The 2022 Toyota Corolla XSE 6-Speed is a Fun-to-Drive Sporty Hatchback
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- Toyota's best-selling car, the #Corolla has never proven to be particularly fun or engaging since the 80s. #Toyota has changed that with the newest-generation #Hatchback by offering a 6-speed manual and fun, yet practical styling in this #XSE trim. Now the wait is on for the performance-focused #GRCorolla
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I drove the 2.0 hybrid version we get here in Europe earlier this year in the GR sport him level and it was actually an absolute hoot! No wonder they”ve sold more than 50 million of these. 😀👍🏻🚘.
Agreed
the fact that the 2.0 hybrid was “fun” has nothing to do with the 50 million sold units because most of them had different powertrains.
Can’t wait for the GR Corolla. Gonna be high demand once announced.
Gonna cost 45k
@@JJ-mh3hb it’s actually 8 grand cheaper than the Golf R
@@JJ-mh3hb Doubt it. It will most likely be sub 34k. It can't be more expensive than the 2.0 supra.
@@TonyCrispruby Well if you look at UK pricing, Supra 2.0/3.0 is relatively linear to US prices (us vs euros) So that is the reason I estimated low 30s for base and mid 30s for circuit.
I was at a dealership a few days ago, I set one up the way I want it. It was a core trim with all the posible options and it worked out to be about $40k. No problem. I was about to sign the dotted line and play the waiting game for them to put in the order to have it built when the dealer came at me with a $20,000 up charge for the car. All said and done, they wanted me to finance $67,000 for a CORE GR Corolla. Sorry, I'm not spending Porsche/Vette/Beamer money for a Corolla. I don't care how cool it is. Thieving bastards.
I bought the Corolla Hatchback XSE (2021) with manual transmission as a daily driver vehicle to replace my 2013 Civic that I “gifted” to my new-driver daughter. I chose it specifically because of the manual transmission and specifically because “it’s a Corolla”. I know it has the potential to outlive even the best Hondas, and that should really be its selling point. It turns out to be more fun to drive than I expected, even though it isn’t quick by any measure. But it should never even be considered as an enthusiast’s car - it looks way faster than it actually is. So then….looking forward to one day maybe parking it’s speedy little brother right next to it if I can get my hands on a GR Corolla 😊
I purchased a japan-built 2020 TNGA Corolla SE sedan 6-MT & ended up trading it in after 2.5 years due to numerous issues. Toyota, like Honda, are today living on an outdated reputation for quality/reliability IMO.
@@inctru 🤔🤔🤔🤔?????
@@inctru You must have bought it USED.🤢🤮🤯😱🙀
@@microminiskirt Nope, bought it brand new. They don't build Toyota's like they used to.
How about Honda Civic 1.5 or 2.0 turbo, hatchback in 6spd. Manual??🤔
I daily the 2019 version of this. It’s not fast, but it’s a great daily. I’ve got 60K miles on it with no issues.
It's definitely a more fun looking hatchback than some of the others on the market. Nice blue too.
I really like the review format, cameras, angles, pov, etc. along with the questions it seems really interesting.
Thanks Mark!
Love the humor in the video. “What you see is the muffler” 😂
Kirk, Someone asked if this was the new Matrix and I would underline your response by calling this Corolla hatch the Anti-Matrix. The Matrix was about space, utility, flexibility and efficiency in a small package. This generation of Corolla hatch is about refinement, fun and relative efficiency in an even smaller package. BTW I was surprised you fit in the back, it just goes to show how many definitions of 'six feet tall' there really are ;-)
I'm shocked he got back there. I'm only 5'9" and struggled to fit in the backseat.
Kirk you're doing great videos. The different angles, the quality of the picture, it's awesome. And now you've got this interactive thing going on with the questions...great addition. I'm not a fan of this vehicle. The video just started playing but I enjoyed this.
OMG! Thank you so much 🥰
It's comparable to a Honda Civic Sport & up. No way an Si.
I drove one not long ago. Handling was softer than a Civic, but similar to a Mazda 3. I liked it a lot, but my wife far preferred the Civic Coupe which we bought. (It also edged toward the Civic's superior handling ). We get excited about good gas mileage more than acceleration, for that once a week flooring it out in the desert and gas over $4.25@gal. My gas mileage from day one is 39.5 mpg! And I opted for the CVT because Honda and Toyota have CVT's that run perfectly (unlike Nissan's JATCO CVT trash). Overall, this is a wonderful car, fun to drive, but nothing in this car is cutting edge...like the Si.
