I wish more car review channels reviewed cars like this, so relaxed and fun with tons of information added literally no one has this style, but to me its the best
@@KirkKreifels Thanks for the Corolla Hybrid review I brought one and I absolutely love it and get about 68mpg driving in 72 deg F weather at 45mph on local streets; to me I did not expect that high of a gas mileage figure from something that looks and drives like a Toyota Corolla that has been electrified into the form of a gasoline hybrid; I am glad I waited before pulling the trigger and buying this Toyota Corolla Hybrid; sorry GM, Chrysler and Chevy I won't be buying any more GM vehicle products; the quality is absolutely terrible to even consider buying now and into the future and this even applies to the planned GM EV vehicle products.
It's a niche market, a lot of people (me included) want to hear the car engine scream. I'm just watching this video so I hopefully stop getting these videos in my recommended. Not even interested in hybrid or EV cars.
I’ve had my 2022 Corolla Hybrid for about 2 months now and put on about 1100 miles on it. I am averaging 65 MPG. I keep it in eco mode. It rides nice, the air conditioning works great, plenty of room in the trunk. Apple car play works as advertised. Very happy with my purchase
@@EvendimataE Toyota is moving to make a hybrid version of every vehicle it sells for this market. The Venza, the Sienna, the Lexus RX300(?) are now hybrid only. In other markets, Toyota sells a Corolla AND a Yaris as CUVs and I believe they are both available as hybrids. The idea is to eventually do away with gasoline engine only models before the end of the decade.
I agree. I would much more prefered hybrid corolla wagon from overpriced Venza or RAV4 hybrids. I believe Toyota understands it well and they don't want to hurt the sale of expensive models, hence limited options.
OMG, 750 miles on a tank of gas!!! That's amazing. What a terrific value. Will last forever too. Would like to see a hatchback version. I'm surprised that I don't see more of them on the road.
Depending on traffic conditions and drive mode, one can get up to 73.5 mpg (3.2L/100km) on this corolla hybrid. That translates to about 830 miles (1340 km) on one tank (43L) of unleaded petrol. Yes, amazing.
Love the fact that you don't go and on and on and on about how the car feels to drive. I am tired of car reviewers driving corollas/camrys/ accords/rav4 and complaining about how there is too much understeer and too little oversteer and how its so boring to drive. SO MASSIVE props for that.
My parentd currently have a 2018 Toyota Auris Hybrid here in Switzerland (was called Corolla IM in the States). It has the Mk3 Prius powertrain. Motorway, 75mph: ~ 45mpg Overland / city: ~ 52mpg Additional advantages: Toyota reliability (200'000 miles no problem) Dense Toyota dealer network No lithium battery (recourses) Filled up in 3 minutes (including payment) No direct injection (fine dust) Especially when starting 0-30mph very quickly, responds well (electrical assistance) Disadvantages (only one): Quite slow and high-reving acceleration with anything over 40mph Thanks to the low operating costs and reliability, this car is not only worthwhile for "environmentalists", but is also very reasonable, at least when gas prices are as high as 6.20USD per US gallon.
Bought a Sienna hybrid two weeks ago. Average via fueling results so no electronic dependency. MPG, 39. And the Sienna is no small vehicle but what a fantastic ride.
I rented a 2020 LE trim for two days and really liked the ride feel and interior vs the 2007 LE Corolla I had but I drive A LOT. I’m seriously considering this specific trim and generation Corolla.
I own one and you will love it, thanks to its multi link suspension in the rear with perfect 16 inch wheels. I only have 17000 miles or 27500km Canadian
Hey Kirk, nice review man! I'm stunned with the mileage this thing is getting. For $25K, you can't go wrong, and you don't get the funky looks of the new Prius. Also, enjoy the FL scenery you've included, keep them coming.
There are quite a few models that Toyota sells elsewhere that are not available in the U.S. Just this week I read a review in the British magazine CAR about the new, range topping RAV4. It goes a bit beyond what the top-of-the-range RAV includes, tho it should, with a price that would probably PASS $50,000 here in this country.
If you ask TOYOTA USA to bring it over they will.............I asked that the Toyota 86 NOT have a sunroof and after many emails, they agreed:) You will be surprised how many requests are considered when they RECEIVE them!
With the potential fuel shortage during summer when we reopen, having a 66 MPG Corolla is an awesome thing to have. I am predicting $6/gallon in California.
Not gonna lie, wish Toyota brought the “Corolla Touring Hybrid” (Wagon) from Japan. I like the Corolla Sedan but it’s not taste. As maybe/maybe not bring “Corolla Fielder” as rental fleet.
I have a 2019 Corolla hybrid euro. I really like its fuel consumption. Road noise, handling and turning radius is great too. Style vise it is best liking corolla ever. Overall it is a great car, let alone its dependability, reliability, longevity, durability and immortality.
From Fort Myers. It was a close call between C H and Hyundai Venue. I chose the Venue because of value and extras that you get. Better view of road and ease of getting in and out for a tall guy. I get 32 mpg in City.
@@occckid123 Nowadays, driving with the A/C ON, and the windows rolled UP your fuel mileage actually improves. I have 2 cars: a retired Police car with a V8 and a 15 year old Mustang convertible with the V6...the best the Mustang can manage is a hair under 24 mpg. The best the Crown Victoria manages? Usually 22 mpg, but on long trips it has gotten nearly 26 mpg.
@@howardkerr8174 yes on the hwy only. But the ac fan speed uses battery and reduces the battery energy that would normally be used 2 keep the engine off and in ev mode increasing gas usage.
I am not a bit surprised about your mileage on your test loop! I personally am a Toyota hybrid lover, I have had several Toyota hybrids. If you drive them conservatively and keep them from going over 65 miles an hour you will get amazing mileage. My experience on the freeway the faster you drive the lower your mileage will go. #LoveToyotaHybrids
I have personally owned a 2020 hybrid now for over 2 years. At this moment I have 85,000 miles on it (yes I do a lot of driving) & have not seen the shop 1 time since I purchased it. I live in the mountains of West Virginia & still manage to consistently get 51-53 mpg. This may not sound that great, however it seems to be amazing considering the fact that I am always going up & down mountains. I do know that on long trips on the freeway, I will average about 56-58 mpg while going about 75mph. I honestly love this car. Is it the greatest driving car out there? No, but this is not why you buy these cars. What it is meant to be, it does a better job at than I could have ever asked for. I am very glad I purchased when I did though (before inflation went crazy). In May of 2020, I purchased it with 5500 miles on it, as a Toyota certifies vehicle for $18,500. I would say, but new if u want one, because used prices on these cars are crazy now.
I get around 55-57 mpg. I drive 160 miles a day. About 98% highway. 62mph is the sweet spot on Cruise control. The engine turns off and uses the hybrid mode when it’s level ground or down hill. When not using cruise control you can use the electric motor alone with the engine off, up to 70 mph BUT you have to be progressive with the gas pedal. I bought mine in July 2021, I already have 15,000 miles! No regrets. I get about 550 miles per tank. Only has a 10 gallon gas tank.
i love this car. i drive it here on maui. when you go down the mountain, put the car in b mode, and it recharges the battery. my battery stays topped up, love it
You should check the mileage you get on the trip vs filling up the car to see how many gallons you used. Those Avg MPGs computers are usually off either way.
It will outlast any civic guaranteed! Been driving my Red 2003' Toyota Corolla since new with no issues. I smile every time I start it up. With basic maintenance these machines run forever...
The MPG gauges in Toyota's are known to be over boosted.. To get true mpg's you should have started with a full tank and then topped off to see. But no doubt it gets great MPG's!
I just watched this video now I have had my 2020 Corolla hybrid LE for 2 1/2 years and I can attest to the fuel mileage.I drive over the speed limit and I have a heavy foot and I still get 59 to 66 miles to the gallon with an EPArating of 52 Highway 53 city.In the winter in New York it gets pretty cold it does drop down to mid 50s mpg but that is still incredible that’s with the heat cranking. If I’m gentle on it I can easily get 68 to 70 every time I check my fuel mileage it has never been off by more than 2 to 4 miles per gallon my average overall since I’ve owned it has been 63 miles to the gallon over 30,000 miles. When I did the calculations to see how long it would take this car to pay for itself over the Honda Civic I had before that car got 30 miles per gallon average only based my average with the Toyota on 50 miles per gallon turns out I am well over double the miles per gallon that my civic got.This thing would blow my civics doors off as well granted that I had an older Civic 2003. With the fuel prices today at over 425 a gallon as far as I’m concerned this car was the best investment I ever made. My dealer offered to give me trade in in the last month for about $300 less than I paid for it brand new almost 3 years ago.
I like the new channel map preview update on the channel lol! Kirk: it just depends on snakes, bush rats, alegators, walabyes u come across today! Me: it just depends on how many elantras I come across today, every day and every year! :D
You Americans are really missing out on the Estate hybrid Corollas in Europe. And our Corollas are just basically rebadged Aurises. They also come with larger 2.0l hybrids if I'm not mistaken.
Fuel economy is nice, but I don't live for fuel economy. When I need to pass on a 2-lane road or drive at higher elevations in the Western U.S., this kind of lackluster performance is unacceptable. Hopefully, Toyota's upcoming Corolla Cross Hybrid will rectify this, while maintaining excellent mpg (as the Camry Hybrid does).
I would love to see your review of the Camry Hybrid. By the way, the small 15" wheels get better gas mileage than the larger wheel. That is True for the Tesla and other cars with different wheel sizes offered. The 20" wheels on the Tesla drop the miles available a bunch. I believe it is because of the shock absorbtion that is done by the tire before it makes the suspension move.
