Toyota Corolla Excel Team Test | Fifth Gear 

What a hell are they talking about? I guess when you spent decades reviewing supercars, all other cars seem dull. This new corolla looks awesome.

Quite rough to say the design is boring an anonymous - I think it is one of the better looking hatches

This is one of the best looking hatchbacks you can buy today. Correct me if I'm wrong.

This show must be sponsored by the VW group or something. It's by far the most striking looking hatch in this segment. How they can call the look unnoticeable is baffling. As many others have said the Golf is way more dull and boring. Toyota made an excellent job with the styling in my opinion and deserve some credit to be bold unlike the predictable competition.

It doesn't looks dull. Especially considering it is a Corolla.

The guy with the weird facial hair literally thinks the grill slash is weird?? Girll, you literally look alike

Anddd this is why Fifth Gear’s dead.

If you cant even name a Toyota Corolla, why are you even in this show

Fantastic car.. pity about the bunch of muppets reviewing it

How can they say this is dull and like the look of like a golf or Audi a3

I usually don’t comment on reviews but I think this one must be commented because I didn’t agree with it. First of all, it’s an extremely good looking hatchback probably only losing in looks against the Mazda 3 (or being neck to neck). Second, the interior is full of high quality materials that are both well built and feel robust. When it comes to the engine, that 1.8 is the dull engine of the Corolla but also the most fuel efficient. The 1.2turbo exists and it’s offered with a manual transmission and there’s the 180hp 2.0 hybrid which is just insane(if I’m not wrong the 2.0 actually has got reworked suspension). + it will be reliable and in the next 20/25 years, if laws allow it, it will be one of the few hatchbacks that will still work and do what it’s supposed to.

This review is all wrong 😡

When your scores do not reflect the end user satisfaction, then there is a problem with your scoring. How can such a car get a 5 (out of 10) from some of the reviewers in this video. Looks better than an A3, consumes less fuel and will last much longer. one of the best cars out there.

Carwow review is much better than this. Can see this show dying out very soon.

It's far from dull. For dull see the new Golf.

Fifth is becoming very unprofessional. Mazda 3 review was simply rubbish.

It's not a German car so they're never gonna love it. Fifth gear proudly sponsored by volkswagen 🙄

This just shows how much they are alienated from reality. Probably best selling car what you have ever team tested. Never owned a Toyota, but that is kind of car what average Bob or Beverly will buy even at the Great Britain.

What do they mean the styling is dull ? It looks alot better than other hatchbacks out there. Its actually quite stylish

The whole world appreciated and liked the shape very much. 5th gear clowns: no.

What planet are these from? Apart from the mazda 3 this is easily the best looking car in class the focus and golf are boring

They're saying the car was dull, so was the review. I miss Tiff. He would have driven the corolla like a mad man and made the review entertaining .

They are crazy this car looks good

Couldnt be more wrong on the looks.

U guys are blind

I've seen quite a few on the road now, and I think they look really good. Looks much more interesting than a generic golf

Why did they test the slowest one? They should have tested the 2.0 Hybrid with 180 hp.

Very biased review ... right from the beginning, they made their mind up about the outcome. They called it dull to look at???? More interesting that the boring golfs or s3

It's a hatchback it's not meant to excite.. They don't look at a golf and go "wow" and then give it a 4/5,they let it off because its a hatchback and say "it does what it's meant to and its not meant to excite" bias review. Come on guys!!

4&5？？？？what a bunch of idiots. No advertising. Money? I have driven several times the new corolla in USA and Asia. They are all average cars but probably The best average car for a very reasonable money with tons reliability.

This wasn't a fair review honestly. Review with it's competitors in mind. You can't expect a corolla to look like a RR Velar and drive like a Phantom

HOW IS THIS DULL ?

I cant agree on the looks, it looks good

This car will outlast your golfs, focus and 308 with minimal maintenance

Didn't know fifth gear guys, are such haters ! The car really looks good.

Toyota is a name of reliability and now they have improved their looks also.. I don't find it unattractive.. If this corolla wasn't attractive then tell us with whom you are comparing to this one?

