Toyota Corolla (2022): Modernization of the world bestseller

Toyota updates Corolla for 2022 model year. Innovations are mainly related to digital technologies. But there are also subtle visual changes.

50 million units: no car in history has been produced in such quantities as the Toyota Corolla. And the career continues: the compact model is currently in its twelfth generation. Toyota is trying to keep its best-seller fresh: the Japanese are now introducing a series of updates to the European version of the Corolla, with which the cars will ship from the end of January, and which will affect both the five-door hatchback and the five-door hatchback. station wagon with the Touring Sports and Sedan family, which is no longer available in all markets.

Updated infotainment system

The focus is on the infotainment system. Its extra large version has a processor that is 2.4 times faster, which means the system should respond faster to input. It accepts commands either through the eight-inch central touch screen or through an improved voice assistant. Toyota is also giving the Corolla a new data module, which means it can be better connected to the internet and passengers' smartphones.

While Android phones can still be wired and then controlled via Android Auto, Apple Carplay will go wireless in the future. Software updates will also be available over the air in 2022. Also for the navigation system, which now accesses maps and real-time traffic information from the cloud. This requires the Toyota Smart Connect package, for which a four-year subscription is already included in the purchase price.

New colors and wheels

There are no changes to the metal and plastic parts of the Corolla. But Toyota has integrated two new colors, Platinum White Pearl and Metallic Silver, into the 2022 model year range. New 17-inch 10-spoke light-alloy wheels with a polished surface are also available at an additional cost.

The Trek Special Edition even comes with 18-inch wheels, but only with a 184-hp hybrid powertrain. and a two-liter petrol engine. The Trek version is the result of a collaboration with the bike manufacturer of the same name and its professional cycling team, Trek-Segafredo, which uses a Corolla Touring Sports as the team's vehicle. The special model is based on the familiar Trek Touring Sports with a 20mm larger body, plastic fender flares and front underbody protection. It also has chrome window surrounds on the outside and black leather upholstery on the inside, piano lacquer door handles, and matte chrome trim on the dash and front doors.

Prices in Germany start at 25,920 euros

Pricing for the 2022 Toyota Corolla starts at €25,920 for the 122bhp five-door variant with a hybrid system. The cheapest Corolla Touring Sports costs 27,120 euros. Those who want a more powerful hybrid powertrain will pay at least €4,200 more.

Conclusion

The Toyota Corolla competes for buyers in the new model year with a faster infotainment system, an expanded color palette, new wheel designs and a new special model. In doing so, it should significantly increase its already huge sales.

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