No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Toyota Corolla Review The Toyota Corolla has always been the best way to get around logically; its benefits are judged by value and efficiency, not by fun. Toyota’s well-known name was used to make the limited-edition GR Corolla and the Corolla Cross, which is an SUV. Both were tested separately. The Corolla sedan and hatchback, which are the main cars in the lineup, still have a solid but slow 169-horsepower inline-four engine with an automatic gearbox. The Corolla is reliable and simple to use, even though it doesn’t work very well. The number of sales shows that people like the way it feels, and they’re more likely to be happy with a Corolla for transportation. People who like to save money and aren’t afraid to take shortcuts will smile more when they drive a Honda Civic or Mazda 3. It comes only in car form, but the Corolla Hybrid with all-wheel drive is very fuel-efficient. What's New? The 2025 Corolla FX is mostly a cosmetic update for the four-door sedan. Its design is highly influenced by blacked-out and spoiler-style cars. It tries to look like the Corolla FX16 from the 1980s, but it lacks many of the speed improvements that were in the original. It is said that retuned electric power steering makes the ride feel more alive, and shorter springs make the car slightly lower. A blacked-out top, a rear spoiler, 18-inch satin-black alloy wheels with machined highlights, black badging, and black mirror caps are some of the changes made to the outside. The FX comes with more basic features and a new 10.5-inch infotainment screen. All other 2025 Corolla models will include this screen as an optional feature. Pros and Cons Pros Available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. It’s a nice trip, and the seats are comfy. Great Corolla bananas GR. Cons Feels squished inside. Technology and structure that are too old. Slow, unless you have a large budget for GR. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The Corolla is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four producing 169 hp. This power is sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic gearbox (CVT). Although all hatchbacks have the same powertrain, the sedan’s engine is hybrid. The Corolla SE hatchback and Corolla XSE sedan we tried showed that these two Toyotas were very careful in cities and stable on the highways. Still, they were slow to accelerate quickly and made some unpleasant engine noises that took away from their smoothness. Both the hatchback and car versions of the Corolla have a smooth ride that absorbs most shocks well. They are also faster and more agile than older groups because their bodies move together more smoothly. With larger 18-inch wheels and a more robust sport-tuned suspension, the Corolla SE and XSE become even more distinctive. Wheel sizes of 15 or 16 inches characterize every other vehicle. The Corolla’s progressive steering is decent, but it pales in comparison to that of its more engaging and sportier competitors, such as the Honda Civic and Mazda 3. Both body styles of the Corolla had reliable brake pedals that responded quickly to pressure. But in our 70 mph to zero stop test, which took 174 to 183 feet, neither vehicle fared particularly well. Safety Some basic driver aids, such automatic high lights and assistance with reading traffic signs, are standard on all Corolla models. Toyota calls the set of features that come with the car “Safety Sense 3.0.” Visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) webpages to learn more about the Corolla’s crash test scores. Some important safety factors are: Self-adjusting emergency brakes and forward crash warnings. As you exit, you will receive consistent lane direction and warnings. It comes with adaptive speed control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The Corolla comes in both hatchback and car styles. The materials are pleasant to the touch, and the dashboard is spotless. Silent entry and push-button start are features found on the majority of autos. In addition, you have the option to have the front seats heated, interior lighting customized to your liking, and dual zone climate control. If you frequently transport passengers in the backseat, you might want to choose a sedan instead of a hatchback due to the significantly increased legroom available in the rear. The Corolla hatchback only had 18 cubic feet of space for bags behind the back seat, which was not enough for our tests.Using a tire repair kit instead of the spare tire increases the cargo space by six cubic feet, bringing the total to 23 cubic feet, with the new and free Enhanced Cargo Space option. The trunk of the car can only hold 13 cubes, but we were able to fit eight bags inside. Both body types were smaller than the competition, which had additional storage cubbies inside. The good news is that their center console has a tray in front and storage space under the arms. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The Corolla sedan comes with both a standard four-cylinder engine that uses less gas and a very efficient hybrid model. The EPA says that the all-wheel drive hybrid will get 51 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway. The front-drive hybrid will get 53 mpg in the city and 46 mpg on the highway. The government, however, claims that the 2.0-liter non-hybrid engine, which produces 169 horsepower, can achieve highway fuel economy of up to 41 mpg. Using the all-wheel-drive hybrid, we achieved 40 mpg when traveling at 75 mph. It was 41 mpg for the gas-only, front-wheel-drive Corolla XSE car. The Corolla hatchback can get up to 42 mpg on the highway and 32 mpg in the city. We tested a hatchback that achieved 40 mpg and a sedan that achieved 36 mpg. Infotainment and Connectivity Every Corolla comes with a pay-per-use Wi-Fi hotspot and an 8-inch tablet entertainment system that works with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The new 10.5-inch tablet comes standard on the 2025 FX, but it can be added as an option to other trims. There are four USB-C ports (two on the front and two on the back), one 12V secondary port, wireless charging, a better JBL audio system, and other extras. Range, Charging, and Battery Life In our last test, the hatchback type went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds, while the all-wheel-drive hybrid took 9.0 seconds. Both cars can go as fast as 111 mph, but the hatchback can go as fast as 107 mph. Price and How to Choose The SE’s more responsive suspension makes it our pick over the LE and XLE classes, even though the SE is more sporty for a Corolla. The Corolla SE features 18-inch wheels and tires, LED headlights, a steering wheel covered in leather, and an infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touchscreen that is compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
