Even though the world is always changing, the Toyota Corolla has mostly stayed the same. That’s not a shot at the small sedan and hatchback; the Corolla’s dependability is one of its best qualities and has helped it stay among the best-selling cars. It does better than most SUVs and trucks in the United States, but not SUVs and trucks. The only real changes for the 2025 model year are the new FX Special Edition, which replaces the 2024 Corolla Nightshade, and a bigger, 10.5-inch infotainment touchscreen for higher trim levels. Because of this, the 2024 model’s base price only goes up by $125. Details about the Engine and MPG The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine in every Corolla makes 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. When paired with an automatic transmission that changes speeds all the time, the engine only drives the front wheels. The base LE trim gets 32/41/35 mpg in the city, highway, and combined, even though it has a simple engine. The other trims get 31/40/34 mpg. In hybrid cars, a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor work together to make 138 horsepower. A CVT then sends this power to the front wheels. The LE and SE trim levels offer all-wheel drive as an optional extra for $1,400. It powers the back wheels with a second electric motor, but it doesn’t change the overall system output. The Corolla Hybrid gets 53/46/50 mpg in the city, on the highway, and all together in the LE and XLE trims. In the LE AWD, it gets 51/44/48 mpg. With bigger wheels, the FWD SE gets 50/43/47 mpg, while the AWD gets 47/41/44 mpg. Cost and Ease of Access But you can already buy the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The regular Corolla sedan will come out later in 2024. These are the total costs, which include the $1,135 destination fee: Corolla LE $23,310. SE $25,750. It costs $27,635 for the FX Limited Edition. XSE costs $29,025. The Hybrid Corolla LE $24,760. SE $27,200. XLE costs $29,125. Levels of Trim and Safety Features All 2025 Corollas come with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure steering assist, lane-centering steering, automatic high beams, and forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection are all part of this safety package. The base Corolla LE has six speakers, a wirelessly operated 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, a 4.2-inch display on the instrument panel, and 16-inch steel wheels. The SE has more options and better-LED accent lighting on the outside. It also has 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and starting, sport seats, and metallic trim inside. The only difference between the Corolla Hybrid LE and SE and their gas-only counterparts is the gas-electric drivetrain. The FX Special Edition has lowered the suspension and brought back the power steering to make the ride more aggressive. The outside features satin-black 18-inch wheels, black mirrors and trim, and a unique spoiler. Inside the FX, there is a 10.5-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch display for the gauge cluster, gray cloth seats with orange stitching, and a wireless charging pad. It has a moonroof, heated synthetic leather front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, blind-spot monitors, and a rear cross-traffic alert. It is at the top of the gas-only car line-up. It has better technology inside but not as many decorations as the FX. The XLE is the equivalent of the Corolla Hybrid. It has the same specs as the XSE but rides on 16-inch wheels instead of 18s.
