5 Unique Features of the New 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan

The Toyota Corolla sedan received a complete redesign for the 2020 model year. Toyota made changes to both the interior and exterior styling, and it now comes standard with Apple CarPlay. The newly updated model also received some new advanced safety equipment that includes lane tracing assist and a traffic sign recognition system. Here are some of the features of the 2020 Toyota Corolla.

The Models

The 2020 Corolla sedan comes in five trim levels. The L has 15-inch steel wheels, and LED headlights. A step up to the LE adds larger wheels, and it gets remote keyless entry. Another step up to the SE will get you a sportier look both inside and out, 18-inch wheels, and better headlights. The XLE is next in line with new technology in the cabin, and simulated leather seats. The XSE has features from both the SE and the XLE, including 18-inch wheels, and sporty seats.

The Power

The power for the 2020 Corolla comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. This will get 139 horsepower and works with a CVT. If you bump up to the SE or the XLE, you’ll get a 2.0-liter engine with 169 horsepower. This engine comes with a different CVT that has paddle shifters, and of you have the SE you can also opt for a manual transmission. The XLE adds selectable drive modes so you can choose the model that fits the road and weather conditions.

The Corolla Hybrid

The big news for the Corolla for the 2020 model year is the addition of a hybrid model. This new Corolla will come with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that act as generators. It will have a total of 121 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. Some of the standard features include LED headlights, 15-inch alloy wheels, Toyota’s Safety Connect emergency communication system, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. It will also come with an 8-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, two USB ports, and selectable drive modes.

The Technology

Standard technology in the Corolla starts with a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and a USB port. You can get an 8-inch touch screen in the XLE, and this also comes with satellite radio. An additional option that Toyota makes available for the Corolla includes an upgraded JBL stereo with nine speakers for the SE models and above. You can also get navigation and a wireless charging pad for the XLE and XSE.

Safety Features

All the Corolla models come with a rearview camera, forward collision alert, an automatic emergency braking system, and a traffic sign reader. You also get pre-collision pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, lane tracing assist, automatic high beams, and lane keep assist. Adaptive headlights are an available option for the XSE and XLE, and blind-spot monitoring comes standard with both of these high-end trims.

The 2020 Toyota Corolla has some exciting changes and updates. The new Corolla hybrid also gives buyers another fuel-efficient option, and it comes in a well-equipped trim level.

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