We picked up one last month for my wife. Got it for $24,800. The only option was the floor mats. My wife loves it. There are a lot of people out here that just want basic reliable transportation.
We have a Toyota Aygo for that kind of money😢😢😢😢not available in the Usa, but two sizes smaller than a Corolla, even under a Toyota Yaris, also not available in the Usa.
I picked a 24 LE hybrid 8 months ago, i got it for same price you paid with floor lines, cargo net, rear bumper etc. I been getting 36 mpg but I idle a lot in parking lots as its my work car and I have to eat lunch it in. The automatic braking I had to turn down, it slows way down for corners below even posted limit.
Some notes on your review: I have one of these bought several months ago in Denver. I found this without the addons, so my price was 24.5k. These are in demand and hard to find... but I lucked out as the dealer called me and said "someone has backed out of a deal, we have one, do you want it?" I said "Yup, hold it for me..." Mine is also underground color, but not a two tone interior. I really like this car and already have 5-6k miles on it, as I just like driving it. I get 52-62mpg, real world. Seems to get better mileage when its colder out. Acceleration is great, its quiet at neighborhood speeds. On the Xway, it could have a bit more pep over 70mph... but a small price to pay for the gas mileage, and smooth quiet driving at normal speeds. Toyota extended warranty takes the warranty out to 10 yrs 120k miles 0 deductible for most things. The hybrid battery is warranted for 10yrs 150k miles, standard. I like this. Re the "not so smart key," I prefer this, as folks have been known to steal toyotas by mimicking the smart key radio signal... and I also do not like push button start... good old fashioned ke is best for me. Re the steel wheels: I prefer those also: Less expensive to replace than alloy, and sturder. Re the non included spare: Bought one from discount tire, including a wheel for $180. Fits in the trunk perfectly. Bought a Toyota jack from a Corolla Cross on ebay, and another after market jack on Amazon... both seem to work fine, and fit in the trunk next to the spare. I prefer the gauges in the LE vs the electronic display in higher trims. More information is provided in a fashion that I am used to... and you avoid possible led screen failure. The seats are comfortable, and there are some great seat covers available on Amazon that fit perfectly, advertised as letherette, but actually heavy duty rubberized plastic. As for the sound it makes at low speeds under electric mode, its to warn pedestrians, so they don't get run over, and reqd by law. I have gotten used to it, not an issue. Its also better on your karma and wallet not to run folks over...😋 Re the braking: Our other car is a 17 Highlander with the V6 and standard Toyota brakes. I actually prefer the brake feel on the Corolla LE Hybrid... I like the regen brakes as they are saving me fuel, and while the feel is different, I actually prefer it. Generally I drive the thing gently with gradual acceleration and braking, and often travel slightly above speed limit. Once in a while I have had to slam on the brakes... and they have worked fine. In driving the two cars, for general use I prefer the Corolla, at about twice the fuel efficiency, and less actual wear on the brakes and rotors when stopping. Re pricing: I did not want to spend the additional 5k+ for a Camry, as already have a larger car... the money can be used for other purposes... also at the time of purchase of this vehicle, a '25 Camry was unavailable for purchase. I appreciate the technical qualities of your review: The camera work is unobtrusive and excellent, and the commentary, while opinionated, is concise and informative. Best wishes.
A further note: What this car reminds me most of in terms of driving experience is my Triumph TR4 from the late 1970's. Quick off the line, responsive, does easily what the driver asks. Of course the Triumph was a 5 speed stick, and this is easier. 😋
With regards to the spare tire you purchased, is it a temporary donut size spare, or a full size like the 16” tires that come standard on the LE Corolla?
Thanks for posting this review! I’m on a market right now and deciding between Camry and Corolla. This video was SUPER helpful. I’m so glad you reviewed the LE trim , not just the fully loaded cars.
I got 2020 Corolla hybrid with 253k no issue,2nd set of tire,3rd windshield,oil change 7 to 10k, spark plug,coolant and transmission fluid replace every 100k…I would highly recommend this Car,56 mpg on original Yokohama tire last 161k drop to 52.8 on the Michelin tire now almost 100k now..
@@OneMalakas it’s still only about 4 years old. Hybrid batteries degrade more by age than mileage. So, they make a poor choice for low mileage drivers that want to keep the vehicle 15 years or more. If you don’t pack in a lot of miles so you have huge fuel savings over years, the cost of battery replacement will make it cost more than a regular ICE vehicle in the long run.
We bought the exact LE Japan built Corolla as your tester and love it. 51 MPG mainly local driving. If you're a family taking trips you may want something bigger but if you're a couple or small family this is hard to beat. Key is not an issue. BTW you don't have to put your foot on the brake till you need to shift into R or D. Just turn the key.
@@JG-uw4mu I'd rather not, then their demand will go up by 500% and they will charge more:) Trust me I don't care if you believe me or not. Just know that it is very much possible to get it for 29k OTD and mine had the convenience package as well.
I have a 2024 LE Hybrid purchased in Canada has more features which were standard compared to the one you tested. Have just returned from a 8700km trip from Ontario, through Quebec, the Trans Labrador Highway, west coast of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, PEI and back home. 3.9 liters per 100km or 60.3 US miles per gallon. I love it. Mike
I have the non-hybrid variant of the Corolla LE, also with this particular package, and honestly I don't see having a traditional turn-key ignition as a drawback.
@@star9732Crazy they still have that other than for Tacomas. My base model mazda 3 from 2014 came with push start as standard. But I traded that for a 2017 Mazda 6 GT.
@@anonymoususer5541 Not really. They are stolen more in Canada because the higher end cars and SUVs that are in demand to ship overseas just happen to be have smart key.
