Was the Corolla Toyota's "crowning" achievement?
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- čas přidán 30. 12. 2020
- This video is an effort to change your mind. I recently asked on a CZcams Community Post what the most boring car from the last 50 years was, and I got a lot of answers! If you’ve read the title of this video you already know what car won, but here’s just a few interesting things from the data. Of all the marques, there were more votes for Toyota than all the others, but Nissan, Volkswagen, Vauxhall/Opel and Ford all featured as makers of the most boring cars. But now, here’s a rundown of the top 5 cars you chose as the most boring. At number 5, the car I would have expected to win, is the Toyota Prius, Toyota features heavily in this countdown as at number 4 is a car that was for many years the number 1 selling car in America, the Toyota Camry, at number 3 is one I actually didn’t expect, especially as it’s one of my favourite cars, but apparently it’s ubiquity and blandness single it out, the Volkswagen Golf, and the Jetta wasn’t far behind it at number 7. At number 2, the follow-up to the Vauxhall Cavalier, but apparently the height of bland is the Vauxhall/Opel Vectra, but at number 1 and the subject of this video which WILL change your mind, is the fascinating, wonderful Toyota Corolla!
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Errata: In the Philippines the larger Corolla is known as the "Big Body", not "Big Boy", and the "Baby Camry" in Venezuela, not the "Big Camry" (which makes way more sense). Sorry - looks like I fell for an auto translate mistake!
Yup. I'm Filipino. We still call the Mark 7 Corolla "Big body" and the Mark 6 Corolla "Small body".
Also, I don't know why but we used to call the Mark 8 Corolla as the "Lovelife".
@@ryjopezaf my friend says that the 8th gen corolla is advertised with Donna Lewis song "i love you always forever" .. i don't know if it is true but it make sense.. hehe
There is also a corolla that is called "Baby Altis" in the Philippines
@@ryjopezaf accordingly it came from its commercial "live the love of your life" phrase.
Toyota misunderstood the 60,000miles requirement with 600,000miles
lol
Only if...
Lmao
I understand why people think I'm making this up but I'm being 100% honest.....My Ex got her corolla new (mid 2000's model) and didn't do an oil change until about 60,000kms.
you mean 6,000,000 miles?
My grandma has been driving a 2000 corolla for 21 years now, and it has never broken anything. Toyota=reliable
My parents bought a Corolla when I was born and it survived long enough that it became my first car.
We had a 1992 Mazda 121 until 2 years ago, 28 years of reliable motoring, only small issues even at the end!
Key word being "grandma" though 😂
I don’t care if it’s “boring”
Toyota is reliable, and will last forever! ✌🏽
My daily car is Corolla, my next car would be Corolla too
Facts ,same here !
Exactly, I love my Camry and my previous ES300. I'll only buy Toyota because I've seen first hand the money pits German cars are as they age, a simple oil pan fix for an oil leak requires over $1000 in labor alone. I've also seen Honda transmissions (especially on V6 engines) go out prematurely and oil dilution issues. With that said, Japanese engines are still far superior than most domestic and foreign engines in terms of reliability. The B58 engine might turn out to be one of BMWs best engines in recent years, but they're still so expensive to maintain given how they're engineered (most German cars are).
It's still a machine and it still goes wrong. My GF's is on it's second gearbox. Calm down and stop being deluded
All of you who think the Corolla is a "good" car, because it is "reliable" - give me a break. That's just you believing Toyota's marketing hype. All cars these days are hugely more reliable than cars were twenty, thirty years ago; any modern car that is well maintained, will last. If not maintained - well, Toyotas are capable of poor reliability as much as the next maker. The days of Toyota being reliable to the point of differentiation from other makers are long gone.
My problem with Toyotas is that they isolate the driver from the driving experience too much: they are the car for the person who doesn't really like to drive, or understand the joy of the driving experience. This means, by definition, that people who buy them, are poor drivers.
This guy encapsulates it brilliantly (and humorously): irwinc.blogspot.com/2009/02/toyota-drivers-menace-to-society.html
Bought a 1997 1.6 Corolla CE in 2005 with 89k miles on it, not long after I moved to the US. I put 200k miles on that car with zero trouble and nothing broken other than the sunroof. I spent pennies on that car other than routine oil changes, brakes and one battery. Incredible. It was this little car that made me a Toyota fanboy for life. 😁
This is the kind of story Toyota should be a huge legend for. Not style, design, etc but rather for their amazing dependability.
About 20 years ago due to blowing the engine of my car, I was "forced" to borrow my fathers 10 year old Corolla 65 gen E-90 1.6 for three months. I was amazed at its smothness, comfort and reliablity - that year we had a shocker of a winter and despite over 135,000 miles on the clock it started everytime on the first turn of the key. It was not even that boring. Changed my mind about the Corolla and Toyota in general. I have since had a fun MR2 Classic and a couple of Lexus's. Very unrated car.
