The Toyota Hybrid that Doesn’t Look Like a Hybrid

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is proof that a hybrid vehicle doesn’t have to look like a triangle on wheels to be effective. This Toyota Hybrid is a vehicle built for efficiency and reliability, and it doesn’t disappoint in either category.

Efficiency Doesn’t Mean Discomfort in this Toyota Hybrid

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid also disproves the assumption that one has to sacrifice comfort for great gas mileage. The Corolla Hybrid features seats that are as comfortable as any compact sedan, hybrid or no hybrid. Seats (upgraded) are made of SoftTex leather, which produces an interior with a plush, luxurious look and feel.

The driver’s seat is power-adjustable and has lumbar support. The Premium interior trim includes heated front seats and a steering wheel with a comfortable leather grip. Automatic climate control, Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa, and WiFi round out an interior that’s as convenient as it is comfy.

The Difference-Maker

Fuel efficiency is, of course, what separates the Toyota Corolla Hybrid from other sedan models. It’s the difference-maker for many consumers who just aren’t sure what separates one hybrid from another. In fact, the Corolla Hybrid’s reliable 53 MPG highway/52 city outpaces Honda and Hyundai hybrids, Toyota’s nearest competitors in this unique market segment.

Efficiency was the major factor in the Toyota Corolla Hybrid being named “2020 Green Car of the Year” by Green Car Journal. This is a car designed to limit gas station stops, not for power and performance, although its 121-hp engine is enough to get you into traffic and keep pace with it.

One Safe Assumption in this Toyota Hybrid

One general assumption about hybrids is that they’re safe. Where the Toyota Corolla Hybrid is concerned, that’s a safe assumption. It’s loaded with airbags (10), has extra-strength body panels, and a long list of Toyota driver “helps,” including lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and much more.

Earning a 5-star NHTSA safety rating was the icing on the cake for this remarkably well-designed hybrid version. If you’re still not sure about the difference between hybrids, bear in mind that the Corolla Hybrid benefits from Toyota quality and innovative technology, strong selling points for any carmaker.

Got You Covered

When it comes to reliability, Toyotas are way up the food chain, but in the event your Toyota Corolla Hybrid experiences technical problems there are some excellent warranty programs that have you well-covered. There’s a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty (as well as a 5-year, unlimited miles corrosion warranty).

Toyota breaks it down even further, offering an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty, and a 10-year, 150,000-mile warranty covering the hybrid battery. If you’re a stickler for maintenance, Toyota also offers a 2-year, 25,000-mile maintenance warranty. The 2-year, roadside assistance warranty is standard.

Choosing a trim version (the LE) is easy – there’s just one, and it’s priced at a customer-friendly $23,650; a loaded LE comes in at just over $27,000. There are several packages that allow you to upgrade an otherwise straightforward vehicle to suit your taste.

The Premium Interior Package can be included for $1,525, which gives you an all-leather interior rather than the standard fabric seating. This package with additional options, including rear cross-traffic alert, heated power external mirrors, and blind-spot monitoring, can be had for just over $2,000.

However you choose to enhance your Toyota Corolla Hybrid, you can drive it off the lot fully loaded for well under $30,000, a considerable bargain considering what you’ll save at the pump (not to mention that legendary Toyota dependability). All in all, it’s a fun and economical way to “go green.”