Handling is more about the driver than the car.
Isn't this a competitor to the Civic sport hatchback 6MT instead of the Si?
eyyy Kirktopolis with the clean review!
I would absolutely agree with the fact that the buyer is at the mercy of the market. Right now I see Corolla hatchback's selling for prices that are just plan dumb, and I got lucky with mine because it was at a Chevy dealership that wanted to get rid of it. Sad times :(
Great review Kirk!
Thanks Myrco!
I love my 6speed XSE hatchback pearl white. Love the color
You sir have a unicorn. I envy you. i ordered mine 4 months ago and still waiting.
Civic Si sedan at 200hp, a direct competitor for a Corolla hatchback at 168hp? I disagree with that statement.
0-60 7.5 seconds with the manual per almost every auto publication. This is probably due to the fact you can hit 60 in second gear. Certainly adequate. Also, the car has dual injection with both port and direct which will prevent the carbon build up that is common on direct injection cars. Should be very reliable for a long time. The price markups are just crazy. I can't believe early during the pandemic you could find used varieties with 5k miles for 19k and new ones for 22k.
7.5s with Perfect drag surface and perfect conditions.
I showed real-world 0-60. Cheers
@@KirkKreifels oh I know and I think most of us would do about the same as you. Only said that to show it "is" capable of a bit faster.
Jesse yeah I never go by the paper numbers. They say my Sti will hit 60 in 4.7-5.2 seconds. For me it takes about 6 seconds as I don’t launch my car or bounce of the rev limiter. I had a Corolla before and it typically took 8- 9 ish seconds from 0-60.
@@KirkKreifels What is the top end speed on corolla and camry sold in USA ?🤔
What is top end speed for corolla 6 SPD. and camry with 8 spd. Automatic for USA MARKET. ??
What is O TO 60 time for camry?🤔
Black roof seems more suitable for melting ice and I'd like a white top for the hot states. But no biggie. I wouldn't be surprised if they eventually bring some econo cars back. I wish they'd bring the "box" back.
I got a 2020 Corolla hatch CVT yesterday and I already love it. Yeah its not fast and you're not gonna win any races but coming from a jeep this thing is really fun to throw around corners and its got plenty of power for everyday driving and a bit to spare. Fuel economy is great and at 6' 2" i can fit behind my seating position comfortably. Also cant beat toyota reliability.
Great video kirk!!! But you had me laughing when you said, “I would love to have a tip like that” 😂🤣😂🤣
Glad you enjoyed it.............
Krik. You are the best you tuber and I always look forward to see your videos
You're too kind!
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Excellent review. Never pay over MSRP for any vehicle!!
Thanks David! I agree!
Agreed! I don't want to pay MSRP anyway but in this roller coaster economy, MSRP is the realistic approach.
You’re a pretty cool dude, Kirk. Ty for the review
Happy to make videos. Thanks for watching.
Slow car fast = everyday fun.
thanks Kirk.
I like it for what it is a "Japanese Built Hatchback" from Toyota, as I've come to expect Toyota never puts true sport as a priority. Looking forward to the GR Corolla that's to come
That 0-60 seems crazy high, we measured the 0-60 on my buddy’s stock 20 se on a really bad section of road and the slowest time was 7.7
GR Corolla forum rumors say the GR Corolla could hopefully show up at the end of March or early April at a drift Event
My lips are sealed.
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Thanks Kirk. That’s a great review. Can’t wait for the GR corolla. And I’ve already put the deposit down for one at the local dealership. I’ve heard leaks from japan say it’s possible to get an 8 speed auto transmission which is testing on the gr Yaris. I just don’t think it works. That’s too much going on under the hood, probably can’t fit the torson diff on the front axle for the auto version
5:20 that was a pretty simple omission.. even the Corolla sedan w the 1.8 has a real exhaust. Also we need that 2.0L hybrid version asap!
Ok I'm calling you out Kirk! You cannot get the upgraded stereo system in the Corolla hatch in a manual speed transmission. Go online and try to build it. It doesn't allow you to do it with a manual speed transmission. I have no idea why! I would have had this car in my driveway 2 years ago had it done so.
