Corolla Hatch retains the diamond-cut two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels. Image: Toyota Its future having been in recent doubt, Toyota South Africa Motors has reduced the Corolla sedan and hatch ranges to a single derivative each. Similar to the United Kingdom, the hybrid becomes the sole propulsion method as the conventional 2.0-litre petrol engine option departs entirely.
This also means the end of the Xs and Xr trim grades, plus the Xs version of the hybrid. As such, the Corolla range now consists entirely of the Xr hybrid outputting a combined 103 kW from the electrified 1.8-litre petrol engine. The sole transmission option is, once again, a CVT.
A line-up last updated in 2022, Toyota has also streamlined the choice of colours to three, while also removing the previous bi-tone roof option. Glacier White Metallic and Satin Silver Metallic are, therefore, standard on both bodystyles, with the unique hues being Graphite Grey Metallic on the hatch and Celestite Grey Metallic on the sedan. On the specification side, no changes have taken place.
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For the hatch, the 16-inch wheels make way for 18-inch alloys and the auto air-conditioning for a dual-zone system. Leather and suede upholstered seats, four type-C USB ports and Rear Cross Traffic Alert round off the items not fitted to the sedan.
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