I was waiting for this Corolla Hatchback review and once again I wasn't disappointed. It's funny and informative with all the feautures, you two are excellent. Andrea, you are simply beautiful and you must work out a lot, you look awesome. Smart, beautiful, funny and likes cars = perfect package!
I'd really like to able to get a 2.0L hybrid Corolla Hatchback that's only available in Europe here in North America. Better gas milage and better power. Paired with e-AWD, it'd be even better.
@@rightlanehog3151 Yeah but I think an e-AWD 2.0L hybrid Corolla Hatchback would be perfect for North America. Hell, they decided to bring an e-AWD prius to the US but not a hybrid Corolla Hatchback lmao
@@Unchainedmaple888 I would like to see more Hybrid options. Sadly, this generation of Corolla hatch is just too small to ever be perfect for the size of people who inhabit North America.
@@andyf8347 oh I loooooooove my Camry 2020 se hybrid! Great mpg, could get better if I didn’t have a led foot LOL I love the looks! And I hope nothing happens to her! I know it’s not the flashiest and most people are gonna hate it but i don’t care!!! She’s beautiful!
Why does a hatchback need a sunroof? The backseats didn’t look big, but it didn’t look small either. In my personal opinion, when you consider overall performance, this Corolla Hatchback and the Civic Hatchback are the top two, but the Corolla wins in price.
Hi Zack and Andrea. Lucky for you, the Corolla Hatch comes in different engine sizes. Here in South Africa, we only have the 1.2T, with 85kW Power and 185Nm Torque. In two version and only the base gets the option of a manual transmission. Just check, the majority of people though, go for the CVT. The sedan on the other end come in with a 1.8 naturally asperated engine with 104kW and 171Nm with only a CVT transmission, while the 2.0 which is the top spec sedan comes in manual and automatic, 125kW and 200Nm. The base level of the 1.8 and 1.2T are basically the same performance and fuel economy. The sedan looks more grown up and the hatch will be more of a sporty look without the sporty feel. Over 10 seconds to 100kph. Both shapes are considered medium sized family car here too. I find it funny how all countries outside of South Africa will tell you, anything less then 2.0 is a city car. Here with even something with a naturally asperated 1.2 engine will be considered strong enough to do long distances in. I even did a long distance of over 1000km in a 0.8. What the reviews will tell you is, with overtaking you need to think about your next move. That is for most vehicles under 1.4 engine size. My choice would be the hatch, not because the engine is a 1.2T with 1.8 ability. It is for the convenience of the seats that folds flat, and making the loading capacity of the vehicle like a utility when needed, and giving me the option of always telling my passengers, "You know you can go with, but how you going to get back. I'm going to have large objects in the car." Selfish I know, unfortunately I love driving alone most of the time. Would be nice to see the bigger engines in the hatch here, and see if it actually makes much of a difference in the performance. Love the couples reviews.
I've been wanting a Golf GTI for a long time, but with the current used/new car prices and my location, the GTI is almost impossible to find with low miles and a good price. Even though this doesn't produce as much power, I still love a good hatchback, and that's why I'm saving up for the Toyota Corolla Hatchback! Plus the mpg on this is second to none in the hatchback world.
I guess we’re on the same boat bro. I really wanted a GTI but like you said car prices are crazy right now. Also considering that I’m a broke highschool student I figured the mpg and reliability of Toyota would be better for me at the moment.
I recently got my '19 totaled. It was a good car. Smooth, great on gas but it lacked power, no Android Auto and terrible cargo space. Switched to a '19 Mazda3 HB. 2.5L 186 hp.
I was looking at those both as well, almost went with a manual Corolla XSE hatch, but decided to wait until spring and get a Mazda 3 sedan. (Didn’t care for the hatch styling, only bummer is you can’t get a manual in the sedan) but it’s gonna be a daily driver so not too important as I’m buying the car outright in cash in 2 months (no payments!) Mazda makes a great car for the $, I’ll save for another 3 years after I buy my 3 and buy another “fun” car to go with it. You did the right thing! Enjoy 😎
Was curious if your subscriptions have increased since Andrea joined the car reviews? Love you guys, keep up the awesome job. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Thank you for your positive feedback, glad you are enjoying the reviews. Happy Holidays to you as well, wishing you all the best. The channel is doing really well and viewers like the changes and the new features we've added to the reviews. The "couples" reviews are unique and offer something different on UA-cam which has been quite successful for us. Here's to 2021! May the channel continue to grow. :)
I just took back a lease on a 2019 corolla se plus and i think this car is very nice for the price i got. I drive many cars for my work and leasures and found this car is sporty enough, i hate cvt but this one is ok, is well equiped and drive nice. Space is a little tight but it should not be a surprise if you test drive it and know why you buy this car. The problem is hat with toyota you have what i call the toyota tax to pay if you buy or lease new their price and interest rate are way high. This is the price to pay for quality manufacturing. They also keep their value when used compared to other brand. The refresh look is welcome.
I really like what this car looks like. It is one sharp runabout. At 20 grand it is a bargain. At 30 grand (loaded), I might look at the less attractive Mazda 3. But for a little more... I’d find myself at a VW dealership. Zack is right. Thanks for the video, Guys. Very impressive lead-ins for your consideration/pricing/night life inserts. Have a great weekend.
