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- čas přidán 14. 09. 2019
- This is the rental car number 135 and today I'm driving the 2020 Toyota Corolla LE. This is my first ever 2020 vehicle so I'm super excited to share it with you.
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THE BASICS:
Year: 2020
Make: Toyota
Model: Corolla
Trim: LE (7 models this year, with the LE being the second to lowest trim level)
Color: Black Sand Pearl and All Black Fabric interior
Type: compact car
Starting MSRP: at $20,050
HISTORY/BACKGROUND
+ Introduced in 1966.
+ One fo the best selling cars of all time.
+ This is the twelfth generation of the Corolla.
+ Corola is Latin for small crown.
UNDER THE HOOD:
Engine: 1.8 Liter 4-cylinder engine
Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission "with intelligence and shift mode"
Horsepower: 139 @ 6,100 rpms
MPG City: 30
MPG Highway: 38
Combined MPG: 34
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gallons
Cost for a full tank: $2.95 gallon x 13.2 gallons = $38.94
HANDLING:
Fantastic. I do drive a Toyota as my daily driver, so this car felt familiar to me. But still, it feels solid around corners at high speeds and it's super responsive at lower speeds. Parking this thing was a pleasure (especially compared to some of the larger SUVs I've been driving lately.
ACCELERATION:
Not great. For a stop, it takes the Corolla a long time to build up speed. And you never get the sensation of the car pulling you forward. It's just a slow and steady increase in speed.
But I didn't have any issues passing cars on the interstate at higher speeds and over all the car performed fine. It's not "fun" to drive.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Great car for the price. Super reliable. Decent technology. But horrible acceleration.
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The 2020s are here! I gotta say, I was super relieved to get this one. The rental car places by me don't have a ton of cars to choose from and I've pretty much rented them all at this point. So I'm happy that there's finally some new vehicles to check out. Let me know if there's a specific car you'd like me to review. I can't promise I'll get it right way. But I will try! Anyway, you're having a great day. Cheers!
100 Rental Cars I’ve currently got a 2019 Toyota tacoma with 17,582 miles as a rental from enterprise at the Fort Lauderdale airport when i got to Fort Lauderdale they had no small cars available so they either offered me a full-size pick up or the tacoma i took the tacoma I’ve got a review of the tacoma coming up. Let me know if ur interested in the review of my tacoma
You should try Turo they have a wider variety
100 Rental Cars 2020 Sonata, Camry,Accord, and Hyundai Venue.
How about a Toyota Yaris? I would like your opinion on the power on it. Specifically, is it powerful enough to get on the highway and merge with traffic.
Kit Kat more then likely. Mazda afterall makes great cars.
My '98 Corolla died at 425k miles, you may say I got my money's worth. I love Corollas but that CVT though, Ugh!!
Four hundred and twenty five thousand miles?!? Wow. That's crazy. I hope I get half that, no a third of that, on my Prius C. Well done!!!
@@100RentalCars Three tips, change the oil per owner's manual, let it idle for a few seconds when you first start in the mornings, add more time if it's cold and I never floored it.
Thanks for the advice. I'm happy to say I do all three with my Prius. I'm hoping it'll last a long time. Now my wife and her Kia Sedona....that's a totally different story. If we make it to 125,000 I'll be thrilled. She is HARD on her vehicles...
@@100RentalCars With the Prius, you have no control when the engine starts, that's why Toyota began using the 0W15 synthetic oil, to try to make up for that fact. Imagine in extremely cold temps, that engine kicks in and has to power up the car with no warm up
@@100RentalCars Prius c? You'll get *more*
I just bought the same type of corolla and I like it a lot. Great car for me and with the LA traffic.
Hey Jeff that was great! I watched it to the end you had me captivated! And I am sold on the 2020 Toyota Corolla Thankyou!
Hey Jeff, I've just received this vehicle as a gift and I absolutely love it! I learned some new things about my car by watching this video! Thank you. Cheers!
