The 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex is Not The Turbocharged Sport Compact We Wanted
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- Опубліковано 12 лис 2020
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For decades, the #ToyotaCorolla has satisfied a lot of consumers looking for an affordable and reliable commuter cars. While that has always been a strength of the Corolla, when Toyota gave it a full redesign last year, they wanted to add some fun to the lineup which had been absent for the last two decades. The 2021 #CorollaApex is designed to be that first step, with a retuned suspension, sport exhaust system, and unique style cues, it certainly looks like a more enthusiast Corolla versus even the SE and XSE trims. However, with no engine upgrades, those of you hoping for a Civic Si or VW GTI fighter, will be disappointed in the lack of performance. - Авто та транспорт
Once you said the engine was the same I lost interest.
Seriously. Toyota could have found 200 hp somehow to make this a lot more interesting without stepping on the Supra 2.0t's toes.
digitaldoc100 but then you gotta worry about the 86🤷🏽♂️
@@ttamcc.4674 I know. Bored with this product laddering, instead of making a great car.
@Kahtami I sort of want to watch the rest of the video to see if they did anything to the interior.
@Randy Jackson For fun, it is definitely an upgrade.
They need to stop making it “sporty” and actually put something powerful under the hood!! Btw loved how organized this review was
What's the point.. its a Carolla.. its an appliance not a car
Putting the Camry 2.5 4 cylinder with 200+ hp with a bit more tq would have been nice. Sure it wouldn't have the low end tq that most of the other turbo powered cars would have. But its a decent power bump over the outgoing 2.0l 4 cylinder.
Exactly rlly hate when they do that
@@99-Zulu exactly, considering it’s small and nimble, it could do a 0-60 quicker than a Camry, because it’s lighter
I have been thinking. I think it would be smart of Toyota starting Trying to do with what Hyandai and Honda are doing with the Accord amd the Sonata. Like I like the looks of the Corolla. And the Camry except to horrific fake vents that you can get fog lights. But the Accord and Sonota look good yet are dont really look sporty. I think Toyota should try the regal look or something in their sedan style language. Cause the of they want to try to make their cars sporty than they need to be. I am glad they dont throw turbos in them though like honda has done with the accord as turbos are standard with CVTs and the Civic has turbos on the higher trims. I hate turbos. Ruin the reliability. But a more sleek look Mazda has would fit the cars based on what Toyota tries to do
Toyota outsourced work on the new Supra because they were too busy engineering copper accents and putting “sport” springs on this blazing hot Corolla.....
So in the nutshell it's basically an appearance package.
Appearance and handling package. Car may be slow but handles like a Bugatti Chiron
@@braetonwilson4296 the platform is pretty incredible I agree
@Daniel Zhang Corolla Apex is a rare limited production vehicle that isn't for the budget shopper. It's for wealthy people who have a love for Toyotas and Corollas and don't have to save money.
“cosmetics”
@@braetonwilson4296 It’s still faster than a lot of the cars in its class like the Impreza or Kia Forte GT Line. But slower than the 1.5T Civic, Forte GT, or the Elantra
My girlfriend makes fun of me because I watch all these car reviews, but when we get a new car and I'm able to tell her how many Twinkies we can tote, she'll be thanking me!!!
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You make it hard on your girlfriend, and your girlfriend can make it hard on you. No pun intended.
@@hondaralph4081 lol
Apex? False advertising, Toyota. False
Toyota stole my apex vote (voter fraud) haha 😄
Apex refers to handling, not speed. Corolla Apex handles better than anything else you've driven.
@@braetonwilson4296 I’m going to have to disagree with you. I’ve owned a 2017 Civic Si for years and recently drove an apex and it does not handle better then the Si. That’s just a fact.
I was mad about Toyota doing so little to the Camry/Avalon TRD (no reprograming of engine and trans to not be such killjoys) but then I met the Corolla Apex and my feeling of being underwhelmed rose to new heights.
Glad they loaned you the manual, I would have skipped it if you had gotten the CVT model.
I miss the days when you could get a Corolla with a Yamaha engine. The XRS was nowhere as sporty looking as this one but damn did they have great powertrains.
XRS was awesome. I had a 2005 and loved that car. Looked like an S which made it a sleeper!
Great work man. Ur vids help get thru this pandemic. Appreciate that a lot
I’ve seen other people review the Apex but I won’t watch the review until YOU make it. Love the organization of your videos!
If he honestly thought this was gonna be the compact little brother of the Supra then you played yourself lmao. We live in the era of “sport packages” and “appearance packages” unfortunately. Not saying it’s okay but cmon now. Sports car in this day and age isn’t Toyota’s bread and butter.
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We also live in an era or really expensive car insurance, especially for people in their 20s.
The 86 exists lol and definitely shows toyota can make a damn good sports car
@@andrew1196 we know they can but it’s not their main priority anymore.
Like a breath of fresh air when you guys upload.
I feel like if they had the room, they should've put the 2.5 from the camry in it. Then it would be MUCH more competitive!
INDEED. I have a 2020 corolla SE and it’s not horrible power wise compared to the 1.8... but I also have a 2020 Camry SE and the power is perfect. I think they should’ve made the apex with that engine.
Nope what they should've done since the name is Apex they should've put the 2.5Camry with the AWD Camry system 🔥🔥🔥
Yup i have the 2022 apex and even thos its 169 horse power it definetly feels like it does more power, i had a 2017 camry and the apex feels way faster than the camry, so i can only imagine if they did go with that option, the apex would smash the market!!🤌🏼
Yeah, I noticed one of these when I took my wife's RAV4 in today for maintenance. Seemed pretty cool, so I am happy to see your video.
I don't want a turbo engine. I want an 8k RPM screamer that doesn't have a torque dip in the midrange.
That night shade looks really good !
Great review Sofyan!!! Thanks!! 👍👍👍
This model with over 200hp would’ve been key. I’m sure it would’ve giving civic SI a good competition in sales.
They should have just went ahead and made a TRD trim with a turbo engine.
At this point TRD went from meaning Toyota Racing Development to Toyota Ricer Development.
Except TRD has unfortunately become watered down to essentially an appearance package, GR is now what TRD once was.
Just wait for the GR version.
TRD trim would get you a red leather stitched steering wheel and a TRD sticker at the back of the car.
TRD is a joke. They have been nothing but a joke for decades now. That's why they chose to call it APEX instead of TRD. Which is still a joke but this way it'll look like just another trim model.
Nice review on the 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex. 👍🏼
169 hp and 3,000lbs...call it the Slowrolla
Lol, accurate...
It's that slow and the fuel economy isn't even as good because they make the CVT shift like an auto which makes it slower, less efficient, and isn't as fun to drive as even a real auto.
Great Review!!! Thanks
“You can drive it like you stole it” hahahahah i can’t...
You never heard that before ?
my fav channel when it comes to car reviews..get into every details and thats important..Thankyou
Just seeing a manual transmission in 2020 brought a tear to my eye.
169HP?? Alright, I'm out
2021 Elantra has 147 hp (including the 2021 Elantra Limited which costs $26K), 2020 Sentra has 149 HP, 2021 Civic with the reliable 2 liter naturally aspirated engine has 158 HP. Corolla beats them all.
@@braetonwilson4296 Elantra has N line trim which has 201 HP.
@@demarkusthompson2867 Test drive all three and decide for yourself. All three have their advantages.
@Daniel Zhang Maybe but it looks better than a lot of expensive luxury cars.
Bye Felicia 👋
I might be getting old, but I like the fact this Corolla doesn't have a turbo. But, it is too expensive by $2K.
Turbos suck
Yeah just make it revy and light and inexpensive
@@DrRyan82994 but this engine isn’t even revvy it gets buzzy at the higher RPMs
@@f181234 yeah :(
I'm really sick of these boy-racer-looking barely-warm hatches. 🤮🤬
Honestly this car look like a sleeper.
This makes the new turbo 3 Mazda premium look like a great value proposition
This feels like a packaged test model FOR Toyota drivers who want enthusiast looks but the reliability of n/a in a rare package worth paying a little extra for.
