For the kind of driving I do now, the Corolla would be appropriate. But I will never allow myself to be ripped off by the dealer scumbags who are price-gouging these days. So I will continue to enjoy my 25 yo LS400 on which everything still works and which remains a pleasure to own and to drive.
Yeah I've been holding out for the last couple of years but my cars finally died.. Dealers were trying to sell me decade old hyundai's with 185k miles for $12k.. a 2018 rav-4 hybrid with a 108k miles for $28k.. even a 1997 ford F150 with 288k miles was stickered at $9k... ..so i just dropped the ball on this.. LE Hybrid with AWD, basically the cheapest hybrid with AWD for $28.8k out the door.. thats aft a 3k mark-up, and even-though I was basically paying cash they still wouldn't negotiate the price cause of course they want you to finance through them, and 'factory stocking issues', and blah blah blah.. scumbags, but its my 1st new car in 23 years so I guess this is the world I live in now.
@@rogerwilco1777 Sad but true. Free market competition was supposed to have pushed prices down, right? What happened? Price fixing conspiracies? Any states investigating? My guess is no. It's one of the problems with usually not being able to buy directly from the manufacturer as a matter of law in most states. Dealer thieves have bought protection from the very people we hired to protect our interests.
I just received the price tag for the prius, it is marked with 7k -10k market value price tag, bringing the price to 47k -10k before tax and fee, which is insane for a prius @Requinix17
@@IRSManager still on the waiting list. Supposedly I started already at #2 in line and now I'm due up. The supply is really trickling in at a snail's pace, here in the northeast at least. And yeah I'm super hyped about it too, the wait seems like forever
Why do all Toyota screens look like they are from Playskool? The screens are smaller then typical and they think they are fooling everyone by having MASSIVE bezels.
@@thepcuser5469 Well, if its an 8 inch screen... why add 4 inches to each side? Theres almost more bezel then screen! It's fukn 2023! I mean seriously... look at it! Its a joke! lol
@@Cre8tive81 maybe for the volume nob, the bezel needs to be thick enough to put it At least its the newest system the camry didn’t get that and is in the 2023 lineup (unlike the chr surprisingly its still a 2022 in their site (at least in the US), its a reason to buy the corolla over the camry for now). Edit: toyota actually discontinued the chr for 2023
Just a heads up, Toyota Safety Sense does not include blind spot monitoring. To get Blind spot monitoring on the LE model you have to have one that comes with the “convenience package”
Mine is coming next month - can't wait. I had a Prius V 2012 with 300,000km had to sell due to ongoing headlight harness issue (not covered under warranty in canada but covered in US) as well as less than 50% max capacity on batteries. FUll brake job and new tires needed Miss it a lot... but I am sure someone elses spent the money and is enjoying it
I own 2019 euro spec tourer with the 180hp 2.0l dynamic force engine. Very refined,, quick and impressive fuel economy. The euro also has got a great interior, with red stitching and very good sports seats in the executive trim. Also 580l luggage capasity is very nice to have.
One problem with my 2023 Corolla hybrid is the fancy headlights. In the center area directly in front of you are two shadows that stick down into the lit part. The first time I drove the car at night while turning, it literally looked like an animal running across the street directly in front of the car. I jammed on my brakes so I would not hit it. Only to realize it was a defect in the headlight array. My dealer said to me that the lights are not adjustable so just get used to it. Maybe they will fix it in the future. The real problem will be the day an actual animal is running across my path and I ignore it and hit it. This is a real safety problem with this headlight design and get used to it is not a proper response.
I like it because Corolla LE has 16 inch rims. Honda discontinued practical Civic LX and now comes only with pothole damage prone expensive 18 inch rims and tires.
Plus Toyota beats Honda at the most important indicators for wannabe/actual financially independent people: reliability (Toyota is #2 after #1 Lexus, while Honda is #5) and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) where Toyota is #1 and Honda is #4. Thus the excellent resale values for these 2 good brands, when their longevity, practicality etc. are included.
