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.
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Decision summary
Toyota Corolla vs iCAUR V23: the short answer
Corolla and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
V23 starts ZAR 70,300 cheaperCorolla from ZAR 590,200 · V23 from ZAR 519,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla
V23
Maximum Power
Corolla103 kW
V23100 kW
Maximum Torque
Corolla142 Nm
V23180 Nm
Engine Size
Corolla1798 cc
V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla25.6 km/l
V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla130 mm
V23190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
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
V23
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
V23
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
V23
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.
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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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
2026
Production Status
active
Published
Segment
Sedan
Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
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Vehicle Type
Sedan
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Corolla
V23
Length
4630 mm
4220 mm
Width
1780 mm
1915 mm
Height
1435 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
2085 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
350–650 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
948 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
970 mm
Spec
Corolla
V23
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
V23
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Standard
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Power air conditioner
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
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Engine Start Stop
Standard
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Standard
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
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
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
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
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Spec
Corolla
V23
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
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
100 kW
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
180 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Rear axle
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
210 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
11 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
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
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
V23
Gearbox
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
FWD/
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
Corolla
V23
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
21 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
Corolla
V23
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
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
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
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ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Corolla
V23
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Spec
Corolla
V23
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather seats
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Foldable second-row seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way power adjustment
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
Leather
Spec
Corolla
V23
Infotainment System
12.3
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
7
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
15.4 in
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
15.4 in
Connected Services
Standard
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Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
15.4 in
Spec
Corolla
V23
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
V23
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Approach Angle Deg
-
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle Deg
-
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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
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Wading Depth Mm
-
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Spec
Corolla
V23
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19 in
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
Corolla
V23
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 in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Spec
Corolla
V23
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Corolla
V23
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
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CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
Corolla
V23
Ownership Role
Top
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
590200
519900
Starting Price Zar
590200
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and V23 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 V23 42.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: Corolla 59 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs V23 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
V23 leads by 4 points
Corolla and V23 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
V23
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
Corolla
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR V23
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 67 pts for Corolla
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 leads. However, Corolla may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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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