Soyfan: "Corolla was NEVER meant to be sporty"
Corolla AE86: "Am I a joke to you?"
back when the corolla was just a scool as the civic
That’s why the Toyota 86 exists
Meanwhile in Japan with the gr yaris 1st edition high performance 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
How about corolla Sportivo with the Yamaha 2zz motor
@@thatpersiandude7386 ...YES PLEASE!
they should have done the APEX badge in that beautiful copper/bronze like those accents on the fenders. that would have been much better
Toyota needs to drop a GRMN Version of these with at least 1000 manuals & no more than a $29,900 price tag
Actaully they are it's the corolla gr sport which will get the mighty yaris gr powerplant a 3 cylinder turbo making 257 hp
I have a feeling the Corolla GR will get a detuned version of that engine, if we actually get it at all.
@@terbennett ya projecting somewhere around 215~ ?
@@stephenmccabe9507 that sounds about right.
I'm pretty sure 30K is their price target for the upcoming GRMN corolla.
Toyota just loves to disappoint US enthusiasts. :(
Looks mad fresh but just one problem no duo exhaust that would make the car look perfect from the back not with the single 😖
Hi Sofyan. Can you please give more pick up reviews?
Nice job on getting the manual! It is such a shame that only 120 will be manuals out of 6,000 being built. I have a feeling the manuals will be the ones that will increase in value. I can understand why this exists but I think many enthusiasts are waiting for the GR Corolla with that 250 HP turbo engine and the 6-speed manual.
My biggest complaint is that it's going to be another hatchback which some people will like, but me personally I would rather see the GR in the sedan version.
Exterior styling is so nice.
In my opinion, you answered your question in the name of the video, in the first 30 secs. You said its one of the highest selling vehicles around the world in history. To me that says from a business standpoint, they don't need to do much. They are doing a bit to give a but of diving feel and experience, but again Toyota is very well known for if it aint broke dont change it for a very long time.
Hey man! Have you been to Minneapolis?
It's really disappointing because they couldn't at least put the TRD cold air intake in it as standard and also upgrade the engine further without necessarily adding turbocharging.. I would definitely wait for the gr version!!
I don't know why people are complaining about the Corolla Apex Edition's capabilities. This car more than the Honda Civic Sedan Sport. That car is just a Honda Civic LX with 18 inch rims and a HDMI exhuast. The suspension on the vehicle didn't even change unlike this Corolla.
Beautiful car Toyota but you still need to add dual exhaust on your higher trim PLEASE.
I have always respected the Corolla's value, and reliability but never liked the way it looks...until now. This is a very aggressive looking car...especially considering that it comes this way from the Dealer. The only thing is that it looks quite a bit like a WRX. That's not a bad thing, but...
HP is very underwhelming...especially with the way it looks. Dissapointing.
I think a more softer design language would fit Toyota better. Likenkodna like the Accord, Sonota or Mazdas design language. Liek I like the Corollas design and the higher trims of the Camry except the horrific fake vents. But they are trying to be sport when they arent. Except I would say the Camry V6 is spoetnonly cause 300 hp sounds like a lot to be and sounds very fun compared to what I drive.
I agree with you 100%
@Daniel Zhang you're close, but that award would go to the Corolla S..... Poserdom at its best. At least this one has something mechanical done to it. A suspension upgrade is better than what the S version offers, even if it's still a disappointment.
How is the road noise on this model. Is it any improved than the previous years?
TRD Intake and Exhaust and it feels like something after that
Hello
This precious you Corolla, I only have one question, what measurements are your tires and rims?
Thank you
Great video! A little disappointed in the Corolla Apex, but as the name implies, it's more handling focused. Fingers crossed on the Corolla GR. Powerwise what the Corolla will have and what Toyota claims it will have remains to be seen. I can picture them detuning the GR engine 20 or so horsepower and giving it an automatic from the Camry or a CVT as an option. I'm a huge Toyota fan, but that type of spec wouldn't surprise me. Toyota's conservative approach to cars has been a big reason for their stellar reliability, but that conservative approach to reliability makes me think the GR will be a little disappointing. Fingers crossed.
Looks dope, but yeah, already seen another review, knew it was a bummer.
I know this car will be reliable, i get that and i like Toyota for what they bring to the table - but otherwise, its just such a sad and underwhelming vehicle.