I've had my Celestite 2023 Toyota Corolla LE FWD hybrid for two weeks now, I love it! Traded in my 2008 Corolla with 372,000 miles on it. Great value, paid $27,000+ here in Maine. Consistently averaging 50+ mpg.
@@thepcuser5469 27500, I lucked out, I went to the dealer expecting to put down a $500 deposit, they had told me a 2-3 week wait time, but the car had arrived the day before. Love it. Lee Toyota, Topsham, Maine.
I just picked up mine with AWD. I was driving a 20-year-old car before this purchase and I'm finding the technology a bit overwhelming. Love it so far. Toyota makes great cars!
@@thepcuser5469 I hate what Toyota dealerships are doing with the markups, and I think I got a really good deal on mine, so here's my deal for reference to hopefully help with negotiations: $25.5k OTD 23' hybrid FWD LE (sticker was $25.5k with bs-ish addons). Package was Toyoguard platinum ($700, extra 2 oil, 4 tire rotations, years 3-5 roadside assist), floor mats ($340), door paint protection ($250) and cables for $75. Delivery $1100. It was the fourth dealership I went to and had to drive 90mins out of town to get there. Was available on the lot (everywhere else was a 2-4 week wait), and it was the end of the month so they were trying to meet a sales quota. What really sealed the deal was having a picture of a lower price offer from another dealership.
I bought a 2023 LE back in December. It is a solid car. OK pick up and handles well. The entertainment system is the new updated one and for me it takes a bit to learn it. Not as easy as my old Prius. MPG is a bit lower than they say, averaging 44 to 45. Biggest issue for me is the actual key, you get a old school key.... I would think that on at least a hybrid you should get keyless.
I think you need to get the LE convenience package to get the Smart Key System. The LE Convenience package comes with the Blind Spot Monitor and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert. If you don't have the Blind Spot Monitor then that might explain why you get the old school key type ignition.
Forget that computerized crap an old school actual key is the way to go. Good luck starting you car when your key fob battery dies and you can't figure out why your car won't start.
+$30K starting price is Not affordable...! Yes; it’s ~+$30K for a corolla hybrid LE ( in California)...after all fees/taxes/etc... ...money Is money...! I dare Shari or anyone else to buy and sell me a 2023 corolla hybrid for $24K ,..! (Not including Taxes only; Out the door)...!
It's an overall outstanding vehicle. I get over 50 MPG and just did the first oil change. I needed a reliable commuter car (mass transit is not a viable option for me) plus the ability for extended trips occasionally. I'd recommend it to anyone needing something simple, reliable and efficient. Recommended improvements if anyone with Toyota higher leadership is reading this: louder horn, turbocharged engine, plug in capability, and brighter interior lights.
turbocharged engine? I hope they don't listen to you. turbocharged engines suck. you get half the lifespan and reliability. clearly you're not the kind of person for this kind of car.
@@GS-mt6zr I bought mine in January. I understand why you might be a turbo skeptic, but all of the vehicles I have owned with turbos...never had an issue.
There is no need for a turbocharged engine in a reliable, low TCO Total (Cost of Ownership) champion. Don't you want it to be also luxurious, sporty, cheap and indestructible? 😂
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I like the appearance of the SE front much better than the LE, but like the comfort of the LE tire/wheel package much better. Nothing is perfect. I have not looked yet, but I'd buy one if they were available at MSRP without a lot of b.s. I like the Prius too, but the A-pillar visibility concerns me, and there is most likely tons of "market adjustment" on those. Edit: I inquired to a dealer about one and they're currently marking up Corolla Hybrids $5k (US), regular Corollas $2.5k, Prius LE' and Corolla Cross at least $5k. Looks like I'll be waiting a little while longer...
@@hjwscott I ordered an SE AWD Hybrid this week, was told 9-12 months. Southwestern Ontario. Hopefully you hear something in the coming months, the hybrid is only built in Japan apparently so our wait times are through the roof.