Really appreciate you coming forward regarding the dealer add ons. Unfortunately Toyota dealers are horrible regarding that. They add all these useless things to the MSRP making not only the Corolla but all of their cars ridiculously expensive. Shame!
Always good reviews , thanks. A pet peeve is the phoney monroney label (dealer added stuff). I avoided that by buying my last Toyota from Earl Stewart Toyota in Lake Park Florida. No addons and actual cost of tax, title and tags.
I personally went with the base of the base Corolla Hybrid and put the extra 5k into the S&P 500. While yes, the Camry is nicer overall it's still a car and I can live with turnkey ignition and whatnot.
I would option the AWD. Doesn't have any parasitic drag from a driveshaft and increases the resale value, especially for those in the north looking for a rust-free Corolla from the south. 2024 is the last year of the blade key.
Spouse had a 96 camry that he traded in 16 for the 13 corolla. Even at 20 years old and with 250,000 miles on it it was a better car than the 13 corolla. Better seats, better ride, quieter, just as good of mileage. Engine and transmission were still great, but Wisconsin winters took their toll and the mechanic said he could no longer put it on the hoist.
I spent 600+ miles in a '24 Corolla LE Hybrid (identical except it had Black interior) over Memorial Day weekend. After many bad experiences with car rentals, I only rent from a local Toyota dealer now. My rental only had 2k miles on it and still smelled new. It was my first experience with a hybrid beyond a test drive. While I didn't love the car, it was impressive for $25k. The negatives were weak acceleration, road noise, uncomfortable driver seat and lack of features. I think keyless entry and blind spot monitoring should be standard on everything. The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) was also overly aggressive to the point of being annoying. But the positives were definitely more plentiful. It felt rock solid (it's a Toyota), it is a lot of car for $25k and the fuel economy was phenomenal! I got 50.2mpg average on my 620-mile trip. That was driving 10-12mph over the limit, quite a few full throttle passes and with the A/C blasting.
Because if everyone else has soft materials but not Toyota it matters. You have to stand out in a positive way and cheap uncomfortable materials don’t help Why would you buy an expensive product with uncomfortable materials and subpar build quality? Spend more you need to get more
I wonder if the Corolla will get a new generation soon to compete with the '25 Civic. Right now the Civic outclasses the Corolla in almost every category
The smart key means nothing to me. It requires a subscription after the first year which is simply not going to happen. 👎 [EDIT] I was thinking "Digital key" when I saw "Smart key." It's the Digital key that requires a subscription after 1 year. Not the Smart key. Sorry for the confusion.
@@jraheemjefcoat429 Two things stick out in my mind. The most practical downside is that it means more labor for when your car gets serviced. Every time someone works on the engine, the starter has to be physically disconnected for safety reasons. The other big problem seems to be more brand and model specific, but it's just something I never want to have to think about, which is cars getting stolen with smart key signal extenders. Additionally, as another commenter just pointed out in the replies, a smart key also creates another monetization opportunity for the manufacturer to charge you a subscription for what should just be the basic operation of your car.
@escheidl Sounds like Toyota is doing things with subscription. I have smart key access, and it's so convenient to me not digging my pockets for keys, especially when I have groceries in my hand. Well, to each their own.
@@jraheemjefcoat429 Yes you're right. I was thinking "Digital key" when I saw "Smart key". My bad. The Smart key only requires a subscription to keep the remote start working after the subscription runs out. The Digital key is where you can use your phone to unlock and start your car without a fob present. And that requires a subscription to keep it working after 1 year which I wouldn't pay. So the Digital key is of no value to me.
I understand that in America, the super cheap camry compare to the expensive corolla while gas there is cheap make more sense. But in Canada, the camry is about 9k$ more than the corolla and gas here is sometime close to 2$/Litre, so the mpg difference really matter. I would pick the corolla here, i don't care about power.
Kirk, You will be pleased to learn Toyota will ship us a Corolla LE Hybrid all the way from Japan 😁but they won't load the Camry LE on the back of a truck in Kentucky. 🤨
I drove the non-hybrid version and got decent mileage on the highway. Drove on the PCH north of San Francisco. It was an SE and handled like a champ on the hairpin curves. I’d consider getting a hybrid version in a year.
When the next gen Corolla comes, they should put the hybrid powertrain in the hatch, it would be a great opportunity to revive the Prius-V or Prius-C nameplate
The Hybrid powertrain has been in the hatch for years and it is built in the same plant that makes the Hybrid sedan. Toyota just can't be bothered to bring them to this market.
I have a 2022 Corolla hybrid LE. Back then it did have push button start and keyless entry. It also has remote start and alloy wheels. Toyota removed a couple of these option to keep the price low.
@@naveenthemachine bro they been making the corolla for decades and its a cash cow product . they cant mess it up or it messes heavily with earning. Way 2 cherry pick and pick the newer vehicles. Do some critical thinking
@@justifiedmasagony3635 they did mess it up The old corolla was a lot roomier inside. Other rivals offer more If anything it’s you who needs to some critical thinking. I know cars. You dont
I spoke to a buddy just the other day about a 2024 LE Hybrid AWD and he told me $26,500 OTD. For my errand car, dealing with Seattle traffic...sounds like a home run. But l think l'll wait for the 2026 total remake.
@@alexanderjoselopezramos5296 Actually, the price was from my old dealership in San Diego County, where l worked. I'm sure they lopped off a few extra bucks because of my working there.
There is something about old school remote and start. Hackers can't scan the code. Corolla's over the years have been a reliable car, and I think the hybrid variant has been even better.
