My girlfriend makes fun of me because I watch all these car reviews, but when we get a new car and I'm able to tell her how many Twinkies we can tote, she'll be thanking me!!!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

That makes you a smart man Mario!

@Mario_Gillette

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides that's what I keep telling her!! Lol

@victordasilva5255

3 жыл бұрын

Mario Gillette she controls the Twinkie bro....don’t forget that

@perenniallong

3 жыл бұрын

lmfao

@gtrzdaddy

3 жыл бұрын

Twinkies n some mushrooms for ya

That actually looks pretty decent. Could use some more power for that kind of price, though

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@midnightquest9758

3 жыл бұрын

They have to try harder than that to compete with the WRX . You get 100 more horsepower and AWD , I love Subaru. Good review

@Ben-mq8ug

3 жыл бұрын

Even a Kia Forte GT you have more HP, and similar features.

@Ben-mq8ug

3 жыл бұрын

Nick Chavez I have a WRX... this Toyota’s doesn’t stand a chance. I even have the CVT lol

@gregholman2930

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ben-mq8ug I Was Thinkin' The Same Exact Thing!

*The collora looks good but getting that for $30k is too expensive for me* 😩

@mustyali9529

3 жыл бұрын

Expensive for sure

@BoopSnoot

3 жыл бұрын

@@mustyali9529 For $30K, you could get a GLI Autobahn with the black package in DCT or stick.

@geo5106

3 жыл бұрын

30k definitely not worth it for that. That pricing is more realistic for a Corolla GR.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

$26k

@MegaShanes1

3 жыл бұрын

Why dont you get a brain

The apex looks amazing, but Toyota is literally taking everybody to the cleaners by charging everyone extra money for a body kit and the same Engine as the lower end corollas. Toyota hit it out of the park with the looks category but no more power meh I’ll pass.

@catmeme4life220

3 жыл бұрын

Just so you know, body kit adds 5 Hp

@Monkeyseemonkey79

3 жыл бұрын

@@catmeme4life220 + the extra turbo boost from the black rims

@johnwalck3133

3 жыл бұрын

Remember when trd meant Toyota RACING Development? Toyota seems to have forgotten that “racing” is more than a body kit...

@catmeme4life220

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnwalck3133 thats what i am been saying. the car is not worth the money, it seems to me that everyone think the only reason we don't like the car is that we can't afford it. I'd be paying extra for the Camry trd than spending on a bodykited corolla.

@Shawn_Magara

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

That is not a performace car, its just a normal sedan with a body kit

@Talisayin

3 жыл бұрын

True. 169hp on 3000lbs isn’t really “performance oriented”

@jrag1000

3 жыл бұрын

Basically, HP is still 169. It's a regular corolla. haha Toyota always pulls this trick.

@chasem7889

3 жыл бұрын

It is like the Celica with the “Action Package “...

@hemiplow1297

3 жыл бұрын

A toyota celica gts from the 2000s could beat it

@jrag1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@Talisayin actually, 169 hp is nice, but not for over $30k... Compare it to a late model Tiburon, what did they make? 186 hp? And that was v6... and the celica GTS made 194?

I like how Joe drives it like he stole it

@rockforhall2206

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 Chase me if u can!

@gregholman2930

3 жыл бұрын

I think Joe been watchin' too many Asian Petrol Head Vids, Lol!

@remissiveslave

3 жыл бұрын

Something that slow you need to drive it like you stole it.

Beautiful car... but still has the same hp as the base se models lol

@snider2588

3 жыл бұрын

I agree it's a beautiful car but for 29000 for the CVT and it still have the same horsepower as a base with a 2.0 engine bro really a couple more thousand you can get a Honda Accord sport hell even the Honda Civic SI is faster come on Toyota you can at least at the very least make it 200 hp like the BRZ...... I'm sorry I just checked the Honda Accord Sport 1.5 turbo is only 27,000 and it's faster than this

@corey_roberts7671

3 жыл бұрын

You are worried about HP on a Corolla? 😂

@snider2588

3 жыл бұрын

@@corey_roberts7671 bro and you're not worried about it???.... you can't really call yourself a car guy if you're not worried about HP in any car that you spending extra money on.... just think about it what if you bought a Civic Type R and it had the same HP as the base 1.5 Turbo and it cost $10,000 more would you get it???.... would you be concerned....think about it... basically you're spending all that extra money for body kits and pretty much that's it but don't get me wrong it looks sick from the base but that's it

@MAAtx

3 жыл бұрын

@@snider2588 I think it’s fun to push slow cars and drive them fast 🤷‍♂️.