The Corolla Hatch is a great car, and I would certainly always take it over the sedan, if possible. The only criticism I have is that I wish it was a little larger and had a bit more cargo space and better space/packaging efficiency, more along the lines of the VW Golf or the old Toyota Matrix. If you look at the stats of the previous generation VW Golf, for example, it was actually smaller in terms of length than this Corolla Hatch, yet it had a dramatic amount more cargo space.
Shame that 2023 hatchback still doesn’t come up with hybrid option. We almost ordered 2022 and decided to wait for 2023 to see if they add hybrid to hatchback. Alas we are looking for an alternative now.
Hi Zack and Andrea, I have the 2020 1.8l 4dr sedan and absolutely love it. It is the base model. Very good on fuel, well built beautiful car. Keep up the good works.
I test drove Corolla SE Hatch with automatic transmission and will have to say that this car is extremely agile and handles extremely well due to its small size. The turning radius is excellent. It's a quick car and due to its agility you can attack corners at a higher speed than any higher horse powered crossover or Camry for example. I had no issues passing vehicles on the highway doing 80 mph. The engine does make a loud noise if you accelerate quickly up the steep hill. This car is very comfortable and I'm coming from a 2017 Camry LE. You don't really need to overpay for an XSE model. I found the base model manual seats without lumbar comfortable. The radio is sufficient and you better off putting your own speakers and sub than overpaying for JBL. Paying for foe leather seats isn't really worth it to me either since this is just a Corolla. You want to keep the cost down as much as possible. I would recommend the very base SE Hatch model which cost around $22k if you can get it without mark up otherwise go with a Camry. Bottom line don't pay more than $1k mark up on this car if any.
Why did you assume the new transmission makes this car fast? Toyota calls it a "launch gear" but this isn't like launch control on a sports car. It simply lessens the wear & tear on a CVT, which experiences the most stress during acceleration from a standing start. You also get a little more responsiveness using the first gear, but this is not a car you drag race with.
This corolla definitely breaks the typical design paradigm of yesteryear. But, given it's edgy design, they should of added some performance to it. That aesthetic screams performance hot hatch but the engine wails like typical beige Corolla. Throw a turbo 4 and it will definitely steal some performance enthusiasts from the GTI/R/Civic crowd.
Really enjoying your 'couple reviews'; makes me wonder why Zac has ever needed other co-hosts in his TV career when he had Andrea (no disrespect to Zac's past co-hosts who were also brilliant). A couple of suggestions: I wanted to know about the power train early in the video, certainly before talking about the car's performance, but it was mentioned a full 11 minutes into the review which was too long imo. Also, any negatives the car may have, and every car does have negatives, need to be mentioned/emphasized to avoid your reviews sounding like infomercials. For example, other reviewers commented on the hatchback's rougher ride (compared to the sedan), limited sight lines and the road/engine noise but you only touched on the last point. Just my $0.2. Thanks for the entertaining reviews and keep up the good work!
I’m not a fan of dark wheels either. I have a gray Civic hatchback (❤️) and got some gray-ish alloys to put my winter tires on. I thought they looked good in isolation but they just disappear on the car. They look too much like steel wheels. I wouldn’t make that choice again. I prefer the contrast of silver coloured wheels. I’ll be glad when this trend fades away.
I actually like the exterior look. Finally, return to a sporty looking Corolla. But like anything pros and cons. Decent price, a tried and true engine which can't die. It's kind of heavy. Rather mid pack in its ratings, tight interior, lack of sunroof. The Yamaha engine option isn't found anymore. With this I say thanks Honda for ur civic hatch. I would remove the chr in Toyota's lineup and bring back a proper matrix. Maybe in the future a sporty Corolla hatch is in the works? Well at least for now, their direction is changing, which is about time. Final thought, not a fan of the tacked on radio, Integrated is better. Good job in your videos. Nice he said, she said comparisons. Add a comment in the sound of the stereo next time. Just my 2 cents. Happy holidays
Toyota sells a much more spacious and practical Corolla wagon in Japan and Europe. We may never get the wagon but I suspect an upgraded version of the new Corolla Cross will come to this market within the next year or so. The Cross is already on sale in parts of Asia in a basic form and it is quite reminiscent of the very popular Matrix. Having said that, you cannot apply too much logic to Toyota's decisions for the Canadian market. After giving us an extra year of Matrix, Venza and Prius v they failed to follow up immediately with another wagon .
Team Motormouth, The next time you bump into Akio Toyoda please ask him how this Corolla hatch sells compared to the beloved #Matrix which preceded it. My estimate would be 20-25%. Toyota's Corolla wagon sold in Japan and Europe would be much more appealing in this market. Zack, thanks for rubbing a little salt into our wounds regarding the GR Yaris which is earning raves across the globe. Down to earth, practical Canadians might well embrace the less glamorous AWD Hybrid Yaris that gets around 70 miles to the Imperial gallon. I have a feeling the only Yaris we will see is the Yaris Cross .
@@mowcowbell I have been driving its brother from another mother the Vibe since 2005. The new Corolla hatch is more sporty and has more features but it is so cramped inside. I would say the roof line is about 6 inches lower on the Corolla.
I chose the Corolla HB and I’m very happy. The Civic was an immediate NOPE because of the terrible 1.5L motor. The Mazda3 is out because the cramped interior, worse MPG. The Golf VW due to reliability issues, already had VW and never again. If I wanted luxury I would go with Lexus or Audi, not the Mazda. If I wanted fast I would get a Mustang GT, or Camaro SS, or Lexus GS, or Audi S. If I wanted space I would get a RAV4. I wanted something nimble, modern, great on MPG without being a Prius, and fun to drive. The Corolla HB does all this. Plenty of power to pass on highway but don’t expect to race or pass insanely quick. Very happy with this car.
