2018 Toyota Corolla

    New from

    $21,240 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 7 L / 100km

    About the Toyota Corolla

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Toyota Corolla is a small car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $21,240 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ascent variant and topping out at $31,920 for the ZR.

    There are 3 variants of the Corolla available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2018.

    The Toyota Corolla is only available with an null motor that produces 103kW and 173Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 Corolla is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    79.54 - 82.4 kW/t
    58.2 kW/t
    165.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    470 litres
    308 litres
    657 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.6 - 7 L/100km
    3.4 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    786 - 833 km
    534 km
    1,265 km
    Price
    $21,240 - $31,920
    $19,990
    $59,990
    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

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    2018 Toyota Corolla Specs

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    Ascent

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • 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: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Ncv
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.4
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 470
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
      • Front Track (mm): 1530
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1460
      • Overall Length (mm): 4620
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
      • Rear Track (mm): 1535
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 80.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 162
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1798
      • Engine Code: 2zr-fe
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88.3
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 786
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 103
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 173
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20140226
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.8 Litre Petrol Sedan
      • 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
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • 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: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Code: Ec60
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • 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
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • 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
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • 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
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1705
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1216
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 15
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 15
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    SX

    Adds to Ascent:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.07
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1515
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1720
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1255
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1221
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from Ascent:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.4
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1530
      • Rear Track (mm): 1535
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1705
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1216
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 15
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 15
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    ZR

    Adds to SX:
    • Audio
      • System Digital Media Card
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.54
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 153
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 833
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.3
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: K313
      • Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1295
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1261
    Removes from SX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.07
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 162
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 786
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.7
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Ec60
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1720
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1255
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1221
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    2018 Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Corolla

    The most fuel efficient Toyota Corolla is the Ascent with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Toyota CorollaFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.0 L/100km
    1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.6 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.

    2018 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 Ascent that starts from $21,240.

    The most expensive Toyota Corolla is the ZR that starts from $31,920.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Ascent, SX and ZR.

    The largest Toyota Corolla is the Ascent which measures 1775mm wide, 4620mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota Corolla is the Ascent which has 103kW of power from its 1.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Toyota Corolla is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the ZR which weighs 1750 kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota Corolla uses Unleaded.