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Completely agree. Just look for example new octavia/leon/g8... Skoda even has usb-c outlet near the rear view mirror for dashcam. And their dash display (honestly, toyotas dash is garbage compared to others) and infotainment screen is waaaaaay nicer then ours. And here we are, debating whether we will get technology from 2014 in our cars. Small details are what makes a big difference in user experience. Honestly, if it wasnt for the hybrid drivetrain i wouldn`t even look at this car. And i am totally convinced that such details were a factor while selecting new car, for many.

Picked up the car on Wednesday in accordance with the social distancing regulations, so quite an unusual experience, albeit quite painless. The major issues were accessing the customer toilets, which are out of bounds, and the explanation of car controls from a distance. The car was spot on, everything as expected, and the handover went without a hitch. First impressions of the car: Scarlet flame looks majestic on the Excel TS The seats appear to be full leather (was expecting half leather) The car is already Apple CarPlay ready (was expecting it to be a necessary update and cost as the car was delivered to the dealer late March) Registering multimedia via Toyota Online, in car using a wifi hotspot, was traumatic as the download was painfully slow, and the installation even slower (the supplied instructions/terminology is misleading so I had to go off process to complete registration and map updates). Average consumption currently up to just over 50mpg with not much more on the odometer so happy with the way the economy is going. Getting to grips with the light steering (as expected) Switched off LSA before leaving the dealers, not a fan Radar cruise works well, reducing speed on the steering retards speed well (previous car 'eventually' slowed down when you adjusted the speed down) Smooth ride, no issues with road noise Wife loves it, calls it Lola the Corolla, I added that it was the only name it could have with it being an auto TRANSmission (sorry, my warped sense of humour, ex military!) I'll get around to some pics when the weather picks up.

I agree on the point of having it installed rather than using older hardware. Thats what I was trying to say. They've rectified it for 2020 and beyond but for year 1 of a new model sort of screwed the owners. Yes we knew what we were getting but weird decision on their part for year 1 vs going forward. Being cynical it might be so people stay on PCP get a newer model with it in....I plan on keeping the car at least 9 more years (or as long as I can before electrification is mainstream) So missing this function is particularly painful....

I'm not a total newb to cars and I appreciate all the input from everyone, it's very helpful in sorting out what I think would be the best option. This is my daily This is Money put number 1 Money pit number 2 Money pit number 3 Cheers Alex

Some nice looking rollas here 😍 gota say the new one is growing on me loads. Need a lottery win 😂

There is a button in the ceiling (where sun roof controls would be if you had one). That disables the air pressure sensor.

A lot to catch up on, look after her. Would love to see it tracked.

Scarlet Flare is the colour I would have if I won the lottery. It brings out the shape and sets it off. Enjoy your new motor! James.

Here we go, this weeks episode, thank you for the views.

That's good to hear, look after her.

Thanks to those that replied to my questions. I decided on an Excel 2WD with grey leather and a sunroof. Ordered it today. Delivery early July. Having had the MK 1,2,3,and 4 Rav this will be my first 2wd version. There was over £2000 difference between the 2WD and 4WD. It was a case of more toys (excel trim) or 4WD and Design trim. The CR-V had a similar price difference between its drive train options. Both cars were great to drive and I would have been happy with either. In the end the spec options and the price decided it. My petrol CRV which has been absolutely faultless and will be my trade in. Had it 4 years and rate it highly. I will not miss the 33 mpg around town.

Thanks for your help MagicBoy. I had some spare time today and unzipped the files to a USB stick and downloaded To the car and all went well. Brian

the lines are not cheap new, i wouldn't trust kwikfit to change a light bulb - to fit the line you need to evacuate the system without looking it up its either the high pressure or low pressure fill line as long as the line isn't kinked you can bend it back into shape edit. there are 2 lines listed with different size fittings

