Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla was built from 2018 to the present, as a 4-door saloon/sedan; 5-door hatchback; 5-door estate/station wagon; 5-door panel van (UK only). Powertrain: Petrol: 1.2 L 8NR-FTS VVT-iW turbo I4; 1.2 L 9NR-FTS VVT-iW turbo I4 (China); 1.5 L M15A-FKS VVT-iE I3; 1.5 L M15B-FKS VVT-iE I3 (China); 1…. Battery: 1.3 kWh (hybrid). Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive. Weight: Saloon: 1290 – 1430 kg; Hatchback: 1240 – 1510 kg; Estate:….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Toyota Corolla (E210) is the twelfth generation of the Corolla, a compact car (C-segment) manufactured by Toyota. Introduced in 2018, this generation has also grown to include hatchback and estate (station wagon) configurations in addition to the saloon (sedan). Since 2022, a high-performance model became available as the GR Corolla. Based on the hatchback model, the GR Corolla is marketed under the Gazoo Racing family of high-performance cars.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other van / MPV models in this database (31 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 468 mm below the median of 1,888 mm, and lower than 100% of the 17 other van / MPV models in this database.
- Fuel use (combined)42 mpg = 5.6 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2025
- Fuel cost per 100 km8.405.6 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km840consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Families, groups and shuttle work: the people-carrier body is built around seating and access.
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- City and mixed driving: hatchbacks are compact outside and flexible inside.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Toyota Corolla from Japan?
By production year alone, Toyota Corolla is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2043); Canada (2033); United Kingdom (2028); Australia (2043). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Toyota Corolla?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 1.2 L 8NR-FTS VVT-iW turbo I4; 1.2 L 9NR-FTS VVT-iW turbo I4 (China); 1.5 L M15A-FKS VVT-iE I3; 1.5 L M15B-FKS VVT-iE I3 (China); 1.5 L M15C-FKS VVT-iE I3 (China; Levin); 1.6 L 1ZR-FE/1ZR-FAE Dual VVT-i/Valvematic I4; 1.8 L 2ZR-FE/2ZR-FAE Dual VVT-i/Valvematic I4; 2.0 L M20A-FKS I4; 2.0 L M20C-FKS I4 (China; Levin GT); 2.0 L M20E-FKS I4 (China; Allion); Petrol flex-fuel: 1.6 L 1ZR-FBE I4; 1.8 L 2ZR-FBE I4; 2.0 L M20A-FKB I4; Petrol hybrid: 1.8 L 2ZR-FXE I4; 1.8 L 8ZR-FXE I4 (China); 2.0 L M20A-FXS I4; battery: 1.3 kWh (hybrid).
How much fuel does the Toyota Corolla use?
The US EPA lists a combined 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km) for model year 2025. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2025)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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