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"Angel" for Goldilocks
Cindy, 12/14/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
114 of 114 people found this review helpful
For me this car is perfection. I am 70 and needed the included safety features. I was blown away with how much I enjoy driving the car. Responsive and always predictable, smooth shifts, good power, nice braking even when it gives it's opinion on brake force. First day I had it, took my sister on a 700 mile medical trip. Torrential rain, 60 % freeway, 30% coast range, 10 % big city and stop and go getting out of city. MPG ave 36.9 I felt safe in all the situations. I am person who traded in a Prius a few years ago because the seats made me cry. This car seat felt the same after 18 hours as it did at the start. Toyota knocked it out of the park as far as I am concerned. First time I have named a car.
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Best Car Ever!
Chris, 10/20/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
66 of 68 people found this review helpful
I have owned the 2020 Toyota Corolla LE since May and I have fallen in love with it completely! I love the Apple CarPlay, lane assist, and dynamic radar cruise the most. I have had nothing but good experiences with this car and I drive it about a thousand miles a week. The last 20K miles on this car have been nothing but pleasant. If I had to have a complaint it would have to be that the screen has slow response rates when the car first starts up, and I wish it would just automatically load CarPlay instead of me having to select it. Outside of this, the car is excellent for long road trips and driving around the city. I usually average 36-42 mpg on the interstate and generally average 33-39 mpg in town while running the auto climate control with eco mode turned on. I have owned many different vehicles and after owning this 2020 Corolla I will not own any car but a Corolla! Even though I am 6' 1" I have plenty of leg room while driving, major improvement over the 2019 and older models. 10/10 recommend.
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Finally a 2.0 Corolla!
txwriter , 09/07/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
68 of 71 people found this review helpful
My first car was a Toyota Corolla, and I loved it, but when it came time to get a new car after ten years, I wanted more horsepower. The 2.0 engine is awesome! I love the way they made it so that I can still get off red lights or in an out of traffic quickly. I love the feel of the Corolla. Also, this car handles like a dream. It takes curves and corners very well (MUCH improvement over my last Corolla). I do wish they would improve the graphics on the view screen. They are kind of bland which is weird because the backup camera is awesome and has super bright colors. I feel like this new generation looks so much better than the past, but it still has everything that makes Corollas amazing. I recommend the upgrade to push button start and leather wrapped steering wheel.
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Great Car
Jeff, 05/22/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
124 of 132 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Corolla. I still have two 2014's. The 2020 Corolla is the best one yet. I have owned it about a month and I have been very impressed with the redesign and all the new safety features. Very comfortable and easy to drive. So much quieter and smoother than the previous models. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, solidly built, reliable car that is very fuel efficient.
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great compact car
Yohoho, 12/28/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
not perfect but a very good choice. great fuel economy, and tons of safety features. Big passengers might find it cramped, so look elsewhere if that's an issue. It had its flaws like noise and thumping but it didn't bother me one bit. Im just happy getting 42 mpg on a highway easy.
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Decent car with good safety features
SG, 09/10/2019
updated 03/11/2022
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
66 of 74 people found this review helpful
Good driving dynamics for a corolla, planted road feeling. Road noise is an issue on freeways, not well insulated. Had rattling issues in the beginning and now not so much, every now and then depending on pavement conditions. Had one issue that costed me over $500 to fix it was that wiring harness to brakes was damaged by probably chipmunk or some other animal because they seem to use Soy based insulation for wires. Toyota warranty didn't cover it. In summary, it is a decent car with good handling and safety features for daily commute.
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Love it
Lindsay, 10/13/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Lacking some in “get up and go,” but I love everything else! Great on gas, handy electronic features, spacious, love the size and helpfulness of the touch screen.
