May 10, 2024
A 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid driving at night near Kent, OH

With a history dating back to 1966, the iconic Toyota Corolla reached a milestone of 50 million worldwide sales in 2021. The year before, in 2020, the first Corolla Hybrid was introduced. The sleek and stylish 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid has a meaningful presence in the Corolla’s 12th generation lineup, not least because it’s one of the most fuel-efficient and eco-friendly cars money can buy.

Introducing the 2024 Corolla Hybrid

The 2024 Corolla Hybrid is available in four trim levels: Hybrid LE, Hybrid SE, Hybrid Nightshade Edition, and Hybrid XLE. It has a 1.8L four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle 139-hp engine and a CVT transmission. FWD or Electronic On-Demand AWD versions are available. With the latter system, rear wheels are only engaged when required, which improves fuel efficiency over standard AWD.

A headlining benefit of the Corolla Hybrid is its affordability at the base level. Although SUVs have stolen much of the market in recent years, this compact sedan beats all of them for fuel efficiency and, by association, environmental friendliness. If you don’t need a big vehicle, a Corolla Hybrid will shrink your carbon footprint more than most of the competition, and you needn’t pay a fortune to acquire one.

New in 2024

Corolla Hybrid models didn’t change in 2024, but the Hybrid Nightshade Edition was introduced, which has a dark, stealth aesthetic contrasted by eye-catching bronze wheels. There were fundamental changes in 2023, especially in the redesigned powertrain, which made the car livelier and more responsive.

Fuel Efficiency and Eco-Friendliness

The sporty, aero exterior of the Corolla Hybrid helps make it fuel-efficient. However, the main contributor to efficiency is Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology embodied in the hybrid powertrain. The powertrain matches the mentioned 1.8L gasoline engine with an electric motor (two motors in eAWD models). The vehicle’s battery pack is charged through regenerative braking via the electric motor and a generator driven by the engine.

Hybrid LE and XLE trims (FWD) achieve a remarkable 53/46/50 mpg (city/highway/combined) in fuel efficiency, which means they’re cheaper to run and more eco-friendly than most other hybrids on the market. The Hybrid SE and Hybrid Nightshade reach 51/44/48 mpg. Some of the nearest rivals to the Corolla Hybrid for efficiency are also Toyota models (e.g., Prius, Camry Hybrid), but the Corolla is especially reachable on a tight budget.

Corolla Hybrid Safety

To ensure your safety, all Corolla Hybrid trims are loaded with the Toyota Safety Sense driver-assistive technologies, including Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist to name but a few. Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) front seats help to reduce the severity of injuries after rear-end collisions. A 10-airbag system envelops you in case of disasters. Contact Toyota of Kent in Kent, OH to discover more about the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.