The all-new, fully redesigned 2020 Toyota Corolla features dramatic front-end styling, a sleek aerodynamic profile, and a stylish back-end. The Corolla is offered in L, LE, SE, XLE, and XSE trimmed sedans, with SE and XSE also available with a hatchback. For the first time, there is a Corolla hybrid in LE trim.
Exterior Styling
Corolla L models feature the bold, black sport mesh grille, LED headlights and daytime running lights, 15-inch steel wheels, color-keyed door handles and power mirrors, and LED taillights. LE trim adds 16-inch wheels and heated mirrors, while the Hybrid LE offers alloy wheels.
The sporty SE sedan has a metallic grille, accent lighting, 18-inch wheels, mirrors with turn signals, a color-keyed rear spoiler, and a dual chrome-tipped exhaust. The XLE features 16-inch alloy wheels and a power moonroof, while the XSE trim has metallic gray side panels and rear spoiler.
Drivetrains
Powering L, LE, and XLE trims is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 139 horsepower and 126 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels. It’s mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). In the SE and XSE is a four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine producing 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque.
In hatchback models, this engine produces 168 horsepower and 155 pound-feet. SE models have the option of a six-speed manual transmission. The Hybrid LE features a 1.8-liter engine paired with twin electric motors and the system has a combined output of 121 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired with an electronically controlled CVT.
Interior Features
The Corolla sedan has 13.1 cubic feet (11.4 in the hybrid) of room in the trunk, while the hatchback offers up to 17.8 cubic feet of cargo space. L trim offers cloth seats with 60/40 split-folding rear seats, air-conditioning, a tilting and telescoping multifunction steering wheel, a 4.2-inch multi-information cluster display, and a 12-volt power outlet.
LE models add premium cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, metallic and chrome trim, and remote illuminated keyless entry. Hybrid LE has a 7-inch multi-information display, while SE trim offers sports seats, a leather steering wheel, push-button start, and normal and sport driving modes (CVT). The XLE features SofTex simulated leather upholstery, power driver’s seat, and heated front seats, while XSE trim has paddle shifters.
The standard infotainment system includes a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, voice recognition, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and six-speaker audio. LE adds an 8-inch touch screen, while the XLE has HD and satellite radio. It also has the option of navigation and a premium audio system.
Driver Assist Technology
Standard on the Corolla is Toyota Safety Sense, which includes pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection, daytime cyclist detection, lane departure warning with steering assist, lane tracing assist, road edge detection, full-speed adaptive cruise control, road sign assist, and automatic high beams. The standard Star Safety System features vehicle stability control, traction control, and ABS with brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, and smart stop technology.
To compare the models and see which is best for you, head down to Smart Toyota for a closer look.
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