If you’re in the market for a compact sedan or hatchback with great gas mileage, an impressive range of safety features, and styling options to make your car stand out, the 2021 Toyota Corolla could be just what you’re looking for. Whether you’d prefer to opt for the Corolla’s base trim or make a statement with the new and sporty Corolla Apex sedan, this compact car offers you plenty of options to choose from. Let’s take a look at some of its most important features.
Engine And Performance
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The 2021 Corolla is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that’s capable of producing 139 horsepower. The base engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which ensures a smooth ride around town.
The Corolla’s larger engine offering is a 2.0-liter inline-four that generates 169 horsepower. It comes as standard in the Corolla’s hatchback models and in the higher sedan trims. If you choose a vehicle with the larger engine, you can opt to pair it with a CVT or a six-speed manual transmission.
Both engines make the Corolla a fuel-efficient vehicle. The smaller 1.8-liter engine is good for 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway, while the larger 2.0-liter inline-four increases your gas mileage in the sedan to 31 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.
Toyota is also making the Corolla available this year as a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid includes two electric motors alongside the 1.8-liter engine. While the combined 121 horsepower this setup can generate may not strike you as remarkable, what does stand out is the Corolla hybrid’s gas mileage. At 53 mpg in the city and 52 mpg on the highway, the Corolla hybrid is right for you if efficiency is your top priority.
Interior And Infotainment
The Corolla has room for five people in both its sedan and hatchback versions. Front-seat passengers can enjoy over 42 inches of legroom, while the 34 inches available to second-row passengers is still reasonable for a compact car. Families will be happy to know that the two outer rear seats feature two sets of LATCH connectors for installing child seats.
The Corolla’s standard upholstery is cloth. You can choose from three colors for your interior styling: black, gray, or macadamia. For a touch more luxury, you can upgrade to synthetic leather upholstery and heated front seats in the higher trims.
When it comes to cargo storage, you’ll find 13.1 cubic feet of space in the trunk. If you’re planning on transporting more than just the weekly groceries, you can fold down the back row of seats to create some more space.
To keep your passengers entertained while you’re on the go, the Corolla is equipped with a 7-inch infotainment screen, a wireless hot spot, and six-speaker stereo as standard. Toyota’s Entune infotainment system also lets you display your phone on the screen thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An 8-inch touch screen is available as an upgrade, along with wireless device charging and a 7-inch driver display. Finally, you can also upgrade to a premium stereo for a better listening experience.
Safety And Driver Assistance
The Toyota Safety Sense system contains a large number of useful features to help you stay safe whether you’re driving around town or taking to the highway. The Corolla’s forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking systems can help you respond rapidly to potential dangers, while standard pedestrian detection provides an additional layer of security. When you’re on the highway, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning are sure to come in handy.
You can choose to add additional safety features, including blind spot monitoring and a rear cross traffic alert. To give you a bit of extra help when you’re behind the wheel, you can also add a navigation system.
Corolla Trims
The Corolla sedan is sold in five trim levels for 2021: the L, LE, SE, XLE, and XSE. If you’d rather have the hatchback, you can choose between the SE and XSE trims.
With a starting retail price of $19,825, the base L trim is equipped with plenty of convenient features, including Bluetooth connectivity, two USB ports, and satellite radio. Moving up to the LE trim gets you remote keyless entry and automatic climate control for more comfort once you’re inside. In addition, the LE features an additional USB port and the larger 8-inch infotainment touch screen.
If you’d like a more sporty ride, the SE trim could be for you. It’s equipped with the larger 2.0-liter engine for some extra power and features front sports seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The SE trim is also available in the Nightshade edition for those of you who enjoy some unique styling, including black wheels and grille. The SE Apex, which Toyota is only selling in limited numbers, is aimed at drivers looking for a higher-performance ride. It features tuned-up suspension and a more aggressive-looking front end.
Step up to the XLE trim and you can take advantage of some extra comfort in the cabin. That’s thanks to leather upholstery, a power adjustable driver’s seat, and heated front seats. On top of that, don’t forget to check out the moonroof and the 7-inch driver display, which allows you to keep an eye on your Corolla’s performance while you’re on the road. The XLE is powered by the 1.8-liter engine. If you’d rather combine the XLE’s luxury interior with the more powerful 2.0-liter engine, try upgrading to the range-topping XSE trim, which offers just that.
So, now you know a little more about the 2021 Corolla. We hope we’ve been able to answer your questions about this excellent compact car. But if you’d like to learn more, we’re here to help. Contact our auto sales team at Panama City Toyota today to experience our professional service and friendl
