Toyota

Toyota Corolla

Price $22,690 – $59,990
Fuel consumption 4.4 – 11.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 82%(view ratings)
The Corolla gets a significant mid-cycle update for 2023 including several cosmetic revisions, Toyota’s new multimedia interface and latest suite of advanced safety systems (Toyota Safety Sense 3.0), plus available all-wheel drive with the Corolla Hybrid. The base 1.8-litre engine and manual transmission have been dropped, though the latter can still be found in the brand new GR Corolla, a hot hatch with 300 horsepower and AWD.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 82%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 8/10
Compact cars
The Car Guide rating 80%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2023

GR Corolla and Hybrid 4WD trims. 2-litre engine, 8-inch screen and Safety Sense 3.0 system now standard. Manual gearbox removed (except GR Corolla).

Pros

  • All-wheel-drive hybrid sedans
  • Comfortable, safe and practical (sedans)
  • Appreciable controls and ergonomics
  • Benchmark quality, reliability and durability

Cons

  • Brakes are too sensible (hybrids)
  • Small trunk (hatchback)
  • Rear head restraints that block the view
  • Some mundane interior finishes

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