Quick Review | 2016 Toyota Corolla | The Appliance 

There is a LARGE segment of us who want a reliable car that looks decent with good gas mileage. The Corolla is that. If you want a sports car, then look somewhere else. 'Nuff said.

Over 192K on my 2016. Had it since brand new. Terrifyingly good car and does exactly what a car is supposed to do without headaches, drama, and expense!

I love how this review is so realistic. they didn't badger the corolla because it wasn't a "driver's car" like every other car reviewer does nowadays. They reviewed it for what it really is. An appliance that does the main job of a car A.K.A, reliable/comfortable transportation, really well. I own this car and I agree, some days I'm in my car and I really wish I had something faster, sportier, and cooler. Then while driving I see cars pulled over the road for speeding, or having some sort of mechanical trouble. I can't help but feel peace of mind that this thing is so comfortable, cheap, and low radar, that suddenly all regrets for not buying a sportier, cooler car kind of melt away. There's a reason that this is the best selling car worldwide. People really need to stop hating on toyota for being boring, cause at the end of the day, it get's the job done, although not as fun, is way easier, which is what really matters most when designing any product.

Some people want a reliable low cost car and not be up to their eyeballs with an $800 Lexus car payment.

This channel is such a hidden gem. I don't understand how you don't have 100,000 subs. The blend of humor, information, editing, etc. is fantastic!

Only in America can reliability sound like a bad thing. Lol

I bought the Corolla LE for $12k with 90k miles I’m at 208k mile with 0 mechanical problems. I changed the CVT fluid at 160k miles and it’s past due for another but no issues. I was worried about the CVT taking a shit on my but the CVT’s held up. Extremely grateful for this car, it’s taken me through my apprenticeship, work, 24 hour road trips from Arizona to Missouri and plenty of 400 mile road trips. If you drive a lot and need something reliable and good on gas look no further. Thank you Toyota.

I have an automatic. It is fast, it is quality, it is durable, it is an excellent car and easy to maintain. It is the perfect car, and I paid $20000 for it out the door, by the way, i get 36 mpg at 75 mph, and at 60 mph, i get 40 mpg. This car is the symbol of perfection.

Sure the Civic may be sporty and fast but the Corolla is simply reliable and it will always get you from point A to point B. I’ll be looking into a used one in a couple months.

I love the 2016-2017 Toyota Corolla. Very very comfortable to drive and we're poor so great as an appliance that doesn't ever break!

I felt a lot of people hating Toyota's Corolla and Camry, but every month we saw these two models on the top sale list. Those 'Sporty' cars like Mazda 6 sold really bad. I think Toyota really understands the marketing that majority people just want a super reliable, fuel efficient, comfortable ride commute car. Handling, acceleration, or dynamics are just cherries on the cake.

This is a great review thanks. I bought a new Corolla S and found this an honest review. All I care about is comfort and reliability with enough performance to keep me happy and that's what this car does. Very happy.

Bravo! Never seen so much info on a Corolla. Most useful review

It's a Dad's car. A middle-class dad. I need to go to work and I don't want any extra expenses. The money I'll save with the gas mileage and unexpected breakdowns, I can use to book a vacation somewhere every winter.

I would own that car. Point a to point b, daily driver. As long as it looks well kept up who cares what you drive... You don't know anyone in the street and if you need to impress your friends then get new friends. The one exception in my book is if you need a nice car for your career.

I have to say I felt the same way you do about the Corolla. But my feelings have changed tremendously since I bought a 2017 SE. I got rid of my Cherokee Trailhawk and that awful 9spd. I lease this Corolla and it will be handed down to my daughter in a few years when she is ready to drive. I got the CVT since the manual is even worse(I'm a manual guy always). The CVT, once you learn its ways, is much much better than the ZF 9spd. On the highway the Cherokee took what seems liked for ever to kick down for passing. The Corolla is way faster in highway passing. It's loud for sure. Not one single rattle. Car feels solid and handles decent considering solid rear axle. Now I've owned many enthusiasts cars and consider myself a true enthusiast. It's not a GTI or Miata. It's, like you said, an appliance. But a good appliance. It will run forever will normal maintenance. It looks decent and even has things 30K cars don't have like auto climate and nice wheels. I was always picking on the Corolla but now I'm beyond sold because it does its best at being just a car.

