I leased a 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback at the end of 2021 after having only Toyotas (mostly Corollas.) two days ago all my warning lights came on on my dashboard and yesterday it stranded me and wouldn’t start. Thank god I leased it, I’m definitely going back to Toyota next year.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

I'm a big Toyota fan myself. If there is a Toyota choice of a type of car I am looking for, I buy the Toyota. My love for my Maverick Hybrid truck may end if Toyota comes out with a small hybrid truck.....

Just got my 23 hatch in crush blue and im loving it. Had it since the 26th and at about 325 miles so far and im impressed coming from a passed down 2002 ES300. Android auto is great, the new infotainment screen is much more responsive than the 2022 i had test driven while waiting for my 23 to get in, stock tires could be better but theyre good enough. Drove to visit family for new years about 3 hrs from home and was getting over 40mpg, even driving a little more spirited at some points of the trip haha

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

It is an impressive little car.

Nice video. Calmy spoken and easy to watch. Thanks

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The car has been great for us.

I got one and love it, the one I have is the SE model congratulations on your toy.

The used car market is insane right now, so I think you made the right choice with spending just a little bit extra and getting something you know will last a while. I love hatchbacks and had no idea Toyota was making them for Corollas. And the SE comes with so many built in features.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

My whole family loves this car.

@madgodzilla12465

9 ай бұрын

Just helped my sister shop around for one. Best deal I could find within 200 miles of me was a 2019 hatchback se with 60k miles for 18 thousand...yeah she just got a brand new 2023 se instead for 25k after all the dealer fees and ect

Just bought one myself you do great videos!

@GearGadgetExperiments

7 ай бұрын

Congrats! My son LOVES this car. I am waiting for him to go off to college so it can be mine. Haha

I bought my Corolla SE hatchback in April 2019, so I've been driving it for 4 years. It's fast and sporty for a Corolla and a great car all around for the money!

@GearGadgetExperiments

11 ай бұрын

My son loves the Corolla.

Nice review and you sound like an awesome dad. I’m 6’2” in height and am wondering if the Corolla sedan would be more comfortable for me.

@GearGadgetExperiments

7 ай бұрын

I don't think you will be comfortable in the back seat of either car. My son is 6'0" and he loves the car. I think the hatchback is a cooler looking car than the sedan.

Great video! Interested to know how tall you are in terms of the leg space in the back? I've just ordered mine in the same colour and will have a 5 & 7 year old in the back.

@GearGadgetExperiments

7 ай бұрын

I am 5'8". Your kids will be plenty comfortable in the back. My son put HS buddies in the back. haha

I wonder if the golf clubs would fit if you took the privacy cover off and laid them diagonally across resting on one of the back head rests. I also like the "golf club test" because if you have car seat in the back for kids its not always easy to just move the seat down.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

It is really close. You might fit if you don't use a big cart bag and you may have to remove your driver and 3 wood

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Here is the an update on the golf bag fit. I was able to fit it after all. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3yZrqWMocaZYaw.html

@ryanstykalo4162

Жыл бұрын

Awesome and thank you. Great video

Thanks for sharing your video nice car i owned a 2010 matrix 2.4 suppose to be a Corolla hatchback but toyota decided to use the matrix name instead but already discontinued but in Canada very popular but in the USA not popular and toyota have to discontinued but this time toyota decided to use the Corolla hatchback but the matrix is very nice drive but the interior materials very cheap and alot bigger interior than the Corolla hatchback take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

The matrix was one of the used cars I was looking to buy. Not sure why it wasn't more popular. Seems like a great car too.

All the Corolla hatches are made in Japan which is a big plus as well.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

I did not know that. Indeed a plus!

@microminiskirt

Жыл бұрын

I would rather have a Japanese car that was made/assembled in Japan than say the Corolla sedan that is made in Mississipi.🤢🤮I don't like the Camry styling but the Camry is made in America-Kentucky???

@joelthorne7434

7 ай бұрын

@@microminiskirt Some Japan-built Corolla sedans make their way to US dealers. Look for a “J” VIN.

Just received my 23 xse hatch and love it.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

My son LOVES this car. I am really impressed with it also.

@muchodinero8273

Жыл бұрын

How much is it?

@LinuxKali1114

Жыл бұрын

I paid sticker for mine which was about 29k with a few dealer add ons.

@muchodinero8273

Жыл бұрын

@@LinuxKali1114 thanks, and you mean 29kUSD + tax right?

@LinuxKali1114

Жыл бұрын

@@muchodinero8273 yep.

I will go with the XSE for the better stereo from factory, fog lights, blindspot warning system standard. The only item I don't care for on XSE are those 18 inch wheels and tires that come standard on the XSE.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

I think the XSE has the cool spoiler too.

@microminiskirt

Жыл бұрын

@@GearGadgetExperiments I think it's a $395 option?🤔 But purely cosmetic in nature and adds weight??

