Toyota Corolla ZR hybrid vs Golf Highline vs any others? (open to suggestions)

ryanmarsh on 24/02/2020 - 21:32
Last edited 24/02/2020 - 21:48

Hey guys,

I am back again for some advice on which car to get. I am currently deciding between the new Toyota Corolla ZR hybrid and Golf Highline (both hatch). I am open to any other suggestions in the same price range.

Initially, I was in love with the Golf but after getting some insight from our community and some research there seem to be too much risks with the DSG gearbox.

With the Toyota Corolla, I get a 34k figure on the pricemycar website. Should I aim for 32-33k when negotiating with the dealership or is that price too ridiculous?

Last question I promise but is there much difference between the 2019 and 2020 ZR model?

Cheers fellas.

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  • spackbace on 24/02/2020 - 22:11
    +4

    Last question I promise but is there much difference between the 2019 and 2020 ZR model?

    They had an update late 2019 - Reverse emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, electric drivers seat

    With the Toyota Corolla, I get a 34k figure on the pricemycar website.

    RRP (in WA) is $37,700 (plus $500 metallic paint, $1,000 2-tone). Depending on colour choice, you've already been quoted a discounted price. But does depend on 2019 plate or 2020.

    Give the sedan a look in as well, however the ZR model isn't available in hybrid. It's longer, which means more boot space and more rear legroom, but still the same price as the hatch

    /rep

  • Caped Baldy on 24/02/2020 - 22:21

    Have you considered the i30n and Civic? Seems like you're after a sportier hatch. You getting a manual?

    I would avoid the euro cars due to running costs and resale value. If it's important to you, I'm fairly sure the newer Corolla's have smaller boot spaces than their competitors.

    • djkelly69 on 25/02/2020 - 00:43

      Have you considered the i30n

      i30n is a fair way above the cars in the OP price-wise, but i30 n-line is at or below those prices and was my choice when looking at a similar range recently.

  • Numlock on 24/02/2020 - 22:22
    -2

    $35k for a corolla. Bloody crackpots.
    Just buy the camry hybrid

    • spackbace on 24/02/2020 - 22:56
      +1

      If you want the top of the range Camry hybrid (comparing apples for apples) it's about $10k more

  • askme69 on 24/02/2020 - 22:23
    +6

    Get the golf. I've ha d a few DSG's never an issue. That's all in the past.

    I haven't seen inside a new Toyota for years, but i assume they are still "Japanese", meaning bland, no nice touchy feely materials etc.

    • ryanmarsh on 24/02/2020 - 22:43

      Cheers for the insight! what were the DSG have you had in the past? Are there wet or dry gearbox?

      • Islund on 25/02/2020 - 11:40

        Both wet and dry. Initial issues with the dry; replaced by VW and no issues ever.

    • spackbace on 24/02/2020 - 22:56

      I haven't seen inside a new Toyota for years, but i assume they are still "Japanese", meaning bland, no nice touchy feely materials etc.

      Go look at one 😉

      Side note, when tf did we start caressing dash plastics? 😂

      • pegaxs on 24/02/2020 - 23:25
        +1

        “ToYoTa aRe ThE ReFRiGeRaToR wHiTeGooDz oF CaRz!!1!!1!”

        The interior of my Corolla Hybrid feels pretty nice…

        • spackbace on 25/02/2020 - 01:58
          +1

          The interior of my Corolla Hybrid feels pretty nice…

          Stroke it regularly?

        • Lexan on 25/02/2020 - 06:21

          Aircon inside my Camry 1995 still running cold as new. Can't believe it.

      • apsilon on 25/02/2020 - 07:07
        +2

        Side note, when tf did we start caressing dash plastics?

        Oh the number of times I've asked myself this. All of a sudden starting a couple of years back every car review is going on and on about soft touch plastics etc. The only time I touch my dash is when I'm cleaning it and can honestly say I've never cared about how it felt while doing so.

        • spackbace on 25/02/2020 - 10:13

          I get customers doing it! Feeling it, hitting it. No one gave a crap 5 years ago lol

          • Hybroid on 25/02/2020 - 11:43
            +1

            @spackbace: The FJ's cheap plastics (designed to be washable) creak and rattle like crazy after a few years in. This likely wouldn't happen with a leather-clad S-class.

  • TheMindsetTraveller on 24/02/2020 - 23:14
    +2

    No joke but I saw two Golfs about to be placed onto flatbed tow trucks this evening, in the space of about 3 kilometers. One dude was in Enmore and the other was in Tempe.