Waiting for the GR Corolla
Can't wait for GR Corolla :)
I’m really hoping the reason the GR Corolla has taken so long to come out is because Toyota decided they’d make a middle ground between the regular hatch and the GR Corolla. The GR Corolla would sell out so quick that making a middle ground Corolla would make more sense. Especially for those who want a bit of a sportier Corolla (quicker, sharper feel, more aggressive, etc.) without paying performance car prices like GR Corolla buyers are going to end up doing.
Agreed
middle ground corolla would be with the 2.5L engine
@@tinhinnh 👍
@@tinhinnh or a detuned version of the G16E with around 220hp & no 4wd
@@dwayneis371 using the mass produced 2.5 would be cheaper like the last rolla xrs that used the camry motor and save the g16 for the halo corolla
Its been 4 months since i ordered my nightshade hatch should get it any day now
Interested in a spreadsheet comparison video on the Corolla cross hybrid powertrains, I would love to buy one if it’s not the same horsepower as the Corolla hybrid.
Use to work in South Florida From Dadeland Mall to Jenson Beach. My office store was Mall@163rd St. love seeing south Florida again.
Geting close to 20 years with my Toyota's, I regret leather interior. My Tundra SR5 cloth inter is fine, & on my Limmited the leather needs replacing and is parked. Now on my Corolla, found that Scion TC 17 wheel fits the Rolla.
I love small cars! I like the Corolla especially the last 3 gens. I'd have a blast with that little stick hatch back its about driving not about hp respect the driving not just the hp ;)
Would you be able to demonstrate more clearly the Rev matching feature in the Corolla?
Also, could you compare with the Mazda 3 manual as well?
Crazy to think that the current manual corolla revs higher than the civic Si. That being said, the Si clearly has the edge over the interior and fun-to-drive factor.
Can I get a Corolla with 6 spd. Hatch in optional white pearl white exterior with red leather seats?🤔
It would be really cool to see some volvo reviews with Q&A
My 2005 Matrix XRS 6spd is 170hp with a 0-60 of 7.1sec. now that is not a super car level speed but does catch most by surprise for a small wagon. Is it worth trading into the Corolla hatch? New tech, safety features, better fuel economy, regular gas vs the premium I have to put in....but does this motor match up to the 8400 redline from Yamaha.
I got my base model 2021 SE hatchback for 24,500 in California it was the last one on the lot and they had it in the dark metallic grey. I really wanted a manual but like it was said it would've taken several month to have one shipped in the aqua teal or red in a manual that I wanted.
I hope they bring the Corolla Hatchback Hybrid to America.
The grill family resemblance to the gone, but not forgotten Avalon is, well, 'interesting'...
Toyota needs to hurry up with the GR Corolla already.
They can hurry up but we’ll still be waiting to get one. Lol
The Corolla is definitely the easiest car to live with, but I know for enthusiasts, not being as engaging makes the Civic the more appealing choice. If you just commute and need a appliance that will engage you with its three pedals, the Corolla is a good choice. Honestly, I'd sacrifice the better styling of the hatch and go with the SE 4 door with the manual, at least you get better rear space and a moonroof. Had I not owned a Corolla before, I might be driving a sedan because the hatch just seems way too small for me.
If I was happy with a 1985 Honda CRX 5 spd. Manual (CARBURATED), WILL I BE HAPPY WITH THIS HEAVIER Corolla with 168 HP?🤔🤔
This car definitely has better comfort and styling than the competition, but it’s no racecar 😅
I think it's more of a competitor to the Civic sport?
i want to wait for the gr corolla but ive been hearing really bad markups for it and this is California. ive been hearing similar prices markups as the civic type r which discourages me to transfer my deposit for one. Also if you want 6spd manual xse, good luck. I put my deposit in november and still nothing. I really think maybe ill get it in late summer. It might be different on the east coast, but in Socal, might be longer.
It’s safe to say the first year will be rough but afterwards it should be easier
Not sure that this car is comparable to the Si, maybe the sport trimmed civic with a manual. I'd like to see a comparison between this car and the new gen civic sport since starting with this gen the civic sport has the NA engine instead of the turbo
That's my next car. In manual of course.
Real 0-60 test drive good to see. Some do half of the rev range which is 3000 something. You feel the power over 4000 and it’s Ok to drive faster unless you’re doing a car break-in up to 1500 miles. I think the real restriction is not going over 55 miles an hour in that amount of miles under the 1500. So it’s not a fast car but it’s definitely not a slow car either a least the manual is slightly faster.
can you do a video on a cvt corolla se sedan?
The SI is night and day betwe all around over the Corolla hatchback ... The interior design and quality is much better in the SI in my opinion.
Easily best car overall in the segment (not counting hot hatches) with a manual imo. Sadly I guess it is close to impossible to get one with manual now. It's already hard before the shortage thing. And if you want a particular color combination and trim on top of the manual...good luck with that. It's interesting that they decided to put iMT in a non-performance commuter car back in 2019, and still to this day a super rare feature for a manual car. Many performance cars doesn't even have it lol
where is this in Florida?
I wanted this Corolla xse with 6speed but they're like unicorns to find here in Canada, they don't exist. I woulda ordered one but I needed a car ASAP for work because my old car (2017 Corolla) was ruined by a person going thru a red light. Went for a test of a 2021 Mazda3 Sport GT manual and fell in love then they told me a 22 Mazda3 Sport GT AWD in Platinum quartz metallic was built and in transit from Japan so I put my money down fast. The market is awful right now but Mazda sold me a car at MSRP so no more Toyota for me.
I love cars, small sporty and premium cars I enjoy your reviews and videos! Don't stop reviewing small cars!
Congratulations. Canada can't sell above MSRP like in USA
@@KirkKreifels really, they're not supposed to? It still happens, I wish there were something I could of done because I wanted to look at a civic hatchback but when I saw the dealer had the prices bumped up a few thousand over MSRP I just went elsewhere. Must be a regional thing here, who knows. I did travel out of the city to get my Mazda.
it´s loud inside, the engine is not very powerfull, the second row and trunk is very small, the shifter has very long ways, no USB in the second row, relatively high price for this small hatchback but it´s reliable and that´s maybe the only pro for this car.
Honestly I think the SE is a much better buy. Basically all the same stuff minus seats and some electronics but for an MSRP of around $21000 USD. For $26000 I'd much rather get a Camry or for a little more a Camry hybrid
Did he turn off traction control? It's not that slow, picking up speed, better than expected
Delete all the plastic: instant space and instant upgrade. Anyway, glad to see some authentic 😏 JP made essential Toyota bread and butter models. The Rev hang and the gear spacing eh. Needs a diet and maybe a pedal program or piggyback interceptor module to get instant throttle response. Hatches or wagons (lowered rav4s) should rule the day. The sedans trunk lid is too small for boxes.
I love the Exterior design on the Corolla Hatchback...Also because it actually comes w/ an Independent Rear Suspension!.....ONLY crap I do not like is the Interior Design especially w/ the Superglue'd Tablet thing on the dashboard!...Ugh!...
when it comes as an Hybrid...I will buy the hatchback!!!!
What were the RPMs at 65 MPH?
Yeah the sedan XSE rear bumper looks better with the mold for the exhaust.
Corolla is comfortable well build and excellent value. So only the civic is better
Perfect car for the speed camera infested New York
I believe that all new Toyota models come with an actively cooled EGR system for greater fuel economy. See, at the higher revs engine produces a ton of heat so quickly that its cooling system can't effectively cool it, which can harm the engine. Earlier on this phenomena was countered by rich fuel mixture (where executive fuel acts like a coolant because there's not enough air for burning it). While effective, this strategy isn't exactly fuel efficient so in the 2000s automakers started to use recirculated exhaust gasses for cooling purposes, because they practically don't react and don"t burn, they are mostly there to fill the volume (+ it's a good way to lower harmful emissions by more through burn). The latest adjuration of this tech employs a radiator system for active cooling of exhaust gasses which completely eliminates the need of enriching fuel mixture for cooling purposes and even allows for much leaner fuel mixture than it was possible before. I think that Mazda with their Sky-active was the first one to deploy this tech in mass production vehicles.
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Unless they radically changed this car since I drove it in 2018, this is just a tarted up Corolla and is nowhere near a competitor for the Si or anything else in that class. It's not a bad thing, but what it says it is and what it is are two separate things.
Also one of the most bizarre, if not memorable, test drives I've been on. The dealer was a former club bouncer and spent the whole test drive going into graphic detail about the breasts of the women he dated. Seriously, all within a 15 minute test drive.
When?
You forgot to put your car in sport mode the dash will turn red and you get more performance ... 😁 I own one too ...!!!
