2019 Toyota Corolla 1 8 Hybrid hatchback UK review

The Corolla is built here and it also feels like its been developed for our roads. This hybrid version doesn’t show the car at its very best, but it’s still a darn good machine. So while this particualr powertrain doesn’t engage (apart from with your wallet), the chassis certainly does. Bravo, Toyota, and welcome back to the sharp end of the class. Toyota Corolla Excel 1.8 Hatchback specification Where Cambridgeshire, UK Price £27,345 On sale Now Engine 4 cyls, 1798cc, petrol, plus hybrid system Power 120bhp at 5200rpm (hybrid combined) Torque 105lb ft at 3600rpm (engine only) Gearbox e-CVT Kerb weight 1295kg Top speed 124mph 0-62mph 9.3sec Fuel economy 55.4-65mpg (WLTP combined) CO2 83g/km Rivals Ford Focus, Honda Civic