Toyota is shaking things up for its 2023 Corolla Hatchback. It?s still part of the twelfth-gen variant that arrived in 2019, and while a refresh of sorts benefited the 2022 Corolla Hatchback, the car really debuted with virtually zero changes. This time around, however, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback receives a nip-tuck and new light fixtures inherited from the GR Corolla hot hatch.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: What?s New"

The 2023 Corolla Hatchback has new front and rear bumpers, new headlights and taillights, and new alloy wheel designs across the board. Other significant changes include new paint colors, Blue Crush Metallic and Inferno. The two-tone paint scheme remains available and consists of a standard black metallic roof. Toyota has yet to declare officially if the sinister SE Nightshade trim is returning for 2023. Otherwise, expect the 2023 Corolla Hatchback in two trim levels: SE and XSE.
On a sour note, Toyota got rid of the six-speed manual option, as all 2023 Corolla Hatchbacks will have a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters and 10 virtual gears.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. Photo: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Powertrain & Fuel Economy

The Corolla Hatchback is soldiering on with Toyota?s 2.0-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine with direct injection and variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust valves. It pumps out an engaging 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque thanks ...