Sad and underwhelming? It looks amazing, very sexy and aggressive. 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds as Sofyan stated. That makes it a lot faster than older Corollas. It handles and drives like an actual sports car.
@@braetonwilson4296 lol @ actual sports car
Braeton Wilson ok... Scotty Kilmer lol
@@Mo.Jo. What's so funny? If you drove this 2021 Corolla Apex and didn't know it was a Corolla, you would think it's a Ferrari or McLaren with an engine swap. Yes it's slow compared to a sports car but it handles equally well.
@@braetonwilson4296 but a Civic Type R can do 0-60mph in 4.9s though
Just hire yamaha to make an updated 2zz motor with VVTL-i. 200hp naturally aspirated 2.0 would be really nice
I wonder if on the black version if the roof being wrapped in that copper color instead of black would look better.
Good looking car, but definitely just an appearance package. I think I'll get a new 2020 Veloster N at the end of this year and pay close to how much this Corolla costs, lol.
First of all you got to hear the Apex from the outside the exhaust does sound pretty good and different than the regular se and xse BUT LET ME SAY THIS.....
sorry for the long comment but I hope this motivates anyone with one of these Corollas SE XSE OR APEX
This is coming from somebody who's built tons of Hondas and has a full blown '95 Civic Coupe track car with a built k24 block and K20 head The only Corolla prior to this I ever liked was the '05 to '06 Corolla XRS with the 2ZZ engine
You can make them look really good honestly I mean my uncle picked up one of these he got a 2020 SE model really wanted an apex could not find one so we got the SE instead but you can get pretty much everything to make it look like an apex which is the same side skirts he has here in the video and then the Apex style front lip and rear lip
BUT LET ME SAY THIS.... After my uncle put on a set of coilovers or lowering springs I don't remember which one he went with IT COMPLETELY CHANGE THE LOOK OF THE CAR and those are very subtle things but basically turning it into the Apex on the outside gave it way more flair
AND FOR PERFORMANCE...... The first mod we did was a K&n short ram intake but here's the thing unlike all the other short ram intakes out there the K&n actually has a heat shield so that it doesn't get major heat soak and suck up hot-air it also has a spot in the heat shield where you can hook up the stock air duct that runs down to the front grill to still feed that intake cold air .. AND LET ME TELL YOU.. that was his first mod and it made it sound WAY WAY WAY MORE AGGRESSIVE!!!!!!!! Then was surprised how much better it made the car breathe
Then.... Next we ended up going with a custom 2.5-in catback exhaust made because the borla sounds good but is really expensive over $1,000 got a really nice custom 2.5-in cat back exhaust made and then just chose the style muffler we wanted and it has a nice deep tone just like the one in the video
And lastly we went with a header for it which eliminates the catalytic converters and that made a huge bump in performance and then got it Dyno tuned to those mods
That car is so much more fun and quick even when it just had an intake but after intake headers exhaust and a tune that thing is keeping up with my mom's 2012 Civic SI with a K series with similar mods and even My Mitsubishi lancer ralliart with full bolt ones and tune
Not quite quick enough to keep up with my track car that's 95 Civic Coupe with a k-24 block and K20 head naturally aspirated all motor with full bolt-ons but
I will say the car sounds good it looks good it's much much quicker than it was it's still reliable because it's all motor no turbo no nitrous no super charger and it's still reliable
And he will beat a GR86 stock with the mods he has then he has kept up with one at intake and exhaust from a roll
Of course the six-speed manual is the way to go but I will say even the CVT automatic Corollas if you put them in sport mode turn the traction control off and put it in manual shift mode since they have a 10 speed transmission they are actually slightly quicker than the six-speed manuals it's probably the only Corolla I have ever liked or had fun riding in or driving
Since the 2005 to 2006 Corolla XRS with the 2zZ engine So if you're having doubts about one of these go for it I think it's doing something different you'll really like it they look good they can decently quick and you'll have fun with it and who cares what the haters say
When can we get an actual hopped up Corolla. There’s rumors of a gr but I’m kinda doubting it’s gonna happen
I got a 22 corolla with the 169 hp. Got 2900 miles averaging 34 mpg. At the light, I spank everyone, because of body weight, After that, it's no go. The reason I bought it, 30 buck fill up. Beats the crap out of my v8 at around 80 bucks at the same distance.
