One of the best reviewers out there for a small channel! Super informative! To me this car feels like the perfect balance of sportiness and also just normal everyday car you can drive around. These cars are exceptionally rare and expensive here because you can only get it through gray import dealers sadly...

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that. Appreciate your kind words! I've been in the game for almost 15 years, but decided to have a crack on my own - and it's going well so far. Oh, where are you mate?

superb review. i dont even subscribe to car channels but i have to yours it was that good.

Hey Camby! Been a long time! Lol Great job on the channel, you present very well! Subbed and keen to see where you take it! Wishing you all the success in the future from the fam in Cooma!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate - just a Cooma bloke living the dream! 🙏 Heaps of fun making these vids, lots more in the works. No VLs though. Unless there is enough demand…! 😜

@nicksalzke9729

Жыл бұрын

Haha good on you! VL's long gone lol, into the soobies pretty hard these days, love to see your thoughts if review the new wrx!

Doesn't matter what you think of these cars, the corolla or the cross, as you won't be able to buy one for 12-24 months. When you do finally get one, the dealer will try and stitch you up and say the price has gone up 4 grand.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

It could be the case, though Toyota reckons supply will improve in the second part of the year.

@snowstanden9921

5 ай бұрын

Funny, I just bought one and am taking delivery on Friday. If you buy what they have in stock, you don’t have to wait. Though, you have to accept what they have.

1 thing I would like any reviewer to at least touch on is resale value. It is a factor for many when purchasing. Glad you did.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lot5953

Жыл бұрын

Almost all Toyota models have good resale value

excellent review Matt, I would like to see a comparison review of hybrids likes of RAV4, Haval H6 etc.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I would love to do comparisons - and I plan to, if that’s what the community is craving! Just focusing on building up a bit of a catalogue of single-car tests first. Thanks for being a part of it!

Saw a blue one today. Very beautiful looking 💙

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

It’s a stunner.

fantastic honest review, in SA the specs and warranty are a bit different

Hi Matt, like your review would you be able to maybe show the lights on and indicator lights on in the reviews.

Good review and I like your channel Can you review Toyota Highlander (kluger) hybrid please Thanks

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for the compliment. I will aim to get a Kluger through at some point. They are a bit hard to get at the moment. Likely going to have a crack at the new turbo one. Should be fun! Stay tuned!!

I just want a new car that last a good 15 years :)

amazing review, just wish the updated australian corolla gets the 10.5 inch infotainment european corolla gets

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you - yes, it is a shame Toyota seems to hand us the dregs on some of these update models.

Congratulations on the new channel. Great and comprehensive review. This is a car we are considering at the moment (wait times are scary though). Any idea when the new CH-R will be coming?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! Yeah the wait times are insane. If you haven’t already, a hot tip is to call around to dealers outside of your area, especially if you live in a city. Often you might find a regional dealer has stock on hand or easier to order. I don’t think the new-gen C-HR is all that close to being launched here. If you’re not averse to it, and thinking maybe a compact SUV could be suitable, the new Qashqai impressed the heck out of me - review on it soon!!

Hey Matt. Would you be able to fold down the seats in your reviews. :)

It's a shame you don't have the Corolla touring sports over there it eliminates the downfall of the hatchback ie large boot and spacious back seats but it's only made in the UK for the European Market toyota could easily sell tons of these cars in other countries, I've had one for a couple of years a great car nice to drive so comfortable excellent hybrid system and easily exceed the claimed mpg I've had 85 mpg on a few occasions averages about 65 also good quality interior and well built

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I TOTALLY AGREE! The wagon would be great - and fill a nice niche for those who don’t want another bloody SUV.

Im curious, you managed to get a baby seat into the back seat, which other reviews have stated it was an issue. Are you able to comfortably get a baby seat behind the drivers side as well. I'm just curious since im shorter at 173. Yaris Cross vs this toyota hatch ZR, which one do you think is better.

In the USA market this car does not exist. There is a Corolla XSE hatchback with 2.0 gasoline engine. I love the interior in this hybrid interior but I want a petrol model which doesn't offer this red interior.

I wish the hybrid hatchback corolla would make its way to the US.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I'll put in a good word for you.

The Corolla has the touring version which is the same car with a large boot and 13cm more in length. The hatch back version is a great city car. I bought one as a second car that my wife uses and have the larger family car for everything else.

