Safe Choice For Reliability, Value | 2021 Toyota Corolla LE Full Tour & Review
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- We don't often get the chance to drive ultra-affordable cars on TestDrive, but this week we're in the 2021 Toyota Corolla LE with the LE Upgrade Package. A new car you can buy for about $24,000 CAD.
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This week we're driving something we rarely get the chance to do, a mid-level trim on a popular consumer sedan with a focus on price. This 2021 Toyota Corolla LE comes well equipped for about $24,000.00 CAD, allowing you to buy a new car with plenty of standard safety tech while getting a full manufacturer's warranty with it. The Corolla LE has a number of safety and tech features as standard on the base L model, including Toyota's Safety Sense 2.0 which provides drivers with forward collision assist with pedestrian and bike detection, dynamic cruise control, lane departure warning, along with 10 airbags. LED headlights are standard for the Corolla.
Our LE with the LE Upgrade Package also comes with a wiper blade de-icer, 16" alloy rims, a keyless entry system with push button start, power moonroof, heated front seats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and 8" infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Qi wireless charging. Our model comes with black cloth seats, power locks, and power windows.
The 2021 Toyota Corolla LE comes with a 1.8L 4 cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive. During our review we go over the technical specs of the engine along with how this vehicle performed on our independent real-world fuel economy test.
We take the Toyota Corolla LE on a road test to go over our driving impressions of this compact consumer sedan including the interior road noise, the ride and drive, and the performance out of the engine. We discuss some of the interior design along with how the overall vehicle feels if you're in the market for this segment. We wrap up with our final thoughts on the Toyota Corolla and give some ideas as to why this continues to be such a popular vehicle, and why the resale value for it tends to be higher than other vehicles in the segment.
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A Corolla has a special price in my heart. After having so many problems with a VW Golf and a Chevy Beretta (both bought new) I purchased a Corolla. Never any problems over 160,000 miles. So good bought one for dad and then one for my sister and another for my sister. Never problems. My life changed with that first Corolla and I became successful at work. I think it had something to do with no worries for a car. Long Live Toyota. Long Live Corolla.
Thanks for sharing! That's likely why Toyota is bringing out a Corolla Cross, to try and build off the reputation of the car with a new crossover.
@@PRNTestDrive the only mistake that they did with Corolla Cross which many people cannot see is the engine choice in which they picked the 2.0 litre found in corolla SE and for SE the engine size is perfect but for the toyota cross due to its size. They could have used the 2.5 litre from the rav 4 especially for that size especially when it comes to towing capability.
@@alvinsimba734 I get your point and agree with you, but I'm not sure the Cross is quite as big as you think. It's a fairly diminutive SUV.
Awesome!
Okay. I know most enthusiasts don't get too excited about Corollas. However, I think this is a very attractive car. I think it looks better than the new Civic, but I haven't seen the latter on the road yet. Factor in very good fuel efficiency, reasonable comfort, likely high reliability, low running costs, reasonable MSRP, and strong resale, and the Corolla is a good choice for a lot of people.
Proud Corolla owner here.
I own a 2017 SE and haven’t had a problem with it yet. 🚘
Glad to hear it!
To those who see cars as toasters, this vehicle is a perfectly acceptable toaster.
It definitely is! Toyota still banks on their reputation as a selling factor, but I have to say that this Corolla at this trim/configuration makes a lot more sense than the C-HR we drove a few years ago.
Best overall vehicle. Awesome gas mileage, sleek interior and exterior, good speed and acceleration. 👍
Fair enough!
I owned this car and I love it. The only gripe I have is the shape of the headlight lens which traps snow in the winter time. It’s concave. Other than that, it is really nice to drive on the highway. Very smooth ride and you can cruise just feathering the gas at 90 mph.
Great point! That’s something that I can see happening because of the design. I’m going to keep this in mind for the winter season coming up, to see if I can look at those types of issues and test them.
@@PRNTestDrive I appreciate it. It’s mostly only a problem if I’m driving for over an hour in snowy conditions.
I was saving for a Corolla hybrid but got a great deal on a Fusion Hybrid (used) so went for that. Having rented a Corolla it's not flashy but infotainment, switches are logical and easy to use. Nice car for the money imo.