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Ignore the hate - Reliable, enjoyable car
kirkmonster, 02/18/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
I have a 2020 LE + Premium Package with just shy of 8,000 miles on it. I have previously leased a 2016 Civic EX-T for 2 years (latest gen) and we currently have a 2018 Accord Touring (latest gen), so I definitely can compare it accurately to Honda. I have no idea what some of these people are complaining about. First off, no issues so far other than the interior lights not coming on (simple hardware warranty fix I'm sure). Car starts everytime and is going to for as long as I want to keep the vehicle. Maybe there were some issues for the new 2.0L engine or initial problems due to the first year, but I haven't experienced any. Car drives very nicely. Seats are comfortable for me (commuting daily, picking up kids, etc), audio sounds fantastic (better than our Accord's upgraded system), steering is nice, braking is nice, Blind Spot mirrors are a welcome feature, Adaptive Cruise, large media screen, BTA works just as well as BTA does in ANY vehicle (which 99% of the time is good). Complaints are minimal. The engine IS too loud under acceleration (I'd give up some HP in exchange for more muffling) and acceleration is "adequate". This year does not currently (although it MAY be an option in the future to upgrade) support Android Auto. Basically, those are the ONLY things you really need to be aware of. Is there something I miss from my Civic (again, latest gen)? Not really other than the Turbo 1.5 was nicer (although it was the upgraded engine) and maybe AA (although honestly I like my setup now). Our Accord definitely has features that I'd love to have (dynamic backup lines, ultra-sonic sensors, Heads Up display) as well as of course Heated/Ventilated Leather seats, but you are talking about AT LEAST a $10,000 increase in cost (> 50% more than the Corolla). The key question is this: do I love driving the Accord more? No, not really. Ignore the hate. It's a great vehicle and I expect to log many miles onto it without drama.
Corolla SE
Anthony, 03/25/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Corolla SE with a 6 speed manual. I chose the manual because the automatic is a CVT trans and I didn't like the way it drove. The manual is an almost different car. I've owned it a week and love it. I would give the CVT trans version a 2 to 3 star rating. The only defect noted is the passenger side pull handle in the roof pillar.
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Toyota quality
TundraMan, 08/10/2019
updated 08/12/2022
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
48 of 55 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle. Peppy with the 2.0 motor. Much improved exterior styling. Doesn’t have the terrible cvt drone like other cars. Well worth the money. Love the fit and finish of Toyota vehicles.
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Corolla’s have come a long way!
Evan Danielsson, 03/10/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I just leased a 2020 Corolla SE Sedan with the Premium Package and Audio Plus w/ JBL. I already love it. I upgraded from a 2016 Scion iM and the improvements are instantly noticeable. Driving Dynamics: I’ll start off by saying the iM handles very very well. The thing lacking with that car was the power. It has the 1.8L 4-cylinder (still found in the 2020 L, LE and XLE Corolla’s) that gives you 137hp. It left a lot to be desired. The new 2.0L 4-cylinder in the SE and XSE Corolla’s is a huge upgrade. It gives you enough power to confidently jump out into traffic and to easily get up to highway speeds. Also, the new CVT has a physical launch gear that gives the Corolla more pep when accelerating from a stop. The new Corolla, now being built on the TNGA platform, also handles very nicely around corners. I would say the iM may have felt a bit more planted, but the new Corolla does the job very well. Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS): Just, wow! Having the new suite of safety features that’s standard on EVERY trim of the 2020 Corolla is a life-changer. When enabling adaptive cruise w/ lane tracing, you barely even have to be there. Although recommended for highway use only, I have used it driving home from work on long straight streets. As long as there is a vehicle in front of you, it will come to complete stops, resume and even stay in your lane through intersections when there are no lines (because it’s following the vehicle in front of you). All you have to do is keep a hand (or knee lol) touching the steering wheel so it thinks you’re paying attention. Of course, TSS is used as an aid and is not a replacement for safe and attentive driving. Interior Features, Quality, and Comfort: The interior of the new Corolla is beautiful. High-quality soft-touch materials line most of the entire cabin to make this vehicle feel a lot more premium than its class would suggest. Everything is laid out very well and is easy to use. Also, the list of features you get in any new Corolla is very nice. Standard in the SE is a nice 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay (no Android Auto but I couldn’t care less), all auto one-touch up and down windows, a 4.2” color multi-informational display in the gauge cluster, sport cloth seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, and more. Then, with the packages in my particular Corolla, you get push-button start with Smart Key access, a moonroof, a premium JBL audio system that sounds absolutely beautiful, Remote Connect (remote engine start from a smart phone, smart watch, or even an Alexa device, and yes they all work) and Blind Spot Monitoring. The seats are very comfortable places to spend time in, although I have not been in the vehicle for over an hour straight, yet. The car is also very quiet inside while driving and it is very smooth over bumps for having a sport-tunes suspension. My overall opinion on the car: This car is nice...in every way really. I couldn’t be happier with it. The LE with the Premium Package should satisfy most customers. But if you want more power upgrade to an SE at least. If you want top-of-the-line, the XSE is the way to go. The XLE would be good for your grandmother who wants nice features but doesn’t care about acceleration. However, really with any trim of the new Corolla; you can’t go wrong.