@therightcar

8 ай бұрын

Toyota sadly doesn’t sell that variant in Australia. There are plenty of private import businesses bringing them in, too. Maybe I should review one?

@marcducati

8 ай бұрын

@@therightcar oh now I understand. It's a shame because the the touring actually resolves all the issues of head room, rear leg room and boot space. In Switzerland and France it amounts for about 60 to 70 % of sales. It's a terrific family car and if you want a second smaller the hatch is nicer looking and more nimble with a shorter wheelbase. But both are great...Hey it's a Toyota, what do you expect 😀

@Ford_TImelord

2 ай бұрын

@@therightcar Please do a test of the touring although in Australia the Grey market version is from Japan that is shorter than the European version of the Touring. Its quite a compelling package as it fixes a lot of the shortcomings of the hatch regarding the tight interior.

Lovely Car.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

Servicing is now $245 instead of $205. I picked up my new ZR hybrid sedan last week and had to correct my dealer when they said it was $205 ...

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Why did you correct them? Shame that changed so recently!

@seunjinbing

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar So they could update their printout from 2021 ...

@johndeveraux8472

Жыл бұрын

Does the sedan get parking sensors in this update like the hatch?

@seunjinbing

Жыл бұрын

@@johndeveraux8472 lol no. $800 option

Good review! We had a 2019 Corolla ZR petrol hatchback. And was looking at upgrading to this new refresh model. But I was disappointed it was pretty much the same. It has bigger screen, new infotainment system, digital cluster, new front-end exterior. Nothing that would convince me to upgrade to another Corolla. And the bootspace is definitely lacking. So, ended up getting a Hyundai N Fastback! Which surprisingly has plenty bootspace! Its has a good mix of daily and spirited driving!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Wow! That is quite a shift from a Corolla. Good one - I’m sure you’ll love it!!

Thanks for the review. I’ve always read the Corolla has a lovely supple ride until now. In this ZR trim you mentioned the ride is quite firm. Is there THAT much of a difference in the wheel and tyre combo vs the Ascent Sport grade? Secondly, how would you rate the high speed road noise vs an i30?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! The ZR wheel and tyre package is going to pick up the little sharpies more than the lower spec models. But it was the road noise that annoyed me most. It’s been a while since I drove an i30, but from memory the Hyundai was a smidge quieter.

I'm considering this car. Wether should I get hybrid or normal one. Hybrid it'll cost more and battery maintenance and replacement factore too. Will my fuel saving over the years will benefit it or will just go to the hybrid maintenance or possibly battery replacement?

@therightcar

Ай бұрын

Are you planning on driving 50,000km a year? Or are you planning to hang on to the car for 10 years or more? Only then would I consider the replacement battery to be a serious factor. It’s like $2500 for a replacement. You’ll save that much in fuel over 5 years.

The one question I had didn't get answered....Do the rear seats go down to give more room in the hatch?

@seunjinbing

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Where is the unique peacock black colour? and why have they removed the rear air conditioning?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

“Eclipse Black” is still available. Rear vents have never been offered in this generation hatchback.

LC300 review please

I noticed at 7.49 the hybrid Toyota logo on the engine, mine doesn’t have it. Does anyone else have this missing?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a hybrid Corolla?

@Exxodus74

Жыл бұрын

Australia. Hybrid zr, brand new

What color is this hatchback? Is it classic silver with the black roof?

@seunjinbing

Жыл бұрын

Silver Pearl with optional black roof

i heard the wait time is 24 months for this, is it true?

@robertceroli3512

Жыл бұрын

Yes that applies to bulk of the Toyota range part of the problem is that they bought by scalpers /flippers not sure what the percentage is but there's no shortage of new Toyota on the private market

@96libertytt

Жыл бұрын

@@robertceroli3512 Noticing this myself. Its becoming like Lego collecting.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Love that reference!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah there are stories out there if you search “Toyota wait times Australia” you should get a good indication of how long the expected waits are for different models.

We don’t get the Corolla hatch hybrid in the US. Nor any of the hatches you mentioned.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Buy a… Sentra? They still have that? Kia Forte? Not as a hatch?

@sixpooltube

Жыл бұрын

And no Yaris or Yaris hybrid. And no Honda Fit. And no Suzuki Jimny. All we get are fat cars.

