2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Model Review - Phoenix, AZ

What's New for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback?

The Toyota Corolla Hatchback remains the same for 2025. The Corolla Hatchback still has plenty of features to enjoy, including many standard driver safety aids and a smooth, comfortable ride. The Corolla Hatchback handles nicely, too, and it has a great fuel economy. If you're looking for a car with a bit more space for storing luggage and gear, the hatchback's design comes in handy.

What Are the 2025 Corolla Hatchback Trims & Features?

The 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is available in three trim levels: SE, Nightshade Edition and XSE.

The base trim level of the Corolla Hatchback is the SE. The SE seats five people. You'll get many standard amenities even with the entry-level Corolla Hatchback, including LED headlights and 16-inch alloy wheels. Heated power mirrors are also standard. Inside, the SE has automatic climate control, a push-button start, and a keyless entry system. The back seats have a split-folding design, and for technology, the SE includes an eight-inch infotainment display screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The Nightshade is the mid-level trim for the Corolla Hatchback family. The Nightshade Edition features a cosmetic change with a black roof, a black grille, and other black accents, including side mirrors, badges, and a grille surround. This trim has alloy wheels with a custom bronze finish.

The top trim in the lineup is the XSE. Alloy wheels are standard, and this trim focuses primarily on interior enhancements. You'll get a dual-zone climate control system with the top trim, along with a larger infotainment display located in the instrument cluster. The XSE has heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver's seat. A wireless charging pad is added to the XSE, along with a premium JBL sound system.

How Much Horsepower Does the 2025 Corolla Hatchback Have?

One engine powers all three trims of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The Corolla Hatchback uses a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that generates 168 horsepower. All trims have a continuously variable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive is the standard drivetrain.

What Safety Features Does the 2025 Corolla Hatchback Include?

The Corolla Hatchback's standard safety package includes the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of aids including lane departure warning, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, and a lane-keeping system. All trims have airbags as well. The XSE trim adds some additional safety features, including blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning.