2018 Toyota Corolla vs 2020

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Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla

$10,999 - $32,990

2018 price

Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla

$16,966 - $36,990

2020 price

Summary

2018 Toyota Corolla
2020 Toyota Corolla
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 1.8L

Inline 4, 1.8L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
4.2L/100km (combined)

3.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • No reversing sensors
  • Slow
  • No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

  • Parking sensors not standard.
  • Cabin feels a bit bare.
  • No rear directional air vents.
2018 Toyota Corolla Summary

The Toyota Corolla has just ticked over into its 12th generation. It has sold millions and millions all over the world and is an absolute testament to Toyota's unique blend of marketing, solidity, quality and crushing dullness.

The Corolla has by and large been a dull-but-worthy car with a few, model-specific exceptions. For nearly half a century, that worked a treat, here and overseas. But then other car companies caught up, styling became a thing and SUVs started clawing away sales with a bit of ride height and plastic bodywork.

The last Corolla wore a sharper suit than before, but it was still boring to drive, trading on its familiar values of not trying too hard. With an all-new platform and the command from on-high to be less boring, perhaps this new one can push the car to new heights.

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2020 Toyota Corolla Summary

It’s a Toyota Corolla and it’s a hybrid - could there be a more urban-ready car? Well, this is the Corolla SX Hybrid sedan.

Yes, the sedan, not the hatch. And that means it’s longer end-to-end than the hatch. Not only that, it’s missing something at either end which I reckon is vital for urban duties. But, as you’ll find out when you read the review, there’s a solution for that.

Are these the only downsides of the Corolla SX Hybrid sedan? I found out when it came to live with me at my home just 10km from the CBD.

After reading this you might decide that this small but spacious, fuel efficient but fun car to drive is ready for your urban adventures.

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