarreto6205
    @richardbarreto6205 Год назад

    This is a great price point for this Toyota Corolla SE Hybrid.

  • @revistadearmas
    @revistadearmas Год назад +5

    Cant wait to see that Corolla Lifted! With All terrain tires 😂

  • @emmanuelrodriguez1043
    @emmanuelrodriguez1043 Год назад

    I’m from NY and follow you, I better see you out there when I go 😂! Thanks for the great and entertaining reviews! 💪

  • @claudesalazar6214
    @claudesalazar6214 Год назад

    I have a 2020 SE Corolla with a 169 hp, Im getting about 33 mph. Not a bad commuter. Just a few things I need t zonk this vehicle for not have auto android. It only has Apple car play. Not a fan of Apple phones. Though this car handles very sporty and fun to drive. Go with the XSE model instead.

  • @InuranusBrokoff
    @InuranusBrokoff Год назад

    1 million subs soon!

  • @Johndl1988
    @Johndl1988 Год назад

    Toyota needs this AWD to be up there again because the new Honda civic is way better.
    I love Toyota/Lexus but the Corolla was left in the dust by the civic. I drove both of them and the civic won overall. Everything about the corolla felt like it would fall apart in your hands and cheap quality materials also. For a few thousands more the civic is the better bargain for sure.
    I hope joe doesn’t mind me commenting on there. I love your professionalism bro and it means I watch all your all your videos 😂

  • @TimeisReel
    @TimeisReel Год назад +1

    There is nothing wrong with Prop Rods. They work every time

  • @psychiatry-is-eugenics
    @psychiatry-is-eugenics Год назад

    8:14 Toyota hybrids don’t have belts.
    5:25 hybrid ? No orange high voltage cables ?

  • @jayduke3373
    @jayduke3373 Год назад

    4:20 jeesh harsh criticism from Raiti's rides , he really took to Toyota on that one

  • @manavmohindra9238
    @manavmohindra9238 Год назад

    Hey I was wondering which package this is? I wana get this exact package from dealership. So far this package seems the most appealing to me :)

  • @jaimecortez3601
    @jaimecortez3601 Год назад

    The Corolla looks great but the only thing i would zonk is the white in the interior.

  • @jtscotty007
    @jtscotty007 Год назад

    Love my 2023 Toyota Corolla hybrid. I have it in the blueprint and front wheel drive only. I live in Texas and don’t see the need for AWD. Other than that it’s so smooth. Especially living in the city do a lot of stop and go traffic.