8.4
2023 Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid review
The Corolla SX Hybrid hatchback offers mind-blowing real-world fuel economy wrapped up in a package that may be smidgen too small for some.
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Jack Quick
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Based on the Toyota Corolla SX HYBRID
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 PURE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
51L
296 to 337 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$30,320 - $42,320
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic real-world fuel economy
- Cheap capped-price servicing
- Infotainment screen is finally up-to-date
Misses
- Boot space is awkward and too small
- Backseat space feels second-rate
- Cabin has 50 shades of black finishes
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Plenty of safety equipment
- Engaging handling
Misses
- Pricier servicing than key rivals
- Rear-seat and boot space could be better
- Ride could be smoother
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | 13 | |