Elantra N-Line or full N for me
Turbos put a lot on strain on the engine, causing problems and reducing engine life. No thanks to a nasty turbo.
@@braetonwilson4296 That's actually an engine myth. Everything in Europe is turbo charged and the engines last. Not as bad as you think.
@@johnholst you have a point there however Europeans don't drive as much as Americans do and therefore their tiny turbo engine cars last longer because of that. That's why Hyundai made sure most of the 2021 Elantras have naturally aspirated engines. Only the N line has a turbo.
@@braetonwilson4296 Yes, you're certainly right about that. Not as many miles to drive in Europe. So, then maybe it's an issue of durability rather than strain? Makes me think of the truck wars in the US. Ford and its turbocharged engines vs. Chevy's large displacement NA engines.
@@johnholst Well my point is that the constant strain caused by the turbocharger causes poor long-term durability and reduced engine longevity. If you're one of those people who trades in your vehicle every 4 or 5 years, you won't even notice the difference.
I've owned several corollas and I own a 2020 civic si that will beat that in every way cept for styling, it shure looks great
I’ve been thinking about getting one of these apex or an E46 BMW but if they had put a turbo charge or made it as sporty as it looks then I would have been %1,00000 sold on the apex
They should make a turbo hot hatch version with this styling.....of course that would be too good though
It has so much potential, but is disappointing to me. I do think this would make a good first car for high school student cause it looks sporty and has a good manual transmission to learn on...I wish more young people could learn how to drive a manual so the manual transmission doesn't die out completely-I won't by anything except a manual. But if they put a turbo charger on that same engine and beefed up the transmission with short throw shifter that would be something I would like to drive! I think they should make the interior sportier as that looks like a cheap rental car lol. I think just changing the colors and adding unique textures or aluminum trim. I love the exterior though. But I would choose a Forte GT or Civic Si (too over styled for me), you just can't beat Kia's warranty and their reliability is amazing.
I own a Corolla from last Generation and holy, I'm 5 foot 10 and I've never seen so much rear leg room in a Sedan.
Will the sonata n line have HUD, surround view cameras and blind spot monitor cameras
Where the adaptive cruise control radar unit on SE, XSE and Apex? I saw no ACC radar unit on grille.
Toyota and Lexus really love making these appearance package trims and people just continue to buy them. What we've really been needing are new engines and transmissions for like 10 years already. Same deal with the new Lexus IS
Toyota Corolla Apex, IMO, would look better in a gray (gunmetal) color so as to highlight more of the black out badging and other areas. Interior looks good. Back seat area could use some creature comfort upgrades as standard, with at least charging ports. Blind spot monitoring should be standard on ALL vehicles. Sadly, so many people have no clue as to driving/shifting a manual transmission. Good review, Slainte' ! Cheers !
Why is it so sad that people don’t know how to drive a manual ?
@@robertgraham5486 At one time, manual transmission vehicles were significantly more in use in a wider range of vehicles. If someone had an emergency and only vehicle available to seek help was a stick shift, you can kiss you a** goodbye ... And on another note, going through the gears on a manual transmission vehicle, in particular a sports car, is FUN & can be quite exhilarating adding to the driving experience ...
@@tapper701 your right,I owned a few ,my second car was a manual,three on the tree,kid I bought it from drew the letter H on a piece of paper and told me explained how it worked ,only thing I remember that day was being on a steep hill at a light and having to quickly get off the brake and on to the gas,I had a Volkswagen for my second manual and although it probably had 50 hp it seemed faster to me that I never noticed
Can u please do a review on the 23 Corolla Apex?
Had a Corolla for a rental car recently and couldn't believe how loud the road noise/etc was on it.
That's how sports car sounds
Drove the base Corolla cvt hatch back to back with the base Mazda3 6auto hatch and it was literally night and day. Mine was made up and decided Mazda instantly.
That God Dam engine is screaming and hollering!