Hopefully getting my 2020 corolla soon!! Not my forever car but hoping it last me till I’m ready to buy my dream car (: love the look and reliability of corollas.
You finally upgraded your phone! From asus to pixel! That’s great man.
Ha! Thanks for noticing. Yeah, I dropped by beloved Asus a few weeks ago and was forced to buy a new phone. And I'm soooo glad I did. Having a "real" cell phone is amazing!
Thank you so much for this review it was super informative
The wife and I rented the 2020 Corolla and we absolutely loved it. Went through ten states and logged 4500 miles. I've owned numerous Toyotas and getting ready to purchase the Corolla SE.
Did you rent the SE or LE? Would you recommend the SE or LE?
@@braetonwilson4296 we rented the LE but I purchased a 2021 SE about three weeks ago. Love it! The LE does have a slightly softer ride due to the thicker sidewalls on the tires but the SE looks a lot nicer with the 18" wheels and other upgrades.
@@3RosieLions Congrats on your 2021 Corolla SE sedan! So you don't regret your purchase? Does the SE as easy to drive and smooth as the LE?
@@braetonwilson4296 Thank you. The only regret I might have is not getting the upgraded JBL sound system. My main requirements were Super White and a moon/sun roof. My car had the black emblem overlays which look awesome on the white paint I've received lots of compliments.
@@3RosieLions My worry with the SE is that the rims may get stolen but that's what wheel locks are for! Plus insurance should pay for it if they're stolen.
Really helpful and comprehensive review... basically helped me to make my mind up that this is the best option available fr my needs. Acceleration issue is a disappointment, though. But you can't have everything - for that you'll need penicillin!
Lol yuv never driven a kia. The accln is what kills you
@@TheMrgoodmanners it’s an economy car. What do you expect?
Maybe step up to the SE model with more power, and better mpg.
Great review as always!
YOU GOT A NEW PHONE!!!
YAAAAAY!!!
Hahaha! Thanks for noticing. I dropped my Azus and the touchscreen stopped working so I was "forced" to buy a real phone. And I'm so glad I did! Having an up-to-date phone is amazing!!!
Anyone else see a semblance to the recently retired Chevy Cruze Sedan? Specifically, the exterior side view. Glad you're doing new car reviews again!
Yes! To be honest, most of the compact cars on the market feel very similar to me. I think that's one of the reasons I like the Kia Soul so much, because it's actually different.
And thanks! Hopefully I'll get more interesting rentals to share. Lately it seems like every time I rent I get the same Checy Impala or Ford Edge. Don't get me wrong, I love both vehicles, but I can't really review the same cars over, and over, and over again.
@@100RentalCars yes my last car was a Kia Soul slow acceleration but I kept it for 5 years was very reliable nonetheless. Just recently got a 2020 Toyota Corolla going for something more reliable but when I compare my Kia soul to other Interiors it doesn’t compete
The Cruze actually feels like a real car unlike this car, which feels suspiciously like a cheap aging shitbox
Man your videos just keep getting better and better. You may end up being the go to car review guy! Lol. Did u replace your Prius yet?
Amazing review! Thanks!
I don't know why people says that if you want to have fun driving get a different car either they haven't tried it or they don't know how to drive .I have one and this car is fun to drive I race cars all the time and I always win.Drive it without any fear and you will see how powerful this car is.
I did not know that shifting out of Park automatically disengages the electric parking brake and shifting into Park automatically engages it. That is a neat feature.
That’s pretty much for every vehicle with the feature.
@@TheSjuris no shit
Terrible feature. First thing I did with my new 21 is disable that feature. Unnecessary wear and tear for no reason. I will decide when I need the parking brake, which in my area is almost never.
@@adamk2202 no you dont
@@pryme2013 You should be using your parking break every time to avoid unnecessary strain on the transmission, and you are concerned about “wear and tear” 😂
Let me ask you a question. I can't find corner sensors on front and rear bumpers of new Corolla. Are these equipment not available in North American model？
LE stands for Luxury Edition, but those basic wheels with covers kills it
The headrests in the rear not being removable are about safety. It helps stop the rear passengers snapping their necks in event of a head on accident in particular.
More likely due to cost cutting
Let me guess the stereo system does not slid inside dash board. Thanks 😊
There is an armrest and cupholders on the backseat of the Corolla...that is very nice.
Got one today, nice zipper looks exactly like the one you reviewed.
Good car to own.. decent to rent👍🔥
Well said!
That was exactly my concern was the acceleration. Otherwise all good. I just bought one for my daughter. She likes it.
Good review. Please do a new Rav 4 hybrid and Corolla hybrid review. Thanks.
I rented one from Hertz a couple weeks ago. I really liked it.
Great review! How did you find the CVT? Toyota’s seem to be pretty reliable, unlike the Nissan unit.
Thanks Brad! I thought the CVT performed well. I actually enjoyed the ride, with the exception of the poor acceleration. THAT got annoying pretty fast.
Thanks for reply. The optional engine on the new Corolla is a 2.0 litre and the cvt has a dedicated 1st gear for launch from a stop. Be great if you got hold of one of them and reviewed. Really like your channel.
I test drove this car and was surprised that it was both slower and noisier than my ancient 2002 Corolla! The difference isn't huge but, when I replace my old faithful Corolla after the long time I've owned it (i.e. since new), I want to feel a marked progress in all aspects in the car I'm replacing it with!
Lol
Cheapskate Toyota decided to carry over that 1.8 liter boat anchor which might be the reason why
LMAO what?
Bullshit liar
good video, that's are the thinks people really need to know and should be watch... 👍
Thanks Carlos!
Very informative!
Thanks Nick!
Great review of the new Corolla. To me, the biggest selling point is the safety package with the emergency autonomous braking, and the incredible reliability of the Corolla. Just came out of a week with a Nissan Altima, great seats and satellite radio, but the CVT drone noise is cringeworthy.
Thanks for the kind words Daniel! And I agree, safety and reliability are two BIG positives. Somewhat related, safety is something I've always struggled to talk about in my reviews. I used to talk about crash tests and other safety ratings, but it was never well received by viewers. Any thoughts on what you'd like me to include in future videos?
Howdy, awesome review as always! I love the Corolla, especially the Hatchback in Electric Blue! Since you travel a lot, I was curious if you’ve ever thought of doing hotel room tours?😸😸😸😸
Howdy! Hatchback. Electric Blue color. Yes please! As for hotel tours, I've only just started doing overnight trips for work. But I could give it a shot. Then again, the places I'm staying at are not....ummmm, nice. So I'm not sure anyone would want to see dirty carpets, outdated furniture, and views of parking lots/highways. 😀
100 Rental Cars Hotel tours are always interesting
I think that would be interesting to see since a lot of tours of are like Marriots, it would be interesting to see some budget properties.😸😸
I find it incredible that the domestics have given up on this class of vehicle and just gonna do SUV's This is a big gamble on their part. I believe they're gonna lose at the end. There is still a big demand for sedans of all sizes.
Not to mention how much more stylish a sedan is over an ugly crossover
They are not even close to competitive in this market so they bowed out.
They had no choice but to cut their losses bc they were losing money investing their time money and resources in the sedan segement. They just weren't selling to their overseas counterparts
@@daebak7370 they weren't selling their sedans in the United states either. Partly because they are inferior but also because everyone is on the suv kick for some odd reason. Probably makes them feel sporty and outdoorsy when they're not.
That's exactly what I'm hoping for because now the gas prices have gone up. eventually their buyers remorse sets in as they're going to wish they had something to offer people besides SUVs
Hi, I'm a little bit confused now. I got 2020 SE and I'm 5.84 feet. When I push back the driver seat to its limit, my knees touch the seat from the back seats.
Do seats on the SE trim go more back than the LE?
I know that the new corolla generation legroom is 17 cm less the the previous generation,that's what make me more confused about your video!
amazing video
I think the screen being off-center in the gauge cluster would drive me nuts...
