Toyota Corolla (E210)

2018 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport hatchback (MZEA12, Australia)

The twelfth generation Corolla in hatchback body style was unveiled as a pre-production model in March 2018 at the Geneva Motor Show as the Auris.[7] The Auris nameplate was discontinued across Europe in January 2019,[8][9] but the nameplate has been used in Taiwan from September 2018. The Taiwanese Auris is propelled by the 2.0-litre petrol engine and CVT transmission. It is equipped with VSC, TRC, HAC, Head-Up-Display, Push Start and Smart Entry.[10]

For the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), the hatchback is marketed as the Corolla Sport and sold alongside the smaller than international version Corolla sedan and Corolla Touring station wagon. In other regions, it is simply called the Corolla hatchback.

Depending on the countries, power for the Corolla hatchback comes from the choice of the 1.2-litre 8NR-FTS turbo petrol, 1.8-litre 2XR-FXE Hybrid petrol, 2.0-litre petrol M20A-FKS or 2.0-litre M20A-FXS Hybrid petrol.

2019 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports Icon Tech Hybrid (ZWE211, UK)

The station wagon or estate variation of the Corolla, called the Corolla Touring Sports (Corolla Touring in Japan with slightly smaller dimensions), was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.[11][8][9] The official images of the Corolla Touring Sports were revealed on 4 September 2018.

Based on the Touring Sports, the Corolla Trek Hybrid was displayed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. This crossover-style concept comes with black plastic over fenders, front and rear lower bumpers' protectors, roof ornaments and slightly raised suspension.

The Corolla Touring Sports shares the same engine as the hatchback, but the 2.0-litre petrol engine is not offered, as it is not sold in North America and Australia. Manual transmission is only paired into the 1.2-litre engine. CVT is for the Hybrid models. Trim levels are vary across the countries.

The sedan variation of the Corolla was unveiled simultaneously between 15 and 16 November 2018 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States and China at the 2018 Guangzhou International Motor Show. The model is sold in two versions: Prestige and Sporty.[12][13][14][15][16][17]

Prestige

2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan (ZWE211, international)

The Prestige model is sold in China, Europe and other countries. The model uses a different front fascia, which is more similar to the XV70 series Camry. The first Prestige model sedan rolled off the assembly line at Toyota's Sakarya plant in Turkey on 28 January 2019.[3] The Prestige model sedan was launched in Turkey on 13 February 2019 and sales began on the following day.

The Prestige model sedan has been available in certain European countries since March 2019. While there are several engine choices for the Hatchback and Touring Sports, the sole powertrain for the European Corolla sedan or saloon is 1.8-litre Hybrid paired with CVT.

In Taiwan and Southeast Asia (except Malaysia), the Prestige model sedan is sold as the Corolla Altis.[18] It was launched in Taiwan on 27 March 2019,[19] in Thailand on 3 September 2019,[20] in the Philippines on 9 September 2019,[21][22] in Indonesia on 12 September 2019,[23][24] in Malaysia on 9 October 2019,[25] in Brunei on 2 January 2020[26] and in Singapore on 9 January 2020 at the Singapore Motorshow.

Sporty

2020 Toyota Corolla LE sedan (ZRE211, North America)

The Sporty model uses a similar front fascia to the hatchback and wagon versions. This version is sold in North America, Japan, Australia, China (as the Levin (Japanese: トヨタ・レビン, Toyota Rebin)) and other countries. The Chinese-spec model will get an onboard Data Communication Module, one of the features under the Toyota Connected suite, as standard which is also available on the Corolla Sport hatchback and Crown in the Japanese market.[27]

On 12 June 2019, it was announced that the Sporty model would be launched in Japan on 17 September 2019. This model would be smaller than its international counterpart.[28][29]

The Corolla Hatchback is sold in Japan as the Corolla Sport, which was launched on 27 June 2018.[30][31] It is sold exclusively at Toyota Corolla Store dealerships equipped with T-Connect available with the 2018 Crown. Motive power for the Japanese Corolla Sport comes from the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine or 1.8-litre Hybrid engine. Trim levels are the base G"X", the mid-level G and the fully loaded G"Z". Intelligent manual transmission is only for the cars with smaller displacement engine. The 1.2-litre cars are also offered with Full-Time 4WD paired with CVT-i. The 2WD G"Z" can be ordered with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system and Drive Mode Select with Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport S and Sport S+ modes. TRD or Modellista body kit is optional for all models.

Both the Corolla sedan and Corolla Touring were launched in Japan on 17 September 2019.[32] It is shorter in length by 135–145 mm (5.3–5.7 in) and narrower by 45–55 mm (1.8–2.2 in) than the global Corolla models. They both share the same wheelbase as the Corolla hatchback (Sport in Japan), contrary to the global Corolla. As the result, both the Japanese market Corolla sedan and Corolla Touring has a minimum turning radius of 5 m (16.4 ft).[33] Unlike the European market Corolla Touring Sports which uses the same front fascia as the Corolla Hatchback, the Japanese market Corolla Touring uses the same front fascia as the Sporty model of the Corolla sedan.

Trim levels for the Japanese market Corolla sedan and Corolla Touring are the base G-X, the mid-level S and the fully loaded W×B. Powertrain options are the 1.8-litre petrol engine with CVT (for all trim levels), 1.8-litre Hybrid engine with either 2WD or E-Four (for all trim levels) and 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with manual transmission (for W×B trim only).[4]

In May 2020, the "2000 Limited" variant of the Corolla Touring was released. It is powered by the 2.0-litre M20A-FKS engine (the first 2.0-litre engine option for the Japanese market Corolla) paired with a CVT and had a limited production of 500 units.[34][35][36]

The E210 series Corolla is the first Corolla to be sold in the Japanese domestic market in which the exterior width dimensions (1,745 mm (68.7 in) for the sedan and station wagon, and 1,790 mm (70.5 in) for the hatchback) exceed Japanese government regulations concerning small size passenger vehicles (class 3) exterior dimensions and engine displacement. Thus, Japanese buyers are liable to an additional annual tax.

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  2018 Toyota Corolla Sport G with optional Modellista body kit (NRE210H, Japan)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid S (ZWE211, Japan)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid S (ZWE211, Japan)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla Touring Hybrid G-X (ZWE211W, Japan)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla Touring Hybrid G-X (ZWE211W, Japan)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla 1.8 W×B interior (Japan)
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  8NR-FTS engine in the Corolla Sport

The North American production version of the Corolla Hatchback was unveiled on 28 March 2018 at the New York International Auto Show for the 2019 model year.[37] Trim levels are SE and XSE. The North American Corolla Hatchback is powered by the 2.0-litre Dynamic Force engine mated to 6-speed intelligent manual transmission (SE) or CVT with physical first launch gear and 10-speed simulated gear (SE and XSE). The US market SE and XSE models[38] are equipped with Entune 3.0[note 1] infotainment system and standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0.[39]

2020 Toyota Corolla LE sedan (ZRE211, US)

2020 Toyota Corolla SE sedan (MZEA12, US)

The North American Corolla sedan went on sale in the United States on 26 February 2019 for the 2020 model year. Trim levels for the North American Corolla sedan are L, LE and XLE with 1.8-litre engine, as well as the SE and XSE with 2.0-litre engine. The transmissions for the smaller engine are a CVT with physical first gear, or a 6-speed manual (L), while the bigger power source can be paired with either CVT (SE and XSE) or 6-speed manual (SE). The Hybrid model is only available in LE trim and with CVT.

The twelfth generation Corolla came to the Mexican market on 7 May 2019 in Base, LE, SE and Hybrid versions.[40]

All trim levels come with a Toyota Entune 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa integration, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0) suite of driver assistance technologies, power windows and door locks, LED front headlamps with daytime running lamps and LED rear tail lamps, eight airbags, the Toyota STAR Safety System and the ToyotaCare maintenance plan for 2 years or 25,000 miles (whichever comes first).

Available upscale features include steering wheel-mounted shift paddles for CVT transmission-equipped models, 18" alloy wheels, an eight-inch Toyota Entune 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with Remote Connect and 4G LTE Wi-Fi capabilities, Toyota SofTex-trimmed seating surfaces with cloth inserts, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, full-speed radar cruise control, available Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams, adaptive front lighting system and a seven-inch multi-information instrument cluster display.

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE sedan (ZWE211, US)

A hybrid version of the Corolla is being offered for the first time in the United States. It was unveiled at the 2018 LA Auto Show.[41] The hybrid Corolla drivetrain is mechanically almost identical to the Prius. The choice of adding a hybrid version of the Corolla in the US was to help Toyota meet CAFE standards by using a higher-volume car and that Hispanic customers prefer the Corolla to the Prius.[42]

Engine choices for the North American Corolla are:

• 1.8 L, "2ZR-FAE" inline four-cylinder (I4) petrol engine, 104 kW (139 hp), 171 N⋅m (126 lb⋅ft), (L, LE and XLE models, CVT transmission only) (N/A on hatchback)
• 1.8 L, "2ZR-FXE" inline four-cylinder (I4) petrol engine with Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive System, 90 kW (121 hp), 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft), (LE hybrid models only, CVT transmission only) (N/A on hatchback)
• 2.0 L, "M20A-FKS" Dynamic Force inline four-cylinder (I4) petrol engine, 126 kW (169 hp), 205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft), (SE and XSE models, 6-speed manual transmission or CVT transmission) (standard on hatchback)

For the mainland China market, excluding Hong Kong and Macao, the E210 series Corolla sedan is available in two different styles. The Prestige Corolla is built by FAW, and the Sporty model called Levin is manufactured by GAC. Both the Corolla and the Levin are offered as regular petrol, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid versions. Both were released in China on 8 August 2019.

In China, the hybrid version is called "ShuangQing", to differentiate from the petrol version. Some versions come with a 12.1-inch portrait touchscreen (like the technology version of Levin or Levin Hybrid) and other versions come with 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with CarLife or WeLink. The other specs are the same as the North American version.

Available powertrain options include:

• 1.2 L, "9NR-FTS" inline four-cylinder (I4) turbocharged petrol engine, 86 kW (115.5 hp), 185 N⋅m (136.5 lb⋅ft) (petrol version only, with CVT)
• 1.8 L, "2ZR-FXE" inline four-cylinder (I4) petrol engine with Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive System, 90 kW (121 hp), 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft), (hybrid models only, eCVT only)

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  FAW-Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan (China)
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  GAC-Toyota Levin (China)
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  GAC-Toyota Levin (China)
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  GAC-Toyota Levin Hybrid (China)

Toyota Corolla GR Sport Hybrid hatchback (Europe)

Toyota Corolla Trek Hybrid (Europe)

2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan (Europe)

2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan interior (Europe)

The twelfth generation Corolla Hatchback is built in the UK and features a 2-litre, 134 kW (180 bhp) Dynamic Force Hybrid drivetrain along with a less powerful 1.8-litre, 91 kW (122 hp) drivetrain. Standard petrol engines are also available, one of them would be a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine. However, diesel engines would not be used. Production of the European market Corolla Hatchback began on 14 January 2019. Sales began in the UK in February 2019 and across Europe in March 2019.[43]

The Corolla Hybrid in the European market was unveiled as a pre-production model at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show as the Auris Hybrid, with the Auris name later discontinued.[44][45] The production version of the European market Corolla Hybrid in hatchback and estate (Touring Sports) variants were later revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

Across Europe, the Corolla is sold in several trim levels. For example in Switzerland, the Corolla Hatchback and Touring Sports are offered in Active, Comfort, Trend, Style and Premium trim levels. Engine choice for the Active and Comfort, is either 1.2-litre turbo or 1.8-litre Hybrid. The mid-level Trend can be paired with 1.2-litre turbo, 1.8-litre Hybrid or 2.0-litre Hybrid. The only power source for the Style and Premium is 2.0-litre Hybrid. Manual transmission is only for the Active and Comfort with 1.2-litre turbo, the rests of the range come with eCVT. Standard and optional equipment are varies across the countries. Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), ambient illumination lighting, LED lamps, sports front seats, smart entry system, upgraded sound system with navigation, 18-inch alloy wheels and panoramic roof are available for the higher grade models.

The E210 Corolla Sedan marks the return of conventional 4-door body shape Corolla after the E120 generation was replaced by hatchback and estate only Auris. While the 5-door Corolla Hatchback and Touring Sports are sold across Europe, the 4-door Sedan/Limousine/Saloon is only offered in selected countries like the UK, Germany and Spain.

In the UK, the Corolla Hatchback and Touring Sports are marketed as Icon, Icon Tech, Design and Excel. The top-of-the-line Excel is only sold with 1.8- or 2.0-litre Hybrid engine.

In Brunei, the Corolla Altis sedan was launched at the Regal Blue Production House on 2 January 2020 and went on sale on the following day. It is fully imported from Thailand. The models include 1.6- and 1.8-litre petrol engines with 7-speed CVT transmissions. The 1.6-litre model includes manual air-conditioning, fabric seats, 18-inch wheels, 10-inch Android infotainment system, 60:40 rear seats and 470 litres of luggage space. The 1.8-litre model includes bi-beam headlamps, tyre pressure warning monitor system, push-button engine start, leather seats, single zone automatic air-conditioning with S-Flow mode, electric parking brake, Toyota Safety Sense package, and front and rear clearance sensors.[26]

2019 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 V (ZRE211, Indonesia)

The Corolla Altis for the Indonesian market is offered in 1.8 G, 1.8 V and 1.8 Hybrid trim levels paired with CVT.[23][24] All-around disc brakes are standard on all models. The 1.8 G trim is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, while the 1.8 V and 1.8 Hybrid come with 17-inch size. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Pre-Collision System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert and Automatic High Beam are only offered on the Hybrid model.

