2021 Toyota Corolla LE vs SE | Which trim level is best for you?
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Since its inception, the Toyota Corolla has gone on to become one of the best selling cars of all time. The 2021 Corolla carries on this legacy with a load of options and features that make it stand out from the rest of the vehicles in the compact car segment. In this Toyota Corolla LE versus SE video, we go over two of the most popular Corolla trim levels. Watch to learn more about the differences between these two models, as well as the standard features that are available on all Toyota Corollas.
About the 2021 Corolla:
The 2021 Toyota Corolla will cater to car shoppers in search of value with five standard trim levels to choose from - L, LE, SE, XLE and XSE. Stock Toyota Corolla L trim levels are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 technology that includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, LED headlights, a rearview camera, 60/40 split-folding rear seats and a 7-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Wi-Fi Connect. Android Auto smartphone integration is a new addition to the 2021 Toyota Corolla spec sheet for this model year.
To upgrade the level of entertainment on your day-to-day commute, Toyota Corolla LE, SE, XLE and XSE trim levels employ an 8-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen display. Upper trim levels will add luxury and technology to your drive with a list of available features that includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, Toyota SofTex® synthetic leather upholstery, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, heated front seats, a nine-speaker JBL® premium sound system, a Qi wireless charging system and Toyota Smart Key® with Push Button Start.
Toyota Corolla models deliver a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient performance when you get behind the wheel at Downeast Toyota. Corolla L, LE and XLE trim levels employ a 139-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that is married to a Continuously Variable Transmission to make 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. Sport-tuned Corolla SE and XSE trim levels upgrade performance with a 169-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that when paired with the Continuously Variable Transmission will achieve up to 31 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. Corolla SE models are available with a six-speed manual transmission. For more info, visit: www.downeasttoyota.com/clp-20...
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I got a new 2022 Toyota Corolla LE in the color Black Sand Pearl, back in January. I’ve had it almost two months now & I love it 😍
I'll be shopping for the SE. Thanks for this video!
I just bought one. Yea im a cpl years late.
But i love this car and my 2 young boys love it!
Very sporty! Although I never hit the sport button....
Thank you for the comparison!
The le is better. No expensive rim damge, etc... the le 1.8 engine is tried and true and its been around for alloonnng time 🚗
Le is wack, SE looks better & sportier
I love the Corolla I was never a fan but I love the new generation I just trade in my LE 2021 for a SE 2021 I’m happy 🥰
The new generation has definitely made many improvements to the Corolla. We are glad you love yours!
Did they make any of the loan roll over? I have the SE and kinda want the XSE
Same here! Just traded my LE 2020 for an SE 2021 and I’m in looooooove with EVERYTHING about the SE!
@@jessicagrooms2198 how long did you have the car before you switched?
@@johnbruno392 I had the 2020 for two years.
I like the LE front better ,also without license plate! I own a silver 2021 and a 2022 same color as these two LEs!
I recently purchased the se and only wish it had a sunroof. Super surprised on what Toyota has done with the corolla
I have a 2020 SE with the Upgrade package. 1.5 years. Two Canadian winters ⛄. Keep the same 18 inches rims. Replaced the original Michelin 225/40 R18 All Seasons with Altimax 365 225/40 R18 All Weather. No scrapped front. No rim damages Comfortable seats. Happy with the CVT. A little bit of wind noise in highways. No problems so far. About 27,600 kms.
Thanks for posting. How have the General Altimax tires managed in snowy conditions? Any slipping or getting stuck?
@@launderedentertainment So far, only one winter with the Altimax. No problems with snow in the city, highway and rural roads. Not driven too much on ice. No slipping or getting stuck in snow.
Driving in a rural road during a snow storm I feel the car slipping on ice a little bit but nothing I could not control.
It's important to take into consideration that I'm more careful in bad weather.
@@OlivierHidalgo thank you for your honesty
Why do you need to change the original tires ?
