Anyone waiting on the 2023 Corolla Hybrid Instead?

[Flomounier1]

Curious if any unlucky Maverick orderers/owners are going to get a 2023 Corolla Hybrid instead? They are officially live on Toyota's website but the build feature still doesn't work. Looks like they will have a lithium battery with a lower center of gravity this year, no more NiMH as Toyota has put in their hybrids for the last 20+ years. Nicer headlights and a 8 inch high resolution infotainment screen with WIRELESS apple carplay and android auto.

I think it's a pretty good deal at $22,800. They are even cheaper than prior year Hybrid models and toyota's destination + delivery charge is only $1000 compared to ford's $1500 and much better warranty/reliability.

Of course, this only goes for people who just care about MPG only and a vehicle under $25k and don't need a truck. Has anyone put a deposit on one yet?

The non-hybrid LE base model is a good option too but kind of hard to justify when the Hybrid is only $1250 more. It still gets 41mpg highway and now comes with the 2.0L SE engine with 169hp. Good choice for those who hate the feel of touchy Hybrid regen brakes and those who don't want to risk the first year potential lemon issues Toyota could have with the new lithium batteries (which they shouldn't.) Or good for people who like doing minor bolt on upgrades and a tiny bit of extra power.

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[Shakesbear]

A what

 

[Hybrid Nut]

Curious if any unlucky Maverick orderers/owners are going to get a 2023 Corolla Hybrid instead? They are officially live on Toyota's website but the build feature still doesn't work. Looks like they will have a lithium battery with a lower center of gravity this year, no more NiMH as Toyota has put in their hybrids for the last 20+ years. Nicer headlights and a 8 inch high resolution infotainment screen with WIRELESS apple carplay and android auto.

I think it's a pretty good deal at $22,800. They are even cheaper than prior year Hybrid models and toyota's destination + delivery charge is only $1000 compared to ford's $1500 and much better warranty/reliability.

Of course, this only goes for people who just care about MPG only and a vehicle under $25k and don't need a truck. Has anyone put a deposit on one yet?

If i didnt need the truck bed i would be definately be interested in the Corolla.. In fact i looked at the Escape hybrid and the escape hybrid plug in before deciding i really wanted a truck bed. Toyotas been making hybrids for years and they should be reliable. And a good price. Much less waiting as well.. I was told only 3 to 4 months to delivery. But obviously a corolla is not an SUV so sits lower.

 

[Chrisg2493]

I have my name down for a rav 4 hybrid

 

[Flomounier1]

I have my name down for a rav 4 hybrid

Longo?

 

[Chrisg2493]

Longo?

Yeah my backup plan for a maverick lol.

 

[Flomounier1]

Yeah my backup plan for a maverick lol.

Keep that reservation lol. Fingers crossed we see the day again where you can negotiate money OFF MSRP.

 

[Chrisg2493]

Keep that reservation lol.

Yeah I had 09/21 order for a hybrid maverick by the looks of now is becoming a 23 model. Also Toyota has been cranking out vehicles pretty quick with the constraint issues.

 

[Flomounier1]

Yeah I had 09/21 order for a hybrid maverick by the looks of now is becoming a 23 model. Also Toyota has been cranking out vehicles pretty quick with the constraint issues.

Yeah. Last July I actually put a deposit on a base model LE in the exact color/trim combo I wanted and the dealer called me 2 months later saying it will arrive in 5 days as it was just shipped from Japan. I had to cancel though because the 23 Hybrid was announced that same week and I wanted to wait.

 

[Chrisg2493]

I'm keeping both let's see which somes first lol. The rav4 hybrid and prime are in very high demand.

 

[cavemold]

Curious if any unlucky Maverick orderers/owners are going to get a 2023 Corolla Hybrid instead? They are officially live on Toyota's website but the build feature still doesn't work. Looks like they will have a lithium battery with a lower center of gravity this year, no more NiMH as Toyota has put in their hybrids for the last 20+ years. Nicer headlights and a 8 inch high resolution infotainment screen with WIRELESS apple carplay and android auto.

I think it's a pretty good deal at $22,800. They are even cheaper than prior year Hybrid models and toyota's destination + delivery charge is only $1000 compared to ford's $1500 and much better warranty/reliability.

Of course, this only goes for people who just care about MPG only and a vehicle under $25k and don't need a truck. Has anyone put a deposit on one yet?

i have not but you dont need truck then thats good option.

 

[OXHB619]

My boss bought a '22 Hybrid and gave me the keys to use it when I was working on site this year. I liked it a lot.

I traded in a 03 Matrix ( now called a Corolla Hatchback ) which served me really well for 16 years. If they had a Hybrid available for that, I may of reconsidered the Maverick. Tons of interior space, I moved a lot when I owned it, however, it is no truck. Very familiar with having lumber/cable raceway/ etc hanging out the back hatch to get it from Lowes to my business a few blocks away, it worked but wasn't ideal.

The downer on Toyotas is that if you like tech, they have always felt dated even when brand new. When I got my "hold over" Maverick, even the base XL felt like a good mix of modern tech. Seems like Toyota are trying to catch up , but you can add wireless carplay to an XL for under $100 bucks anyway.

I never though I would be sad trading a vehicle, but I was getting rid of my Matrix even at 230XXX miles and worn and needing mechanical TLC. My cost of ownership for that vehicle including everything but gas & insurance was under $1000 a year.

Now, Toyota if they announce a Hybrid Maverick competitor,

 

[Darnon]

Also Toyota has been cranking out vehicles pretty quick with the constraint issues.

Oh? Jalopnik

As recently as September, Toyota had said it wanted to manufacture 900,000 vehicle a month from September through November, as it raced to recoup lost volume from earlier in the year. But it later cut September output to 850,000 and October’s output to 800,000.

In a statement issued Oct. 21, the automaker said November total would also be lowered to 800,000, covering 250,000 units in Japan and 550,000 overseas.

Suspensions in Japan will affect 11 lines in eight plants, out of 28 lines in 14 plants.

Affected nameplates include the Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, Camry, Crown, Land Cruiser Prado and 4Runner, as well as the Lexus LS, IS RC, NX, UX, ES and GX.

 

[atomguy245]

And you can get the Corolla Hybrid with all wheel drive.

 

[Chrisg2493]

Oh? Jalopnik

At least they admit it lol not like Ford who's running around not knowing what to do with orders. Maybe I'm salty because I have 09/21 order, but then again look at bronco orders they been bad trying to fill those also the lighting.

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