I also just tried the Corolla again and it did turn off the engine when I got in the car after doing remote start, before pressing Push Button Start. Manual says it's expected behavior for Toyota.
I just used it on mine ('24 Hybrid XLT Lux). So I put the key in and start, and the AC turns off. The engine also turns off due to switching to battery power. Then the AC kicks in again. It could very well be the Auto-Stop/Start, though when using my other car's remote start (Corolla Cross), the...
No choice but to use tunnel car wash in my area (Vegas). I try to wait until it's really dirty, like in Glen baker's pic, then it's off to the car wash. Can't wash in my driveway because we're in water conservation mode down here.
AC are now touch controls on the SYNC4. I see some radio controls on the steering wheel, like how it is on the '24, but most likely they've been changed to touch controls too. And it seems the instrument panel display has changed as well?
Zero regrets camp too. However…if they accept my ‘24 XLT Hybrid Lux with 4k miles as a trade-in deal with very minimal $$ and I get an AWD XLT? Not likely but one can hope haha