My wife'sLexus RX350 also has that crazy HALF-heated steering wheel. I drive using a 10 and 2 style, so mostly the "heated " steering wheel is irritatingly limited. Must be a Toyota thing.
For us tall people how is the leg room? Smal cars are notorious for often providing more leg room for tall folk than midsize or even full size - This "leg room" is never covered by any reviewers
Andrea's makeup and outfits are always on point! When I age to your age (and I only kinda know what your age might be because of the age of your kids and your husband's age roughly), I wanna grow up to be like you. lol.
Zack & Andrea always enjoyable videos, one important omission from most car reviewers; no mention of vehicle warranty? I think it should be added in segment ‘for your consideration’ vs competitors vehicles along with their pricing or in the ‘pricing’ segment. When a consumer is buying a new car that is a top 3 consideration, especially with the Korean car makers often surpassing N.A., European & Japanese auto makers with longer & higher Km. Warranties which provide more value. Final point when you review ‘E-Vehicles/Hybrids’ add in warranty for battery life, that should prove very interesting! Happy Holidays to ALL the MM subscribers & to your family, here’s to a less bumpy 2021!!
Yes , but you never have to worry about a timing belt breaking in the Toyota with chain drive cams and the belt in Honda's will blow the motor up. Totally.
No current Honda motor uses a timing belt.... It's been years if not at least a solid decade. Timing belts went the way of the Dodo bird and distributor caps.
the enhanced cargo makes a drop off when seats are down and i plan to be on a road trip with occasional overnight mattress. i will get full spare and a fix a flat kit as hardly any room for that. per viewer question, when does one not plan no matter what your driving when passing? scary thought on single lane roads, i ride motorcycles mostly.
Only manual for me as it is the only car offered in Canada (to my knowledge) that offers both manual transmission AND active safety! Just curious about rev hang as, from what I have learnt, manual is a peach...
great stuff, should add chapters so viewers (so after watching the entire video..LOL) can go back to the parts they want to re-watch.....the 4 Your Consideration, Coffee, Nightlife, etc.
Hey Andrea - thanks for your hard work! Hey, how do we think this compares to the last gen VW Golf? Looks like that is what Toyota was aiming towards with this hatch, no?
Thank you so much! I think the Golf and the Corolla are quite different but I do understand what you mean. The Corolla Hatchback styling is really sporty looking. I think Toyota nailed it with the styling on the hatchback especially with this special edition trim in Supersonic Red. :)
The Corolla hatch has a very stiff frame and very good suspension/handling. The Mazda 3 and Civic are the competitors. Mazda 3 is more expensive and the civic looks awful, IMHO. I would be interested to see what the new Civic will look like if they offer it in a hatch. The "spy shots" I saw look more like a prius with less cargo room. We'll see. Thanks for the review! Funny and on point.
I must add I am a bit biased because I own a 2019 Toyota Hatchback that I have had for a year and a half and I love it. I would probably also have liked the Mazda 3, but the Toyota I bought was a much better deal economically and will probably last me for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time. . . I love Toyotas for their reliability! It's a solid NA 4 cylinder, well engineered, with decent power and little to go wrong, combined with good looks. I'll take it!
Enjoyed the video. One thing though; you bring up the Elantra GT but fail to mention that it’s been discontinued in North America. I looked into getting a new one last week and it’s off the Hyundai Canada site. The Forte5 is still available but I’m not crazy about the look of that one.
Excellent, well made review! A practical review with an average Joe Car, which is affordable. For your note: The VW Golf has been Germany's most sold car for decades. Keep up the work!
wait.. hold up.. the 2021 model comes standard with the rear spolier and sideskirts? or is it coz its special edition only? does it come with other trims?
Awesome video and great sense humour about space tire! That’s a good vehicle for city driving not a sport car and it gives a great gas mileage with 128 horses power is good compared my old car has 98 horses power. Cheers guys! 👍🏻👍🏻
I am looking at picking up a 6MT version of this......thankfully, they offer a 6MT in this, unlike a bunch of other manufacturers who have ditched the manuals. It is between this and the new Civic Hatchback 6MT 1.5T. I don't like the sloped rear of the Civic hatchback (and the loss of space that entails) and wish it were more squared off like the Golf-R.
@@zumezoom9593 Europe has the Hybrid wagon as well with 2 Hybrid drivetrain choices. They get the same 1.8 we have in the Prius and Corolla sedan as well as the more powerful 2.0 found here in the Lexus UX. Japan has the 1.8 Hybrid hatch and wagon with e-AWD.
@@zumezoom9593 It cannot hurt to contact Toyota Canada directly to let them know you are interested in that model. I am in regular contact with them highlighting their oversights and the more people they hear from the better!
This is a "world car" sized hatch. The rear seat and cargo area aren't as big as a Civic or Impreza, so it's not really the second coming of the Matrix. Otherwise it's a solid choice, and actually not without its charms.
People are ridiculous an influence by a lot of the other powerful cars they've driven to say it doesn't have a lot of power back in the year 2000 Toyota Camry had 130 horsepower
Test drove the Mazda 3 hb, and is nice but man the pillars in the back gives it a BIG blind spot. Not a lot of people talk about that. Corolla hb is nice to drive also. Haven't driven the others yet
Just purchased a 17 with super low miles.... idky bt i enoy the interoir look more.... integrated console... rather than it stickimg out and the gauge clusters look better.... i do prefer the all black look... imside. Reliability wise.... toyota is the way to go..... we can talk lack of this your that but if you change fluids you have a car that will outlast all other hatchbacks.