That it is! Good deals are still to be had on the Fusion since Ford's discontinued them, I know a few dealers still have leftover inventory.
you picked a FORD hybrid over a Toyota hybrid?! 😬
@@jxmar_ Yes! I know Ford doesn't have the reputation of Toyota or Honda, but that means generally Fords sell for less, especially used. I drove my Escape over a decade and it was fine no major repairs, just maintenance. My Fusion should be the same. The old thinking of American cars are junk is really over.
@@ccroy2001 you're genuinely the first person I've talked to that has had no major problems with their fords over a long period of time. Good for you!
@@jxmar_ There's F150's and Escapes in my family and they've been fine.
My corolla doesn't have a lock on the glove box. Why did Toyota remove it?
Bought this car based off the fact that I saw someone my size drive comfortably in it. Thanks 🙏🏾
Hope it works out well for you!
How tall are you fellas? Im 5’11 280 pounds, fit in honda civics well but this seems smaller smh
The only way we seem to get rid of toyotas is to total them. First was a 2010 corolla now last week 2005 rav4 with 205k on it got rear-ended, totaled. Replacing with a 2021 corolla. Here for the review. Thanks for the vid
That's certainly true when it comes to older models, not sure how the overall long-term reliability will be for the new ones but I imagine they'll be pretty similar.
Had a 1999 Camry (until mid of 2022) with 190k miles on it.
Gave it off to my local mechanic who charged peanuts for labor while taking good care of my car.
It is still running and has crossed 210k miles now.
He told me that the body will fall apart before the engine gives up.. what is Toyota feeding these things i wonder..😂
Personally, for me it has come to a stage where i scour through comments to identify people who have issues with this machine.. and i fail miserably.. darm it Toyota
While we haven't featured many vehicles from Toyota/Lexus over the years, I can probably count on one hand the number of complaints we've heard.
@@PRNTestDriveI will be doing a 5 year review of the 2020 Corolla next year so that people know what to expect
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3:00 thank you for adding that detail 😅
You're welcome.
Canadian cars are more well equipped in comparison to US model of the same trim
I agree! It depends on the manufacturer though, I find the US brands are usually better equipped in the US and often come with more choice/options.
yes because of the colder climate
Competes With Ford Fusion,Chevy Malibu,VW Jetta,Kia K5,Hyundai Elantra,Mazda 3 Sedan,Nissan Sentra or Honda Civic
Ford Fusion,Chevy Malibu,VW Jetta,Kia K5? No, they compete with the Camry.
@@yurkshirelad Owh Man
Is USD 240000 now in Sep 2022 a good price for a 30000 mile 2021 Corolla?
Sounds a bit high for the mileage, but given the current market when it comes to used cars you may not have much choice unfortunately.
@@PRNTestDrive Would you recommend buying at that price or consider some other car?
4:59 - This is what confuses me also. Why do Toyota and other carmakers not just make hybrid versions? I want the hybrid version, but around here it costs $5k more. A '21 Corolla LE costs $20K, and the new '22 Hybrids are $25K.
A lot of manufacturers charge more for the Hybrids, one of the few vehicles we've tested recently that doesn't make it as painful was the Hyundai Tucson, as the higher trims in Canada are available only as a hybrid and work out to be roughly the same price as other vehicles in that segment without the hybrid option. We're currently driving the Toyota Highlander Hybrid this week and it is pricey, but only $2,000 more than the non-hybrid.
the corolla hybrid starts at 23k and can go up to 26 if you add the premium interior and some accessories
Location varies with inventory I guess. The '21 Hybrids are all gone. Since the '22's are so new, they are priced at $25K.
$2k more is more reasonable. Right now, because we're in between '21 and '22 it's $5k more where I am.
I suppose it depends on your market. I'm looking at Toyota Canada's website, the 2022 Hybrid is $100 more (Base MSRP) than the 2021, and the Premium Package on it has gone up by $70. The other trims have all gone up by $100 also.
The new le comes with sunroof standard!
Good to know!
Would you recommend this car over a 2020 Honda Ex ?
I assume you mean a Civic. Both are ok cars, not my top choice but you can't really go wrong with either one.