Japanese auto giant Toyota was the first to say its 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is a “much-changed car,” and we can’t help but agree. After treating its stylish 2023 Corolla Hatchback with a stirred-not-shaken set of updates, the new Corolla Sedan gets more sweeping changes to make it equally at par with the eleventh-gen Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, and the Mazda3, to name a few.

It’s hard to go wrong with the Corolla, but whether the 2023 updates are enough to prevent buyers from flocking to Mazda or Honda showrooms is hard to tell.

2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan: What’s New"

Toyota has ditched the base Corolla L trim, including its lethargic yet fuel-efficient 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. All 2023 Toyota Corollas now have a 2.0-liter Dynamic Force four-banger with 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque. Toyota didn’t clarify if the six-speed manual will still be available for the new Corolla sedan. Still, we’re sure the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is making a return.
The new Corolla’s fuel-sipping nature is a strong point, but you wouldn’t mistake it for a humdrum compact sedan with its sportier countenance. It now has standard LED daytime running lights, an updated rear bumper, and new design alloy wheels ? the Corolla SE and XSE get updated 18-inch Gloss Graphite rims. Meanwhile, the Corolla SE and XSE grades have a sculpted front bumper, redesigned headlights (that Toyota claims ...