The gas engine cuts in and out with nary a peep or shudder. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U. Valid only in the continental U. The cloth cushion is uncomfortably thin, and getting in requires some agility. They react quickly, but after each pull there's a distinct pause—then kick—of power.
Smart Stop Technology ® is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving and does not guarantee instant stopping. Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. After testing several comparable cars, I decided on this one for several reasons: Overall quality and resale value. Requires adequate signal strength and smartphone. We ordered a white one with gray interior. Battery capacity will decrease with time and use. Is there weight to this hypothesis? See usage precautions and service limitations in Owner's Manual.
Seats are comfortable for my 160 mile round trip on one drive and thats a plus. Considering Corollas are bought everywhere, including cold climates, that seems like the silliest thing to nix, even if it's for efficiency's sake. Get one and forget about any other because the fact is, toyota is king on hybrids. A drop down menu will appear. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving practices. After the trial period expires, enrollment in a paid subscription is required to access the service.
Service may vary by vehicle and region. To learn about Toyota's data collection, use, sharing and retention, please visit. Perhaps a greater deterrent is the fact that the more desirable and powerful 2. Certain models require a different maintenance schedule as described in their Maintenance Guide. The Honda Insight is similarly equipped in terms of safety features, but many active safety and driver-assistance systems are optional on. Eco mode tames throttle response considerably.
Interior materials are solidly average for the class—scratchy cheap plastic bits are kept to a minimum, and the dashboard layout is attractive enough—plus the infotainment setup is easy to use, with volume and tuning knobs and standard Apple CarPlay capability. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. Competitive base prices Excluding destination charges Automatic transmission hybrid models. Standard Apple CarPlay is a nice touch too, though Android Auto is unavailable. It's superior to the in terms of content, quality and drivability. We care about cars, but we care more about providing useful consumer advice. We recorded an impressive 56 mpg on our 75-mph real-world fuel-economy test in the Corolla.
Later in the day, we had the opportunity drive the sole do-it-yourself transmission on hand at the event. If I had one complaint it would be that the screen software is a little lacking. We notice you're using an ad blocker. Check out comments from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details. It's easy and calm to drive. Opt for the Insight, whose higher trims offer features including built-in navigation, leather, heated seats and a moonroof.
It is not a collision-avoidance system or a substitute for safe and attentive driving. I owned a Prius C, a Prius Prime and this vehicle is no different than the Prime minus the charging plug. However, is this an accurate assessment? Even though both sedans notched an identical 0. Like most of the auto news industry, we also sometimes accept travel, lodging and event access for vehicle drive and news coverage opportunities. There will be plenty more. For me, automatic emergency braking might've brought my speed down more quickly.
When engaged, the system will reduce power to help the brakes bring the vehicle to a stop. Do not put objects in front of an airbag or around the seatback. As you'd expect, the powertrain is borrowed from the. The Bottom Line Throughout the day, we found ourselves checking out the spec sheets, and always being surprised by the price. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos and marks are trademarks of Amazon. Prius-Light The Corolla Hybrid uses a 1. See usage precautions and service limitations in Owner's Manual and at for additional details.
As we played with the transmission and loaded up the new suspension in some of the few corners we found, we noticed we were actually having fun. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details. Toyota also equips the Corolla Hybrid with the Safety Sense suite, which includes several safety features such as a pre-collision warning and braking system, pedestrian and cyclist detection, road edge detection, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic high beams. The controls are a highlight. Because the Toyota's engine is already running most of the time, it needn't be started to assist your forward progress. Prius C is junk compared to this.