2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid - 22 INTERESTING FEATURES

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No AWD
This is the top trim, XLE hybrid
It’s the most expensive corolla you can buy
And you CAN get awd in the gas car AND every other hybrid
What gives?
Bubble dome light thing just like corolla cross
Why?
No front fender hybrid badge
Had one last year
Toyota hybrid logos
Engine (look its offset)
Front grille
Rear logo
Not on key
Eco drive stuff
Drive modes are eco or not
Eco score
Ev driving ratio
EV mode
No good over 25 mph
Energy flow screen in head unit and cluster
Front cupholders different
Size
Shape
Depth
All panels painted properly
Unlike corolla cross we tested
Climate controls
Single zone
Physical controls
Eco heat and cool
Rear seats
Plenty of legroom for 6’1”
Headroom is an issue
Dual chargers & cupholders
No vents or map pockets
Rear view mirror
Weirdly high end, no bezel
Engine
Slowest and least powerful corolla
138 hp and 105 lbft
BUT been getting over 50 mpg (90% highway)
JBL audio
$675
Includes wireless charger…?
Lux stuff
Heated seats
Sunroof
Digital cluster
Doesnt change a lot but nice
Trunk
Huge
Seats dont fold from trunk
TSS 3.0
Awesome system
Great to see at under 30k
New infotainment
New toyota system
8 in
Wireless acp & aa
Reverse camera
Tailights lying
They’re not full width
Chrome
Lower splitter
Upper window
Rear badging
Surprisingly nice softex
Surprisingly upscale interior spec and feels nice
Windows
All auto up/down
Ive tested cars double the price that dont have this
Price
Corolla hybrid starts 23,050
As tested 29,231
Most expensive corolla
Least powerful
Slowest
No AWD…wtf

[johnkonde]

A small correction, the 2023 Corolla hybrid isn’t the slowest or weakest Corolla as you mentioned. It has 156 pound feet of torque, not 105, and that means it has more torque than the 2023 gasoline Corolla. This torque is also down low in the rev range for the hybrid, unlike the gasoline Corolla. Sure the gasoline Corolla technically has more power but you have to really rev the engine out to unlock that power. In the real world, the hybrid Corolla feels faster and more powerful to drive.

[dookiepossum]

Just picked up my 23 hybrid SE used with only 2, 700 miles!

[claydand]

Enjoyed the personal insight. Never thought that I'd be so attracted to a Carolla. Maybe speaks to the lack of quality and affordability of so many other brands.

[jxmar_]

You can’t get awd on the XLE hybrid bc the price would raise over $30, 000 and they’re trying to keep it under 30K. This has chrome because it’s the XLE. Get any other trim and you won’t have the chrome. Thanks for mentioning the all automatic windows! No one mentions it

[Tigerona]

It is a performance car...on your wallet.

[Brdsht]

Form fitting leatherette seat covers front and back can be had for $189. Cloth owners can have a small upgrade for cheap and protect their seats from damage. Includes a nice arm rest cover that looks good. I had to protect my hybrid SE cloth from dogs toe nails. It seemed to hold up but I always cover my seats. My 24' SE does not seem to hit these MPG numbers on the highway. I think its the 18" alloy wheels. The look great though.

[johnkonde]

Great review! Unfortunately here in Dallas, new Corollas have huge dealer markups due to extremely low supply and extremely high demand!

[Ricalloo]

So excited. I ordered a 2024 SE hybrid AWD. Should be in later next month. Blue print? I’m a little concerned about giant 18” wheels. They look cool but there’s so many speed bumps in my city.

[raymondmiller]

It’s a Prius drive train with a Corolla body on it.

[lynnaj]

I purchased one on Saturday and so far I love it, just don’t have the blind spot

[missmillionz]

What’s the difference between the non-hybrid one? Mine doesn’t say it’s hybrid but sounds electric.

[naveenthemachine]

Why would I get this over a Camry hybrid that’s faster roomier and as efficient

[ryancruz]

More videos in jorts and slides! Good review.

[kennethjinkins]

I wish they took their electronic crap and shoved it

[VirtousStoic]

Keep it up bro, ur growing well, congrats. I hate toyota as a brand though

They are made for seniors, steer like boats, and boring tech wise pieces of gunk

But good on y for the creative interesting stuff