How much will the 2026 Corolla Sedan cost me to run per year?

The Ascent Sport Hybrid uses 3.9 L/100 km combined, so you're looking at roughly $1,560 a year in fuel if you drive 15,000 km annually at current petrol prices. Add in servicing (Toyota hybrids aren't cheap to maintain) and you'll spend a bit more than a non-hybrid sedan, but the fuel savings offset most of that over five years. Insurance and registration will be standard for a mid-size sedan in your state.

What's the difference between the Ascent Sport Hybrid and SX Hybrid?

Both use the same 1.8L hybrid engine, CVT, and safety gear, so performance and running costs are identical. The SX is the higher trim with fancier interior trim and more creature comforts, while the Ascent Sport is the base model that still gets the essentials like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, adaptive cruise, and autonomous emergency braking. If you want a no-fuss Corolla, the Ascent Sport at $32,585 does the job without paying extra for extras you might not use.

Is it quick enough for everyday driving?

Zero to 100 km/h takes 8.1 seconds, which is adequate rather than exciting—you won't feel rushed in city traffic or on the motorway merge. The CVT gearbox is smooth and quiet, prioritising efficiency over driver engagement, so this car rewards smooth, steady driving rather than spirited acceleration. It'll keep up with traffic comfortably but won't satisfy anyone chasing performance thrills.

How far will I get on a tank, and is the boot big enough?

With a 43-litre tank and 3.9 L/100 km efficiency, you'll stretch to around 1,100 km between fill-ups, which is good for longer trips without constant stops. Toyota Australia does not publish a boot volume for the Corolla Sedan in its specification table, so we have no confirmed figure on file.

Can I tow a trailer or caravan with it?

Toyota's Corolla Sedan specification table lists braked and unbraked towing capacity as N/A, so this car is not rated to tow anything. If you need to pull a trailer or a camper, look at a Corolla Cross or a small SUV instead.

Is it safe, and what safety features come standard?

The Ascent Sport includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring as standard. There's no 360-degree camera, but the essentials are there and you won't pay extra for them, which beats rivals that hide safety behind option packs.

How long is the warranty, and what's covered?

Toyota gives you five years or 999,999 km (so effectively unlimited kilometres), whichever comes first. That's better than most rivals and reflects Toyota's confidence in reliability; servicing will be your main cost after that. Check with your local Toyota dealer about service plan options to lock in maintenance costs if that matters to your budget.

Why choose a hybrid Corolla over a regular petrol sedan?

You save roughly 30% on fuel compared to an equivalent non-hybrid sedan, and over five years that adds up to real money—plus lower CO2 emissions (90 g/km on the ADR 81/02 combined cycle) if that matters to you. The trade-off is a slightly higher purchase price and hybrid-specific servicing costs, so the payback window is about five to seven years of typical driving. If you're keeping it longer than that or do high-mileage kilometres, the hybrid math works in your favour.

Toyota Corolla Sedan Price Australia 2026: From $32,585 RRP

Every Toyota Corolla Sedan variant in Australia, compared

21 variants of the Toyota Corolla Sedan are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

Compare all 21

VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

Ascent Sport Hybrid2026$32,585103kW / 142Nm3.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 103kW
Torque: 142Nm
0–100: 8.1s
Fuel use: 3.9L/100km
Gearbox: CVT
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid is a practical five-seat sedan that suits budget-conscious Australian buyers wanting excellent fuel efficiency without compromising everyday usability. Its standout strength is the hybrid powertrain delivering a frugal 3.9L/100km combined with a respectable 103kW output, making it genuinely economical to run with estimated annual costs around $1819. One thing to consider is that Toyota does not rate the Corolla Sedan to tow at all - its specification sheet lists both braked and unbraked towing capacity as N/A.

Configure the Ascent Sport Hybrid

SX Hybrid2026$35,185103kW / 142Nm3.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 103kW
Torque: 142Nm
0–100: 8.1s
Fuel use: 3.9L/100km
Gearbox: CVT
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid is a practical five-seat family sedan that suits buyers seeking everyday reliability and low fuel costs, delivering an impressive 3.9L/100km consumption and modest $1819 annual running costs. Its standout strength is hybrid efficiency, making it economical for daily commuting and family duties. One thing to consider is that Toyota does not rate the Corolla Sedan to tow - its specification sheet lists braked and unbraked towing capacity as N/A.

Configure the SX Hybrid

Ascent Sport 2.0 Petrol Manual (E210 2019)2019Discontinued125kW / 200Nm6.5L/100kmFWD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 200Nm
Fuel use: 6.5L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg
ANCAP: 5-star

Configure the Ascent Sport 2.0 Petrol Manual (E210 2019)

ZR 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)2019Discontinued125kW / 200Nm6L/100kmFWD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 200Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift CVT (auto-CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg
ANCAP: 5-star

Configure the ZR 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)

SX 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)2019Discontinued125kW / 200Nm6L/100kmFWD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 200Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift CVT (auto-CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg
ANCAP: 5-star

Configure the SX 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)

Ascent Sport 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)2019Discontinued125kW / 200Nm6L/100kmFWD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 200Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift CVT (auto-CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg
ANCAP: 5-star

Configure the Ascent Sport 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)

Ascent Sport2020Discontinued125kW / 200Nm6L/100kmFWD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 200Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (auto-CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 125kW, 200Nm 2.0-litre petrol four and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2020 spec sheet lists 6L/100km combined, a 50-litre tank, 1,300kg braked towing, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the Ascent Sport

SX Hybrid2024Discontinued103kW / 142Nm3.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 103kW
Torque: 142Nm
Fuel use: 3.9L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid with 103kW combined output and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2024 spec sheet lists 3.9L/100km combined, a 43-litre tank, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the SX Hybrid

SX2020Discontinued125kW / 200Nm6L/100kmFWD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 200Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (auto-CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan SX is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 125kW, 200Nm 2.0-litre petrol four and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2020 spec sheet lists 6L/100km combined, a 50-litre tank, 1,300kg braked towing, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the SX

Ascent Sport2023Discontinued126kW / 203Nm5.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 126kW
Torque: 203Nm
Fuel use: 5.9L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 126kW, 203Nm 2.0-litre petrol four and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2023 spec sheet lists 5.9L/100km combined, a 50-litre tank, 1,300kg braked towing, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the Ascent Sport

ZR Hybrid2023Discontinued103kW / 142Nm3.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 103kW
Torque: 142Nm
Fuel use: 3.9L/100km
Gearbox: Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR Hybrid is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid with 103kW combined output and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2023 spec sheet lists 3.9L/100km combined, a 43-litre tank, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 18-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the ZR Hybrid

ZR2023Discontinued126kW / 203Nm5.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 126kW
Torque: 203Nm
Fuel use: 5.9L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 126kW, 203Nm 2.0-litre petrol four and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2023 spec sheet lists 5.9L/100km combined, a 50-litre tank, 1,300kg braked towing, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 18-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the ZR

Ascent Sport Hybrid2020Discontinued72kW / 142Nm3.5L/100kmFWD5

Power: 72kW
Torque: 142Nm
Fuel use: 3.5L/100km
Gearbox: Continuously Variable Transmission (auto-CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid (72kW, 142Nm engine) and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2020 spec sheet lists 3.5L/100km combined, a 43-litre tank, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 15-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the Ascent Sport Hybrid

Ascent Sport Manual2020Discontinued125kW / 200Nm6.5L/100kmFWD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 200Nm
Fuel use: 6.5L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Manual is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 125kW, 200Nm 2.0-litre petrol four and a six-speed manual. Toyota Australia's 2020 spec sheet lists 6.5L/100km combined, a 50-litre tank, 1,300kg braked towing, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the Ascent Sport Manual

SX Hybrid2020Discontinued72kW / 142Nm3.5L/100kmFWD5

Power: 72kW
Torque: 142Nm
Fuel use: 3.5L/100km
Gearbox: Continuously Variable Transmission (auto-CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid (72kW, 142Nm engine) and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2020 spec sheet lists 3.5L/100km combined, a 43-litre tank, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 15-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the SX Hybrid

Ascent Sport Hybrid2023Discontinued103kW / 142Nm3.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 103kW
Torque: 142Nm
Fuel use: 3.9L/100km
Gearbox: Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid with 103kW combined output and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2023 spec sheet lists 3.9L/100km combined, a 43-litre tank, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the Ascent Sport Hybrid

ZR2020Discontinued125kW / 200Nm6L/100kmFWD5

Power: 125kW
Torque: 200Nm
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (auto-CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 125kW, 200Nm 2.0-litre petrol four and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2020 spec sheet lists 6L/100km combined, a 50-litre tank, 1,300kg braked towing, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 18-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the ZR

SX2023Discontinued126kW / 203Nm5.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 126kW
Torque: 203Nm
Fuel use: 5.9L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan SX is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 126kW, 203Nm 2.0-litre petrol four and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2023 spec sheet lists 5.9L/100km combined, a 50-litre tank, 1,300kg braked towing, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the SX

SX Hybrid2023Discontinued103kW / 142Nm3.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 103kW
Torque: 142Nm
Fuel use: 3.9L/100km
Gearbox: Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid with 103kW combined output and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2023 spec sheet lists 3.9L/100km combined, a 43-litre tank, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the SX Hybrid

Ascent Sport Hybrid2024Discontinued103kW / 142Nm3.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 103kW
Torque: 142Nm
Fuel use: 3.9L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid with 103kW combined output and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2024 spec sheet lists 3.9L/100km combined, a 43-litre tank, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the Ascent Sport Hybrid

ZR Hybrid2024Discontinued103kW / 142Nm3.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 103kW
Torque: 142Nm
Fuel use: 3.9L/100km
Gearbox: Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (Auto CVT)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR Hybrid is a front-wheel-drive small sedan with a 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid with 103kW combined output and a CVT automatic. Toyota Australia's 2024 spec sheet lists 3.9L/100km combined, a 43-litre tank, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 18-inch wheels. This model year has since been replaced by later Corolla sedans.

Configure the ZR Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan, Price, Specs & Review

Every Toyota Corolla Sedan variant in Australia, compared

More on the Toyota Corolla Sedan

The Ford Bronco Headed for Australia Is Built in China, Seats Five, and Has No Ladder-Frame Chassis

VFACTS August 2026: EVs Outsell Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid for the First Time in Australian History

2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro Priced for Australia: $79,900 Turbo Petrol Off-Roader, In Dealers From September

Toyota Corolla Sedan head-to-head

Toyota Corolla Sedan, Price, Specs & Review

Every Toyota Corolla Sedan variant in Australia, compared

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport 2.0 Petrol Manual (E210 2019)

Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)

Toyota Corolla Sedan SX 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport 2.0 Petrol CVT (E210 2019)

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport

Toyota Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan SX

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport

Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Manual

Toyota Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR

Toyota Corolla Sedan SX

Toyota Corolla Sedan SX Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Sedan ZR Hybrid

More on the Toyota Corolla Sedan

The Ford Bronco Headed for Australia Is Built in China, Seats Five, and Has No Ladder-Frame Chassis

VFACTS August 2026: EVs Outsell Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid for the First Time in Australian History

2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro Priced for Australia: $79,900 Turbo Petrol Off-Roader, In Dealers From September

Toyota Corolla Sedan head-to-head