No Corolla suv in the UK. Bigger than what I’d want anyway

Can i use corolla hatch for uber driving?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

You can. A sedan would be better. Sedan review coming soon!!

@247Coby

Жыл бұрын

I used a 2016 Corolla for uber driving for about 5 years. The booth is not big enough when you have a family going to the airport

The auto makers have been allowed to get away with lying to the public about the fuel efficiency of their cars. So far I've only seen ONE test where the reviewer was blown away by the consumption actually matching the claim. All others lament the fact that the figures given are far too optimistic. What is needed is a law or laws adopted right across the world that forces these auto makers to report on a standardized route for a particular country - morning and evening rush hour driving, weekend driving and one open road driving test. ICE cars are not going to vanish overnight, no matter the loud screaming by the climate change fundis. So I think it'll still be interesting if such laws ever get adopted - but knowing human nature - I don't think it ever will - there's too much money under the table going around. Then of course with electric vehicles there can be no hiding - the battery either lasts so long or it leaves the driver stranded. No bones about it.

Too bad it’s not sold in the USA!

It used to be the right car for me. I've owned 3 of them in the past. Now, no more. I need more space in my back-seat and booth.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Does that mean a… gulp… SUV?

@247Coby

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar Not for now. I switched it up to the Kia Cerato. It meets my current needs for size and practicality.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Go Souths! :)

Nice review but that infotainment system looks dated😊

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yep, there’s a 10.5 inch unit in Europe. We don’t get it. Sad.

@lukelawrence6007

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar one in Europe is better its in newer Lexus cars

All good except for the godawful 2000s tv screen they glued to the dashboard

Why buy a Corolla and ruin ride with low profiles, but silly but I’m 52 so getting a bit old for crashy rides 😂

@therightcar

6 ай бұрын

It’s not what I’d call crashy!

Or buy both.

@therightcar

6 ай бұрын

I guess?

The Cross is for 4 people. But if you only drive your wife around then Hatch is fine.

@therightcar

6 ай бұрын

What if your wife only drives you around?

A strange but nevertheless pertinent criteria any new car review should take into account nowadays is wait times. I just don't have the patience Toyota requires me to have, sorry. On the bright side, me not considering a Toyota reduces demand on the clearly overtaxed Toyota production line, which I suppose means I am helping reduce those waiting times for those who do want a new Toyota. Not all heroes wear capes. You're all very welcome! :D

@therightcar

3 ай бұрын

The problem is that wait times fluctuate and aren’t relevant in terms of timeliness. I understand your frustration though.

Pros for hybrid AWD. Cons for engine noise and motion sickness due to regenerative braking.

No spare tyre, Toyota just lost me

type r

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully a review coming of that one, too!

Excellent review! In mid-March, my BMW X1 XDrive20i M Sport is arriving! It wouId be amazing if you could review the car and give your expert opinion!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about this just yesterday. Will try and tee one up!

@THEAC83

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar that wouId be Christmas come early if you can get your hands on one and review it! Thank you!!

This guy has no idea, it's a good car he's just being like this for views

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

You have no idea. I have reviewed cars for 14 years and I know what I’m on about - I drive 200 cars a year.

I know I'm late to the party as you chanel has been out for a few weeks but you car journos are like footiy player and bikies you chop and change clubs or even worse you form your own chapter what ever happened to club loyalty

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Hi mate. You’re certainly not late to the party - in fact, we’re just kicking things off!! 😅 As for the chopping and changing like footy players - have you ever been told “you’re not part of the team moving forward”? That’s what happened at my last gig, and I was there for five years. Redundant, apparently. I took that as the push I needed to get out and do my own thing - and this is it! Hope you stick around, because I plan to!

@zaamuro8408

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar I think there might be an assumption by some that you've left CarExpert, which is not the case and that you're still a contributor there.

Stop lying about your height

@therightcar

11 ай бұрын

Dingus. I’m 6’0” tall.

@brobiv2452

11 ай бұрын

I just calculated your height using some parts of the car, ur not 6 ft@@therightcar

Cars are so expensive in Australia

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Where are you watching from, Nick?

@GAZZA55

Жыл бұрын

Come to new zealand they are even more expensive by about $4000.