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About the Toyota Corolla
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2022 Toyota Corolla is classified as a 4 Door Sedan currently on sale in Australia as part of the MZEA12R generation, starting from $25,500 MLRP for the ASCENT SPORT and topping out at $41,800 for the ZR TWO-TONE OPT PREM PAINT HYB.
There are 35 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. The Corolla is built in Japan and is available with 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Corolla is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Super low running costs
- Good ride and handling balance
- Unpretentious, reliable motoring
Cons
- Hatch has small boot
- Hybrid feels underpowered
- Tyre noise on coarse roads
Toyota Corolla Rating
Toyota Prius
Entry-level
Audi RS3
Best in class
Overall rating
8.3
7.5
8.7
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2022 Toyota Corolla Price
Sedan
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | $33,400 | $33,400 |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONV PK HYBRID | $34,400 | $34,400 |
| SX HYBRID | $36,100 | $36,100 |
| ZR HYBRID | $40,400 | $40,400 |
Hatchback
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | $33,200 | $33,200 |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONV PK HYBRID | $34,200 | $34,200 |
| SX HYBRID | $36,400 | $36,400 |
| ZR HYBRID | $40,400 | $40,400 |
| ZR TWO-TONE OPT PREM PAINT HYB | $41,800 | $41,800 |
*excl. on-roads
2022 Toyota Corolla Specs
See our comprehensive details for the Toyota Corolla
2022 Toyota Corolla Dimensions
1435mm
1780mm
4630mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2022 Toyota Corolla Dimensions2022 Toyota Corolla Boot Space
The sedan has a decent 470L of luggage space, while the hatchback has between 217L (pokey as heck) and 333L. The larger of the two volumes is for models without a spare wheel.
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2022 Toyota Corolla Safety Rating
The Corolla has an ANCAP rating of five stars based on testing conducted in 2018. It received scores of 96 per cent in adult occupant protection, 83 per cent in child occupant protection, 86 per cent in vulnerable road user protection, and 76 per cent in safety assist.
The entire range comes standard with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Lane-keeping assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-tracing assist
- Adaptive cruise control (high speed-only in manual models)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Reversing camera
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag
The SX and ZR add blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
2022 Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy
The 2.0-litre petrol Corolla uses 6.0L/100km on the combined cycle.
Fuel economy in the hybrid is 4.2L/100km in the hatch and just 3.6L/100km in the sedan. Unbeatable.
All models run on 91RON regular unleaded fuel and have a 50L fuel tank except for the hybrid models, which use a 43L tank.
| Toyota Corolla | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| ASCENT SPORT | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONV PK HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.0 |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONVENIENCE PK | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVI HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.2 |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVIGATION | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.2 |
| SX | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| SX HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.0 |
| ZR | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| ZR HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.0 |
| ZR TWO TONE OPTION | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| ZR TWO TONE OPTION HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.2 |
| ZR TWO-TONE OPT PREM PAINT HYB | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.0 |
| ZR TWO-TONE OPTION PREMIUM PNT | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Toyota Corolla?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCENT SPORT | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT | 2.0L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVIGATION | 2.0L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVIGATION | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SX | 2.0L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SX | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONVENIENCE PK | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVI HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVI HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONVENIENCE PK | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SX HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SX HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SX | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR | 2.0L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SX | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR TWO TONE OPTION | 2.0L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONV PK HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR | 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONV PK HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR TWO TONE OPTION HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SX HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SX HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR TWO-TONE OPTION PREMIUM PNT | 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR HYBRID | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| ZR TWO-TONE OPT PREM PAINT HYB | 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
You should service your Corolla at your authorised Toyota dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Corolla’s warranty.
How does the 2022 Toyota Corolla drive?
Our expert take on Toyota Corolla drivability.
The TNGA platform and all-round independent suspension (trailing wishbone rear) look good on paper, and indeed this Corolla is way sharper on turn-in and flatter through corners than older models.
It's actually quite a sporty car in handling terms.
However, the suppression of noise, vibration and harshness could be better, the ride quality on 18-inch wheels degrades over the 16s, and the hybrid – while extremely efficient – is a sluggish under hard acceleration.
2022 Toyota Corolla Options
Options list for the Toyota Corolla
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Toyota Corolla variants on the official website, and within the official Toyota Corolla specifications page.
2022 Toyota Corolla Colours
What colours are available for the Toyota Corolla
Hatch:
- Glacier White
- Frosted White ($575 extra)
- Silver Pearl ($575 extra)
- Jasper Red ($575 extra)
- Graphite ($575 extra)
- Eclectic Blue ($575 extra)
- Peacock Black ($575 extra)
- Eclipse Black ($575 extra)
Sedan:
- Glacier White
- Frosted White ($575 extra)
- Silver Pearl ($575 extra)
- Atomic Rush red ($575 extra)
- Lunar Blue ($575 extra)
- Saturn Blue ($575 extra)
- Celestite Grey ($575 extra)
- Ink ($575 extra)
2022 Toyota Corolla Warranty
The Toyota Corolla is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Should you buy the 2022 Toyota Corolla
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
These sell so well, and for good reason. There are flaws around packaging, but overall it's bulletproof and cheap-to-run motoring, with newfound dynamic nous and pretty sharp design.
Toyota Corolla FAQs
The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the ASCENT SPORT that starts from $25,500.
The most expensive Toyota Corolla is the ZR TWO-TONE OPT PREM PAINT HYB that starts from $41,800.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1300Kg offered by the following variants
- ASCENT SPORT
- ASCENT SPORT + NAVIGATION
- SX
- ASCENT SPORT + CONVENIENCE PK
- ZR
- ASCENT SPORT HYBRID
- ZR TWO TONE OPTION
- ASCENT SPORT + CONV PK HYBRID
- SX HYBRID
- ZR TWO-TONE OPTION PREMIUM PNT
- ZR HYBRID
- ZR TWO-TONE OPT PREM PAINT HYB
The largest Toyota Corolla is the ASCENT SPORT which measures 1780mm wide, 4630mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota Corolla is the ASCENT SPORT which has 126kW of power from its 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Toyota Corolla is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the ASCENT SPORT which weighs 1845 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Toyota Corolla below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| ASCENT SPORT | unleaded petrol |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONVENIENCE PK | unleaded petrol |
| SX | unleaded petrol |
| ZR | unleaded petrol |
| ASCENT SPORT | unleaded petrol |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONVENIENCE PK | unleaded petrol |
| SX | unleaded petrol |
| ZR | unleaded petrol |
| ZR TWO-TONE OPTION PREMIUM PNT | unleaded petrol |
| ASCENT SPORT | unleaded petrol |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVIGATION | unleaded petrol |
| SX | unleaded petrol |
| ZR | unleaded petrol |
| ASCENT SPORT | unleaded petrol |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVIGATION | unleaded petrol |
| SX | unleaded petrol |
| ZR | unleaded petrol |
| ZR TWO TONE OPTION | unleaded petrol |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONV PK HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| SX HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ZR HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASCENT SPORT + CONV PK HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| SX HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ZR HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ZR TWO-TONE OPT PREM PAINT HYB | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVI HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| SX HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ZR TWO TONE OPTION HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ZR HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASCENT SPORT HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASCENT SPORT + NAVI HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| SX HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |