Toyota Corolla 2019– car dimensions: 4650 mm long, 1790 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,475 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The cabin features a 10.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps the interior comfortable. Toyota Safety Sense includes automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control on all grades. A reversing camera is fitted. Parking sensors and blind spot warning come on higher trims or via option packs.
Boot space is 596 litres with seats up and rises to 1606 litres seats down. The load floor is flat with underfloor storage and side pockets for everyday practicality.
Braked towing capacity is 750 kg and unbraked is 450 kg. Payload sits at around 400 kg. The wagon suits light family or occasional work duties but lacks heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension options.
The cabin offers dual-zone climate control, fabric seats with power lumbar support for the driver, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. An acoustic windscreen cuts road noise. Rear space suits families in the wagon body, with easy-flat folding seats and decent boot room. Higher grades add sports bolsters, nanoe air system or a panoramic roof.
WLTP combined fuel use around 4.5-4.8 l/100 km for the 1.8 hybrid
Service interval every 15 000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2019 test: 95% adult, 84% child, 86% VRU, 77% assist)
Toyota Safety Sense standard with pre-collision, adaptive cruise, lane keep and more
The 1.8 hybrid system delivers strong real-world economy, often under 5 l/100 km in mixed driving and lower in town thanks to electric running at low speeds. The 43-litre tank supports long range between fills.
Servicing follows a simple annual or 15 000 km cycle covering oil, filters and hybrid checks. The chain-driven engine and e-CVT need little beyond routine fluids. hybrid battery health is monitored at each visit and carries extended cover.
Safety kit is comprehensive from the base Active grade. Toyota Safety Sense includes autonomous emergency braking for cars, pedestrians and cyclists, intelligent adaptive cruise, lane departure alert with steering assist, road-sign assist and automatic high beam. The 2019 Euro NCAP score of five stars still applies to this generation.
Ownership is straightforward. The hybrid drivetrain has a strong reliability record with high mileage examples common. Regular hybrid health checks keep the battery warranty active, and residual values stay solid for a compact wagon.
Length 4650 mm, Width 1790 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Corolla 2019-)
Sources: manufacturer data, toyota.it, quattroruote.it.