The new 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE offers customers a sleek styling exterior with a sophisticated interior design that’s smart and comfortable. It’s roomy enough to seat 5 passengers comfortably. Inside, there’s a automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter and push-button controls. There’s a premium instrument cluster that’s large, colorful and practical. In this area drivers will find the speedometer and tachometer, coolant temperature, 7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display with customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, elapsed time, shift-position indicator; hybrid system power meter (hybrid models only), TPMS, ECO Mode indicator, one-touch 3-blink lane change turn signal indicator, and warning messages. Comfort is in abundance thanks to fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat. Even more space is available thanks to the 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders. The Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, offers Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). And when it comes to safety, this hybrid has you covered with features such as Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA) controls. Blended all together, the controls and seats are positioned in a way that increases visibility for a more exciting and safe drives.
Take a view under the hood to find even more amenities that makes this hybrid a winner. Here are some to name a few: DRIVETRAIN • 1.8 Litre, In-Line 4-Cylinder, Hybrid Synergy Drive • Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, Electric Parking Brake, Drive Mode Select – EV, ECO & Sport Modes • Electronically Controlled, Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) • Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery or Lithium-ion (Li) Battery • Power-Assisted, Ventilated Front & Rear Discs. Press down on Corolla’s Power Mode button to increase its throttle response for a more exciting drive.
This stylish hybrid has a low, wide and aggressive front-end, that’s one of its additional stand-out features. To further speak of the exterior, these are some of the key highlights: • Variable Intermittent Wipers • Colour-Keyed Power-Adjustable Heated Foldable Mirrors, Door Handles • Front & Rear Splash Guards • Daytime Running Headlights, Bi-LED Headlamps • Toyota Safety SenseTM 2.0 – Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian & Bicycle Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist & Road Edge Detection, Automatic High Beams, Lane Tracing Assist • Star Safety SystemTM • 10 Airbags • Hill-start Assist Control • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert • Engine Immobilizer • Smart Key System with Push Button Start.
THE NUMBERS: MSRP/$23,500 MPG (estimates): 53/52/52