@awspaws2846

3 жыл бұрын

If anything less 😭

It’s all fun and games until the rice-a-broni’s start chopping off the mufflers on this

@cloroxbleach885

3 жыл бұрын

They can’t afford it lmao 😂 30k sheesh

@1221Ralph

3 жыл бұрын

@@cloroxbleach885 in time lol. The 10th gen finally got cheap enough for these ricer bros to start chopping them up.

@80s_Boombox_Collector

3 жыл бұрын

At least it already comes with black rims, so they won't need to plasti-dip them.

I am driving my Corolla S for 10 years now, love this Apex one, Toyota i am still your fan. Thanks for another nice video Joe !

Scotty Kilmer’s m3 LOL

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

BINGO!

Same engine as an SE trim? Where is the "performance"? All I see is an overprice factory body kit.

@ugh2668

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr... for 26k I would go with the Hyundai Elantra N-line with the unique 1.6l turbo 201hp... at least you are actually getting performance from the performance package.

@diegosoto8620

3 жыл бұрын

@@ugh2668 I would just buy a Mazda 3 turbo that’s has awd 250hp and 320lbft

@googlewolly

3 жыл бұрын

@@diegosoto8620 Yeah, the new ones are sick.

@NS-cy1hh

3 жыл бұрын

@@ugh2668 Or get a f30 bmw 335i for 26k with 300 hp if you really want something sporty.

The collora looks good but getting that for $30,000 is Waste of money.

@onh1137

3 жыл бұрын

Gorge Noah I don't see it as a waste of money probably not your car type or can't afford it

@user-lu2nr3kf8f

3 жыл бұрын

Gorge Noah go get yourself a job

@onyimahumphery1961

3 жыл бұрын

😅 What job with the current economic downfall! That car price is outrageous not worth it

@onh1137

3 жыл бұрын

I've been making a lot lately through crypto trading which is my main source of capital for real estate.

@samcrac3371

3 жыл бұрын

Oliver Williams Nice. Investing in stock market is just something else I've been thinking of moving to crypto but got confused due to fluctuations in price.

This guy is the best. Passionate about quality videos and it shows every single time.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher! I really appreciate you saying that and being part of the Raiti's Rides family!

Like the drive by shots, nice break from the standard video structure. (I like the standard video structure, but also the drive by) Good videos, thanks.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Orion! I will try to implement them more.

Some times I hate being at work and being unable to see videos, but man have I been looking forward to this review

Bought one of these after watching your review and been a fan of you ever since. Thanks for doing what you do!!

This is a nice middle ground between the regular and GR Corolla coming up. Very nice! Thanks for the awesome review.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you letting em share it with you!

Joe, "you gotta coordinate"! LOL You and Corolla color matching today. Black, grey and bronze .

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Serendipity! LOL

Just bought a Cement grey color one .. seriously fun car to drive. handles great . Thanks for all your reviews !

love your videos, your energy, your knowledge of cars.

I like that it's a naturally aspirated engine which means the reliability factor is there. For the most part for the money that we're spending here, I would think that Toyota could offer us at least 200 hp and still keep it naturally aspirated. I'm really impressed with the mpg of this design if it really gets that. Some of us working folks have long commutes every day going back and forth to work and how cool to have a little bit of everything in one car. Some folks forget that by having big power in a small car like this, you sacrifice fuel efficiency and reliability which defeats its purpose. Great review...!!! 🙂

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective!

@k24z7_

3 жыл бұрын

There is a reason why the civic si has been one of the best sporty cars, 200 HP NA with a 6 speed LSD, with a couple bolt one, they will make easy 250-270 crank HP, I don't see any other brand that could produce that kind of power with a NA 4 banger

@hemiplow1297

3 жыл бұрын

@@k24z7_ jeezz 240whp? U sure that's without cams?

@MaxxVelo

2 жыл бұрын

With the 86 moving up in power, this car shouldve took the 200hp space.

