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 BYD Dolphin Comparison
Toyota Corolla
BYD Dolphin
2024 Toyota
Corolla
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2024 BYD
Dolphin
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.5
7.8
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Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$36,890 - $42,890
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Class-leading efficiency
- Similar kit to top-spec Premium
- Practical cabin
Misses
- Half-baked driver assist tech
- Struggles to keep up with highway traffic
- Mixed quality of materials
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)
NA
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 70kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 180Nm - 310Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | - | |
