Toyota Prius C axed in the US for 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
The Toyota Prius C, which has been in production since 2011, has been axed in the US, and is effectively replaced by the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
The Toyota Prius C, which has been in production since 2011, has been axed in the US, and is effectively replaced by the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
The 2019 Prius facelift is a huge improvement, but it’s still pretty ugly, and that’s where the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan steps in.
The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan has a 121hp (90kW) hybrid powertrain with a 1.8L I4, so it’s basically a Prius for people who don’t want an ugly car.
The 2020 Toyota Corolla will still use the 1.8L engine 2ZR-FAE I4 engine in the L, LE and XLE models, although with a few more horsepower.
The 2019 Toyota Corolla sedan in China wears the new “prestige” look. It rides on the TNGA GA-C platform, and will be available with a hybrid powertrain.
The 2019 Toyota Corolla sedan will be available in Europe with a 90kW (121hp) 1.8L hybrid, or 97kW (130hp) 1.6L I4 with 6-speed manual or CVT.
The 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE sedan has sportier front and rear bumpers, 18″ wheels, and 2L I4 engine with 169hp (126kW) and 151 lb-ft (205Nm).
The 12th generation (E210) Toyota Corolla sedan isn’t scheduled to arrive in the US until early 2020, meaning the sedan will lag 18 months behind the hatch.
The 2019 Toyota Corolla wagon has a longer 2700mm (106.3″) wheelbase, a trunk with 593L (20.9 cu ft) of space (VDA), and turbo or hybrid engines.
First Japan dropped the Auris name in favor of the Corolla Sport Hatch, now Europe is abandoning the badge, deciding it too will take E210 as a Corolla.