Your Toyota Corolla Review From The Taxi Centre
We take a look at the stylish Toyota Corolla hybrid estate in detail, and how it makes a perfect taxi for your business.
Awarded the Which? Best Buy for Medium Cars in 2023 and a five-star review by What Car?, the Toyota Corolla has been proving itself as a vehicle that is ready to handle the demands of modern motoring.
With a stylish new exterior, generous technology as standard, and Toyota’s highly efficient hybrid powertrain, it’s no wonder the Corolla estate version has become a great choice for taxi drivers.
It offers plenty of features to help make work lighter and provide a more enjoyable journey for your passengers.Read on for the full review.
Design of the Toyota Corolla hybrid estate
Smart, connected interior of the Toyota Corolla
Inside, the Toyota Corolla presents a comfortable, clutter-free cabin with all you need in front of you - from the leather multifunction steering wheel with handy button controls, to a clean dashboard that’s easy to navigate.
Both driver and passenger are sure to be seated comfortably with soft, black upholstery seats - the front two of which are heated with lumbar adjustment included.
With the Toyota Corolla, you’ll also enjoy a generous amount of storage for all your passengers’ luggage. The boot offers 581 litres of storage which is ample space for those airport runs.
The front cup holders and door pockets also provide handy storage for your workday essentials such as coffee and snacks, helping you keep your mobile office organised.
The new Corolla takes care of both you and your passengers’ comfort, with dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a remote air conditioning system, and a pollen filter for a clean, welcoming atmosphere.
Wireless charging also offers great convenience on-the-go, giving mobile devices a top-up when needed, and with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio, you can set the perfect background tone.
Fresh, bold exterior of the Toyota Corolla
The new Toyota Corolla keeps things simple in terms of exterior upgrades. Highlights include a stylish new pattern on the front grille, a new bezel around the front fog lights, and new bi-LED headlights.
There are also a number of new colours added to the range to choose from, with the full range including a Pure White solid paint, followed by metallic body colours Decuma Grey, Silver Metallic, Eclipse Black, Obsidian Blue, and Juniper Blue. Three pearlescent colours also add a little luxury: Platinum White Pearl, Sterling Silver, and Scarlet Flare.
You’ll also receive a set of stylish five-double-spoke alloy wheels depending on which model you choose. The standard Icon model offers 16” Silver Metallic alloy wheels, while the Design variant offers 17” Black Machined-face alloy wheels.
With the range-topping Excel, you’ll receive 18” Bi-tone Dark Grey & Machined-face alloy wheels for a more distinctive look.
Toyota Corolla Advanced technology
The five-seater estate provides a range of welcoming features designed to engage. These include a 12.3” digital combimeter which can be customised according to your preference and a 10.5” high-definition multimedia screen.
Placing complete control at your fingertips, this provides you with all the essential information and controls needed throughout your workday, so you’re always organised.
As a bonus, the Toyota Corolla also offers ambient interior lighting around the door frames and cup holders, providing a relaxing, soothing atmosphere for you and your passengers to enjoy.
The new Toyota Corolla utilises the brand’s latest hybrid powertrain technology, with a lighter 1.8-litre petrol engine working alongside an electric motor. This provides up to 138hp, and with automatic transmission, you’re guaranteed a smoother drive.
Go from 0-62mph in just 9.1 seconds - handy for motorway driving - and with lower CO2 emissions of around 100g/km, the new Corolla is considerate of the environment.
The new engine is 14% lighter, 14% more powerful and 14% more efficient. Then there’s a 2.0-litre hybrid option, bringing you 193hp, automatic transmission and a quicker 0-62mph reach of 7.4 seconds.
You’ll also enjoy improved fuel economy with up to 64.1mpg, and lower CO2 emissions from just 98g/km - the perfect balance between practicality and performance!
When it comes to safety, the Toyota Corolla needs no instruction. You’ll receive access to a suite of driver assistance systems on board to help make journeys easier and safer.
These include the likes of front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) and many more.
Affordability of the Toyota Corolla hybrid estate
With prices starting from just £25,695 at The Taxi Centre, the Toyota Corolla is an incredibly affordable option for your next taxi.
Not only does its innovative hybrid technology bring you improved performance and fuel economy, but you’ll also receive a ten-year manufacturer warranty, or up to 100,000 miles. Quality, made to last.
This covers you for the full course of ownership, meaning should anything unexpected occur, your Corolla will be well taken care of.
Given the impressive amount of standard technology, the Toyota Corolla makes a fantastic option for a taxi, considering the needs of both you and your customers.
For a very reasonable price, you’ll be getting the most stylish and technologically advanced model to date, along with the reassurance of an extensive warranty cover for the future ahead.
Get your Toyota Corolla from The Taxi Centre
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