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Wiper and transmission
SE driver, 02/07/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
54 of 63 people found this review helpful
Our company has 3 2020 Corolla SEs with CVT and we are having problems. The wipers, when set on intermittent, will suddenly freeze in mid stroke and not move unless the lever is moved...happening on all 3 cars. Local dealers says there is nothing wrong and can't find any problem....all three cars? This MUST be a factory defect for all 3 cars to do this. CVT transmission lunges and jerks in shifts when under.light throttle that is increased and decreased.
Windshield Wavy but not a defect
JJ, 10/03/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
52 of 62 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2020 Corolla SE. There is several waves in the windshield. The dealer service and Toyota corporate claimed this is normal and in all like models. Not considered a defect and not warranted. Before buying check for this NON-Defect during test drive. If you cannot live with it, buy something else. This and road noise causes me to rate this auto lower.
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First manual transmission review
Eric F., 10/05/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have the manual transmission. A lot of others have reported road noise. This doesn't seem to be a problem with the manual transmission. At least not with mine. Getting great gas mileage. After 3 months 32.6 mpg combined. This car has one of the best shifting transmissions I've ever driven.
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Car broke down after a week
mmmeeee1111, 01/07/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
64 of 77 people found this review helpful
I had high hopes for the vehicle because I had a good experience with an older Toyota Corolla model. Two days after purchasing this brand new vehicle, I noticed a weird high pitch sound while driving. Almost like a buzzing noise. About a few more days, I noticed that the gear was having a hard time changing. At one point, I spent over a minute forcing the vehicle to change from reverse to parking but it wouldn't. After moving the gear back and forth, it eventually changed. Now a week later, the gear is stuck again. This time, it was stuck for over an hour and we had to call a towing truck. I'm writing this review out of a kind place to warn everyone considering this vehicle to be careful. I think there is a bad batch of 2020 Toyota Corolla LE made and a potential recall. Please note that my vehicle is an automatic base model.
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Engine stalled, car would not restart
Tammy V Oxnard, Ca, 01/16/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
44 of 53 people found this review helpful
Safety and reliability on this car doesn’t even deserve one star, I leased 2020 Corolla LE in August 2019 and in December 2019 the car engine stalled in the middle of the road and the car would not restart the engine codes that fired off per service department were P1603 engine stall, P1604 startability malfunction, P1605 Rough idling, the Toyota service team claims to have found contaminated unleaded gas in my vehicle, which i found can not be true because customers have been pumping gas at the same gas station which is a pretty well reputable gas company and no other vehicles have been affected, With no other choice I needed my vehicle repaired and was forced to pay $500 in repairs right before the holiday, of course they said it was not covered by manufacturers warranty, they said I needed new spark plugs and they siphoned my fuel tank and did not properly clean out the fuel tank, my engine light is still coming on and now they are telling me I may need to replace a catalytic converter, which I was told If engine light doesn’t resolve I will need to be ready to pay additional money to repair and replace, just found the Recall all over the news outlets was just announced by Toyota about 2018-2019 Toyota Corolla have recalled for bad fuel pumps. I strongly believe my 2020 I bought in August 2019 is also related to this recall as I had the same symptoms occur with my corolla and I am very concerned about the safety of this car. I feel taken advantage of and ripped off by Toyota service team and will be going back to dealership where the vehicle was serviced to ask for my money back and have the vehicle fully repaired or see about turning this 2020 corolla back in, also note, less than 24 hours of leasing and driving it off the lot the rear passenger tire blew out on the freeway with my children inside the car causing the vehicle to fish tail on the freeway and Toyota roadside assistance could not locate or help me after 2 hours of waiting on side of freeway, I had to call highway patrol myself after Toyota roadside agent claims local police and highway patrol were not available to be reached to dispatch for help. After a long battle about the tire replacement Toyota finally agreed to replace blown out tire after initially wanting to charge me for replacing the tire that literally ripped off the rim. I’ve owned and leased several vehicles over the past 20 years and this 4 month old 2020 Corolla is the most unreliable vehicle I have ever experienced, please be consider this review before considering purchasing or leasing this car.
