Review and specifications
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Redesigned for 2020, the Corolla Hybrid is fuel-efficient, but the current styling, with its lower stance and curvier body, has compromised the rear-seat room and made it harder to get in and out. The hybrid version gets an impressive 48 mpg overall. The hybrid system provides leisurely acceleration, and the continuously variable transmission amplifies engine noise. Toyota improved the Corolla's handling agility without sacrificing ride quality. The controls are easy to use, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. FCW and AEB are standard. For the 2023 freshening, all-wheel drive is available with the hybrid version and there are more trim levels to choose from. It also gets Toyota's latest infotainment system. BSW and RCTW became standard in 2026.
- Market value
- $23,750
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $23,750
- Retail value range
- $20,575 - $26,350
- Original MSRP range
- $22,325 - $28,190
- Trade-in range
- $18,895 - $25,165
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 68%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 53 MPG
- EPA highway
- 46 MPG
- EPA combined
- 50 MPG
- Tested city
- 37 MPG
- Tested highway
- 59 MPG
- Tested overall
- 48 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $810
- Cruising range
- 550 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 142 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 182 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,045 lb
- Maximum load
- 825 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 2.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 8/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Brand context
About Toyota
Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.
Vehicle ID: 31845 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025
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