Nicest Corolla I've seen in a hot minute.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!

This black colour with the bronze design looks stunning ♥️♥️😍😍

Raiti I've been seeing you in my Google discover page. Your channel has grown alot

Toyota: Supra “nah don’t need a manual” Corolla “nEEds IT” Love that logic 😂🤣

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@nsbioy

3 жыл бұрын

The Corolla is a Toyota

@aaromon43

3 жыл бұрын

it's infuriating. 2 pedals in the real sports car, 3 in an economy car..

@righteousron9570

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I didn't get that crap either. Toyota muffed the A90 supra big time. Toyotas first mistake was getting in bed with bmw

@nsbioy

3 жыл бұрын

@@righteousron9570 getting in bed with BMW is not necessarily a bad thing by itself, but what was conceived this time from that relationship is indeed questionable.

I really like th car but the power isnt there. I would say a solid 200 for this car would be perfect

@BedazzledChanclas

3 жыл бұрын

Be careful when you say that. Because that one annoying guy will comment saying that it needs to be a twin turbo AWD with 600 HP 🙄 Those guys are so annoying. Two engine choices would be good for this imo: 1.6t at 200HP and 190lbs of torque, two transmission options: 6 speed manual and 7 or 8 speed auto (pretty much veloster turbo specs) 2.0 naturally aspirated 180hp and 170lbs of torque, and also two transmission options: manual and 7 or 8 speed auto. A 1.6t in this car would be a perfect competitor for the veloster turbo for sure

@blackclint1

3 жыл бұрын

if they up the power its going to burn more gas. and toyota is trying to give the new coroalla as much power as it can with out burning a lot of gas so 169 hp is the best they can do

@BedazzledChanclas

3 жыл бұрын

clinton c More horsepower doesn’t always mean it’s going to be less fuel efficient

@johnf.2185

3 жыл бұрын

​@@blackclint1 The 2.5L engine in the camry has 203 hp and almost the same mpg numbers as the corolla 2L [31]City [38]Highway [33]Combined-Corolla vs [27]City [38]Highway [34] Combined-Camry

@SINE382

3 жыл бұрын

ClodFillet you won’t get those torque numbers for a naturally aspirated 2.0 just not enough displacement. I’ve wondered this with Mazda and even Toyota. The 2.0l in the miata has a 7600rpm redline and makes 181 hp and 156fpt. I think something around that spec would be perfect similar to what made the old civics so much fun you have that whole rev limiter to play with and still when you look at fuel mileage it’s incredible. Honda lost me as a customer when they put the 1.5t in the new si 🤮

Got it the other day with the cement color and I’m loving it😍

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats and thanks for sharing that info.

I’m a Toyota fan and buyer. Currently have a Lexus IS. So I say this with respect, but honesty - No version of the corolla is a performance sedan for anyone wondering.

I like that it pops when you rev it so imagine putting and exhaust on it it’s gone be popping even louder

@RaitisRides

2 жыл бұрын

You know it!

This car looks beautiful, I'm glad Toyota is bringing back the sport heritage of the Corolla

@ShadKS18XL

3 жыл бұрын

It is already a sin jut to put "sport heritage" and "Corolla" in the same comment.

Damn! Joe is getting crazy on that 1st corner right there making them tires squeal 👍👍

Nice looking Corolla. Sounds pretty good too. I guess Toyota finally took notice of people saying they just make boring cars and stepped up their game. Love the content by the way, long time subscriber to your channel it's good to see you growing by the day.

Idk but I think reasonable price for this car is at least 24,000$ kinda like the civic si (25,000), 30,000$ is a little too much.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

@80s_Boombox_Collector

3 жыл бұрын

Civic Si shits all over this, with more power, LSD, and better handling.

Another great review and way to score the manual Joe! $26,000 with rev matching. That is actually a really good value. That's what I'm talking about! Again, well done sir. Well done.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your great support! I really appreciate it!

Good reviewer.. better then the other car reviewers -Charlie from Canada

I appreciate the white interior door locks and how it matches the white card

Yo. Love the apex shoes touch

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Why Toyota has been skimping on the Corolla's horsepower through the decades is beyond me. An economical Corolla, fine, but they should also offer a real "performer" trim, even naturally aspirated. If only that one had at least 200-210. Pluses with the manual, legroom and headroom, storage room, and some. But only 169 like the rest of the Corolla lineup? It sure doesn't look like a sleeper, but it does sleep compared to others in the same segment.

@nats50

3 жыл бұрын

@AOMechMarine AOMechMarine If I wanted a Honda, I wouldn't have bothered writing about this. This is for those who insists on a Toyota, specifically a Corolla.

@arrow_wane

3 жыл бұрын

Renato Maniago i agree, especially for the “sportier” trims there should be some kind of power bump. It doesn’t make sense to me to pay more for the same power

Love this station love most of your videos

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren! I appreciate your support!

Congratulations 🎊 you’re the first one to show this car ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

@ 11:50 “Once you’re done playing with your balls” anyone? 😂 Love you Raiti’s Rides. Great content as always!

Did I just hear him chirp second?! In a Corolla?! Legend status achieved!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! You are really awesome!

I really love to see all your videos I'm just not sure which car I want to buy.

You are honestly the greatest car reviewer of all time. You review every single detail. Switch to Auto dealership sales?

This is a beautiful Toyota, they've come a long way with their styling. I wish they'd refresh the corolla hatch with a turbo

11:51 I can’t say that without laughing, 😂😂😂😂😂

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad that I can bring some laughs to you Kenny!

Joe I really like how that Toyota Carolla Apex Sounds and how it takes off👍👍

Just subbed. Love your reviews. Hope you get to half a million subs soon! You deserve it.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining the Raiti's Rides family!

Simulating gears is far less important in a CVT than sounding like a normal engine and transmission to me. They should simulate that.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Good call!

@original__gmebvy

3 жыл бұрын

Blame the folks that didn’t like the fact that the engine and the car “wasn’t shifting and because of that I think my car is broken” mentality

@joshuabenjaminscott2365

3 жыл бұрын

@@original__gmebvy smh. If it's accelerating what's the problem.

@NattyPi

3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Favreau this is a manual though

@tails300

3 жыл бұрын

Raiti's Rides you were wrong when you said the CVT has ten simulated gears. The first gear is an actual fixed gear not simulated, after that the rest is CVT. (I have a 2020 SE if you were asking).

I was gonna rag on it because of the power but I keep forgivig it because of the good look and serious handling. Looks like a real blast to daily drive and not get speeding tickets.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

That is a good way to look at it.

dude you’re an amazing car reviewer ngl

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! You are so really awesome! I appreciate the support!

Nice review Joe, but my Fiesta ST blows the doors off that, I saw a white one today and it looked real nice, so the first thing I did was check it out with you, awesome review. The Fiesta Flash 🤙🏼🍺🍺

Once he said 169hp I closed the video... OMG!!!🤯😂

@awesomesoos2317

3 жыл бұрын

Those are 90s numbers. 😂 😂

Toyota executives: "Let's build a performance Corolla." Toyota engineers: "Get the paint and body kits ready." Toyota marketing: "Charge a huge chunk for it. Buyers won't notice."

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Sounds about right!

@tousshong9438

3 жыл бұрын

Buyers, look cool I'll pay you (Toyota) 30K for it, okay? LOL

@KeithsTVHD1

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Thank you for the review. I have been dreaming of this car. 😀

@ShadKS18XL

3 жыл бұрын

169hp for 30k is actually your dream?!! Do you also dream about people peeing on you?.. Hm...

@JMF02

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShadKS18XL 😂

Joe, thanks for always giving us info like the corollas been around since 66. You are the best car reviewer in the world.

@ShadKS18XL

3 жыл бұрын

False statement, unless you know every reviewer in the world.

@eliteexposure5594

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShadKS18XL Thats MY opinion, you can have your own.

if they wanted to go natural i would have liked a engine with a larger displacement like a 2.5L 4 or a 3.0L 6. but for 26k its ok.

This is freaking awesome😃

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I can share it with you!

The black and gold/bronze on the car is a really nice subtle throwback to the ae86 corolla black limited

How beautiful is the background. My dream is to visit such place

I could sell one today, if it had a conventional automatic. Apex is a cool shout back in time to the AE86 Corolla-one of the JDM models of that was called a Trueno Apex. Sure would like to see a Camry set up like this. Thanks for the video. Cheers.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with you! Great point!