I always love your reviews. U kinda convinced me in my 2019 Prius. Your camera? I noticed not wired. What brand is it? How much? I LIKE that u put on right side! 👍
I'm always amazed at how cheap cars are in the US compared to the UK, I'm not sure what the current conversion rate is but it's somewhere around 1.25 dollars to the pound and the cheapest Corolla in the UK starts at £30000 so about $37000, I think we're being taken for a ride over here in the UK
you have a lot of cheap new cars as options in the UK such as the legendary Dacia Sandera and Logan. For us Americans, our cheapest car is the Corolla and most of our cars are super expensive
The same everywhere in Europe - regardless of Eastern, Western, South, the cars are much more expensive than in the USA. I am trying to find the reason.
@@madjooooo I agree but my point is you have a lot of small cheap new cars to choose from, we hardly have any. Most vehicles available for purchase in the USA are huge expensive SUVs and pickup trucks. That's why a lot of Americans sign up for 6-7 year car loans just to afford a vehicle!
Thank you for the great video. If you had to choose between the 2024 Corolla LE and the 2024 Toyota Prius LE at MSRP. Which one will you choose ? Thank you again.
It’s quite interesting when you see the basic features missing out of this base model like the heated mirrors variable intermittent wipers, etc. When you look back at the 2017 Corolla, you had those standard on the LE model I get trying to keep cost down but like how much does that realistically add to the price? To get those basic features, you should probably just step up to the SE model because some of your materials do you get upgraded then so it makes it feel less cheap but then if you look at the price Delta from a Corolla SE model to a Camry LE it’s only roughly $3000. Yes, you lose the fancier headlights but you also gain a little more features in the Camry plus a bigger car for only three grand more. Also it’s kind of funny that that seat shape design dates back to the previous generation Corolla 2014-2019. I’m genuinely curious why they went back to that after they changed it with the earlier models of the current generation Corolla.
I got the 2024 Corolla LE hybrid a few weeks ago for 25k. The Japan build quality is worth it all day long. We have a 2024 Camry hybrid too built in Kentucky and love it but there is a difference in the build quality. The Corolla hybrid base model is worth every penny. There's just nothing else out there that compares.
I’m glad Toyota keeps a distance between Corolla and Camry as far as options, engines, comfort etc. it just makes sense that they would be different in so many ways. Civic is blending into Accord territory real quick which is making the Accord insignificant now.
If anything, do not pay over MSRP for any Corolla...this one from Germain has DIOs which is just dealer added fluff; also SET also charges more for their accessories compared to Toyota USA.
No, the 2zr doesn't have the wide angle intake cam phaser and direct injection. That is on dynamic force engine only. The boost in power compare to the older hybrid version come from better battery and more powerful electric motor. Same old gas engine here. But they add little holes for coolant in between sleeve of the block for better cooling that tend to lead to premature head gasket failure.
I can't imagine anyone needing or wanting more than with the base model car already provides because quite frankly there's too many bells and whistles in there for me. I do appreciate the fact that it actually uses a real key instead of that stupid push to start crap . But then I'm the kind of person to hold on to a car for over 20 years and what I want is a car that will be reliable and last a long time and not have a bunch of peripherals to break and make the car unusable because everything runs through a stupid screen.
I'm cheap and I didn't even think twice about buying the bigger better Camry LE over any Corolla. I drive Corolla hybrids for work and they are really good. But the Camry has so much more room and capability. The interior is much better on the Camry as well. I will say if this is a second car just for you to put miles on then buy the Rolla. In my car the Camry is our family car so I need the room. Its a damn shame no USA car companies make a good hybrid other than some of fords trucks. Mav and Escape are very good. But I wanted a sedan this time.
Excellent review as always Kirk. Resonate with your desire for the base model to cost around 20k but four years post pandemic I don’t know if we will ever see new cars at that price again. Can you comment on the MPG?
One of my nearby dealerships has the Corolla hybrid listed for 23768, but I likely would go for the new Camry (about 28300 on there) if I had to buy now thanks to my dad offering to sweeten the pot. Even if I was more partial to the Corolla, but a fix a flat kit????? I too thought it was a spare time, but guess that's why we have to look
I haven't had a flat in 20 years and that was because I bought lower profile rims and cheap tires. Now the yearly state inspection is super strict forcing me to buy new tires more often.
If you want to buy one in Ontario, Canada, better put down your deposit and then prepare to wait because there is a 2 to 2.5 year wait list for any Corolla hybrids. Even the gasoline model has a 9 to 12 month wait list here in Ontario.
The Corolla is long overdue for a refresh, which will hopefully fix a lot of these problems... Don't disable the Pedestrian Warning Speaker it's vital for animals, instead muffle the speaker with some foam pads.
Good video, but one thing, I don't know why people look at LE variants of toyota little different. As this LE Hybrid doesn't come with spare tyre, My non-hybrid LE have spare tyre. Yes You can't get everything in this price so why complain.
Maximizing space while still trying to be aerodynamic kinda end up with the same general bodyline. But yeah, that front facade… dont they have an ounce of shame for blatantly copying someone else’s homework?
BYD did it before with the F0 which was a carbon copy of an older gen Toyota Aygo. There also are, or at least we're, exact copies of the Hiace by multiple Chinese car brand. When foreign companies sue it gets portrait as Chinese companies getting bullied by hostile foreign entities, so usually they settle for licensing agreements.
I love it but would have to get the alloy wheels. The plastic hubcaps make the whole car look cheap. Also smart key and push button start. The Camry is a better value. Need a spare tire too.
@@truckercowboyed2638Gen 4.5, the electric motors are more powerful then the 2022 and below, but the 1.8L engine is an older technology. When it gets the 2.0L engine it’ll fully be the 5 Gen .
Would pick the base camary or a civic even for more money. It's too bad that the dealership loads it up with "useless, money-grabbing" add-ons instead of allowing the price to go up with options. Sign of a BAD dealership.
