A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
E2 starts ZAR 250,300 cheaperCorolla from ZAR 590,200 · E2 from ZAR 339,900
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Specification
Corolla
E2
Maximum Power
Corolla103 kW
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
Corolla142 Nm
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
Corolla1798 cc
E2Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla25.6 km/l
E2Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Corolla130 mm
E2161 mm
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Toyota Corolla
1.8 HEV XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Corolla
E2
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Sedan
Hatchback
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
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Vehicle Type
Sedan
Hatchback
Spec
Corolla
E2
Length
4630 mm
4135 mm
Width
1780 mm
1805 mm
Height
1435 mm
1580 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
375 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1300 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
440 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
4 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
997 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
948 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
882 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
E2
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
E2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
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Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
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Source Model Column
corolla
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Unlocking
Smart Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Entry
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Walk Away Lock
Smart Entry
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Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
E2
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
Electric motor
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
103 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
39.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
325 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
25 min
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
E2
Gearbox
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD/
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
E2
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
21 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
15.2
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
E2
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Mechanical rear child safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Rear seats
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Electronic anti-theft system
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Electronic anti-theft system
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Corolla
E2
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Spec
Corolla
E2
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
E2
Infotainment System
12.3
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
8.8-inch LCD
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12.3
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
Corolla
E2
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
Body Type
Sedan
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
E2
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Corolla
E2
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16-inch alloy wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
E2
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Corolla
E2
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Corolla
E2
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
Corolla
E2
Ownership Role
Top
top
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
590200
389900
Starting Price Zar
590200
389900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and E2 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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