The 2025 Toyota Corolla is the epitome of the modern compact car. It makes terrific use of its space and has the right blend of versatility, efficiency, and value.
2025 Toyota Corolla Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Toyota Corolla
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Toyota Corolla
For the 2025 model year, the Corolla gains the FX Special Edition. The 2025 Corolla also gets the latest version of Toyota’s driver-assistance technology and a new infotainment screen for the FX and XSE trims.
Design
The Corolla’s contemporary look is carried over, exhibiting a modern take on the compact sedan. Trims are LE, SE, XSE, and FX. The LE trim comes with 16-inch steel wheels, while the SE and XSE come with 18-inch alloy wheels. The FX Special Edition features a rear spoiler, lower springs, and unique 18-inch satin wheels.
Powertrain
The Corolla comes equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It puts out 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The range-topping XSE trim comes with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. These manipulate the CVT to select pre-set “gears,” which are simulated ratios.
The most efficient version of the Corolla is the LE, which returns 32 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 35 mpg combined. The SE and XSE return fuel economy of 31 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined.
Interior
The LE trim comes with the basics, like cloth upholstery, remote keyless entry, and automatic climate control. Stepping up to the SE trim adds sport front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and push-button start. The range-topping XSE trim adds a moonroof, synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
The Corolla provides 13.1 cubic feet of trunk space, which is decent for the class.
Technology
The LE and SE trims come with four USB-C ports, a six-speaker stereo, and an 8-inch touchscreen. The FX and XSE both come with the upgraded 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Both screens come with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. Other available features include wireless device charging, a fully digital instrument panel, and a JBL nine-speaker premium stereo system with a subwoofer. The Corolla is also available with a number of connected services, such as Wi-Fi data, Google navigation points of interest, and connection to a smartphone app.
Safety
The 2025 Toyota Corolla comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which is a suite of high-tech driver-assistance features. This includes automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, and automatic high beams. Optional driver-assistance features include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Pricing and Release Date
At the time of this writing, the Corolla has a base MSRP of $22,175 for the LE trim. The SE trim starts at $24,615. The FX Special Edition starts at $26,500. The range-topping XSE starts at $27,890.
Backed by a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, the 2025 Toyota Corolla is expected to arrive at dealerships before the end of 2024.