2016 Toyota Corolla

    New from

    $26,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.1 / 100km

    About the Toyota Corolla

    Last updated Sep 25, 2025

    The new Toyota Corolla is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $27,530 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Corolla available in Australia.

    The Toyota Corolla is only available with an null motor that produces 100kW and nullNm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 Corolla is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    73.26 kW/t
    63.9 kW/t
    165.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    280 litres
    280 litres
    657 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.1 L/100km
    3.4 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,098 km
    642 km
    1,265 km
    Price
    $26,990 - $27,530
    $19,990
    $58,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Service Interval
    6 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,805 kg
    1,770 kg
    2,115 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    109 mm
    175 mm

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    2016 Toyota Corolla Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Ncv
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Overall Height (mm): 1460
      • Overall Length (mm): 4330
      • Overall Width (mm): 1760
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2600
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
      • Electric Power Source Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
      • Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 82
      • Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 60
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Secondary Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 99
      • Secondary Power Maximum Power (kw): 73
      • Secondary Power Maximum Torque (nm): 142
      • Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
      • Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20121008
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.8 5 Door Hatch
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
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    2016 Toyota Corolla Dimensions

    1460mm
    1760mm
    4330mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2016 Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Corolla

    The most fuel efficient Toyota Corolla is the Base with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 4.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Toyota CorollaFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded-
    1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.1 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota Corolla?

    The Toyota Corolla has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Toyota Corolla Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Toyota Corolla?

    The Toyota Corolla offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Toyota Corolla FAQs

    The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the Base that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Toyota Corolla is the Base that starts from $27,530.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Toyota Corolla is the Base which measures 1760mm wide, 4330mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota Corolla is the Base which has 100kW of power from its 1.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Toyota Corolla may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the Base which weighs 1805 kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota Corolla uses Premium Unleaded.