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More details on the highly anticipated next-gen Corolla, debuting next year. Let’s see if it will beat the Gen 5 Prius in fuel efficiency.

Next-gen Toyota Corolla: What we expect in 2027

 

Hopefully, it will be more aerodynamic than the current generation (cd = 0.31).

 

Probably early to mid-2027.

 

“TO YOU” is now TOYOTA’s new slogan.

Toyota has confirmed that there will be a BEV Corolla. The following news article has the latest 2027 Corolla rendering:

Is the Corolla “for All”?

Since its birth in 1966, the Corolla has been loved in many countries, and it may well be a car that embodies the concept of “for All.”



However, even just looking at the domestic Corolla lineup, it wasn't always a sedan. There were coupes, hatchbacks, and wagons as well. (Of course, some of them didn't sell well.)



Even when venturing outside of Japan, it has adapted to the lands of other countries.

The Corolla is a car that has consistently delivered on the demands of the times and the roads we travel.

When I spoke to people on-site, they said that the planning and development were progressing with the goal of "making the future Corolla a car that will be in demand by a wide range of customers in various countries."

So, does this mean that the Corolla is aiming to be a car that covers the lowest common denominator, a car that's good for anyone, anytime, anywhere? Not exactly.

For example, as Toyota often uses when explaining its multipathway strategy, energy conditions vary from region to region. Even within the same city, some people may find BEVs (battery electric vehicles) more convenient, while others may find HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles) more convenient. There are still many places where it's impossible to live without a gasoline car.

Regardless of energy or living conditions, we want to create a Corolla that someone would want to drive. More precisely, we want to develop the ability to efficiently produce and generate revenue from them.

This is the development plan for the Corolla.



The underlying idea is “Mobility for All.” However, when it came time to actually start thinking about "cars," the perspective shifted from “for All” (the greatest common denominator) to thinking with each individual customer in mind—in other words, a “TO YOU” perspective.

The team that created the brand concept also visited the development site of another car.

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