When the world’s best-selling car gets a significant upgrade, it’s worth paying attention. The Toyota Corolla — a name that’s been around since 1966 and surpassed 50 million sales globally — is back with a refreshed look and smarter tech for 2025.
Available with hybrid powertrains built in the UK and Poland, the latest Corolla has undergone subtle but meaningful updates. That includes a slick new digital driver display, an upgraded multimedia system, and enhanced safety tech that keeps it competitive in today’s hybrid-heavy market.
But is it still the practical, economical hatchback buyers love — or has it gone too far into the digital age?
We took the range-topping Toyota Corolla Excel 2.0 Hybrid for a 600-mile test across Wales and beyond to see if this latest version still lives up to its global reputation.
Here’s a taste:
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Fuel economy consistently over 60mpg
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Plush interior upgrades and tech improvements
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Quiet, smooth drive – especially in EV mode
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Limited rear legroom and oddments space
Want to know how it performed across real Welsh roads? Read the full in-depth review now over on Cornered.co.uk.
