“Gas mileage is great. The ride is smooth. I like driving this car. I can get in and out easily. The looks are stylish and have a purpose to help with air glow and gas mileage. Really like the automatic gate lift and there is a button to not only close the gate but will also lock the car as it closes. It is not as big as a Rav 4, but has very much the same feel. Again, it is fun to drive.”
2025 Toyota Corolla: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 Toyota Corolla is the new FX special-edition sedan, which adds sportier styling and a sharper suspension and steering setup. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with a few hybrid-trim and touchscreen changes.
About the 2025 Toyota Corolla
12th-generation Corolla family, late in its run after the 2023 update.
Toyota positions the Corolla as a dependable compact car built around easy daily driving, strong fuel economy, and standard active-safety tech. The family gives buyers a few different personalities without changing that basic mission: the sedan is the straightforward commuter, the hatchback adds a more playful shape and extra cargo flexibility, and the hybrid leans harder into efficiency. Versus many rivals, Corolla’s appeal is its familiar controls, low-stress ownership feel, and long-standing reputation for durability.
For 2025, Toyota positions LE as the no-fuss commuter, SE as the sportier step, the new FX as a personality-focused throwback, and Hybrid XLE as the comfort-focused top hybrid. FX pairs a 169-hp engine with a lowered suspension and a 10.5-inch touchscreen, while Hybrid XLE emphasizes comfort with heated seats, a power driver's seat, and a moonroof. The Nightshade hatchback remains the style-first choice with bronze-finished wheels and black exterior trim.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The hybrid Nightshade option leaves the lineup. At the top of the hybrid range, the comfort-focused XLE replaces the sportier XSE; the core hybrid powertrain remains familiar.
Styling
The new FX sedan adds a model-specific rear spoiler, black exterior accents, and Moonstone sport-fabric seats with orange stitching.
Tech
A 10.5-inch touchscreen is standard on the new FX, the gas sedan XSE, and the Hybrid XLE. FX and Hybrid XLE also include a wireless charging pad.
Structural
The FX receives a lowered suspension and retuned electric power steering for a slightly sharper feel than the regular SE sedan.
2025 Toyota Corolla specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter | 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 |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift | 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 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 31 mpg | 32–53 mpg | 31–50 mpg | 53 mpg | 30–31 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 39 mpg | 41–46 mpg | 40–43 mpg | 46 mpg | 38–40 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 169 hp | 169 hp | 169 hp | 169 hp | |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 105–151 lb-ft | 105–151 lb-ft | 105 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | |||
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1–17.8 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1–17.8 cu-ft | 17.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 29.9–34.8 in | 34.8 in | 29.9–34.8 in | 29.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| 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 is the biggest change to the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
The new FX special-edition sedan is the biggest change for 2025. Based on the SE, it adds a lowered suspension, retuned steering, black exterior details, unique seats with orange stitching, a 10.5-inch touchscreen, and wireless phone charging.
Is the 2025 Corolla FX more powerful than the regular SE?
No, the FX uses the same 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as the gas SE. Its sportier character comes from the lowered suspension, retuned steering, and model-specific appearance details rather than added engine power.
How did the 2025 Corolla Hybrid lineup change?
The comfort-focused XLE replaces XSE as the top Corolla Hybrid trim for 2025, and the hybrid Nightshade option is gone. XLE has a standard 10.5-inch touchscreen, heated SofTex-trimmed front seats, a power driver's seat, a moonroof, and wireless phone charging.
Is the 2025 Toyota Corolla mostly the same as the 2024 model?
Yes, most of the 2025 Corolla family carries over from 2024. The meaningful differences are the new FX sedan, the reshuffled upper hybrid lineup, the end of the hybrid Nightshade option, and wider use of the 10.5-inch touchscreen on upper sedan trims.
2025 Toyota Corolla Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Toyota Corolla.
4.1
2025 Toyota Corolla
(43 reviews)
“The android auto will disconnect. The radio display is difficult to use and reach. Road noise is loud. Do not get it without the push button start and proximity door unlock feature.”
“I enjoy driving my new car; it is loaded with safety features; I am comfortable in it.”
Sources
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- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Corolla Shakes Up Lineup With New Fx Edition
- pressroom.toyota.com — Take On The Day Efficiently In The 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
- pressroom.toyota.com — The Sporty Toyota Corolla Hatchback Shifts Into 2025
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- pressroom.toyota.com — Bold And Compact The 2026 Toyota Corolla Offers Impressive Features And Technology
- pressroom.toyota.com — The Toyota Corolla Hybrid Brings Efficiency And Style Into 2026
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Elevates Safety And Style With New Standard Features And New Fx Edition
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