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Alex H., 04/20/2019
updated 10/23/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
51 of 62 people found this review helpful
Ample leg and head room. Positives: stylish, inexpensive, great gas mileage, good visibility and lots of safety features. Negatives: road noise, touch screen is slow and should be angled more to the driver; automatic parking break release is abrupt or jerky—you know when it has released! Good value—would buy again.
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Best car I’ve EVER owned!
Perry M, 12/19/2019
updated 06/22/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I am 61 years I have been driving for 45 years and have owned over 20 cars in that time. I have just taken delivery of a Corolla SE upgrade package and it is terrific. Acceleration is brisk, comfort is excellent and I know that the reliability will be off the chart . Even the fuel economy exceeds manufacturer’s claim! The Safety Sense is excellent and easily understood. Extremely happy with my choice. I would recommend this car to friends and family.
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Positive and Negative
Mustapha, 08/06/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
99 of 127 people found this review helpful
Positive: Smooth steering, many safety features as standard, reasonable price. Negative: Road Noise, thump noise from the back when brake (gets annoying) Updated days after driving more: My wife and I didn’t notice on the test drive as it normally is a short test drive but I recommend you to do test drive on red light areas and try to stop often, you will hear a thump noise every time you stop. We thought it will go away, It DIDNT, we took it to Service just a few days after we bought and guess what, EVERY 2020 Corolla has this problem, service couldn’t fix it. Toyota HQ are involved considering they didn’t want to acknowledge it is a defect but clearly it is as no thump noise every time you stop can be justified as engineering reasons. If you are okay with hearing that every time you stop go ahead but I wouldn’t recommend this vehicle to anyone, hear it for yourself and think twice.
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Fix the Entune and I'm a Believer!
Bear, 02/23/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought the Corolla SE with the 6-speed. The clutch is buttery, the gearbox precise. I'm 6'2" and I can get comfortable, as can my wife, who is 5'3". The 2.0 engine has enough for a kick of fun. We put in the TRD airbox, airtube, and filter. Really helps throttle response. Buy the components separately (not in the kit form) and you'll save a couple hundred. The seats are comfortable, but the ride is a bit harsh (probably due to the 40series 18" wheels). The handling is flat and direct. Handling is on par with a Focus ST, horsepower is not. This puts out 169hp, which is nice for this car, but... The Entune audio system is clunky and obnoxious. We're looking at a Camry in a year or two, but if Toyota hasn't fixed Entune by then, we won't consider it. It is THAT bad. Backup camera is clear, but lacks guides for turning. You get a straight box back that doesn't vary with turning the wheel. The laser cruise is easy to use and it is easy to adjust following distance from 3seconds (default) to 1second. The SE with MT does NOT have the different driving modes like the XSV. The steering is a touch light, so I would have liked to have a "sport mode" or something to tighten it up a bit. The iMT rev matches as you downshift (think "electronic double clutch"), but you have to engage it and anytime you stop, you have to push the button again or it turns off. We are driving this mixed city, highway, and hilly/curvy. We flog it, and are averaging over 33mpg. If this is like my last Toyota, that digital reading is optimistic, but either way, for the fun this car provides, I'll take it. Ours had been on the lot for close to a year (no one wants a MT anymore) and the dealer was willing to deal. We paid over $4,000 less than MSRP. That included dealer and Toyota incentives and no financing. Your mileage may vary.
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Problem with 2020 Corolla
Sree81, 09/18/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
On slow braking at speeds like 1-2mph, the pedal vibrates with spring effect. The issue is with brake pedal spring which Toyota is not ready to fix. Shown to dealership, and service director at dealership said they cannot reproduce the issue and sent me away. Second time, I filed complaint and had Toyota tech had a look on it, the dealership director then updated me saying that Toyota Tech was able to feel the spring vibration and they don't have a fix for it now and the sprint vibration exists on all new 2020 model Toyota Corolla's.
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Safedriver , 10/28/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 26 people found this review helpful
Pros: Great gas mileage Stylish, nice looking Nice back up camera Sound system good Easy handling Cons SO NOISY on the highway. Very noisy inside if someone opens a back window while your driving (even on side roads) it’s deafening Literally stopped because I thought something was wrong with the car, window closed, found it was just road noise, after reading reviews this seems to be an issue. I didn’t test drive, or I might not have bought it, Decent price, without the noise I would be happy with it Trying to find out if bigger tires would help but haven’t heard back. Tires are small, Tiny trunk
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Great Corolla
Kent , 08/01/2019
updated 08/01/2022
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Good on gas mileage. Plus all safety are standard .as 08/01 2022. My Corolla reach 100000 thousand miles still running good , not a single problem still get 32 miles combined . Highly recommend Toyota Corolla
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Cabin pressure/noise in the 2020 toyota Corolla
Thelp , 01/15/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
37 of 51 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2020 Toyota Corolla and after driving it for a few days I realized the noise level was getting increaseingly worse especially while driving of pavement roads. I started to feel severe pressure in my ears, it feels like I was in an airplane every time I am driving the car. I went to Price Toyota on route 13 where I bought the car and I was treated like a crazy person. I was told it's a new car sound and the tires are new therefore the noise level would be louder. I showed them the review that a few other customers had complained about the noise and I was having pain and pressure in my ears which was very uncomfortable, he even said it was a design issue and that had nothing to do with his delership and I would take it up with Toyota. I was told by the manager if I wanted to trade my car in after owning it for 9 days and putting 400 miles on it the car would depreciate by $3000.00. I was shocked, I cannot afford to loose three thousand dollars. I am driving a car which I am can damage my hearing and wearing cotton buds to help minimized the noise and pressure. I need help and I not sure what to do. I do plan to call Toyota.
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acceleration problems it jerks when you slow down
Very Upset old Customer , 10/12/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
after owning only Toyotas in the family buying then for my kids I bought a 2020 corolla and it has been a TERRIBLE CAR ! it keeps jerking when you are driving slow like it has hiccups! I took it to the dealer 3 times they can not find the problem! it is dangerous to drive a car on those conditions I am returning this piece of GARBAGE !!! don't buy it! Toyota is no longer making great cars like it used to , I just read all the other reviews I was right ! this car came with manufactured problems! please dont drive with your kids anything can happen !!!!
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A new car for an old lady
ejanney, 01/06/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love everything about this car!!!
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great car
Donovan Suarez , 02/08/2020
updated 08/11/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have a 2020 Corolla SE I've owned every generation Corolla for the last 10 years this is the best fun to drive, looks very sporty great for daily driving.
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Bargain Champion
Michael Elder, 04/24/2020
updated 04/25/2022
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is a wonderful deal for the feature content and price. It performs only adequately, but does not do anything poorly. I drive carefully and use this car for commuting. I regularly achieve 37-39 MPGs without too much effort. The interior and exterior styling are also very nice. The safety and technology built into this model is notable for a car at this price point. This is clearly a economy car, but it gives you the impression of being much more competent and better than the price tag would suggest.
