8.5
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid review
The cheapest Corolla Hybrid makes a lot of sense as a sedan, even if it's not the most inspiring choice. It just does everything so well.
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James Wong
Toyota Corolla vs BYD Seal Comparison
Toyota Corolla
BYD Seal
2024 Toyota
Corolla
vs
2024 BYD
Seal
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.5
8.1
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Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
6 year
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MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$49,888 - $68,798
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious (as a sedan)
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Potential supply constraints
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
Colours Available
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | - | |
