2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid The Un-Prius
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Date: 2019-05-30
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palebeachbum
I really wish Toyota would have used 1 face on all Corollas. It makes the visual identity confused to have 3 faces. 2 on the sedan and a 3rd on the hatchback. I hate that manufacturers do this now. The gaping mouth on the L, LE, Hybrid, and XLE is definitely not attractive, especially compared to the face on the SE and XSE. They should have used that face across the line. I dont want a car that looks like an angry fish. To get the options I want, Id have to opt for the SE. Problem is, I dont want a car with low profile tires. The alternative is to get an LE with the optional package that adds alloy wheels and some nice features, but then Id be stuck driving the version of Corolla that has the angry fish face. 23k seems really expensive to me for what is basic transportation. The comparably equipped Elantra is like 3, 000 cheaper. Thats a massive difference. As for the hybrid specific version, I think its great Toyota is finally offering a Corolla hybrid. No doubt this will hurt Prius sales. A lot of people dont like the weird styling or the image associated with driving a Prius.
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I really wish Toyota would have used 1 face on all Corollas. It makes the visual identity confused to have 3 faces. 2 on the sedan and a 3rd on the hatchback. I hate that manufacturers do this now. The gaping mouth on the L, LE, Hybrid, and XLE is definitely not attractive, especially compared to the face on the SE and XSE. They should have used that face across the line. I dont want a car that looks like an angry fish. To get the options I want, Id have to opt for the SE. Problem is, I dont want a car with low profile tires. The alternative is to get an LE with the optional package that adds alloy wheels and some nice features, but then Id be stuck driving the version of Corolla that has the angry fish face. 23k seems really expensive to me for what is basic transportation. The comparably equipped Elantra is like 3, 000 cheaper. Thats a massive difference. As for the hybrid specific version, I think its great Toyota is finally offering a Corolla hybrid. No doubt this will hurt Prius sales. A lot of people dont like the weird styling or the image associated with driving a Prius.
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Mihai Maties
Funny thing - theres no soundproofing liner under the engine hood on 2020 L, LE, LE (Hybrid) and SE sedans. Ive seen the 2020 XSE has it (toyotajeff video. Im curious as to what difference it actually makes (road/engine noise-wise. Subaru Crosstrek 2019 base model (2. 0i) lacks the equivalent hood soundproofing liner whereas the Premium trim has it - It did make a significant difference to me. That db delta may vary with speed, road type, tires, etc. but I have reason to believe it is significant. Also - Ive also test driven the 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE (no liner) - it did seem quieter to my ears than the 2020 LE hybrid. Different engine, tires and likely engine firewall/tirewell soundproofing. Anyone knows anything about this particular topic? (also how much it would cost to purchase the engine hood liner with all the mounting accessories - looks like a not-too-difficult DIY installation)
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Funny thing - theres no soundproofing liner under the engine hood on 2020 L, LE, LE (Hybrid) and SE sedans. Ive seen the 2020 XSE has it (toyotajeff video. Im curious as to what difference it actually makes (road/engine noise-wise. Subaru Crosstrek 2019 base model (2. 0i) lacks the equivalent hood soundproofing liner whereas the Premium trim has it - It did make a significant difference to me. That db delta may vary with speed, road type, tires, etc. but I have reason to believe it is significant. Also - Ive also test driven the 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE (no liner) - it did seem quieter to my ears than the 2020 LE hybrid. Different engine, tires and likely engine firewall/tirewell soundproofing. Anyone knows anything about this particular topic? (also how much it would cost to purchase the engine hood liner with all the mounting accessories - looks like a not-too-difficult DIY installation)
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Ray A
This should be the other way around. Tesla the Prius killer lol. like many things that are new, the Tesla and every Electric vehicle out there will go down in price no matter what, it is inevitable. When DVD players came out at 3, 000, it went down in price within 5 years and now people came buy over for 50 or less. Or when the first LED screen came out they where around 8, 000 or slightly less, and now people can buy a 55 inch LED tv for around 500 or less. The electric cars within 10 years will Im sure drop down to 25, 000 and where gas will slowly be out numbered by the electric cars. The more people buy electric cars, the easier and more affordable it will become for the people 10 years from now and to help build a more sustainable future where each house has solar panels, every driveway has a electric vehicle, and we make the Earth better for the next generation decades from now.
