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.
Toyota Corolla vs Jetour T1 i-DM: the short answer
Corolla and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Corolla starts ZAR 99,700 cheaperCorolla from ZAR 590,200 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Maximum Power
Corolla103 kW
T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Corolla142 Nm
T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Corolla1798 cc
T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla25.6 km/l
T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla130 mm
T1 i-DM190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Corolla
1.8 HEV XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Corolla
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Corolla
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
T1 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
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 local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
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
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
2048 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Length
4630 mm
4705 mm
Width
1780 mm
1967 mm
Height
1435 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
948 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
930 mm
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1700 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
1455 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
1.1
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
-
Source Model Column
corolla
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Not Available
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Entry
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Entry
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
50W
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Rear Seat Split
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60/40
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
1 kW
250 kW
Combined Torque
1 Nm
530 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
18.4 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
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD/
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
21 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
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
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
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
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
12.3
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment Screen
12.3
15.6-inch
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12.3
15.6-inch
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
Sedan
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
25 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
-
Spec
Corolla
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
590200
689900
Starting Price Zar
590200
689900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and T1 i-DM comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla 46 vs T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: Corolla 59 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs T1 i-DM not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T1 i-DM leads by 5 points
Corolla and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
Corolla
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 67 pts for Corolla
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM leads. However, Corolla may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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