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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, 5D Sedan and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $23,895 (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 April of 2021.
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 2021 Corolla is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
65.45 - 94.7 kW/t
63.49 kW/t
159.11 kW/t
Boot Space
208 - 470 litres
208 litres
611 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
$23,895 - $34,695
$21,490
$70,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 7 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2021 Toyota Corolla Price
Ascent Sport
SX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,795 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,795 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,795 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,795 |
ZR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,695 |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,695 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,195 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Toyota Corolla Specs
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2021 Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy
There are 6 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.
| Toyota Corolla | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 4.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 3.5 L/100km |
| 1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 3.6 L/100km |
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.
2021 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 $23,895.
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.