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

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1987
Trim	GR Sport [Bi-tone]
Price	£36,245
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	4380 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
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
Full Digital 12.3" TFT Digital Combimeter
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 view camera with guidelines
Smart entry and push button start with GR Logo
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

6 speakers
AM/FM radio
DAB Digital radio
Front USB-C in centre console
Front USB-C in dashboard
Smart voice assist/ Voice recognition
USB and Aux in connectors + 12V front outlet

Exterior Features

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

Interior Features

2 Shopping bag hooks in luggage compartment
3 rear height adjustable headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke partially perforated 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 GR sport batch
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
Fabric/synthetic leather upholstery
Forward tilting 2nd row seats
Front and rear bottle holders
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear GR Sports floor mats
Front console box
Front cup holders
Front head restraints
Front overhead assist grips
Front passenger seat
Front sliding synthetic leather armrest
Gloss black gear shift console
GR Sports seats with partial leather bolsters
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
Luggage compartment mat
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
Pollen filter
Power adjustable lumbar support on driver seat
Power window switches with satin chrome inserts
Rear armrest
Rear cupholder
Rear overhead assist grips
Rear passenger coat hooks (2)
Red stitching on gear shift
Red stitching on steering wheel
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 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
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
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
Black locking wheel nuts
Power door locks
Power passenger window lock
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Trim

GR Sport interior and exterior styling
Satin chrome dashboard inserts
Soft touch texture on upper dashboard
Stitching on lower dashboard

Wheels

18" 10 spoke dark grey machined face alloy wheels
Star shaped centre wheel caps with black surrounds
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.8
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.155
HC	0.014
HC+NOx	0.012
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.002
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	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	136
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	86
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	93
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	86
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	80
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	88
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	80

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	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	65.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	63.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	65.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	74.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	68.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	74.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	80.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	72.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	80.7

General

Generation Mark	11
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
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	10 SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1460 mm
Length	4380 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

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