I don't know in Canada but in the US, the starting price of the LE AWD is around 27K in ALL THE DEALERSHIPS because the LE version comes with tons of "optional accessories" like mud guards, Wheels locks, floor mats,etc... All dealers said that they can't take it off because they comes like that. At 27K, is just 2k or 3k less for the Prius Wich have a lot more power and is more fuel efficient.
They're all $28,840 here in Oregon aft the $2.7k markups.. so I just paid $29.7k out the door with tax/title/plates etc. I liked my prius but I hated the stigma that followed it.. every day it seems like I had half a dozen rednecks, zipping and weaving through traffic, just so they could 'roll coal' or ride an inch of my bumper.. I'm kinda glad to have a 'normal' looking hyrbid, i even plan on pulling off the 'hybrid' emblems just to avoid the extra road ragers, ha.
I do not own a Corolla, but have rented several over the last couple of years and it's a good vehicle for the price point. Easily hitting the 30s and 40s in mpgs for the gasoline version. I like the ease of maintenance at least in the base model. There is a slight drop off between the first gear and the cvt, but nothing bad. My only gripe with the interior is the smallish cup holders. If I had the money, I would buy it over a Civic in a heart beat.
They hybrid gets like 50mpg. It's not that much more than the base model. You'd save the money in fuel cost in a cpl years. And that car will last 300K no problem. Twice the lifespan of comparable models from other companies.
I got lucky - ordered my 2023 LE hybrid awd 10/2022 and it arrived 12/2022, drive 1400 miles now, averaging 45mpg in the winter (ny). Thankfully had no markup
@@nbatalkz6635 yeah specially here in california and my previous wet wreckless record don't help. but even with a clean record is about $300 here in Los Angeles.
Excellent comprehensive review with appropriate compatives. I am looking for a Hybrid AWD under $30k USD in 2025 for our daily driver. (Currently, we have a 2020 Civic Hatchback for that purpose.) We really like the Prius, but for a bang-around city daily driver, it's a bit pricey and doesn't offer the bang for buck that this Corolla does. 48mpg in a AWD grocery hauler, its a heck of a deal. So far, its Corolla Hybrid AWD...by a nose over the Prius. And l totally dislike the geriatric appealing design of the Honda.
I paid 31 out the door with gap insurance. I paid 500 over the sticker and they wouldn't give it to me without the lojack system they already installed (800). It has weather mats and little mud flaps. They wouldn't budge any more. The problem is people are willing to pay the crazy mark up. So I figured I probably wouldn't get a better deal on it any where else. I can stomach a few grand extra. Not 10 like some people have been willing to pay. I negotiated for hours for that price alone. Even at what I paid I still feel like I did better than most in northern California (which is sad). LE AWD hybrid 2023 in red. Comes with shitty steel rims but oh well.
With new cars dropping spare tires I wonder if the 2023 Corolla Hybrid AWD will have one. Not really interested in a spray fix kit. Also for North America where are these cars assembled? Lastly, here in the US we have access to EZ-Pass for toll roads and bridges. Some hybrids can use the "Green" EZ-Pass which gives discounts on tolls for being fuel efficient. Is the 2023 Corolla Hybrid AWD able to use the "Green" EZ-Pass?
This video is only confirming what I thought would be my next car purchase! The guy has gone through many decision options to make this video. Much like a software engineer like me would do! But I drive a Toyota Yaris 2009 with just around 100,000 miles. It has a lot of life still left in it. Does great gas mileage: I have recorded 42.4 MPG on mostly highway traffic!! It's my semi-hybrid!! When I need another vehicle, then it would be something like a Toyota Corolla Hybrid!!
It's normal for the 2023 Corolla Hybrid to be loud on the Hwy at 70mph? IDK how fast you were going on the video but yours seem so quiet, I guess it's just mine? it's kind of weird since I just got my like 3 months ago (brand new SE Trim, only 1500 mi on it).
Toyota… ditch the spare tire in the hatch and put the hybrid in the hatchback already… while your at it, bring the touring wagon! Quit holdin out on N. America plz & thx 🙏🏼 🤙🏼
I agree on everything you said but find it interesting that you think that this is the best car on sale, period, yet when you bought a car for yourself in that compact sedan category you went with the Mazda 3! I mean, the Mazda is a great car, but why not get a Corolla Hybrid if you have such a high opinion of it?
Personal preference. I prefer the style and driving feel of the Mazda. The Corolla Hybrid, however, makes more sense for the average consumer. Great question though!
@@carhelpcorner Thanks for the clarification. Makes sense to get the Mazda if driving feel/dynamics is your main priority. My next car will probably be one of those two (i.e. the Corolla and Mazda 3), so your feedback will be useful when it comes time for me to choose one of them.
the waiting list for all Toyota hybrid models in Australia is now 18-24 months. In case of hybrid RAV4 is now 24-30 months. Basically Toyota has no clue when they will be able to deliver hybrid cars to customers. Most recently, they are delivering RAV4 hybrid cars to customers with only 1 key due to chip shortages. Toyota is victim of their own success and they are delivering their own customers to other car brands who can supply cars. This will not end well for Toyota.
Toyota isn’t the only one effected by the chip shortage. The problem for Toyota is with high gasoline prices hybrids are in huge demand. This is a good thing for Toyota. They already sell more vehicles than anyone else and the lead will just get bigger as they can increase production.
new corollas look ugly and infotainment sticking out of dashboard bothers me. I buy toyotas only for reliability, nothing else. toyota is at the top when it comes to reliability and ugliness. 😄
What will happen to the lithium batteries in 15-20 years? Replacing the battery will negate all previous savings on gas. From the budget point of view it makes much more sense to buy regular Corolla vs hybrid Corolla.
@@matthewhuszarik4173 On average, you may need to replace your hybrid car battery every five years if you drive it for long periods of time. Yet if you don't, the battery will likely last between 100,000-150,000 miles or between eight to ten years.
@@johndorian3685 Since Toyota warranties their hybrid batteries for 10 years and 150,000 miles I am sure a significant majority of them will last longer than that.
I dont really understand, why Toyota doesnt sell longer version of Corolla - touring sport in USA. It looks better and is more practical. Also in Europe we still have 1.8l option, which was with MY2023 upgraded and now has more power. Europe is one big village anyway, half the time you spend in traffic jams😂 I already ordered one 1.8l.
Purchased a 2024 Corolla Hybrid XLE as a replacement for a buy back 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited. The Elantra had more passenger and trunk room, more cubby storage, quicker acceleration, larger 10.25" screens (vs 7 & 8 ") and ventilated seats. The Corolla has softer "pseudo leather" seats, a bit better mpg (55.6 after 700 miles), smoother suspension, a more conventional cabin and traditional exterior. The optional JBL 800 watt/9 speaker stereo in the Corolla sounds a little better than the 8 speaker Bose in the Elantra but both fill the cabin quite well. Lastly, the Corolla was $2K cheaper. The main reason for the buy though is reliability as the Hyundai's battery died within three weeks. Pleased with the "boring" Corolla so far.
Unfortunately you can’t buy this vehicle at this price. I live in California and Toyota added $ 10000 to the price “ Market adjustment “ and other protections.
@@MrVenona I went to my local Toyota dealer in Santa Barbara CA and all he had on the lot new were a handfuls of Tundras and a Tacoma. They all had mark ups but only $1000-$2000. They said everything they expect in through the summer is already sold. They were hoping for an increased allotment, but weren’t optimistic.
I am not a fan of Toyota,but there is just nothing better then a Toyota Corolla pluginhybrid wagon here in Europa to get!Super practical very reliable and resonal priced!
@@dproulx222Nope, I ended up cancelling the order over 3 months ago when they revised to the timeline to 18 months. I went to Honda and had a new Civic delivered from the factory in 5 weeks. Hybrid would have been nice, but I was not going to wait 18 months. I needed a car by the winter.
@@ronsmith4325 Thanks for the reply. It's unfortunate that the wait time for the hybrid was so long. I hope I don't it doesn't happen to me. Congratulations on the Honda. In the end you still chose an excellent quality and reliable vehicle.
This is going to be my next car. I have been driving manual sedan transmissions since I turned 16 in 1998. The last car I bought, my current car, was a Ford Focus Sedan 6 speed manual transmission. Obviously the world is a completely different place since I bought my current car, so my options are much more limited. I am pretty excited about getting this car.
The Elantra Hybrid is okay for short term ownership but not for the long haul. It has a less refined single motor hybrid system and a complicated dual clutch transmission which make it potentially problematic as it ages.
Peace . I ordered one . a white one cuz ppl dont want to steal them as often , too easy to see and less accidents cuz of that also. But more speeding tickets ( although i dont have that problem ). Why doesnt my car come with a block heater ? I live in Canada. aaak ? Dealer said there is an electronic configuration thingy so I dont need one ???????? What do u guys think ? TY 4 ans.
I am just amazed by how your videos makes you look like you are really talking to us, while your voice tone is so repetitive that it is a clear read from script.
The greater power, better fuel economy, and MUCH better styling of the new base model Prius makes it a better deal deal than this ugly duckling. It's only about $4k more @ $28.5k U.S., and shockingly an actual handsome Prius. Heck, any good-looking Toyota is a miracle nowadays! New base model Prius would be on my list, ONLY IF the Awesome solar-powered AWD 0-60 in 4sec. Aptera doesn't come to fruition. I'm almost certain it's coming, and it's gonna mop the floor with the new Prius for the same amount of $. Was trying to be open-minded by watching this video, but not sold on yesterday's tech (last gen. Prius) in an ugly econo-box with that Toyota 'maw'.
Elantra Blue hybrid all the way. Basically Same price. Way more power. Dct. Better warranty. Drive one. Blue 25k or limited 29k. Both with blow the Corolla away in every way. Cheers
There's a reason why those Hyundai/Kia products come with such long warranties...hehe. The Elantra may blow the Corolla away with its bells and whistles, but it's not going to hold a candle to the Toyota drivetrain's reliability and track record.
Toyota has been doing hybrids for over 3 decades.. their hybrids systems are by far better, smoother more sophisticated and way more reliable than Hyundai
I'm afraid I have to disagree with several points. I see zero value in getting the hybrid option in the Corolla. The regular Corolla gets *amazing* mileage (30 City 41 Highway).... Gas isnt' expensive here like it is in Europe - a combined 35 MPG is great! I disagree the most about "The Corolla is a better buy than the 2023 Prius." No way - do yourself a favor and test drive both (if you do decide a Hybrid is for you). The base 2023 Prius LE ($27,000 USD) is MILES ahead of the super boring Corolla. The 2023 Prius @ 194HP is actually fun to drive. The 2023 Corolla (regular or Hybrid) is as boring as it gets.
It's a great value based on MSRP, but with insane dealer markups it's far more expensive than that. With the EV rebates (assuming you qualify), a Tesla Model 3 RWD is a better value.
Great video! Can you actually find this vehicle for sale anywhere? You had mentioned that in a previous video hybrids are going to be difficult to get for a long time.
I recently bought a Toyota Corolla and I sold it right away. Their interior build quality is so bad that drive seat rock front and back every time I break. The cabin noise is the worst. Toyota is just selling their cars based on the old engine reliability story. In my experience the driving experience is the worst.
@@thepcuser5469 First point I noticed was my vehicle is made in USA. Second point I observed that they are tyring to cut corners with very cheap materials and plastics. To back up my point I also noticed my Car Hood Insulation Pad is also not installed to go cheap.
@@coolbalu19well thanks for the info, maybe we’ll see if its a real problem if other people experience it, so far, I haven’t seen other people experiencing these issues, but we’ll see i guess, all that is probably because it’s made in the USA but as you might think, I am not sure
