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About the Toyota Corolla
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Toyota Corolla is a small car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback and 4D Sedan body styles. 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 4 variants of the Corolla available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2019.
Engine options include 2.0L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (125kW/200Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (103kW/173Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (125kW/200Nm). Available with variable sp automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2019 Corolla is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
66.18 - 94.7 kW/t
58.2 kW/t
155.04 kW/t
Boot Space
470 litres
295 litres
605 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.2 - 7 L/100km
1.1 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
786 - 1,024 km
617 km
1,324 km
Price
$21,240 - $31,920
$19,990
$61,990
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 7 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
6 - 12 months
6 months
12 months
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2019 Toyota Corolla Price
Ascent
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,240 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,490 |
Ascent Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,370 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,870 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,870 |
SX
ZR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,370 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,870 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,920 |
*excl. on-roads
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2019 Toyota Corolla Specs
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2019 Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Corolla
The most fuel efficient Toyota Corolla is the SX with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 4.2L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Toyota Corolla that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ascent with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Toyota Corolla variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Toyota Corolla | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota Corolla?
You should service your Corolla at your authorised Toyota dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Corolla's warranty.
2019 Toyota Corolla Warranty
What is the warranty on a Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 Sport which has 125kW of power from its 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.
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The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the ZR which weighs 1750 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota Corolla uses Unleaded.