Detailed review of Toyota Corolla 2021 – features, disadvantages, price and specifications

Comprehensive review and evaluation of Toyota Corolla 2021

The 2021 Toyota Corolla is one of the most reliable and highly acclaimed sedan cars by many, with drivers enjoying years of comfortable and safe driving. It is also expected that the average life of that car will reach 10 years or 300,000 miles and more! Find out with us all the information about that car.

What’s new in the design of the Toyota Corolla 2021?

Many may wonder what is new in the design of the Toyota Corolla 2021, which makes it different from the Toyota Corolla 2020 and other models?! And when you make a little effort and research, you will find that Toyota models change from year to year by adding modern designs, new technologies and additional luxuries, with the redesign of the rearview mirror, as the Toyota Corolla has become more elegant, more efficient, more advanced and sporty than ever. Going on, here are some of the major changes to the Toyota Corolla over the past few years:

2017: The interior, exterior and valve system have been updated.

2018: No noticeable changes.

2019: The Corolla hatchback debuts, replacing the Corolla iM.

2020: Sedan completely redesigned; It was equipped with standard Apple CarPlay and an optional more powerful engine; Where the base engine got 7 horsepower.

2021: Android Auto added for added luxury and added a fuel-efficient engine shutdown feature that you can turn off.

Dimensions of Toyota Corolla 2021
The Toyota Corolla 2021 is about 4.6 meters long, 1.7 meters wide, 2.7 meters long, and 1.4 meters high, and the gross vehicle weight is estimated at 1800 kilograms.

Toyota Corolla 2021 specifications

•  The 2021 Toyota Corolla is classified as a mid-size sedan.
• In terms of colors , the car is available in seven colors and they are:

1.  Silver Metallic
2. Metal Stream Metallic (gray)
3. Emotional Red II
4. Oxide Bronze Metallic
5. Celestite Gray Metallic (blue)
6. Black
7. Beije Mica Metallic (beige)

Toyota Corolla classes prices; The car comes in 9 different classes.

Toyota Corolla prices range from 290 thousand to 600 thousand and each category has its own price. 

Categories and prices
The prices of each category of Toyota Corolla 2021 start according to the Egyptian market as follows:

1. Corolla – Active ← 315000 EGP
2. Corolla – Comfort ← 350000 EGP
3. The all-new Toyota Corolla – the fourth category ← 400,000 EGP
4. The all-new Toyota Corolla – the fifth category → 450000 EGP
5. The all-new Toyota Corolla – manual → 290000 EGP
6. Toyota Corolla – Hybrid → 560000 EGP
7. The all-new Toyota Corolla – the third category *without sunroof ← 600,000 EGP. 
8. Corolla – Active Plus 380000 EGP.
9. Corolla – Comfort Plus 335600 EGP

Engine performance and specifications for Toyota Corolla

• When it comes to performance, the 2021 Toyota Corolla is one of the most fuel-efficient models in the hybrid segment. 
• According to an EPA estimate, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid can drive 53 cities and consume 52 gallons (MPG) of fuel per mile on the highway.
• It has a standard engine, which makes it a fast car.
• The base engine with transmission is good for city street driving but not the best thing on highways.
• It is also equipped with a 4-cylinder under the hood paired with ten continuously variable gearboxes or six in the case of a manual transmission (Vitesse).
• The engine capacity of the car is 1598 (cc), which makes it have 120 horsepower or 6000 (dd).
• The Toyota Hybrid has an engine capacity of 1798 (cc). 
• Torque is 154 (Nm) at over 5000 rpm.
• Drivers can easily switch between Normal, Power and ECO driving modes with the Hybrid or Regular and Sport models of the car for more control on the road, making it suitable for city and highway driving.
• CVT dynamic transmission
• Some grades are equipped with a powerful 2.0-liter dynamic engine.

Technological Features of Toyota Corolla 2021 

• The 2021 Toyota Corolla comes equipped with all the necessary technologies any driver could wish for.
• The new sedan offers drivers entertainment features that give its occupants access to Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa.
• Equipped with a premium audio system with dynamic navigation and a nine-speaker stereo system of JBL® quality.
• The vehicle is equipped with an integrated and integrated backup camera.
• The car has a smart key for the front door and car trunk with a start button.
• It also provides services related to Safety Connect® and Wi-Fi Connect 
• Equipped with a seven-inch multi-information touch screen (TFT) screen.

Specifications and safety factors for Toyota Corolla

Because safety is the primary focus of many car shoppers in the world, the 2021 Toyota Corolla has many of the same safety technologies that are found in other Toyota versions, but this model gives more confidence to its driver due to its safety systems, as follows:

• The vehicle has Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 as standard.
•  It also relies on a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection.
• Equipped with a lane departure alert system with steering assistance to improve awareness.
• The presence of a forward collision warning.
• Automatic emergency braking.
• Automatic high beam headlights.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Recognize traffic lights for more control of the road. 
• It has a full speed range control system using dynamic radar.

Interior design of the new Corolla 2021

The interior of the 2021 Toyota Corolla has been redesigned to allow customers to choose between a variety of different options for interior comfort and engineering designs.