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This should be the other way around. Tesla the Prius killer lol. like many things that are new, the Tesla and every Electric vehicle out there will go down in price no matter what, it is inevitable. When DVD players came out at 3, 000, it went down in price within 5 years and now people came buy over for 50 or less. Or when the first LED screen came out they where around 8, 000 or slightly less, and now people can buy a 55 inch LED tv for around 500 or less. The electric cars within 10 years will Im sure drop down to 25, 000 and where gas will slowly be out numbered by the electric cars. The more people buy electric cars, the easier and more affordable it will become for the people 10 years from now and to help build a more sustainable future where each house has solar panels, every driveway has a electric vehicle, and we make the Earth better for the next generation decades from now.
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discerningmind
As always an excellent review, Alex. To answer your question(s. I would definitely buy this Corolla Hybrid over the competition, or the current Prius. We have a 2013 Prius C bought brand new, and have never had a problem. We maintain it by the book. The perfect reliability of our Prius Cisproof thatthe Corolla Hybridwould bethe only choice. Another reason for buying the Corolla Hybrid is thatI find the current generation Prius ugly and bizarre looking. The Corolla Hybrid youre showing us in the video is abeautiful looking car. There are two things I dislike about the Corolla Hybrid. The stand-up screen is like a billboard, Id prefer it built into the dashboard The gear shift, Id prefera simple dial, push buttons, ora column mounted lever, as these designstake up less room and would add more storage space in the console.
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As always an excellent review, Alex. To answer your question(s. I would definitely buy this Corolla Hybrid over the competition, or the current Prius. We have a 2013 Prius C bought brand new, and have never had a problem. We maintain it by the book. The perfect reliability of our Prius Cisproof thatthe Corolla Hybridwould bethe only choice. Another reason for buying the Corolla Hybrid is thatI find the current generation Prius ugly and bizarre looking. The Corolla Hybrid youre showing us in the video is abeautiful looking car. There are two things I dislike about the Corolla Hybrid. The stand-up screen is like a billboard, Id prefer it built into the dashboard The gear shift, Id prefera simple dial, push buttons, ora column mounted lever, as these designstake up less room and would add more storage space in the console.
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garth locklin
Besides the great gas mileage I bought the Prius so I can occasionally utilize the hatch for light duty hauling. I have a 01 Ford truck also but I hardly use it and it will eventually break or die. My absolute favorite thing about the Prius is I have gone on a couple of long camping trips with it. Lay down the rear seats, set the climate control at 68-70 degrees and sleep in comfort all night long even if its 30 degrees outside. At times Im surrounded by other campers in expensive RVs and I know half of them are freezing in their beds. Why doesnt Toyota make a 4 cylinder hybrid minivan like the Previa? Some of those were AWD also and I have seen a few with 4-500K miles on them and still running strong. They were funky looking like the Prius but reliability scores highest in my book.
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Besides the great gas mileage I bought the Prius so I can occasionally utilize the hatch for light duty hauling. I have a 01 Ford truck also but I hardly use it and it will eventually break or die. My absolute favorite thing about the Prius is I have gone on a couple of long camping trips with it. Lay down the rear seats, set the climate control at 68-70 degrees and sleep in comfort all night long even if its 30 degrees outside. At times Im surrounded by other campers in expensive RVs and I know half of them are freezing in their beds. Why doesnt Toyota make a 4 cylinder hybrid minivan like the Previa? Some of those were AWD also and I have seen a few with 4-500K miles on them and still running strong. They were funky looking like the Prius but reliability scores highest in my book.
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Nodoxbotoxbishes
I test drove the Ionic, Insight, and Corolla and let me say the Corolla won by a landslide in terms of internal aesthetic and drive feel. The Ionic came last, its the most inexpensive with very competitive pricing and new grad discounts but throttle was disappointing and the base trim missing a lot safety features. The base Insight was better, pricier but with more features, honda sense, but still a pretty weak drive and lacking throttle response when youre not on sport mode. The 2020 corolla by far exceeds the others in terms of a powerful drive, throttle response, the interior design looks like a page taken out of Tesla, comes with Toyota Sense, and comes at a premium price tag because its so new and I think so superior.
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I test drove the Ionic, Insight, and Corolla and let me say the Corolla won by a landslide in terms of internal aesthetic and drive feel. The Ionic came last, its the most inexpensive with very competitive pricing and new grad discounts but throttle was disappointing and the base trim missing a lot safety features. The base Insight was better, pricier but with more features, honda sense, but still a pretty weak drive and lacking throttle response when youre not on sport mode. The 2020 corolla by far exceeds the others in terms of a powerful drive, throttle response, the interior design looks like a page taken out of Tesla, comes with Toyota Sense, and comes at a premium price tag because its so new and I think so superior.
