The 2018 Toyota Corolla IM is now changed with a brand new design and even the brand new name. The 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback is the refined version of 2018 Toyota Corolla IM and actually the Corolla IM is now Corolla hatchback. Toyota Corolla IM 2018 is one of those cars that made transition from Scion into Toyota fold offering impressively sharp looks while giving an impressive ride with less noise and more power. The 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback or IM is built on all-new platform whose TNGA backbone is shared with Camry, Prius and RAV4. The 2019 car is smoother than the previous Corolla IM and it is now more sporting, quiet and composed and even it has lighter weight making the steering control easy and enjoyable. It has lots of standard features providing variety of driving aids, provides enjoyable handling and improved quality of materials used.
It is available in 2 trim levels including the base trim SE and the luxury trim XSE. Drivetrain of both trims are same while the
SE Trim:
SE features sixteen inches alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail lights, leather covered steering wheel, heated mirrors, climate control system, folding back seats, eight inches touch screen, 6 speakers, 2 USB ports, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, blind spot detection, automatic transmission and forward collision warning system.
XSE Trim:
XSE has some more upgraded features which is equipped with eighteen inches wheels, LED fog lights, leather covered seats and steering wheel, heated seats, chrome accented grille, power adjustable driving seat, navigation system, eight speakers, wireless charging pad, CVT and blind spot detection system. The 2018 Toyota Corolla IM was only available in one trim only while the 2019 successor offers broad range of amenities in its comparatively increase options of trim levels.
Engine and performance of Toyota Corolla IM:
It is powered by two liters four cylinder engine generating a horsepower of 168hp at 6800rpm and torque of 151 lb-ft at 4800rpm. It is quicker than its predecessor and it offers both six speed manual transmission along with continuously varying transmission in which the CVT is improved with stimulated shift and makes a viable choice to enjoy your drive. It delivers more power with comparatively less fuel consumption as compared to previous model giving a 7.5 kilometers of mileage coverage in a liter of fuel consumption whereas the CVT provides 7.9 kilometers per liter. The distinct lack of low end torque makes difficulty in quick gateway and the car hits sixty miles per hour in 7.8 seconds.
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The braking system of the car is firm which let the brake pedal a smooth stop with a decent feel and requires 125 feet to stop from sixty miles per hour. The steering response of Toyota Corolla IM 2019 is quick and gives a sporty initial impression while the suspension of Corolla Hatchback is well tuned making the rides fun and thrilling with its ultimate tire grip on roads, the ride becomes smooth even on twisty roads and especially around corners and bumps.
Exterior and interior features of Toyota Corolla IM:
The redesigned 2019 IM corolla is thirty eight millimeters enlarged between its wheels while talking about the design of new Corolla IM, the first thing to notice is its bold and dynamic styling which can be made more eye catching with color option of your choice and the lower bonnet with the striking front grille and LED aggressive headlights are very attractive. The hatchback design is more enhanced with back glossy hatch and chrome made tailpipe diffusers while the chrome accented grille on front is the major boldness in its design. The LED fog lights shine on either sides of central grille to refuse hide even in foggy lights. The eighteen inches alloy wheels adds sporty looks it its design with every spoke on wheels crafted to increase the beauty and performance of Corolla hatchback.
The interior of Corolla hatchback is exciting with premium looks with piano black color theme of the cabin and high glossy accents while the seats are very comfortable with leather covering and automatic air conditioning makes the ride even more comfortable. The front seats are provided with heating system along with power adjustment while the steering wheel is also provided with heating system. Cabin is spacious enough to accommodate five passengers and enough cargo while rear seats can be folded to increase cargo area at back. There is a seven inches multi information display screen in front of drivers bringing all information in front of you while the steering controls will help you scrolling playlist and doing phone calls. Apart from it an eight inches multimedia touch screen mounted on central console which is provided with 3.0 Audio system and 3.0 Toyota connected services compatible with Apple Car play but it is not compatible with Android smartphones. Eight speakers 800 watt JBL audio system provides you with thrilling entertainment. Corolla hatchback features you with dual climate control system providing you a comfortable ride. Toyota Corolla hatchback is equipped with electric parking brakes with brake hold and smart key system that will let you lock and unlock the doors and trunk easily. Some of the safety features of Toyota Corolla hatchback 2019 include pre collision system with pedestrian detection, full speed range dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assistance, automatic high beam headlights, road sign assistance, air bags and lane tracing assistance.
Honda Civic 2019, Honda Fit 2019 and Mazda 3 give major competition to Toyota Corolla hatchback 2019 in markets.
