Toyota Corolla Hatchback
The Corolla is the entry point into the Toyota lineup, and the hatchback brings a sporty style to this compact model. Toyota offers the Corolla Hatchback in three trim levels, all powered by a 2.0-liter engine driving the front wheels. (The high-performance GR Corolla is reviewed separately.) For those looking for something a bit flashier, the new FX Edition stands out with 18-inch white wheels, black lug nuts, a black spoiler, and available bright colors like Inferno or Blue Crush. An eight-inch touchscreen display comes standard, featuring an intuitive infotainment system as well as wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
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Latest generation Toyota Corolla Hatchback
The Corolla has been a hallmark of the Toyota lineup since it arrived in North America in 1968. While there have been hatchbacks offered over those 50-plus years, the most recent version arrived in 2019 at the start of its 12th generation. The Corolla Hatchback featured sporty styling and useful cargo space; however, its rear-seat legroom was considerably smaller than that of its sedan sibling. Toyota outfitted the Corolla Hatchback with an extensive standard feature list, including an eight-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay®, and the brand’s suite of driver aids. Android Auto™ was added in 2020, and wireless connection for both phone systems was added in 2023.
When the Corolla Hatchback came to market, it had a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The same engine is still the only powertrain option for the Corolla Hatchback, but the manual transmission was discontinued in 2023.
Model highlights
Extensive standard driver-assist features
Manual transmission offered (discontinued in 2023)
Eight-inch touchscreen display
Upgraded infotainment system (2023)
Impressive fuel efficiency
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2019 - 2026
2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Highlights
Revised exterior styling
Updated touchscreen display
Manual transmission discontinued
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2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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