Why is bro acting like the key is an issue. EVERYONE not all that long ago including luxury cars had the classic basic key ignition, and key-less entry fob system, even as recent as 10 years ago with the 2014 Cadillac Escalade. This is amazing basic transport. It's simple, reliable and tried and true. If you think this was "Bad" go look at the Nissan Versa S with zero options. You don't even get a key-fob to remote lock/unlock the doors. You have to stick the key in the door to unlock.
And everyone knows that Nissans have had major mechanical issues and failures with their cheap JATCO CVT transmissions through the years! They should use much better quality AISIN CVT's!
This is really weird.. the corolla hybrid used to only come in a LE model and had way more features and even the bigger gauge cluster screen.. and it was the same price as this one.
If you get one for under 25k is fine anything past that is not worth it. I say wait till the refresh model which should be even better in mpg and more standard features
Not 5th generation hybrid system. It is based off the 4th gen Prius. I have a 2024 SE Hybrid, pretty good car but it leaves some things to be desired in a few places. Paint quality is abysmal. Build quality is mediocre at best. They are currently all build in Aichi Japan, but 2025 production is moving to Mississippi. I could not imagine buying that car without push button start and keyless entry. The SE comes with that standard and its why I went with that trim. It had a number of useful upgrade included. I spent $101.50 for a 2020 Corolla spare tire and all the needed hardware. Losing remote start and climate control via the Toyota app because of no push button start is a major loss of features.
$800.00 dollars for ceramic coating is not a good deal. I also wonder who is applying it? You can do a consumer grade ceramic like CarPro CQuartz for under 150 dollars including the prep solvent.
We picked up one last month for my wife. Got it for $24,800. The only option was the floor mats. My wife loves it. There are a lot of people out here that just want basic reliable transportation.
i'm guessing with taxes, fees, registration etc. it was $27,000?
We have a Toyota Aygo for that kind of money😢😢😢😢not available in the Usa, but two sizes smaller than a Corolla, even under a Toyota Yaris, also not available in the Usa.
I picked a 24 LE hybrid 8 months ago, i got it for same price you paid with floor lines, cargo net, rear bumper etc. I been getting 36 mpg but I idle a lot in parking lots as its my work car and I have to eat lunch it in. The automatic braking I had to turn down, it slows way down for corners below even posted limit.
Can you tell us Europeans the final price, including taxes, fees and so on. I want to compare the real prices in Europe and in the USA.
24800 OTD?
Some notes on your review: I have one of these bought several months ago in Denver. I found this without the addons, so my price was 24.5k. These are in demand and hard to find... but I lucked out as the dealer called me and said "someone has backed out of a deal, we have one, do you want it?" I said "Yup, hold it for me..." Mine is also underground color, but not a two tone interior. I really like this car and already have 5-6k miles on it, as I just like driving it. I get 52-62mpg, real world. Seems to get better mileage when its colder out. Acceleration is great, its quiet at neighborhood speeds. On the Xway, it could have a bit more pep over 70mph... but a small price to pay for the gas mileage, and smooth quiet driving at normal speeds. Toyota extended warranty takes the warranty out to 10 yrs 120k miles 0 deductible for most things. The hybrid battery is warranted for 10yrs 150k miles, standard. I like this.
Re the "not so smart key," I prefer this, as folks have been known to steal toyotas by mimicking the smart key radio signal... and I also do not like push button start... good old fashioned ke is best for me. Re the steel wheels: I prefer those also: Less expensive to replace than alloy, and sturder. Re the non included spare: Bought one from discount tire, including a wheel for $180. Fits in the trunk perfectly. Bought a Toyota jack from a Corolla Cross on ebay, and another after market jack on Amazon... both seem to work fine, and fit in the trunk next to the spare.
I prefer the gauges in the LE vs the electronic display in higher trims. More information is provided in a fashion that I am used to... and you avoid possible led screen failure.
The seats are comfortable, and there are some great seat covers available on Amazon that fit perfectly, advertised as letherette, but actually heavy duty rubberized plastic.
As for the sound it makes at low speeds under electric mode, its to warn pedestrians, so they don't get run over, and reqd by law. I have gotten used to it, not an issue. Its also better on your karma and wallet not to run folks over...😋
Re the braking: Our other car is a 17 Highlander with the V6 and standard Toyota brakes. I actually prefer the brake feel on the Corolla LE Hybrid... I like the regen brakes as they are saving me fuel, and while the feel is different, I actually prefer it. Generally I drive the thing gently with gradual acceleration and braking, and often travel slightly above speed limit. Once in a while I have had to slam on the brakes... and they have worked fine. In driving the two cars, for general use I prefer the Corolla, at about twice the fuel efficiency, and less actual wear on the brakes and rotors when stopping.
Re pricing: I did not want to spend the additional 5k+ for a Camry, as already have a larger car... the money can be used for other purposes... also at the time of purchase of this vehicle, a '25 Camry was unavailable for purchase.
I appreciate the technical qualities of your review: The camera work is unobtrusive and excellent, and the commentary, while opinionated, is concise and informative.
Best wishes.
A further note: What this car reminds me most of in terms of driving experience is my Triumph TR4 from the late 1970's. Quick off the line, responsive, does easily what the driver asks. Of course the Triumph was a 5 speed stick, and this is easier. 😋
With regards to the spare tire you purchased, is it a temporary donut size spare, or a full size like the 16” tires that come standard on the LE Corolla?
It's easier to get a good deal on a new Corolla in Colorado. Here in Dallas, Corolla LE is more expensive with mandatory preinstalled accessories!
Does the full sized spare get screwed down somehow in the trunk? did u have to take the styrofoam thing that holds the airpump fix a flat kit out? ty!