I wouldn't consider losing the donut to be a upgrade to be honest if you need the extra space just drop the back seats.... I love my 2020 Rolla hatchback night shade edition. Had it for two years now. Only way I would get rid of it is to get a GR Corolla if they ever hit the states lol. I'm younger 26 but I've never cared for the other hatches you mentioned. There's just something about the way the Rolla hatch looks and the potential it as. Also it's a Toyota 🤷♂️ When you did this test was sport mode on and traction control turned off...
We have the rav4 and test drove the Camry opted for the Corolla,we pick ours up next week.Great second car..
Good choice!
I hate sunroofs. Yet my last two cars had them standard. Nice to see these don't have one.
The Corolla gets Prius-like fuel economy, but unfortunately also Prius-like acceleration.
Great review as always,
Thank you, happy you liked the review. :)
tune it up and drop a turbo, intake, plus a waste gate lol, will jump to 250 easy lol
Have 1 at my local dealership. Manual transmission. Love it!
This one doesn’t come in a manual tho
U can get 1 in a manual. This review was a CVT. CVT has a mechanical 1st gear.
I was waiting for this Corolla Hatchback review and once again I wasn't disappointed. It's funny and informative with all the feautures, you two are excellent. Andrea, you are simply beautiful and you must work out a lot, you look awesome. Smart, beautiful, funny and likes cars = perfect package!
Thank you! :) Glad you are enjoying the videos too.
Glad to hear it!
Andrea is married to Zack so ease up on the flirting, wise guy.
I'd really like to able to get a 2.0L hybrid Corolla Hatchback that's only available in Europe here in North America. Better gas milage and better power. Paired with e-AWD, it'd be even better.
I think e-AWD Corollas are only sold in Japan, European Corollas are strictly FWD .
@@rightlanehog3151 Yeah but I think an e-AWD 2.0L hybrid Corolla Hatchback would be perfect for North America. Hell, they decided to bring an e-AWD prius to the US but not a hybrid Corolla Hatchback lmao
@@Unchainedmaple888 I would like to see more Hybrid options. Sadly, this generation of Corolla hatch is just too small to ever be perfect for the size of people who inhabit North America.
Please Toyota, bring the GR version of this since we won't be getting the GR Yaris. Another stellar show guys.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Honestly if this had a hybrid model I would have definitely got this over my Camry
It's on its way. Only the sedan has hybrid, but the hatchback will get one soon
@@philbertmaghamil9231 well if anything happens to my car I know what I’m getting!
@@dygardion9130 can’t go wrong with either but the Camry is still the GOAT sedan. It has a huge trunk, legroom, and lasts forever.
@@andyf8347 oh I loooooooove my Camry
2020 se hybrid! Great mpg, could get better if I didn’t have a led foot LOL I love the looks! And I hope nothing happens to her! I know it’s not the flashiest and most people are gonna hate it but i don’t care!!! She’s beautiful!
We have both the hybrid 1.8 and 2.0 here in Europe and most people go for the hybrid. Our only other option is a 1.2 turbo which is just OK
Why does a hatchback need a sunroof? The backseats didn’t look big, but it didn’t look small either. In my personal opinion, when you consider overall performance, this Corolla Hatchback and the Civic Hatchback are the top two, but the Corolla wins in price.
Hi Zack and Andrea.
Lucky for you, the Corolla Hatch comes in different engine sizes. Here in South Africa, we only have the 1.2T, with 85kW Power and 185Nm Torque. In two version and only the base gets the option of a manual transmission. Just check, the majority of people though, go for the CVT.
The sedan on the other end come in with a 1.8 naturally asperated engine with 104kW and 171Nm with only a CVT transmission, while the 2.0 which is the top spec sedan comes in manual and automatic, 125kW and 200Nm.
The base level of the 1.8 and 1.2T are basically the same performance and fuel economy. The sedan looks more grown up and the hatch will be more of a sporty look without the sporty feel. Over 10 seconds to 100kph. Both shapes are considered medium sized family car here too.
I find it funny how all countries outside of South Africa will tell you, anything less then 2.0 is a city car. Here with even something with a naturally asperated 1.2 engine will be considered strong enough to do long distances in. I even did a long distance of over 1000km in a 0.8. What the reviews will tell you is, with overtaking you need to think about your next move. That is for most vehicles under 1.4 engine size.
My choice would be the hatch, not because the engine is a 1.2T with 1.8 ability. It is for the convenience of the seats that folds flat, and making the loading capacity of the vehicle like a utility when needed, and giving me the option of always telling my passengers, "You know you can go with, but how you going to get back. I'm going to have large objects in the car." Selfish I know, unfortunately I love driving alone most of the time.
Would be nice to see the bigger engines in the hatch here, and see if it actually makes much of a difference in the performance.
Love the couples reviews.
This car is even sexier in person. 😁
But does it have any personality?
@@d.lawrence5670There are much better options out there. I drove one & it's pretty decent. Not enough for me to buy it. lol
@@d.lawrence5670 Get the manual & with the Toyota reliability I'd say it does.
I can't wait to get my toyota corolla hatchback ❤️ I just wished they came with a black interior.
They do!
