Which corolla should I buy.

[ChachaSwiss]

Hi everyone, 

I'm planning to buy my first expensive car and could use some advice. I’m currently driving a 2007 Honda Jazz but have been looking at a 2020/2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Excel. I’m particularly interested in fuel efficiency combined with a premium look. 

My daily commute is quite short—around 1.8 miles each way to work—and with my Honda Jazz, I typically refuel about every 10 days. Since I’m new to hybrid cars, I was wondering how often I might need to refuel the Corolla Hybrid under similar usage. 

I know Toyota has a great reputation for hybrids, but I’d appreciate any insights or advice you can share. Also any advice on maintaining one would be great. Thanks in advance! 

[TonyHSD]

Buy the 1.8 engine and not the 2.0. 
With this short commute hybrid might not be the best if you only use the car for that short time. How long does it take to travel these 2 miles a day? If anything less than 20 min you may have 12v Battery issues with the time. 
Also if the size it’s not a number one priority you may look into Yaris hybrid 1.5 or even Aygo X cvt or manual, manual is the better variant. These are ultra efficient small and basic cars and without been a hybrids, future proof without any potential Battery issues or worries. 

[Mojo1010]

As above hybrid isn't good for you and it isn't cheap, an aygo x or even a normal Aygo is better. 

[AndrueC]

I moved from a 2015 CVT Jazz to a 2019 Corolla. The 1.8 has a bit more low down torque but is lacking at the top end. Overall fuel consumption has worked out 15% lower but there is less internal space.

[taxidriver50005]

I'd recommend walking or even cycling... Ebikes included.... A taxi would be far cheaper than running a car for this daily commute... Or as above.. Small none hybrid... Daughter has a suzuki swift 1.2 which achieves 54mpg on a similar commute.. Costs less to insure or purchase and no hybrid Battery to worry about. 

Hybrids only really make sense for higher mileage users as there still expensive and have potential if unlikely for high repair costs.