@johnsonjacob3525

3 жыл бұрын

*cough* Isn't the TRD Camry set up similar to this Apex Corolla? With the V6 in the entry level SE Sport trim?

@2W3X4YZ5

3 жыл бұрын

@Johnson Jacob _COUGH_ (Manual Transmission) TRD is a tuner division, and they charge for TRD products (in their minds) accordingly. I like the TRD Camry and Avalon, but they look like regular cars with a bunch of stuff attached. The Apex is understated, and that’s why I like it.

@johnsonjacob3525

3 жыл бұрын

@@2W3X4YZ5 the Camry does have similar modifications in addition to the body kit and wheels. Brakes shocks, coil springs, structural braces added. The rear seat does not fold down because of that. Joe has a video for both the Camry and Avalon TRD. They just don't do much engine mods for reliability, and having to address durability issues with turbos and what not if people abuse them and make warranty claims. They have aftermarket fir that, but if you have problems, you're one your own, just like lifting the trucks beyond factory specs or altering suspension geometry and something breaks.

We need a gr Corolla sedan !!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am going FR Corolla Hatch!

@johnsonjacob3525

3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Favreau I agree. But if the have a GR Corolla, I wonder if they could fit the BMW Supra Straight 6 in it. Lol

@dennissolodovnik2168

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Favreau look at the subarus. Their turbo cars are reliable if you don’t modify them to all hell.

@JDM-gx8ki

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we do

@toyotabrony

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Favreau well if it doesn’t have those GDI on that engine, than it won’t be reliable. Coming from Toyota it will remain reliable, if u drive very conservatively and not a maniac. Toyota makes Lexus with turbocharged thsts very reliable because they perfected. And if they can do that, they will do the same ok turbocharged corolla

Raiti has some heat on his feet!🔥🔥🔥

Dam Joe that corolla sounds real good looks like a fun car my daily is a 2015 honda civic si sedan with some nice tasteful mods.

The new corolla's look pretty good, especially the hatch version

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you like this one.

@gregholman2930

3 жыл бұрын

YES, THE HATCH!!

That Corolla would be a good little fun daily driver, but would be even more fun if the put the Supra 2.0 i4 in it.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Now we are talking!

We didn't get the 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex in Canada so I got myself the Toyota Corolla 2021 Hatchback Special Edition I'm Love😍👏

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Jesse!

I need a rear wheel drive Toyota Corolla 6-speed manual twin cam like the AE86 in 2020-2021 u bring that back! U got my money

This car smell serious work by Toyota company and i like that agressive face.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you like this one.

@80s_Boombox_Collector

3 жыл бұрын

A body kit is serious work?

@ShadKS18XL

3 жыл бұрын

It looks like those grandmothers, who is trying to look younger and cooler with their grandchildren, but only make fun of themselves.

The bronze trim is a really nice touch! I think it would've been even cooler if the wheels were the same bronze color

I love you Joe. And all the cars.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

The size of a dinner bell 🔔..🤣🤣🤣 besides the vehicles, the side cracks keeps me coming back ..👍🏾

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Looks fire 🔥

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you like this one!

Only one man in this solar system could make me want to watch a review on a Corolla. And his name is: JOE RAITI!!!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip! zYou are awesome! Just wait for Part 2 because things get even better!

@Sahl-Dohr

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides Yes, sir! Looking forward to it! 😎🙂

I bought this 6 months ago new for $24,231 USD For reference, purchased 6/10/21, MSRP $27,037 USD Discount from dealer $1,307 $1,000 cash back rebate $500 Military rebate Total $24,231 + TTL Purchased in Chicago area, during the whole chip shortage fiasco. I am using as a daily driver and looking to hand down to my kids when they turn 16 in 8 to 10 years. The reason why I purchased it was because of gas mileage, smaller engine = cheaper to insure, especially when handed down to the kids. Also, my first car was a hand-me-down corolla, so wanted to keep the tradition alive. Ride is expected, but I grew up modding cars and had a lowered celica, and this felt about the same. If you have never been in a lowered, stiffened affordable family SEDAN that is not bred for performance like a Porsche/Ferrari, then you will probably hate the ride.

