New Toyota Corolla Hybrid
(Australia)
Joining the popular
Corolla family in Australia is a new hybrid model. Available from AUD 26,990
(US$ 19,940) in Australia, it delivers a combined output of 134 HP from a
Hybrid Synergy Drive System that combines a 1.8-liter internal combustion
engine and an electric motor, setting the front wheels in motion through an
E-CVT.
It can operate in petrol
and electric modes alone, or a combination of both, offering a choice of three
selectable driving modes - power, economy and electric. Fuel consumption stands
at 4.1 lt/100 km (57.37 mpg US) and the driving range has increased by almost
280 km, to 1,097 km, despite the fuel tank being down 5 liters, at 45 liters.
The Corolla Hybrid is
available in a single grade, picking up premium features from the range-topping
ZR. It benefits from dual-zone automatic air-con, keyless entry and start,
sat-nav, SUNA live traffic updates, Toyota Link connected mobility and a
4.2-inch multi-info display, joined by the auto-leveling bi-LED headlights and
LED DRLs.
