2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review – Cheap Thrills
Chris Davies - Feb 2, 2021, 7:47pm CST
Editors' Rating: 8/10
2.0L engine and 6-speed manual can be coaxed into fun
Cabin feels solid and is neatly laid out
Surprisingly high level of standard safety tech
Cons
Rear legroom is poor
You can't have a hybrid hatchback - only the sedan
The Toyota Corolla has been around since 1966, earning a reputation for reliability and restraint for the price-savvy driver, but it’s never really been something you’d choose for a good time. Come the 2021 Corolla Hatchback, though, and the addition of a manual option and a whole new architecture aims to change that, though without straying too far from the hallmarks of Corollas-past.