TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID HATCH

If ever there was a car that needed no introduction it’s the Toyota Corolla. First released in 1966 and arriving in Australia the following year, it is the all-time biggest-selling car worldwide, passing the 50-million mark in 2021. The current (12th generation) Corolla has been on sale here since 2019 with an upgrade for the 2023 model year providing the latest fifth-generation hybrid powertrain, the latest version of the Toyota Connected Services system as well as upgrades to the multimedia system. As before MY23 Corolla comes in three grades: Ascent… Read more

TECH AND HYBRID UPGRADE FOR COROLLA

Hot on the heels of the release of its all-new Corolla Cross SUV, Toyota has updated the evergreen Corolla sedan and hatch variants. New for the 2023 Corolla are the latest Toyota Connected Services, upgrades to the multimedia system, and the latest fifth-generation hybrid powertrain. As before new Corolla comes in three grades: Ascent Sport, SX and ZR, each with the choice of petrol-only or petrol/electric hybrid. Exterior changes include new 16-inch wheels for Ascent Sport and SX grades, and a redesigned front grille for hatch and sedan variants. The… Read more

TOYOTA’S COROLLA CROSS IS HERE

The highly-anticipated Toyota Corolla Cross has arrived in Australian showrooms priced from $33,000. It sits between the smaller Yaris Cross and larger RAV4, alongside the funky C-HR — all of them SUVs. Built on the same platform as Corolla hatch and sedan, all-new Corolla Cross offers a significantly higher ride height, with interior flexibility and class-leading boot space of up to 436 litres with the rear seats in place. Inside high-quality materials give the car a premium ambience, matched by a dynamic and comfortable drive experience. Three grades will be… Read more

IT’S ENOUGH TO MAKE A COROLLA CROSS

What do you get when you turn the world’s biggest selling car into an SUV? In the case of the Toyota Corolla, you get the Corolla Cross and a whole lot more sales, at least that’s the plan. But it’s not the Corolla’s first rodeo. Back in 1988 there was a 4WD version of the Corolla station wagon, but buyers weren’t so fixated on 4WDs 30 years ago — so you might not remember. Sold from 1988 to 1992 the Corolla 4WD boasted a 1.6-litre four cylinder engine, manual or… Read more