Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

Tr ustedReviews|Owner Opinion|ExpertAdvice

THE Toyota Corolla is back and better than ever.Itlooksfar more

stylish than the Auristhatitr eplaced, and ithas plenty of other

attributes that ownerswillwant to te ll their friendsabout.

If they’vechosenahybrid, thatwill include braggingabout how

muchmoney they’resaving. Both the 1.8-litreand the 2.0-litre‘high-

performance’hybridscan return over 60mpgint he right trim. The

2.0-litrehelpsthe Corolla feel moreupmarket,with better acceleration

up to motorwayspeeds, while the car’s handlingfalls somewhere

between theFord Focus and VW Golf,whichisnot abad compromise.

Softmaterialsand neat design touche sgivethe Corolla’s interior a

cosy feel, while fe atur es likeLED headlights andarear-view camera

arestandar donthe entry-leve lIcon. Sois the eight-inchinfotainment

display–although it’s notas slickasrival systems andcurrently

misses out on Apple CarPlay and Android Autocompatibility.

Practicalityis decent,with plenty ofspace in the front,butonly

middlingroom forbackseatpassengers.Pickthe 1.8hybrid, and

there’sa361-litreboot, butthisshrinksto313 litres in the 2.0-litre

courtesyofa nextrabatter yunder the boot floor; thisisafigure

that’s betteredby the VWPolo from theclass below.

“The Toyota Corollafeels likethe right car

at the right time, especially in hybrid guise.

It’s efficient,well equipped andrelaxing”

Toyota Corolla

Diesel-beating efficiency,

design, hassle-freemotoring

Middling interior space, CVT

auto, limitedtowing ability

Da

ta

Sheet

Engines:1.2petrol,1.8&2.0 hybrid

Trim levels:Icon, IconTe ch, Design,Excel

Economy:47-66mpg

Road tax:£135-£145

0-62:7. 9-10.9s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Price £21,305-£29,075

Ourpick

1.8VVT-i Hybrid

IconTe ch

£24,805

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