Toyota continues the trend of offering impressive offers on the 2021 Corolla. You can own a new Corolla for a lease amount of $189/month with just $1,999 due at signing. Financing options are also rewarding with a 0% APR scheme for up to 60 months. Customers can also avail a cashback of $1,000 on all trims. The offers change from region to region, but will always be wholesome.
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The Toyota Corolla sedan is a big step forward - Cnet.com
Continuing with the new and more youthful facia, this 2021 Corolla looks crisper than ever before. Coming off a successful launch just last year, the 2021 Toyota Corolla will arrive with a few feature updates only. Toyota is also pitching in a limited run Corolla Apex Edition with a custom body kit and more athletic driving dynamics.
2021 Toyota corolla rear side view
The Corolla, with its A-grade scorecard, has always dominated the segment, leaving no options for the rivals to catch up. Well, the Civic did come up, but couldn't really harm the Corolla as much as it hurt others. That said, with a modern style, crispy engine, and loaded with technology up to its brim, the Corolla has clearly stepped up the game against the likes of Honda Civic, Kia Forte, and Hyundai Elantra.
With the 2021 Corolla, Toyota has almost excised all the bland from its diet. - Thecarconnection.com
The 2021 Toyota Corolla will be offered in 6 different trim levels: L, LE, and the XLE variants with a 1.8-liter engine producing 139 hp while the SE, SE Nightshade, and the XSE variants will get a more powerful 2.0-liter engine. It is also one of the few remaining cars that are offered with a stick-shift in this age of Automatics.
2021 Toyota corolla trim line-up
However, the CVT gearbox of the Corolla comes standard in all the variants, and it's only the SE that can be opted with a 6-Speed Manual. All the variants of the Corolla will have an FWD drivetrain and AWD is not an option. However, we might see a slight bump in the price of the 2021 model as compared to the 2020 model.
Trim
L
LE
SE
SE Nightshade
XLE
XSE
MSRP (CVT)
$19,825
$20,275
$22,275
$22,975
$24,225
$25,725
MSRP (6-speed Manual)
-
-
$22,975
-
-
-
Key Features
LED Headlamps with DRL
Adds/ Upgrades to L
Adds/ Upgrades to LE
Adds/ Upgrades to SE
Adds/ Upgraded to SE
Adds/ Upgraded to XLE
15" styled steel wheels
16" wide-vent steel wheels
18" machined alloy wheels
18" black-painted alloy wheels
18" machined alloy wheels
LED DRL accent lighting
6-way power-adjustable driver's seat
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
Black exterior accents
Power tilt/slide moonroof
Dynamic-Shift CVT
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Automatic climate control
Premium sport seats
Black outside door handles
SofTex trimmed heated front sport seats
Ambient lighting
7" Touchscreen Infotainment
8" Touchscreen Infotainment
Sport driving mode
Sport mesh black front grille
Smart Key System
Apple Carplay
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
Metallic interior accents
Leather-trimmed steering wheel
Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
Overhead console with map lights
Amazon Alexa Compatible
Star Safety System
Premium fabric seats
Front and Console USB 2.0 ports
Blacked-out Corolla badging
Even the base L trim flaunts some of the most value-adding features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa Connectivity with SiriusXM. It also gets a 7-inch touchscreen and black front grille with a sports mesh insert. The “XSE” stands as the top of the line trim for the 2021 Toyota Corolla and comes loaded with a long list of standard features like heated front sports seats, adaptive front lighting system, and many more.
For the 2021 Toyota Corolla, we would recommend the SE trim level. It is decently priced and also offers you a choice between an automatic and a manual transmission, which is limited to only the SE trim. And, in case you want to buy a used Toyota Corolla then we would recommend them to buy the 2017 model as the car will be in better condition and will save a good sum of money on its maintenance as well.
The base engine will suffice for getting around town, but it struggles to get the car up to highway speeds with any urgency - Cars.usnews.com
The 2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan can be had with the same trustworthy 1.8L Inline-4 motor that dishes out 139 HP of power and 126 lb-ft of torque. However, the new entrant in the Corolla lineup - a 2.0L Inline-4 engine has renewed life within the aging Corolla - rated at 169-hp and 151 lb-ft of torque.
2021 Toyota corolla 2.0L engine
The rather aged but reliable 1.8L unit talks with the CVT only. No option there. With a 0-60 MPH time of 8.2 seconds, the 2021 Toyota Corolla’s standard 139-hp 1.8L engine offers decent acceleration but misses out on the excitement that Civic and Forte pack. If your Corolla's equipped with the more potent 2.0L motor, the 0-60 MPH sprint comes up in 7.8 seconds, which certainly makes things interesting.