Would havebeen fairer to include its amazing fuel economy

I drive the estate 2.0L hybrid excel version of this car. It feels even more smooth and refined than my dad's Merc E class. The transition from electric to engine is seamless.Best car I've ever driven.

They always blame about Japanese cars. Come on guys you should appreciate about the reliability of Toyota cars

Gee whiz the Poms love Asian car bashing. It's been widely accepted by Aus journos as a good car in it's class/price bracket. How does a car that cost AUD27k in Australia end up GBP27k? Almost twice the price!

Park it next to the New golf and I dare you to still call the Corolla dull.

That review was harsh! I happen to own a 2019 Corolla Hybrid (base model) and I personally think Toyota are on to a winner with it. I am loving the standard LED exterior lights, the way it handles, the light yet responsive steering, not to mention getting around 1000kms per tank of fuel. This car has truly sold me on the brand!

Ohh my gud its shamefully bad review!!! To say that its boring!!! What??? Its so itself in way of design!!! Maybe not beauty. But definitly not boring.. Everybody els reviewers talk abouth that the new Corolla actually drives very vell... Not a sportscar but allright for a family car... ITS very big step for a TOYOTA this car!!! A really boring car is a VW Polo!!! Looks the same as the one before. Very classic VW This review is a disaster... Why the hell didn't Fifth gear drive the new 2.0L hybird variant with more punc... They normally not review cars in the basic variant...

How much are European car brands paying you 3?

I've just traded a GT 86 in for a 2.0 GR estate, I think it's a great looking thing. Plus comfortable and quiet. Perfect for someone with a knackered back and knees 🤣

A shocking and totally biased review. Verdict clearly decided before they had the keys, over a minute wasted mocking the design! No mention of reliability or warranty or amazing efficiency, engines available in the range, equipment, price? For example? I expect the plasticy Golf MK8 with shorter warranty, no full hybrid option, worse reliability, inferior specification, cost cutting build quality / chassis tech and made by a company that lied about emissions, will get the full marks..

So confused 🤔 I have a Golf and I think this is better looking

Looks pretty cool, especially in black AND compared to all the other hatches on sale

Were they trying to be sarcastic? If not then this is the most abysmal review, full of lies I have ever seen. I bet they think the Golf Mk8 and Astra K look good too 🤦🏾‍♂️

I think it is very successful design. Golf 8 copy/paste exercise is sufficient proof.

I think it looks pretty smart

How does a golf look better or an Astra

Stylish, angular, fresh, modern, eye-catching, planet saving goodness Fifth gear: boring, useless, dull, not a BMW or an Audi

Its get 15.5 out of 30 but ends up selling better than anything

Not quite sure what they're on about on the looks. Definitely doesn't look any less exciting than other cars in its class.

not good review

They don't know what they're talking about. I hated Toyotas because they were fudge ugly now they look good

Good grief that was abysmal..........

How come an automobile journalist not recognise a really common car?!

What the heck! These idiot's said this car is dull? It is gorgeously designed and beautiful car MAN!

would love to see this test done with the US spec XSE model

This car in pearl white with the panroof is probably the best looking hatch out there apart from the a45s

Meanwhile, in the real world, this looks way better than the golf, is more reliable than anything else, the CVT and the hybrid drive train is buttery smooth and a dream to live with every day. Also, this car has been out for a while, what self respecting car journalist has issues recognising it? Such a stupid review...

I own this car and I can say its very economic (I teach students with it) its fun to drive and I'm really happy with it. the only down side is when u like to do a small burnout it doesn't do it and sometimes it lacks a bit at the beginning when you want to accelerate fast. its the smoothest and stealthy car I ever drove. It cost me 33k euros and many people called me crazy because as I said I teach students how to drive with it. many nice comments on the car and yes its a head turn... i think u really dont know what is a new corolla :) how can u judge that beauty if you drive it for a few hours? you need to drive it every day to know what it does.

It looks good people come on

If you put a European badge on it they would love it.

WAY too much criticism going on I think the car looks great one of the best design cars in its class. Also people remember the corolla it’s one of the most well known cars

Saw one of these in sonic silver and it really stood out. 180bhp hybrid with Toyota reliability. From an ownership pov I couldn't take owning another German car, something always goes wrong with them. That love soon turns to hate.

