2023 Toyota Corolla redesign

Before a Camry, RAV4, or Tacoma, this compact sedan established Toyota as a well-known brand in the United States. It was known for its dependability, efficiency, and practicality. These characteristics still define the contemporary Toyota Corolla, which is receiving several upgrades for the 2023 model year. The debut of the rally-inspired GR Corolla is big news for 2023. If the ordinary Corolla seems dull, the GR should be just what you’re searching for. We cover this high-performance hatchback in a separate review. To make the high-mileage Corolla Hybrid model vehicle more enticing, Toyota additionally increases the Corolla Hybrid lineup for 2023 by introducing several trim options. Read this blog post by Toyota of Martinsburg to know what’s new about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. 

What are the significant changes in the 2023 Toyota Corolla? 

For the all-new 2023 model, Toyota makes significant revisions to the Corolla’s trim levels and engine. SE and XLE trim levels are now available for Corolla Hybrid cars, and an all-wheel drive is now an option for Hybrid SE, and LE trims. The 169-hp 2.0-liter, which was previously exclusively offered with SE, XSE, and Apex trims, has taken the place of the 139-hp 1.8-liter sold with the L, LE, and XLE trims. All Corollas now come standard with an 8.0-inch infotainment screen instead of the previous smaller screens.

All models receive a new 4.2-inch gauge cluster, while the XSE and XLE now feature a redesigned 7.0-inch gauge cluster. Minor, aesthetic upgrades across the board for the Corolla include LED daytime running lights and reworked headlights for the SE, XSE, and XLE. The SE and XSE variants also receive new 18-inch Gloss Graphite alloys and a rear diffuser. Corolla hatchbacks feature a new grille, LED headlights, and a chrome-accented rear bumper. Finally, the entry-level Corolla is now the LE model after the base L trim was eliminated. 

Also Read: What Are the Performance Specs of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid? 

Test Drive the 2023 Toyota Corolla in Martinsburg, WV 

If you’re interested in getting behind the wheel of the 2023 Toyota Corolla, then schedule a test drive at Toyota of Martinsburg n. You can also stop by our dealership to check out the latest Toyota Models. 

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Model Preview

For 2023, Toyota has made a few changes to the Corolla. While the compact car is mostly a carryover model, it benefits from a slightly updated design, a revised lineup, a new standard engine, Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 suite of safety features, and an updated infotainment system. The largest change to the Corolla is the introduction of the new 2023 GR Corolla, which is a hot hatchback that’s aimed at track use. Compared to the regular Corolla, the GR Corolla comes with a more powerful engine, an advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, and high-performance components.

The Corolla Hybrid and Corolla Cross are covered separately.

The 2023 Corolla arrives with a few exterior styling tweaks. The sedan body style gets revised front and rear fascias, LED daytime running lights, as well as redesigned LED headlights. The sporty SE and XSE trims benefit from a new diffuser and new 18-inch wheels. The Corolla hatchback gets a redesigned front grille, a body-color rear bumper, revised LED headlights, and new optional 18-inch wheels. The high-performance GR Corolla features an aggressive body kit with a wide stance, angry lines, enormous vents, and a unique tri-outlet exhaust system.

On the inside, the 2023 Toyota Corolla will share the same overall design as the current model on sale. Both the sedan and hatchback have a streamlined look with a simple horizontal dashboard. The infotainment system is placed in the middle of the dashboard but sits in front of the dash. Toyota includes physical controls for both the infotainment and HVAC systems. While the new 2023 GR Corolla shares a similar design to the regular Corolla, the sporty hatchback has racier seats, aluminum pedal covers, and sportier trim. The Morizo Edition will be the sportiest of the GR Corollas without any rear seats and rear speakers to save weight.

Every Corolla now comes with an updated infotainment system for 2023. The compact car has a redesigned 8-inch infotainment system, while the vehicle’s digital gauge cluster has been updated. The available 7-inch digital instrument cluster has also been redesigned. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are now standard. Available features should include a wireless charging pad, nine audio speakers, navigation, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.

Toyota has discontinued the Corolla’s previous standard engine. Instead, all Corollas will come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Output is rated at 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) are available. Toyota has updated the CVT for improved performance when taking off from a stop. The 2023 GR Corolla will be powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine that makes up to 300 hp. A six-speed manual transmission and Toyota’s GR-Four AWD system are standard for the GT Corolla.

The 2023 Toyota Corolla now comes with the automaker’s Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite. Standard safety features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high-beam assist. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert should be optional.

Pricing & Release Date

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is expected to go on sale before the end of the year. The sedan will be available in LE, SE, and XSE trims with pricing from $22,645 to $27,795 with destination. The Corolla Hatchback will be available in SE and XSE trims with prices ranging from $24,060 to $27,525.

Toyota has announced pricing for the 2023 GR Corolla. The hot hatchback will start at $36,995 (with destination) and go up to $50,995 for the Morizo Edition. The base Core trim will go on sale before the end of this year, while the Circuit and Morizo Edition won’t arrive until next year.

The 2023 Toyota Corolla will compete against the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, Volkswagen Jetta, and Nissan Sentra. The GR Corolla will compete against the Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf R, and Hyundai Elantra N.

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