Gotta give toyota credit even in top trim the price is very good unlike a loaded civic which is way overpriced

I drive like a grandma. Yet I'm 18. Personally, I dont mind my car as an appliance. I cant speed around anywhere. If I could speed around I would love to get a fast car. But that's stupid to get a fast car and drive 40 mph. I want my car to be reliable and also look nice. Not a overly done car. But not an overly boring bland car. For me, I personally like the whole look of theis Corolla. I would change the tail lights. But I do really like this. But I needed up getting a 2013 Camry. Its bigger. But also when I got it, it was modified a bit. Black rims, tinted windows, with a grey body. And leather cloth mixture seats. And it's the sports edition. And it all black inside. It's a really comfortable car. I really love it. I would have been fine with a corolla S trim. But I didn't end up with that. I lasted in the back of one of these for a 2 hour trip. I was impressed on the back seat room. But the girl driving was a bit short. But still a ton of room. Mu back started hurting a bit. But a jacket rolled up fixed that. It was comfortable everywhere else.

Savagegeese I love your frank unbiased assessment of the cars you produce. I luv the music you put together for these vids, and great camera quality

Love ur titles Savage. They tell me a lot even before watching. Thank you

No crap dude, they were not trying to make a sports car; it's more for people who like comfort and reliability. So don't judge it on what it was not meant to do in the first place.

The enthusiasm is dripping from this video

I was cross shopping one of these with a refrigerator. Ended up going fridge.

I have an 07 Corolla that has 304k miles. She’s slowly dying unfortunately 😢, so I’m looking to buy a 2016 Corolla. I got my Corolla in 2016 at 147k, gave me no problems, just changed tires, brakes, oil, AC, and starter once. Other than that, never left me stranded ever. Drove to Boston to NYC so many times and even down to Washington DC from Boston with 5 people in it. Best car ever

Road tripped a 2014 corolla 1000 miles to Yellowstone. Mpg was 40 mpg the entire time. Comfy as heck. Cvt was terrible though, could not pass a semi going up a mountain road.

"You could have a small seizure and you would still drive safe" HAHAHHAHA BEST LINE!

Kind of amazing to see how up market even the compact cars are today.

Great review! Direct straight forward and informative! Thank you.

I love how this guy throws good jokes around like it's nothing while staying perfectly serious XD

I loved my 1995 corolla, it did have independent rear suspension, a 1.6L with 5 speed manual. I put 35,000 miles on it in a year and a half with no problems, then traded it for a ''97 Tacoma.

there's a reason why they sell so many. amazing comfortable affordable reliable cars for those who get a car to get from point A to point B with money left over.

Thank you very much. This is quite possibly one of the most objective reviews of the Toyota Corolla. I was really waiting for this video to make a purchasing decision. I appreciate it very much !

I just got mine a month ago and I love it one of my favorite cars I have got.

I like your video. I own the 2017 SE and love the car. I feel you hit the nail on the head. Great review.

Just picked up a 2016 civic and been loving it

thanks for the review! I was looking for the perfect daily driver that I could beat on and this corolla seems to be it! looking forward to the civic 16 review

So my fun memories of my 1990 Corolla are just that. Memories. Kthx.

I'm so glad you're not doing those boring FRS builds anymore. Please keep doing Corolla reviews!

A car known for it's reliability and longevity, with a CVT more known for the opposite. I had a 1995 Corolla, 1.6L and a 5 speed manual. The 95' had independent rear suspension, it road and handled alright, and was great in the snow, thanks to the 14'' wheels.

