One of Australia’s most famous nameplates, Toyota Corollawill receive some notable updates and improvements in the second half of 2022.
In fact, from next year there will be a larger and more diverse range of vehicles participating in its badge equity.
A host of changes include an updated best-selling model led by a plug-in hybrid; the brand’s first GR Corolla hatchback; and the introduction of a new, more premium version of the Corolla Cross SUV to sit in the middle Yaris Cross and RAV4.
There is every possibility that the latter will outsell the regular one Corollaas we have seen Mazda CX-30 manage Mazda 3 at times.
2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
In most respects from a mass perspective, as revealed last weekThe Corolla hatch and sedan will come with a tweaked petrol-electric hybrid system that offers a power boost of almost 10% – up to 98kW from 90kW.
This is noticeable at higher speeds and heavy throttle, as the Corolla hybrid’s power delivery now diminishes at higher speeds as the electric motor operates less.
Unfortunately, Toyota didn’t mention the 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid being offered in markets like Europe, which produces 135kW of power.
Based on the latest data we have51% of all Corollas sold in Australia are hybrids, with that proportion only going to rise in favor of the petrol-electric model – especially if fuel prices remain high.
It will also get some new wheels and colors, an updated infotainment system with a USB-C docking station and Toyota Connect Service via an integrated data communication module. Of course, these additions are expected to appear on non-hybrid petrol models as well.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla
Hot hatch enthusiasts, it’s time to celebrate.
The long-awaited hardcore 220kW Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch confirmed to Australia, with the first travel expected in Q4 2022.
If it drives with an intensity that matches its exaggerated, modified appearance, then we’re on to something great… It’ll round out Toyota’s evolving GR performance range alongside with GR Yaris, GR Supraand is about to happen GR86.
It relies heavily on the smaller Yaris GR, using a version of the powerful three-cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission and variable four-wheel drive that can send up to 70 percent of the engine power to the rear wheels.
It will then give Big T a ready opponent for symbols like Hyundai i30 FEMALE, CHEAP Volkswagen Golf, Renault Megane RSand the new generation CHEAP Honda Civic.
Unfortunately, while Toyota will build more than 8,500 units of the GR Corolla in its first year of production, more than 6500 of them are headed for the United States. The remaining 2000 units will be sold in the rest of the world, including Australia. Don’t expect any dealer demos…
2023 garland of the cross
With SUVs now accounting for more than half of the total market (compared to around 20% for lower-class passenger cars), it’s understandable that Toyotra wants more crossovers.
Just as the Yaris Cross offers an alternative to the regular Yaris, the second half of 2022 will bring First Corolla Cross.
The all-new model will be available in Australia with a choice of front-wheel drive petrol and hybrid powertrains, and the two-engine AWD model introduces a new 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain to the market.
While Toyota Australia has yet to confirm specifications for our market, the Corolla Cross is for the EU market with a 2.0-litre petrol-electric AWD system offering 146kW of system power, water-powered. 0-100km/h in 8.1 seconds.
The Corolla Cross will take on the best-selling compact SUVs, including the Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi ASX, MG ZSand Kia Seltos.