@RaitisRides

2 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome Congrats!

Just got one as an enterprise rental. It was honestly the best rental car I could’ve ever hoped for

Pretty neat car. I can see this being a total sleeper once some mods are done to it lol!

@likent7992

2 жыл бұрын

I got one and I’m working my way up on adding some mods to it

It's cool Toyota made this, it is pretty rare nowadays to have an N/A hot compact, and with a manual to boot. Shame it doesn't rev higher like the old XRS.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@ShadKS18XL

3 жыл бұрын

How is this a "hot compact"?! 2016 Civic had more horse power, for smaller price.

Just looked at it and thought NICE. It looks very sporty and appealing all round.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting em share it with you!

I'm South African, and i must tell you, the Toyota Corolla Apex is amazing, especially in manual transmission. I'd drive it all day, every day. Love it

All blacked out and a manual again! Now that's more like it!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I knew you would approve!

@stellantistom6881

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides Yeet!

He said performance car.... this has less horsepower than my 09 s Corolla dont really see anything huge on it

@Shyzah

3 жыл бұрын

@Rico William ppl are gonna buy it since its a nicer looking normal corolla. They want to get from point a to point b with good gas mileage while having a fun new car. I doubt anyone buying this will be taking it to the track or dragstrip anyway

@jrag1000

3 жыл бұрын

Sponsorshit. Er Sponsorship. Sorry about that.

@joshuastevens5910

3 жыл бұрын

@Rico William and yet back in the day the normal person muscle cars only had 150-230hp. And that was plenty enough. I bought the corolla for reliability, and did a few things to make it little more fun. If you want fast and something to go to drag with, buy a STI.

@aireworkz929

3 жыл бұрын

I was click bated lol, don’t even consider my car a performance car and call this a “performance” car. And wtf are those apex shoes.

@jrag1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@aireworkz929 lol, yeah Toyota's idea of performance are bodykits...

Kudos!!! I swear you are a "mind reader"...lol I was literally thinking how cool it would be if you did a review on this exact car!!! Two thumbs up!!

Sharp looking car and the fact that Toyota is still offering a stick option is pretty rad. I would like to see a full-on TRD version of this thing. 250HP with 250elbows of torque and this thing would sell like crazy. The jury is out on the bronze accents IMO but at least they are not over the top. I really like the proportions and look of the new Corolla. Nice work Joe !!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you! Thanks for letting me share it with you!

$29,000 plus for a Corolla with a CVT - Did anyone take notice how “QUIET” he was while driving this car?

@cocmaster4474

3 жыл бұрын

And $26,000 for a manual transmission... It's not alot... You can get a base model for 20k dependent on where you're located if your wallet is starting to bottom out... 😄

@marcusmcneal7453

3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised this costs so much. $25k will get you into a Civic SI or Forte GT which are better, faster cars in every way. This is nice for a Corolla, but completely priced out of the segment. WTF Toyota.

@alvinsimba734

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcusmcneal7453 depends which trim. I got the LE for $22K and the apex is up there close to.price.of basic camry. Also remember inflation. Here in canada 22k is quite cheap.with LE especially with features you getting

@alvinsimba734

3 жыл бұрын

@@cocmaster4474 even the base L model offers more features than what most competitors in base models offer. Personally I got LE model for 22k, the 2020 model. Most of the time it comes down to your credit score and that's what determines how much you could get.

@alvinsimba734

3 жыл бұрын

@Gabe Hernandez only until you get it and see it for yourself in person before you really appreciate what they offering compared to competition. If you want speed and power then 2.0 litre sports edition and upwards and even then it's not too pricey.

You didn’t have to flex on us like that with the apex pumas 🥵🥵

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO! You are awesome! Thanks for letting me share the fun with you!

Nice review Joe. I wished it had double dual exhaust

This one kind of snuck up on me. I had no idea this trim level existed. It actually looks really good. Can't wait for that GR Corolla.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I can bring it to you Wayne! Same here brother!

lol 169 hp for 30k, meanwhile you can get an extra 100hp from a awd wrx at 27k. Uhhhhh no

Sporty looking but lacking power. The wheels need a touch of the bronze accent. I’m not liking the white sections of the interior. Thanks for sharing it Joe, nice shoes! 👟 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I can bring it to you Larry! Thanks for the compliment on the shoes.

