Toyota · Corolla
Corolla
The twelfth-generation Corolla hatchback, built in Derbyshire and sold only as a 1.8 or 2.0-litre self-charging hybrid, suited to buyers who want a frugal, well-equipped family hatchback.
- Body
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Power
- 138–176 bhp
- Range
- –
- Boot
- 361 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the Corolla is comfortable, solidly built and very economical in real-world driving, with composed handling. The common criticisms are cramped rear seats and a modest boot, and an engine that drones when worked hard through the CVT gearbox; Autocar found the infotainment slow and fiddly, and What Car? noted rivals are keener in corners.
From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Power
- 138–176 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 7.4–9.1 s
- Top speed
- 112 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid, 138 bhp (140 DIN hp, 103 kW) system output; 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid, 176 bhp (178 DIN hp, 131 kW); fifth-generation Toyota hybrid system with lithium-ion battery
- Torque
- Engine 142 Nm (1.8) or 190 Nm (2.0); electric motor 185 Nm (1.8) or 206 Nm (2.0)
- Gearbox
- CVT
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Economy (WLTP)
- 64.2 mpg
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined, hatchback: 60.1–64.2 mpg (1.8), 61.4–64.2 mpg (2.0), depending on grade
- CO2 emissions
- 100–106 g/km (WLTP combined, hatchback)
Practicality
- Body
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 361 litres
- Length
- 4,370 mm
- Width
- 1,790 mm
- Weight
- From 1,345 kg
- Boot
- 361 litres (1.8) or 313 litres (2.0); a Corolla Touring Sports estate is also sold
- Towing
- 750 kg braked, 450 kg unbraked
- Size
- 4,370 mm long (4,380 mm GR Sport), 1,790 mm wide, 1,460 mm high; 2,640 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,345–1,410 kg (1.8), 1,385–1,485 kg (2.0); drag coefficient 0.31
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 10.5-inch high-definition touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital combimeter as standard
- Driver assistance
- Latest Toyota Safety Sense standard
Pros and cons
Pros
- Up to 64.2 mpg (WLTP combined)
- 176 bhp 2.0 hybrid reaches 62 mph in 7.4 seconds
- 10.5-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instruments as standard
Cons
- 361-litre boot, 313 litres with the 2.0 hybrid
- Towing limited to 750 kg braked
- Front-wheel drive only
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Petrol, Hybrid, Electric | 99–154 bhp | 226–268 mi | 352 l | Sept 2019 | |
| Hatchback | Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | 129–193 bhp | 54–279 mi | 412 l | 2021 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | 129–193 bhp | 52–281 mi | – | Nov 2021 |
Sources
- media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/260120-Corolla-tech-specs.pdf
- media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/260120-Corolla-press-pack.pdf
- media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/Corolla-prices-September-2026…
- media.toyota.co.uk/toyota-announces-prices-and-specifications-for-the-all-new-c…
