Should you buy a Toyota Corolla? Review and Common Problems

My dealer can find a dozen reasons not to fix something under warranty but they can find a dozen things to fix as soon as the warranty goes out

I just bought a 2023 Toyota Corolla LE hybrid several weeks ago (June of 2023). On the first tank of gas I babied it for break in and got over 60 mpg. 😅. My last five years I had been driving the Toyota Avalon. For my first 600 miles I have been very impressed with this car. The seating is very comfortable and it handles much better than I expected. I bought the Corolla for its efficiency and reliability and I’m a happy owner.

I just helped my oldest boy buy his first car, he just got a new job about 40 miles from home and will be commuting. He decided he liked the styling of the 2021 Corolla SE with the 2.0 for the extra bump in power and fuel economy. I have to admit to being a little jealous every time he comes over.......they've come a long way with the Corolla, just a sharp little car.

THE only person I would listen to for Toyota advice.

My wife and I bought 2 new Corolla's. Shes got the 2022 LE and me the SE. Her's has 40k miles now and mines at 18k. No issues at all and even thought shes got the 1.8L and i'm the 2.0L we both get exactly 40mpg at all times. We don't regret the non hybrid versions at all.

I've been the proud owner of a 21 corolla hatchback SE for two months now and this is my first car ever and I love the heck out of it. I call it Mr. Hazelnut since it's cute and small. It handles REALLY well for what it is. It's been a nice car to drive and I think I'm gonna keep mine for a really long time.

Both my daughters have had great experiences with their Corollas. Good basic, reliable cars. I’m a Camry and Avalon driver. Been fairly happy, but they are not too exciting to drive. The Corolla has really updated the safety features and increased cabin space.

As an owner of a 2020 hatch, thank you for this informative and fully explained video

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For people out there who are curious about the e-CVT, AMD actually talks about one in his previous videos (How Toyota Hybrid System Work Part 3 Hybrid Transmission). I used to have trouble envisioning it until after that video and others like it, and it's just pure genius how Toyota came up with it, especially the part where MG2 powers the vehicle in cases where the gas engine would be too inefficient (ie. getting the car moving off the line), and where MG1 and MG2 are harvesting as much mechanical action as possible and turning that into electricity to recharge the battery.

6:00 Most important thing said in this video! The vast majority of car buyers AND automotive publications still DO NOT understand this fact 20 years after the Toyota hybrid drive went on sale!

I think I know why they made the steering feel so light. It helps the feedback from the lane assist system come through without being too intrusive. If the wheel was heavier they'd have had to make the steer assist nudging heavier and more prominent.

I use the Corolla hybrid for driver education. Outstanding fuel economy along with the legendary Toyota reliability makes this vehicle a must have in my industry. Students love it.

Thanx for this great video. It helped me decide between 2022 Civic and 2022 Corolla SE. I purchased the Corolla SE. The selling point for me was the engine, M20A-FKS. Can not go wrong with it, good power when needed, no carbon buildup, great on gas. I followed your advise and did my 1st oil change after the 1000 miles break in period. This is a good point A to B vehicle. Drives good, very comfortable, priced right. Maybe if we stop trying to compare it with other, twice the price, performance sport cars we appreciate what Corolla has to offer.

Its been a while since I've seen an actual informative video on youtube that didn't have a bunch of BS at the beginning of the video. Subscribed.

I've been waiting for this video around a year. Thank you AMD.

The fact that u can afford to buy a reliable, nice looking, toyota car pack with of all kind of safety technology should be exciting, I remember driving an old vw beetle with no AC , no Abs, no airbags, 50 Hp, no hydraulic steering wheel, no radio, no led lights, manual transmission ….. despite all that we appreciated the service the car provided to us, now that I have a corolla I love it, people is getting way too picky these days

Enjoyable and very informative video, been thinking of changing from my Citroen to a Toyota Corolla and currently doing research which usually takes me 6 months or longer. You make things a lot easier with your straight forward review/information. Cars in Scotland are expensive(31.5k dollars for a Corolla Icon 1.8 VVT -i Hybrid) so you don't want to make a mistake. Glad I found your channel, keep up the good work.

Thank you for another great video! I have a 2020 SE sedan, and my wife has 2021 XSE hatchback and we both love our cars. I just removed all the drain plugs in all the doors so that rain water can easily run out.

Car and Driver magazine, Oct 2021 issue, pg 51, they did a sound test on all the compact cars. Corolla scored the highest decibel (the loudest) on idle and 70 mph cruising.