Toyota Corolla Hybrid | Say a Prayer for Small Cars

We review the new 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Sedan, capable of low-cost high, fuel economy designed to last for at least 10 years. This aging design proves small cars in the United States are dying off in favor of CUVs. We discuss the pros and cons of this affordable compact car and why this may also be one of the best-used car purchases. Would you choose this over the Honda Civic, Mazda3, VW Golf, or Hyundai Elantra?

#cars #toyota #family

Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior
3:17 YOU ARE BEING INFLUENCED!
3:42 Mechanical Overview
6:03 Driving Arguments
12:50 Final Thoughts

[Parker]

Terrific commuter car. Reliable, small, fuel efficient, durable, comfortable. It excels at that mission. Drive it for ten years then give it to your teen-age driver as his/her go-to-school car.

[richardnavratil]

I do appreciate Savagegeese not falling for the "trend" or theme of automotive journalists and only reviewing the "hot" releases and newest expensive cars. Sometimes it's okay having an appliance car and it's okay if this is what you can/want to afford and be proud of it!

In addition, right there with you guys - we had a '17 Niro with no problems, but currently I wouldn't touch Hyundai/Kia ICE cars either, I feel it's a new recall every week on the powertrains.

[bjsimon]

I had a corolla, you couldn't kill it. Saved me alot of money, and just kept going. They are meant to be reliable, fuel efficient and inexpensive to fix when needed. Not everybody is made out of money

[moonsapling]

In a world of SUVs, the Corolla feels refreshing. Its small light and low to the ground and those 3 things make it punchy around corners and quite fun to be honest. Its a lovely car!

[erik]

I wasn't prepared for Mark's abrupt switch from Patagonia to Addidas. Really tough on a Monday morning. I was relieved he switched back to Patagonia for the driving impressions. But that brief relief was offset by Jack's resplendent Gulf sweater, which I still wasn't prepared for. Would much prefer the year-round Patagonia for my team. Just thought you would find this feedback helpful.

[chrislim]

If you consider the plethora of cars Mark reviews from luxury SUVs to quasi track ready sports cars, the fact he can still remain so practical and down to earth sitting in an everday Corolla is the real star of this channel.

[Maplenr]

I've had my Corolla hybrid LE for just about two months, bought brand new. I love the damn thing. Some of my friends have much fancier rides, but the 50+ mpg and the knowledge that there likely wont be anything to worry about compared to their spaceships is worth so much more to me than the extra 10-15k they spent.

[phonesbabyken]

This is definitely one of the cars you'll ever see on the road. Absolutely a car.

[air-headedaviator]

I never expected to actually like the Corolla, but its such a grand package actually. The ride quality was unexpectedly high, and being somewhat lighter than other cars its kinda fun to drive! If I had this car as my first car, I probably wouldn’t look to get rid of it any time soon.

imo it being sparten is kinda charming on its own

[pvtcmyers]

Love you reviewing this vehicle as it’s something someone could actually afford.

[DanielEhlmann]

Got to rent a 2022 corolla while on a trip. I was *blown away* with the bang-for-your-buck. This thing is whisper quiet at highway speeds (compared to cars from just 10 years ago) and the adaptive cruise control is SO nice. That, and the near guarantee that it'll last forever with moderate care.

[dougmanck]

You nailed this one. It's about price, MPG and reliability. Three very important variables to many buyers, especially young buyers. Also makes an excellent second vehicle.

[alvin.holbrook]

I had a gas version of this last week as a rental. Honestly, it ruled. The driver assistance tech was far above expectations and the car was comfortable enough. And to top it off, I got 40 mph easily.

A surprisingly good car, and one that most people should drive. Great review, thanks for sharing.

[thebarkingmouse]

I really do prefer smaller cars. Bought a Mazda 3 Turbo in December 2021. 66k miles on it so far. Biggest complaint is the brakes are inadequate for truly sporty driving. Got the Corksport big brake kit & Burger JB4. Brings the car alive.

I like that corolla too. If I were looking for a basic high mpg daily, I'd consider it.

[GetOffMyyLawn]

My wife had a 1994 Corolla that we drove for over 18 years, until it was rear ended and written off. The car always got great gas mileage (35-40mpg). The only issue we had with the car besides normal maintenance was that the alternator gave out a few times. This hybrid model looks like a winner based on the mpg and price. I would totally buy this as an around town car that my "new driver" kids could use as well.

[jmf_]

Why I absolutely love savagegeese as a channel is because they put the same effort into something like this as they do a ZL1 Camaro. If anything, I think Mark enjoys making car videos that normal people can buy even more than the hyper performance cars. Cheers and keep up the awesome content ❤

[talkingwithcars]

Pretty affordable and dependable. $27K you're getting an AWD hybrid car brand new.... Definitely NOT a performance car....made to be a point A to B in my opinion. Love the simplicity.

[saltyt.]

When I checked the inventory at my local Toyota dealer websites, most of the Corolla Hybrids were listed as “arriving soon”.
They also showed VIN numbers that start with a “J” which means they are being built in Japan!
That’s fantastic for quality - not so good for quick arrivals!

[philipjubileo.omonoji]

I have been using mine since December 2022 and boy, what a car! It's unbelievably great all round, I am v much impressed and pleased with my purchase. I know it's a car you won't regret getting. Thanks

[rw]

Sad that these small, affordable, ICE cars are all being replaced by $35k+ CUVs and $50k+ EVs. It's making driving more and more expensive for people who need to commute or travel long distances for a living. The reliable, low cost commuter car is a segment that actually allows you to drive and still live within your means, save for retirement, etc. It's insane to me that people are using extremely expensive vehicles as disposable commodity commuters.