Fancy a Corolla Hatchback? Toyota All Set to Debut a New Generation of the Five-Door Model in New York

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March 26, 2018

Most people know the Toyota Corolla as a no-nonsense sedan. Yet Toyota diehards are aware that the erstwhile nameplate has had a few exciting examples, such as a two-door coupe and a hatchback or liftback.  The 1980s, in particular, saw then Toyota distributor Delta Motor Corporation bring in a three-door Liftback, followed by a 5-door version for the succeeding generation.

So yes, the Corolla Hatchback is nothing new to the Toyota faithful. Which is why the upcoming 2019 Corolla Hatchback is a big deal for Toyota. Set to debut at the 2018 New York Auto Show, the five-door trunkless Corolla that rides on the brand’s New Global Architecture platform is longer, wider, and lower than its predecessor. That front end, in particular, adds to the sporty vibe.

Inside, the cabin is more spacious with a host of piano and matte finished surfaces that give it a more upscale appearance and feel. A new dash with 8-inch touchscreen interface dominates the upper center console, akin to most cars today.

In the North Mercian market where it will be initially sold, the new Corolla Hatchback will be powered by a 2.0-liter direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline mil. While output figures were not disclosed just yet, Toyota did say that this lump will be potent and efficient at the same time. It will be mated to a 6-speed manual or continuously variable transmission.

What Toyota did say about the new hatch is that it wlll come with a slew of safety and tech features. Chief of which is the second-gen Toyota Safety Sense. This means the compact car will get premium goodies like lane departure warning with steering assist, lane tracing assist, high-beam asssit, and pre-collision warning that also includes pedestrian detection.

These are in addition to the seven SRS airbags, a reverse camera, and Apple CarPlay, just to name a few. Yes, this Corolla five-door will be loaded—in North America, at least.

The 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback will first appear at this year’s New York Auto Show this week. It will then reach dealerships by the third quarter of the year.

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Mr. Gerard Jude Castillo
Gerard has been a self-confessed car nut ever since he was a little boy. As a grown-up, he indulges in his passion by collecting toy cars (which he started since childhood) and reading up on the latest cars out there.  As Associate Editor, he will ensure that you get your fill of the latest cars in the market, as well as a load of automotive features.