Nice review-I like the conversational, knowledgeable format and your pleasant and normal personalities.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've been wanting a Golf GTI for a long time, but with the current used/new car prices and my location, the GTI is almost impossible to find with low miles and a good price. Even though this doesn't produce as much power, I still love a good hatchback, and that's why I'm saving up for the Toyota Corolla Hatchback! Plus the mpg on this is second to none in the hatchback world.
I guess we’re on the same boat bro. I really wanted a GTI but like you said car prices are crazy right now. Also considering that I’m a broke highschool student I figured the mpg and reliability of Toyota would be better for me at the moment.
I recently got my '19 totaled. It was a good car. Smooth, great on gas but it lacked power, no Android Auto and terrible cargo space. Switched to a '19 Mazda3 HB. 2.5L 186 hp.
Good choice! I too chose a Mazda 3 (sedan) over the Corolla HB & Corolla Sedan
Must of been a pretty bad accident to total a 2019😳
@@oswaldgobblepot You'd be surprised. It actually didn't seem so bad.
I was looking at those both as well, almost went with a manual Corolla XSE hatch, but decided to wait until spring and get a Mazda 3 sedan. (Didn’t care for the hatch styling, only bummer is you can’t get a manual in the sedan) but it’s gonna be a daily driver so not too important as I’m buying the car outright in cash in 2 months (no payments!)
Mazda makes a great car for the $, I’ll save for another 3 years after I buy my 3 and buy another “fun” car to go with it.
You did the right thing! Enjoy 😎
Call me crazy but I chose 19 Jeep Compass, 180 hp and 6sp manual. I’m really liking it, plus 4x4.
hatch is slower than the civic but it looks loooooads better
im really digging that red color
Why does everyone want a sunroof/moonroof? I don't find it appealing at all and glad this doesn't have one.
I agree! It’s useless most of the time and often begins to leak when the car gets older.
Cause they like to enjoy the car ride in good weather more genius 😂
Because some people like to ride with it open.
I have the XSE with manual transmission. I love it.
Great review, love the "night lights" segment.
Happy to hear that, thank you!
Was curious if your subscriptions have increased since Andrea joined the car reviews?
Love you guys, keep up the awesome job. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Thank you for your positive feedback, glad you are enjoying the reviews. Happy Holidays to you as well, wishing you all the best. The channel is doing really well and viewers like the changes and the new features we've added to the reviews. The "couples" reviews are unique and offer something different on UA-cam which has been quite successful for us. Here's to 2021! May the channel continue to grow. :)
This is a great color but I saw a bronze one in the showroom the other day and it's even better imo
Does the 21 come in the bronze oxide anymore?
Looks good, better than a Mazda for sure.
I just took back a lease on a 2019 corolla se plus and i think this car is very nice for the price i got. I drive many cars for my work and leasures and found this car is sporty enough, i hate cvt but this one is ok, is well equiped and drive nice. Space is a little tight but it should not be a surprise if you test drive it and know why you buy this car. The problem is hat with toyota you have what i call the toyota tax to pay if you buy or lease new their price and interest rate are way high. This is the price to pay for quality manufacturing. They also keep their value when used compared to other brand. The refresh look is welcome.
I really like what this car looks like. It is one sharp runabout. At 20 grand it is a bargain. At 30 grand (loaded), I might look at the less attractive Mazda 3. But for a little more... I’d find myself at a VW dealership. Zack is right. Thanks for the video, Guys. Very impressive lead-ins for your consideration/pricing/night life inserts. Have a great weekend.
Thank you very much, happy you liked it. Have a wonderful weekend too!
Hope they make a hybrid version of it, seems easy to adapt from the Corolla Hybrid.
I am currently driving a 2020 Corolla hybrid Hatchback, i think it matters upon the dealerships in the country you are in.
I’m up at 4 in the morning and randomly saw your post!
Sunroof isn't offered in the hatchback because they want to keep a high roof clearance in the back. Also X2 for the spare tyre over the repair kit.
"The repair kit *stinks!* Go for the spare tire." Wow - honesty from car reviewers is much appreciated!
The Corolla Hatch is a great car, and I would certainly always take it over the sedan, if possible. The only criticism I have is that I wish it was a little larger and had a bit more cargo space and better space/packaging efficiency, more along the lines of the VW Golf or the old Toyota Matrix. If you look at the stats of the previous generation VW Golf, for example, it was actually smaller in terms of length than this Corolla Hatch, yet it had a dramatic amount more cargo space.
Shame that 2023 hatchback still doesn’t come up with hybrid option. We almost ordered 2022 and decided to wait for 2023 to see if they add hybrid to hatchback. Alas we are looking for an alternative now.
Great video as always, but the audio seemed quiet. Blew my ear drums when the commercials kicked in...
Hi Zack and Andrea, I have the 2020 1.8l 4dr sedan and absolutely love it. It is the base model. Very good on fuel, well built beautiful car. Keep up the good works.
Thank you so much! Enjoy your Corolla, I had a lot of fun with it for the week.
@@andreaspencer9813 umm for heated seats in Canada, the 2020 corolla LE comes with heated seats as standard, just to let you know...
I test drove Corolla SE Hatch with automatic transmission and will have to say that this car is extremely agile and handles extremely well due to its small size. The turning radius is excellent. It's a quick car and due to its agility you can attack corners at a higher speed than any higher horse powered crossover or Camry for example. I had no issues passing vehicles on the highway doing 80 mph. The engine does make a loud noise if you accelerate quickly up the steep hill. This car is very comfortable and I'm coming from a 2017 Camry LE.
You don't really need to overpay for an XSE model. I found the base model manual seats without lumbar comfortable. The radio is sufficient and you better off putting your own speakers and sub than overpaying for JBL. Paying for foe leather seats isn't really worth it to me either since this is just a Corolla. You want to keep the cost down as much as possible. I would recommend the very base SE Hatch model which cost around $22k if you can get it without mark up otherwise go with a Camry. Bottom line don't pay more than $1k mark up on this car if any.
Why did you assume the new transmission makes this car fast? Toyota calls it a "launch gear" but this isn't like launch control on a sports car. It simply lessens the wear & tear on a CVT, which experiences the most stress during acceleration from a standing start. You also get a little more responsiveness using the first gear, but this is not a car you drag race with.
This corolla definitely breaks the typical design paradigm of yesteryear. But, given it's edgy design, they should of added some performance to it. That aesthetic screams performance hot hatch but the engine wails like typical beige Corolla. Throw a turbo 4 and it will definitely steal some performance enthusiasts from the GTI/R/Civic crowd.
Really enjoying your 'couple reviews'; makes me wonder why Zac has ever needed other co-hosts in his TV career when he had Andrea (no disrespect to Zac's past co-hosts who were also brilliant). A couple of suggestions: I wanted to know about the power train early in the video, certainly before talking about the car's performance, but it was mentioned a full 11 minutes into the review which was too long imo. Also, any negatives the car may have, and every car does have negatives, need to be mentioned/emphasized to avoid your reviews sounding like infomercials. For example, other reviewers commented on the hatchback's rougher ride (compared to the sedan), limited sight lines and the road/engine noise but you only touched on the last point. Just my $0.2. Thanks for the entertaining reviews and keep up the good work!
Thank you, glad you like the couple reviews, very kind words. As well, thank you for all your suggestions too.
Thank youTOYOTA for NO sunROOF that leaks, squeaks and lessens torque stiffness! THANK YOU:) Same for the SUPRA and GT 86!
I’m not a fan of dark wheels either. I have a gray Civic hatchback (❤️) and got some gray-ish alloys to put my winter tires on. I thought they looked good in isolation but they just disappear on the car. They look too much like steel wheels. I wouldn’t make that choice again. I prefer the contrast of silver coloured wheels. I’ll be glad when this trend fades away.
Merry Christmas to you both. Thank you for your output this year. Hoping for better things next year.
Merry Christmas to you as well. May we all have a happy and healthy 2021. Thank you for supporting the channel, very much appreciated. :)
I actually like the exterior look. Finally, return to a sporty looking Corolla. But like anything pros and cons. Decent price, a tried and true engine which can't die. It's kind of heavy. Rather mid pack in its ratings, tight interior, lack of sunroof. The Yamaha engine option isn't found anymore. With this I say thanks Honda for ur civic hatch. I would remove the chr in Toyota's lineup and bring back a proper matrix.
Maybe in the future a sporty Corolla hatch is in the works? Well at least for now, their direction is changing, which is about time.
Final thought, not a fan of the tacked on radio, Integrated is better.
Good job in your videos. Nice he said, she said comparisons. Add a comment in the sound of the stereo next time. Just my 2 cents. Happy holidays
Toyota sells a much more spacious and practical Corolla wagon in Japan and Europe. We may never get the wagon but I suspect an upgraded version of the new Corolla Cross will come to this market within the next year or so. The Cross is already on sale in parts of Asia in a basic form and it is quite reminiscent of the very popular Matrix. Having said that, you cannot apply too much logic to Toyota's decisions for the Canadian market. After giving us an extra year of Matrix, Venza and Prius v they failed to follow up immediately with another wagon .
Team Motormouth, The next time you bump into Akio Toyoda please ask him how this Corolla hatch sells compared to the beloved #Matrix which preceded it. My estimate would be 20-25%. Toyota's Corolla wagon sold in Japan and Europe would be much more appealing in this market. Zack, thanks for rubbing a little salt into our wounds regarding the GR Yaris which is earning raves across the globe. Down to earth, practical Canadians might well embrace the less glamorous AWD Hybrid Yaris that gets around 70 miles to the Imperial gallon. I have a feeling the only Yaris we will see is the Yaris Cross .
I loved my 2003 Toyota Matrix XR. 1.8L with a 5 speed manual. Drove it for 9 trouble free years.
@@mowcowbell I have been driving its brother from another mother the Vibe since 2005. The new Corolla hatch is more sporty and has more features but it is so cramped inside. I would say the roof line is about 6 inches lower on the Corolla.
I chose the Corolla HB and I’m very happy. The Civic was an immediate NOPE because of the terrible 1.5L motor. The Mazda3 is out because the cramped interior, worse MPG. The Golf VW due to reliability issues, already had VW and never again.
If I wanted luxury I would go with Lexus or Audi, not the Mazda. If I wanted fast I would get a Mustang GT, or Camaro SS, or Lexus GS, or Audi S. If I wanted space I would get a RAV4. I wanted something nimble, modern, great on MPG without being a Prius, and fun to drive. The Corolla HB does all this. Plenty of power to pass on highway but don’t expect to race or pass insanely quick. Very happy with this car.
My wife'sLexus RX350 also has that crazy HALF-heated steering wheel. I drive using a 10 and 2 style, so mostly the "heated " steering wheel is irritatingly limited. Must be a Toyota thing.
