by Ella Patterson, Global One Magazine
You can never go wrong with the Corolla. The 2022 Toyota Corolla is now in its 12th generation. When a car model lives that long, you know it’s doing something right. For decades, the Corolla has been the compact car that’s known as good value with high fuel economy and a reputation for reliability.
If stellar fuel economy, strong brand reliability, and standard advanced safety features are high on your checklist, the Corolla Hybrid could be the choice for you. It gets an impressive 48 mpg overall. Beginning with the 2023 model year, hybrid buyers have more choices for trims, and can now pick the more luxurious XLE model as well as the SE, and base LE. This latest Corolla still lives up to these core values, only it adds flashier styling and a more premium-feeling interior than its predecessors. The Corolla is also available as a hatchback or a hybrid sedan variant reviewed earlier.
Performance and Handling: With its lowered ride height, sport-tuned suspension and solid stabilizer bars, Corolla Apex confidently provides a precise and responsive driving experience.
18-In. Flow-Formed Wheels: Corolla Apex’s 18-in. black flow-formed wheels not only complement the body kit, but also bolster performance. Lightweight and wrapped in available summer performance tires, *they give you a direct connection with the road.
Interior Styling: The stylish details continue inside, with Corolla Apex’s driver-focused cockpit that flaunts sport seats and bronze contrast stitching throughout. Spacious Interior: Corolla Hybrid’s premium and open interior isn’t just nice to sink into. The controls and seats are positioned to offer an intuitive and exciting driving experience.
Sport Exhaust: And now for the finishing touch. Corolla Apex’s sport-tuned exhaust comes in a unique conical design that’s tuned to enhance its sound while helping the engine “breathe” better.
Black Rear Aero Spoiler: An available accessory black rear aero spoiler serves up sporty style.
Soft-Touch Interior and Piano-Black Accents: Available piano-black accents and available soft-touch materials on the dash and doors surround you and your passengers with premium comfort and polish that are unexpected on a compact sedan.
MFSRP: $23,750 Starting MSRP, 53/52 Est. MPG, 5 Seats, Highlighted Features, Eco and Power driving modes, High-grade LED headlights with LED accent lights, 15-in. alloy wheels, Premium fabric-trimmed seats, 7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID), Available SofTex®-trimmed, Available heated front seats, Smart Key System * with Push Button Start, Audio—includes 8-in. touchscreen, Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0), Android Auto™ * & Apple CarPlay® * & Amazon Alexa * compatibility, Available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Drivetrain, 1.8L 4-Cyl., ECVT, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD),
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