The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car of all time with over 50 million units sold. It has been produced since 1966 in 12 generations, while the arrival of the new generation is announced for this year. However, before that happens, the Japanese manufacturer has presented a refreshed edition.

The refreshed edition brings 10 new body colors, of which Metal Oxide stands out. This color is offered exclusively with a black roof in the Hatchback and Touring Sport versions, while the sedan version is also available in Metal Oxide, and buyers can choose a roof in body color or in black. The side mirrors are in glossy black, and all models with Mid+ equipment come with 17-inch wheels with silver and black finishes and star-shaped center caps.

Inside, the steering wheel and gear lever are covered in synthetic leather. Hatchback and Touring Sports buyers with the Mid+ equipment package can choose upholstery made of recycled fabric.

Toyota did not say there were any changes under the bonnet, meaning the options are a 1.8-L hybrid engine with 140 hp and a 2.0-L hybrid engine with 196 hp. It should also be noted that all versions come with the new generation Toyota Safety Sense package as standard.

Sales of the refreshed Toyota Corolla will start this month, when the price will be announced.

Source: Toyota

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When Toyota introduced the compact Corolla in 1966, no one could have predicted that it would become the best-selling car of all time. With over 50 million units produced and twelve generations that have attracted customers for almost six decades, Corolla is still the world’s number one. Now, the Japanese manufacturer is announcing the 13th generation of this model.

The new generation of Corolla will bring more technology and electrification to its range. It will be offered in sedan, hatchback and wagon versions, and will be powered by new 1.5-L and 2.0-L four-cylinder engines, optimized with hybrid drive systems, which can use synthetic or e-fuels, as well as biofuels or liquid hydrogen. This is not the first time that a Toyota model will use liquid hydrogen fuel, as the GR Corolla H2 was the first in the world with this capability.

So far, there are no spy photos nor has Toyota released any official photos of the new Corolla. Some information suggests that it will have a more aerodynamic body, which could be concluded from a statement made a few months ago by Toyota executives, who said that they are developing new and more compact engines that will allow for lower hoods for future models.

The new Toyota Corolla is expected to debut by the end of 2026, and will first be offered to Asian customers, while its arrival in Europe is expected in 2028.

Source: Reuters, Photo: Toyota