I autocrossed one of these (with the CVT) as a rental last November in Farmington, NM. The rental was a "sport" model where the traction/stability control could be totally disabled--kinda. No launch control.

my wife's 2001 surprises me in the turns. It is almost quick and holds. Cheap Kumo tires too. I offered to buy her new, but she loves this car. Maintenance done and good for another 100k easily.

When OVER half the goddamn country can't afford a $1000 dollar emergency, it's nice to KNOW there's a company out there that understands the reality that shit-kicks the American consumer in the FACE! American consumers are not BORING, they're goddamn BROKE!!!

love watching your videos buddy. It's always a treat for me to get home from work and watch your reviews.

Your videos are all really well made. I guarantee you that your subscribers will hit 250k in no time with this type of quality. I would watch a vehicle review from you any day over Consumer Reports. I believe you have found your calling in life.

I was laughing every time you'd say "again, this isn't a way anyone is going to drive the Corolla, but you should know...." I always try and get commuters with a LITTLE spice, I've had multiple integras, a DSM, a couple Accords, and a MK1 focus, all fun enough. Needed something cheap and fast so I got a Corolla.... I..... drive a Corolla "that way..." And your review, is SPOT on.... Mine is actually the previous gen but other than the transmissions, there was no upgrade under the skin. Mine is a 5 speed manual, I can say it doesn't add anything, and I often now wish I'd have gone with an auto.

It's best features is that it feels light and has excellent brakes for what it is. Fit and finish, and ergonomics are above par for sure.

Bought my 2016 Corolla LE Plus brand new.108,000 miles later and no problems in 2023,besides a mouse incident.No dash rattles.CVT is good. 39.7 MPG average.Still original brakes on car,just cleaned and adjusted.Air conditioning still works good.Changed all the fluids including a drop and fill with the CVT.All the new cars have all these safety gizmos and warnings that down the road will be expensive to fix.If you crack your windshield Toyota says to replace it with a expensive dealer windshield.Then you have to replace all the safety electronics in the windshield and then pay too have the safety sense recalibrated.Versus no safety sense and have any window repair install a window for 350$ Which i have had done twice from trucks on the highway shooting rocks from their tires.

Had a 2004 Corolla for many years, this review sums up that car just as much as the new one. Just keep in mind that there are non-CVT versions, the CVT is the most expensive option.

If last like my matrix, is the best car on planet, 220k miles 13 year old, and only thing I changed was front brakes and oil and spark plugs, and still running like a champion when I sold it.

This car isnt as boring as people say. I drove in mountains it felt prety good and responsive just a little loud

Well done once again. I'm hoping the 2017 50th Anniversary will be a little more impressive. I'm on the tightrope of "I need a little zoom!" and "Just get me from A to B safely and quietly". Keep up the good (great) work,Sir.

"small seizure"!!! hilarious! you rock my man!

so exciting said no one ever...good appliance.

I love you Savagegeese👌👌

My wife has a 2016 Corolla LE CVT. The fuel economy calculator has never been reset and says 42.1mpg after 35K miles. It's been bulletproof reliable. Only been back to the dealer once, 45 minutes total, for the recall to inspect the CVT and update its software. After the update, the CVT drives better. It used to coast too much down hills. Now it engine brakes down hills so no more need to ride the brake. We're debating buying a 2021 Corolla LE CVT for her and I'll drive the 2016.

Holy shit I came back here to send this video to a friend who's going to buy one of these Corollas and forgot how much I missed Scott 🥺

OMG that intro !