@@lennygarrison6836also curious to learn more about putting in a sparetire
Thanks for posting this review! I’m on a market right now and deciding between Camry and Corolla. This video was SUPER helpful. I’m so glad you reviewed the LE trim , not just the fully loaded cars.
Exactly! Scotty style. Simple is usually good enough
Get the Camry LE!
I prefer the Camry. The only issue is my driveway is tight parking
I bought the 25 Camry LE and love this car it is worth the extra money. I got 60MPG on my last tank of gas.
a really good car for people where wants a base economy car where are also very relible and has a very good mpg. Thanks Kirk.
I got 2020 Corolla hybrid with 253k no issue,2nd set of tire,3rd windshield,oil change 7 to 10k, spark plug,coolant and transmission fluid replace every 100k…I would highly recommend this Car,56 mpg on original Yokohama tire last 161k drop to 52.8 on the Michelin tire now almost 100k now..
how much brake work have you had done?
Transmission fluid every 100k Jesus Christ. Oil changes every 7-10k? Fuck haha
@@d8J47QpR still on original brakes..
@@OneMalakas it’s still only about 4 years old.
Hybrid batteries degrade more by age than mileage. So, they make a poor choice for low mileage drivers that want to keep the vehicle 15 years or more.
If you don’t pack in a lot of miles so you have huge fuel savings over years, the cost of battery replacement will make it cost more than a regular ICE vehicle in the long run.
@@Tractshun Hybrid is dumb all around. Maybe only taxis should have it
We bought the exact LE Japan built Corolla as your tester and love it. 51 MPG mainly local driving.
If you're a family taking trips you may want something bigger but if you're a couple or small family this is hard to beat.
Key is not an issue. BTW you don't have to put your foot on the brake till you need to shift into R or D. Just turn the key.
Got my 2025 Camry LE with convenience package for 29k OTD and that is just such a good deal, I couldn't consider anything else.
You got lucky with that dealer or you are just lying. 29k OTD means they sold you the car for what? ~26K?
Please tell us your state and dealership. Also having a hard time believing you got the car for $3,000 under sticker price
@@dareeltoro6681 correct, $26,766. Nope, I'm not lying. I got it for 29k OTD. Love the car
@@JG-uw4mu I'd rather not, then their demand will go up by 500% and they will charge more:)
Trust me I don't care if you believe me or not. Just know that it is very much possible to get it for 29k OTD and mine had the convenience package as well.
How much haggling did you have to do? What region of the country are you in?
I have a 2024 LE Hybrid purchased in Canada has more features which were standard compared to the one you tested. Have just returned from a 8700km trip from Ontario, through Quebec, the Trans Labrador Highway, west coast of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, PEI and back home.
3.9 liters per 100km or 60.3 US miles per gallon. I love it.
Mike
I wish Toyota brought the Corolla Touring Hybrid to the US.
Yes it looks amazing
I have the non-hybrid variant of the Corolla LE, also with this particular package, and honestly I don't see having a traditional turn-key ignition as a drawback.
Did you ever own a car without tun key? It’s pivotal.
This is actually a plus with the high car theft issue in Canada. Vehicles with smart key fob and push button start are more prone to theft in Canada.
@@star9732Crazy they still have that other than for Tacomas. My base model mazda 3 from 2014 came with push start as standard. But I traded that for a 2017 Mazda 6 GT.
Agree, good place to keep your key
@@anonymoususer5541 Not really.
They are stolen more in Canada because the higher end cars and SUVs that are in demand to ship overseas just happen to be have smart key.
I still prefer key fob access manually and key insert ignition.
Gives me peace of mind when it comes to starting the vehicle.
I love my corolla, it saved me alot of money. Simple and easy to maintain. Hope the bring the manual back
Really appreciate you coming forward regarding the dealer add ons. Unfortunately Toyota dealers are horrible regarding that. They add all these useless things to the MSRP making not only the Corolla but all of their cars ridiculously expensive. Shame!
Always good reviews , thanks. A pet peeve is the phoney monroney label (dealer added stuff). I avoided that by buying my last Toyota from Earl Stewart Toyota in Lake Park Florida. No addons and actual cost of tax, title and tags.
No addons including doc fee?
I personally went with the base of the base Corolla Hybrid and put the extra 5k into the S&P 500. While yes, the Camry is nicer overall it's still a car and I can live with turnkey ignition and whatnot.
Great week last week to add to the market! 👍
Exactly what I’m thinking as well
I would option the AWD. Doesn't have any parasitic drag from a driveshaft and increases the resale value, especially for those in the north looking for a rust-free Corolla from the south.
2024 is the last year of the blade key.
AWD is the way to go.
I remember having fun in a small Audi AWD. Toyota reliable AWD would be even better long term.
Spouse had a 96 camry that he traded in 16 for the 13 corolla. Even at 20 years old and with 250,000 miles on it it was a better car than the 13 corolla. Better seats, better ride, quieter, just as good of mileage. Engine and transmission were still great, but Wisconsin winters took their toll and the mechanic said he could no longer put it on the hoist.
I had several Corollas over the years and agree. The Camry is a better ride.
I spent 600+ miles in a '24 Corolla LE Hybrid (identical except it had Black interior) over Memorial Day weekend. After many bad experiences with car rentals, I only rent from a local Toyota dealer now. My rental only had 2k miles on it and still smelled new. It was my first experience with a hybrid beyond a test drive.
While I didn't love the car, it was impressive for $25k. The negatives were weak acceleration, road noise, uncomfortable driver seat and lack of features. I think keyless entry and blind spot monitoring should be standard on everything. The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) was also overly aggressive to the point of being annoying.
But the positives were definitely more plentiful. It felt rock solid (it's a Toyota), it is a lot of car for $25k and the fuel economy was phenomenal! I got 50.2mpg average on my 620-mile trip. That was driving 10-12mph over the limit, quite a few full throttle passes and with the A/C blasting.
