Short test: Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.8 Hybrid // Hybrid for the whole world
In a few years, it will be very interesting to see how many of these limousines will be traveling around the world as a taxi, because if you think about it, it has everything a taxi driver needs. The trunk is large enough to accommodate suitcases for two if the luggage is a bit streamlined, as well as for four passengers.... There's plenty of comfort, legroom, and headroom inside, even if you're not quite the size of a basketball. The materials are correct, of high quality to the touch, and we are sure that even after many years of operation, such Corollas will not be recognized in the interior of the year.
We liked it too the interior is no longer so plastic and the feeling in the cabin is pleasant... The driver can adjust his work space well, and he will also be pleased with the installation of switches and displays for various functions in the car. It took a little getting used to the big protruding the screen, which at first glance looks like an alien, is like a small TV, on which the buttons for adjusting the climate in the cabin are screwed. Perhaps an ordinary user of such a machine is not embarrassed by this, perhaps he may even like such a large screen. Well, we believe other solutions can be found.
Driving a Corolla Sedan does not give unnecessary dynamics of movement, but does its job flawlessly correctlywhen we talk about driving that follows driving dynamics. The chassis is more focused on comfort than sports. For those looking for more driving pleasure, Toyota has other models. More importantly, the heart, which this time for the first time in a hybrid with an automatic transmission, does its job very well. The 1,8-liter hybrid engine is quiet, lively and responsive enough to provide a pleasant and, above all, comfortable ride in the city, as well as on rural roads or highways. Fuel consumption on our standard lap was 4,6 liters, which is a good achievement for such a car.... We were a little less happy as we drove most of the way down the highway. There the engine starts to drink a little, as the consumption has grown to 6,2 liters per 100 km.
We also have to commend safety, as the new Corolla has achieved high standards here and offers the driver and passengers a lot of passive and active safety for this class.
Toyota Corolla SD 1.8 HSD 4D E-CVT Executive (2019)
Basic data
| Sales: | Toyota Adria Ltd. |
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| Test model cost: | 29.103 EUR € |
| Base model price with discounts: | 28.100 EUR € |
| Test model price discount: | 29.103 EUR € |
| Power: | 90kW (121 KM) |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | Engine: 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - petrol - displacement 1.798 cm3 - maximum power 72 kW (98 hp) at 5.200 rpm - maximum torque 142 Nm at 3.600 rpm Electric motor: maximum power 53 kW - maximum torque 163 Nm |
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| Battery: | NiMH, 1,3 kWh |
| Energy transfer: | engine-driven front wheels - e-CVT transmission - 225/40 R 18 W tires (Falken ZioX). |
| Capacity: | top speed 180 km/h - acceleration 0-100 km/h 11 s - top speed electric np - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 3,4-3,8 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 87 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.310 kg - permissible gross weight 2.585 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.630 mm - width 1.780 mm - height 1.435 mm - wheelbase 2.700 mm |
| Box: | trunk 471 liters |
Our measurements
| T = 12 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 3.147 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 12,0s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,9 years ( 125 km / h) |
| test consumption: | 6,2 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 4,6 l / 100 km / h l / 100km |
| Noise at 90 km / h | 61dB |
evaluation
The best-selling car in the world, finally, is also a hybrid, and a good one, in which everything is subordinated to driving comfort.
We praise and reproach
an image that combines classic and daring
cabin comfort
big screen
successful combination of hybrid engine and automatic transmission
selection of various engine operating programs
Access to USB connector is difficult
The slightly scattered buttons on the steering wheel and dashboard take a while to get used to.