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Christopher Calder
I road in the back seat of a 2020 Corolla Hybrid today and it was very comfortable. I am 6 and had 2 or more of headroom. I was amazed as to how rigid the body was. It was like riding in a bank vault. Noise levels were OK, but not great like a quality midsize sedan. My friend who drove the vehicle said she loved the driving qualities and the power was adequate. The looks are at least acceptable. The front face does not look mean or angry like so many tasteless cartoonish Toyota products. I prefer the looks of the sportier versions with the bigger engine, but I could live with the hybrid or the other lower trims. The interior had a lot of hard plastics, but everything looked like it was built to last a long time.
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I road in the back seat of a 2020 Corolla Hybrid today and it was very comfortable. I am 6 and had 2 or more of headroom. I was amazed as to how rigid the body was. It was like riding in a bank vault. Noise levels were OK, but not great like a quality midsize sedan. My friend who drove the vehicle said she loved the driving qualities and the power was adequate. The looks are at least acceptable. The front face does not look mean or angry like so many tasteless cartoonish Toyota products. I prefer the looks of the sportier versions with the bigger engine, but I could live with the hybrid or the other lower trims. The interior had a lot of hard plastics, but everything looked like it was built to last a long time.
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David Silva
If Im buying in these 3, Im going for the Corolla or Ioniq mainly because those two can put the motor to the wheels directly. I got burned with Hondas poor specing of the Civic Hybrid leading to durability issues with the battery pack and the Insight, like other current Honda hybrids absolutely depends on the battery pack to bridge the gas generator and electric drive motor at non-highway speeds. If the battery or battery controller has a major issue, Ill bet the Corolla and Ioniq will keep running albeit slow, but the Insight is dead. Corolla gets the nod ultimately if trim is good enough b/c Toyota has been running this drivetrain a while and its as close to bullet-proof as it gets in hybrids.
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If Im buying in these 3, Im going for the Corolla or Ioniq mainly because those two can put the motor to the wheels directly. I got burned with Hondas poor specing of the Civic Hybrid leading to durability issues with the battery pack and the Insight, like other current Honda hybrids absolutely depends on the battery pack to bridge the gas generator and electric drive motor at non-highway speeds. If the battery or battery controller has a major issue, Ill bet the Corolla and Ioniq will keep running albeit slow, but the Insight is dead. Corolla gets the nod ultimately if trim is good enough b/c Toyota has been running this drivetrain a while and its as close to bullet-proof as it gets in hybrids.
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Sue Moseley
This looks very different from the Toyota Corolla offered in the UK. The UK version is much nicer looking and a top spec version will set you back over 30k. I looked at one the other day - a sporty model with bucket seats and sleek styling, as I want to pass my current car (a Toyota Auris hybrid) on to my daughter. I love the new UK version Corolla. Check out the UK Toyota site to see what it looks like. Its so much nicer than this one here and a completely different profile. Having driven a hybrid for the last 8 years (and the Auris still feels like new) I definitely will only consider a hybrid for my next car.
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This looks very different from the Toyota Corolla offered in the UK. The UK version is much nicer looking and a top spec version will set you back over 30k. I looked at one the other day - a sporty model with bucket seats and sleek styling, as I want to pass my current car (a Toyota Auris hybrid) on to my daughter. I love the new UK version Corolla. Check out the UK Toyota site to see what it looks like. Its so much nicer than this one here and a completely different profile. Having driven a hybrid for the last 8 years (and the Auris still feels like new) I definitely will only consider a hybrid for my next car.
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Ray Brown
Does this model still have the power Mode, EV Mode and the ECO Mode which are very handy depending on driving conditions? I own a 2013 Prius and the best mileage to date is 64. 6 MPG and the worst is 44. + as I was force to meet the Hi way speed of 70 MPH going to San Antonio from Dallas, Texas. My average is 52+ miles per gallon and if the three driving modes on the Corolla are available I bet it will get in the high 50s or low 60s per gallon, the new Corolla sure looks nice.
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Does this model still have the power Mode, EV Mode and the ECO Mode which are very handy depending on driving conditions? I own a 2013 Prius and the best mileage to date is 64. 6 MPG and the worst is 44. + as I was force to meet the Hi way speed of 70 MPH going to San Antonio from Dallas, Texas. My average is 52+ miles per gallon and if the three driving modes on the Corolla are available I bet it will get in the high 50s or low 60s per gallon, the new Corolla sure looks nice.
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