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2027 Toyota Corolla Leaks Reveal Stunning New Design And EV Version.

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I posted a few images of a possible 2027 Toyota Corolla a few weeks ago. New leaks from Japan seem to show a very similar design. One that is indeed a production version of last years futuristic concept. And looking very close to the new images published here. the illustrations are not exact, but again, seem pretty close to the real thing.

The concept, with its charging port,  strongly suggested this could be an electric vehicle. Or at the very least, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Now we have more news. The new 13th generation Toyota Corolla is rumored to be introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Which does make sense, since that’s where the current Prius and Camry where introduced.

Now we see from these new screen grabs from a Japanese video, that the next Toyota Corolla will be offered as a regular ICE model, but also as a Hybrid, PHEV as well as a pure EV model. Which is quite an amazing move from Toyota. basically covering every single powertrain type currently available in a single model (Except for Hydrogen). 

It has been reported for a while that the next Corolla will might introduce a new Hybrid System using a new 1.5 Liter engine. The new Engine might not have a Turbo in the Hybrid version. Toyota claims the engine is about 10% smaller than the one it replaces, while delivering better fuel efficiency and increased performance. That combination should help the Corolla stay competitive in a segment where efficiency numbers matter more than ever. That could also mean the next Corolla will end up being more efficient than the Prius. Which is terrible news for the Prius which is currently suffering with a serious case of the “dropping sale numbers” disease. . 

The Toyota Corolla has been one of the best-selling cars in the world for decades. The current 12th generation debuted back in March 2018. In the U.S., sedans are not as dominant as they once were. Crossovers and SUVs now lead the market. And Corolla sales aren’t as high as they were during peak years like 387,000 units in 2006 or 378,000 in 2016. Still, the current Corolla remains surprisingly strong. Almost 250,000 units were sold in the U.S. last year alone. That’s quite impressive for a model that first appeared in 2018.

It will be very interesting to see whether Toyota decides to go “full hybrid” with the next-generation Corolla in the U.S, and skip the basic ICE powertrain all together. If that happens, the Corolla could enter a completely new chapter. 

It seems the compact sedan segment is shaking up and becoming very interesting, again. 

Conversation 7 comments

  1. They need to do something about how LOUD that car is. Had that and a RAV4 as a rentals once and they were the most god awful loud cars I’ve ever driven. I get the Corolla sells for the price point, but I legit don’t understand why the RAV4 is so popular when the competition make it look, feel, and sound like a junky 80s POS

  2. I’m surprised this is a Toyota design! The exterior has a very clean modern look but I feel it should have been a hatchback. The trunk opening seems that it might be difficult to use.

  3. It will be a 2028 model, confirmed. Not a 2027. Also, to the other commenter, the new Rav4 gen is not as loud. I bet you haven’t tested the new one.

  4. I fear the Prius isn’t selling and will eventually be discontinued because you can’t find a base model or any at MSRP, while you can find new Corollas in stock everywhere below MSRP. Toyota itself is also offering a $179/mo lease deal ($4k at signing, plus TTL) on a new Corolla LE, which matters to payment shoppers at this end of the market.

    Progress is progress, but it’s sad when a manufacturer cancels an iconic product with a loyal following through its own fault (marketing, production, product planning, etc.) and blames consumers.

  6. I always thought Toyota dump down the corolla to sell camry, that theory doesn’t hold anymore. Also, it’s an international model, so with the rise of chinese brands, every legacy car company has to up their game. In the US, Kia and Hyundai new 2027 models will be very competitive.

  7. Because of its success, the Prius is entering coupe territory….on death watch do to its continuous development and hybridization of almost the entire lineup. Its “niche” is no longer. They thought making this one more sporty would help sales….whoops! Why buy a Prius when you can get a Camry? Still need to save a few bucks? Get a Corolla.

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