Toyota Motor Corporation has made some improvements to its flagship hatchback, the Corolla Sport, and will release it on May 9, 2025. Prices range from 2,481,600 yen to 3,170,200 yen. This improvement includes a consolidation of the powertrain lineup and an expansion of advanced equipment, further enhancing the Corolla Sport’s appeal. This article provides detailed information on the latest information on the improved new Corolla Sport, including specs, equipment, design, price, and release date.
Improvements to the new Toyota Corolla Sport
- Release date : May 9, 2025
- Powertrain :
- Concentrated on 1.8L hybrid models only
- Gasoline engine model discontinued
- Grade-specific improvements :
- “G” grade: LED front fog lamps, blind spot monitor + safe exit assist, parking support brake (for vehicles approaching from behind) are standard equipment.
- “GZ” grade: Standard equipment includes a drive recorder (with front and rear guide monitors and simple recording function), a digital key, a 10.5-inch connected navigation PLUS display with six speakers.
- All grades: Door mirrors and shark fin antennas are black
Toyota’s new Corolla Sport undergoes partial improvement, with lineup consolidation and enhanced equipment
The biggest change to the new Corolla Sport is the consolidation of its powertrain lineup, with only a 1.8L hybrid model remaining. This can be seen as a result of pursuing both electrification, environmental friendliness, and driving performance. Equipment for each grade has also been improved. The “G” grade comes standard with LED front fog lamps, blind spot monitors with safe exit assist, and parking support brakes (for vehicles approaching from behind), improving safety. The “GZ” grade comes standard with a drive recorder (with front and rear guide monitors and simple recording function), a digital key, and a 10.5-inch connected navigation system PLUS with six speakers, improving comfort. Additionally, the door mirrors and shark fin antennas are now black across all grades, enhancing the car’s sporty look.
Toyota New Corolla Sport Partial Improvement Price
The price of the new Corolla Sport will increase due to improvements. The gasoline-powered version has been discontinued, leaving only hybrid vehicles in the lineup, so the price of the entry-level model has increased. However, considering the enhanced equipment, the price is reasonable.
Toyota New Corolla Sport Partially Improved 2025 Model Price
| grade | engine | transmission |
Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID G “Z” | Inline 4-cylinder 1.8L “2ZR-FXE” |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
2WD | 2,978,100 yen |
| HYBRID G | 2,726,500 yen | |||
| HYBRID G “X” | 2,470,000 yen |
Toyota new Corolla Sport partial improvement exterior design
Corolla Sport
The exterior design continues the new design adopted in the 2022 model year. The front features newly designed headlights and bumper, giving it a lower center of gravity and a sportier style. The rear features a light design typical of a hatchback.
Body size
The body measures 4,375 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width, and 1,460 mm in height. Its wide and low styling makes it ideal for sporty driving.
Toyota’s new Corolla Sport, partially improved interior design and latest equipment
The interior has been improved in 2022 with an enlarged meter display and support for connected navigation, making it more user-friendly. This latest improvement also adds a digital key and a drive recorder, further enhancing convenience.
The meter display has been upgraded from a 7-inch to a 12.3-inch TFT display in the higher-grade “G”Z” . The display audio has been changed to a model compatible with the ” Connected Navigation ” system used in the new “Noah/Voxy” (personally, I find this disappointing). The “7-inch Display Audio” has been discontinued. ” 8-inch Display Audio “, ” 10.5-inch Display Audio Plus “, and “Display Audio-less Specification” have been added. “Parking Support Brake (front and rear stationary objects)” has become standard equipment on the X, making it standard equipment on all vehicles. A digital key has been adopted.
Toyota New Corolla Sport Partial Improvement Powertrain and Specifications
The new Corolla Sport is only available with a 1.8L hybrid powertrain. This hybrid system combines high environmental friendliness with driving performance, further enhancing the Corolla Sport’s appeal.
| Specifications | Corolla Sport |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,375mm |
| Overall width | 1,790mm |
| Overall height | 1,460mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640mm |
| engine | Inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.8L + motor (THS II) |
| Maximum power | 72kW (98ps) / 5,200rpm |
| Maximum torque | 142Nm (14.5kgm) / 3,600rpm |
| Front motor maximum output |
53kW (72ps) |
| Front motor maximum torque |
163Nm (16.6kgm) |
| Rear motor maximum output |
5.3kW (7.2ps) |
| Rear motor maximum torque |
55Nm (5.6kgm) |
| System Output | 90kW (122ps) |
transmission |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
| Drive system | 2WD |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
| WLTC mode fuel economy |
25.6 to 30.0 km/L |
fuel efficiency
The 1.8L hybrid vehicle has a WLTC mode fuel economy of 25.6 to 30.0 km/L, which is excellent fuel economy and makes it suitable for a wide range of uses, from everyday use to leisure.
safety equipment
The car is equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense preventative safety package. This system has improved the performance of the monocular camera and millimeter-wave radar, making it possible to detect bicycles during the day and pedestrians at night. It also comes equipped with advanced safety features such as lane tracing assist and road sign assist.
The advanced features include “Low-speed acceleration suppression function,” “Detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at intersections,” and “Emergency steering avoidance support function.” The “Driver Abnormality Response System” has been adopted, and a curve speed suppression function has been added to the “Radar Cruise Control.”
release date
The improved new Corolla Sport is scheduled to be released on May 9, 2025.
How many Corolla Sports have been sold?
Toyota’s announced monthly sales target for the Corolla Sport is 2,300 units. This is close to the number that can be produced, and production plans are being made to achieve this target. If sales exceed 2,300 units, the factory will be overloaded and delivery times will tend to be extended. If sales fall below 2,300 units, delivery times will tend to be shorter.
| year and month | Gasoline vehicles | Hybrid vehicles | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 300 units | 380 units | 680 units |
| February 2024 | 270 units | 320 units | 590 units |
| March 2024 | 350 units | 420 units | 770 units |
| April 2024 | 240 units | 490 units | 730 units |
| May 2024 | 200 units | 480 units | 680 units |
| June 2024 | 180 units | 640 units | 820 units |
| August 2024 | 150 units | 480 units | 630 units |
| September 2024 | 170 units | 580 units | 750 units |
| October 2024 | 140 units | 520 units | 660 units |
| November 2024 | 90 units | 670 units | 760 units |
| December 2024 | 100 units | 630 units | 730 units |
Corolla Sport registration numbers Source: Japan Automobile Dealers Association
For the first 12 months of 2024, new car registrations have fallen significantly short of monthly targets.
summary
The new Corolla Sport has become even more appealing thanks to a consolidated powertrain lineup and an expanded range of advanced features. The 1.8L hybrid model, which combines environmental friendliness with driving performance, is recommended for a wide range of users. It also comes with a full complement of safety and comfort features, making it suitable for a variety of uses, from everyday use to leisure. It’s a car we can’t wait to see released.
Toyota Corolla Sport