Also you could get this car with the traditional torque converter automatic but it only comes on the base model (L) trim.. which is weird because I thought it was the better option haha

12:29 fun fact: They're called "goose neck hinges". Little throw-in regarding the decklid opening systems: This solution (goose neck hinges + torsion springs) is mostly used on low price vehicles (or on cars from the 60s/70s) because it's only steel profile with some fasteners and bumpers and spring wire - and in most cases it lasts longer then the version with dampers would do. The more expensive solution are the multi-link hinges with dampers - there is no intrusion by the hinges, but you have to design a wider water channel in order to place the hinge on the BIW (means a smaller width of the trunk as a result). But it is more expensive because of the multi-piece design of the hinges and the dampers. These dampers have a problem: They do not operate stable in different temperatures: in the summer the decklid gives you an uppercut after you click on the touchpad and during winter you have to pull it all the way up. Additionally you have to meet the forces for opening, closing and latching effort according engineering spec - it's a pain in the ass. Foot activated and obstacle sensing power liftgates or decklids are the most expensive systems yet. I personally do not like them because they are only practical, when you have no free hand to open them. In most other cases you will have to wait until this abra cadabra happens.

well,my dad has this car and i have to say that you just nailed it.great review. and yes you are wright,it is what it is,a very good point a to point b car. its not for people who like lotus elise or mx5's. but there is hope,i mean at least for my dad,because although he hate driving my mx5 ( i'm guessing that the coilovers don't add to the experience),he likes the look of it.

My BRZ has the touch sensor on the inside of the door handle to open, also. The sensor to lock is on the outside-front of the handle.

I am considering buying this car second hand. This review gave me the basics of the performance an livability. I drive a slow car now, but its fine. I think reliability is very exciting! I rather spend my time, and money into things I want to do rather than a glitchy unreliable or a gas guzzler.

I, too, recently purchased a 16 Corolla S Premium. I went with the sport version not because I'm an aggressive driver but because it has four wheel disc brakes. The other trim levels have rears drums which I'm not thrilled with. By the way, I've gotten slightly over 48 mpg driving conservatively. It's not the dead-feeling, cheap, or vanilla car this vid portrays it to be. The steering feels fine to me, I'm satisfied with the low end torque, noise is subdued, no rattles or squeaks, and the ride isn't too bad for a compact car. I've never had a CVT before but it's not as bad as I had expected or had heard. Life's too short to complain about fake shift points! As a matter of fact, I don't even pay attention to them. Bottom line, I think it's a great little car with far more highlights than downfalls.

I'm looking to buy....I really like the looks....and gas milage....sharp looking car's....I never owned a foreign car but I like these...great for a old man like me...

how does the Rolla compare to the Civic before and after the 2016 redesign ? Do you think the Civic is less of an appliance in either case ?

Glad to see you didn't fall asleep while driving this "ho-hum" drive. I owned a 1998 Toyota Corolla" for 21 years without a single problem for 206,197 miles. I'd buy that same car again if I could ever find a low mileage version. Damn reliable vehicle.

I got the 2016 xsp version and yes it is very slow but the car looks very sporty, gets great fuel mileage and it has a nice interior, this is my first Toyota and honestly I love the little thing.

These two guys have personalities like rocks

I have one and agree. It gets the job done in the least flashy way possible. Cons would be noise inside the car at high speed and it feels too light at high speeds as well.

Nice drone crash!

i actually fell in love with my 2011 Corolla S...i loved that car, but wanted to trade it in for a Corolla S Plus...2016

Had to look up what CVT meant to better appreciate this review.

i seriously thought that was a a coffee can smoking on the roof of the car in the last scene for a second. Also that is one fancy ass new lift in our buddys shop.

Love my rented corrie! Just want to get to work and back with music and comfort and throw my bike in the back on off days. Brilliant car for it's superb mundanity, anonymity and steadfastness.

“No one will drive a corolla like this,” Actually you would be surprised how many people buy these cars just to beat the living shit out of them.

i own a 2016 Corolla S Plus, and I absolutely love it!! no loose screws, no noisy dashboard...just a awesome car..

Man speaking facts!!!… I own one and know what he’s talking about🔥🔥… big ups man

Soundtrack from the movie Drive :D niceee touch

My mom had one. Traded it in for a 2016 Jetta sport. night & day difference.

Something really attractive about Turbowski.

Hey, that is my car! And I love it, sure it is not fast, nor is it fancy. It drives and I get 31mpg. It just works. I got the cvt, but no paddle shifter.

