The Corolla Touring fixes the main problem with its sibling, the Corolla hatch – boot space.
The wagon also looks cooler, too.
The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla has a reputation as one of the most steadfast automotive products you can buy.
It’s underpinned by Toyota’s latest TNGA global vehicle architecture, which means it gets the sophisticated technology and world-class powertrains. This example features a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid that’ll achieve a fuel efficiency figure of less than 4.5 litres for every 100 km travelled.
As a world-market car, its infotainment system and digital gauge cluster read in English. It also features a nine-inch digital gauge cluster, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth & USB phone connectivity, keyless entry & start, and half-leather seats.
This example has a few nice extras, like a genuine TOM’S styling kit plus a genuine Toyota dash cam. The suspension and chassis tune are more dynamic than you think too, with good damping control and a lower centre of gravity making it nice to drive on a country road.
Advanced driver assist systems include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, full LED headlights with auto high beam assist, autonomous emergency braking, plus a rearview camera.
The best part is the boot, however. Where the regular 2020 Toyota Corolla hybrid makes do with 217 litres of boot space, this Toyota Corolla Touring hybrid features 392 litres to play with.
It’s nearly double the size and means you could fit your furry friend, help your mate move house, or just be able to take both kids’ bikes to the park in one trip.
The car pictured – 2020 Toyota Corolla Touring wXb
This Toyota Corolla Touring was built in April 2020 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.
As a flagship ‘wXb’ model, it features a half-leather trim, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, automatic headlights with auto high beams, a digital instrument cluster plus Apple CarPlay & Android Auto phone integration, climate control air conditioning, auto-folding side mirrors & keyless entry plus start.
Its second row of seating features ISOFIX mounting points for child seats. The vehicle comes with two keys and a full Toyota service history. It was also serviced upon arriving in Australia with specific 0W16 hybrid engine oil. It was purchased as a one-owner private vehicle from USS Tokyo (a Japanese auction house) in grade 4.5B condition.
It comes with two keys, a Japanese export certificate with odometer verification, Australian compliance and three months of NSW registration.
Quick facts
- 2020 Toyota Corolla Touring Hybrid wXb
- TOM’S exterior styling kit
- 29,150km
- 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid engine
- Automatic transmission / front-wheel drive
- Factory equipment: half-leather trim, pearl white paint, Toyota dash cam
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto, seven-inch infotainment system, nine-inch digital instrument cluster, USB connectivity
- Factory equipment: keyless entry + start, adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, lane keeping assist, speed sign recognition, automatic high beams, full LED headlights
- Huge boot space – 392 litres!
- Japanese service history + export certificate with odometer guarantee
- Two keys
- Vehicle serviced in Australia
- Price includes three months NSW registration
- Price includes Australia-wide vehicle compliance
- Price includes a NSW roadworthy
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