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
2024 Toyota Corolla vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Comparison
Toyota Corolla
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2024 Toyota
Corolla
vs
2024 Suzuki
Swift
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
37L
141 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$22,490 - $33,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient little engine
- Light body brings lively handling
- Much improved interior technology
Misses
- Light body feels tinny at times
- Powertrain needs a heavy right foot
- Cabin tech still lags rivals
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)
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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
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 2.0L | 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | 2500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | 9.9 - 13 | |
