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    2020 Toyota Corolla

    New from

    $23,335 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.5 - 6.5 L / 100km

    About the Toyota Corolla

    Last updated Sep 25, 2025

    The new Toyota Corolla is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $23,335 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ascent Sport variant and topping out at $34,695 for the ZR.

    There are 3 variants of the Corolla available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2019.

    Engine options include 2.0L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (125kW/200Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (90kW/142Nm). Available with variable sp automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2020 Corolla is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    65.45 - 94.7 kW/t
    63.49 kW/t
    168.45 kW/t
    Boot Space
    208 - 470 litres
    208 litres
    625 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.5 - 6.5 L/100km
    1.1 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    769 - 1,229 km
    534 km
    1,324 km
    Price
    $23,335 - $34,695
    $19,990
    $74,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    2 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    24 months

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    2020 Toyota Corolla Specs

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    Ascent Sport

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • 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: Ga-c
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 93.28
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Own Phone
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 208
      • Front Track (mm): 1530
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1435
      • Overall Length (mm): 4375
      • Overall Width (mm): 1790
      • Rear Track (mm): 1530
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2640
    • 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
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 80.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 139
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1987
      • Engine Code: M20a-fks
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 97.6
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-point
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • 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
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • 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 Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • 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): 833
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 10
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20180823
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
      • 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 Hybrid
      • 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
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • 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: Split 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): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • 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 Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Code: K120
      • Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • 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
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • 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
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1845
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1340
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1310
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    SX

    Adds to Ascent Sport:
    • Audio
      • System Digital Radio
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.91
    • Convenience
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Rear
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1360
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1330
    Removes from Ascent Sport:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 93.28
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Safety
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1340
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1310

    ZR

    Adds to SX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Speaker Brand Name: Jbl
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • 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
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from SX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • 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 Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    2020 Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Corolla

    The most fuel efficient Toyota Corolla is the Ascent Sport with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 3.5L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Toyota Corolla that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ascent Sport with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 6.5L 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.

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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 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2020 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 Sport that starts from $23,335.

    The most expensive Toyota Corolla is the ZR that starts from $34,695.

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

    The largest Toyota Corolla is the Ascent Sport which measures 1780mm wide, 4630mm in length and sits 1435mm 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.

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

    The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the Ascent Sport which weighs 1845 kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota Corolla uses Unleaded.