2021 Toyota Corolla 0-60 MPH wallpaper
As a purist, the 6-speed manual will draw you like a mouse towards cheese, and it'll all be worth it. Toyota has ditched the torsion beam suspension and replaced it with a brand new multi-link suspension set up at the rear. As a result, the sedan now feels more planted and stable on the ground. Corolla’s steering now has more weight, unlike in the previous generation model as well.
Model
2021 Toyota Corolla
2021 Honda Civic
2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Kia Forte
MSRP
$20,275
$25,000
$23,800
$22,490
Engine
2.0L Naturally Aspirated Inline-4
1.5L Turbocharged Inline-4
1.6L Turbocharged Inline-4
1.6L Turbocharged Inline-4
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
CVT
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed Automatic
Power
169 hp @ 6,600 RPM
174 hp @ 6,000 RPM
210 hp @ 6,000 RPM
201 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
151 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
162 lb-ft @ 1,700 RPM
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
0-60 MPH
8.2 secs
6.8 secs
6.9 secs
6.7 secs
Quarter-Mile
16.9 secs
15.3 secs
14.4 secs
15.2 secs
Top-Speed
120 MPH
137 MPH
116 MPH
129 MPH
The suspensions absorb all the bumps and potholes with ease and do the job of isolating the passenger from bad road surfaces well. You get a good amount of feedback from the wheel in a quick time, making it a reliable handler.
2021 Toyota corolla Front view
The refreshed Corolla gets 10.8-inch rotors up front while at the rear 10.2-inch rotors are standard. Under emergency braking, the new 2021 Corolla sedan should be able to stop from 60-0 mph in a decent 119-ft. The Hyundai Elantra is the most powerful car of the lot and makes 210 horses with its turbo 1.6-liter engine.
The Corolla’s fuel economy is good but not best in segment. - Autoblog.com
The new 2021 Toyota Corolla sedan, with a 2.0-liter engine and CVT, is expected to offer 31 MPG in the city, 40 MPG on the highway, and 34 MPG combined fuel economy. If you prefer the stick shifter, you're sure to lose out on some generosity from the engine, offering 29/36/32 MPG for city/highway/combined.
2021 toyota corolla instrumental cluster
The less powerful 1.8-liter Corolla engine is rated at 33 MPG combined. That said, the 2021 Corolla doesn’t disappoint in this area as it churns the maximum number of miles on a gallon of fuel in the compact car segment. The 13.2-gallon fuel tank on the 2021 Corolla translates to a highway range of 502 miles, which is the best in the segment.
Model
2021 Toyota Corolla
2021 Honda Civic
2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Kia Forte
MPG (City)
31
26
23
27
MPG (Highway)
38
36
33
35
MPG (Combined)
34
30
29
30
Fuel Capacity (gallons)
13.2
12.4
14
14
Range (City/ Highway/ Combined) (mi.)
409/ 502/ 448
322/ 446/ 372
364/ 462/ 406
378/ 490/ 420
Emissions (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15k mi/yr)
4.4
4.1
5.1
4.9
Rated at 13.2-gallons, Corolla features an above-average fuel capacity which combines with its great gas mileage to offer the highest range in the segment. The Civic and the Kia Forte line up head to head, blurring any differences between the two. However, the Forte's 14-gallon fuel tank requires lesser fuel breaks than the Honda in the discussion.
The 2020 Corolla suits up with swell front-seat space; the back seat and trunk pull up shy of rivals. - Thecarconnection.com
The interior of the Toyota Corolla Sedan was re-designed in 2020. The 2021 Corolla is equipped with similar premium quality seats with fabric inserts which does the job of holding you in place well. Toyota might retain its old habit of stuffing some cheap plastics here and there, but it won't really catch your eyes.
2021 toyota corolla dashboard
In the rear, 6-foot tall passengers might find their hair brushing up against the roof. The 2021 Corolla has carried over almost all of the existing features like a 6-way power-adjustable driver seat and 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat. Heated seats will still be part of the options list in the 2021 lineup.
2021 Toyota corolla 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display
The 2021 Toyota Corolla is sure to get an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display that sits in the center of the dash, just like the ongoing model. Earlier Android Auto was absent but Toyota has finally included Google’s mirroring tech in the 2021 Corolla sedan. You get a six-speaker audio system to keep you entertained inside. However, eight-speaker JBL audio systems and navigation is still an option.
The latest Corolla sips some styling caffeine, but not more than it can handle. - Thecarconnection.com
The 2020 update gave us the most radical-looking Corolla, which is why the 2021 Toyota Corolla comes unchanged in this department. The only noticeable change is seen on the limited-run Apex Edition which gets a more aggressive body kit along with blacked-out elements.
2021 Toyota corolla third-quarter view
Although the 2021 Corolla has seen some subtle improvements and tweaks on the outside, nothing much will tell it apart from the outgoing model. Notable exterior features of the 2021 Corolla are Chrome tipped dual exhaust, Fishhook all-LED headlights, Rear spoiler, 18” machined alloy wheels, and LED Taillamps.
Model
2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan
2021 Honda Civic
2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Kia Forte
Curb Weight (lbs.)
3150
2906
3131
3012
Length (in.)
182.5
182.8
181.9
182.7
Width (in.)
70.1
70.8
70.9
70.9
Height (in.)
56.5
55.5
56.5
56.5
Ground Clearance (in.)
5.1
NA
5.5
5.3
Wheelbase (in.)
106.3
106.3
106.3
106.3
Nevertheless, all the competitors stack up against each other similarly with each one losing out on some factor or the other. Hyundai Elantra is the shortest in length which does add sportiness to the performance but takes away the luxurious factor that the 2021 Corolla is aiming for.
The Corolla’s crash-test scores are nearly ideal. - Thecarconnection.com
The new 12th generation 2020 Toyota Corolla earned the 2020 Top Safety Pick award from IIHS and the highest "5-star" ratings in almost all the crash tests conducted by the NHTSA. Since the 2021 Toyota Corolla is mostly unchanged, the safety quotient is something you needn't worry about. The 2021 Toyota Corolla is based on the same platform itself, which has proven its worth time and again.
The 2021 Corolla is based on the previous year model that earned a full 5-star rating from NHTSA
Toyota has bundled the Toyota Safety Sense suite, which will be offered as standard with the 2021 model. This suite comprises- Pre-Collision System with Daytime/Low-Light Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection, plus Daytime Bicycle Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (CVT only), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Road Edge Detection, Automatic High Beams, Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist.
2020 honda civic front and side view wallpaper for desktop
The pricing of Toyota Corolla also makes it a tempting choice for entry-level cars with the most value. But the Civic is more powerful, faster, has a better set of brakes, and also offers more space on the inside. If you can sacrifice fuel economy a bit and spend a few extra bucks, the Civic is the livelier choice to go for.
2021 Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra is powerful, faster, and spacious in all its forms. That said, the Toyota Corolla comes back into the game and makes a stronger statement with the best-in-class ride quality, miles better fuel economy, and the sheer space inside. Not to forget, its unmatched reliability and safety quotient.
2020 Hyundai Elantra sedan in white color wallpaper
This simply puts your needs into perspective. The 2021 Toyota Corolla, according to us, should make a better deal of the two considering the priorities of a family man. If you've just got yourself into a college, the Elantra should appeal to you more.
2021 Toyota Corolla vs Kia Forte
The Kia Forte is yet another compact car that beats the Corolla on all fronts except fuel economy and reliability. The Forte also looks better than the Corolla. If you don’t really crave the fuel economy numbers then we would suggest you opt for the Kia over the Toyota. Moreover, one place where the Toyota lacks - the tech part, is the USP of the Kia Forte.
2020 Kia Forte offers a sporty stance
That said, if you're looking for a sedan that can compel you to take the longer route, it's the Forte you need. And as far as Toyota is concerned, you shouldn't even need to convince yourself to buy one!
2021 Toyota Corolla Final Verdict
The Toyota Corolla is the jack of all and the master of none. It gets beaten by most of its rivals in terms of energetic driving performance and 2nd-row seating space yet it outsells all of them. Mostly, because it makes it to fleets who want frugal engines and reliable performance.
2021 Toyota Corolla looks downright menacing at night
We would say it wouldn’t be a bad buy but given the fact that there are better cars in the market in terms of driving, you should consider them first before you go straight and buy the Corolla.
Does Toyota offer the Corolla with an AWD drivetrain?
No. Toyota Corolla in all its forms is available with a standard FWD drivetrain configuration.
What type of gas does a 2020 Toyota Corolla take?
Regular Gasoline. Toyota Corolla gives great MPG figures of 32, 29, 36 combined, city and on the highway respectively, with the 6-speed manual transmission on the 2.0L naturally-aspirated inline-4 motor.
Is Toyota Corolla a reliable car?
The Toyota Corolla Reliability rating is the best in the compact class segment. The 2019 Corolla manages 85 out of 100 in the JD Power Predicted Reliability report - happens to the highest scoring car in the segment.
Which year Corolla is the best?
The 2016 Toyota Corolla is the best-rated model in terms of safety, and reliability. The highest 5-star safety rating from NHTSA and overall “good” safety score from IIHS makes it a perfect choice in the evaluation.
What is Toyota Corolla Apex Edition?
Toyota Corolla Apex Edition is a limited run model that will be limited to just 6000 units for the US. It gets a more aggressive body kit along with unique exterior shades. Toyota has also equipped the chassis and suspension setup to make it more aggressive around corners and is ready for the track.