I really like the look of those older Toyota’s. My grandfather has a dodge truck with over 200,000 miles but he took care of it. It didn’t run smooth because it was a truck and it needed a stiff suspension so it could haul more loads.
You found out what all Toyota owners already know. So many people talk down about Toyota, etc but why can't a manufacturer be a legend for being bulletproof rather than just for styling, handling, sporty, etc. Sometimes, the most important thing is that the car comfortably gets you from A to B EVERY single time.
@@jkeelsnc yeah that’s good and all and important, but why can’t you have all of the above in a single car?
@@jamesmylife6578 Compromise in reliability due to excessive complication and over engineering. Also, if it’s a performance car reduced reliability due to tuning engine, transmission, etc closer to its mechanical limits. Toyota is conservative for a reason. Adding turbochargers adds additional wear and stress on an engine due to the increased compression and also cause additional blowby around the piston rings (oil, gas, etc leading to oil dilution, less lubrication, etc). Direct injection also requires higher compression which again leads to additional wear and stress on the engine. A turbo di engine won’t last as long as a good naturally aspirated engine with port fuel injection. Extra torque and power also encourages harder driving which together also wears out the transmission faster. All of these things cascade to add up to additional failures and less time and mileage from a drivetrain.
@@jkeelsnc yeah but what about a Camry it’s pretty fast reliable and you can get a sporty trim and it gets decent fuel economy it just a family grocery car.
Had a Corolla for 10 or so years. About as exciting as doing the hoovering but never let me down in that time . Title should be most reliable car ever!
Just like most early Japanese cars. Dull as ditchwater but ran for ever.
And that alone is why it should be a Legend. Not for being stylish, fast, etc but rather a huge legend for being bulletproof.
Even better if it's beige! Nothing finer than a beige Corolla that lasts forever. Like cockroaches, it's hard to kill a Corolla, and there's always lots of them around.
@@reallyrandomrides1296 Yes, completely. And that is why they are great cars. Cheap, plentiful , and reliable.
my dad has a 2012 Toyota Yaris. In the (almost) 6 years we've owned it it is never broken down Toyota's are the best
The Corolla is boring, but the bright side is you can payoff the car after 2 years and not need another one for another 20 years
This car tells you that boring is not always bad
Exactly. Why can't it be a legend just for being indestructible.
I get SO EXCITED for Big Car’s car stories. I’ve watched ever single one. This channel is so underrated. You sir deserve a million+ subscribers
He'll get there
Ditto
This series is so great. I found it in the recommendations from an "up to speed" video by Donut media. Yeah, I got hooked and have watched all of his videos ever since.
Most people that watch this channel seem to hold it in high esteem. How is it under rated?
@@rimmersbryggeri I meant in the way that much worse channels have gained subscribers way faster and Andy puts in 10x the work and research that he does. Under appreciated by non subscribers may have been a better term. I didn’t meant by the people here, he’s not underrated by them. To the “others” lol
Corollas are getting good. I have a 2019 hatchback and it is super fun to drive around town. Looks incredible too.
I'm from Ireland. In Ireland, absolutely every single self-employed tradesman or sub-contractor drove a Corolla. They were just so insanely reliable. They just never broke down, EVER. Fantastic car. It gave you 15 years of trouble-free motoring, even if you didn't take care of it. I bought a 7 year-old Corolla back in 2000. Best buy I ever made. I still miss that car.
Along the same lines, it it piques your interest, it might be fun for you to do a video on the Russian "Zhiguli" (distributed abroad under the name ""Lada") They were also insanely reliable and durable, even more than the Corolla. Incredible suspension and anti-corrosion, and the bodywork of a tank. It was basically the Fiat 124, with the suspension and bodywork souped up for Russian roads and climatic condition. I say this absolutely without irony - they are fantastic cars. They're indestructible. I lived in Russia for 7 years (2013-2020), and I saw a lot of mid-1980's Lada's still driving around in absolutely mint condition.
Corolla DX wagons were the electricians choice in NZ. They held their values too. $Still $4500 in the 90s for cars with 250k kms +
AE86: *[eurobeat intensifies]*
E110: big heartbreak at the 1998 wrc season finale
U mean that "legal" turbo??
@@mateuszzimon8216 no, that was in 1994/95 with the Celica; the corolla broke down just 300 meters from the finish line
@@mateuszzimon8216 it was incredibly reliable al over the season but then at the British round its engine gave up. Mäkkinen won the championship, after he crashed his Mitsubishi earlier and was already on the way to the airport to fly home. Sainz was closed to tears.