@@montyi8 I didn't need to change them. I was curious about all weather tires vs. all season vs. winter tires and decided to buy Altimax All Weather for winter.
I was very happy with the Altimax tires during winter.
You have a great day!
My dad just bought a 2020 white color Corolla se and is sporty
How much is LE Corolla? The Hybrid also? How about XSE hatchback??? Are they all mede in Japan?? The other upper trims are not made in Japan right?? I hope the XSE sedan Corolla is made directly from Japan, that's the one i buy.
Where can I get those floor mats
I just bought a new LE...the CVT seems good when accelerating from full stop to whatever mph and vise versa, but when your in slow going traffic you can feel a slight bump when your between 13-17 mph...Is that normal?
Yeah, thats how CVTs operate, you feel a jerk when you’ve let go of the accelerator and accelerate again. Go easy on the accelerometer and it shouldn’t be too noticeable, unless your in dense traffic
Agreed with the previous answer. The rough operation of the throttle is detrimental to long term reliability of the transmission. I don't love cvts, but they get a bad rep from harsh users.
I bought me a 2020 Toyota Corolla se. i love it. The salesman tried to sell me one with the heated seats. And Heated steering wheel but I told him my butt never that cold that I need the seat to heat up. nor my hands so am not gone pay more money for that in a car
The SE Corolla is a great vehicle. Heated seats and a heated steering wheel are nice features, but not for everyone. We are glad you are loving your Corolla!
Does your model, the SE, have a sunroof and a push start button ?
@@fardowsaahmed5747 only on the se upgrade and the le upgrade
The SE is trying so hard I don’t like it the LE looks more beauty
Why does one look bigger than the other? are they both the same size?Can the 18-inch wheels be adapted to the corolla LE?
Both the LE and the SE are the same size. As for the wheels, the 18-inch wheels should be able to be fitted on a LE, you would just have to get a different tire size. We would recommend contacting your local Toyota Dealer to make sure it is something that they can do.
I worked at a tire and wheel shop if they are the exact same car there is no reason 18 inch wheels wouldn't fit, but I don't know if a dealer would swap them if not you could always purchase the wheels and have them installed at a tire shop.
Corollas are excellent little cars. The base 1.8L engine is okay, but if you like to hit the gas and accelerate quickly from a stoplight, then you won't like the L and LE design as they have a conventional CVT that is really sluggish at the start. The SE has a larger engine with a first gear that helps launch the car rather quickly right from the start, it is so much more fun to drive! But get a spare set of 15" rims with P195/65/R15 all-weather tires so potholes won't cause damage and winter snow won't be an issue. (Keep the alloy wheels safely stored away for when it comes time to sell the car).
Excellent all-weather tires: #1 = Michelin Cross-climate (ultra-quiet design) #2 = Nokian WR G4 all-weather. #3 = General Tire Altimax 365 AW.
Is highway ride noise of SE better (lower) than LE with the larger 18 inch vs 16 inch tires.
Does the LE cvt has the 1st gear ?
Or it's just for the SE trim ?
no price tag. why?
I love corolla my next car will be corolla.
I have the 2020 Corolla SE and I have wireless charging. I don’t see it on the 2021 edition
For 2021, wireless charging is available as an option on XLE and XSE models only.
wireless charging has always been a exclusive feature for the XLE and XSE
Le may be boring but will last and wear better than the SE. The Low profile tires shouldnt be on a small car. Adds unnecessary road noise to the cabin. Why do you need 18 inch rims on a compact car ? Makes no sense. The ground clearance on the SE concerns me too. I sense the front end will be scraped within months of owning that vehicle. The Corolla is a budget friendly economy car not a sports car.
The LE is way better and in my opinion more beautiful
@@Cinemagoer_64 no way, the LE looks boring comparing to SE
The SE is excellent in the way it handles but the seating is very uncomfortable.
how so? i wanna get this car sooo bad
@@alynnarutledge2371 i don’t think it is
i have one and find it comfortable
Why is is uncomfortable? I have one and I think the same
I think it’s fine
Can the LE version be fitted with 18-inch wheels?