I seriously looked at the CR-V last year before deciding on the RAV4. This doesn't seem to matter to everyone, but the one thing that clinched it for me was the CR-V didn't have a spare wheel, nor anywhere to put one except in the main boot. That's something I'm still not ready to compromise on. The latest Honda Hybrid system as in the CR-V is a big improvement on their previous IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) version and a big reason I looked at the CR-V in the first place was it had a Head Up Display, which isn't available at all on the RAV4. Before I had it on in my last 2 Prius (which had HUD from 2009) I though it would be an entertaining and desirable bit of tech, but having used it now regard it as something that's such an aid to safety it should be mandatory. Even after a year and over 9½k miles I still HATE my RAV4 not having it and HATE Toyota for failing to offer something they market as a safety aid for over 10 years! If the low seat/floor of my last Prius hadn't caused major problems with my hips, knees and back, I'd never have swapped it. However, I do value the All Wheel Drive, even though I can't say I notice any difference in everyday driving. I had the 2WD RAV4 demonstrator for a couple of hours on my initial test drive, then for a couple of days before I confirmed my order. Both versions feel quick off the mark, and although the AWD is supposed to be 0.3 sec quicker to 62 mph, I can't say it was blatantly obvious to me, but then I rarely push my cars hard, preferring a chauffeur style of driving. (In fact, I let the Cruise Control handle a large part of my acceleration, which in ECO mode is pretty leisurely). It is also pleasing to see the Energy Monitor showing regeneration power from both the front Hybrid System and rear Motor/Generator heading to the battery. Although I may never really need it again, I do value the extra peace of mind the AWD system offers. I used winter tyres on my last 2 cars, and All Seasons in the winter on the RAV4. Once the original summer tyres wear out, I'll stay with All Seasons all the time. I too would stay at home if conditions were bad (even with my AWD - other people can still hit me!), but after being caught out about 10 years ago and fearing spending the night in a car in the middle of the Bedfordshire countryside, the extra peace of mind has risen in importance. We left home on a Saturday morning to do a 17 mile, 25 minute run to a cemetary for my partner to tidy her parents' plot. The sky was overcast, no sign of snow, forecast was for slight possibility of a flake or two, nothing more. Just after we arrived, we had the quickest dump of large flakes I've ever seen (and I saw a few in the 1960s and 70s). I called my partner back and told her we should head home instantly. The return journey took 5 or 6 hours, and as the main 7-mile dual carriageway to the town we lived in at the time was closed by the Police, we headed out on some country lanes. One particular hill was a massive struggle to climb, and at times we were over 3 miles form the nearest main road or building. When we finally arrived home, the intense concentration for that length of time left me exhausted.

Of all the small cars on the market the Yaris is about the best with Suzuki running a close second. You seem to have some experience on the pitfalls of buying a used car, so no matter what model you choose the things to look out for are basically the same. My recommendation is a Toyota Yaris 1ltr, one owner if possible, with full Toyota service history, and below average mileage. It may take a lot of searching over an extended period, but you can’t go far wrong with the above advice. Happy hunting Alex👍

Our Mark 1 has been loved and cared for in its 15 years of our ownership of it. Nevertheless I would NOT recommend one to anyone who knows nothing of cars. They rust - around the rear and the petrol pipes from filler cap to tank. Extreme cases could cost £500+ to repair. Old cars are subject to abuse and lack of maintenance. Unless you know what you are doing - or have expert and knowledgeable advice.. - I would not recommend a 15 year old car to anyone - even a Yaris. And if you have that knowledge, you might not be asking for advice. Things that thave failed in the past 5 years on ours: battery - wear and tear.£50 Glow plugs (Diesel) £50 Drivers side window winder mechanism jammed. Dismantle and repair job. Pop rivets and mild steel only. Heater motor resistor . Dismantle and replace with s/hand £10 Broken rear coil spring (rust) £40. Replace anti freeze (should be pink. Every five years after first 10 years.. £40. All DIY so no labour costs.. Add £at least £100 each. Note all brake lines are plastic covered from new but ends are not- these are waxoiled regularly. Exhaust repainted every 4-5 years. (A New exhaust is £100+ they rust at bends over rear suspension behind drivers wheelarch.., new catalysts are more)

There is also a smaller digital speed limit display which turns red when the speed limit is reached but you have to bear in mind that the speedometer overeads by nearly 10 percent. Four wheel drive has two real world benefits assuming you don't actually need to drive on wet grass, snow, mud etc. Performance and fuel efficiency are slightly better. The driving experience is improved because cornering behaviour mimics rear wheel drive as the rear electric motor cuts in automatically on corners. If you have no interest in the pleasure of driving as such and usually cruise about using only modest levels of speed and acceleration then its doubtful that 4 WD would be of significance for you. Possibly the answer is to test both and see if you notice any difference. Speaking personally I enjoy my 4WD and find it gives extra confidence on wet and muddy country roads or come to that suburban roundabouts which could have an unseen diesel slick from the local buses.

Hi, yes, you can have either a digital speed display or an analogue, but not both, unlike a lot of cars these days. I’ve had both in recent cars and I thought I’d miss it, but I don’t. I’ve got a 2WD, live in a village with a 1 mile long single track road to access it. I figured that I didn’t need to spend the extra money for the potential of 2 days a year where we might just get snowed in; we’ll cope by working from home and going sledging. Apart from that, the car is the same so I can pull over onto a verge to give way to other vehicles and still be happy I’m not taking the sump off.

Mk 1Yaris the best car I have ever had m My daughter had mine when she passed her test and loved it

I drive cars with automatic transmission since more than 25 years by now, but nevertheless, I would like to suggest to get your daughter a car with manual transmission. I think it will take her half a year to learn to shift without having to think about it, and then it is like riding a bicycle: Once you have learned it you will never forget it. As soon as she knows how to drive a manual car, it is up to her to choose what she wants. Best regards from Bavaria Frank

Isn't there a button inside the car to disable the interior sensors - check by the interior light/map lights. Moved to the Corolla club.

Ahhh Wow thanks Frosty! I will go and try it now. Phil

One can adjust the instrument lighting level. With the ignition on, and the side lights on, press the odometer button until you see a series of dashes displayed on the instrument panel. Holding the button in the dashes will cycle through - the fewer dashes displayed the dimmer the lighting, the more dashes displayed the brighter the lighting. Think there are about six levels of brightness.

Best to keep your expectations in check. It will probably either never come or be out in a few years. You need to consider that the fact they failed to have it as standard at the launch of a 2019 car model a good indicator of their in car entertainment priority and planning. At the end of the 2010's they have a model with early to mid 2010's in car entertainment system. Lack of USB ports and no USB Type C again demonstrates them being stuck in the past. Great car let down by poor software and technology planning inside!

You would probably switch off lane assist unless on the motorway / duel carriage way for a long trip, because on normal rural twisty roads, it is always misreading the road edge and pushing you into the middle of the road. So a bit pointless, but on duel carriage way, it can stop you wandering across the lane by accident. Adaptive cruise is fine, except it tends to slow down whenever you approach a slip road, which can be annoying!

You are doing quite short distances per month, are those mostly short trips to store? Combine that with colder weather, and a bit heavier foot, and you can get 10L per 100km. Have you thought about resetting the ECU, by disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes? As above, i think you got the values mixed up by converting to UK gallons.

I would need a lottery win as around 10k short! I would have the touring sport. They seem to start from 22k used for hybrid in Icon Tech on a 2019 plate. Saying that though would I use some of the technology like park assist, Lane assist? Adaptive cruise would be nice. A nice Design. https://usedcars.toyota.co.uk/en/used-toyota/Toyota/Corolla/Estate-18-VVT-i-Design-Hybrid-mqcaub4 https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/cars-for-sale/details?id=toyota-corolla-2019-18-vvt-i-hybrid-icon-tech-5dr-cvt-ab92ffff 2020 Trek https://usedcars.toyota.co.uk/en/used-toyota/Toyota/Corolla-touring-sport/Trek-hkcazms James.

I was thinking about that as well, i wouldn't dare touch my car before the warranty expires lol. I do think however that most of these cars are project cars for the tuning company that tune whichever car think that has potential, which the corolla most definetly has. Obviously they can tune the engine because they have a naturally aspirated 2.0 engine so it makes more sense for them to tune the car.

Yes, there are some great looking customisation in the USA. They don't seem to worry about taking a brand new car, and modifying it immediately, we are much more cautious over here. Mind you, USA prices are much keener, so I guess you can afford to do it, and forgo the warranty.

There may be some good deals coming when dealers reopen if you can consider an ex demo, or trade in Corolla. I might have gone down that path, but I needed a new car, and fell in love with the new corolla, so did not want to wait.

Just so happend to stumbleupon this picture on instagram, the profile is called tomsracing_usa. Personally i like the rear diffuser and the exhausts, gives us a taste of how the gr corolla might look like in the future.

All very nice. My favourite colour for the corolla TS is scarlet flare. If I could afford one! I have an Auris in Island Blue which looks great. James.

@TooSavvy: I hope you did a better job than we did. Yes I haven't noticed many. The wagon is very practical - I can sleep comfortably in the back. @PaulinhoT: It might look good so far. The quality of my writing may detioriate as I direct more of my energy onto the car. My eyes are peeled.

Looking after her well Paul 👍 apart from car batteries most cars and dogs must be loving the extra care and attention they are getting due to this lockdown, my Aygo is getting even more washers and she was getting enough to start with lol.

Mine is the blue one, the white is someone’s and I found in a parking in Germany.

SOLVED!! Well... I'm embarrassed now, like somebody with 20 years of IT experience and because I didn't realize it earlier... But, I'm also glad that, after almost 2 months of communication with Toyota guys, I was the one who realized what was the problem 😄 So, the issue is not related to toyota-tech.eu, or to hardware, or to software, but to - f...g FONT they used in the car system. For all of you who are getting earlier mentioned Error at toyota-tech.eu after entering the Device ID & Request code, the solution to solve it is extremely simple. So, if your Device ID looks something like this, e.g. PUIefRlcq@@SqR2818, pay attention to letters marked with red in the code. If you considering them as small "L" as I did, then you're maybe wrong. In my case the first one was actually the capitalize "i" ( I ), and the second one was small "L" ( l ). The font used in the system shows those 2 letters on the same way - I (i) - l (L). So, the solution, if you have these characters in your Device ID code, is to try with typing capitalize " i " instead of small " L ". Try with replacing them one by one. In my case the first " l " was actually the big " i ", and the second one was the small " L " ( l ). After this combination - voila! I got Activation key and successfully updated navigation 😄 I hope this will help to all of you.