6:30 you guys should take this review down, re work it and publish again. What you are saying about the transmission is absolute nonsense and has nothing true about it. You are fooling yourself and many who has no idea about these cars . Very wrong and misleading. As mentioned, Toyota hybrids does NOT use cvt with belt transmission!!! It’s not even a cvt at all, it only has a name called eCVT but it is a electronically controlled planetary gear set , no belts, no gears, no clutches, no friction, no heat, no wear. The best possible transaxle in the world. Seriously, think about redaction of your thoughts.
That’s a pretty big mistake to make especially when you consider how bad a reputation the Daf type CVT had. Toyota hasn’t helped it’s case though calling this new transmission eCVT which is ripe for confusion. I agree though this video should be taken down immediately and reworked with the correct information so that people are better informed as to what the transmission on this updated Corolla actually is.
How true well said,i own a corolla hybrid and had an Ioniq previously with a jerky at times and somewhat dim witted DCT ' Got rid too many components to go wrong (valves solenoid's clutch packs ect) the eCVT is superior in its simplicity efficiency & power delivery, people who moan about CVT's just don't understand the Toyota system all cars rev up when you floor them just drive a hybrid normally and the eCVT is super smooth and relaxing to drive.
An excellent and comprehensive review let down by one glaring error - the Toyota Corolla CVT gearbox is NOT belt-driven as was mentioned on a couple of occasions. This is no Daf-type 'box with belts and pulleys but uses a much more sophisticated and technologically advanced planetary gear system.
@@steveallsopp4434 This is precisely why this review needs to be redacted. People think there is a hybrid Corolla with belt-driven CVTs in the UK. You guys are so wrong it just boggles the mind. It can't be a traditional belt-driven CVT because the electric part of the hybrid system is connected through the planetary gear set in the eCVT. Belt-driven CVTs can vary the gear ratio between one input - the engine and one output - the tires. eCVTs, on the other hand, use the electric motor rotation speeds and loads to vary the output rotation speeds. You can obviously have different type of electric motor assistance but that is not what Toyota are doing.
I Already have a 2 year old Touring Sports 2ltr ,which is a brilliant car , the new updated version is without exception doubt my next car .Thank you again Toyota, I will sign on the dotted line asap😃
@427the point it that eCVT doesn't use any belt. It's completely different than CVT used by non-hybrid vehicles. It's more like a differential mechanism than any kind of gearbox. Then the review itself is far from being comprehensive...
After test driving both the 1.8L and 2L I can say I’d go for the 2L all day long. It feels genuinely rapid and will be far more relaxed taking on hills and on motorway journeys. 1.8L is great for around town or if you’re a taxi driver
Good to know as I'm a uber driver in the Auris due to upgrade in 2027 I think I'd like the 2ltr so I can quickly set off for that all important gap in front of the traffic 😂😂
Excellent review it seems that toyota have just refined what is already a great car I still have two years before my toyota Corolla touring sports is due to be replaced and I can't really find any issues with my current Corolla but I like what they have done to upgrade the power train and the new digital displays and not messed around with the looks which I think the estate version is the best looking estate on the market, the civic looks like bits have been clumped onto the car is a bit of an ugly duckling it doesn't have the same elegant sweeping looks of the Corolla
Just ordered the 2023 1.8 GR Sport hatchback in grey. I Test drove the 2L model too and I can honestly say the updated 1.8 will have enough get up and go for most folk. I’m not fan of leather seats so I preferred those on the GR the ones on the Excel which are only half leather. The wheels are far prettier on the GR than the ones on the Excel. In my honest opinion anyway. 🙂
@@front2427 No It is not. No belt. No variable pulleys. No clutch. No torque converter. No standard starter motor. Just 2 motor generators. An epicyclic gear set. Various gears to connect them together. No items inside the gearbox subject to continuous wear. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O61WihMRdjM.htmlsi=8hluCLSM85jYf7_y
I wanted a Toyota really bad. I test drove this car and while it's not a fun drive I was still willing to overlook that . The boot is too small for a medium to small dog. If you have a dog then he ain't gona like being in this. The dealer reset the trip computer to show me what mpg I was getting. The last customer got 47mpg. I got the same. I obviously wanted to put it through its paces but I quickly realised it doesn't like pace. If you're not into cars and just want a Toyota for reliability and dont have a dog then this would be a good car.
47 is down to poor or enthusiastic driving, select normal mode and drive normally you will get high 50's to low 60's no problem as for dog owners get the TS (Touring Sport) version. The new gen 5 versions are a lot quicker 2L 0-60 7.4 secs
Hybrid components warranty is still 5 years/60k miles. INverter, ECU, HV battery, and transmission. After that we can keep the hybrid battery warranty with hybrid0systemcheck for £50 per year up to 15 years.
I'm considering getting a corolla hatchback 2020 1.8 from the Toyota "approved occasions", but it has 127.000km and it costs 19.890€. My question is, is it worth the price, for that amount of km? Thanks!
I can’t compare these two side by side , perhaps the Corolla is the same as Octavia as NVH, however in anything else it’s a miles ahead, the hybrid system is the best in the world, the efficiency and dynamics unbeaten and safety it’s on another level. There are no better cars than Toyota hybrids in their class.
I have driven both. The Octavia is night and day better to drive. The DSG gearbox beyond comparison to the Toyota. The Toyota feels very cheap and drives even cheaper. You can here the gearbox doing its thing , feels like like the automatics from decades ago. The boot space is taken up by the battery so no dog or camping trips. I was wanting to buy one but couldn't because of these things. Looking at buying a golf , focus or A class . I was getting 47mpg from the Toyota so not worth it. May last forever but I have a feeling you wouldn't want it forever
@@booshallmighty you got it totally wrong but hey don’t worry everyone has it’s own choice and likes and you are not alone, many other doesn’t like Toyota hybrids, although they are no doubt the best cars with engines . 👍
@ToyotaUSA You should not buy one. I regret doing it. Uneven tires, warped brake rotors, brakes not responding, at first, during pouring are some of the things that I experienced after buying a GRC. Too many problems for a new car. BTW, is this car made in China?😂
not at all ! There's no belt (like in non-e CVT), no clutches - it's just a differential mechanism between combustion engine, electric motor and wheels. Doesn't have any variable elements.
The Corolla is just let down by the fact that it's so small, it's only good for two adults. Adults at the back are going to really struggle on longer journeys, that's beside the engine droning as well. The Civic is just a better and more practical car, and whoever says otherwise, is probably just biased towards Toyota or towards only considering the car as a city car or a small family. The Corolla hatchback is a niche car all because of the limited backseat room, storage space in the boot, and low power. When ch are also the reasons why the Civic is a better far for a larger number of people and use cases.
Niche car? It’s literally the biggest selling car in the world! I’ve just test driven the 1.8 2023 GR sport and there is no drone. The gearbox is smoother from standstill than the PDK on the Porsche Macan I currently own.