Like a kid throwing a tantrum
Engine sounds like sports Ferrari engine
Dont cuss out God
God will punish u for swearing at him
Incorrectly: God damn correct: Got Damn👍🏾
Interesting. I wonder if you can get those wheels on a regular Corolla. They’re nice.
But it’s for other people that doesn’t need a turbo they wanted. I would be more than happy if I ever decided to get this beautiful apex corolla. Same goes for the GR corolla in 2022
Just got an xse hatch!
I look forward to people trying to race me in these
Why you should buy this Corolla.. if you have The Mazda 3 Turbo
@Randy Jackson Mazda, just as reliable as Toyota, better than Subaru. Prove me wrong.
@@kevinW826 man all these Toyota fanboys
@@kevinW826 And Mazda doesn't upscale the grill and say finished like Toyota does.
I'll take the Honda 1.5 turbo!
Front visibility is great
What's the point of this car besides a sportier/more black looking? Same engine output and performance as the regular SE/XSE but more expensive. And what's up at 10:21? Did I miss something or did he run through a red light? And wasn't him chirp 3rd instead of 2nd?
This APEX is basically a carolla with an factory after-market body kit.. I like the front end tho.
Yup. It looks good but not worth the money at all. There’s so many better cars at this price and segment.
Nah man. This car is ugly. The 2019 model looks more tamed
Does it increase the hp vs the regular Corolla?
So it’s an appearance package with a manual??
Wish Toyota would add 6 spd to their Supra’s. Here we are having Corollas having manual trans. 😭😭😭😭
I love the look but the headlights are a beauty but not so pronounced. The headlights needed something outside it to show more transients.
The current generation Corolla is a major improvement inside and out over the last generation. I do like to see editions like the Apex because i think eventually we will see a version that we can all be happy with. I am not a hatchback fan and prefer the sedan. The only things I would like to see before I sign on the dotted line are more HP in the manual and please get rid of that god awful looking radio. It really brings down the interior. Other than these two issues Toyota has made many steps in the right direction.
is there a hatchback version of the apex?
After almost 20 years, this is Toyota's answer to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition..
I Literally beat one of these in my 4 cylinder Toyota Previa Van. It tried but i left him it was great. I am all wheel and supercharged from factory.
Corolla gr?? Will it have a 3cyl and awd that the Yaris GR has ?
I’m sorry, they wanna be taken more seriously??? Because they put a stick in a VERY limited number of these? No power bump either and it’s a shame because this car looks very good!
Its an all out bad deal. I do not see the value for the price at all. How much again is a Forte GT, Elantra Sport, Civic Si, Soul Turbo, etc.?
When Scion was around they made the TC with the Camry engine, why couldn't they have done that with this?
That’s such a cool looking Corolla. The model we get in Europe is much more sedate looking
I agree, I wish you Europeans received this very sexy American Corolla.
I still think the corolla hybrid is the best car of 2020-2021
That white interior is going to tough to keep clean 🧼. Had a tan interior and it always collected visible dirt and dust.
Lowered? By 0.5 of an inch? HALF AN INCH? Jesus, wow what a game changer
I think Toyota wasted this beautiful looking design of a Corolla just to have a regular n.a 4 cylinder. The looks of this car could be in the same room as the RS, RS3, A45, Clio RS etc etc..... if had the performance and I guarantee it’ll be the most reliable one of the bunch haha.
I agree, this is a beautiful car
I'll take the corolla with manual gear box over the cvt gear box for revving the motor up into speed for fun.
How is Toyota’s CVT? Haven’t heard any issues like I do about Nissan.
Toyotas cvts are great
I have a manual 2002 Camry 2.4 same hp and torq numbers. I was going to trade it on one but maybe not. Collector car only because of the rarity especially the stick Apex.
The Apex weighs 284lb more than my civic with the 2 liter. Wonder how it affects the handling
Bought the 2022 Apex in Cement. Big fan.
How’s the ride ? I keep hearing it’s hard to live with ?
@@SWEETVENOM100 I traded it back in after a month. Worst choice I have ever made. I now have a '22 XSE hatch made in Japan. Game Changer!
@@greekmobster actually!?
@@SWEETVENOM100 yup.