Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid Icon 5DR CVT
£19,995
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- COROLLA
- Year
- 2023
- Mileage
- 32,786 mi
- Fuel
- Petrol/Electric Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
Overview
This 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Icon combines fuel efficiency with practical everyday capability. The 1.8-litre petrol/electric hybrid engine delivers responsive performance while minimizing fuel consumption and emissions. With automatic CVT transmission and just over 32,000 miles, this five-door sedan offers a smooth driving experience suited to both commuting and longer journeys. The Icon trim provides quality features and comfort for daily use. Well-maintained and ready for the road, this hybrid Corolla represents a sensible choice for economical motoring.
About the Toyota COROLLA
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The Toyota Corolla is a compact sedan positioned as a practical, family-oriented daily driver. It appeals to buyers prioritizing reliability and low running costs over driving excitement. The current generation (12th gen, launched 2018) represents a significant step forward in design and dynamics compared to its predecessors, featuring a more modern aesthetic and improved handling. The Corolla competes directly with the Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf, and Mazda3, though it typically emphasizes dependability and total cost of ownership rather than sportiness. Available as a sedan or hatchback, it offers a range of petrol engines and a hybrid option, making it popular with both private buyers and fleet operators across the UK and Europe.
Pros
- +Excellent reliability and build quality reputation
- +Low maintenance costs and good fuel economy
- +Spacious interior for its class segment
- +Hybrid variant offers strong fuel efficiency
- +Good warranty and dealer support network
Watch out for
- −Less engaging to drive than Mazda3 or Civic
- −Infotainment system lags behind class leaders
- −Engine options lack excitement or performance
- −Depreciation steeper than some competitors
Common issues
- !CVT transmission refinement concerns on some engines
- !Occasional reports of paint durability issues