Non the less I love my Corolla- incredibly good family car, showing no age after almost 20 years. Great car!
@@ramchickedy9570 Lookie here, my Corolla... g6.owledge.de/myg6/myg6.htm
(Sadly not quite as reliable anymore, hah. Sitting in a garage with damaged driveshaft.)
AE101
new years eve. a glass of good whiskey and a big car vid.. not bad
Hmmmm glenmorangie
Im from ireland and i love my mk12 2020 corolla excel its nice to see some corolla lovers for a change 😎😎😎
I've been waiting for this one! Both my parents had corollas when I was young and they always say they were the best, most reliable cars they ever owned. Toyotas have cult status in Ireland and have always been near the top of the sales figures despite the UK never taking to them the same way
Hear is one for you Conor for the carina 2 Toyota send a team to ireland to do a survey to see what suspension would best suit irish roads . They got it spot on . I used to have a 1989 carina two 2.0DXL it was non turbo manual gear box . I bought it for 500 euro with 200000 miles and I ran it fast for 5 years and up to 290000 miles and I sold it for 300 euro after swapping the the 14 " corolla wheels with the new yokohama 185 tyres on my wife's 95 corolla another great car that never gave any bother in ovr 50000 miles of ownership and was driving like a brand new car at 12000 miles . Selling it to replace it with a honda civic that was much faster and probably more economical but would eventually rust away to nothing . I tried a few hondas in between but for me Toyota is king . My second favourite car I ever owned was a 1987 starlet 1.0 4 speed It was a very fun car to drive it had a carburetor and manual choke I clocked 90 mph in it on a motorway .
Toyota sells millions in the US. They may not be the most exciting but they should be a legend for their bulletproof reliability. In the US where you may drive 100's or 1000's of miles at a time on a trip or on vacation this is no small factor when buying a car. It is also why it amazes me the that the US big 3 made very few cars that were dependable enough (truly) for such trips. But then again that is why Toyota swept them under the rug, ate them for breakfast, and then mopped the floor with them after that.
Immediately clicked when I saw the Corolla 😂 Really wonderful video. The Corolla has always had a special place in my heart, having grown up with a 7th gen. Happy New Year! 🥂
You grew up in a car ?
I never learned the gens system. I only know E-something.
this is literally my favorite car my parents have a 2007 corolla and it has never broken down im proud of that, and TOYOTA has me as a future costumer :)
2007? It's not even broken in yet.
I have 2000 toyota, and I'll definitely buy another. 86 or corolla hatch, dunno yet
@@thomas316 nope its not broken
@@danthrives if you're not familiar with the idiom, "broken-in" means you use an object enough that it's operation and its comfort feel consistently reliable.
Like when you buy new shoes, it takes a while for the wear of the shoes to contour to your feet and feel comfortable. This is when they are "broken-in."
@@samuelnakai1804 i know...😒
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Scotty is a hack
Scotty is an absolute cowboy.
Scotty ROCKS!
Rev up your corolla
@@negativeindustrial how?
While Levin in Old English does mean lightning, the name of this Corolla model was taken from one of the New Zealand venues of the Tasman Series motor races.
I had a Corolla in USA. That was simply one of the best car i ever had. it was a reliable, well-built, comfortable car. her little camry style suited her perfectly. brilliant video! happy new year to the big car team
Thanks for covering the Corolla, my dad and I actually owned the oldest one in the UK for 11 years, a 1971 SL Two Door. It's still about today!
Well why did you mention your plate number? Imma report this comment report this comment guy's bcuz he disclosed his private information
My uncle still using Toyota Corrolla KE20 year 1973..myself still use AE100
@@sheriffhakdog7634 Because HE don't lie and give us chance to look at this.
Also GDPR not apply to this, because license plate isn't a private information.
IF GDPR apply to this that means u can't drive car and ur gov site is illegal
@@mateuszzimon8216 stfu
@@mateuszzimon8216 well what are those censors on the bottom of the vehicles on Google Street view? Well you are encouraging doxxing (or publishing private information) so if it happens again, I will not hesitate but to report. If it doesn't remove the comment, I will tell the creator of this video to remove it immediately.
It's amazing to think a single nameplate can raise the expectations for several generations of car enthusiasts, so much so that they think a good car is actually boring.
It’s boring when you compare it with certain German brands for example. They might not be as reliable, but damn they’re so much more fun to drive. If you drive at 18mph in a 20mph zone then thry’re not for you.
Toyota had me too,
in a rough patch of life, I had to buy a cheap car,
a 15 year old paseo, not one problem for the 2 years I had it...
I then bought a Yaris, 5 year old, again, no problems.
now, I bought a fj cruiser, and I must say, it s not a boring car.
