Toyota corolla fielder hybrid review in Kenya

Toyota corolla fielder hybrid review in Kenya

What is W×B?

 

Originally it was a special specification car, but it was upgraded to catalog grade in March 2015 with a minor change. Equipment contents are as follows.

• Body color “Cool Bordeaux glass flakes” (manufacturer option)
• 16-inch aluminum wheels painted in black (manufacturer option)
• Smoke painted front upper grill
• Dot pattern front lower grill
• Bi-beam LED headlamps (black bezel)
• LED clearance lamp
• Tail lamp (with smoked paint and LED light-emitting line)
• Black (white stitching) or white synthetic leather seats
• White or black synthetic leather decoration (upper door trim/instrument panel)
• Piano black decorative leather-wrapped steering wheel

WxB has a high resale value, but the minimum turning radius is as large as 5.5m (HYBRID or HYBRID G is 4.9m), so there may be problems depending on the driver’s usage environment.

Evaluation and reviews of the Corolla Fielder Hybrid

Interior

 

 

Pros

• The seat is comfortable to sit on, and the lumbar support is firm, so you won’t get tired.
• The rear seats can be reclined.
• The long door handles are easy to grip.
• There is plenty of legroom in both the front and rear seats.
• The black-based interior has a high texture (door trim is leather)
• The texture of the steering wheel is also refined.
• The glove box has two levels.
• Luggage space capacity is 407 liters (with 5 passengers)

Luggage space capacity is the same as the petrol car.

 

Cons

• Seat heaters are a factory option.
• The black fabric seat collects dust easily.
• The headroom in the rear seats is a little tight.
• I am a little concerned about the presence of the battery under the rear seat.
• The dirt on the white seat belts of “WxB” stands out .
• No place for cards or sunglasses.
• The cup holder is far away and difficult to use.
• The cup holder in the door pocket is also difficult to remove.
• Since the position of the center console box is too far back, it is difficult to use the armrests.
• Even when the rear seats are folded down, they do not go completely flat.

Navigation/Electrical system

Evaluation and reviews of the Corolla Fielder Hybrid

Interior

Pros

• The seat is comfortable to sit on, and the lumbar support is firm, so you won’t get tired.
• The rear seats can be reclined.
• The long door handles are easy to grip.
• There is plenty of legroom in both the front and rear seats.
• The black-based interior has a high texture (door trim is leather)
• The texture of the steering wheel is also refined.
• The glove box has two levels.
• Luggage space capacity is 407 liters (with 5 passenger

Luggage space capacity is the same as the petrol car.

Cons

• Seat heaters are a factory option.
• The black fabric seat collects dust easily.
• The headroom in the rear seats is a little tight.
• I am a little concerned about the presence of the battery under the rear seat.
• The dirt on the white seat belts of “WxB” stands out .
• No place for cards or sunglasses.
• The cup holder is far away and difficult to use.
• The cup holder in the door pocket is also difficult to remove.
• Since the position of the center console box is too far back, it is difficult to use the armrests.
• Even when the rear seats are folded down, they do not go completely flat.

Navigation/Electrical system

Pros

• Clear and easy-to-read meters
• Eco-driving is easy with the tachometer
• Convenient steering switch
• The layout of each switch is organized and easy to use
• Driver’s seat equipped with automatic power window for all seats

Cons

• Dealer option Toyota genuine navigation has old map data
• Lights on switches are dim
• Although it is an automatic air conditioner, the left and right independent temperature control is not possible.
• Poor stock speaker sound
• no light in glove box
• Luggage space lighting missing from ceiling
• no door courtesy lamp
• No speed sensitive door lock

Exterior

Cons

• Halogen headlamps are standard except for “WxB”
• There is no LED clearance lamp setting except for “W x B”
• halogen fog lights

Engine/fuel consumption

Pros

• City driving: 23km/L, Suburbs/Highway: 26~27km/h
• fast when motor driven
• Quiet switching between engine and motor
• CVT shifting is smooth

Cons

• The engine turns on the heating, and the fuel consumption worsens.
• There is no problem in normal use, but the power is insufficient and the acceleration is slow.
• Can’t handle slopes in eco mode
• It is painful when the engine is running and it is full of luggage or on a slope.

Driving performance/handling

Pros

• High straight line stability
• It is stable with little roll even on curves, making it easy to trace the target line.
• Minimum turning radius 4.9m
• 5 number size makes it easy to maneuver even on narrow roads
• Good visibility both forward and backward
• The door mirror position is appropriate and visibility is good

Cons

• “WxB” and “Aerotourer” have a minimum turning radius of 5.5m
• weak engine braking
• Since the foot brake is also weak, it is easy to become a cackling brake
• Since it is a CVT, there is no direct feeling when the accelerator is turned on.
• Lack of steering information
• Steering is too light even at high speeds
• The front edge of the bonnet is poorly cut off

Ride comfort/quietness

Pros

• It’s a little stiff, but it handles bumps well, so it’s comfortable to ride.
• The body has high rigidity, so the sound when the door is closed is good.
• quiet engine sound

The rear foot is a little more bouncing, so it’s wise not to go an inch up.

Cons

• Quietness is high, but I’m worried about road noise

Road noise can be improved by replacing the standard eco tires.

• Clear and easy-to-read meters
• Eco-driving is easy with the tachometer
• Convenient steering switch
• The layout of each switch is organized and easy to use
• Driver’s seat equipped with automatic power window for all seats

Cons

• Dealer option Toyota genuine navigation has old map data
• Lights on switches are dim
• Although it is an automatic air conditioner, the left and right independent temperature control is not possible.
• Poor stock speaker sound
• no light in glove box
• Luggage space lighting missing from ceiling
• no door courtesy lamp
• No speed sensitive door lock

Exterior

Cons

• Halogen headlamps are standard except for “WxB”
• There is no LED clearance lamp setting except for “W x B”
• halogen fog lights

Engine/fuel consumption

Pros

• City driving: 23km/L, Suburbs/Highway: 26~27km/h
• fast when motor driven
• Quiet switching between engine and motor
• CVT shifting is smooth

Cons

• The engine turns on the heating, and the fuel consumption worsens.
• There is no problem in normal use, but the power is insufficient and the acceleration is slow.
• Can’t handle slopes in eco mode

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