The more basic is the car, the better for reliability I think...nowadays we complain when a car doesn't have this or that feature but we are perfectly happy and smiling when we drive a car from 1 or 2 decades ago that is base model and never miss electric seats and other modern stuff there... I would go for this basic version if I had to give my own money because like that the car is cheaper, lighter, more economical, more reliable due to minimizing the risk of things that can go wrong and it is a perfect for the job to drive you economically from a to b...and this is the original purpose of the vehicle. All those indestructable cars from the past that we miss were so reliable because they followed those rules I mentioned above

I purchased a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid - Celestite Grey - very nice. pretty nice car , engine noise is pretty quiet, road noise can be a little loud on rough roads - on new roads it is almost lexus whisper quiet, i'm gettin ~60 mpg - using pretty modest driving style, seats are comfy. ALEX is one of the best. i switched from a 1998 honda CR-V after 22 years of marriage and 250K miles sad it had to go. THANKS ALEX

Bought a 04 prius in 2010 with 82k miles. Now have 193k miles with original battery. Still get 45 to 48 avg mpg. I bought the car for fuel economy but last 9 years I've appreciated the reliability and low maintenance. The one thing I've taken for granted is the cargo space; especially with the rear seats down. You can put your bike back there as well as load up an amazing amount of stuff. It's almost like having a small crossover. I'm surprised that toyota didn't market the prius V as a small crossover. Must be the Toyota culture. I don't think they like to react to what they believe are short term trends. That's why they have gazillion generations of corollas, camrys. Will GM and Ford ever learn?

Most people don't like the way the Prius looks thats why they buy the Corolla. Rav4 is way more expensive, not in competition with the Corolla. You buy the Corolla because it has a proven bullet proof hybrid sytem and cvt that is time tested by the Prius. That is why I bought the Corolla over the Camry. I like the Prius but I'm not into the Prius ambiance thing. Proven rock solid reliability is what this car is all about. A Toyota actually built in Japan. Lovin my Corolla hybrid.

This vehicle truly is groundbreaking. A hybrid that gets the gas mileage this does, without looking like a hybrid, is awesome. It looks like a normal corolla and costs not much more. There are so many people that will buy this.

We do have a $2000 premium option package as an add on in Canada for the Corolla hybrid . It gives you : Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Wireless Charging Heated Steering Wheel Hybrid Synergy Drive Door Sill Protectors Heated Rear Seats 8-way Power Driver Seat Softex Seats Driver Lumbar Support Ambient Lighting

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’m still pretty torn. I would likely pick the Prius over the Corolla Hybrid, but the Camry Hybrid LE really is a good option. For me I just prefer smaller cars.

I think this appeals to first car buyers and parents who are shopping for an affordable, efficient and safe first car for their child. Toyota reliability is a bonus. Not everyone can get over Prius styling. The Insight and Camry hybrids are more expensive than they need to be and larger isn’t better for new drivers.

This car is attractive, a great price and will literally run for 300,000 miles sasy

I purchased a 2020 Corolla Hybrid in March 2019 and have driven over 8000 miles since then. My over all mpg is low 60's measured by actual gas used and miles driven. The built in MPG monitor is NOT accurate and give a higher MPG reading then what you are really getting. My driving is around 80 miles round trip to work and back over a mix of Interstate city and rural roads. I am very satisfied with the Corolla, I have driven LE Corolla's for the past several years so I am OK with the lack of options. The only two complaints that I have is the lack of a real spare tire and lack of Android Car Play. I switched From Android to iPhone so that I could use the Car Play feature.

Reviews are getting more and more comprehensive Love it. It’s in the details 😉

Subbed b/c damn if this isn't the best breakdown and feature highlight I've seen in a while. Dull car (which I'm seriously considering b/c it's dull = good commuter); great touch points. Well done sir.

Loved the Camry Hybrid since it first came out. Been my dream car ever since.

Dear Toyota, Give us the 2.0l hybrid wagon! The Trek trim aught to sell here.

If I ever buy a car without a plug I'd consider the Corolla. One huge thing for me, as a two time Prius owner, are the gauges right in front of the driver. After 8 years I never got used to or liked the Prius center mounted info panel.

Let us have the Corolla PLUG-IIN hybrid with at least 50 miles pure electric range NOW!!!!!! I say this as having owned both Priuses and Corollas.

Got the RAV4 hybrid, however, never thought about the corolla or Prius. Rather this was a way to get the practicalities of a small SUV I needed yet with slightly better mileage than my old small midsize sedan. One caveat thought got the limited RAV4 so way more than the corolla.

In Costa Rica, we got a premium package with leather interior, electric seats, wireless phone charging, backup sensors (& camera which I think you also get) and I guess other stuff, too but costs $29.900 lol we have to pay up a lot of import fees and stuff

Well, here in Panama this 2020 Corolla hybrid comes with Softex seats, parking sensors both front and rear, leather wrapped steering wheel, spare tire and a wireless charger. The one that we get is made in Japan, I Don’t know if that makes any difference, but this American version seems pretty sparse. Oh and it is sold for $23K USD, and they are charging the same for the 2020 Corolla SE.

Great review. I picked one up for my 2hr daily commute to save on gas vs my 350z or 8.1L truck! Love the engineering/reliability behind the hybrid as a auto tech myself. Loving its so far.

Toyota Hybrid is the one to get.

Loved this review, Alex! So much useful detail!

European 2021 Corolla gets three trim levels: Business, Dynamic and Exclusive. Business is baseline, with 15inches steel wheels, urethane steering wheel and 4.2 digital cluster display, instead of 7 inch showcased in LE trim. Dynamic trim adds 7 inch digital cluster, 16 inches alloy wheels, heated front seats, leather covered steering wheel, dual climate control and reduced speed spare tire. Exclusive trim gets 18 inches alloy wheels, keyless entry/go, rear cross traffic alert and full LED front lights. But there's 6000 euro - about 7000 USD - price difference between cheapest and most expensive trim level. I choose for myself mid level, Dynamic, supposed to arrive at the end of April 2021. And of course, all Corolla sedan's are built in Toyota factory in Turkey .

Considering the gas price in CA is above 4 and higher and higher, if we just drive 10k a year, you will spend 800$ on gas. If you drive a 30 mpg car, you will spend 1300. $500 per year saving is not bad at all.

Alex, Believe it or not we have two levels of Corolla Hybrid in Canada with a #Premium package available. Surely this egregious injustice perpetrated against innocent Americans will be rectified soon!

Wow, I never even thought about the camry hybrid

Thanks , very thorough info !!

Alex, can you do a review on the open pilot comma ai autonomous driving unit ???!! Love your reviews.

great review

If only they made this as a wagon. The fact that Prius is a liftback and not a sedan is one of the main reasons I own it. In my Prius I sleep in the back, carry bicycles in the back, etc. - I couldn't do this in the Corolla or Camry Hybrid.

Just got a 2019 Prius XLE and really the only reason I skipped the Corolla Hybrid was the single trim and no package problem. Was looking for some options like power seats and sunroof that you just can't get here so I moved past it sadly. I love the new Corolla design inside and out.

Good Information even if not interested in hybrid... nice to know the difference in the models. Not sure how the Hybrid Highlander would compare.. not much printed or video on it. Good job, Alex.

We in 2023 y'all and still my dream sedan.

When will the day come when if we buy any Toyota it will either be a hybrid or a BEV?

When comparing cargo areas in the hatchbacks, that is with eliminating the cargo cover, correct?

1 trim level for Corolla Hybrid. It means TOYOTA want people to buy Prius if they want higher trim.I think people won't buy Prius but they will buy Camry or Honda instead.

I'd pick a prius over a corolla hybrid. For comfort and space. Also not much more moeny for a prius. But for performance and comfort I'd prefer a Honda Insight. Problem with the Insight is the gas tank is too small. not enough range. need a 13 gallon tank not 10.6.

Alex when can we expect to see a 2020 Forte GT review?

The SE and XSE trims are better than hybrid trim. The SE trims use new TNGA platform providing way better mileage than previous generation. SE trims are much better looking and more spacious than hybrid trim. You can easily get 750-800 kilometers per tank on SE trims.

The new 2021 Camry hybrid uses a lithium battery now and gets excellent fuel economy just did a long trip at 70mph, a/c was running and logged a real world 5.0/l per 100km 56 mpg Canadian or 46.6 mpg US. We will see how it does in the cold Canadian winters which is something I am concerned about, will it be an ice box or warm vehicle??? Alex please review the 2021 Camry hybrid.

"Toda" LOL

One thing to note is that Toyota made the first hybrid Prius in 1997. I would say they make the better hybrid vehicle for the long run and life span of the vehicle compared to the Insight of the Ioniq. Performance wise though I would say the other two have an advantage.

Excellent!

I so want this to be my car when I get out of college!

Corolla 2L hyubrid 180bhp here in Europe. Did a test drive recently and it's like a completely different vehicle, way more enjoyable to drive. Hope you get it there soon as well. Maybe if the 1.8l sells well enough?

I prefer the corolla over the Camry LE because it has a bigger Head unit, lcd gauge cluster and full LED in the front

Been watching new Camry hybrid used anywhere from 18- 23k 60kmiles on the cheep ones 20 k miles on the more expensive ones . Think off lease cars . Seem like alot of company cars coming off lease. I'm going to find me a clean one and get it . Although it's tough to justify getting rid of my 2010 Prius it still works great.

So much better than a Prius. The Prius' "quirkiness" makes me vomit. I really wish they would offer a hatchback version though, and at least the option of adding a temporary spare tire.

I see some Corollas advertised with a Lithium battery and some with the Nickel battery on the 2021 Hybrids. What's up with that?

This should be a much sportier version of the prius since the prius is for hypermilers. So maybe it would lose a little efficiency but the electric motors could make it much more exciting to drive and make this car sell like crazy. Kind of like the Rav4 prime.

Nice review. Kinda clouded the waters at the end, but hey, viewers should see there are options. Seems like the best "affordable" option for a new compact hybrid is the Hyundai. For folks not afraid of a used car, a 2 year old Camry hybrid gets you a better car. The only advantage to a Prius is the liftback cargo space and more upgraded trims. 2019 Ioniq are on sale and you should be able to get one for less than $21K. A gently used 2016-2017 Camry hybrid can be had for less than a new Corolla hybrid. I'd suggest that a new Corolla hybrid should be the last choice, but a new Camry hybrid or Rav4 hybrid is not what a typical Corolla buyer can or wants to spend. If dag gone Toyota would sell the Corolla hybrid Touring Sports with 2.0 engine, then you could have a better preforming hybrid with a decent back seat and lots of cargo space......but we don't get it in North America. Boo Toyota.

I'd rather have the Prius over the Corolla Hybrid, but I'd rather have the RAV4 XSE over the both of them.

Toyota skimped on sound insulation on the hybrid model to save costs and weight. That's why you can hear so much road noise and outside noise in general. I think the non-hybrid Corolla LE and XLE will be a little more quiet than the hybrid.

It looks good in black.

Why do you list the Ioniq as slower when you tested it at 9.8 seconds - a whole 0.8 seconds faster than the corolla here?

Good job 🤓

Why can you get all the other trims and hatchback in UK.Even in Canada you can option premium package with leather.

I would also test drive a Kia Niro, a Honda Fit, and a Kia Forte. You might want to spend more for a Mazda 3 or Prius all wheel drive. Some will prefer the Prius with a higher trim level. Hybrids are a gamble after about 120,000 miles- if the big battery fails all your fuel savings might go down the drain to buy a new battery, and a used battery will have no up to maybe a 1 year warranty. Very long term, if the generator fails your trade in value goes to close to zero as a parts only junker.

Recently I read of a "launch gear" on the Toyota CVT transmission. Is it available yet? I have an old T Camry Hybrid and reckon I would enjoy squeeking the tyres at the lights rather than the mushy launch of the standard CVT.

IMO, Prius Prime base model is a better option. I wish you had covered it in your comparison. With current $1500 cash back offer and $4500 in federal tax rebate, it's a no brainer. Let me know what you think.

I am really interested in the Corolla I like the exterior and new interior. It's the size I want for my 1 car garage and I'm single. However there's the Prius which is more practical, but odd looking inside and out. Either are cars I could realistically buy new. Thanks for the review probably in the next year or so I'll be car shopping.

I don’t understand why Toyota has the DRL use the headlight housing when they have those j like led accents 🤷🏻‍♂️

Is this better than a Prius for city miles?

Yes, it's a pity you can't get a sporty Corolla Hybrid since it's only the LE trim. Since Toyota treats the Corolla as entry-level, it is missing features that it's competition has

I can't stand the instrument panel layout on the Prius. The exterior is not my cup of tea either, but if I'm driving I don't have to look at it but I absolutely loathe not having the gauges where they belong., my strong left eye bias makes it even worse, I have to keep moving my head to check the gauge cluster. The Ioniq seems cool, the Niro even moreso, but I'm worried about the reliability of a DCT, I've heard reports of overheating issue with Kia/Hyundai DCTs in other vehicles and of course there's the Ford DCT debacle and similar problems in VW group vehicle. A new Camry Hybrid is simply out of my price range. So, It would seem to come down to the Insight which I've driven several times and really like but tend to be scarce in my area, and the Corolla Hybrid which is easier to find and thanks to price incentives is quite a bit cheaper in the Detroit are than the Insight so I could probably pick up a set of winter wheels.

What about the hatchback model?

Hey Alex, i have some unanswered question, been hoping you could answer it That means no actual cvt gearbox on every Corolla E210(newest gen) everywhere on the planet, yeah? because in my country, all automotive reviewer are nimbtwats, they told all of audience that newest corolla hybrid is pairing with 7 speed cvt 1. Were they right? 2. Is all this just apply here in america and canada or something? 3. Or this is new tech of 2020, anything below that year aint? 4. Since there is only power spliter differential/gearbox, this tech is similar with honda's yes?

I wish Toyota would bring the Corolla Hatchback Hybrid to the USA. They've been selling it in Europe and Australia for years.

Multi link rear suspension of TOYOTA Corolla is good. It will be better if it get 225/45 R17 tyres as a top grade.

Does it come with a spare tire? I've seen yes and no in different KZfaq reviews.

Waiting for the the corolla plug in......

my windshield glass got cracked, and can not order an original replacement in Canada....

Corolla LE / Hybrid is a big yawn. But it's surprising how much better that Honda Insight looks than both the Corolla and Honda's own Civic (which is not pretty, IMO). Let's hope Honda fixes the styling on the next generation Civic. At Honda, they either get styling really right. Or they don't.

good debate between the corolla and camry hybrids..might i add that consumables, maintenance and repair costs would swing in the favor of the corolla too. definitely a tough choice!

Prius prime was my choice... most reliable car you can buy... but the Camry is an awesome choice but lower MPG.

NEEDs a 220V plugin with 50 mls range

The said of the instruments "we find the same gauges as in the rest of the Corolla lineup." What?

I want the hybrid but with the leather, sun roof heated seats it sucks that this is so base.

Are those Run-Flat tires?

I like the plug in hybrid

Alex, i love your articulate pronunciation 🤤 So satistyung

No fog lights?

will hybrid hatchback be introduced next year?

Love toyota hybrids so much - LC500H is THE one to get.

Surprised you didn't mention the corolla "replaced" the prius-C. I get a lot of the same vibes - it's a bare minimum city focused hybrid.

Disappointing that Toyota discontinued the Prius C. Imagine a prius C with the current hybrid system!

I'm still debating with myself if I should get the Prius or the Corolla Hybrid... I wished Toyota brought the Corolla Wagon Hybrid to America..

European spec Touring sport is more expensive but so much better looking inside and out

1:29 Whoa, Alex said "windshield" instead of "windscreen!"

At the end of the day, hybrid buyers are cash sensitive. i live in Thailand. I've recently purchased the corolla cross hybrid. its MRSP is 36500 Usd . i am really hoping to cash-in some reserve on fuel. A 5000 usd jump to get a camry thats a big leap

Could you please also make a comparison video with Honda Insight ?

Do you know how many mile per Mph is the Maximum from Electric before the Gas kick in ? Thank You!

Wait, is a cabin air filter not standard equipment on some cars?! I thought that was a given

Does someone know what range you can get from a full tank of fuel approximately?

From Japan : I think corolla is good car and very popular all over the world. In the U.S. is which generation support corolla ?

A certain Car & Driver magazine got a staggering #56mpg in their 200 mile Highway test at a velocity of 75 mph. Surely the Hybrid is the obvious choice for Corolla sedan shoppers who are too lazy to shift their own gears. Too bad head and leg room are in severely short supply in this TNGA generation of Corolla. Taller drivers and passengers simply won't fit inside.

The way the pricing seems to be on these, I wonder why you'd not just spend maybe $1000-1500 more and just get the Camry Hybrid LE.

21 Corolla hybrid owner ! 90%freeway =49mpg

Seems to me that between “Alex on Autos” and the fun team over at “SavageGeese” the KZfaq public is THOROUGHLY covered when looking for a detailed, honest, and entertaining car or truck review. Am I correct? Go Alex!