2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan Review For Canadian Buyer

The Toyota Corolla is a complete package that comes with fun-to-drive character, progressive design, and modern tech. The 2024 Corolla returns the Nightshade Edition appearance package and is also available for the hybrid model. Other new features include standard wireless charging for XSE and XLE trims, updated chassis and aero duct, SE convenience package with […]

The Toyota Corolla is a complete package that comes with fun-to-drive character, progressive design, and modern tech. The 2024 Corolla returns the Nightshade Edition appearance package and is also available for the hybrid model. Other new features include standard wireless charging for XSE and XLE trims, updated chassis and aero duct, SE convenience package with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert and wireless charging has been added to the SE Premium package.

2024 Toyota Corolla Engine Options

• 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• 1.8-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine

2024 Toyota Corolla Transmission Options

• CVT

2024 Toyota Corolla Trims

The 2024 Corolla is offered in four trim levels: LE, SE, Nightshade, and XSE.

2024 Toyota Corolla Interior

The 2024 Toyota Corolla features a modern interior that offers high-gloss surfaces and soft-touch materials, creating that perfect blend of practical and premium.

The Corolla can comfortably seat five people in two rows. The front seats are supportive with plenty of stretch-out room and headroom for tall passengers. The rear seats are quite spacious but can be uncomfortable for tall folks, especially during long drives.

The SE and XSE grades come with added support and available heated front seats that bring extra comfort during chilly days. Standard automatic climate control ensures the cabin is set to the perfect temperature, while the available Smart Key system makes entering, exiting, and starting the vehicle effortlessly easy.

An 8-inch touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, four USB ports, and voice command come standard.

Available infotainment features include; a JBL premium audio system and wireless device charging, analog gauges with a 4.2-inch driver information display, remote keyless entry and automatic climate control,  a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, and a moonroof.

2024 Toyota Corolla Exterior

The 2024 Toyota Corolla comes with a low, wide, and aggressive exterior design that creates a performance aesthetic. Each trim level comes with unique subtle details that separate them. The base LE features a host of upscale features, including available eye-catching 16-inch alloy wheels. Meanwhile, SE and XSE step up this visual appeal with graphite-colored 18-inch alloy wheels and integrated dark gray accents.

The Nightshade edition which is based on the SE and Hybrid SE grades comes with bold exterior details like blacked-out badging, black-painted mirror caps, a black-painted rear spoiler, and bronze-finished 18-inch alloy wheels for a striking contrast.  Every 2024 Corolla comes standard with LED exterior lighting that, includes headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights.

2024 Toyota Corolla Cargo Capacity

The 2024 Corolla has 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. if you need extra space the rear seats can fold down in a 60/40 split.

2024 Toyota Corolla Safety Features

Every 2024  Toyota Corolla comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Full Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist. It also comes with a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert which brings more convenience to every journey.

2024 Toyota Corolla Fuel Consumption

The 2.0-liter engine returns an EPA estimated fuel economy of 32 mpg City, 41 mpg highway and a combined 35 mpg. The front-drive hybrid is rated at  50 mpg city and 43 mpg highway while the all-wheel drive model earns 47 mpg city and 41 mpg highway.

2024 Toyota Corolla Fuel Tank Capacity

The 2024 Toyota Corolla has a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons

2024 Toyota Corolla Ground Clearance

The 2024 Toyota Corolla has a ground clearance of 5.3 inches.

2024 Toyota Corolla Performance

The 2024 Toyota Corolla is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive (FWD). There is also a hybrid powertrain that uses a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with two electric motors. This engine churns out 138 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. It is also connected to a CVT. Front-wheel drive (FWD) comes standard while all-wheel drive (AWD)is optional.

The 2.0L engine’s performance is regarded by most drivers to be underwhelming as it requires about 8 seconds to reach 60 mph. the hybrid powertrain is even slower, getting to 60 mph in about nine seconds with AWD while the FWD drivetrain takes between 9.6 to 10.3 seconds.

The 2024 Corolla’s suspension system is well tuned giving it a smooth and comfortable ride. The steering wheel is fairly well-weighted making it easy to maneuver in tight spaces. The emergency braking performance is adequate and stops the car confidently.

2024 Toyota Corolla Reliability

The Toyota Corolla is one of the most running nameplates having been in production for five decades now. The Corolla has earned a reputation for being a reliable sedan that can serve you for many years without any major problems. According to JD Power, the 2024 Corolla has a quality and reliability rating of 76 out of 100 which is average.

There have been no safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration so far. The 2024 Toyota Corolla comes with ToyotaCare, which provides two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, of scheduled maintenance and two-year, unlimited mileage of 24-hour roadside assistance. Hybrid models get an 8-year or 100,000-mile hybrid system warranty, whichever comes first, and a 10-year or 150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty, whichever comes first.

2024 Toyota Corolla Problems

Engine problems

2.0-liter four-cylinder engine problems

• Faulty Oil Pistons
• Oil leaking

1.8-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine problems

• Engine pump failure
• Low tension rings

Electrical problems

• Faulty alternator
• Corroded battery cables
• Faulty electrical wiring
• ECU problems

Transmission Problems

• Shifting delays
• Leaking fluid
• Vibrating at speeds

Toyota Corolla Competitors

The Toyota Corolla competes with Honda Civic, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Nissan Sentra, Volkswagen Jetta and Subaru Impreza.

2024 Toyota Corolla Price

The price of the 2024 Toyota Corolla starts at $23,145 for the LE trim and goes up to $28,345 for the top-of-the-line XLE trim. The XSE trim costs $28,095 while the Nightshade Edition is priced at $26,435.