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Toyota Corolla SX hatch 2017 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7
The SX grade sits at the mid-point of the Corolla hatch line-up, and is available only with an automatic transmission for $26,000.

The SX grade sits at the mid-point of the Corolla hatch line-up, and is available only with an automatic transmission for $26,000.

Visually, the SX stands out from the grades below it with a tough looking body kit incorporating side skirts and sporty front and rear bumpers, plus tinted windows. Standard features include a 7.0-inch screen with sat nav, a reversing camera, six-speaker stereo with CD player, rear parking sensors, air-conditioning and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The SX is front-wheel drive and has a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine making a competent 103kW/173Nm. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is smooth but isn’t the most responsive automatic out there.

The SX will run on 91 RON unleaded and Toyota says it uses 6.1L/100km on the combined (urban, extra-urban) fuel economy cycle.

The SX hatch is made in Japan and scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating. A 2017 update made advanced safety equipment such as AEB available for the first time, and this can be optioned on the SX grade.

Pricing guides

$20,990
Based on 349 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$14,970
Highest Price
$26,999

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
Ascent 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $13,970 – 18,370 2017 Toyota Corolla 2017 Ascent Pricing and Specs
SX 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $18,040 – 22,770 2017 Toyota Corolla 2017 SX Pricing and Specs
Ascent 1.8L, ULP, CVT AUTO $17,490 – 22,110 2017 Toyota Corolla 2017 Ascent Pricing and Specs
ZR 1.8L, ULP, CVT AUTO $19,250 – 24,420 2017 Toyota Corolla 2017 ZR Pricing and Specs
EXPERT RATING
7
Richard Berry
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