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2024 Toyota Corolla: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2024 Toyota Corolla is the return of the Nightshade trim for the sedan and hatchback, along with the first Nightshade version of the Corolla Hybrid. Otherwise, this is a light trim update rather than a redesign.
About the 2024 Toyota Corolla
12th generation Corolla family; sedan and hybrid are in the post-2023 refresh phase of the generation introduced for 2020, while the hatchback is the same 12th-generation family introduced for 2019 and updated for 2023.
Toyota positions the Corolla as an easy-to-own compact car built around efficiency, everyday comfort, and trusted reliability. The model range gives shoppers three clear flavors without changing the basic mission: a straightforward gas sedan, a high-mileage hybrid sedan, and a sportier hatchback. Across those versions, Toyota leans on standard safety tech, simple controls, and approachable running costs rather than flashy complexity.
The 2024 Corolla lineup ranges from the practical LE, with an 8-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, to the sportier SE and blacked-out Nightshade. The Hybrid XLE emphasizes comfort with heated front seats and a moonroof, while the XSE pairs the 2.0-liter engine with heated sport seats and a power-adjustable driver's seat.
What changed, by category
Styling
The Nightshade trim returns to the Corolla sedan and hatchback with black exterior details and bronze-finished wheels, and the Corolla Hybrid gets a Nightshade version for the first time. The SE Infrared trim is dropped.
2024 Toyota Corolla specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift / Automatic, ECVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 32–53 mpg | 31–50 mpg | 53 mpg | 30–31 mpg | 30–50 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 41–46 mpg | 40–43 mpg | 46 mpg | 38–40 mpg | 38–43 mpg |
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 169 hp | 169 hp | 169 hp | |
| Torque | 105–151 lb-ft | 105–151 lb-ft | 105 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 105–151 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | ||
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1–17.8 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1–17.8 cu-ft | 13.1–17.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 29.9–34.8 in | 34.8 in | 29.9–34.8 in | 29.9–34.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
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| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2024 Toyota Corolla compared with the 2023 model?
The main change is the return of the Nightshade trim for the sedan and hatchback, plus the first Nightshade version of the Corolla Hybrid. The SE Infrared trim is no longer part of the lineup, while the rest of the Corolla carries over without a major redesign or lineup-wide equipment update.
Is the 2024 Toyota Corolla a redesigned model?
No, the 2024 Toyota Corolla is not redesigned. It remains part of the 12th generation and largely carries over the styling, safety suite, and touchscreen system introduced in the 2023 update.
Which 2024 Toyota Corolla versions have the Nightshade trim?
The 2024 Nightshade treatment appears on the Corolla sedan, Corolla Hatchback, and Corolla Hybrid. It adds black exterior details and bronze-finished wheels to the SE-based package.
Did the 2024 Toyota Corolla get new safety technology?
No, the 2024 Toyota Corolla did not receive a lineup-wide safety update. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 remains standard after being introduced across the Corolla lineup for 2023.
Is the 2024 Toyota Corolla worth considering over the 2023 model?
The 2024 model mainly stands out if you want the returning Nightshade appearance or its first hybrid version. Otherwise, the 2023 and 2024 Corollas are very similar because the major styling, safety, and multimedia updates arrived for 2023.
2024 Toyota Corolla Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Toyota Corolla.
4.1
2024 Toyota Corolla
(270 reviews)
“VERY POOR acceleration. Interior door quality poor. Little interior storage. Too many electronic features. Difficult to navigate the screen. Very difficult to find radio & channels. No power seats. No back window wiper. Mirror with garage door opener is optional. Too many blind spots because of giant headrests. Difficult to judge where left side of car is when parking.”
“I am in love with my 2024 Toyota Corolla. It's a small car, great on gas. Cute. Reliable. And I deserved this car. I chose Toyota because Toyota has an extensive history of reliable vehicles. I wanted something that won't break down on me and last a long time.”
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- pressroom.toyota.com — Whats New For 2023
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