I once had a real cool tuned civic coupe, I loved it!
but my fj beats it in excitment now, it s just awesome!
it already was 10 years old and had 230 000 kms...
had a few repairs, but, really, I don t mind it much.
people still think it s new, it s now 14 years old!
and it does nt show much, it s very durable, it looks practically new in and out...
please, why don t you cover it in your next videos!
good show!!!
Man, I really liked the idea of a Corolla Levin - Toyota reliability to convince my parents, and just enough power to have fun.
I'm 14 and I love corollas! We had a 1997 metallic purple 3 door 1.6! Great car quite quick! It had electric windows AC and an electric sunroof. And while it's a different platform we still use a 2002 corolla verso as the daily!
Toyota started in Portugal in the early seventies with the Corolla mk2. It was an instant hit. The quality was outstanding. There are quite a few still working. I just saw one last week. Not as collector’s car but as a day to day car. They just keep running. 50 years old cars. It’s amazing.
I discriminate having Asian cars anywhere in Europe
I think we can all agree that the AE86 has become the most iconic Corolla. Also, the influence of Keiichi Tsuchiya and the popularity of the Initial D anime and manga comics certified it and put the stamp as the greatest Corolla ever.
Rear wheel drive, I'm trying to buy one since it's still very cheap in my country.
Then I'm very curious where that may be, or what you consider to be cheap. I still long for the Levin coupé and preferably without the pop-ups (blasphemy!). But they are really expensive over here nowadays.
This Corolla story is immensely enjoyable; thank you very much for the great production.
I had the 1986 5 door Corolla GL with 1.3L 12 valve engine.
Kept it for 9 years and nearly 100,000 miles. A very reliable car.
In Venezuela, the mark V Corolla, which actually came out in 1994 (and made it all the way until 1998) was nick named the "Baby Camry" as it looked more like a Camry than a Corolla. Great video!
We bought a Corolla in 2002 and it still works!
The 1984 Corolla GT Hatchback in New Zealand was far from boring. Benefiting from being Chris Amon tuned, with firm suspension that planted it on the road, these cars felt an almost entirely different vehicle from their American counterparts. Superb handling, a full leather interior, an understated racing trim and the flat staccato of the twin-cam engine made these vehicles a pleasure to drive. And a 225km/hr true top speed.
Correction: in Venezuela the 1991 it is still known as the "Baby Camry", not the Big Camry.
Also I think that the Levin version was named after the race track in Levin, New Zealand. www.racingcircuits.info/australasia/new-zealand/levin.html#.X-8a8sjTWNw
@@thomas316 Not the swedish guitar maker?
Thanks for spotting this - I've pinned a correction comment.
Although "big Camry" is funnier, as an illogical exaggeration.
Like... the Corolla is so big, it's almost not bigger than the Camry.
@@thomas316 Always makes me think: "Oh, you mean that jewish Corolla?" 😄
Sister had 81 Corolla Wagon in 89, so great and reliable my parents got a 92 Corolla. Sister gets married and mom buys a 98 Corolla and sis gets the 92. I eventually get the 92, painted it, loved it. Sold the 92 with 136,xxx miles to my friends mom, still drove til its demise in 2019. 98 was sold in 2020 with 283,xxx miles, no problems just cosmetic. Great cars indeed.
My grandpa had a red 1986 Malaysian Corolla LE for 3 decades until it was sold away. It was quite spacious and comfortable combined with elegant looking beige interior. In fact it's even more spacious than my current car right now haha
Before I watch the video, I’d like to say thank you for bringing into light how the corolla is underrated in ways it should be appreciated
There's something good to like about every car!
You've made new years entertaining . Thankyou, have a great 2021,
My first new car was a 2 door 1990 red Corolla, with spoilers and a 1.6 litter engine. In the early 2000 s we sold it because we needed a bigger car. It ran great but was nit very practical. The back seats were really small. It took just 2 days after we put a SALE sign, and they paid in cash.
It was like the one shown at the beginning but was completely red, no black.
My Corolla is very exciting. All I've had to fix on it is replacing the clutch at 200,000 miles. That is pretty dang exciting to me.
Driving a Corolla at its limits is probably one of my favourite things do to. There is just something about them that makes me smile every time i get behind the wheel. Ive had a 99, 05, 06 and now a 2015 Corolla and they have each been incredibly reliable and fun to drive. They will go anywhere you ask them to and never leave you on the side of the road. Corolla gang gets it. Its hip to be Bland.
I hear you. I have a 98 Corolla CSX Liftback only done 87k from new don’t use it much but won’t part with it.