18-inch wheels should be able to be fitted on a LE, you would just have to get a different tire size. We would recommend contacting your local Toyota Dealer to make sure it is something that they can do.
Thanks g
Is Mia Khalifa your relative?
push start button difference ?
Neither comes standard with push button start, but it is available as part of an add-on package.
Push button come with the apex edition
@@theguy9702 not apex only, my Corolla 2020 have push start button
I think Toyota should cut cost by just getting rid of the L making the le the entry cus its realy doesn’t have much! Then middle of the road. The XSe , then the top with Apex with all the guns and whistles. Just 3 models! With A couple packages make it simple that saves them money and throw in some extras for the people. Stop being so cheap a freaking Chevy Cruz LT used to have power seats heated seats and everything else. It was a cheap car with everything. If GM can do it Toyota can! You just cut cost by eliminating so many options. And for gods sake‘s would you stop with the white and gray and black give us some colors! Bright blue! red! Even yellow and green! Nissan is catching on at least they got orange!
Nice job- but lose that damned disco music background!!!! You don't need any music, which is annoying and distracting
Are they the same length?
Yes, they are the same length.
The se alloyed wheels makes the car look smaller. The Le wheels stretch it out more that’s why I like the LE better!
I hate low profile tires - sham - give me regular rims n tires on the SE XSE
Then get an Le or xle
Se
So what are you getting on the LE that you don't get on the SE?
The SE is a sportier 2L
With fancier 18" rims.
LE has 1.8L
Literally nothing
Money
@@davidschloeder5344 the se supposedly gets better mpg with the 2.0 though even still
He just explained it to u the se is the sport version on the Corolla and the Le is just the basic version of the Corolla
How much is SE?
The 2021 Toyota Corolla SE starts at $22,475 not including taxes and fees.
Corollas are cheap. Not a lot of difference between the two in price. Get the SE
How are they "cheap"? That's a lot of car/technology for 20 grand!
Price are not much difference. My daughter choose LE since she like basic model. SE a little too sporty and male…
@@AudiophileTubes it is cheap for new cars
Cvt transmission suck in Corolla no ?
I have an older Yaris with a 4 speed auto. Totally flawless operation. I don't think CVT can last as long as this tried and true setup. For just a few more mpg, I can't see it.
@@rusty358 Yea I know but what are we supposed to buy now if most or all come with CVT or ivt
i have have a 2021 se. no complaints. im sure the cvt will be fine. Toyota wouldnt risk their reputation by making a transmission that wouldnt last. plus the se and xse have an actual physical 1st gear which take a lot of wear and tear off the cvt. also it comes with a 5yr 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. just follow manufacturer recommended maintenance.
Thats why i bought 2021 se in a 6 speed trany.
Seen some with over 300k miles, but were taken care of. Some crap out at 150k when people abuse them.
LE is way too budget & stripped-down looking, & the front fascia is just god awful ugly compared to the SE/XSE trim sedans. Even the SE had some annoying corners cut to save Toyota $2 in cost, like the under-hood insulator molded-fiber mount pad piece missing (only comes with the XSE trim). The engine sounds way too whiny & annoying without it - which is why I had to go out & order one using the part-number for the XSE trim. Hell, even my 2015 Yaris SE hatch 5-MT had that part standard - WTH Toyota!?
Any confusion about any equipment level choices could have been avoided long ago by Toyota USA by not having chosen to change the nomenclature of what "LE" meant in the first place! DUH
What is "luxury" and what is "special" ?
I think the 2021 LE is awesome. It looks beautiful!
Ehhh...I dont buy this car for looks i buy it for reliability/gas mileage
@@nomaderic these Corollas are not reliable like before they use a cvt transmission and have or had issues
I can afford the LE .The SE not.
Price is not much difference but what model, trims and features will factors into the price. Example a LE with sunroof will cost a little more than one that doesn’t have it. Just check around with 3/4 dealerships nearby.