For me this is the best looking Corolla
Hate the iPad glued on look. Went with 2019 SE black. Does Le wheel light up at night?
Yes the buttons in the wheel light up in blue.
Great review! What 're your favourites podcasts?
Hi Panos! Favorite podcasts? Let's see I like MoneyLab, Intelligence Squared US Debates, MarketPlace, WorklLife with Adam Grant, and Making Sense with Sam Harris. How about you? Got any good recommendations? I'm always looking for something new to listen to.
@@100RentalCars Greetings from Athens Greece. My favourites are, Stuff they don't want you to know, Ridiculous History, Do Go On , Espionage and above and beyond "Those conspiracy guys" from Ireland.
Thanks for the list!!! I'll check them out. Do Go On for some reason is catching my eye, so I think I'll start there.
Getting my new Corolla this friday 21feb2020 at Freeman Toyota, Dallas,TX. Gonna be my first car, watching this video to get an idea of the car, it's decent and informative. please suggest on what to ask and look after before leaving the showroom.
lol dude, you look like you would get a Corolla
@@DoctorSkillz I'm a proud Whyte man and I own a 2020 Corolla. Smart people own Corollas because they're reliable and fuel efficient. Corolla is a man's car, not for immature boys.
@@braetonwilson4296 I agree, no doubt about it. And the 2020 is a solid car with great safety tech. Not hating, but just poking fun at "Praveen Kumar."
@@DoctorSkillz Why are you poking fun at "Praveen Kumar"? It's an Indian name, so what? He never attacked your race/ethnicity, so why are you attacking his? Not cool man, not even in jest.
6:13 is that a camera behind the rear view mirror or is it just a sensor ????
How are you able to see the speed?
I bought a 2011 Camry and 2011 Corolla brand new - never again. The locking system in the Camry is faulty and the Corolla- we replaced 3 of the door locks just for them to go bad again after a year. I bought a Buick this time.
If you thought having a door lock was bad. Just wait till the buick has major electrical faults, oil burning, and the famous trans failure around 120k miles. I had a 2015 enclave, NEVER AGAIN. My highlander is so much more refined.
Nice review. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Derrick!
This comes with sun roof ?
Great review, very useful thank you. But you didn't say anything about the sound system and its quality and speakers.
6 speaker stereo system which is decent.
I think these corollas would be a whole lot better if they had a 6 speed auto instead of the cvt auto.
CVTs have better gas mileage, and Toyota CVTs are quite reliable.
CVTs from Japan aren't going nowhere.Even Honda and Toyota are doing them.
This CVT is extremely reliable, it’s been used since 2016
The CVT is superior the the old autos with gears it sets the engine to the most efficient RPM
I assume this is a Hybrid I have Irish 1.8 2020 Hybrid and there's are quite a few differences, I get 60 MPG in summer ' it has regenerative braking which you did not mention + active cruise Control which will apply the brakes if there is a car in front
Vehicle shows to have DRL but cant figure out how to get them on.
The acceleration is NOT "bad". It is more that adequate and on par with others in this class.
Yea its no speed demon but after 40mph it goes pretty good for me the speed limit is 75mph out here and I have no problem keeping up or passing
for an LE you get quite a bit compared to a Corolla from back in the day. a modern LE Corolla would be like buying the top of the line Corolla from 2001 or something lol. it's nice though.
The engine would still be the same and the transmission in the 2001 would be an improvement
Am planning on buying this very soon. However, am curious to know if the seats only comes in cloth materials or I can get them in leather seats as well.
Sylvia with this trim level, the seats are cloth. You have to go to another trim level to get the leather seats. 🙂
XLE trim is the only trim that gives full leather seats. XSE trim gives a mix of leather and cloth. Go for the XLE, you won't regret it my dear.
Great video
Thanks!
Great name, by the way.
I wana see you do the new kia forte. They look amazing. And ya i liked the Jetta more than the Corolla. I'm cross shopping them. The only thing is that the Corolla will last longer 😫
I can't seem to find a Kia Forte to rent around me, but I'm working on it. Hopefully I'll have something soon. And you're looking at the Jetta AND the Corolla? Nice, I just posted a review of the Jetta. Since you're looking at both, let me know if I missed anything in my reviews. Cheers!