@@stendecstretcher4983 each of my corolla's have gone over 300,000km with no failure. I loved jamming my foot to the floor at every green light or pulling from a parking lot into traffic.. right up to the red line and only be doing 60kph by the top of 2nd gear. My top trim 99 Corolla LE was most likely my favourite .. tho my 06 was an anniversary edition to celebrate 25 years of corolla production in Canada and came equipped with all kinds of extras that made it really the perfect little commuter car. Top notch build quality all around~
Yup, I had a 2001 and now driving a 2015. I can always do maintenance on it(brakes, oil, water pump,..etc.) The price is still affordable but crept up a bit. Unlike the honda's they seem to change their look every year, toyota waits about every 3 years for a major model change. Also, the wheel size and suspension has also been upgraded. After the 2014 model the corolla got a new facelift. You can see that some of the lexus and camry models stole some of the looks of the corolla. For the 2022, now it's a freakin sports car.
I'm surprised at how well this car sold! I always knew it was a very reliable car but I had no idea that it's popularity was worldwide. I'd heard enough from automobile magazines talking about the importance of the model t then being surpassed by the Volkswagen beetle and it seemed to always end there. but to hear the fact that the Corolla actually surpassed The Beatles is incredible! You got to give it to Toyota, they make one heck of a car!
Bought my second Corolla DX in 1997. Still driving it with 268K miles. Best car I have ever owned. Not my daily driver anymore so she's getting a much deserved rest right now. If she can make it to May 2022 she'll be 25 years old.
Did she ?
Ah yes! The Corolla, most reliable car of all time, my grandma’s a proud owner of a 2002 corolla automatic for almost 19 years and never, ever got her down about it, no transmission failures, the engine doesn’t know of better days,
And the car itself, doesn’t know what a workshop is 😏
As soon as you see the AE86:
*INITIAL D INTENSIFIES*
*c o o l v i b r a t i o n s*
Déjà vu! I've just been in this place before...
I had one long ago it had the driving manner of a miata but a backseat and a trunk it was wonderful back in 03 it was a Ohio rustbucket and I would never know how valuable it could become I still want one, the new one can't haul kids or work day to day
I saw my first AE86 in cornwall on holiday back in october. I was starstruck! sounded brilliant.
SPEEDY SPEED BOY
The NUMMI factory in Fremont, California (yes, one e) was eventually purchased by a certain electric car company you may have heard of called Tesla.
And the build quality has never been the same.
I had a 2007 Corolla that I owned from 2009 to 2015. Great car but it had issues after an accident with a Ford F250. I replaced it with a 2010 Corolla, which is in great shape and is now 102k miles. I am keeping this wonderful car until the wheels fall off!
My 1995 mark 7 Corolla is still providing me daily reliable service. It has costed me very little to repair over the years. Most of the major components are original and it has already 340000 km on the clock. The pride of Japan. The icing on the cake is that mark 7 and mark 8 share a lot of parts making such parts very available and affordable.
Car reviewers like interesting cars.
People just want something that starts every time and takes them safely to places.
Real car guys like both xD
@@Yarmox Indeed. I've had 3 second hand Golf over the years. Mk2, 3, 4. All gas, entry level trim. Could be considered boring, behaved as expected, and a bit more. Awesome pieces of engineering. None was fluor-green-screaming-lamborgini-look-at-me-loud, but I loved them anyway.
@@LMCarneiro I had a Mk 2 for 25 years. Had much fun throwing it around corners. Also had two Mk. 4s, but by that time the Golf had grown a bit fat.
@@mauritsvw The Mk 2 was my first car. It always felt much more refined and better finished than it's rivals. My 1.3 was underpowered, though. The Mk3 was a break, 1.4 special edition with gt's seats. Decent car, huge boot. The Mk4 was gray in every way. Also a 1.4 but more peppy. It's the generation that aged better, still looks good. The Golf has the quality of being virtually the right car for every situation and everyone, depending on the model / year. You want a 4x4? Get a Synchro. Electric? Yes. Hybrid? Check. Four-wheeled madness? OK. V6? You know You got one for you. And it's well built.
@@Yarmox can't forget about car gals... or just car ppl as a more inclusive term :)
¡1980s Corolla E80 is one my favorite cars! 很多谢谢
personally a big fan of the e120 series
E80 is one of the best! 👌
@@coomercommander2554 ....🤮
corolla ae86 :)
I use to own a 1980 TE72
I still fondly remember my father's second hand dark blue 1979 Toyota Corolla E70 which he bought in 1986. At the time I named it Fred.
I was a very young kid so I'd often go to bed early, before he got home from work. I remember being allowed to stay up the day he was bringing home his new car. I was so excited! I remember him turning up after work with it. It was dark outside so he made me oggle at the car from the front room window, but i couldn't wait to see it during the day. I loved that car.
My dad sold it in 1990 and records show that it made it to 1993.
RIP Fred.
I think your channel is great. Thanks. I have had 11 Toyotas in the last 44 years. 6 Corollas, a Camry Mk 4 and starlets and now Avensis. They are great cars. We had a Corolla in Nairobi, as a kid, in 1970, even then I was convinced. Excellent product. Toyotas do start to go wrong though after about 60k miles, but hey compare that to all the warranty work on other brands.
Finally.... a story of a proper mainstream car! 😍
Boring cars make a lot of money 💰😖
Especially one as successful as the Toyota Corolla
No reliable cars do
Not boring cars, reliable, efficient and practical cars make money. Looks like the average human consumer is not so smart.
@@hedgehogthesonic3181 The average consumer is obviously smarter than most motoring journalists .
I have an E160. I love it. It has a little rumble when you give it gas and it sounds adorable, like it’s trying to hard to be angry, but it’s ultimately cute.
I've had my '09 Corolla since '09, and it's got almost 200,000 miles on it now. I love her! Reliable and just a wonderful vehicle. Boring? Maybe...does that matter? Absolutely not. I love cars, I'll get my fancy/fast/dream car when I'm older...and am more financially stable. XD
My first Toyota was the Corolla 4wd est which I purchased in 1989. A brilliant all purpose vehicle. Handled great in snow. I then went on to owning 8 RAV4s from gen 1 to the present gen 5. Love Toyota.
I've owned 5 Corollas.... Never missed a beat in any of them
My 2003 10th Gen corolla still runs like a dream.
Great video!!
I had a Carina II for ten years. Basically a Corolla.
Never let me down, no trim rattles, no electrical gremlins. Dead reliable.
The 2.0L diesel was a bit wheezy, but would sit all day long at 90mph when asked.
Here in Australia, since the early 2000’s, it’s been the Mazda 3 that’s been the Corollas biggest Japanese competition (so not including the Korean brands, which have all but run off with the small car market).
It’s great to see a bit of a celebration of a car that everyone knows and buys, but is always overlooked in car history.
Had a first generation 3 in Melbourne. Great car, though the NVH was never a good thing in the 3 for the first two generations. Never considered a Corolla back then.
Yep, private buyers prefer the sleeker styling and more enjoyable driving dynamics of the Mazda products (much better steering feel, rorty exhaust, better composed handling, MUCH slicker manual transmissions than the Corolla alternative etc), while Corollas tend to sell more to fleets. :)
Quite enjoyed this as my wife owns a 97 Corolla (Aussie version). Would love to see a similar video done on the Pajero and Mitsubishi's history with them.
Another great one.
Thanks from the land of the car itself.
I remember when I worked in a Toyota dealer in 1990-1991 and the Lexus LS400 arrived.
What an astounding car.
I had never seen / been in anything like it.
I can remember when the Toyota Camry was about the same size as the current Corolla. The Corolla is a very well-engineered vehicle. Easy DIY repair and a massive aftermarket for parts. Working on one you appreciate the simplicity and logical way it is put together. Gets very good gas mileage. It generally does not break but as cars age, they need new struts, ball joints, half shafts etc. Even a person not that handy can work on a Corolla. The 1.8-litre engine is powerful enough and bulletproof reliable.
My old Toyota, and a pre-Renault Nissan, are easy enough for me to work on. As for old cars needing struts, ball joints, shafts, etc.... unlike new-car payments, I'm not replacing those parts every month!
I've always found the Corolla a strange car that fits into so many categories.
From the cool coupe looking hatch 86 to the painfully bland Auris I've never truly understood it. Until now, great video. The latest Corolla is a lovely looking motor.
0:00 Hoping there's an initial D reference in here somewhere... 12:46 Okay Big Car, you have passed the test 😉
Same here
12:44 gas gas gas deja vu
Here in Australia, I owned a 2003 Toyota Corolla, it was a tough reliable car for over 10 years I sold it for $500 with 438 000 kilometres on the clock after 17 years in the family. I would recommend this model of car to anyone. Not to powerful 5 speed was wonderful etc.
20:05 The 2.2L diesel till 2009 is actually considered to be one of the least reliable Toyota engines, the engine that you should avoid in this era of Toyotas because of the bad design of the head gasket, which can lead to critical engine faliures. If you want a diesel, chose the 1.4 D4D or the 2.0 D4D engines.
That's exactly what I was going to say. Not to mention the bloody awful catalytic particle filter. And if you're particularly unlucky, no 5th gear due to bad workmanship in the UK factory.
That engine also has serious coking up issues inside, i have seen them with 30k miles on them and the head needs removing to decarb it properly. Utter sh*te.
I wish we got diesel Corollas in the US and Canada, as long as it was a reliable diesel made by Toyota. But, my 2003 1.8 litre gas/petrol Corolla still runs like a champ.
I have always enjoyed watching your videos which are always full of interesting facts and figures. This latest posting is perhaps the best so far! Love the format. You sir are a very talented video maker and I would just like to say that we appreciate all the time, effort and research that goes into every production. Here's to continued success in 2021Cheers!
Thanks Mark. This one nearly killed me - it was like researching 12 different cars. It took FOREVER!
I love the Corolla hatchback. Someday when I get my career off the ground, I’m going for one in blue.
The quality and info in these vids keeps getting better!
When I was a kid, my aunt had a first-generation Corolla, white with a black interior and sophisticated features my Mum's HA Vauxhall Viva did not have, like reversing lights and factory seat belts. I was less impressed with the rear wheel arch being visible (vinyl covered) next to the rear seat. Also, my neighbour had a second generation one in beige and still had the protective plastic covering the interior door cards! Later, a school mate's parents had a pair of third-generation cars, one in burnt yellow, the other in mustard. So '70s!
"This is the fastest car in the world" - Jeremy Clarkson
All rentals are.
I love Corollas. 😊 as long they're comfortable and reliable.. what else do I need?
I have 2 Corollas. You can see one in my profile pic. 77 coupe with 4AG engine, and a 1998 100 series. The mini "Lexus" model. Ultra reliable, and with the right mods, super fun. Even Jeremy Clarkson admitted the 100 series was better than a VW Golf GTi.
Happy New Year, keep ‘em coming, really enjoy your shows 😉
Usually, bland means reliability. As you make the design more complex, the more complex the problems get. I think that's the thinking behind the Corolla.
My dad bought a 6th gen Corolla used in 1996. At the time it would've had around 50,000km on it. He drove that car for 18 years until 2014, where he got a new car. The car has been off the road since 2016, and since I turned 16 in 2020, its my car now and i'm in the process of getting it running again. It had 371,000km on the odometer when it was parked back in 2016.
Hey man, you get it up and running after all these years ? Lol
@@CarTorqSA I did, actually! Has a dieseling issue but it runs and idles nicely.
People forget that the Corolla was once a sporty car. I have never seen a mk7 hatchback. My neighbor traded his popup light car ( don't see many of those these days) for an MR2. I looked a Corolla hatchback. Most things were an option and that car didn't have any. I don't remember what car I bought instead. I used to ride my motorcycle in the spring and summer and buy a cheap car for winter.
A fitting tribute to an outstanding car. Terrific work as ever! Happy New Year!
Holden in Australia has just closed after 164 years. A video about this would be good ☺️
Too much badge engineered trash from Opel and particularly Daewoo wearing a Holden badge since the mid-90s (was there ever a worse car for reliability in the Australian heat then the Opel Corsa (Holden Barina)). More importantly ... no Holden SUVs of any quality, taxis moved from the Commodore to the Camry Hybrid, and Bogan boat/horse/caravan towers moved from the Commodore to a much more capable HiLux/Ford Ranger. Pity about the loss of the 6.2L V8 Commodore though, which sold in fairly big numbers to a dedicated fan base .... great car for 2020 with petrol dirt cheap at about $A1 per litre.
@@I_hate_Vegemite I couldn’t agree more. And this element is what makes an interesting story. It was once a successful company that was ran into the ground.
I am a fan of German cars myself. Love my Golf R.
Was second only to Peugeot, who were earlier into bicycles and sewing machines, while Holden started in saddlery before moving to carriages and then car bodies. Two different paths into the industry!
I'm still running my 1983 Starlet, has the same drivetrain as the Corollas up to that point
Yes, the rear axle is good for some fun!
@@LMCarneiro And terrifying on bad roads.
Starlet is basically corolla hatchback
The Corolla was an homage to simply driving A-to-B. A simple formula; make a dull, reliable and affordable car, and the people will come. Most of us owned cheap Corollas and have fun memories, mostly because we were young and having fun as we struggled to move ahead...
I had a E9 liftback 1.3 xli from 1990. It had 137.000km on the clock and i sold it with 350.000km... without any breakdown. Loved that car. Thanks for the video!
There was a super hot Auris sold in Japan, it was called the Blade Master-G sporting a 3.5 litre V6!!
12:22 *eurobeat intensifies*
Excellent history of this car. Thank you for sharing. One of my first cars was a blue 1976 (3rd Gen) Corolla 2 door sedan with a 2T-C engine and a 4 speed manual. I have fond memories of it and wish I still had it.
