Damion Smy
2026 Toyota Corolla gets more space and sleeker styling, but not for Australia
The latest Toyota Corolla update brings more space and a familiar look – but this facelift is exclusive to China.
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Overview
Variant
Vibe
Variant
Ascent Sport
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
82kW / 150Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 200Nm
672km
794km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
4
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
0 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
672km
794km
Power
82kW at 6000 rpm
Power
125kW at 6600 rpm
Torque
150Nm at 4500 rpm
Torque
200Nm at 4400 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel injection
Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
8.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.1 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
159g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
148g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
—
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4675 mm
Length
4375 mm
Height
1480 mm
Height
1435 mm
Width
1842 mm
Width
1790 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1570 mm
Front track
1530 mm
Rear track
1574 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Boot space
401 L
Boot space
208 L
Kerb weight
2778 kg
Kerb weight
2910 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1699 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1845 kg
Tare weight
1260 kg
Tare weight
1290 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
1300 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
450 kg
Front tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Front tyres
205/55 R16 91V
Front rims
6.5x16
Front rims
7.0x16
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91V
Rear rims
6.5x16
Rear rims
7.0x16
Safety rating
0 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
10.00 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Semi-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
1
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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