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Toyota has recently continued to disclose the development progress of the new generation Corolla model to warm up the launch of the new car. According to Japanese media Response, the new generation Corolla Sport will adopt a Hammerhead front design and improve interior space and technology equipment.
2026/10/02 13:52 Text/Reporter Chen Hongzhi Picture source/Toyota
Toyota has recently disclosed the development progress of the new generation Corolla car series to prepare for the launch of the new car. It is rumored that it will officially appear as soon as October. It is expected to still provide a variety of body styles such as Corolla four-door sedan, Corolla Sport five-door hatchback and Corolla Touring station wagon. Recently, some Japanese media drew a preview of the new generation Corolla Sport based on the current clues, previewing what the future new car may look like.
Toyota previously released the Corolla Concept to reveal its future design style.
According to the latest report from Japanese media "Response", the new generation Corolla Sport is expected to adopt the same "Hammerhead" front design as the current Prius and Crown, with sharper and slender daytime running lights, creating a new and highly recognizable appearance. At the same time, the three-dimensional waistline on the side of the car and the slightly expanded wheel arches create a streamlined and dynamic hatchback posture. In addition, the new generation Corolla Sport will also be enlarged, both in terms of rear seat space and cargo capacity.
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The front view of the new generation Corolla Sport. (Image source: Response)
A preview of the rear of the new generation Corolla Sport. (Image source: Response)
As for the interior, it is expected to follow the design style of the new generation Camry, including the adoption of a horizontal console layout, a new driving interface with a 12.3-inch digital instrument and a 12.3-inch central touch screen, and the introduction of a new generation of Arene OS in-vehicle system to further enhance technological convenience.
The new generation Corolla model is expected to be powered by a newly developed 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, equipped with Hybrid gasoline-electric and PHEV plug-in gasoline-electric technologies. It is 10% smaller than the current 1.5-liter engine, has a lightweight structure, and the power output is smoother than the old model. On the Hybrid model, the average fuel consumption can be reduced by about 10 to 15%, while the PHEV model can achieve more than 90 Kilometers of pure electric range further enhances daily practicality.
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