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The Toyota Corolla (E210) is the twelfth generation of the Corolla, a compact car (C-segment) manufactured by Toyota. Introduced in 2018, this generation has also grown to include hatchback and estate (station wagon) configurations in addition to the saloon (sedan). Since 2022, a high-performance model became available as the GR Corolla. Based on the hatchback model, the GR Corolla is marketed under the Gazoo Racing family of high-performance cars. Its platform-sharing vehicles include the Toyota Corolla Cross, a compact crossover SUV, and the Toyota C-HR, an SUV with a hatchback-like body.

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Overview

The E210 series Corolla was first introduced in 2018 at the Geneva Motor Show. The E210 Corolla is paired with a transverse engine powered by petrol, flex-fuel, or a hybrid of petrol and electric. Developed under the lead of chief engineer Yasushi Ueda, it is the first Corolla to be built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (GA-C) platform shared with the fourth-generation Prius and C-HR. With the GA-C platform, the base of the front windscreen was lowered by 40 mm (1.6 in), the overall height of the dashboard was reduced for styling reasons and improving visibility. The seats are lowered by 25 mm (1.0 in) to maintain the same head clearance as the previous generation. As of 2020, the twelfth-generation Corolla was the best-selling passenger vehicle in the world with a 1.6% global market share.

Body styles

=== Hatchback === The twelfth generation Corolla Hatchback was unveiled as a pre-production model in early March 2018 at the 88th Geneva Motor Show and as a production model on 28 March 2018 at the New York International Auto Show in hatchback body style. The vehicle was initially branded as the Auris, a nameplate Toyota used historically for Corolla hatchbacks, but had subsequently been phased out. The Auris nameplate was discontinued across Europe in January 2019 and in Taiwan in July 2020. In Japan and in Taiwan (since July 2020), the hatchback is marketed as the Corolla Sport; in other regions it is simply called the Corolla hatchback. Depending on the country, power for the Corolla hatchback comes from the 1.2-litre 8NR-FTS turbocharged petrol, the 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE hybrid petrol, the 2.0-litre M20A-FKS Dynamic Force petrol or the 2.0-litre M20A-FXS Dynamic Force hybrid petrol engine. The Corolla Hatchback is produced in the Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, and in Toyota Manufacturing UK in Burnaston, United Kingdom for the European market. Saloon. The saloon model was unveiled simultaneously between 15 and 16 November 2018 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, and in China at the 2018 Guangzhou International Motor Show. This is sold in two versions which are referred to internally as Prestige and Sporty. Prestige. The "Prestige" model is sold in China, Taiwan, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. This uses a different front fascia, which is more similar to the XV70 series Camry, conceived based on a research that customers in these markets prefer a more "prestigious" look for the saloon. The first "Prestige" model saloon rolled off the assembly line at the Sakarya plant in Turkey on 28 January 2019. The "Prestige" model

Markets

=== Japan === The Corolla hatchback is sold in Japan as the Corolla Sport, which was launched on 27 June 2018. It is sold exclusively at Toyota Corolla Store dealerships. Motive power for the Japanese Corolla Sport comes from the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine or 1.8-litre Hybrid engine. Trim levels are the base G"X", the mid-level G and the fully loaded G"Z". Intelligent manual transmission is only for the cars with smaller displacement engine. The 1.2-litre cars are also offered with Full-Time 4WD paired with CVT-i. The 2WD G"Z" can be ordered with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system and Drive Mode Select with Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport S and Sport S+ modes. Both the Corolla saloon and Corolla Touring were launched in Japan on 17 September 2019. It is shorter in length by 135–145 mm (5.3–5.7 in) and narrower by 45–55 mm (1.8–2.2 in) than the global Corolla models. They both share the same wheelbase as the Corolla hatchback (Sport in Japan), contrary to the global Corolla. As the result, both the Japanese market Corolla saloon and Corolla Touring have a minimum turning radius of 5 m (16.4 ft). The bonnet panel, door windows, rear windscreen, doors, bumpers, and the roof stamping had to be redesigned for the Japanese model. The angle of the door mirrors was readjusted to fold closer to the body in order to fit in a narrow garage or parking space. The Japanese market Touring uses the same front fascia as the "Sporty" saloon. Trim levels for the Japanese market Corolla saloon and Touring are the base G-X, the mid-level S and the fully loaded W×B. Powertrain options are the 1.8-litre petrol engine with CVT (for all trim levels), 1.8-litre Hybrid engine with either 2WD or E-Four (for all trim levels) and 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with manual transmission (for W×B