I like this content as a citizen in the middle east 🇴🇲 This is so informative
Why are reviewers obsessed with everything being soft touch? Most of the hard plastic stuff you’re never going to touch unless you’re cleaning it
Because if everyone else has soft materials but not Toyota it matters. You have to stand out in a positive way and cheap uncomfortable materials don’t help
Why would you buy an expensive product with uncomfortable materials and subpar build quality? Spend more you need to get more
Hard tough is rugged, yes. But more likely to creak and rattle over time.
@@KirkKreifels The noise part makes the most sense to me thank
I have the 2023 AWD version. I love the car. Corolla is the best. I love the compact size.
Watching your channel is not just entertainment, it's a real educational journey. Thank you for that!🎖🤙💐
I wonder if the Corolla will get a new generation soon to compete with the '25 Civic. Right now the Civic outclasses the Corolla in almost every category
Civic hatchback hybrid for the WIN.
Smart keys just seem like a liability to me; the lack of one is a plus
How so?
The smart key means nothing to me. It requires a subscription after the first year which is simply not going to happen. 👎 [EDIT] I was thinking "Digital key" when I saw "Smart key." It's the Digital key that requires a subscription after 1 year. Not the Smart key. Sorry for the confusion.
@@jraheemjefcoat429 Two things stick out in my mind. The most practical downside is that it means more labor for when your car gets serviced. Every time someone works on the engine, the starter has to be physically disconnected for safety reasons.
The other big problem seems to be more brand and model specific, but it's just something I never want to have to think about, which is cars getting stolen with smart key signal extenders.
Additionally, as another commenter just pointed out in the replies, a smart key also creates another monetization opportunity for the manufacturer to charge you a subscription for what should just be the basic operation of your car.
@escheidl Sounds like Toyota is doing things with subscription. I have smart key access, and it's so convenient to me not digging my pockets for keys, especially when I have groceries in my hand. Well, to each their own.
@@jraheemjefcoat429 Yes you're right. I was thinking "Digital key" when I saw "Smart key". My bad. The Smart key only requires a subscription to keep the remote start working after the subscription runs out. The Digital key is where you can use your phone to unlock and start your car without a fob present. And that requires a subscription to keep it working after 1 year which I wouldn't pay. So the Digital key is of no value to me.
Nothing too difficult to unlock with a click from the fob lol. This speaks volumes to how being spoiled makes things "hard"
I understand that in America, the super cheap camry compare to the expensive corolla while gas there is cheap make more sense. But in Canada, the camry is about 9k$ more than the corolla and gas here is sometime close to 2$/Litre, so the mpg difference really matter. I would pick the corolla here, i don't care about power.
Toyota Canada brings us a Corolla Hybrid LE all the way from Japan but they won't bring us the Camry LE from Kentucky. 🤬🤬
Kirk, You will be pleased to learn Toyota will ship us a Corolla LE Hybrid all the way from Japan 😁but they won't load the Camry LE on the back of a truck in Kentucky. 🤨
I would absolutely love Corolla hybrid LE vs Camry LE vs Civic Sport hybrid
I drove the non-hybrid version and got decent mileage on the highway. Drove on the PCH north of San Francisco. It was an SE and handled like a champ on the hairpin curves. I’d consider getting a hybrid version in a year.
Camry imo is a better deal
Honestly, I kind of miss the physical key, and key ignition 😅 just brings me back to my 2000 Civic
Great video and thank you for calling out Toyota dealers for adding additional profit items onto the price of the vehicle.
this is what I like to see. none of the supercars. stuff that I can actually see myself in.
When the next gen Corolla comes, they should put the hybrid powertrain in the hatch, it would be a great opportunity to revive the Prius-V or Prius-C nameplate
The Hybrid powertrain has been in the hatch for years and it is built in the same plant that makes the Hybrid sedan. Toyota just can't be bothered to bring them to this market.
I have a 2022 Corolla hybrid LE. Back then it did have push button start and keyless entry. It also has remote start and alloy wheels. Toyota removed a couple of these option to keep the price low.
next gen corolla is gonna get 60 mpg and better handling/refinement. im calling it. this corolla just feels dated compared to the new gen hybrids
@@naveenthemachine nah it will be better than the Elantra. The civic is a tough one to beat out .
@@naveenthemachine bro they been making the corolla for decades and its a cash cow product . they cant mess it up or it messes heavily with earning. Way 2 cherry pick and pick the newer vehicles. Do some critical thinking
@@justifiedmasagony3635 they did mess it up
The old corolla was a lot roomier inside. Other rivals offer more
If anything it’s you who needs to some critical thinking. I know cars. You dont
Kirk Kreifels, awesome content
I spoke to a buddy just the other day about a 2024 LE Hybrid AWD and he told me $26,500 OTD. For my errand car, dealing with Seattle traffic...sounds like a home run. But l think l'll wait for the 2026 total remake.
That price was in seattle?
@@alexanderjoselopezramos5296 Actually, the price was from my old dealership in San Diego County, where l worked. I'm sure they lopped off a few extra bucks because of my working there.
Great that we have Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 hybrid here in Europe ❤
Between the corolla and camrey, I'd choose the former just because it' made in Japan. The quality is much better.
I’m averaging about 615 miles to the tank. It’s been a solid car. But I bought a 2012 Prius to replace it. I’m tired of having a car note. Lol
That shadow on the driver's side door when you are out and walked to the car is hilarious :)
There is something about old school remote and start. Hackers can't scan the code. Corolla's over the years have been a reliable car, and I think the hybrid variant has been even better.
I always love your reviews. U kinda convinced me in my 2019 Prius. Your camera? I noticed not wired. What brand is it? How much? I LIKE that u put on right side! 👍
I am all about that base bout that base.
No add ons.
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Love my older Corolla but at 24,5 there's no reason to not spend an extra 4 grand for the Camry which is just fucking stellar this model year.
Hmm I hate dealerships and I think I'll hold onto my Prius C until it rusts out.
I'm always amazed at how cheap cars are in the US compared to the UK, I'm not sure what the current conversion rate is but it's somewhere around 1.25 dollars to the pound and the cheapest Corolla in the UK starts at £30000 so about $37000, I think we're being taken for a ride over here in the UK
you have a lot of cheap new cars as options in the UK such as the legendary Dacia Sandera and Logan. For us Americans, our cheapest car is the Corolla and most of our cars are super expensive
@@johnkonde1975 The Dacias you mentioned are much lower quality, they can't be compared to Toyotas at all.
The same everywhere in Europe - regardless of Eastern, Western, South, the cars are much more expensive than in the USA. I am trying to find the reason.
@@madjooooo I agree but my point is you have a lot of small cheap new cars to choose from, we hardly have any. Most vehicles available for purchase in the USA are huge expensive SUVs and pickup trucks. That's why a lot of Americans sign up for 6-7 year car loans just to afford a vehicle!
@@madjooooo you're mistaken, the average new car purchase in the USA is $48 thousand dollars, that's more expensive than Europe!
How does this compare to the base kia Niro or Corolla cross?
Thank you for the great video. If you had to choose between the 2024 Corolla LE and the 2024 Toyota Prius LE at MSRP. Which one will you choose ? Thank you again.
Great observations
It’s quite interesting when you see the basic features missing out of this base model like the heated mirrors variable intermittent wipers, etc. When you look back at the 2017 Corolla, you had those standard on the LE model I get trying to keep cost down but like how much does that realistically add to the price? To get those basic features, you should probably just step up to the SE model because some of your materials do you get upgraded then so it makes it feel less cheap but then if you look at the price Delta from a Corolla SE model to a Camry LE it’s only roughly $3000. Yes, you lose the fancier headlights but you also gain a little more features in the Camry plus a bigger car for only three grand more. Also it’s kind of funny that that seat shape design dates back to the previous generation Corolla 2014-2019. I’m genuinely curious why they went back to that after they changed it with the earlier models of the current generation Corolla.
I got the 2024 Corolla LE hybrid a few weeks ago for 25k. The Japan build quality is worth it all day long. We have a 2024 Camry hybrid too built in Kentucky and love it but there is a difference in the build quality. The Corolla hybrid base model is worth every penny. There's just nothing else out there that compares.
I’m glad Toyota keeps a distance between Corolla and Camry as far as options, engines, comfort etc. it just makes sense that they would be different in so many ways. Civic is blending into Accord territory real quick which is making the Accord insignificant now.
If anything, do not pay over MSRP for any Corolla...this one from Germain has DIOs which is just dealer added fluff; also SET also charges more for their accessories compared to Toyota USA.
The 1.8 is probably tweaked for better performance while picking bits from Mazda in execution of efficiency from the engine.
No, the 2zr doesn't have the wide angle intake cam phaser and direct injection. That is on dynamic force engine only. The boost in power compare to the older hybrid version come from better battery and more powerful electric motor. Same old gas engine here. But they add little holes for coolant in between sleeve of the block for better cooling that tend to lead to premature head gasket failure.
I can't imagine anyone needing or wanting more than with the base model car already provides because quite frankly there's too many bells and whistles in there for me. I do appreciate the fact that it actually uses a real key instead of that stupid push to start crap . But then I'm the kind of person to hold on to a car for over 20 years and what I want is a car that will be reliable and last a long time and not have a bunch of peripherals to break and make the car unusable because everything runs through a stupid screen.
I'm cheap and I didn't even think twice about buying the bigger better Camry LE over any Corolla. I drive Corolla hybrids for work and they are really good. But the Camry has so much more room and capability. The interior is much better on the Camry as well. I will say if this is a second car just for you to put miles on then buy the Rolla. In my car the Camry is our family car so I need the room. Its a damn shame no USA car companies make a good hybrid other than some of fords trucks. Mav and Escape are very good. But I wanted a sedan this time.
I think the Honda civic came hybrid with 200 hp fun to drive and 50 mpg. The competition are😅
The civic hatchback hybrid is my choice over corolla hybrid.
I like how sporty this car is, but at 5'9", it was tight even for me. Excellent mpg, though, no doubt!
Excellent review as always Kirk. Resonate with your desire for the base model to cost around 20k but four years post pandemic I don’t know if we will ever see new cars at that price again.
Can you comment on the MPG?
One of my nearby dealerships has the Corolla hybrid listed for 23768, but I likely would go for the new Camry (about 28300 on there) if I had to buy now thanks to my dad offering to sweeten the pot. Even if I was more partial to the Corolla, but a fix a flat kit????? I too thought it was a spare time, but guess that's why we have to look
The Camry is a better value.
I haven't had a flat in 20 years and that was because I bought lower profile rims and cheap tires. Now the yearly state inspection is super strict forcing me to buy new tires more often.
If you want to buy one in Ontario, Canada, better put down your deposit and then prepare to wait because there is a 2 to 2.5 year wait list for any Corolla hybrids. Even the gasoline model has a 9 to 12 month wait list here in Ontario.
I just wish we had real journalists asking tough questions about Toyota's pathetic allotment for Canadian dealers.
got the 24 se awd in NL in 9 months after ordering it as a 23..considered it lucky since it was an upgrade...in several ways...
The Corolla is long overdue for a refresh, which will hopefully fix a lot of these problems... Don't disable the Pedestrian Warning Speaker it's vital for animals, instead muffle the speaker with some foam pads.
The corolla can’t compete. Even the next generation has already been outclassed
I have a 21 corolla se I love they are some good cars.
Good video, but one thing, I don't know why people look at LE variants of toyota little different. As this LE Hybrid doesn't come with spare tyre, My non-hybrid LE have spare tyre. Yes You can't get everything in this price so why complain.
So many bots, what do you think about the BYD copying every other automaker? Their alphard copy is alarming
BYD is trash
Maximizing space while still trying to be aerodynamic kinda end up with the same general bodyline.
But yeah, that front facade… dont they have an ounce of shame for blatantly copying someone else’s homework?
US could ban em all if we ain’t gonna get them.
What made you think so?any proof?I am just curious
BYD did it before with the F0 which was a carbon copy of an older gen Toyota Aygo. There also are, or at least we're, exact copies of the Hiace by multiple Chinese car brand. When foreign companies sue it gets portrait as Chinese companies getting bullied by hostile foreign entities, so usually they settle for licensing agreements.
Unlock a door with a key fob, oh the humanity.
Ceramic coatings cost at least $750 for small car on aftermarket. More if they do the glass.
No spare tire is included on any trim of the Prius in the US
Strikes me that your Corolla is far less well build, less nicer materials than the European build Corolla's......wow.
The LE is very basic. If you get into a XSE trim level it has better materials overall, closer to the European versions.
Just bought a basic 2024 le corolla hybrid otd for 30.5k
Not the best deal but it is a nice car
Someone else mentioned that the spare tire is underneath the tools you show. Can you check? Is it true?
I love it but would have to get the alloy wheels. The plastic hubcaps make the whole car look cheap. Also smart key and push button start. The Camry is a better value. Need a spare tire too.
All hybrid Corollas are Made in Japan, another plus over the Camry
does this use the same hybrid system as the new Camry and prius?
It probably has the last gen hybrid...only the Camry and Prius got the 5th generation hybrid system for now
@@truckercowboyed2638Gen 4.5, the electric motors are more powerful then the 2022 and below, but the 1.8L engine is an older technology. When it gets the 2.0L engine it’ll fully be the 5 Gen .
@@tails300 ah okay thanks for clarifying
I started watching you a few years ago when you did an mpg loop on a Corolla hybrid. How does the current one compare with the same from 2021?
Kris - Do you think the new Corolla Cross Hybrid will get the same front end we're seeing in other markets?
Would pick the base camary or a civic even for more money. It's too bad that the dealership loads it up with "useless, money-grabbing" add-ons instead of allowing the price to go up with options. Sign of a BAD dealership.
Why is bro acting like the key is an issue. EVERYONE not all that long ago including luxury cars had the classic basic key ignition, and key-less entry fob system, even as recent as 10 years ago with the 2014 Cadillac Escalade. This is amazing basic transport. It's simple, reliable and tried and true. If you think this was "Bad" go look at the Nissan Versa S with zero options. You don't even get a key-fob to remote lock/unlock the doors. You have to stick the key in the door to unlock.
And everyone knows that Nissans have had major mechanical issues and failures with their cheap JATCO CVT transmissions through the years! They should use much better quality AISIN CVT's!
Is it still not soundproof at all and loud as hell at highway speed?
Can’t wrong w the corolla, reliable, economical.
I have a 23 Camry SE and I really want to trade in for this car. The SE Camry is too bumpy and noisy and you can’t beat the fuel economy
Use the key ✅
Just like I prefer it lol
@@anonymoususer5541if thats true then every single car with a smart key would have been reported as stolen
But that’s not the case
This is really weird.. the corolla hybrid used to only come in a LE model and had way more features and even the bigger gauge cluster screen.. and it was the same price as this one.
Driving one of these around with the 5th gen Hybrid, I thought it was quite torquey, nimble and lightweight to drive.
The spare tire is underneath the Styrofoam tool kit
2025 Toyota Camry SE or 2025 Civic Sport Hybrid hatchback? Both 30k, what would you daily?
Haven't driven civic hybrid yet.
After the dealers add markup to the hybrid Corolla it’s the same price as the base Camry.
Do the backseats fold all the way down? Thank you.
I cant imagine cramming kids car seats in the tiny backseat.
If you get one for under 25k is fine anything past that is not worth it. I say wait till the refresh model which should be even better in mpg and more standard features
wow i'm surprised by that rear seat center armrest. I think you don't even get that on the Corolla Cross LE.
Not 5th generation hybrid system. It is based off the 4th gen Prius. I have a 2024 SE Hybrid, pretty good car but it leaves some things to be desired in a few places. Paint quality is abysmal. Build quality is mediocre at best. They are currently all build in Aichi Japan, but 2025 production is moving to Mississippi. I could not imagine buying that car without push button start and keyless entry. The SE comes with that standard and its why I went with that trim. It had a number of useful upgrade included. I spent $101.50 for a 2020 Corolla spare tire and all the needed hardware. Losing remote start and climate control via the Toyota app because of no push button start is a major loss of features.
$800.00 dollars for ceramic coating is not a good deal. I also wonder who is applying it? You can do a consumer grade ceramic like CarPro CQuartz for under 150 dollars including the prep solvent.
They do not apply anything, it’s snake oil sold to the public. Toyota dealers are scumbags
SE Toyota money grab and Florida dealers add ons are ridiculous. Have to find a dealer without all the bs add ons.
Kirk, does the 16in wheels 🛞 soak up the road, imperfections?
They soak up bumps really really nicely
@@KirkKreifels Not as well as the 15" rims they used to offer on Corollas. 😉
is it possible to cancel the toyoguard after buying the car. Would love to save my self 700 buck
I gave a dealership $500 to get me a corolla hybrid in my preferred color with the premium package, a month later and still nothing concrete...