Liked first and then enjoyed

Pure utility vehicle ... ... PUV ... omg New market!

I love reading comments like "Toyota is not fun to drive" or "Toyota doesn't look as cool as car XYZ". Newsflash: Car is not a toy, and car is not a fashion accessory.

This is my car.....I love the car honestly. I have the le trim....because any other trim above that loses the value of driving the car. It has everything that I want and features I didn't know I wanted. It has automatic climate control, cruise control, rear backup camera....it even reminds me to change the oil. Its the car you don't have to think about.....which is the entire point of the toyota corolla. I spilled a chocolate shake on cloth seats.....barely scrubbed and it came out. The seats fold down....I have brought home patio seats and bookcases in the sedan. I like the hard plastics....because it is easy to clean. This is the super family car....kids destroy everything they touch....better to give them plastic. Does it struggle up mountains.....yes, because the engine, although reliable, is not powerful, like at all. Only question.....why test the manual? The toyota corolla owner wants the least amount of trouble. Shifting involves work....there is no sport mode in this car. What is the point of the S trim? Go buy the civic if that is want you want.

It really is amazing how these get good fuel economy no matter what. I have a 13 and it doesn't seem to matter whether I drive it like a grandma or drive the shit out of it. It still gets 34 highway, 26 city. Like clockwork.

Even though people hate this car, I currently have a 2007 Camry and I’m sure this newer corolla is much better than my Camry.

I own one. In slate. I wish I had skipped heated seats and gotten the manual instead (Canada got BOTH together). It's a simple car, my second Corolla; I've had an 8th Gen Civic Si, a Mark V Golf, and a 9th Gen Corolla too just prior, all manuals. It's reliable and durable. Averages 35mpg with lots of full-throttle acceleration from a stop. It's comfortable, seats could be a bit better and the structure seems a little too flexy- the door seals rub AND the dash rattles like crazy at certain temperatures, not at all at others. Except in looks, the older Corolla was much better overall (in terms of feel, but that could be the manual helping). This new Corolla looks astonishingly good. It almost looks like a hot little Euro number, but with far better real-life durability and quality.

think about life without thinking about car repair

13:54 nobody else thought that was his coffee cup on top of the roof? nice honest review. I am on the fence about this and a Civic 2015. Although the Civic is CVT as well I find it does a better job of mimicking an actual transmission with gears. The Civic is still pretty boring...but the Toyota felt like driving a sedated vacuum cleaner on top of a cloud and was extremely unresponsive and had really slow reaction time...made me kinda nervous, it takes some getting used to I guess.

why no hood insulator pad I wonder?

Efficient and Economical my kind of car 😎

currently renting 2017 corolla now and its not that bad. The acceleration is slow but again I am trying to stay in eco mode..lol. Teaching me to go slow. Handling is not the worse I driven. Definitely understeer but with better tires, it will handle much better. Biggest problem with cvt for me, at higher speeds, engine braking takes a while. If I get it, it will definitely be a manual.

Handsome little car even though it's quite big now!

That ending when you are driving a 2010 that has to be opened and cranked with a key :rofl:

I remember when this came out and Toyota were trying to sell it as “more fun to drive”

Corolla vs Elantra? I think the latter is more appealing these days. Longer warranty, more standard features in lower trims, no CVT, less sluggish. Maybe you forgot to show the inside of the trunk, but nice hinges. But good as always to watch these savagegeese videos.

Four wheel independent suspension is essential for a smooth ride. The Honda Civic has it. Most other compact class cars do not. I think the Mazda 3 has it. The large Hyundai Sonata SE sedan has it, and you can buy a Sonata for the price of a Civic LX if you bargain correctly. Be friendly and politely offer 15% below MSRP. If they say no, just thank them for their time and walk away. Chances are you will be called back.

When is the GM going to of a full review? He's freaking entertaining.

I care what no one says. I've driven Honda's and I've driven toyota's and I've been pleased. Not one complaint.