Read the CNET Car Tech review - cnet.co/1I7iNTq Don't be fooled by the Corolla's aggressive style. This compact sedan is about as milquetoast as it gets.
So, here's what I don't get about you guys..... Do you actually sit down and think about the car you're going to review before you start. This is an economy model that will most likely be driven by young drivers, perhaps small families or as a second vehicle or maybe even seniors. Do you actually believe that one of these groups I just named gives a hoot about understeer or how this car corners? The Corolla is actually an excellent car, that gets great mileage and is very very dependable. It lasts a long time and holds it's value very well.Sir, you are not a an effective reviewer.
+3HaloPlayers before this I had a 2002 corolla with over 250000 no problems only thing it was in the shop for was general maintenance only major thing I replaced was the radio and speakers. yeah it's not the best looking car or the fastest or the roomiest but for the money it really is a fantastic car. if you have less then $20000 to spend on a car this is the one to get.
This review is bs, I just got my 2016 Corolla S, I love it. By the way I'm big in to good sounding Audio systems, and for a small car, it bumps, this guy has no clue what he's talking about
woodtvnetwork I had a 2004 also, probably the most reliable car i have ever owned. Took a beating for about a 145000 miles. Then one day i went to some cheap oil change place and it starting knocking. Worst day of my life. I now have a build 1996 eagle talon and a 2015 Corolla le (couple other cars that arent running) Probably will always have a corolla as the daily driver. This review pretty much put it against a wall and beat it, and would would anyone that is in the market for a corolla get a FRS, two completely different cars. I actually get 36 MPG combined right now (75% Highway) cruising at 70 MPH.
No mention of gas mileage, trunk space, visibility, rear seat accomodations, ... you know, the stuff the target market for this car would actually be interested in.
the sport mode makes the car less responsive... what??? I've driven my '16 corolla s in many different conditions and situations to know that everything you've said is completely false. the sport mode makes the car 10000% more responsive. the hesitation is only noticeable when going uphill at a low speed, and the CVT is not 'rubber bandey', its actually a steel alloy. Subaru's have a terrible standard stereo system, the one on the corolla is not at all bad for a standard system, i'm sure you fiddled with the equalizer like a 2 year old making the audio quality horrible. you have 0 knowledge in the car and shouldn't be allowed to review cars. unbelievable.
+ourworlds atwar that starts at $25,995. The Corolla S starts at $19,295. This is a cheap A to B car, not a show "look at me" stylish family sedan. Plus a Corolla just won't die, I'd go more for a Prius if you want a hybrid or a Camry Hybrid if you want a family sedan with good MPG. I'd give KIA 5-10 years before I start trusting their hybrids and they still need a few more for their normal cars. Toyota has proven theirs time and time again.
+Xentenon Well to be honest the price is set right for what you get.My friend bought a 2013 BMW M3 & he took me for a spin & I must admit that thing was fast & "fun",but he paid lots for it & his maintenance I'm guessing is much higher than most cars.The Corolla's are just for basic use,cheap enough to maintain & like I said point A to B cars.We're all free to choose which car we prefer to drive,the world would be really Boring if everyone drove the exact same car.
Talk about Bias. What about fuel efficiency. What about resale value What about build quality????? Sack this guy and get someone in who doesn't want to drive a BMW
Joel BIelecki the corolla rear leg room is 41.4 in the honda accord is 38.5 in the honda civic sadan is 36.2 in the coupe is 30.4 in all are 2015 model year get your fact right
Joel BIelecki my little brother got the corolla the first thing i noticed was the huge back seat its like sitting on a sofa i have the fj cruiser the back seat is very cramped but livable for short trips
thanks for the comments guys, I really thought this guy was right and then after I read all the positive comments about corolla I will buy corolla 2016 S Special Edition
my God, you could not be more wrong about this car, this car handling is fantastic, it is quite and extremely nimble. The transmission is flawless, it has all the basic technology you ever need. The stereo speakers are truly awesome. I love the sport button that you want to take out, it increases the engine rpm and makes the car faster and more fun. The paddle shifters are very responsive, it has tire pressure monitoring system, beautiful alloyed wheels, four wheel disk brakes that are just fantastic, it has gear indicator that shows which gear you are in when in sport mode. The engine has been around for many years and it is bullet proof. It has traction control system, led lights mixed with regular lights that give you a great high beam. I can write 10 pages about this fantastic car and all that for 20 K, by the way I love the low profile tires and the way they handle. Please be honest when you review cars, tell the truth.
