Where the Toyota Corolla hatch has no room, this one has space for days.
And we reckon wagons look better than SUVs, too.
The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla is not just a good-looking car.
Toyota’s latest TNGA global vehicle architecture underpins it, providing it with the latest technology and world-class powertrains. The 1.8-litre four-cylinder hybrid powering this example will achieve a fuel efficiency figure of approximately 4.5 litres for every 100 km travelled.
The suspension and chassis tuning are more dynamic than you might expect, offering good damping control and a lower center of gravity that makes driving on rural roads enjoyable.
This car, designed for the global market, features an English-language infotainment system and digital gauge cluster. This particular example is a top-spec wXb model that comes with little luxuries such as a heated steering wheel, heated half-leather seats, wireless phone charging, and a nine-inch digital gauge cluster.
Additionally, it boasts advanced driver assist systems like a colour heads-up display, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and autonomous emergency braking.
However, the best part lies in the boot. Where the regular 2022 Toyota Corolla hatch makes do with 217 litres of boot space, this Toyota Corolla Touring features 392 litres to play with.
It’s nearly double the size, allowing you to fit your furry friend, help your mate move house, or simply transport both kids’ bikes to the park in one trip.
All of this in a neat, safe, reliable and good-looking package
The car pictured – 2022 Toyota Corolla Touring wXb
This Toyota Corolla Touring was built in January 2022 and is a ‘wXb’ trim level.
That means it’s a top-of-the-range model powered by a 1.8-litre Toyota hybrid engine. It reduces fuel economy and powers the vehicle with pure-electric drive at low speeds.
It was purchased form USS Tokyo car auctions as a grade 5A vehicle – essentially new. This is one of the highest auction grades a car can achieve, meaning it presents (and smells) like new!
As a ‘wXb’ model, it features a half-leather heated seats, a heated steering wheel, a colour heads-up display, a digital instrument cluster plus Apple CarPlay + Android Auto phone integration and wireless phone charging The vehicle’s infotainment and gauge cluster both read in English.
It comes with two keys, a Japanese export certificate with odometer verification, Japanese service history and all Australian compliance paperwork.
Quick facts
- 2022 Toyota Corolla Touring Hybrid wXb
- Auction grade 5A – as new!
- 38,200km
- 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid engine
- 4.5L / 100km fuel economy
- Automatic / front-wheel drive
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
- Heated seats & steering wheel
- Colour heads-up display
- Keyless entry + start
- Nine-inch Digital instrument cluster
- Nine-inch infotainment system
- Safety systems : Adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, lane keeping assist, speed sign recognition, automatic high beams and full LED headlights
- Factory option equipment: half-leather trim + wireless phone charging
- Huge boot space – 392 litres!
- Japanese service history + export certificate with odometer guarantee
- Two keys
- Recently serviced in Australia
- Price includes three months NSW registration
- Price includes Australia-wide vehicle compliance
- Price includes a NSW roadworthy
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