Pricing:
The SE trim of Toyota Corolla hatchback 2019 has a starting price of 20,140 US dollars while XSE trim of Corolla hatchback 2019 has a starting price of 23,140 US dollars which is lower than the price of its predecessor IM 2018 which has a starting price of 22,750 US dollars.
Country
USA
Body
Hatchback
Engine
Transmission
Manual
Drive
FWD
Exterior Color
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Interior Color
Black
Overall length (mm)
4330 mm
overall width (mm)
1760 mm
overall height (mm)
1404 mm
wheel base (mm)
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
139 mm
Turning radius (m)
10 m (curb to curb)
Kerb Weight (KG)
1334 Kg
Track Front (mm)
1513 mm
Track Rear (mm)
1506 mm
Cylinder
4 inline
Engine Capacity (cc)
1798 cc
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)
170@4000
Max out (Kw@rpm)
102@6100
Valve Train
DOHC 16 Valves
Horse Power (HP)
137 Hp
Fuel economy
City/Highway: 27/35 MPG
Steering
Electric power assist speed sensing steering-Rack and Pinion
Seating Capacity
5 Person
Suspension Front
strut with coil Spring
Suspension Rear
Double Wishbone with coil spring
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Tire type
P225/45/HR17
Wheel size
17 inch
Wheel Type
aluminum-alloy-wheels
Seat Cover Material
Seats with cloth back material
Registered
N/A
Features
Top Speed 112 mph and 0 to 60 in 9.1 seconds
Engine: 1.8L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cyilnder-inc: chain drive with valvematic
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Front wheel drive
4.21 axle ratio
Battery with run down protection
Gas pressurized shock absorbers
Front and rear anti roll bars
Single stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finisher
4-wheel anti lock braking system-brake assist and hill hold control
Wheel: alloy
Wheels with machined accents
Steel spare wheel
Compact spare tire mounted inside under cargo
Clear coat paint
Body colored front bumper
Body colored rear bumper
Rocker panel extensions
Black side windows trim
Body colored door handles
Body colored power heated side mirrors with power folding and turn single indicator
Fixed rear window with fixed interval wiper-heated park and defroster
Light tinted glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Fully galvanized steel panels
Lip spoiler
Black grille
Lift gate rear cargo access
Tailgate/rear door lock included with power door locks
Fully automatic projector beam halogen day time running auto high beam headlamps with delay off
LED Brake lights
Radio: 7” Toyota iM display audio-inc: AM/FM/HD featuring aha-7” touch screen display-6 speakers pioneer sound system-auxiliary audio jack-USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control-advanced voice recognition-hands-free phone capability-phone book access-music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology and gracenote album cover art
Radio with seek scan-clock-speed compensated volume control-steering wheel controls and radio data system
Automatic equalizer
Digital signal processor
Integrated roof antenna
2 LCD monitors in the front
Sport front bucket seats-inc: height adjustable driver seat-6 way driver seat and 4 way front passenger seat with active headrests
60-40 folding bench front facing fold forward seatback rear seat
Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
Gauges-inc: speedometer-odometer-engine coolant temp-tachometer-trip odometer and trip computer
Power rear windows and fixed 3rd row windows
Leather steering wheel
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
Remote keyless entry with integrated key transmitter-illuminated entry and panic button
Remote releases-inc: mechanical fuel
Cruise control with steering wheel controls
Dual zone front automatic air conditioning
HVAC-inc: under seat ducts. Illuminated glove box
Driver foot rest
Interior trim-inc: piano black instrument panel insert-metal look door pane l insert-metal look door panel insert-metal look console insert-piano black and metal look interior accents
Full cloth headliner
Cloth door trim insert
Leather gear shift knob
Fabric upholstery
Day night rear view mirror
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors with driver and passenger illumination
Full floor console with covered storage-Mini overhead console with storage and 1 12V DC power outlets
Front map lights
Fade to off interior lighting
Full carpet floor covering-inc: carpet front and rear floor mats
Carpet floor trim
Rigid cargo cover
Cargo space lights
Instrument panel covered bin-driver/passenger and rear door bins
Power 1st row windows with driver 1-touch up down
Delayed accessory power
Power door locks
Trip computer
Outside temp gauge
Analog display
Manual adjustable front head restraints and manual adjustable rear head restraints
Front center armrest with storage and rear center armrest
2 seatback storage pockets
Engine immobilizer
1 12V DC power outlets
Air filtration
Electronic stability control (ESC)
ABS and driveline traction control
Side impact beams
Dual stage driver and passenger seat mounted side airbags
Forward collision
Lane departure warning
Low tire pressure warning
Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
Rear child safety locks
Outboard front lap and shoulder safety belts-inc: rear center 3 point-height adjusters and pretensioners