@@KirkKreifels The smaller the rim normally the lighter the wheel, unless the larger wheel is forged. Every bump absorbed by the deeper tire takes more energy with a shallower tire when the suspension of the car moves----All changes of direction cost energy. I like your channel, keep it up.
I usually only like the video’s, but the effort you put in this video is phenomenal. You deserve a like, comment & subscribe from me! I’m from Belgium and enjoyed every second of this.
Just ordered my Corolla touring sports Last week in the UK can't wait to get it due about April 2022 test drive a year or so got 78 mpg wow my current diesel is getting 47 mpg
The Corolla sedan is what Prius should've looked like a long time ago. The wagon here in Europe also looks quite nice, and gets the 180hp 2-liter hybrid powertrain as an option.
I don’t believe you have to worry about running the AC and having it affect fuel economy in that car because the AC runs off the lithium battery not the engine. That’s done by design so it intentionally will not affect feel economy.
It will, since the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery when it's depleted, but the impact will be less than if the AC ran with the gasoline engine.
I get 60 or more miles per gallon with my 2021 Corolla Hybrid, short trips get lower miles per gal 45 to 55. I use power mode and EV mode combined. The EV kicks in when the speed levels out after acceleration has stopped. If you don't have ev mode, that sucks. The eco mode just makes the gas pedal stiffer, is doesn't do anything to affect gas economy other than making your foot push harder to increase your speed.
The 64 mpg was just an average. You gotta know how many fuel gallons it burned. My 2012 prius c sometimes it shows between 54 to 67 mpg but at the end of 9 gallons of fuel I divide total miles used and it comes to 52 mpg.
U fangirling over the cars on the street was hilarious. Nice video. U should do more videos driving around checking cars. That is a nice RU-vid channel name : “driving around checking cars”
Yes the EPA fuel test numbers are pretty identical but the Corolla in real life crushes those EPA numbers. I can vouch for them too. In a 70 percent highway 70MPH drive....not the hybrid strong area...I got 64.8 MPG off the first tank and not too much babying for fuel economy. I would like to live with the larger Camry Hybrid for a couple weeks too.
Great review. We need to find someone in Michigan driving 80 on highway in middle of January with -10°C with some slight hills or even in PA. Those fuel economy numbers would be interesting. FL is on the opposite spectrum, flat and warm and city driving. I have my 2022 coming in September but 95% will be done on highway 75-80mph. I'm expecting to lose at least 5-10 mpg in the winter when we hit minus temps. We'll see.
He keeps talking about how great Florida is but he's also here in the nicest time of year. I want to see how his opinion changes once we get into the heat, humidity, and thunderstorms (and maybe hurricanes) of the summer
@@aternateus5835 Depends on where in Florida you are talking about. The center of Florida has some gently rolling hills. Once you get south of Interstate 4, tho, it is all downhill and flat as a tabletop. And yes, I live here too. Late October to mid May it is decent, then the storms start to come with some regularity for a few months. Tho, when I lived here in the 70s it seemed that late May through the end of June was the extent of the " rainy season ".
@@howardkerr8174 I lived in winter garden for sometime as well..the only hill basically in FL, FL used to be great until the tolls went up everywhere, everyone started moving in and the price of housing and food skyrocketed
Yes, more mpg circuit driving. And my 2008 Prius touring with 160k miles still gets 44-45 mpg. Toyota is the only car I will consider because of their long lives and reliability.
Wow, great job getting 66mpg! But please warn your viewers that the Corolla Hybrid does NOT come with a spare wheel... which is absolutely nuts, for a vehicle which would otherwise be great for road trips. I'm thinking Alligator Alley might be the worst place on Earth to get stranded with a puncture...
I noticed my Corolla hybrid shuts off after an hour or so of idling I take naps in my car is there a way to keep the engine running all night when I had the 2008 Prius I would sleep in there all night running the air condition it would only use like a gallon of gas how do I turn off the automatic idle shutdown
For MPGs, you need to fill up the tank, make the trip and then refill....calculate. The dash is often wrong on cars. I'm sure it was still 60+ though which is impressive.
@@KirkKreifels yep. That is spectacular. I have a 2001 Honda Insight so I know all about mpgs. Wish this was a hatchback. Also, that 0 to 60 was horrible. Specifically the first 2 seconds of it the car didnt even looks like it moved
Not sure about the US spec Corolla Hybrid, but the european Corolla Hybrid has a Li-Ion Battery with 746 Wh. The old NiMH battery pack was 1,3 kWh. (the 2,0l Hybrid system that's available for Corolla, and C-HR in Europe still uses a NiMH battery with around 1,4 kWh, not sure why Toyota kept the NiMH-battery there)
totally disagree, there are many hybrids that you have never driven nor get to test. Nissan e power is very decent hybrid, it is also has performance, something Toyota hybrid lacks, some of the honda are decent too.