Facelift

=== Africa === South Africa. The facelifted E210 Corolla was announced in South Africa in November 2022, and introduced for the 2023 model year. The refreshed lineup was the first to include a hybrid hatchback variant of the Corolla in the South African market. The refresh included updated styling, new infotainment systems, the inclusion of a fully-digital gauge cluster for the XR hatch, and the addition of standard heated seats and wireless charging for the sedan. Power and torque also increased slightly for the two-litre engine. The 2023 lineup comprised a 1.8 XS and XR hybrid saloon and hatch variant, and a 2.0 XR petrol saloon and hatch variant. XR hatch models were also offered with bi-tone paint. The Corolla ranged from approximately R500,000 to R540,000 - above the average new passenger-vehicle price at the time. It received positive reviews from local motoring journalists, especially for its refinement, reliability, warranty, and included features. In January 2023, information was released about the new GR Corolla that would be offered locally. The car officially began being sold that July. It was offered in Core and Circuit variants, both powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine. Pricing was roughly R840,000 and R900,000 respectively. Asia. ==== China ==== In November 2025, during the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show, the 2026 model-year Corolla was unveiled featuring a restyled front end and an extended wheelbase matching the wheelbase of the FAW-Toyota Allion. The hybrid version is powered by a 1.8 litre naturally-aspirated engine paired with the hybrid system with the maximum output of 72 kW coming from the engine and an NMC battery. The petrol variant is powered by a 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated engine with a maximum output of 126 kW. In December

GR Corolla

The GR Corolla is the high-performance variant of the E210 series Corolla, which is only available in hatchback body style. It is built with assistance from the company's Gazoo Racing (GR) division. It was first introduced on 31 March 2022. The GR Corolla is built mainly for the North American market as Europe received the GR Yaris (which is not sold in North America). The GR Corolla is also sold in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Safety

=== ANCAP === The Corolla Hatchback in its Australasian market configuration got a five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program in 2018 (aligned with Euro NCAP). ASEAN NCAP. === Euro NCAP === IIHS. On 2 October 2018, the Corolla Hatchback received a "Top Safety Pick Award" but not a "Plus" award because of its lack of good-rated headlamps. The same ratings were also received in 2019 for the 2020 model year Corolla saloon. Latin NCAP. The Corolla in its most basic Latin American market configuration with seven airbags received five stars for adult occupants, five stars for toddlers, and Advanced Award from Latin NCAP 2.0 in 2019. Latin NCAP 3.0 downgraded it to four in 2024, based on worse units that started entering the market in 2023 from an additional plant: TNCAP.

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Specifications

name: Toyota Corolla (E210)
Manufacturer: Toyota
aka: Toyota Auris (hatchback, Taiwan, 2018–2020), Toyota Allion (long-wheelbase saloon, FAW Toyota; China), Toyota Levin (saloon, GAC Toyota; China), Toyota Levin GT / Levin L (long-wheelbase saloon, GAC Toyota; China), Suzuki Swace (estate, Europe, 2020–2025)
Production: June 2018 – present (hatchback), January 2019 – present (saloon/estate)
Model years: 2019–present (hatchback), 2020–present (saloon)
Assembly: Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka and Tsutsumi plant), Brazil: Indaiatuba (Toyota do Brasil), China: Guangzhou (GAC Toyota); Tianjin (FAW Toyota), Taiwan: Zhongli (Kuozui), Thailand: Chachoengsao (TMT), Turkey: Arifiye (TMMT, saloon only), United Kingdom: Burnaston, Derbyshire (TMUK, hatchback and estate only), United States: Blue Springs, Mississippi (TMMMS, USDM models)
Designer: Yoshiki Konishi (2016)
Class: Compact car/Small family car (C)
Body style: 4-door saloon/sedan, 5-door hatchback, 5-door estate/station wagon, 5-door panel van (UK only)
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Platform: TNGA: GA-C
Related: Toyota GR Corolla, Toyota C-HR (AX10/50), Toyota Corolla Cross, Toyota Prius (XW50)
Transmission: 6-speed EG60 manual, 6-speed EC65 manual, K120 CVT with physical first gear, K313 CVT, Hybrid Synergy Drive (eCVT)
Battery: 1.3 kWh (hybrid)
Wheelbase: Hatchback (Japanese market):, 2640 mm, Saloon/estate:, 2700 mm, Allion/Levin GT/Levin L, 2750 mm, Corolla (China 2025+), 2750 mm
Length: Saloon:, 4495 mm (Japan), 4630 mm (international), 4635 mm (SE/XSE/GR Sport), 4640 mm (Levin), 4695 mm (Levin GT / Levin L), 4710 mm (China 2025+), 4720 mm (Allion), Hatchback:, 4370 mm (international), 4375 mm (Japan), 4380 mm (GR Sport), Estate:, 4495 mm (Japan), 4650 mm (international), 4670 mm (TREK)
Width: Saloon:, 1745 mm (Japan), 1780 mm (international), Hatchback:, 1790 mm, Estate:, 1745 mm (Japan), 1790 mm (international), 1805 mm (TREK)
Height: 1420 mm (SE/XSE Apex), 1435 – (international), 1460 mm (Japan/TREK)
Kerb weight: Saloon: 1290 –, Hatchback: 1240 –, Estate: 1300 –
Predecessor: Toyota Corolla (E160) – saloon (Japan), estate (Japan and Oceania), Toyota Corolla (E170/E180) – saloon (international), Toyota Auris (E180) – hatchback (international), estate (Europe), Toyota Prius (XW50) (Australia & New Zealand)
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