There are only a handful of cars that never seem to disappoint. Usually, these vehicles are sports cars that stick to their roots, like the Porsche 911, albeit there are some other sports cars to consider instead of the 911. This core value-focused car genre does spread to other car types as well, and today we're going to look at one of the all-time greats, the Toyota Corolla. Hold your horses. We know the Corolla isn't the most exciting car to ever leave Toyota's factory, but they keep on pleasantly surprising us with new cars. Just take the newly unveiled Prius for example, Toyota hit the nail on the head with this one.
There is some stiff competition regarding the compact car segment. Some argue that cars like the Honda Accord are the perfect everyday beater, others say you should get a fully-electric car to save on gas, and most people don't care about the compact car segment in all honesty. That said, the Toyota Corolla is much less boring than you'd expect it to be, and it shows great value for money. So, let's get into the nitty-gritty of the 2023 Toyota Corolla and see what you need to know.
10 The 2023 Toyota Corolla Is Good-Looking
Sure, the Corolla might not be as striking as a macho classic car, but it's far from being ugly. The Corolla has some neat LED headlights, and an attractive rear end, and when specced with the right options, it can be a rather sporty-looking sedan if you ask us.
On top of that, the colorways the new Corolla comes with are also rather peculiar ranging from your basic whites, silvers, and blacks, to some more eye-catching ones like Ruby Flare Pearl and Dark Blue Mica.
9 The 2023 Toyota Corolla Has In Two Body Styles
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Toyota's vision with the Corolla was to provide a car that everyone can find useful. Therefore, the new Corolla has two different body styles; a hatchback, and a sedan counterpart.
Those who prefer the traditional looks of the sedan can have their fancy tickled. And those who need the extra cargo space (18 cubic feet) can opt for the Corolla Hatch if they would like to do so.
8 The 2023 Toyota Corolla's Different Engine Options
There are two main powertrains found in the 2023 Toyota Corolla. As standard, every Corolla features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 169 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque.
You also have the option to go for the Corolla Hybrid, although this model in particular is only available in the sedan body style. Its 2.0-liter motor gets downsized to 1.8-liters. In turn, the new hybrid-assisted four-cylinder engine produces 134 hp and 156 lb-ft of torque. There are a few things you need to know about the Corolla Hybrid, but that's a story for another day.
7 The 2023 Toyota Corolla Is Fuel Efficient
The gasoline-only front-wheel-drive Corolla achieves an impressive 41 mpg highway rating and around 32 mpg in the city. These figures have been proven to be a tad conservative though...
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid's fuel economy is even more unbelievable. The front-wheel-drive Hybrid Corolla should earn 50 mpg in the city and 43 on the open road.
6 The 2023 Toyota Corolla's Relaxing Ride
One thing the Corolla never truly excelled at was giving the driver a fun driving experience. Although that might be a dealbreaker for some, there are other areas in which Toyota rather placed its focus.
On the highway, or even in the right city, the 2023 Toyota Corolla feels much more premium than its price would suggest It soaks up bumps and imperfections on the road surprisingly well and has minimal road noise.
5 The 2023 Toyota Corolla Is Safe
Euro NCAP is yet to put the new 2023 Toyota Corolla to the test, but we do have some figures for the 2019 Corolla. They're identical to one another from a chassis perspective.
Euro NCAP rather 2019 Toyota Corolla a brilliant 5-star safety rating. To be specific, they gave it a 95% rating for adult occupant safety and an 84% child occupant safety rating, and the list just goes on.
4 The 2023 Toyota Corolla Is Jam-Packed With Technology
Apart from the structural integrity of the Corolla, various safety features allow it to be even safer. Some of these standard safety assists include emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and even adaptive cruise control (although this one is more a luxury than a necessity,)
The Corolla's tech-infused personality continues throughout the cabin as well. Although it has an analog instrument cluster, all Corollas receive an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well.
3 A Hardcore Performance-Focused Toyota Corolla Exists
We would be doing the Corolla a disservice if we didn't its top-of-the-line performance model, the GR Corolla. Although this one comes at a pretty price – $43,995 – it is well worth the extra cash.
The GR Corolla is an all-wheel-drive hot hatch that receives its oomph from a tiny turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine. Its 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque (in the Morizo Edition) allow the GR Corolla to reach 60 mph from a standstill in 5 seconds flat.
2 How The 2023 Toyota Corolla Ranks Up Against Its Competitors
As we've mentioned in the introduction, the compact car segment of the automotive market is currently oversaturated, therefore the 2023 Toyota Corolla has some stiff competition. Its two main competitors include the new Honda Civic and the Mazda3.
While both the Mazda and the Honda have a more engaging driving experience, they are also much more expensive when it comes down to crunching the numbers. We almost forgot to tell you how expensive the 2023 Toyota Corolla is...
1 The 2023 Toyota Corolla Provides Great Value For Money
The 2023 Toyota Corolla starts at $22,645, and in return, you receive a plethora of safety features and technological marvels as standard. However, if the LE Sedan doesn't quite meet your needs, there are a ton of other trim levels to choose from.
The Corolla Hybrid SE Sedan starts at $26,295, and the top-level Corolla, called the XSE Sedan, costs $27,795. Irrelevant to your requirements, Toyota has a Corolla that will meet all your standards without breaking the bank.
Sources: cars.usnews.com, euroncap.com