2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

　　

2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　The Toyota Corolla Hatchback, along with its sedan sibling, is currently the smallest car in the automaker's U.S. lineup. The hatchback version has four doors, seating for five, and a cargo area that's slightly more practical than the sedan's. There isn't much to make the Corolla hatch stand out against its competition, but it's a well-rounded option that delivers a good mix of features, fuel efficiency and fun.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: How good is the Corolla Hatchback?

The Corolla's four-cylinder can seem a bit underpowered at times, like when you're quickly trying to get up to highway speeds with a few passengers aboard. Otherwise, this little Toyota is more fun to drive than it has any right to be. It's nimble around turns and gets high fuel economy to boot. The Corolla Hatchback's main drawback is the size of its cargo area. Due to a relatively high load floor, the Corolla hatch doesn't offer as much space as its competitors. Still, there's more room than in a similarly sized sedan.

　　

Competitors to consider

The Toyota Corolla Hatchback competes with other compact hatches such as the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and Subaru Impreza. Because there are so few hatches left on the market, car shoppers might also look at extra-small crossover SUVs. These models are typically more expensive but often offer all-wheel drive and elevated seating. Top models we recommend include the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-30. Toyota's Corolla Cross, which is a crossover version of the Corolla, is another good pick.

　　

Which Corolla Hatchback does zzdcar recommend?

For the best balance of features and value, go for the top-trim XSE grade. It doesn't cost that much more than the base SE, and for the extra money you get handy features like a power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a wireless charging pad, and blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert.

　　

Toyota Corolla Hatchback models

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is available in three trim levels: SE, Nightshade Edition and XSE. All Corolla Hatchbacks are powered by a 168-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, that drives the front wheels. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Corolla's significant standard features and options.

　　SE

　　Comes with a decent list of standard features, including:

　　16-inch alloy wheels LED headlights Heated power mirrors Automatic climate control Keyless entry with push-button engine start Manually adjustable driver's seat 60/40-split folding rear seat 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)All Corolla Hatchbacks come with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 that includes:

　　Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front and can also react to speed limit signs) Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Automatic high-beam headlightsNightshade Edition

　　The Nightshade is based on the SE trim but adds unique details such as:

　　18-inch bronze-finished alloy wheels Black spoiler, exterior mirrors, grille surround and badging Black roof and front grille surroundXSE

　　The top-level XSE trim includes all of the base model's features, adding:

　　18-inch alloy wheels Dual-zone automatic climate control Bigger driver information display in the instrument cluster Synthetic leather seats with fabric inserts Power-adjustable driver's seat Heated front seats Wireless charging pad Upgraded JBL sound system Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

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