I really want a blue XSE as a daily. But they are absolutely nowhere. Like why is it so hard to find a corolla? I want the manual but even the cvt is hard to find. Guess i’m gonna have to get the GR? Not complaining.
Not a fan of various front & rear styling elements. The hatch needs a good refresh to fix the fugly.
This or the GR Carolla.. hm... i'm going for the GR baby!
What do you think the MPG would be if you only beat the shit out of it? 4500RPM to redline
Did Toyota eliminate the 6 speed manual on Corolla Hatchback for 2023? Really disappointed if they did. My husband likes this car but does not want automatic. He wants a regular 6 speed that runs on REGULAR unleaded gas not PREMIUM.
clutch like butter lol it's a cute car but i prefer the civic si
nice reveiw its a utiliteraen car
Is this really THAT much smaller than the Matrix? The Corolla Cross is way bigger than my 2007 Matrix. It does seem that the cargo area and rear seat space are smaller, but the over all packaging is in a similar footprint. What's your take on this?
Edit: also, I feel like the Corolla hatch is definitely the direct successor to the Matrix. In the Matrix owners manual if my memory serves me correctly, was literally called the Corolla Matrix. The Corolla Cross is definitely also a 'successor' because just like the Corollas, Priuses, UX, among other models, it is designed upon the Toyota TNGA-C ("GA-C") platform. However, it's definitely a lifted CUV. And YES I know Toyota called the Matrix an SUV... but COME ON it's a freakin hatch. 😂
this is or a 2017 ct00h f-sport with 60k miles? ct about $4k cheaper.
The 2.5 with 206hp would make it a proper hot hatch. Toyota has nothing in this category. The GT86 is a totally different design and configuration.
Toyota has nothing in its portfolio to compete with this.
Man, I like how it looks, but is darn slow compared to a hot hatch...is it still a 1.8 16v naturally aspirated engine? If yes...it is fun only in a Miata..that is just slow..
I don't understand comparing this with an SI when the regular Civic hatch with a 6MT exists... Which is what this competes with. I own a 19 hatch and I love it, probably trading in for another when the lease is up.
Pristine edge
No helical LSD option?
No......
also not comparable to a SI ....A CIVIC Sport , more likely
Lol it’s does not have a turbo. That’s the difference
This 0-60 time has to be false. My Honda HRV with 140 hp and a larger curb weight is in the low 9’s.
Mazda 3 with the 2.5 engine is better, bigger engine with more torque and power, nicer interior and sold with lower mark-ups.
Except in order to get a stick in the Mazda you'll need to pay around 30k, whereas you can get the Corolla with a stick for 22k at the lowest. That's a pretty big difference.
@@StopWhatYerDoing Only keyboard warriors who dont actually buy cars care about MSRP. Also this video is about the hatchback, not the sedan, the hatch isn't anywhere close to 22k. And even if you include the sedan Corolla manual start around 26k irl, not 22k and Mazda 3 manual at 29k not 30k.
@@Mgoblagulkablong When did I mention the sedan? A manual SE Corolla sedan is more expensive than the hatch. Plus I've got an order in for a manual Corolla hatchback, so actually yes, people who buy cars do care about MSRP, especially in this shitty market. Starting MSRP on the SE manual Corolla hatch is $20,915. Price for the manual Mazda3 is $29,960 as built on their website, not included delivery fees. I love the Mazda3, but for most people 30k is too much to pay just to get a stick, especially when it can be had for thousands of dollars cheaper in another car.
The design of the car is phenomenal but performance ie meh but for me, thats enough tbh.
you probably don't have much experience with manual transmission, I did 0-60 in 7.7s. you are shifting gears way too slow.
Why are you driving that thing in flip flops! Lol, c’mon Kirk!
EarthRunners are Superior to flip flops
European driver here. Please dont drop the clutch so abruptly and wear proper shoes. Americans really don't know how to drive a manual.
Competitor to the SI🤨…not at all
I love the corolla . Only civic is better
I drove this, its needs another 40hp, my 2012 VW gti was better , but for sure not reliable
I really dont understand people who compare this to an Si. The Civic is basically a mid-size now, and doesnt have nearly as much standard features as the Corolla. Not to mention that 1.5 turbo and all of its problems.
Not saying the Civic is bad, but both cars have advantages and disadvantages.
The Corolla imo is more comparable to a Mazda 3...
You are shifting too quickly
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