2026 Toyota Corolla PHEV.
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The Toyota Corolla is still one of the most popular cars in the world, with over 1 million sold year after year. A new generation is due next year, based on a revised version of the recurrent platform.
Besides an all-new design and interior, the main event could be the all-new 1.5-liter engine. Which will probably be used on all trims. A base version is rumored to produce around 130 HP. While a turbocharged version could produce up to 180HP.
The new engine will also be used in the improved Hybrid powertrain as well. And with an all-new PHEV version.
The new 1.5 engine is about 10% smaller than the engine it will replace and will be more fuel efficient as well as more powerful.
The new 1.5 Turbo was also shown at a press conference last year, and it was mentioned to be 20% smaller than the current 2.5-liter. Which could mean it will soon replace the much larger 2.5-liter used in many Toyota models. A 2.0 2.0-liter turbo was also displayed and compared to the current 2.4 2.4-liter turbo.
These are weird comparisons since, of course, a 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter engine will be smaller and more efficient than today’s 2.5-liter or 2.4-liter engines. It seems Toyota really wants to make sure people know they are still developing new ICE engines, even if these will mostly be used in new Hybrid powertrains. These new engines will also be used in various Mazda and Subaru models. Again, as part of Hybrid powertrains.
The Toyota Corolla is still one of the best-selling cars in the world, with many versions sold in various markets. The US will probably still get the sedan and hatchback body styles that are currently offered. And these new engines will be part of the package.
With a new PHEV trim available, it will be interesting to see if Toyota will go “full hybrid” with the next-generation Corolla in the US. Just like they did with the Camry.
THis is actually a pretty nice rendering. I’m not a fan of the squinty eyed fronts on the Camry / new models