You guys need your eyes checked. It's one of the best looking hatchbacks out there.

I have one of these as a rental at the moment and I think it's a very nice car. The standard review comments that ita boring. If it had a BMW badge they would say it a drivers car. I think it's good looking and does what a small cheap hatch should do.

I’m struggling with this. While searching for a new car over the past week. I have test drove a focus, a golf, a Leon, a 308 and a Corolla . Admittedly it was a manual not a CVT I had more fun driving the Toyota than any of the others. So much so I bought it.

I think it looks really good. What are they on about?

They need the north american combo which is a total gem: a 1.8L with a 6 speed manual. Now that's a sweet setup.

Looks better than most cars in its range , looks very unique in the style I bet the GRMN version will be sick

It's the first review I see thst say it's dull. Probably because of the color. Usually it's the blue one. It may not be to everyones taste (I'm not a huge fan of it), but it's sure not dull. When you have a golf, a leon, a megane... that are basic, this is completly different.

I own one of these new corolla, it's actually pretty good I think it's the best Modern corolla yet

I’d like to know how the power train works and how the fuel consumption is.

The vw golf and audi will tell you to buy armrest not a joke. Lol

"it's actually slightly pink" girls though

It looks dull 😮have you ever seen a i30 or a golf

I think it looks good. I like removable seat covers. Put two kids in the back and look at the seats afterwards. It's a family car. Agree with them on the cvt gearbox

One of the best looking hatches at the moment. I don't know what they're talking about... I guess they spend too much time driving supercars

15.5 is still higher than what this review would get.

If you do most of the year km in the city and you dont care about fast driving this corolla is fine! Nice looks fuel efficient and reliable

I think it looks great! Much better than all of the previous models. What are these guys on about?!

The new Corolla look incredible. They look refreshing yet discreet. t's a complete departure from the conservative and traditional design language that has been the identity of the Toyota Corolla for 50 years. The Golf has been boring to the point of collective suicide since the mk 2. The Focus is a Ford so it's rubbish. The Civic is the closest good competiton. Vicky is 5'5-ish tall. She can't see out of a lot of cars. They test supercars and performance machines for a living. Its not about laptimes and trackdays. Knowing Toyota, it will be wonderfully well-made, incredibly reliable and a good car for the average family.

The front looks nice...what are they on about??

British, calling almost every car dull except focus. it is rich coming from the dullest people ever.

its a hybrid car... looks like they wanted to review a lambo but got a corolla

for a corolla to score high you need to give it points judging it by how cheap, reliable, easy to fix and most importantly good mileage it can provide.

Not a friend of Hatches but nobody has ever bought a Corolla thinking it's a DB9, it's the car you buy a know you'll never have a problem for 20 years. It's a car that get the job of going from A to B excellently.

Johnny is a very down to earth guy I bet he would score it completely the opposite in a personal review.

Dude takes part in a car show, he's one of these three 'car enthusiasts' as they say and it takes him half a minute to guess what car it is? I mean what the actual fuck?

will go on till 200k, will never let you down, will hold its value, and looks beautiful....oh they should try the 2ltr version (0-60 in 6 secs, and 60 mpg)! beat that!!

Yes the sound is horrendous. But I think it does look good

You don't need to put your foot down in a CVT you let it do the work it just needs some time to adjust and get used to it, new Corolla looks good and is suppose to be good to drive.

Looks nice on the outside (like a smart lexus) but the front seats looked too big for the size of interior.

Honestly so tired of these types of motoring journalists. Giving it a 4/10 for how it went around corners on a track, is like judging a person for how well their hips work. For what it is, it looks good, comfortable, refined, super reliable, reasonably priced and for me has a bit little bit more character than a Golf. That's why you buy these things...

Yep, I always choose my car based on the design of the roof lining.

It's one of the best looking hatchback out there I dont really care how it looks when I buy Toyota If you see these guys reviews on any toyota or lexus , for them theres nothing to like about I dont care if it's not exciting as long as I dont get any unexpected maintenance or leave me stranded middle of nowhere