In Malaysia, the Corolla is marketed in 1.8 E and 1.8 G trim levels paired with CVT. Paddle shift is only installed in the more expensive G model, which also receives other features such as automatic rain sensor wipers, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seats and the Toyota Safety Sense which consists of Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Pre-Collision System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert and Automatic High Beam. Although it is marketed as "Corolla" only, it retained the "Altis" badge like the rest of other Southeast Asian countries.[18]

In the Philippines, trim levels of the Corolla Altis are 1.6 E (with manual transmission only), 1.6 G (with either manual transmission or CVT), 1.6 V (with CVT only) and 1.8 V Hybrid (with CVT only).[21][22] The E and G grade are equipped with Halogen projector headlights, 16 inch wheels, lever type parking brake, keyless entry rotary type start and fabric seats. Top spec V and Hybrid variants gets the smart entry with push button start, leather seats, electronic parking brake, LED projector headlights and fog lights, 8 power driver seat with 2 way lumbar support, reverse sensors with camera and cruise control. Top end Hybrid variant only gets the Toyota Safety Sense.

The Corolla Altis made its official debut during the Singapore Motorshow on 9 January 2020; in Standard and Elegance trims and a Hybrid variant. It is offered only with the 1.6L engine with Dual VVT-i mated to a 7-speed Sequential transmission with Super CVT-i for the petrol variants and 1.8L engine for the hybrid.

Thailand was the first country in Southeast Asia to launch the E210 series Corolla Altis. Based on the 1.6 J, the cheapest model of the Thai market Corolla Altis is called Limo, which is intended for taxi purpose. The other trim levels are 1.6 G, 1.8 GR (Gazoo Racing) Sport, Hybrid Entry, Hybrid Mid and Hybrid High.[20] All engines are paired with CVT.

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  2019 Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid High (ZWE211, Thailand)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid High (ZWE211, Thailand)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla Altis GR Sport (ZRE211, Thailand)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 G interior (Thailand)
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  2019 Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid High interior (Thailand)
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  2ZR-FXE engine in the Corolla Altis Hybrid

2018 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid hatchback (ZWE211, Australia)

2018 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid hatchback (ZWE211, Australia)

The Corolla Hatchback was launched in Australia on 7 August 2018, while the Corolla sedan went on sale on 26 November 2019. Both the Corolla Hatchback and Corolla sedan are available in three trim levels: Ascent Sport, SX and ZR. All models are powered by a 2.0 L engine. The 6-speed manual transmission is only available as standard on the base model Ascent Sport, while automatic CVT is optional for the Ascent Sport and standard on the mid-level SX and top-of-the-line ZR. The 1.8 L engine with hybrid drivetrain is also available for all trim levels except the ZR trim of the Corolla sedan.[46]

All the Australian Corolla hatchbacks and sedans come with 7 SRS Airbags, Lane Departure Alert, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control, Hill-start Assist Control and Active Cornering Assist. The base model with manual transmission is equipped with High-speed Active Cruise Control, while all the CVT models have All-speed Active Cruise Control. The SX and ZR have dual zone air-conditioning and wireless phone charger. The ZR comes with standard heated front sports front bucket seats, intelligent ambient illumination, auto-dimming rear view mirror, 8-speakers JBL audio system and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The twelfth generation of the Corolla line-up was launched in Brazil in September 2019, which included an Altis trim with the first version of a flex-fuel hybrid powered by a 1.8-litre Atkinson engine. All the other trims, GLi, XEi and Altis, are powered by a Dynamic Force 2.0-litre flexible-fuel engine.[47] The new Corolla is produced in the Indaiatuba, São Paulo plant, and initially only 5% of production was devoted to the Altis flex-fuel hybrid with the hybrid powertrain being imported from Japan. However, by February 2020, and despite of production constraints, sales of the Corolla Altis flex-fuel hybrid reached almost 25% sales of the country's entire Corolla line-up.[48]

The Corolla Hatchback has been available in South Africa since February 2019 in two trim levels: XS and XR. Both trim levels are powered by a 1.2 L turbocharged engine. Both the 6-speed manual transmission and CVT are available on the XS trim, while the XR trim is only offered with CVT.[49][50]

Sales of the sedan began in March 2020. Both XR trims get a 6-speed manual or CVT, while the XS trim is only available with also CVT.

The Corolla Hatchback is available in GX, SX and ZR trims with options for petrol or hybrid models for each. The petrol and Hybrid models all share the same engine for each of their respective power plants. All are equipped with CVT transmission.

The Corolla Hatchback got a 5-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program.[51]

• 2018 Toyota Corolla (ANCAP):

On October 2, 2018, the Corolla Hatchback received[52] a "Top Safety Pick Award"[53] but not a "Plus" award because of its lack of good-rated headlamps. The same ratings were also received in 2019 for the 2020 model year Corolla sedan.[54]

• Small Overlap (Driver): Good
• Small Overlap (Passenger): Good
• Moderate Overlap Front: Good
• Side: Good
• Roof: Good
• Head Restraints and Seats: Good
• Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle): Superior
• Headlamps: Acceptable
• Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) ease of use: Good