2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Features Review
7To be all things to all people isn’t easy, but it’s a challenge that the Toyota Corolla has taken on year after year with great success.
The Corolla sold over 1.5 million units globally in 2019, and is on track to hit 50 million all-time sales since it debuted back in 1966. It is to automobiles as Coke is to soft drinks and it’s one of the most familiar sights on the road no matter where you are on this planet.
Through a combination of inoffensive styling; bulletproof, efficient powertrains; and proven dependability in all types of climates and locales, this compact Toyota has effectively mobilized the modern world very much like the VW Beetle did before it.
But in order to stay relevant in the age of the crossover the Corolla needed to expand its portfolio and add some fun into the mix. The current generation might just be the best looking to have ever left the factory floor, especially in hatchback form. If the goal was to attract a younger buyer, it’s an excellent effort.
Walking up to the limited-edition hatchback had me checking to make sure I had the right key fob in my hand and that it didn’t have a GR badge somewhere on it. It doesn’t
Dipped in a sweet new colour called Supersonic red with black 18-inch wheels and an aggressive looking body kit complete with faux dive planes, winged rocker panels, and a large roof spoiler, it wouldn’t look out of place on the set of a “Fast and the Furious” movie.
Take all of it away and the Hatchback is still an attractive vehicle with its slim LED headlamps, oversized grille and clean body lines. It has genuine presence, a term that would have never been associated with a Corolla before.
Because there are only 200 of these special edition hatchbacks coming to Canada and because “factory specials” have a sort of unspoken appeal to them, these will probably get snapped up quickly. However, nearly $3,000 for what amounts to be nothing more than a body kit and a small badge on the deck lid would be much better spent elsewhere. If it’s performance you’re looking for, a good set of summer tires will be a smarter use of your cash.
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