For us tall people how is the leg room? Smal cars are notorious for often providing more leg room for tall folk than midsize or even full size - This "leg room" is never covered by any reviewers
Andrea's makeup and outfits are always on point! When I age to your age (and I only kinda know what your age might be because of the age of your kids and your husband's age roughly), I wanna grow up to be like you. lol.
@Hugh MacIsaac no, but i'm a gay man who appreciates good fashion who also happens to be a car enthusiast. so fuck off.
You go David
@@Motormouth... Thanks, Zack! Good review - more on topic, I bet the manual version of this car is even more fun to drive around town.
@@djcoronel Yes, I have a review on that from a year or so ago.
That is just so nice, thank you very much David, I really appreciate it! :) Happy Holidays, here's to a happy & healthy 2021!
The Corolla hatchback is also made in Japan - not sure about the sedan, but the hatchback would be my preference anyway because of the cargo capacity.
The Hybrid sedan comes from Japan. Non-Hybrid sedans may come from Mississippi or Japan so always read the label.
The hybrids the slowest of the three.
I like these two.
Zack & Andrea always enjoyable videos, one important omission from most car reviewers; no mention of vehicle warranty? I think it should be added in segment ‘for your consideration’ vs competitors vehicles along with their pricing or in the ‘pricing’ segment. When a consumer is buying a new car that is a top 3 consideration, especially with the Korean car makers often surpassing N.A., European & Japanese auto makers with longer & higher Km. Warranties which provide more value. Final point when you review ‘E-Vehicles/Hybrids’ add in warranty for battery life, that should prove very interesting! Happy Holidays to ALL the MM subscribers & to your family, here’s to a less bumpy 2021!!
We will definitely keep that in mind for our "For your consideration segment" Happy Holidays to you as well, hoping for a happy and healthy 2021.
I wish Toyota sold the Corolla Estate in NA with the hybrid powertrains.
Toyota's refusal to sell that wagon in Canada is one of the great mysteries.
Yes , but you never have to worry about a timing belt breaking in the Toyota with chain drive cams and the belt in Honda's will blow the motor up. Totally.
No current Honda motor uses a timing belt.... It's been years if not at least a solid decade. Timing belts went the way of the Dodo bird and distributor caps.
There's a longer version sold in Europe an estate version love the look of it
Japan gets a slightly smaller version of that wagon and theirs is available with the same eAWD system sold here with the Prius.
I think you’d have to import from Europe to get it
the enhanced cargo makes a drop off when seats are down and i plan to be on a road trip with occasional overnight mattress. i will get full spare and a fix a flat kit as hardly any room for that. per viewer question, when does one not plan no matter what your driving when passing? scary thought on single lane roads, i ride motorcycles mostly.
I've seen #TeamAndrea more excited about other cars you have both tested, the manual would probably be more fun to drive.
lol! Thanks for watching!
@Vilfredo Pareto thank you for this, I really appreciate the support. :)
As long as it can fit a mini Mal in the rear it’s brilliant.
The back looks like older version of Mazda 3 ... Overall it looks good but I'd go for Mazda 3 or Elantra
I wish the new Mazda kept the old hatch.
Now it shrink in opening size.
Have to look at the Toy instead.
Only manual for me as it is the only car offered in Canada (to my knowledge) that offers both manual transmission AND active safety! Just curious about rev hang as, from what I have learnt, manual is a peach...
great stuff, should add chapters so viewers (so after watching the entire video..LOL) can go back to the parts they want to re-watch.....the 4 Your Consideration, Coffee, Nightlife, etc.
Glad to hear you are enjoying all the segments. Thanks for the suggestion about the chapters as well.
Hey Andrea - thanks for your hard work! Hey, how do we think this compares to the last gen VW Golf? Looks like that is what Toyota was aiming towards with this hatch, no?
Thank you so much! I think the Golf and the Corolla are quite different but I do understand what you mean. The Corolla Hatchback styling is really sporty looking. I think Toyota nailed it with the styling on the hatchback especially with this special edition trim in Supersonic Red. :)
Love the Night Life bit! Rare and very important to know. 👍
Thank you for this, glad you like it.:)
should have tested the 6 speed... little cars need to have a stick
The Corolla hatch has a very stiff frame and very good suspension/handling. The Mazda 3 and Civic are the competitors. Mazda 3 is more expensive and the civic looks awful, IMHO.
I would be interested to see what the new Civic will look like if they offer it in a hatch. The "spy shots" I saw look more like a prius with less cargo room. We'll see.
Thanks for the review! Funny and on point.
I must add I am a bit biased because I own a 2019 Toyota Hatchback that I have had for a year and a half and I love it. I would probably also have liked the Mazda 3, but the Toyota I bought was a much better deal economically and will probably last me for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time. . . I love Toyotas for their reliability! It's a solid NA 4 cylinder, well engineered, with decent power and little to go wrong, combined with good looks. I'll take it!
Enjoyed the video. One thing though; you bring up the Elantra GT but fail to mention that it’s been discontinued in North America. I looked into getting a new one last week and it’s off the Hyundai Canada site. The Forte5 is still available but I’m not crazy about the look of that one.
Thanks for the review guys
Our pleasure!
Thanks for watching!
Merry Christmas. Hope you’re well.
Really enjoy your videos.
Merry Christmas and thanks for watching!
Thank you, Merry Christmas to you as well!
Excellent, well made review!
A practical review with an average Joe Car, which is affordable.
For your note: The VW Golf has been Germany's most sold car for decades.
