2022 Toyota Corolla

ABOUT THIS MODEL:
Engine & Hybrid Powertrain Specs:
System Layout: 1.8-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a 53kW permanent magnet electric motor.
Outputs: Combined system power output of 90kW (with the petrol engine producing 72kW / 142Nm alone).
Transmission: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) driving the front wheels.
Fuel Efficiency: An incredibly frugal official combined rating of just 3.5L/100km, comfortably operating on standard 91 RON unleaded fuel.

SX Mid-Tier Tech & Comfort Upgrades:
Stepping up to the mid-tier SX over the entry-level Ascent Sport adds several high-value convenience features:
Wireless Charging: Equipped with a built-in wireless smartphone charging pad located in the lower dashboard tray.
Smart Entry & Start: Full proximity keyless entry paired with push-button engine starting.
Privacy Glass: Factory rear dark-tinted privacy glass windows.
Mirrors & Trim: Power-folding heated exterior door mirrors that fold automatically when locking the vehicle. The steering wheel and gear selector are also wrapped in premium leatherette.

Sedan Practicality vs. Hatch:
Massive Boot: The sedan format offers 470 litres of rear cargo volume, which completely eclipses the tight 217-litre boot space found in the standard Corolla Hybrid hatch.
Wheelbase Advantage: Features a longer 2,700 mm wheelbase compared to the hatchback's 2,640 mm layout, resulting in far more comfortable, usable legroom for rear-row adults.
Spare Tyre: Fitted with a space-saver temporary spare wheel resting below the boot floor (unlike some hybrids that replace spares with puncture repair kits).

Infotainment & Connectivity:
Central Screen: An 8.0-inch high-definition central multimedia touchscreen.
Smartphone Links: Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Radio & Audio: Multi-source audio system paired with 6 cabin speakers and DAB+ digital radio.
Climate Menu: Single-zone automatic climate control system.

Toyota Safety Sense Suite:
The 2022 Corolla Sedan carries a maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested under 2018 criteria) and includes standard active driver assistance systems:
Active Cruise Control (ACC): Full-speed radar cruise control featuring low-speed traffic following.
Crash Avoidance: Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) capable of daytime/nighttime pedestrian detection and daytime cyclist detection.
Lane Guidance: Lane Departure Alert with active steering assist and Lane Trace Assist to keep you centred on highways.
SX Monitoring Assists: Includes Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), which are crucial active upgrades over base models.
Airbags: 7 total airbags (dual front, front side, full-length curtain, and a drivers knee airbag)