Toyota Corolla Hatchback – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

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Find everything you need to know about the Toyota Corolla Hatchback here, along with expert reviews, specs, photos, videos and more.

Fans of reliable five-door compact cars will want to check out the Toyota Corolla Hatchback. It features the same mechanics as the popular Corolla Sedan. But the more practical hatchback has better styling in our eyes.

It may not be as engaging to drive as the Mazda3 hatchback or Honda Civic 5-door, but the Corolla Hatchback should provide years of trouble free driving.

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How the Toyota Corolla Hatchback Carries the Fun-Commuter Torch


It wasn’t that long ago that hatchback cars ruled the weekly commute. Small, efficient, and relatively inexpensive, these were the top choice for those enduring mundane drives to work.


But both the automotive and workplace landscapes have changed. Crossovers and SUVs are in high demand while more people work from home, negating the need for a commuter-specific car. In last decade, the class of cheap, cheerful hatchbacks has dwindled significantly. Gone are the Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mazda2, and Toyota Yaris. The Mitsubishi Mirage is really all that remains.


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Subaru Impreza RS vs Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE Comparison


Hatchbacks: they’re like SUVs, just better—in ways.


The shape is hugely practical, so we were happy to see Subaru switch up to only the five-foor form for the latest version of the Impreza. Not only that, the brand brought back the RS badge, signalling a return of a sporty-ish Impreza for the first time since the WRX became its own thing.


It had been a while since we experienced the Toyota Corolla hatchback too—well, outside of the laugh-a-minute GR Corolla. With its own round of updates last year, we were eager to see how this front-drive hatch faired against its all-wheel-drive competitor. Managing editor Mike Schlee and I spent a week in these two red—but not red-hot—hatchbacks to see which was the smarter buy.


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Detailed Specs

Price$22,965 - $26,430
Engine2.0-liter 4-cylinder
Power169 hp
Torque151 lb-ft.
DrivetrainFWD
TransmissionCVT
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)30-32 mpg / 38-41 mpg
Cargo Capacity17.8 cu ft.
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