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I would not recommend the 2020 Corolla
Karen , 10/14/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I really can’t give this car any stars. I had a Corolla for three years and it was a very good car I’m sorry I didn’t buy it out of its lease. This car looks pretty but as far as I’m concerned it is a lemon.. It was leased in September 2019 it is a 2020 model. Everything was fine until June when I was in traffic and stopped at a stop light waiting for it to change to green so I could make a left turn. My foot was on the break I turn the wheel and went to put my foot on the gas to turn left and the car died. I tried shifting into park and then back again and still nothing happened all the lights and buzzers on the dashboard were going off. I tried this for 20 minutes and finally shut the car off and on and it started again. I called the dealer the next day and brought the car in. I sat in the dealership for six hours after three hours they said they called Toyota corporate and they were talking to them for three more hours and could find nothing wrong with the car. It happened to me again the next month I did not bring the car in again. Then in the middle of September I was pulling into a driveway and a truck pulled in front of me I stopped the car and tried to go around the truck left turn then right turn and the car died. It said on the dashboard Put car in park so I did. Then it said engine power low so I turned it off turned it on again and it was fine. I have to say that I am really nervous to drive on the highway because I’m afraid it will stop and someone will crash into me. I brought it in to Toyota after this last episodes and it was in for two days and they could find nothing wrong with it. Which makes absolutely no sense to me.I can’t wait till this lease is over I still have two more years and I will never buy a Toyota again and will not recommend anyone buy a Toyota .
Great and Economical Vehicle
Orlando, 12/02/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Just got the 2020 Toyota Corolla and, as usual, great vehicle for the price. My daughter loves it.?
Nice Compact Car
S Kurt, 08/27/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I'll compare it with my old car: 2008 Accord V6. The bad: Ride is stiffer than my old Accord. This could be due to SE trim having sportier suspension, but LE felt significantly slower than my old car. Also, very basic features for a car with 24k MSRP and no Android Auto (only Apple Carplay available). The good: The car is smaller and feels a lot easier to park. Leather steering wheel and 8" infotainment screen are nice. Also, position of screen is very high so it is very easy to look at when driving (some cars' screen set lower). A lot of safety features comes default (adaptive cruise control, lane departure assist, auto hold etc). I feel like even though it is missing some comfort, Toyota put most of the amenities that would be useful for driving the car.
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engine Problem
mustapha, 02/23/2021
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I got a 2020 Toyota Corolla Le with only 9500 miles on it and i drive it for a while then i mentioned there is a weird noise .. after one day the car won`t start and i took it to a mechanic near by me he found metal in the oil so i tow it to toyota dealer to see what is the problem but unfortunatly they said is not under warranty for a reason and i have to pay them 580$ when they checked it and i have to change the engine ... what i dont understand now ,there is a lot of bad reviews about the 2020 corolla engine !! i m really disapointed
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Stay Away
Kumar, 10/23/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was a big fan of Toyota and especially corolla, i had a 2016 corolla and recently sold it and bought a 2020. The metal and plastics that are used are so cheap and so filmy it is so easy to scratch and get lot of dents all over the place. NO ANDROID AUTO in 2020 where everyone else had android auto in 2017, very disappointed in Toyota not sure what they are thinking. Entune and Scout are a mess, you have to connect a cable and Bluetooth and my LG G5 keeps crashing.
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Not the Corolla from my student days !
old guy 73, 02/24/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
A very early review, but one that's necessary. I don't have any big caveats, just to let you know to consider this subcompact carefully. We call it the best thing going in a cheap car. In short, we like the handling, and the surprisingly quiet cabin (as long as the windows are shut). Like many drivers, I am leery of the CVT transmission, but know that Toyota makes their own (as does Honda) and that their track record is pretty good. I also made sure to get a car with a "J" vin number, as I expect Japan's quality control to be better. The CVT's shifting feels competent to me. Acceleration when merging is doable with the normal automatic kickdown effect. It seems smooth and quiet, except for an audible howl at about 2400 rpm on steep uphills. I think it's just a characteristic of the engine-transmission combination and consider it to be benign, although slightly annoying. I've never before seen so many nanny features on a car. I turned the Lane-changing and Lane wandering alerts off, at least until I am comfortable with using cruise, which in CA Bay Area traffic is almost never. I don't want a computer jerking my steering wheel. Whether or not Blind Spot Monitoring picks up bicycles is inconclusive, so use it with a healthy amount of caution. For now I leave to rear-end crash avoidance warning on. These features do seem to work, but read up on them and never trust them completely. My mechanic warned against buying a car with any of these features, because a parking lot hit or a broken windshield will necessitate a very expensive replacement of the affected sensors. I had to tell my guy that ALL new cars have all of them. If you absolutely don't want them, buy an older car. We're stuck with them. The only real complaint I have is that this and nearly all other cars these days sit too damned low. Getting in and out are OK, and I don't feel it's so low while driving it. But, I've scraped driveways off the street and parking lot bump blocks. Knowing this, my wife and I are very careful now. We nearly bought an SUV for the higher stance, but concluded that the mpg penalty just wasn't worth it just to sit higher. Will post another review in a couple of years.
