8.5
2024 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport 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
2022 BMW i3 vs 2024 Toyota Corolla Comparison
BMW i3
Toyota Corolla
2022 BMW
i3
vs
2024 Toyota
Corolla
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.5
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Based on the BMW i3
Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HYBRID
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$70,900
$29,270 - $40,450
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Supply
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
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft (+$850)
- Adaptive LED Headlights (+$1,300)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$500)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$200)
- Enhancement Pack (+$2,800)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 - 13.05 | |