I have mixed feelings about the Corolla. When I was living in the US as a college student from 2004 to 2009; Kia Rio, Honda Civic, and Toyota Corolla used to be the "go-to" cars for anyone on a tight budget who was looking for a cheap, economical, and reliable car. Fast forward 10-15 years, and now, Corolla has become more of an overpriced entry level luxury car, and has lost it's bulletproof "people's car" soul. I now live in the Netherlands, and here, a brand new Corrolla STARTS at a whopping 26,395 Euros (around 32,000 US Dollars). This is NOT people's car money. This is borderline Audi, BMW, etc. money. And for that reason, I'll never consider a Corolla. Add this to the fact that, recently both Hyundai and Kia have been beating Toyota andHonda in their own game of making affordable, reliable cars, and all of a sudden Corolla becomes irrelevant, and a Hyundai or Kia becomes a great new option. I'm not saying that Corolla is a "bad car", but to me, it sure feels like it has lost its old soul that made it so affordable and approachable yet great value. Has it also changed like this in the rest of the world?
Yes, Corolla has gone upmarket all over the world, including the USA. This is because if someone in the USA or Canada want an affordable reliable car, they buy a Hyundai or Kia like a Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Rio, or Kia Forte. New Corollas, especially in higher trims, are now for upper middle class/rich people who want a reliable premium car but don't want the attention and perceived "snob" status that driving a small BMW/Audi/Benz will give them.
Yes I am from South Africa. The Corolla is out of reach of the common average person now. Whereas 15-20 years ago it was affordable to many. Now it is German entry level premium car pricing territory. Not that I was ever a fan. Now I am happy that it is out reach of many as we have many Toyota fans out here and they can't afford it 😂 and they have to settle for Indian made cr@p like the Etios, Starlet etc
@@SherwinR89 I like the Etios, Starlet, Mahindra Pikup etc. I do not think it's cr@p at all. In fact, several of the Indian made vehicles are quite nice, I like them.
12 years ago a new 1.6 (automatic transmission) Auris cost about 21.000 Euro, I got it for about 18.000 Euro. The equivalent hybrid Corolla would cost me about 35.000 Euro today. For that price I could as well buy a GT86.
@@braetonwilson4296 The Indian made vehicles here in SA are bad in my opinion. Except for maybe the Starlet which is new on the market here. Dull and cheaply made and ugly. Compared to Korea's Kia and Hyundai they are way ahead.
The national taxi car of the Philippines! And it is well loved by many of us here.
Happy new year to everyone!
Since _Toyota Vios_ is the most widespread sedan in the entire country of the *Philippines.* I could say this is our "Southeast Asian Corolla." IMO.
@@xjamesx7047 technically true, since the Vios was originally a brand development of the Corolla sometime on the mid 2000s.
national taxi car in Afghanistan, Thailand, Macau, and many many other places, except Japan ironically.
Never realised there were so many variants of the Corolla :0 We certainly didn't see that much variety here in Australia. Over the years if anyone I knew was looking for a car, just something reliable, I'd always suggest the Corolla. The twin cam hatchback of the mid 80s was a huge hit out here, it was a bit of a screamer :) My mother has a 2006 model sedan, she doesn't do much driving in it, it's only got 56,000 kms on the clock, it's still practically new. She loves her car and wouldn't trade it for anything. I drive it at times and It's a great little car to drive. I'm 196cm tall and I can actually fit in it with good comfort. Although the A pillar is quite chunky and does obscure my view a bit. The build quality is excellent, inside and out, and in my opinion the interior is of better quality materials than recent model Corollas :P I quite like the subtle styling of the 2006 model too :)
Really enjoying your videos- they are really well made. The Corolla is a huge part of the automotive landscape here in New Zealand.
My sister went travelling in new zealand and bought an old corolla she affectionately named Dave she drove that thing over 100 miles with sod all oil in but served her extremely well. She has a reputation as a bit of a car killer but that dear old toyota held up well.
19:51 In Australia, the Scion iM was sold as the popular Corolla Ascent hatchback: Toyota E180 (2012-18)
Great info . I've a 2007 corolla. Its a god sent . nct or mot it passes it every time . a fact you should mentioned
In New Jersey. Corollas are everywhere, from the late 1980s to the lastest models. The Corollas I see the most are from late 1990s to early 2010s. No wonder dealerships are desperate to convince old Corolla owners to trade for new ones. My local Toyota dealers send me deals on trade ins all the time, but I will not relinquish my excellent 2010 Corolla LE. At 103,900 miles, my car is in fabulous shape and will last over 200,000 miles.
W000t, South Africa!! I don't know how anyone can think these are boring? While watching this I saw about 20 of them that I want, especially the AE86/Trueno and lots of the 70's and 80's ones. And I love the 1981 GT coupe sooo sooo much. Thank you for the video and Happy New Year.
Can't wait for the Civic and Accord Stories
Thank you for this, hope you get to do the Suzuki Vitara this year :)
Your research and video editing skills are amazing. Thanks very much.
Much appreciated!
In Brazil, the corolla is really expensive to afford, so it is considered a very luxurious car, and a dream for a lot of consumers, myself included...