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Greg01, 09/08/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 42 people found this review helpful
This is my second Corolla. I own this car for a five months and I have 14000 k on it handling is very good, acceleration is good, comfortable seats. But there is a lot of issues. Road noise is painful at highway speeds, a lot of rattling in the celling on ruff road I went to the dealer they cannot find problem, lack of storage inside cabin, control buttons are to small, buttons for interior lighting are very hard to find wen driving at night. If you have problems with road noise don’t buy it driving over bumps you will need ear plugs
Love it!
Wes, 01/18/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I went from a Tacoma TRD Sport to a 2020 Corolla Se and I love it! Love the gas mileage the look..the ride. It could use more in cabin storage but overall I'm happy with my purchase! I have owned 4 Corollas in my lifetime...this is the best!
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ROBERTA, 04/10/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
it is awesome.
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My 2020 corolla se water collecting inside door
Bruce, 09/18/2022
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
there was a bulletin regarding removal of drain plugs on bottom of doors on the early 2020 model which I didn't get from dealer . This caused water to collect inside door panel causing a corrosion in wire harness for power window causing a malfunction. Dealer repaired with no issues. Make sure you remove 1 of the 3 rubber drain plugs ( middle) at the bottom of your doors if there still there also we find the engine is loud (buzzy) till up to speed otherwise the car is very quiet with great road manners very good gas mileage We love our corolla
Traded my Tesla for this and no regrets
Imi, 02/25/2022
2020 Toyota Corolla SE Nightshade 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I ws always skeptical about the corcorols drive quality as I was coming from Tesla model 3 Sr+. Let me tell you this, thus car has it all and half the payments of Tesla. My Tesla could only be driven 200 kms on a full charge and that was ridiculous 😒. Way happier with this car.
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A local grocery getter no more than that.
common sense, 10/08/2021
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You can feel a dime if you run over it. very noisy ride. No place to put anything. The road noise was so bad on my first trip i turned around 60 miles into it, went home and took my other car. If you're buying take it for a long drive.
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The best of both worlds
Nat, 07/09/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been doing research for months and finally decided to go with the Corolla SE CVT. Here are the criteria that was important for me: 1. Reliability 2. Safety 3. Power ( especially for highways) The Corolla was the best choice for what I wanted. I tried the LE model, which is still very fine but with the SE trim, you have a more powerful car more pleasant to drive. I can already tell who some pros and cons of my Corolla: Pros: -Very comfortable ride - Great look - Nice equipment -Peppy and fun to drive Cons: - Noisy - You feel a little bit more the bumps compared with LE If you are looking for a smooth ride, reliable and good looking car, you can't go wrong with the LE. Although, if you want a car with more power, you definitively have to try the SE.
