This car basically pays for itself! Toyota Corolla hybrid review - 2023 Ascent Sport sedan
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Published 2023-03-19
The spec tested in this video review is the Ascent Sport, which is the entry-level version of the Corolla range. But with a price rise for this updated version, has the facelift brought anything worth talking about?
And why would Matt basically say that a Corolla hybrid is the best car you can buy if you drive for Uber or Amazon?
It really depends how much you like petrol-electric hybrid powertrains, because Toyota knows a thing or two (hundred million) about them.
Watch the video - there are some surprise issues and concerns with the car, but also some seriously delightful bits, too.
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Is it the right price?
02:00 What's the best competitor?
02:46 Is it the right size?
03:59 Interior
06:41 Under the bonnet
07:26 Driving
09:23 Efficiency
10:19 Is it safe?
11:04 Ownership
11:51 Verdict
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All Comments (21)
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Great run down on the Corolla sedan, you’ve helped us reassure our decision to own one.
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Great and enjoying review,as always
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After enjoying the feel of a nice leather wrapped steering wheel for 6 years, it’s impossible to go back to a urethane version. Toyota and Nissan need to lift their game and fit leather wrapped wheels from the base models upwards. If far cheaper brands can do it, so can they.
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Excellent grounded review!
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Great channel!
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recently I bought this car and part of the reason is because your review, you clearly clarified the best and things need to be consider to own this car. Personally, I feel fuel consumption 4.1L/100Km simply cannot go wrong. And It's pretty valuable if you want to sell the car three years later. Thank you Matt
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I have the facelift accent sport hybrid hatch and I love it! Like you said the steering wheel is cheap feeling but all the safety tech makes driving long distances so easy😊
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Fantastic review. I really like your presentation style and the fact that you're reviewing the car for what it is. Comfy, reliable economical transport. My only nitpick on your video is that awful 'window opening' noise between segments. It got annoying really quickly. Besides that, keep up the great reviews.
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Last year went to buy a Corolla sedan 2016 with 80-90 thousand km. Avg price was 21000-24000 in Sydney. Then went to lots of Toyota dealers. This one’s price was 28000. So decided to buy new one where base price is only 4,5 thousand different from the 2016 second hand. The least wait time got were 9 months in Newcastle. Waited 11 months and just past week arrived. So anyone wants to buy Toyota Corolla sedan hybrid, you have to wait at least 1 year.
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I like your reviews, are you NEW on here?
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I live in the UK and just had my new Toyota corolla estate hybrid ..its a great car to drive and very comfortable and it's doing 68 mph which is brilliant .in the UK I have the design model it's got all the extras you need except for blind spot mirror ....regards Bob
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Hello Matt, thanks for the review. At the 3.15second mark you open the boot, how do you do this? Is there a release button? (Previous models do not have this feature and the local Toyota dealership also think current model does not have!) Great review, shame about some backwards steps they've taken from previous models.
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I definitely think this Ascent sport is the best grade, as a Hybrid in the range. It’s not $3k more for just hybrid, over the petrol model because on the sedan you also get 7” multi dash display, rain sensing wipers, climate control, auto dimmer mirror and OTA navigation. It’s a no brainer. The SX doesn’t really offer enough to pay the extra on top, for me.
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I don't know where his prices come from, but when I look on the dealership they are 36k+ for coloured bases level ones
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I upgraded to this model from the previous model, yes it has more power and I think drives nicer and the hybrid is great on fuel.
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Good work buddy. Congratulations on your own channel :goodvibes:
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corrolla sedan vs yaris cross. which one you think better velue?
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Brilliant car ,good looking ,roomy interior and big boot ..the hybrid drives really well,and should have excellent resale value.What is a better buy in todays market ?..Only problem is a years waiting list .
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Shame they don't sell the corolla wagon in Australia, I rented one in Japan and the boot is much easier to use. Also better looking in my opinion. Hopefully we get the 2.0 hybrid in the 2024 model.
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Do you want to hire me as your camera man? Under the table payment is fine by me lol
