A compact car with a great reputation for safety, reliability, and efficiency have long been associated with the Toyota Corolla. The Corolla Hatchback model maintains the same reputation and this sleek little hatchback offers all the benefits that come with the Toyota brand, including a fuel-efficient engine, a long list of standard safety technology features and a competitive price.
The family hatchback we are going to talk about today is the Toyota Corolla, a vehicle competing in a very crowded market segment with a host of well-known competitors, such as the Suzuki Swift and Mazda Axela.
The previous model of this Corolla hatchback was known as the Auris, a name many people will be familiar with.
Going straight to the point, the twelfth-generation Toyota Corolla is a little car with great fuel economy and a multitude of standard safety equipment, but it is significantly less fun to drive than it appears.
However the car is moderately practical as there is plenty room for passengers and their luggage inside, but a Honda Civic or a similar sedan will still be more practical for daily driving. Although, if you have taller passengers, they may feel cramped in the space at the back.
Each Corolla includes a touchscreen infotainment system, although the dashboard's 8.0-inch touchscreen bezel dominates, its numerous hard buttons and rotary volume and tuning knobs help keep the driver's eyes on the road while operating it.
The dashboard of the Corolla hatchback is streamlined and made of soft materials. Push-button start and passive entry are standard on most models. Ambient inside lighting, dual-zone temperature control, and heated front seats are further options for others.
Although the interior is quite simple and everything appears to be durable, however, there isn't much to excite people inside, unlike the exterior of the car.
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback from 2022 sports a dynamic appearance with many angles, curves, and dazzling LED lighting.
Toyota's distinctive style is carried over into their Lexus vehicles, as shown by the sharply slanted tail lens and projecting bumper designs.
I would recommend getting low-profile tires on bigger rim sizes to enhance the sporty appearance.
Comfort
On the road, where the Corolla’s light controls make driving simple, a trait you would want to have if you are living in a city like Dhaka.
The car's handling is quick and simple, the suspension is basic, and you can clearly feel the road when you're driving. honestly, no one expects the Corolla to be a "riding on the clouds" experience.
The vehicle provides a comfortable ride that effectively isolates all but the worst road bumps. Additionally, compared to earlier generations, their coordinated body movements offer superior agility.
Under the hood, a hybrid powertrain provides it with a small electric range that's perfect for city driving.
A continuously variable automatic transmission connects the Corolla's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine to the front wheels (CVT).
These cars are available with a 1800cc hybrid engine and are priced around Tk22 lakh. Along with a fuel-efficient four-cylinder, in the international market, the Corolla sedan offers an immensely thrifty hybrid model. The estimated front-drive hybrid will get only 22.5 km per liter in the city.
If you are worried about practicality, this is the hatchback you should consider, over 250 liter extra cargo room is available in the Corolla Hatchback's 660 liter than in the Sedan's.
One thing to keep in mind is that the rear wheel wells take up a portion of the trunk capacity, so you can't use the complete width of the trunk, but the back seats have a 60/40 split, which allows some flexibility in the cargo/passenger balance.
The lowered floor of the trunk also results in more cargo room.
Fortunately, common tools and supplies for maintenance are readily available. The reservoirs for coolant and brake fluid are on top, and it is simple to see what their fluid levels are.
So if you have a small family, and also looking for a vehicle which looks good, the new Corolla hatchback should be top of the list.