Fun and starts everytime
Rose, 12/19/2023
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my Corolla SE since the fall of 2019. Bought it with 2 miles on it, now have just shy of 80,000 (December 2023). Pros: it's pretty fun to drive, fun for what it is: a commuter car. It has a sports mode and the flapy steering wheel paddles if you want to change gears on your own. Truck space is good. I can fit several bags of 50 lb bags of animal food in the truck, no problem or a few suitcases. Hugs the corners well. I have no issues with lane assist unless I'm driving 70 mph or faster. Cruise control works really well! Love this feature!!! The Hold break works amazing. Has enough get up and go to pass most people safely while not having so much that I drive like [non-permissible content removed] all the time. Starts every time. I have the fab and love it! Cons: Electrical issues. I've never taken it in as technology hates me but I do have several electrical issues. The radio screen will stay on bright as if it is day time all the time and randomly change back to dark like night time. Usually it only does this when it is dark outside. Not during the day. The windshield wipers will randomly go off. Sometimes just one wipe and sometimes I cannot make them stop. Really aggravating! Autobrights are so-so. It depends on how they "feel" that day. The back seats are incredibly uncomfortable. 2 people max should ride in thus car. Road noise, oh my goodness, do yourself a favor and buy thicker tires immediately!!!! I live on three west coast and we do get snow and ice from time to time. Awful!!!! Just stay home. Call in sick, whatever it takes. Just do not drive this car on snow and ice. Maybe chains or studded tires would help but for 6 days a years it's not worth it to me. I enjoy driving this car everyday. It is not a great car for larger people. My husband is 6 ft tall, he fits fine but prefers his truck. All in all I am happy with my purchase; however, I do wish some of the electronics worked better.
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Corolla SE
great automobile, 01/03/2020
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car. Drives as good as it looks.
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My 2020 Dream Car
L.Farley, 11/29/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla XSE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car. Plenty of room. Handles likes a much more expensive car. The options are endless.
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Wonderful
Sharon L, 12/28/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great car, sporty, stylish, midsize, comfortable,.....
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Just another boring small car
Beach Bum, 06/23/2020
updated 12/27/2021
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
The car is small, economical, and priced right. It isn't outstanding in any category, but it isn't terrible in any of them either. I do hate all the electronics just for the sake of electronics and wish they were options so I could delete them. I'll drive the car. The only real complaint I have with the corolla, other than the horrible colors, is the electronic parking brake. We use to call it the emergency brake and that is its main intention. A few years ago I suddenly lost my brakes when my car developed a major leak in the lines. I was able to slowly feather the handle to slow the car down and then increase pressure to stop it. I was going down hill, and never lost lost control. The old reliable E brake was cable activated. I don't know how these electronic ones work, but it seem they are all or nothing and that is a great way to get into a skid with no control when one or two of the wheels lock up. Toyota maybe you should rethink this. The Sentra is better looking. The Honda is faster. The Corolla is just a good, reliable, solid little car that says I'd drive a VW air cooled beetle if they still made one because I have nothing to prove
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MY HONEST OPINION ON 2020 COROLLA LE
Tom Z, 12/01/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 30 people found this review helpful
First, the interior back seats are very uncomfortable with less head room than previous years, the fabric is on the cheap, front and rear, now 2 of the worst features are the dashboard with this computer screen that looks like a lap top hovering in the middle, reminds me of a Taxi meter, and distracts windshield view, poor out of sync placement, second blunder is the front grill, made in a honeycomb cheap plastic, unattractive and you can bend it back and forth with your hand, third blunder is the headlamps, they somehow extended the hood and covered the headlamps, which totally takes away the sharp image of previous years, fourth mistake is they reduced the size of the rubber templates on the rear of the car which makes it look cheap and skimpy, cost effective for them only. Worse yet, No CD player and No Android Access. The car is lower to the ground than previous years .Whoever was in charge of this redesign should be fired, very poor new features. I own a 2017 Corolla LE and was considering trading it in, but with this 2020 car, I am keeping mine forever. Tom
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Had a 2007 for 12 years & 240,000 miles. Love 2020
Rich, 09/29/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
Just drive it!
2020 SE CVT
Paul, 10/09/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 31 people found this review helpful
Ride and handling are very nice, sports seats are absolutely horrible if you are fat like me. Happily, this is just a rental. The head rests jut toward the seat at a really pronounced angle which is also very uncomfortable unless you put the seat on recline. What in the world wear you thinking, Toyota? I also noticed the thumping from the rear brakes occasionally on hard stops, but it is not something that would drive me crazy.
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Leasing a Corolla
M. Flores, 12/30/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
So far the car is awesome to drive and the dealer in DT Los Angeles made this experience painless. Negotiations were done ahead of time, via email, text and phone. This probably cut 2 hours of wait time while at the Dealer.