• The cabin’s ergonomics are well-built, and most are fitted with soft plastic materials.
• The cab is also very well ventilated, combined with the materials it is made of and the very precise level of finish, making it an extremely luxurious vehicle.
• The front row seats are designed in such a way as to increase the visibility of the driver and front passenger completely.
• The seats are also relatively comfortable, but there are better options when it comes to transporting passengers or goods.
• The dashboard design is attractive enough.

• Equipped with an integrated backup camera.
• It has automatic climate control, with dust filter.
• The front seats are sporty, heated and decorated with SofTex®, making them even more comfortable and luxurious.
• The driver’s seat is fully adjustable in eight directions, with electric lumbar support.
• The front passenger seat is 4-way electrically adjustable with a seat back pocket.
• Seats accommodate five people, with easy entry and exit to and from the car.
• There are also two full sets of LATCH connectors for the outer rear seats and a damper tie for the center rear seat, allowing children to be secured and seated safely and comfortably while driving.
• The LATCH system from Corolla is also among the easiest to use systems found in other cars.
• Leather steering wheel.
• Electric tilt and slide sunroof with sliding canopy.
• 60/40 foldable rear bench seat with center armrest and cup holders.
• Day and night rear view mirror.
• High quality LED headlights.

Interior, exterior and driving impressions of a car

• The 2021 Toyota Corolla features a redesigned exterior that gives its driver greater confidence on the road.
• LED headlights and taillights
• Sport grille in metallic gray with LED lighting
• It has 16 inch aluminum wheels.
• Equipped with LED lights for a more comfortable daytime driving.
• It has a single exhaust with chrome tips.

Driving and handling

• Toyota Corolla 2021 provides comfortable driving.
• The body of the car enjoys balanced handling in all categories, with strong brakes and light steering.
• though; It is difficult to feel the pleasure of driving even in the sporty segments because it is not as nimble as the rest of the competition cars.
• The presence of color-keyed outside mirrors with turn signal and warning indicators made driving easy.
• Front wheel drive comes standard.

Maintenance coverage, warranty and quality of Toyota Corolla

• The 2021 Toyota Corolla has an excellent reliability rating of 4.5 out of five according to JD Power ratings.
• Toyota Corolla’s base warranty is three years for every 36,000 miles and a five-year warranty for every 60,000 miles.   

Disadvantages of Toyota Corolla 2021

• Low base engine and loud sound.
• The doors are made of weak iron.
• There are no USB ports on the back.
• It is less nimble than competitors.
• It takes a lot of time and a lot to reach higher speeds. 
• The Corolla sedan’s bag is small, which makes it not good for carrying goods.
• A lip makes the area between the trunk floor and the seat backs uneven, making it difficult to load large items.
• It does not have a self-adjusting parking feature.

How much does Toyota Corolla 2021 insurance cost?

The cost of insuring a 2021 Toyota Corolla depends on a variety of factors, including the deductible, the level of coverage you want and the type of insurance you choose. Your age, gender, location, credit score, and driving history can also have an impact on your insurance rates.

Toyota Corolla 2021 specifications in the Gulf

The Toyota Corolla 2021 in Egypt may differ from its counterparts in the Gulf in terms of motor capacity and accessories. The following are the most important aspects of Corolla specifications in the Gulf countries:

• The engine capacity is 1.8 liters with 4 cylinders.
• Some hybrid cars have an engine capacity of up to 2 liters.
• The maximum power of the motor is 121 hp, and in some categories, such as the hybrid, it may reach 168 hp at 6600 (dd)
• Maximum torque 154, at 5000 (rpm)
•  CVT variable sequential transmission with 10-speed manual transmission
• The fuel economy is around 16.9 km/l
• 15-inch steel rims, and in some models 16 and 17 aluminum rims.
• Tire size: 195/65R15
• Equipped with driver airbag, front passenger airbag, and front side airbags.
• Halogen headlights.
• Electric front and rear windows.
• Fabric seats.
• Front air conditioner with manual control.
• Rear AC vent (cold only)
• Dimensions of the car on the one hand: length – width – height: 4630 – 1780 – 1435 (mm).
• The wheelbase length is 2700 (mm).
• The initial weight of the car is 1350 km.
• The fuel tank has a capacity of 50 liters.

Comparison between Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic

Honda Civic is a great compact car, comes in the size of a sedan and hatchback, and has a range of powerful engines.

Honda has sharper handling than Toyota, and is more fun to drive. Plus, it has more cargo space and a nicer cabin with soft-touch surfaces. 

Toyota has more standard features, such as a touch screen with smartphone integration, but these features are available on Honda as well. In most respects, the Civic is the best car.

 Comparison between Toyota Corolla and Mazda

• Toyota Corolla 2021 is a good car, but Mazda is better than it. 
• A Mazda sedan or hatchback could have more cargo space behind the rear seats than a Corolla hatchback.
• Mazda also has premium cabin materials, and agile handling helps make it one of the most enjoyable cars to drive.
• Toyota has higher fuel economy estimates.
  Owners Complaints

Some believe that the car is not equipped with a theft alarm system in the event of trying to open the car’s doors or colliding with a foreign object that makes it vulnerable to dangers.
Also, the side mirrors operate manually when folded and opened, and are not based on modern technology, although they contain electrical connections dedicated to traffic lights.