Toyota Corolla 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Icon 5dr CVT Review
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Review
The Toyota Corolla is a fine family car, with hybrid versions that offer exceptionally low running costs. It's not perfect — the Corolla's infotainment system isn’t great, a Skoda Octavia offers much better rear seat space, and a Ford Focus is a better driver's car — but on the plus side it's very comfortable, benefits from Toyota's exceptional reliability record, and you get loads of standard equipment, too.
get the best priceTrim: Icon
Entry-level Icon trim gets you dusk-sensing LED headlights, keyless start, a rear-view camera, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats and 16in alloy wheels. In fact, the only major omission is rain-sensing wipers.
Engine: 1.8 VVT-i Hybrid
The 1.8-litre hybrid has a relatively modest 120bhp, but acceleration is adequate in most situations – even when joining motorways. The only time you’ll want for a bit more oomph is when you need to overtake dawdling motorists on country roads.
Key information
Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH10.9 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol/Electric Hybrid
GearboxAUTO
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure
85.6
Urban: 88.3Motorway: 78.5
Boot CapacityHow much space is there?
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litres
EmissionsOfficial emissions rating
76
g/km
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