Toyota Corolla XII (E210, facelift 2022) 1.5 TNGA (123 Hp) CVT

Overall Rating

8.3 / 10

Safety 5.0 / 5

Engine 3.0 / 5

Value 4.0 / 5

Performance 3.5 / 5

Comfort 4.0 / 5

People\'s Opinion 3.3 / 5

Toyota Corolla:

The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla has been the world's best-selling automobile nameplate of all time since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris....(Read more on Wikipedia)

XII (E210, facelift 2022) Overview:

Toyota Corolla (XII (E210, facelift 2022)). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1282 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.5 TNGA (123 Hp) CVT Verdict:

Performance Verdict

Similar power delivery to the manual, but the CVT provides smoother acceleration in traffic. Can exhibit typical CVT drone under hard acceleration, but generally refined.

Fuel Economy

Maintains good fuel economy, comparable to the manual, with the added convenience of an automatic transmission. Efficient for stop-and-go city driving.

Best Use Case: City driving, commuters seeking convenience, mixed driving conditions.

Community Verdict

This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.

Allowed: 43% Neutral: 29% Issues: 29%

3.3 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 35 discussions

Read What Owners Say

👍 POSITIVE

As a car guy, these are the same things I was thinking. Welcome to the club!

👍 POSITIVE

As much as I love my GR Corolla, my ND2 Miata was even more fun. But GRC is the best of all worlds. Performance, space things, reasonable mpg. I needed the space as I travel for work.

👍 POSITIVE

The GR is such a fun car. Happy to see someone else mention the vague clutch. I only test drove one, but that was my only mechanical complaint.

👍 POSITIVE

As a car guy I think all your points are spot on and my biggest and only real worry before I got the grolla was the turbo lag cuz I was coming from a Miata that had awesome throttle response (tho it was a lot slower) but now that I’ve gotten used to the lag I find it quite amusing when the boost kicks in. It always puts a smile on my face

👍 POSITIVE

Infiltrating car guy turnt motorcyclist here, the GR Corolla is probably like the only other car I’d wanna own in this day and age. It’s got pretty good gas mileage, flies under the radar enough, and has more than enough tech and features.

👍 POSITIVE

I daily mine, I usually don't drive it too crazy, mostly highway rollin to work and back. Put it in 6 and ride. Usually get around 28 mpg, which is a little less than I'd like from a daily but way better than I expected from a 300hp turbo car. I've seen people getting better mileage than me even, I just can't because I love boost. But that's what I love about this car, I can add a couple 2nd-5th p

👍 POSITIVE

I didn’t notice any rev hang or vague clutch with this car This car has a very pronounced clutch and a very easy one too

👍 POSITIVE

I got one as a option cause I can't carry all my camera stuff on my bike. I think the grc is a nice car that is super fun. Not a high profile car either. Most people go it's a Toyota and nothing more. The Op got most of what I would have said about it. I love my bike but damn I only put 300 miles on this GRC and it's super fun to drive on the same roads I like to ride my bike on. Just different. L

👎 NEGATIVE

I thought mine was ok. Driving like an 11k miles is all I got so plan on 1 to 2 sets of tires if its a daily. That’s 1200 to 2400 a year folks!old man it ate through tires in 11k miles due to toyota giving it an aggressive toe to make it handle better.

👎 NEGATIVE

Reliability you have yo wait after 100K miles, so many problems already and MPG isn’t the greatest. I think the 25 model and up will be the perfect ones

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Exceptional reliability and durability, a hallmark of Toyota
• Excellent fuel economy, particularly with the hybrid powertrain
• High safety ratings and comprehensive standard safety features
• Comfortable and composed ride quality for daily driving
• Practical and spacious interior for its class

Cons:

• Base 1.5L engines can feel underpowered for some drivers
• Conservative styling might not appeal to all tastes
• CVT can be noisy under hard acceleration (non-hybrid)
• Infotainment system, while functional, could be more intuitive

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(XII (E210): 2020 - 2022).

General:
Brand:	Toyota
Model:	Corolla
Generation:	XII (E210, facelift 2022)
Modification (Engine):	1.5 TNGA (123 Hp) CVT
Start of production:	2023
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Sedan
Seats:	5
Doors:	4

Engine:
Engine systems:	Particulate filter
Power:	123 Hp @ 6600 rpm.
Power per litre:	82.6 Hp/l
Torque:	150 Nm @ 4800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:	M15A-FKS [Same engine] More details about the engine M15A-FKS
Engine displacement:	1490
Number of cylinders:	3
Engine configuration:	Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel injection system:	Direct injection
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:	DOHC
Engine oil capacity:	3.4 l
Coolant:	5.8 l
Engine layout:	Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:	80.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:	97.6 mm mm
Compression ratio:	13.9:1

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)
Combined fuel consumption (WLTP):	6.0-6.4 l/100 km
Emission standard:	Euro 6 AG
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:	11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:	11.5 sec
Maximum speed:	190 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:	9.6 kg/Hp, 103.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:	7.9 kg/Nm, 126.6 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:	10.9 sec

Space:
Kerb Weight:	1185-1380
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:	471 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%):	1300 kg
Fuel tank capacity:	50 l
Permitted trailer load without brakes:	450 kg

Size:
Length:	4630 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:	1780 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:	1435 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:	2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:	1531 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1544 mm
Front overhang:	935 mm
Rear overhang:	995 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):	10.4 m [above average]

Powertrain:
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel	Front wheel drive
Transmission type	Automatic
Gearbox type	CVT
Front brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes	Disc [above average]
Assisting systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering	Electric Steering
Tires size	195/65 R15; 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size	6.5J x 15; 7J x 16
Front suspension	Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension	Double wishbone