B mode utilises engine braking - it doesn’t provide more power into the hybrid battery, it’s only to be used on big hills to protect the brakes (see the manual)
If you need more legroom in the back and a bigger boot, there is the Touring Sports estate. . . Longer wheelbase & huuuge boot (with loads of features)
Great honest review Chris - reliability normally great - had 3 years worry free motoring from an Aygo - seems a bit small but I am a tiny little man so no worries - 🙂
In terms of getting back to Toyota menu just touch the Toyota icon in apple mode like in any other manufacturer system just press the make icon /logo and you will get back to car system 😉
A great balanced review Chris. For me it's a move forward from the pre-face lift version and dare I say it it's a bit captain sensible, and that's a good thing. Yes there are some shortfalls compared to the other options in the class but as you rightly point out if you look at the complete package of cost and warranty it's definitely worth considering. Other points of consideration for some may be the residual value compared to other options that may sway a purchase decision.
Good review …. I think people are aware of the shortfalls of space but and it’s a big but for me, excellent build quality, tech for hybrid is 25yrs and proven. Coupled with exceptional reliability and dealers here in UK who can’t do enough to help you, it’s a win win! Oh and 10 yr warranty too! 👍
Why would you need or want to send audio to rear speakers only if you have children in the car? Never heard or even thought I would need this function on a car?
Need to replace the 2019 company car Corolla Estate 1.8 after the summer, didn't have 1 issue in 4 years. After test driving some other cars I've chosen another Corolla and ordered the 2023 Estate as I still think it's one of the best in it's class. The CVT is a bit of getting used to in the beginning but now I've driven other models I apreciate the instant torque and linear acceleration more than I realized. With the updated drive train, infotainmentsystem and a higher trim level this time, it ticks nearly all boxes.
The reason why the boot and rear passenger space is smaller is because this hatchback is the only hatchback out of its rivals in its class to be equipped with double wishbone suspension in the rear
2L is one to go for. Bigger battery, more power, just under 200 bhp and more efficient too. I do a 50 mile round trip every Saturday mainly A roads. I get around 68 mpg every time. Top tip. Use the radar cruise control which makes the car run in economy and regen braking whenever possible. Just dab the break and resume to bring it on and off where you can. With regards to Honda. Toyota is more stylish, a lot cheaper far better dealer network and warranty.
Been driving mine for a week now. The manual is a bit pants, or perhaps better to say the index is pants. Biggest surprise was lack of an emergency wheel and a very complicated description in the manual for instigating the 'get you home' repair. I don't fancy having to read through this section again by the roadside on a wet winter night.
I have had the 2021 version of the GR Sport in Touring Sports guise with the 1.8l engine. Ideal for urban living.....out on the motorways it performs as a 1.8l petrol would...very little hybrid support. One thing to consider from my experience is the short sevice interval......so if like me you drive a lot you will be paying Toyota premium servicing costs more regularly to maintain your warranty
The regular hatchback makes little sense IMO. The Civic is far better, and yeah, it's bigger. The Estate brings more practicality, so while the Civic is better overall, it's a toss up. I love estates, and I love their hybrid drive train (it's the old Prius system, very clever, reliable and efficient), so Corolla for me. But if you don't care about any of that, the Civic E:Hev is a better buy, even if a little bit more expensive. Either, you'll have to wait months anyway, minimum 6 months. If you don't care about hybrids, then probably a diesel Octavia (for the long roads), or some other (probably still a Skoda in some form).
Don't understand the hype around the civic it looks like it has been haphazardly put together is massively overpriced and despite the claim in the video its hybrid system is nowhere near as good as toyota which is and always has been the king of hybrids, I have had a Corolla for a few years and can't find any faults with it a great car
For someone like me who keeps a car for many years it would be one of these over any other make as it's very likely to not break and therefore cost less over time. The Honda would no doubt be good but as a long term prospect? Toyota hybrid tech is a couple of generations ahead of Honda and is less complex and better packaged I believe. Also the Toyota CVT is as mechanical and simple as poss - the Honda's is far more complex - would worry me 5 - 7 years down the line. I just wish all this nannying active safety stuff was optional. The European brands: all very nice until the cars age - then it's time to sell a kidney...
In all areas this car screams - THIS IS GOOD ENOUGH, PEOPLE WILL BUY IT ANYWAY! In Toyota they said : we have the best hybrid power unit on the market, everything else could be $hit - the dials, infotainment system,boot capacity (specially for the 2.0l), design of the interior
All our local taxi drivers have them on lease . They like the fact they are easy to clean inside after people vomit in them . They charge £50 to the miscreant
Very disingenuous comment. People can choose to spend their money on whatever they want. It’s no coincidence the Corolla is the best selling car in the world. I’ve just had a test drive in the 2023 GR sport and it’s great. Customer service, warranties and reliability are ail first class. Why do you think so many taxi drivers use them? I’ll be swapping my Porsche Macan for one asap.
No reason to have it as a plug-in-hybrid? Very good fuel consumption as is and adding weight/complexity wouldn’t make it better. New Corolla really drives very good (not driven the GR version) even compared with much more expensive cars. Simply usable interior, only gripe is the CVT but as a commuter car for most people it is good enough.
Better prepare to start walking then. The market has made its judgement: the overwhelming majority of sales are for two-pedal cars now, as a matter of consumer choice
@@Benzknees they have been driving them in the USA for years with 200k + miles. ZF auto boxes and Toyotas are extremely reliable. The main reason they are now auto is due to the lane keep assist and auto distance cruise control
Having owned Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, BMW. I tell you what is boring waiting for the recovery truck with 2 kids in the back of the car on the A1. Give me a ‘boring’ Toyota any day!
How awful sounding is that engine, revving away for no particular reason when you accelerate? Bears no relation to what's expected. Give me an EV any day - total silence, or a full ICE car. Hybrids really are the worst of all worlds, especially Toyotas