Dude, this car's handling is fantastic, specially because it has low profile tires. It has paddle shifters that make it more fun. I have driven the big American made cars, they are fast but out of control and they eat gas like there is no tomorrow. This car is a precision made piece of equipment. If I had lots of money to blow, sure I wood drive a Z4, but for average Joe, this car is fantastic.
A mazda 3, a civic, a sentra ser all handle far better and drive far better than this thing. You could get a fiesta st for the price which clearly handles 100x better. It's the worst handling and slowest car of its class.
the cars i have driven: -08 mazdaspeed 3 -92 civic -92 accord -2014 civic -2006 accord -99 ls400 -1980 caprice -2005 camry v6 -97 grand prix gt -91 firebird -92 300zx -08 g37x -06 mazda 3 -2012 nissan versa -2014 mazda 3 -2015 crosstrek xv -02 odyssey -03 sienna -93 subaru legacy -94 impreza -97 f150 -02 tundra -03 silverado -1984 subaru gl (ea81 carb) felt way faster than this thing sadly. -97 honda prelude Every car I've driven felt like a racecar handling wise except for the caprice, vans and trucks and maybe the lexus which aren't meant for that. The steering is twitchy, but there is more body roll than a car of its class should have, a rough ass ride and god awful power. Worse than ive ever experienced. I think a manual might be tolerable, but youd still have to romp on it constantly to have it go anywhere. Seriously though, just get a fiesta st or save up for a focus st if you want a decent 4 door car. This is god awful.
+igeekone Not only that, if you take it on a long drive....its really tiring because of how low the car sits and practically you feel all of the bumps magnified. I don't know how the reviewer of this vid says it can be a good choice. You can't drive 3 hours straight with the FR-S without having back pain.
Have you checked Consumer Reports car dependability results? Both Toyota and Hyundai are in the top 10. Ford isn't yet Ford sells a lot in the US. Weird how that works, huh? The truth is, most cars these days are very reliable for the average user save for brands like Jeep which always score very low. A Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda will get you to point A from B without trouble in the long run. The difference is becoming very minimal.
I think your intention is to advertise negatively for this car, this is a great car, it has good acceleration, great performance, very good quality interior and priced very reasonable. The S model that I own has 4 wheel disc brakes. it has backup camera, it has low profile tires, it has traction control, it has paddle shifters. I love this car. I get about 35 mpg. And it is a Toyota quality, you can not fool consumers, we are very smart,
This reviewer sucks. I have a top of the line 2016 Corolla S Premium with heated seats, sunroof, sport mode, sport seats, navigation, paddle shifters, etc. I average 37 MPG, fill up with $20, insurance and routine maintenance is cheap. The majority of people don’t want a sports car but a reliable car that will take them from point A to B. Corolla has done that for over 50 years.
Sport mode isn't as horrible as you're saying in this review. It's a lot of fun, you just have to find the groove of the CVT shift points. For the cost this is a great commuter with a little bit of flare
+edwinlee4 I've driven the s model both new and the 2012 model and i found them to be boring. it's fine for commuting to and from work and running errands, other than that, it did nothing for me.
i mean if you dun care about car, you should buy the base model corolla since its cheaper and no performance upgrade from the S. the s model is a ripped off
This is a horrible "review". You didn't review this car. You just pointed out what YOU didn't like about it. To properly review a vehicle you need to be a neutral party and compare specs, give your opinion, and point out good and bad. This is just a splurge of your shitting on the Corolla's life. Bring Cooley back, he's an actual car reviewer.
I work for enterprise rent a car and I drive corolas everyday. It's probably one of the best cars to drive. They drive better than bmws if you ask me. The response time of the pedal and the car accelerating is way better. Bmws take time and having all the power in the bmws feels like a pull when you accelerate. The corola is a lot better.
I'd rather have Brian or Emme here. Antuan just doesn't do Car Tech justice. He's still got some way to go, kinda like the Corolla. Maybe that's why they chose him for this video, SMH.
KenniTheKid Yeah I've heard that one a million times. I know no one cares (except you because you had to tell me). I understand Antuan is ok too, but he's no where near Brian or Emme's level. I guess I just prefer Brian's jokes and Emme's spunk. What can you do?
In the beginning of the video why is he reviewing the car as if it was a sporty car. This car is meant to be a daily driver that's easy to drive, not some sporty sedan you would take on a Sunday drive.
