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2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Adds Digital Displays, Technology Updates

Compact hatchback receives larger standard displays, new wheel and color options, and continues with a 169-hp four-cylinder engine.

Side profile of a black 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback parked in front of a wood-paneled building, showing the compact hatchback's available 18-inch gloss white alloy wheels and updated styling.

The 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback adds updated digital displays, expanded connectivity features and new exterior options, including available 18-inch gloss white alloy wheels, while continuing with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

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  • The 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is upgraded with larger standard digital displays.
  • The model introduces new wheel designs and color options for enhanced customization.
  • It continues to be powered by a 169-horsepower four-cylinder engine.

*Summarized by AI

The 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback includes updated technology, connectivity features and styling in a compact package.

What’s New

Updated digital displays provide vehicle information and connectivity features, while suspension and powertrain updates continue from the previous model.

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Available in SE and XSE grades, the 2027 Corolla Hatchback continues to offer a two-grade lineup. The SE grade now comes standard with a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, while the XSE adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system as standard equipment.

The new SE Premium Package bundles the 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system with the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.

On the outside, Toyota Genuine accessory 18-inch gloss white alloy wheels are now available*, adding a white wheel option to the vehicle’s design. Updated exterior color offerings also join the 2027 Corolla Hatchback lineup with Inked, Blueprint and Blueprint with Black Roof expanding the available palette.

The 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships this summer. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, excluding Dealer Processing and Handling, starts at $24,780.

Information on the 2027 Corolla Sedan will be available at a later date.

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Driving and Performance

Assembled at the Tsutsumi Plant in Aichi, Japan, the 2027 Corolla Hatchback sits on the TNGA-C platform. The platform includes a low center of gravity and MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspensions.

Under the hood, the Corolla Hatchback is powered by a 2.0-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine. Equipped with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), it produces 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. The Corolla Hatchback has manufacturer-estimated fuel economy ratings of 32 mpg city, 41 mpg highway and 35 mpg combined on the SE.

The Corolla Hatchback features a standard Dynamic Shift continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a physical launch gear for initial acceleration before transitioning to the CVT pulley system. All grades come standard with paddle shifters that allow drivers to select from 10 pre-set ratios.

Drivers can select from NORMAL, ECO and SPORT drive modes.

Exterior

The Corolla Hatchback features a rounded body with character lines and three-dimensional design elements. It is available with 16- or 18-inch alloy wheels, including newly available Toyota Genuine accessory 18-inch gloss white alloy wheels.

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LED headlamps extend into the front fenders. LED taillamps feature a diffusing inner lens. The XSE includes LED fog lights with chrome-finished bezels.

Exterior color options include Blueprint, Inferno, Inked, Classic Silver Metallic, Finish Line Red, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl and Ice Cap. Two-tone black roof combinations are available with Blueprint, Classic Silver Metallic, Finish Line Red, Magnetic Gray Metallic and Wind Chill Pearl.

Interior

Inside, the Corolla Hatchback includes fabric or SofTex-trimmed seating depending on grade. The SE comes with a standard 6-way adjustable fabric driver's seat and a 4-way adjustable front passenger seat. The XSE includes a standard SofTex-trimmed 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat and a heated 4-way adjustable front passenger seat.

Newly available Toyota Genuine accessory 18-inch gloss white alloy wheels require separate purchase of 225/40R18 tires for SE grade.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Technology and convenience features include Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard across all grades, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

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The 2027 Corolla Hatchback comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen featuring Toyota Audio Multimedia, dual Bluetooth phone connectivity and a six-speaker audio system.

Five-year trials of Safety Connect, Service Connect and Remote Connect are included, along with a 30-day/3 GB trial of Wi-Fi Connect. Additional services, including Drive Connect, may be available depending on grade.

4G network-dependent

Safety and Convenience

Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard on all grades. It is designed to detect vehicles approaching or positioned in adjacent lanes. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert detects vehicles approaching from either side while backing out and provides visual and audible warnings.

The Toyota Corolla Hatchback comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. The suite includes:

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  • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
  • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
  • Lane Tracing Assist
  • Road Sign Assist
  • Automatic High Beams
  • Proactive Driving Assist


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