    • pegaxs on 24/02/2020 - 23:23
      +10

      That’s why Golfs are so economical. Don’t use much fuel when you’re being carted around on the back of a flatbed. :D

  • Worf on 24/02/2020 - 23:30
    +2

    Drove a 2019 corolla hybrid fleet vehicle. Nice ride, shame about the infotainment screen, the infotainment display looks plastic-y and a the bezels are a bit oversized, hopefully it will be refreshed. Also, how the hell do you turn off the “please obey all traffic regulations” voice, it’s driving me crazy!

    Great fleet car otherwise, it practically drives itself with the lane keep assist.., it’s better than the other work cars (cerato, i30, lancer, etc.). Probs not as nice as a golf, but you pay a bit extra for a golf. Like most things, pay a bit more if it’s worth it for you.

    • spackbace on 25/02/2020 - 01:57
      +1

      Also, how the hell do you turn off the “please obey all traffic regulations” voice, it’s driving me crazy!

      Menu - settings - gps - something about speed warnings - uncheck the sliders

      Can check tomorrow when I'm in front of 1 but that should give you the gist

      • [Deactivated] on 25/02/2020 - 07:21

        if its a fleet car, can it be programmed not to be turned off by the user?

        • spackbace on 25/02/2020 - 10:13

          Unlikely

          • Worf on 25/02/2020 - 12:51

            @spackbace: I was able to turn off the “you are now entering/leaving a school zone” warning alerts.

            I wouldn’t mind it as much if the volume of the alert was quieter or more subtle.

            That said I still prefer the corolla over the i30… the i30 has to rev up before the power kicks in and seems to be hunting for gears.

            I miss the old (circa 2009, ZRE 152r) corolla’s though, they had better visibility, didn’t feel so enclosed. The current dash of the corolla is a bit high (or the seat is too low)

            • spackbace on 25/02/2020 - 13:17
              +1

              @Worf:

              I wouldn’t mind it as much if the volume of the alert was quieter or more subtle

              Settings - Voice - Volume

              I was able to turn off the “you are now entering/leaving a school zone” warning alerts.

              Yeah that's one of them, but there's another setting, I'll have a look

  • bobbified on 24/02/2020 - 23:51
    +4

    The euro cars just feel nicer inside, but it doesn't come for nothing. Don't do it if you're not willing to spend money on the car after the initial purchase.

    • John Kimble on 24/02/2020 - 23:58

      willing to spend money on the car

      You mean throw money down a pit to keep the car functioning/roadworthy?

      • bobbified on 25/02/2020 - 00:02
        +4

        I can't believe I'm writing this on the OzB forum, but sometimes, it's not just about money :p

        But you're right…it can get damn expensive! lol

  • PinzVidz on 25/02/2020 - 00:44

    Not sure where you're located, OP? Saw a nice blue ZR Hybrid demo at Hinterland (Robina, GC) last night, $29K. Probably pre-spec change as per Spack's comment above.

  • Bid Sniper on 25/02/2020 - 08:55
    +1

    Kia Cerato GT, 7 year warranty, Kia has come a long way.
    https://www.caradvice.com.au/729999/2019-kia-cerato-gt-hatch…

    • djkelly69 on 25/02/2020 - 14:22

      Test drive it first, ride is really firm.

  • jimdotpud on 25/02/2020 - 10:41

    Have a soft spot for Corollas, always thought they are really good, solid cars. Parents had one. my sister had an 82 model which she let me drive when i was getting my licence. My younger sister also got one as her first car, she got a new Corolla hybrid about a year ago. based on what she tells me it's awesome for short trips, she's filled the tank once in the whole year she's had it. Looks beautiful inside too!

    • iampoor on 25/02/2020 - 10:51
      +2

      So with a 43L tank and a fuel consumption of 4.1L per 100km, she only travelled 1049km during the whole year?

      • Numlock on 25/02/2020 - 11:04

        on electric mode only?

        • jimdotpud on 25/02/2020 - 11:12
          +1

          pretty sure the quoted 4.1L/100km is the combined rate

          • Numlock on 25/02/2020 - 11:15

            @jimdotpud: I'm saying she may have only filled it up once because she's using it on electric only mode.

      • jimdotpud on 25/02/2020 - 11:05

        I have no idea how far she's gone in the year, she drives it daily, but she doesn't do a lot of long trips or long commute each day. it's self charging when in normal drive/braking/slowing down, so i assume she mainly uses the electric portion.

        assuming it came with a full tank so maybe double that???

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