I always appreciate a fair review, of a modest car. We can't all afford Hellcats.

Thanks for researching the origin of the Apex name. It's great to know we can trace it back to an earlier vehicle. The under body is so impressive, in terms of build quality. The photo shots of the Apex's underbody are sensational. The image of the high quality rear muffler is so impressive. Thanks for going over the exhaust pipe and brake dimensions while reviewing the suspension. On my first try I found it harder to change rear McPherson struts versus the front. Glad to know the rear shocks are separated from the springs. Thanks for mentioning it's both direct and port injected. Toyota clearly has an intent to protect its reputation for building durable quality engines.

Driving slow cars fast is what I do every day! The roads back home are tight, twisty and super fun, even with my little 100 hp Renault. When a car can be fun at 70 or even just 60 km/h you know you got the right one ;)

Always love when an F-bomb sneaks past the squeak.

Nice TLC reference! I really like this car. Well-dressed and not boring exterior, and I like the horizontal stripes on the seats a lot. It would be interesting to know what you would do to add a little performance improvement. Thank you to the hardest working KZfaqr… two videos in two days! 👍👍👍

Thank you for having sponsors to assure your continuing ridiculously long work hours filled with the finest entertainment and education.

I’m having a bad day. Thank you for making me smile.😊

I got this along with my 2023 hellcat . The Corolla is slow but it is still somehow fun to drive 😂. It’s like having an overpowered character and just having fun with a low level character on an alternate gaming account .

You mesmerized me with this video. First time seeing your channel and I’ve also been “mesmerized” by Corollas for sooooo so long! Thank you.

I totally get how a relatively slow car can still be lots of fun to drive, especially when it has character and decent handling. As for the engine seeming a little muted compared to the manual one you drove before, I think it's just the more direct connection between the engine and the wheels. I experienced the opposite when buying my Subaru Crosstrek. Between the pandemic and supply issues, I could only test drive a CVT version. Once I got my 6-speed one, I noticed the engine is a bit louder, but not in a bad way. Especially with that boxer thrum, it actually sounds a little sporty; and it even drives a little that way despite only 152 hp. As for the weight, it's probably a combination of all those steel parts in the suspension instead of aluminum along with all the safety & tech. Plus some chassis bracing and maybe a strong unibody structure. Still, 30+ mpg no matter how you hammer on it isn't bad, considering it's not a hybrid or a small displacement turbo. And it'll probably last until there are no more gasoline powered cars.

I was always an American Muscle enthusiast, still holding on to an sn95 mustang, but last year bought my first Toyota, and I will never look back! I'm hooked on your channel and love the fact that you review Honda and Toyota! Keep them coming, you have the best channel for gearheads Sarah, so thoroughly thought out, you're awesome!

I can appreciate that toyota is trying to stay away from turbos and develop thermally efficient engines instead as a sustainable approach to better fuel economy and power. I do feel this was a missed opportunity to pair the 2.5L engine from the Camry/Rav4 to a 6 speed manual for some added power. As it sits, when the GR Corolla is launched, there is no in between vehicle. So Impreza, WRX, STi, (formerly) Golf, GTI, Golf R, Civic, Si, Type R; it’ll just be Corolla, GR Corolla. Otherwise, Toyota did something right with the Apex, negative reviews be damned. Can’t ever find any for sale and the 120 or so manual versions came and went.

I subscribed so quickly to your channel, I love your energy and how funny you're when explaining the real stuff. I'm glad youtube recommended your videos. Oh and it's the first time that I see someone take a look at the bottom of the car, no other channels (that I know of at least) do this.

Another great review, as always! Thank you for all your hard work, and clearly having fun doing it! Still an inspiration to women mechanics everywhere 😁

Thank you for a great, interesting and fun to watch review! Of all the 'Tubers reviewing various things, your reviews are head and shoulders above the others. I believe your comments and never feel that I'm being talked down to.

"I like driving slow cars". I get it. it's fun to drive a car with just enough power that you can use all of it. It's even more fun with a stick shift. Very powerful cars are so quick that you can't use all of it except on a track.

I bought a new 2000 toyota echo. weight 2085 lbs with 109hp it has and still is fun to drive. coming up on 200k miles. runs like new.

I feel your reviews should be on motor trend… they are a lot better than whats already on there

Hey Sarah, great review can’t wait for the GR either glad to see the refinement on the CVT Gotta love Toyota although the 6 speed is the way to go. Noticed an F bomb sliped through is give it the beans A little bit more footloose and fancy free or did you run out of squeaks🙂🐧🐧🐧👍

Guten Tag Sarah: It's nice to see you have so much fun braking & accelerating. :)

Awesome review, Sarah. I totally get what mean about a car that makes you smile. Smiles per gallon are way more important than miles per gallon. The TLC reference was wonderful too. 😍

Another entertaining, fun and informative review, thank you. Love your energy. It's great that you are genuine and honest about the car. Also, love your appreciation of the simple old-school nature of the car.

I love the little rev limiter action lol love your channel you have a awesome personality and sense of humor. stay beautiful

I own a 2017 LE Corolla with a 6-speed manual, and it is fun to drive.

Sarah, I think your workaholicism saves me from online boredom as you are one of the most active cartubers I like, thanks for that.

This channel is worth it’s weight in gold just for the undercarriage content alone. So many times I’m looking at new cars and wanted to see the components underneath.

I've had three corollas, and I love this one for sure.

You putting the car in the air and going over the components is absolutely perfect! Your reviews are incredible! Keep up the great work 👍

Agree the XSE Apex gets into Civic Si territory. But, the SE Apex has cloth seats and gets in under $26k. I think there's a place for a "four door Miata" that gets 35mpg and doesn't break down.

The weight comes from the tech and safety, everyone wants their gizmos and doo-dads and all that stuff adds up fast. Looks like a nice little car, with another 60-100hp it could be great.

You made me laugh Sarah ..... Well done🙃

Sarah: Great technical review Me: Are you going to talk about those seats?

Missed a beep on the beans segment

I have this same exact car and I absolutely love it

I thought about one of these but i chose a 2019 Veloster N instead and there has been no regrets.

Love your videos Sarah!

Haven't seen it in it's entirety, but wanted to be first to comment. 🤷‍♂️. I love your videos Sarah!

I giggle whenever Sarah says caulk.

I have a ‘21 hatchback CVT and I’m always tossing it into corners, I go on spirited drives with my friends and I’ve got no problems keeping up. I enjoy it every day, and 43 mpg.

The first time I've heard Sarah curse without bleeping it out and nothing has made me happier for some reason haha. Maybe no bleeps in the Give it The Beans channel?

The exhaust looks like a small trumpet. Great review!

All the info anybody would need. Perfect review.

Great review Sarah. I did spot the pemguin!!!

My son. "Dad". Me. "Yes son". My son "I love Sarah n beans". Me " Me too little buddy, Me too". 🤣

Thanks for the Food Science call-out in this video! Us Food Scientists greatly appreciate that!

aww my first car was a Corolla. I called it my Rolla. It was a zippy little thing for a first car anyway. Now I have a Motorcycle =P

We bought the 2020 XSE Hatch with a manual transmission in Nov 2019, when dealers had inventory, and got out all done at $25K total. It's a fun, "zippy" little car that we hope will last forever. It averages about 30.5 mpg overall, so the CVT helps with mileage, but not perhaps with performance so much. Were I still a teen, or in my 20's, I'd prefer the performance over the reliability and durability (ironically, when I could've least afforded to fix it). Now that I'm older, I prefer the fact that these things are built to last forever.

Your comments about the CVT are exactly what I was wanting to hear...the ability to balance the pedal to avoid the fake shifts...that sounds like something i can get behind

Excellent job! I like the details, like how the cvt has a real gear for starting out.

It’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow.

You know you can take a day off, right? I think this is video 47 for the week or something. I'm not mad though.

Motive Video in Australia have boosted their GR Yaris to 500 hp. Imagine that in this Corolla 😊

Now thats a quality video. Would just be so much more enjoyable for me to watch if i knew more about cars lol

Up, up! Thanks for putting a thumbnail up for this. Subbed, but no notification for this vid!

Thank for the earwig. Now I’m going to be singing TLC all day. I didn’t want any scrubs all day. Gahhhhhh

I love the format of your video. First time with you and already a big fan!

loving these reviews. 👍psst, you missed an f-bomb

Thanks for another great and very informative review. Plus I love Tucson and the AZ desert so I always look forward to the scenery on your drives!

Sarah, you literally talked to the car. That alone makes it worth four penguins on the likability scale.

15:06 Magic. I'm committed for the long haul.

Corolla SE hatchback, for the win. Lighter, stealthier, cheaper, more practical-er, same drivetrain and fun factor.

The best review I've seen of this car. I have the Nightshade trim. Subscribed

I really like the looks of that car!

Love the color. Toyota lists it as cement. Other car companies call this color different names. No matter what they call it, it’s a beautiful color.

I really appreciate these reviews

Hola Sarah!!

I think what you are paying extra for is the extra set of injectors and the physical 1st gear. Most other cars in this category, don't have those things. This car will last a long time, and not cost much to run or maintain. No replacing the CVT at 150K or periodically having to clean the intake ports. That is why this car is worth $28K.

Always love your reviews. Thorough and entertaining, and you talk about the things that really matter. I appreciate that. But what I really want to comment on is that wireless mic when you're in the car. The audio engineer in me can't not say something. I don't think that mic is as omni directional as RODE claims. You sound totally off axis. That's probably mostly caused by the noisy environment, but being over your shoulder and pointed away from you isn't helping. Proximity is the best way to combat the noise. Try it on the seatbelt over your left boob, pointed up. With that furry windscreen I doubt that any noise your hair might make will be audible over the background noise. If it is, move it down a little. And don't worry about how it looks. We all know what it is and why it's there. Or get the lav mic that connects to that transmitter. Keep up the awesome work. Love both your channels.

I have the 2021 SE Apex n i love it same color n everthing just that i have the SE Apex love this car

Hi Sarah

Sold!

Forte GT 1.6T with a RaceChip😍

I was going to cook dinner, but this is better. Nearly everything you touched was steel, so that's the weight. And yes, it's fun driving a 'slow' car fast, because you're on its limit all the time. Ask Captain Slow.

10:30 Character, totally get that, I used to have a car with much character, that did inspire engagement in hoonery often, and with inexpensive winter tires that were the most forgiving tires ever experienced, it did inspire feelings of royalty driving it once they were installed, allowing full access to all the available dynamics at a much more superfluous taxation-safe speed.

I feel like my car is validated now. It is slow, but it’s fun to drive. Better to drive a slow car fast, than to drive a fast car slow.

You've gotta try to equalize the volume of your audio and effects. The sound effects are a lot louder than your voice in the car, so it's kind of startling to hear the loud noises in contrast. Great video! Love it.

I thought you could only squeak! Glad we finally got the fuck on with it.

Since this Corolla was a top of the line Apex, I would have liked to see Brembo's as an option. Maybe a 6 speed manual and a spoiler

"It's a momentum car."

I used to rent these for long distance trips, the very base model though, not the XSE, and loved them, so much that I was considering buying one last year and, if I'm not mistaken, the Apex package was just a cosmetic package so you could get basically the same XSE -Apex package for $25k/$26k neighborhood.

Penguin in the wheel was awesome

U had me at "your passengers side"

Love your vids

Sarah I'd would love for you to give my 2015 Honda Civic si sedan the beans test, you would definitely be impressed with my nice set up.

it’s an xse apex trim; the hood insulation muffles the sounds. the undercarriage panels also adds weight. the apex SE would be slightly lighter sans all of that.

Great Job Sarah!

Happy Friday Eve Sarah!!! Yay!! 2 days of Sarah car reviews in a row!! I'm all about driving slow cars fast(Crown Vic), it's the little things, well in the Crown Vic's case, little big things.😁 Soo much fun! Stay excellent!!😎

"A ton of character" is not something I'd expect anyone to say about ANY Toyota Corolla (until the GR comes out).

My dream car

I rented this car from Enterprise Rent A Car and i thought it was a great ride. Id buy one

Love the shop, miss the Abandoned Warehouse.

Gr corolla needs to be a hatchback

Cute little buggy.

Thank you for being you!

I purchased the SE Nightshade version for $24,000 with same 2.0 engine. Fun to drive & still manage 38hwy

Lol my job commercial came on while watching this video 🤣

Caulk just spewed everywhere!?!??

Driving fast, slowly. The sweet spot in the range is the 2.0 engine with the 6-speed manual without the moonroof.

Old school? Electric driven water pump, direct/port fuel, VVTE, variable flow oil pump. So many things to brake down. And it has a CVT.

It's not ,"up, up", it's Rise, Rise!