Dude, corolla is the vehicle for the world. If you don't believe me, check the stats. Corolla is the vehicle for the smart peoples who values their hard earned money. It's practical and efficient and hold its value. I own the 2013 model and 10 to 12 years from now if I want to sell it, I'll probably get 40 to 50 percent of my money back. But that's not going to happen, because I'll keep driving it. Enough said.
The XRS with the manual is the sporty driving corolla model to get if you want sporty. But I must say it looks great inside and out. The corolla is a simple car that dependable and easy to learn and use. Great car for people who want a easy going car. I wonder whats the next gen is gonna be like
This guy forget something, Corolla is not performance car. People buy corolla because of reliability. Can't go wrong buying this car. That 1.8L engine is proven, Toyota will not mess it replacing it with turbo like Honda.
They've been sitting on their butts with this one. The 2016 Civic or 2014 onwards Mazda 3 offer much more compelling vehicles all around. Don't see why one would choose the Corolla over them.
The only real competitor I see against this car is the Civic, if you need a car for 5+ years, you get a corolla or civic, if you want a car for up to 5 years get an Elantra or a Mazda 3 because they are both nice cars, but will not last for long. The civic and Corolla are both opinion based, especially the interior, I like the Corolla interior because it's the same as my dad's Camry dash setup so I'm already used to it compared to most modern Honda's having a Mercedes inspired dash setup. Also they'll both probably last for 10+ years and need low maintenance
Amsoil has made a 100% Synthetic CVT fluid, compatible with steel belt and chain-driven CVTs, available for all vehicles with CVTs. It meets all manufacturers OEM CVT fluid requirements and beats OEM CVT fluids with quality and longevity.
+Mitul Jariwala Except reliability. First year production of any car model should be avoided, as they often have quality control issues to be taken care of. Toyota Corolla runs on an ancient technology, but this is exactly what makes the car so reliable.
The "previous" if you can call it that, Toyota Camry was so ugly they had to redesign it two years in when the new Accord came out. Now with the new Civic, don't be surprised to see an updated Corolla if Toyota even cares. The Corolla had 2 6-year generations! 00-06 & 06-12, they were getting too comfy.
3:21 i find this line funny. i decided to go buy a car and my dad made me test drive the carola s. i hated it. then i went and bought a subaru brz. let's just say my dad isn't very pleased 😂
I've been driving a 2016 corolla S for a couple years now and I gotta tell you the Sport mode is pretty good actually. Next time take some driving lessons before you try and review a car!
people like my brother who don't care the least bit about cars except the gas military and reliability are who this car is aimed at the red and black wheels is just a little plus. people like myself who value driving dynamics over those things wouldn't even consider this
Personally I think most auto manufacturers are relatively reliable today; in fact consumer reports says that Toyota Mazda Subaru Honda and Hyundai have some of the best reliability ratings. If most commuter cars have reliability under there belt why choose the Corolla. Specifically the Corolla is quantifiably less powerful and less technologically advanced for the money by comparison to its competition. It has better mpg and starting price then some but is not the best. I think that Toyota sells well because of its reputation for reliability and follows a philosophy of "if it ain't broke don't fix it" which to me means outdated uninspired products like the Corolla Camry and Yaris. I think the Prius Avalon and FRS are very competitive but in general I don't think Toyota warrants its astonishing sails by comparison to its rivals.
>2016 car, still uses a 4 speed auto on base trim. >Every rental lot has thousands of them. >Same car since 2014. >Terrible resale value. 2014 Corolla LE is going for as much as the 2012 Civic EX. >Only non-hybrid Toyota to use a CVT. Lolwut. Alternatives: Good shit: 2016 Civic Cheap shit: 2017 Elantra Fun shit: 2016 Mazda3
Native722 Toyota is a good company but they just need to get their shit together and update their damn lineup more frequently. It's amazing how they haven't changed the Tacoma in 10 years and they expect people to even look at them. Shame.
with all due respect, you do not know much about this car, specially when you say that a scion FRS is the price. The FRS is about 10 grand more than the Corolla. I also love the sport mode. it makes the car much faster.
Not the same amount of money as a FR-S. I got a 2015 S Plus for $21000 and some change out the door for 5 years. My brother has a 2016 FR-S for $33,000 after 5 years. And the Corolla doesnt require Premium. FR-S does. I get at least 29MPG.
