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
Toyota Corolla vs Subaru WRX Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 475 km
63L
536 to 655 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,110 - $76,427
$45,990 - $63,290
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Chassis upgrades are a step forward
- Recaro seats hug you in the right places
- Yes, we love that rear wing
Misses
- Still not nearly noisy enough
- For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
- The performance game has moved on
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
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1618 - 1798 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.8L | 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 221kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3250 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 89.7 | 86 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
