Overview

THERE are three certainties in life: death, taxes and the Toyota Corolla being comparable to white goods … but not anymore. No, immortality is still not a thing, and governments haven’t stopped lining their pockets. Instead, Australia’s best-selling small car has had a massive change of heart.

The Corolla now rides on Toyota’s TNGA platform, and if its Camry and C-HR siblings are anything to go by, that can only mean good things for driver engagement. So, is the hatchback finally ready to mix it with the best in its class? We test its ZR Hybrid flagship to find out.