Corolla will give you much less issues.
My parents told me to never get a kia because they aren't as trustworthy as a toyota and they don't last as long. My parents are pretty old and knowledgeable about cars.
I'm thinking about possibly buying a 2020 Corolla LE sometime in the future. What it the little "port" so to speak in between where you were keeping your phone and the glove box? You can only see it in this video between 10:38 and 10:40. Just curious.
That's where you plug in your phone for apple car play. It charges the phone too I think. The 2021 Corolla LE, now in dealer lots, has added android auto too.
@@braetonwilson4296 i thought as long as Bluetooth is on, carplay should be automatic from your phone, I guess you might be right as I rarely use USB cable apart from charging the phone.
@@alvinsimba734 no that is wireless carplay, not available yet in Corolla.
please explain the diff. in power with the 2.0 ENGINE which I believe is also available in Corolla LE.
Only 1.8 litre especially in the L, LE, XLE trims. The one in SE, XSE are the ones in 2.0 litre engine.
Nice scenery. What state r u in ?
The great state of Illinois.
Is it more efficient to use the Brake Hold instead of stepping on the brake pedal? From my understanding the brake hold uses the rear brakes and the brake pedals use both the front and rear brakes. I bought this car and some guidance would be appreciated, please.
You can use brake hold if you are in stop and go area a lot. In my 4 months of ownership that brake hold and lane keeping assist is something I never used.
I like your videos . Just one comment: I wish you could show the driver's seat and give comments on it. I'm a seat fetishist and a bad seat could be a deal breaker for me. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words. More on the driver's seat? You got it!
Does it come with a sport mode?
Not this trim
Just bought one for my daughter used
love this car fun to drive. I’ve been driving it all over very comfortable and good looking vehicle. It’s a 2020 with
12000 miles on it.
How much did you pay for it?
LE or SE?
Can you provide more information on the handling in your future videos? Saying "handling is fantastic" doesn't actually tell the audience anything. What does fantastic mean? In what ways is it fantastic?
King
My car is exactly like this.
Does CVT belt break down earlier than traditional timing belts/chains!
Oskar Ngo No. Not every CVT is like Nissan’s.
I agree with @webcomment, it depends on the manufacturer. I had a CVT in my old Toyota and it had zero issues. Nissan's CVTs, for some reason aren't as reliable. Google it and you'll find many, very angry customers online raging about it. I like Nissan's, but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable buying one.
These are great cars, it's no wonder they're the best-selling car in the World. :)
Vincent D They are no great cars they are cheap and basic. They are Best selling due to fleets buying them.
@@disneyfan9099 That's your opinion. It offers a lot of value for the money, like standard Apple CarPlay, touchscreen, power windows and door locks, standard driver assistance technology, and of course that great Toyota reliability. The new Corollas are also more fun to drive thanks to the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) Platform. The SE and XSE even offer a 168 HP engine and a 6-speed manual, which isn't something you see everyday.
@@disneyfan9099 They are economical, no-nonsense cars which can last 10+ years with hardly anything that would break or go wrong. It's an appliance, not an enthusiast's vehicle, and that's what a lot of buyers want.
Disney Fan actually they last a long time . Maintenance ? Cheap.
@@cubanboy1981 Yes, they're meant to be reliable, not necessarily exciting to drive. Maintenance is free through Toyota Care for the first 3 years or I think 36k miles, then it's cheap after that. My local Toyota dealership (along with all of the other brand dealerships they own) offers a lifetime guarantee on the powertrain.
Well I'm glad someone pointed out it looks like a Mazda my boyfriend has a Mazda so maybe when I'm at his house with this car if I purchase it someone won't notice that theres a guest at the house if they just walk into the house fast at night hahah it's like I'm not even there! Hahaha I won't be living with my bf he lives with family but I do kinda like how the car looks similar kinda tricks people into believing the girlfriend is not there
Why are there no CD players in newer Toyotas? Did they think people would just get an external player and use the 3.5mm port?
Scowler Who needs a CD player
@@disneyfan9099
People who still have good CDs?
Yep, most of the newer vehicles don't have CD players anymore. Like it or not, that's the direction the entire industry is going.
@@100RentalCars
Like I said, I guess they figured people would just use their own drive and the auxillary input.
Scowler Most Cars don’t even have Aux ports. Most people use Bluetooth
Maybe a new Rav 4 as a rental? I'm looking at the hybrid model... Not an SUV fan but the tech and price seem better than a Camry hybrid.
Sure! Getting a Rav 4 shouldn't be a problem. There are even some Toyota dealers around me that rent out vehicles. So I can probably grab on pretty quickly.
The seats are made for women.
paul c The new Rav sucks. It’s sounds cheap and the inside is so cheap.
Every review I watched and I seen many on this car. When they go to the center info screen they never push or talk about the map button. So I’m assuming that its the navigation? I mean why else would they have the word map? I have yet to find a review that looks at this! every time they get to the map button they bypass it.
Yep, it's navigation. I usually skip over it, because....well all the nav systems are very similar and they're not very interesting to talk about. But, next time I get a Corolla I'll be sure to film a long explanation. And thanks for the feedback, it really does help me improve my videos. Much appreciated.
Here's a cool tip, if you have Apple Carplay or Android Auto set up and you press the map button, you will go straight to your navigation app aka apple maps or google maps
CVT has no gears just an expanding belt or chain. I think Toyota added a first gear to the Corolla to reduce the CVT feeling.
The LE like this one doesn’t have that CVT though, it’s a conventional one without the first gear. The dynamic shift CVT is only available on the Corolla hatch, the SE and XSE sedans with the 2.0L engine.
Any Blind spot feature in new corolla?
Yes, you can add the $2000 premium package on the LE which includes blind spot monitoring. Or buy the 2021 Corolla hybrid and add blind spot and rear cross traffic for $500.
Can a 5'3" person see over the moniter?
Rhonda Ouwenga - If you pump up the seats, it’s not a problem.
Major negative points for not having XM Radio!!!!!!! Gotta have the XM App on your IPhone just to play it. Not cool. But overall, a nice little car
Nice shoes.
Just bought a 2021 Corolla, brand new (4 miles on it). Will I get 250K miles on it if taken care of and maintained properly?
Yes but make sure you drain and refill the CVT fluid every 50K miles. Did you buy the LE or SE? Do you enjoy driving it?
@@braetonwilson4296 I bought the LE and yes, it drives beautifully and I enjoy it
@@BryanRossthemanwithanose He said in the video that the LE has poor acceleration and is not fun to drive. Is that what you feel too Bryan?
@@braetonwilson4296 Yeah the acceleration is lacking. It's not fun to drive, but it's not a drag either.
@@BryanRossthemanwithanose Do you wish you had bought the SE instead? I heard it's much faster.
Great review, so basically no remote starter, no side mirror detection, and no electric seats??? Nice vehicle overall though.
You can add aftermarket remote starter and works just fine
I like this car own it for a month lol too small for
Me . I might Subaru crosstek next
This car in sold in East Europe with 1.6 122hp engine with 6 speed manual transmission
great reviews thank you so much, can you do a review on the new mitsubishi triton 2019?
Thanks! The Mitsubishi Triton, huh. I would LOVE to, but I have to honest with you, it might be a challenge. My local Mitsubishi dealer won't rent out their vehicles and none of the major rental car places have Tritons. I also can't find one on Turo by me. I'll keep looking, but right now I don't think I'm going to be able to come through for you.
Iron Amnesia That’s not even in the USA
My 2020 1. 8 Corolla is nothing like that and I am getting 60 mpg I used to get 40 mpg on my old Avensis
Personally i don't care for the zero to 60 in 2 seconds.. Toyota reliability and good economy is what i love about the Corolla..would be nice if came with android auto like the honda civic..
Yeah that’s my only gripe but I got Apple phone now so it’s all good
You have the Tom Cruise Voice 🗣
The LE doesn’t have apple carplay right?
Yes it does, even the L and LE have apple carplay. 2021 Corolla sedans on dealer lots now and that has Android Auto too.
Braeton Wilson omg amazing, thank you!
@@elleginsburg6509 glad to help! :)
7 trim levels... I miss Scion
Scion is done? ....holy crap, I just Googled it. That's disappointing, I was hoping to try out a few of their cars.
I found a 32k mile 15 XB, last ones built. With a maual, just like I wanted, this last March. They shoild have kept making these cars. Tons of space. Great power from the Camry engine. Great handling, not far from the Mazda 3 I looked at. The Manual gives it an engaging feel (though, it doesnt shift like that Mazda), better MPG (if you know how to drive a stick well) and shouod hold up well for my two year old child to use in the future.
Good review. Question, what does the "B" at the bottom of the transmission shift selector do.
Thanks! The "B" is for engine braking. It's designed to be used on long declines to prevent your brakes from being worn out. To be honest, I've never used it.
@@100RentalCars Thank you.
And also from overheating the brakes too.
Can you please explain how it's new if it has 9000 miles on it?
Has 9,777 miles so more like 10,000 miles, not 9,000.
9K miles is nothing to a Corolla.... they usually make it to 400K
How about newish?
The roofline is much lower on this Gen. TNGA is smaller inside.
I tend to sit up pretty straight while I drive and I didn't have any issues with headroom. Then again, I'm only 6 feet. So anyone bigger might have a different experience.
@@100RentalCars I haven't sat in a 2020 Corolla, but I read in Consumer Reports that the seats are lower, so getting in and out is more difficult than before. The new Camry, Avalon, Lexus ES, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima also exhibit this characteristic.
It is lower and smaller with less headroom. However, since this is an LE without the optional moonroof, the headroom is still acceptable for most people. If you get a moonroof, then headroom gets tight for taller drivers unless you lower the seat near the floor.
I drive mine all around the country. I've put over 100k miles in less than 2 years. Literally the only maintenance I've had to do is change the oil, and tires. This car feels like its gonna run forever.
Obviously its not fast, the acceleration sucks, but why would you even expect a corolla to do that. If you want a car thats 1. Super reliable 2. Amazing on gas, this is the car for you
If you like to go fast DO NOT get this car
That's awesome. So you have a 2020 LE? Good to hear it's been good to you. Just got a 21 le. What are you doing that you're traveling that much? You should do a review of your time in the car
Mine 2020 le makes alot of road/tire noise
But great car
Cvts have killed this car . I didn't buy one because I read of horrible reviews . Even from mechanics work at Toyota said people were coming in with problems only 17k miles on them.
Where they 2018 or older? Heard that toyota fix it. The cvt scares me. Really got to replace that trans fluid every 30thousand miles. Seen some over 100thousand miles for sale. Afraid itll slip when gased hard.
@@firmbeliever3847 2016 to 2020 I believe. I didn't buy one all the reviews people wrote about having problems.
Told you. Even Toyota is doing CVTs now.Along with Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi. You're not gonna be able to floor a car with one. Its gonna mess up that CVT.
@@stevensmith8648 driving cvts is different from regular automatic and you are right no need to floor it lol....
Yeah he had that right the first thing he said was cheap...you can only take to dealership when something is wrong...should have stayed with the older ones
I’m honestly looking at purchasing a 2020 LE model within the next few weeks. I know some people have their reservations about CVTs, but honestly I don’t drive far or too much at all, and it’s a hell of a lot better than whatever cheap American shit Ford has to offer. Should I go for it?
One thing you need to know about the 2020 Corolla or Toyota of that year is they have no Android Auto, but Apple CarPlay only. So keep that in mind, but if you don’t care about the GPS ad that’s the main thing you missing then it’s fine. The android phone will work on everything else, including Bluetooth, music and answering calls but other than that, that’s to be expected whereas with Apple CarPlay you can do all that while having access to Google maps or Waze.
I was about to buy that corolla but I went with the Camry instead. Got a 2019 Camry LE. My biggest reasons were that the Camry is a little bit higher of the ground, it’s got an automatic transmission (not ready for a cvt yet), and it’s a little bit more spacious while being relatively fuel efficient. Thought, being honest, when I get my next car probably within the next 10 years, I’ll probably go with a hybrid for sure. Hoping that the battery technology gets better and the transmissions get more reliable.
I heard the 8 speed auto in the Camry hesitates and isn't fun to drive, how has your experience been so far?
Better hope that Camry don't end up with the CVT like the Corlla did.Face it. CVT is headed your way.
lol ...8 speed auto trans is less reliable than cvt ...you made a great choice :P
...FYI...there are NO gears to shift through.....;;--),,,,,,,
Toyota is a little too cheap with the Corolla - it is missing features that it competitors have such as Android Auto, heated steering wheel & wiper de-icer (both offfered in Europe & Canada) and heated seats only on the higher trims. Also, no dual zone air, rear air vent or rear charger ports. Blind spot mirror is optional, a nice feature on the Civic
2021 Corolla is now in dealer lots and has Android Auto.
About heated seats and mirrors, you don't really need those especially in living in warmer states like the southern states as it rarely gets cold.
For the same money you can get a Honda Civic, which is bigger and faster. For $4,000 less after dealer discounts ($16,500) you can get a Hyundai Elantra that gets better gas mileage and is bigger as well, with more power. The Hyundai will not have the smooth ride, however, because of the torsion beam rear axle. I would get the Civic.
This is true. Even though the Corolla depreciates less (percentage-wise) than an Elantra, the price of an Elantra is cheaper. So, we would end up owning the Elantra for much less than a corolla.
I only want reliable car that last for a long time with less maintenance … Corolla is my choice of car… I’ve TOYOTA Echo 2001 and still in good condition until now……
Honda dealerships give very little discount. Toyota dealerships give huge discounts. Best to buy Corolla after yuge discount.
The corolla will always be reliable. Hows the oil dilution in the civic? Lol
I like my 2017 XSE more idk why
Im sure I’ll get some flak for this, but you should be more critical on your reviews. Criticality is something missing from almost all reviews, because so many viewers are looking for validation of their purchase decisions and not a real review. You also have the advantage that you’re renting and not beholden to the manufacturer.
I travelled a ton last year, many rental cars and most were compacts. The Corolla was the most uninspiring, boring, featureless and characterless car I rented. Given that the MSRP is close to actual advertised cost on these, you wind up paying around 3-4k more than competing Kia/Hyundai/VW in this size category. If MPG isn’t your main motivator, even cars like Dodge charger and Chrysler 300, Ford Fusion and so on come into competition.
I mean really, a VW Jetta SE in my area is the same price as base Corolla and is so much more car with a 6yr/72k warranty. Can get a fusion SEL that is way nicer than a base Corolla for only ~1k more in my area. The Corolla just doesn’t compare to its competition.
Long as it's constructive and not bashing.Big difference.
About to buy one. I just wish the LE came in manual. Switching from a (shockingly) unreliable 2015 Honda Fit. STAY AWAY FROM DIRECT INJECTION MOTORS.
Did you buy an LE? Do you like it?
The fact that Toyota are depowered could be a big reason why they last 400,000 miles just saying. Performance cars were out faster.
I got the same. Yr. 2019 Corolla LE with no Key
FOB remote. Just a laser cut key and manual entry
Did I get ripped or is that just the lower base trim ?
Anyone ?
Off the line acceration seemed decent to me.
Any more and you break stuff pre maturely.
Great MPG !
It should be boring to drive 300 plus thousand miles. 😂😂
Lower trim = less features to break down and less costly repairs! Also Better ride quality on smaller size wheels!
@@jimliu2560 that's true