@gregholman2930

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides Hey Joe, WARNING!! About seven yrs ago I owned some kicks with similar platform soles & I went out to the tennis court & I kid you not, I wasn't on the court five minutes before I went down like a dude with artificial limbs! Scraped my leg pretty badly & my tennis partner said those shoes aren't for playn' tennis, no S@*T! Anyway, BE-CAREFUL & try to avoid twisting your ankle & looking stupid like I did....CHEERS!

@BoopSnoot

3 жыл бұрын

Just know the spring rate is 50% stiffer in the front and 33% stiffer in the rear, with bigger swaybars too. Fun for autox, but might be a little rough for the street. Nice wheels and its cool that it comes with summer performance tires. Definitely cool that they offer the rev-matching manual, which is something they don't offer on the SE Nightshade edition. Funny thing though is how much heavier small cars have gotten, as its over 3K lbs, when back in the day you could get a 2000 Ford Focus at 2.5K lbs, or the SVT at 2.75K lbs which is if anything a tiny bit bigger I think, but they didn't have ten airbags like this does which is way safer.

@johnsonjacob3525

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoopSnoot We have to wait a week for his uncensored driving comments. I don't think it would be that harsher of a fide, similar to a TRD Camry compared to the SE/XSE Camry. With the Apex, you get the suspension upgrades and a nice cat back exhaust factory. There are after market suspension mods available, including the RSR lowered coil springs, or their almost $2K spring and coilover kit which looks great, and is fine tunable. I would go with the Bilstein Pro-Kit with the moderate lowered Eibach coil springs. More set it and forget it, such I am not a racer/tuner.

@johnsonjacob3525

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Power would be fine for me, but I would get the TRD air filter element and maybe exhaust similar to this Apex if I got an SE/XSE. I sm not sure how much more power other than a cold air intake and exhaust, or recalibrated tuning you can get, and if someone will come out with a turbo or supercharger kit, other than a potential TRD or GR version. But I bet if anything, you would have to look for upcoming aftermarket to do that. I doubt Toyota would do that for reliability and liability fir their regular production SE/XSE and Apex models. The interior is actually light grey, not white, but there is an available black and darker grey available, but not sure if you have a choice for the Apex.

Beautiful looking car, even shines through the thumbnail.

Hey Raiti... Nice vid. Channel is going big bro! Just asking if you can avoid standing in front of the vehicle when you do the flashback/ history bit. Thx bro

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I will work on that for you!

Joe do you ever change clothes or sleep or eat? :D

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I even wonder! LOL

@cocmaster4474

3 жыл бұрын

And That's what makes his reviews extravagant 👌🏼

@invincible201xxx

3 жыл бұрын

Alright guys back in the tail end of the lunch table

Ok, does Toyota actually needs to make a performance vehicle themselves without partnering up with Subaru and bmw and slapping TRD badges on their vehicles, am I right?

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

@ShadKS18XL

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, there is Civic and Mazda 3 for that. Corolla is for new drivers and old people - they don't need that.

Mr. S would be happy if he gets to test drive one of these. I left a like.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks sweet and it seem like they squeezed a bit of the Toyota 2015 WISH back lights and front hood. Looks great!!! I love this Corolla 🎉🎈🎊🏆 Tyank you !!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I could share it with you!

@seanbeharry9319

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you i appreciate the review

They should of installed some aluminum pedals. Especially since it’s a 6 speed manual.

@CouchMan88

3 жыл бұрын

Those look nice until your feet start slipping off the pedal when you have wet shoes.

Why would I get this if a Kia Forte gt exists 😂

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

@AnthonySparta

3 жыл бұрын

Reliability but yeah I get what you're saying.

@jaioncebollero1168

3 жыл бұрын

Because it’s a fucking Kia?

@CorBor69

3 жыл бұрын

Jaion Cebollero “cuz it’s a Kia” isn’t a valid argument anymore

@pixelomelette7006

3 жыл бұрын

@@CorBor69 I don't get why people still hate on kia. they have really stepped up their game

I love how Toyota is keeping the manual RESPECT

I like that Raiti will always zonk fake vents