2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid takes the many virtues of the trusted Corolla and improves fuel economy with an efficient hybrid powertrain. With an outstanding fuel economy rating of up to 50 combined mpg, trips to the gas station are fewer and farther between. It also boasts a long list of standard safety and infotainment tech features, above-average resale value, and optional all-wheel drive, which is uncommon in compact hybrids.

The top competitor to the Corolla Hybrid is the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, which is a bit roomier and more efficient.

The old SE Infrared trim is gone and replaced with the Nightshade trim. Nightshade plays the same role as SE Infrared; it’s essentially a sporty appearance package for the SE trim. It has dark exterior accents and stylish bronze-colored wheels.

Before buying a Corolla Hybrid, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. The Toyota brand is a consistent winner of our Best Resale Value award, and the Corolla Hybrid’s resale value is above average for the segment.

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is powered by a 138-horsepower hybrid 4-cylinder engine matched with an electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front- (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

In our experience, the Corolla Hybrid is an agreeable car to drive with easy driving dynamics. We’re not surprised about where this car’s priorities lie. The trade-off for its excellent fuel economy ratings is less power and torque than the non-hybrid version of the Corolla.

We also noticed that the brakes can be a bit grabby, which isn’t uncommon among hybrids. If you’re already experienced with hybrids, you may not even notice. However, if you drive a Corolla Hybrid as your first hybrid, the brake feel may take some getting used to.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating the current collection of hybrid cars, including this Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Fuel Economy

From the 2023 model year, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid gets a combined fuel economy rating of up to 50 mpg with FWD and 48 mpg with AWD. For reference, the most efficient version of the non-hybrid Corolla gets up to 35 combined mpg. At 15,000 miles per year, the hybrid can save you about 11 gallons per month. Even at $3 per gallon, that’s $33 per month in savings, which can quickly make up for the modest price premium over the non-hybrid.

The Hyundai Elantra hybrid gets a better highway fuel economy rating giving it a maximum combined rating of up to 54 mpg. However, that only translates to fuel savings of about $4/month compared to the Corolla Hybrid.

We’ve found the interior quality of the Corolla Hybrid to be pretty good for a compact car at this price point. The standard cloth seats are comfortable, and the XLE trim gets SofTex faux leather seating. As for the infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen, we love that it has standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a traditional volume knob.

We found the rear seat legroom in the Corolla Hybrid just okay at 34.8 inches. It also has a small trunk with only 13.1 cubic feet of space. The Corolla Hybrid’s closest rival, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, has 38 inches of rear legroom and a 14.2 cubic-foot trunk.

For reference, the pricier and more efficient Toyota Prius has the same rear legroom as the Corolla Hybrid, but the Prius has more cargo space and flexibility due to its hatchback design.

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has a subtle and stylish design that can change depending on the trim. The SE model has a sporty appearance package, and the SE Infrared trim adds red accents inside and out.

50 MPG
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid uses an efficient and proven hybrid powertrain that’s good on gas achieving an impressive combined fuel economy rating of up to 50 mpg.

Available AWD
All-wheel drive is an uncommon option in this class. The Corolla Hybrid will be the only variant of the Corolla with available AWD, an important feature for some buyers that’s not available on the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
This updated suite of safety tech bundles many driver assistance features. It has full-speed adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, automatic high beams, and more.

Toyota Audio Multimedia
This user-friendly touchscreen is loaded with connectivity features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It’s easy to bring the maps, music, and more from your phone to the screen in your Corolla Hybrid.

Sporty SE model
The SE trim adds a sportier look to this efficient hybrid with 18-inch alloy wheels, a Sport drive mode, and sporty front and rear fascias.

Premium XLE trim
The Toyota Corolla XLE is an upscale hybrid that retains an affordable price tag. Features include a power moonroof, SofTex heated front seats, a digital gauge cluster, and blind-spot monitoring.

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid’s gas-electric powertrain includes a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine and is rated at 138 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the front or all four wheels via an automatic transmission of the continuously variable variety.

Those power and torque ratings are quite a bit lower than what you get with the non-hybrid Corolla. The benefit of the hybrid is much better fuel economy, plus the AWD option.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Additionally, the hybrid components are covered by an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty. Toyota also throws in a 2-year/25,000-mile complimentary maintenance plan.

Safety

The previous model year’s Toyota Corolla Hybrid has earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). On top of its good crash test ratings, it’s well-equipped with standard safety features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and much more.