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The ‘self-charging’ hybrid powertrain is available in either 1.8 or 2.0-litre guise, with both options receiving more power. The former now produces 138bhp while the latter has been tuned to deliver 193bhp. Both are still mated to a CVT automatic gearbox driving the front wheels.
The 1.8-litre model’s 0-62mph acceleration time now stands at 9.2 seconds, while the 2.0-litre will complete the same sprint in 7.5 seconds. Despite the increase in performance, CO2 emissions remain unchanged at 102g/km for the 1.8-litre model and 107g/km for the 2.0-litre.
It’s not just under the metal where the Corolla has been given an update, as the exterior has been lightly redesigned as part of this round of updatest. The grille has a new pattern, the headlights have a new ‘bi-LED’ design and there are new alloy wheel options too. There’s also a new selection of exterior paint colours to choose from.
Inside, the facelifted Corolla now features new trim pieces and revised graphics for its infotainment system, but the biggest change comes in the form of a new, larger 10.5-inch touchscreen on the dashboard. The Corolla’s infotainment now offers features such as an ‘on-board voice agent’ while the 12.3-inch driver’s screen can be customised with a choice between four different modes: Casual, Smart, Sport and Tough.
There’s more safety tech onboard too, with Toyota’s T-Mate package adding blind spot monitoring, safe exit assist (so you don’t open a door on passing cars or cyclists) and a rear seat reminder system. Toyota also says the Corolla’s infotainment will be able to receive upgrades in future thanks to over-the-air update capability.
There’s no word on pricing for the facelift Corolla yet, but likely it’ll go on sale at the start of 2023.
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It’s not just under the metal where the Corolla has been given an update, as the exterior has been lightly redesigned as part of this round of updatest. The grille has a new pattern, the headlights have a new ‘bi-LED’ design and there are new alloy wheel options too. There’s also a new selection of exterior paint colours to choose from.
Inside, the facelifted Corolla now features new trim pieces and revised graphics for its infotainment system, but the biggest change comes in the form of a new, larger 10.5-inch touchscreen on the dashboard. The Corolla’s infotainment now offers features such as an ‘on-board voice agent’ while the 12.3-inch driver’s screen can be customised with a choice between four different modes: Casual, Smart, Sport and Tough.
There’s more safety tech onboard too, with Toyota’s T-Mate package adding blind spot monitoring, safe exit assist (so you don’t open a door on passing cars or cyclists) and a rear seat reminder system. Toyota also says the Corolla’s infotainment will be able to receive upgrades in future thanks to over-the-air update capability.
There’s no word on pricing for the facelift Corolla yet, but likely it’ll go on sale at the start of 2023.