2020 Toyota Corolla review
Toyota Corolla highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- New hatchback looks great
- Stunning back seat room
- Desirable standard driver assistance tech
Cons
- Hatchback decreases cargo room
- Engine noise disrupts cabin silence
- No Android Auto™ connectivity
Mileage (EPA estimate)
29 city, 36 highway, 32 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $23,998*
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A feature-filled sedan or hatchback.
If you're looking for a commuter car that has good mpg and many standard features, the 2020 Toyota Corolla is a great choice. And it's not just practical, it's plenty stylish too. In 2019 a hatchback version was launched and in 2020 the Toyota Corolla sedan was entirely redesigned. The Corolla comes with many standard tech and driver-assist features, and a sporty design inside and out that will no doubt have you adding it to your shortlist.
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What is new for the 2020 Toyota Corolla?
- The Corolla is available in a variety of new trims, including the Nightshade and SE Night Shade.
- The LE Eco and LE Eco Premium trims have been discontinued for 2020.
- Corolla trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Sunshade, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
- Parking Sensors and JBL Sound System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The SE trim now comes with Cloth Seats as standard equipment.
- The XSE trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
- The L trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
2020 Toyota Corolla trims
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- 139-hp, 126-lb-ft of torque 1.8L
- Automated Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- View our Toyota Corolla L inventory
LE:
- Includes all features available on the L
- No significant upgrades found on the LE
- View our Toyota Corolla LE inventory
SE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- 169-hp, 151-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Alloy Wheels
- Rear Spoiler
- Sunroofs
- Smart Key
- Manual Transmission
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Android Auto
- View our Toyota Corolla SE inventory
SE Night Shade:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- 2.0L
- View our Toyota Corolla SE Night Shade inventory
XLE:
- Includes all features available on the SE Night Shade
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Power Seats
- View our Toyota Corolla XLE inventory
XSE:
- Includes all features available on the XLE
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Rear Sunshade
- View our Toyota Corolla XSE inventory
Nightshade:
- Includes all features available on the XSE
- No significant upgrades found on the Nightshade
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Toyota Corolla
1. Driver-assistance features
The 2020 Toyota Corolla comes standard with a swathe of driver-assist features that will help get you where you need to go. All models of the 2020 Toyota Corolla sport lane-departure warning with steering assist, a pre-collision system, and road-sign assist. Features like automatic high-beams and adaptive cruise control, both standard in 2020, add a level of convenience to driving the Corolla. Additional driver-assist features, like blind-spot monitoring, are available as options.
2. Lots of cargo space
Sedans may not be the most spacious vehicles, but the Corolla offers plenty of cargo space. Whether you're traveling with sports equipment or a stroller, the 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk of the sedan is likely enough. If you need a bit more space, you should opt for the hatchback Corolla, which has 17.8 cubic feet of cargo space, enough to easily load up for a weekend away.
3. Sporty performance
For the 2020 year, Toyota introduced more power to the Corolla. The Corolla's SE and XSE trims come with a 169-hp engine, which means you'll have plenty of power in both the hatchback and sedan versions. In addition, sports mode (optional on the sedan and standard on the hatchback) will give you even more of a thrilling ride. If you want a commuter car with a little excitement, the redesigned Corolla delivers.
4. Tech connectivity
The 2020 Toyota Corolla makes it easy to stay connected while you're on the road. The sedan comes standard with Siri® Eyes Free, Apple CarPlay®, and Bluetooth® connectivity. It also offers an available Wi-Fi hotspot, which may require a subscription to a data plan to use.
The hatchback version has even more tech options, including standard Android Auto™ and Amazon Alexa™.5. High MPG
If you're looking for a car that sips gas and saves time at the pump, the Corolla is a good option. The base engine, a 139-hp 1.8L four-cylinder, gets an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined when paired with an automatic transmission.
The 169-hp 2.0L four-cylinder that comes standard in all hatchbacks and in SE and XSE sedans goes even further, getting an EPA-estimated 34 mpg combined in the sedan and 35 mpg in the hatchback. Because of these high-mpg ratings, the 2020 Toyota Corolla is a great car for commuters.Similar vehicles
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LED daytime running lights
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The Toyota Camry has something for everyone, with a range of trims designed to fit your lifestyle. This is a fantastic commuter car with some sporty touches, too. The 2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6 comes with sport seats, paddle shifters, dual exhaust with chrome tips, and, of course, a 3.6L V6 engine. Across the other Camry models, you'll find plenty of tech features, engaging driving dynamics, and a range of packages. Whether you're looking for something to take in the carpool lane or you want a sedan that's ready for long journeys, the Camry could be the car for you.
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2.5L four-cylinder engine
18-inch alloy wheels
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17-inch alloy wheels
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Toyota Corolla an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Corolla 1st out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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SE Night Shade 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
2.0L
Engine type
Gas
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Toyota Corolla FAQ
The 2020 Toyota Corolla is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Nightshade: 31 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- SE: 31 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- XLE: 29 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- XSE: 31 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- L: 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- LE: 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
The Toyota Corolla received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Corolla as 0 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2020 Toyota Corolla has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Toyota Corolla, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Toyota Corolla Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Toyota Corolla:
- Nightshade
- SE Night Shade
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Sunshade
- Apple CarPlay
More about the 2020 Toyota Corolla
Color options
Exterior colors:
The 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan is available in the following colors:
Barcelona Red Metallic
Black Sand Pearl
Blizzard Pearl
Blue Crush Metallic
Blueprint
Celestite
Classic Silver Metallic
Super White
The 2020 Toyota Corolla hatchback is available in the following colors:
Blue Flame
Blizzard Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Galactic Aqua Mica
Midnight Black Metallic
Oxide Bronze
Smoked Paprika Metallic
Interior details
Seating for five
13.1 cubic feet of storage in the sedan and 17.8 cubic feet of storage in the hatchback
Standard USB ports
Standard Apple CarPlay; Android Auto comes standard on hatchback models
Available sunroof and leather seating on select trims
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