2025 Toyota Corolla - Stylish & Modern Sedan 🚗

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2025 Toyota Corolla
Price: $23.520–$29.385


Overview

Long the poster child for practical transportation, the Toyota Corolla's virtues aren't measured in thrills but instead in efficiency and value. Toyota has been leveraging that name recognition lately, spinning off first the Corolla Cross pseudo-SUV and recently the limited-edition GR Corolla, both reviewed separately. The Corolla sedan and hatchback models remain the bread and butter of the lineup, and both use a trusty but unhurried 169-horsepower inline-four and automatic transmission. While performance maybe lackadaisical, the Corolla has a predictable and unfussy nature. Sales numbers indicate it’s a vibe that works, and buyers looking for transportation and little else will likely never be disappointed in a Corolla. But the Honda Civic or Mazda 3 will put a bigger smile on the face of a thrifty driver who isn't afraid to carve a corner or two. There's a remarkably efficient Corolla Hybrid too—that’s even available with all-wheel drive—but it’s limited to the sedan body style.


Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Corolla uses a 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder that sends power to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). While all hatchbacks share that same powertrain, the sedan also offers a hybrid powertrain. Our tests of the Corolla SE hatchback and the Corolla XSE sedan proved that although the Toyota twins were quite prudent around town and steady on the highway, getting up to speed requires patience, and hard acceleration produced some uncouth engine sounds that diminished their refinement. Both the Corolla sedan and the hatchback have a pleasant ride quality that adequately isolates all but the worst bumps. Their controlled body motions also provide better agility than previous iterations. The Corolla SE and XSE further separate themselves with a stiffer sport-tuned suspension and the latter's larger 18-inch wheels (everything else rides on either 15- or 16-inch rims). Still, compared with athletic and engaging rivals, such as the Mazda 3 and Honda Civic, the Corolla's progressive steering is satisfactory but not exemplary. While neither Corolla body style had impressive results in our 70-mph-to-zero braking test—requiring between 174 and 183 feet—their brake pedals were dependable and responded naturally to inputs.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Inside, the Corolla hatchback and sedan share a streamlined dashboard and soft-touch materials. Most models have passive entry and push-button start. Others can also be upgraded with ambient interior lighting, dual-zone climate control, and heated front seats. Those who regularly have back-seat passengers should consider the sedan over the hatchback since it has considerably more legroom behind the front seats. The Corolla hatchback has 18 cubic feet of cargo space behind its back seat, but it only fit two carry-on bags back there in our testing. However, the new no-cost Enhanced Cargo Space option expands that area by 6 cubic feet (23 total) by replacing the spare tire with a tire-repair kit. While the sedan only has 13 cubes of trunk volume, we squeezed eight bags inside. Both body styles had inferior interior cubby storage compared with some more capacious rivals. Thankfully, there's a convenient tray at the front of their center console and a useful bin below the armrest.
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