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Toyota Corolla 2021

The 2021 Toyota Corolla range of configurations is currently priced from $23,490. Our most recent review of the 2021 Toyota Corolla resulted in a score of 7.7 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Senior Journalist Tom White had this to say at the time: After three months and nearly 3000km, the ultimate question: Would my partner and I actually part with our own money to buy a Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid? I think the answer is a quite confident ‘Yes’.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Corolla: Polished drive experience, Real-world fuel efficiency, Finally looks cool again

The 2021 Toyota Corolla carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

Toyota Corolla 2021 Price and Specs

The Toyota Corolla 2021 is currently available from $23,490 for the Corolla Ascent Sport + TR KIT up to $41,990 for the Corolla ZR Hybrid.

Pricing guides

$27,990
Based on 1349 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$23,490
Highest Price
$41,990
Toyota Corolla Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
Ascent Sport Hatchback 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO $24,640 $30,360
Ascent Sport Hatchback 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN $23,100 $28,490
Ascent Sport + Navi Hybrid Hatchback 1.8L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO $28,930 $34,870
Ascent Sport + Navigation Hatchback 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO $25,520 $31,460
Ascent Sport Sedan 2.0L ULP $24,640 $30,360
Ascent Sport Sedan 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN $23,100 $28,490
Ascent Sport (hybrid) Sedan 1.8L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO $27,830 $33,550
Ascent Sport + Navi (hybrid) Sedan 1.8L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO $28,930 $34,870
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Toyota Corolla 2021 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota Corolla 2021 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Is the 2021 Toyota Corolla air conditioning system reliable?

    The CVT you’re referring to is actually the car’s transmission rather than its engine. And since the engine is what drives the air-conditioning compressor, it’s the engine’s power and torque that determines whether the car still drives nicely with the air-conditioning switched on, not whether the transmission is a CVT or any other type.

    But I think I know what you are referring to. And that is how well the car’s engine and its CVT transmission are matched. Sometimes, a transmission can gobble up a fair bit of horsepower and torque and that can take the edge off performance. Throw the switch on the air-conditioning and there’s even more load on the engine, making it feel even less perky. In that sense, I think the Corolla as the newer design would have a more efficient transmission and that could mean that it feels the load less than the older Honda might and, therefore, holds on to more of its original performance.

    But the second thing you mentioned, that your car’s air-con doesn’t really keep up at temperatures over 30 degrees is more likely to be a problem with the air-con itself. You might find that a five-year-old car (such as your Honda is) is ready for the air-conditioning system to be serviced and perhaps even re-gassed, which might just return it to better health. For the record, Toyota’s have always had some of the best-performing air-conditioning systems in the business over the years, and I very much doubt that a 30-degree day would tax the air-con in a new Corolla one iota.

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Toyota Corolla 2021 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2021 Toyota Corolla is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota Corolla currently offers fuel consumption from 3.5 to 6.5L/100km. The Toyota Corolla is available with the following fuel types: ULP and Hyb/ULP.

Toyota Corolla Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
Ascent Sport Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,CVT AUTO 6L/100km
Ascent Sport + Navi Hybrid Hatchback 1.8L,Hyb/ULP,CVT AUTO 4.2L/100km
Ascent Sport Sedan 2.0L,ULP,6 SP MAN 6.5L/100km
Ascent Sport (hybrid) Sedan 1.8L,Hyb/ULP,CVT AUTO 3.5L/100km
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Toyota Corolla 2021 Accessories

Toyota Corolla 2021 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2021 Toyota Corolla are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1790mm x 1435mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Toyota Corolla 2021 Dimensions  include 1435mm height, 1790mm width, 4375mm length.
Toyota Corolla Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
Ascent Sport + TR KIT Hatchback 1435x1790x4375 mm 135 mm
Ascent Sport Hatchback 1435x1790x4375 mm 135 mm
Ascent Sport + Navigation Hatchback 1435x1790x4375 mm 135 mm
Ascent Sport Hybrid Hatchback 1435x1790x4375 mm 135 mm
Ascent Sport Sedan 1435x1780x4630 mm 135 mm
Ascent Sport + Navigation Sedan 1435x1780x4630 mm 135 mm
Ascent Sport Hybrid Sedan 1435x1780x4630 mm 135 mm
Ascent Sport (hybrid) Sedan 1435x1780x4630 mm 135 mm
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Toyota Corolla 2021 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 2021 Toyota Corolla will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.

Toyota Corolla Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
Ascent Sport + TR KIT Hatchback 205x55 R16 205x55 R16
Ascent Sport Hatchback 205x55 R16 205x55 R16
Ascent Sport + Navigation Hatchback 205x55 R16 205x55 R16
Ascent Sport Hybrid Hatchback 205x55 R16 205x55 R16
Ascent Sport Sedan 205x55 R16 205x55 R16
Ascent Sport + Navigation Sedan 205x55 R16 205x55 R16
Ascent Sport Hybrid Sedan 195x65 R15 195x65 R15
Ascent Sport (hybrid) Sedan 195x65 R15 195x65 R15
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Toyota Corolla 2021 Interior

Toyota Corolla 2021 Boot Space

The Toyota Corolla ZR hybrid gets the biggest hatchback boot size because it has a tyre repair kit instead of a spare tyre, wtih 333 litres (VDA) of cargo capacity. The rest of the hatchback range has 217L of cargo space, and only the Ascent Sport hatch gets a full-size spare wheel. The other grades have space-saver spare wheels.
Shopping for a Toyota Corolla sedan? You're going to get a bigger boot. The boot space capacity for the sedan range is 470 litres, and all models get either a full-size alloy spare wheel or a space-saver spare.

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Toyota Corolla 2021 Towing capacity

The Toyota Corolla’s towing capacity ranges from 0kg to 1300kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Toyota Corolla Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
Ascent Sport + TR KIT Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,6 SP MAN 1300kg
Ascent Sport Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,6 SP MAN 1300kg
Ascent Sport + Navigation Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,6 SP MAN 1300kg
Ascent Sport + TR KIT Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,CVT AUTO 1300kg
Ascent Sport Sedan 2.0L,ULP,6 SP MAN 1300kg
Ascent Sport + Navigation Sedan 2.0L,ULP,6 SP MAN 1300kg
Ascent Sport Sedan 2.0L,ULP 1300kg
Ascent Sport + Navigation Sedan 2.0L,ULP 1300kg
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