2022 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2.0L CVT FWD (196 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Toyota introduced a facelifted version for the Corolla’s twelfth generation in 2022 for the 2023 model year, and that also affected the long roof version, officially known as the Touring Sports.

Introduced in 1966, the Japanese vehicle became a worldwide sensation. By 2022, Toyota sold more than fifty-million units of this nameplate. The automaker tried to create a car for everyone and did that better than anyone else. By producing it as a sedan, five-door hatchback, and station wagon, most people could get one to fit their needs. In 2018, Toyota introduced the twelfth generation of this nameplate. Four years later, the carmaker brought the facelifted version, which also affected the station wagon.

While it kept a similar front fascia, with the same angry-looking headlights, these were different than the pre-facelifted version and featured bi-LED lights. Also, the bumper featured a broad grille with a trapezoidal shape in the middle. On the lower side, this was flanked by the foglamps’ scoops. From its profile, the darkened B- and C-posts, combined with the sloped-down roof line, resembled a shooting brake shape. Finally, at the back, the roof spoiler mounted on the upper side of the raked-forward tailgate amplified the car’s sporty look.

Inside, the automaker installed new upholstery with a 3D pattern. On the dashboard, the automaker offered an option for a 10.5″ touchscreen mounted in a floating position. Starting from the mid-grade level. The Corolla Touring Sports featured a 12.3″ display for the instrument panel instead of traditional dials and gauges. In the back, the 40/20/40 split-folding bench allowed customers to enlarge the trunk area.

Under the hood, the automaker installed a choice of two hybrid drivetrains. Both of them performed better in terms of fuel efficiency and performance than the non-facelifted version.