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
Toyota Corolla vs Peugeot 308 Comparison
Toyota Corolla
Peugeot 308
2024 Toyota
Corolla
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2024 Peugeot
308
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Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HYBRID
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
40L - 53L
56 to 281 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$30,499 - $64,990
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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
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Supply
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
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
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT & DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.8L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | 10.5 | |
