“The all-new, 2019 Corolla Hatchback represents an unprecedented change to the Corolla. The result is a very sporty design with the powertrain and handling to ensure it’s absolutely as fun as it looks – and a whole lot more,” said Cyril Dimitris, Vice President, Toyota Canada Inc.

Inside and out, sportier styling and high-quality fittings ensure that every drive engages all the senses. The Corolla Hatchback will be available exclusively in Sport trims, with high-grade LED headlamps and rear combination lamps, a rear spoiler, piano black trim accents on the instrument panel, push-button start, a smart key, 8” display audio, automatic air conditioning, and more.

Simple. Warm. Inviting. Sensuous. Descriptors like these come to mind when visualizing Corolla Hatchback’s cabin. At the centre of the instrument panel resides a standard high-resolution 8-inch multimedia touchscreen. The centre stack screen provides access to vehicle settings, audio controls, navigation, smartphone, and Entune 3.0 apps.

There’s no shortage of entertainment and connectivity capability inside Corolla Hatchback either. On S and SE grades, standard Entune 3.0 Audio includes 8-in. touchscreen; six speakers; Apple CarPlay; Entune 3.0 App Suite Connect; Scout GPS Link Compatible; Siri Eyes Free; Auxiliary audio jack and USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control; AM/FM; MP3/WMA playback capability; Voice Recognition training and tutorials; Hands-free phone capability; voice recognition and music streaming via Bluetooth; Customizable Home Screen; and Weather/Traffic info via Entune 3.0 App Suite.

Corolla Hatchback’s seamless unification of comfort and sporty controllability begins at its TNGA C platform. On-road feel and fuel efficiency is further refined through the extensive use of aluminium and high- and ultra-high tensile steel in the lighter weight chassis and body. In fact, torsional rigidity is improved a massive 60 percent compared to its predecessor.

An all-new, two-litre inline 4-cylinder Dynamic Force engine boosts horsepower and overall The Corolla Hatchback will be offered with a choice of two transmissions, including an all-new direct shift CVT. With a lower centre of gravity, reduced weight, widened stance, and more, the Corolla Hatchback benefits from intuitive control and superior, more dynamic performance.

The 2019 Corolla Hatchback has seven standard airbags and comes standard with TSS 2.0, the second generation of Toyota Safety Sense (TSS). The updated safety package includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Automatic High Beam, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Traction Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Smart Stop Technology. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is standard on XSE and available on SE. (Please note: BSM does not include Rear Cross Traffic Alert.) Corolla Hatchback also comes equipped with a standard backup camera.

– (NEW) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA):

• For highways/freeways only– Capability to recognize white or yellow lane markings or the path of a preceding vehicle if lane markers are temporarily not available; to identify and actively track the centre of the lane by providing steering assistance to the driver (hands-on, driver-assist system).

Corolla Hatchback also comes equipped with a standard backup camera. Don’t miss your chance to experience Corolla Hatchback first-hand. Click the TEST DRIVE button below.