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Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2.0 Hybrid 178 Excel 5dr CVT [Bi-tone]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1987
Trim	Excel [Bi-tone]
Price	£37,080
Battery Capacity	1.8
Engine Power - BHP	178
Acceleration	7.4
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	60.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	106
Length	4370 mm
Width	1790 mm
Height	1460 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	313 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1385 kg

Driver Convenience

10.5" Multimedia display screen
12.3" multi information screen
Adjustable speed limiter
Blind spot monitor and safe exit assist
Bluetooth telephone connectivity
Colour multi information display with 3D
Connected car functionality upgrade, tracker, remote status and e-care
Drive mode select (Eco, Normal)
Driver monitoring camera
E-call
Electrically assisted power steering
EV drive indicator
Front and rear parking sensors with auto brake
Full Digital 12.3" TFT Digital Combimeter
Head up Display
Intelligent clearance sonar
Key reminder warning
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) switch on steering wheel
Lane departure alert - LDA
Memory on adjustable speed limiter
MyT connected services
Proactive driving assist (PDA)
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear view camera with guidelines
Smart entry and push button start
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and wired android auto
Tailgate
Toyota remote services
Toyota smart connect multimedia system
Toyota smart connect navigation
Wireless charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double wishbone rear suspension
Gasoline particulate filter
MacPherson front suspension
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

AM/FM radio
DAB Digital radio
Front USB-C in centre console
Front USB-C in dashboard
JBL Premium sound system with 8 speakers
Rear USB-C device charger
Smart voice assist/ Voice recognition
USB and Aux in connectors + 12V front outlet
USB connector

Exterior Features

Adaptive automatic high beam system (AHS)
Adaptive headlights
Aerofins on rear window
Anti-jam protection on power windows
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlight levelling system
Auto headlights
Auto up and down function on all power windows
Automatic folding mirrors
B - Pillar in Black
Bi-tone black roof
Black door mirrors
Black door moulding
Black meshed lower front grille
Black side air vents
Black surround on lower front grille
Black toyota logo in front
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured front spoiler
Body coloured outside door handles
Body coloured rear bumpers
Body coloured shark fin antenna
Chrome window frames
Electrochromatic mirror
Follow me home headlights
Gloss black upper front grille
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED High mounted stop light
LED multi beam headlights
LED rear combi lights with LED lightguide
Noise reduction layer on front windows
Noise reduction layer on windscreen
Piano black diffuser
Power adjustable heated door mirrors
Power front windows
Power rear windows
Rain sensing wipers
Rear bumper decoration with chrome plated inserts
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear under guard with chrome ornament
Rear window defogger
Rear window wiper
Reverse tilting door mirrors
Satin chrome insert on front air vents
Satin chrome insert on front door assist grips
Satin chrome inserts on rear passenger air vents
Time adjustment on intermittent wiper
Turning signal integrated indicators in door mirrors
Unique grille pattern
Unique lower skirt
Unique side rocker with black insert
UV-filter on driver and passenger windows

Interior Features

12v power outlet - front
2 Shopping bag hooks in luggage compartment
3 rear headrests - integrated in centre
3 rear height adjustable headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke synthetic leather steering wheel
4 tie down hooks in luggage compartment
60/40 split folding rear seat
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) switch on steering wheel
Adjustable speed limiter switch on steering wheel
Aluminium door scuff plates with corolla badge
Audio, multi-info and telephone switches on steering wheel
Black armrest on centre console box
Boot light
Boot underfloor storage
Clean air filter
Driver and front passenger personal light
Driver and passenger seatback pockets
Driver and passenger sun visor with mirror and light
Dual zone automatic air conditioning with ECO mode switch
Electric lumbar support for passenger
Forward tilting 2nd row seats
Front and rear cup and bottle holders
Front and rear door pockets
Front console box
Front floor mats
Front head restraints
Front overhead assist grips
Front passenger seat
Front sliding synthetic leather armrest
Front sports seats
Gloss black gear shift console
Heated front seats
Illuminated entry system in room lamp
ISOFIX child restraint system
Leather gear shift with satin chrome on gear shift console
LED centre room light
Manual height adjustable for driver and front passenger seat
Manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Manually sliding driver seat
Manually sliding front passenger seat
Nanoe-X air purifier
Paddle shifts
Parcel shelf
Perforated leather upholstery
Pollen filter
Power adjustable lumbar support on driver seat
Power window switches with satin chrome inserts
Rear air conditioning
Rear air vents
Rear armrest
Rear overhead assist grips
Rear passenger coat hooks (2)
Remote air conditioning
Satin chrome insert on steering wheel
Satin chrome inserts on centre air vents
Satin chrome inside door handles
Satin chrome surround on heater control panel
Satin chrome surround on multimedia
Satin chrome surround on speedometer
Single compartment glovebox
Sliding armrest on centre console box
Slow opening glovebox with lights
Synthetic leather gear shift knob
Textile floor mats
USB charger rear
USB-C Cable
Voice recognition switch on steering wheel
Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) feature (active headrest) for seats
White ambient lighting on open tray and front cup holder

Packs

Toyota safety sense 3 pack - Corolla

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Adjustable driver and front passenger seat belt extender to top anchor point
Anti lock braking system + Electronic brake force distribution
Brake assist function
Child locks on rear doors
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
Electronic parking brake
Emergency brake light signal (EBS)
Front passenger airbag on/off switch
Front seatbelt reminder
HAC - Hill start assist control
Rear seat belt reminder
Rear seat reminder alert
Safety kit
Seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 7 airbags - dual driver, dual side curtain, side impact and driver knee airbags
Traction control
Tyre pressure warning system

Security

Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
Alarm with motion sensor and immobilizer
Locking wheel bolts
Power door locks
Power passenger window lock
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Trim

Satin chrome dashboard inserts
Soft touch texture on upper dashboard
Stitching on lower dashboard
Stitching on upper dashboard

Wheels

18" 5 double spoke dark grey machined face alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit
Unique wheel finish with red wheel cap

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.8
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.155
HC	0.017
HC+NOx	0.012
Noise Level dB(A)	65
NOx	0.002
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	106
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	106
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	96
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	100
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	96
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	87
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	93
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	87
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	81
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	88
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	81

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1987
Compression Ratio	14.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	80.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	97.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	57.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High	65.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	63.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	65.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	72.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	68.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	72.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	78.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	72.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	78.5

General

Generation Mark	11
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.4
Engine Power - BHP	178
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	190
Engine Torque - RPM	4400
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1460 mm
Length	4370 mm
Wheelbase	2640 mm
Width	1790 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	43
Gross Vehicle Weight	1910 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1004 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	313 l
Max. Loading Weight	525 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	450
Minimum Kerbweight	1385 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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