Keep up the work!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the review, thanks for watching.
Thanks for that!
Good review Andrea and Zack.
As for the no Sunroof for CHR. Roofline too low and added weight on the 2.0 carrying 3300pounds. Too much on the cvt.
Thanks for watching!
What trim is this toyota.??
Absolutely love it 💯
Got a 2019 corolla SE sedan at the moment, thinking about trading it in for the hatch 👌
This is the special edition trim and it is just lovely. This trim only comes in Supersonic Red.
To get satellite radio in a Mazda or a Honda you have to buy the fully loaded top trims in America
wait.. hold up.. the 2021 model comes standard with the rear spolier and sideskirts? or is it coz its special edition only? does it come with other trims?
Just this special edition comes like this only 1500 made.
Awesome video and great sense humour about space tire! That’s a good vehicle for city driving not a sport car and it gives a great gas mileage with 128 horses power is good compared my old car has 98 horses power. Cheers guys! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much, happy to hear you liked the video! Yes, it's a great city driver for sure.
@@andreaspencer9813 You are very welcome Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻
This Corolla hatchback has around 170 horsepower.
Great video, great car, I just drove the smaller hatch the Aygo the other day.
All cars should come with full size spare!!!!!
It normally does, but for 2021 they added a free option to remove the spare which lowers the cargo floor and adds more room.
I don’t like black wheels either.
Which hatchback is more comfortable for a long trip? Noticed that the seats have shrunk on all except the GTI.
Nice car but as tested price is pretty close to my Rav4 Hybrid. YIKES!
Certainly adds up depending on the trim you choose!
I am looking at picking up a 6MT version of this......thankfully, they offer a 6MT in this, unlike a bunch of other manufacturers who have ditched the manuals. It is between this and the new Civic Hatchback 6MT 1.5T. I don't like the sloped rear of the Civic hatchback (and the loss of space that entails) and wish it were more squared off like the Golf-R.
when will they bring out the hatchback Hybrid in canada? any inside information to reveal?
They should bring it but Toyota is so full of contradictions you never know.
is it toyota or is it the government? or both? they have the hybrid hatch in Europe and Australia.... 😔
@@zumezoom9593 Europe has the Hybrid wagon as well with 2 Hybrid drivetrain choices. They get the same 1.8 we have in the Prius and Corolla sedan as well as the more powerful 2.0 found here in the Lexus UX. Japan has the 1.8 Hybrid hatch and wagon with e-AWD.
@@rightlanehog3151 see?! yes exactly and north /south America has none. it freaks me out why we don't get it
@@zumezoom9593 It cannot hurt to contact Toyota Canada directly to let them know you are interested in that model. I am in regular contact with them highlighting their oversights and the more people they hear from the better!
Great review!
Glad you liked it, thank you.
Can you start the 2021 with the key fob?
I don't understand why Toyota likes to make aggressive looking cars that are slow
Does that include the Yaris European GS?
New sub great review format 👍
Hey Zach, I'm sitting in a restaurant and I looked at the TV and their you are, you're famous lol
GMC I think
@@Motormouth... yea, it was either that or a a ram. White truck
You have to love these guys
Best reviews out there
This is a "world car" sized hatch. The rear seat and cargo area aren't as big as a Civic or Impreza, so it's not really the second coming of the Matrix. Otherwise it's a solid choice, and actually not without its charms.
It is a Matrix built on a 3/4 scale. Park the Corolla Hatch beside a Matrix and it is almost 6 inches shorter.
Wish it had a turbo like a focus ST
People are ridiculous an influence by a lot of the other powerful cars they've driven to say it doesn't have a lot of power back in the year 2000 Toyota Camry had 130 horsepower
What goes around comes around - three card monty - this is nothing but an older Mazda 3 5 door - with a Toyota badge
Test drove the Mazda 3 hb, and is nice but man the pillars in the back gives it a BIG blind spot. Not a lot of people talk about that.
Corolla hb is nice to drive also.
Haven't driven the others yet
I tested an SE sedán, 9.5s but did use brake torquing.
Andrea looking "leggy"!! 😏
Sheer
The best to drive in the World so Stylish I❤
i have the 2021 corolla se, driving at night is horrible. the headlight is so low you can barely see the road at night.
you should talk about the GR Yaris even tho you cant get it in canada. its still awsome
I need a spare. I hate the trend of repair kits. I’ve gotten a flat that needed to be replaced on every car I’ve owned.
Andrea and/or Zack: have you considered taking the night photos in 16x9 aspect ratio?
Just purchased a 17 with super low miles.... idky bt i enoy the interoir look more.... integrated console... rather than it stickimg out and the gauge clusters look better.... i do prefer the all black look... imside. Reliability wise.... toyota is the way to go..... we can talk lack of this your that but if you change fluids you have a car that will outlast all other hatchbacks.
I wouldn't consider losing the donut to be a upgrade to be honest if you need the extra space just drop the back seats.... I love my 2020 Rolla hatchback night shade edition. Had it for two years now. Only way I would get rid of it is to get a GR Corolla if they ever hit the states lol. I'm younger 26 but I've never cared for the other hatches you mentioned. There's just something about the way the Rolla hatch looks and the potential it as. Also it's a Toyota 🤷♂️
When you did this test was sport mode on and traction control turned off...
I like it but no sunroof is kind of a bummer.
I use a plug kit for my motorcycle and it works great, but... not much use in a car when the solution is frozen solid 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️