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

I had to buy what was on the lot. But for an extra $400 I would have bought it. Cosmetically worth it ;)

thank you!

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Your Corolla has a 2 liter high compression dual injected engine borrowed from the Lexus UX200. Also has a special Lexus CVT with a physical first gear which gives you great off the line acceleration. What's interesting is that the Corolla sedan actually has more cargo space and more rear legroom than the Corolla hatchback.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Great car. That is interesting about the size compared to the sedan.

@user-pj8em4gu6v

Жыл бұрын

The sedans are all made in the U.S. or Mexico. The hatchbacks are made in Japan. Peace of mind when you see Made in Japan. Not so much with the others.

@braetonwilson4296

Жыл бұрын

@@user-pj8em4gu6v Corolla sedans are made in the USA or Japan. There are no Corolla sedans made in Mexico. Please don't spread lies.

@user-pj8em4gu6v

Жыл бұрын

@@braetonwilson4296 couldn’t remember if it was USA or Mexico hence I used or and no lies spread. All Corolla sedans sold in the states are assembled here in the states and zero from Japan. The starting number on sedans starts with a number which confirms this. All hatchbacks VIN numbers start with J.

@braetonwilson4296

Жыл бұрын

@@user-pj8em4gu6v Again you're spreading lies. There are several 2023 Corolla sedans that have a VIN that start with J.

Corolla Hatchback looks so beautiful. I ordered my SE 3 months ago. Still waiting for my local dealer to call me lol

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Haha. It is a great car. Worth the wait

@timcoleman3421

Ай бұрын

Did it ever come in? How do you like it?

I'm bummed that Toyota nixed the manual transmissions in the 2023 hatchback ! Looks like I'll be hunting for a 2022 LE with three pedals.

@GearGadgetExperiments

11 ай бұрын

Indeed, the manual clutch is becoming extinct. But the paddle shifters are pretty cool on this.

Love the car! Do you think the boot will fit 2 checked luggage suitcases?

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Maybe. If you have them both upright.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Update on luggage fit. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3yZrqWMocaZYaw.html

Could you possibly do a trunk test with suitcases? I havent been able to find anything online. Can I get 2 Checked Bags in the trunk without getting the enhanced cargo option?

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Will see what I can put together

@azprkeys

Жыл бұрын

@@GearGadgetExperimentsSounds good! Thank you sir! my toyota dealer is giving me msrp while honda is $2k marked up, so I wanted to make sure the slightly smaller car would still be alright for my needs

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Luggage space update kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJaWxc2rZKuWqNY.html

Where Corolla vagon for US market,I want one!

I love my 2024

Very nice.

I reserved one a few weeks ago. Hasn’t arrived yet. How do you turn off the lane assist?

@GearGadgetExperiments

10 ай бұрын

From the steering wheel controls, you can scroll to your settings and disable it.

@Alaska_Gal

10 ай бұрын

@@GearGadgetExperimentsthank you!

Do you think an adult road bike would fit in the hatch with the seats down?

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

If you don't remove the front wheel, no. If you remove the front wheel, probably. If you remove both wheels, for sure.

"gears shift very smooth" its a cvt lmao of course its smooth, very true though paddle shifters on a cvt is rare, but shows that Toyota really listens to what their customers care about

What color is your Matrix...er, I mean Corolla hatchback? :) Looks sharp!

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

yes, it does remind me of the old Matrix. haha. Magnetic Gray Metallic. I really like the color.

Any thoughts on putting a roof rack on that?

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

No thoughts of a rack at the moment.

Does it have simulating gear shift like automatic?

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Paddle shifters simulate gear shifting well.

Where is the exhaust coming out? It looks a bit weird without it.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

It is pretty well hidden. Integrated with the lower portion of the bumper

@Countrymusicnumber1

Жыл бұрын

@@GearGadgetExperiments Thanks! I hope that doesn't result in overheating down the line. Great review, I'm interested in purchasing the car.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Oops. I am wrong. My base model is not itegrated in the lower bumper. It is just hidden behind it. Haha

Great colour, Don’t know why Canada doesn’t import it

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Really? You can't get this car in Canada?

I like this Toyota Corolla much better than your Maverick.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

I think Corolla is pretty nice.

what's the price?

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

About 23k. Msrp

hopefully my bmx bike fits in the back without having to take one of the wheels off

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

That will be close.

UPDATE on hatchback space kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3yZrqWMocaZYaw.html

It's funny you don't care one iota about the engine or the fact it has 169hp.

@GearGadgetExperiments

Жыл бұрын

Haha. The funny thing is, I am afraid the car is TOO fast since my son will be the primary driver. I honestly would have been ok with 130hp and 50 MPG (hwy).

Toyota did cheap job looks like 2018 inside,my 06 Bmw better inside

Looks like an engine 😅😅🤣