However, the twelfth generation was announced in 2018 and refreshed in 2022, so perhaps it is time for something fresh – especially since the competition is not sitting still and Honda will soon introduce the refreshed 2025 Civic and Civic Hybrid in America. Speaking of the region, after a wave of reveals last year, up until now Toyota hasn’t announced anything new for 2024.
Certainly, we anticipate the arrival of the 2024 Tacoma i-Force Max and 2024 Land Cruiser at dealerships. The company has also already unveiled its first 2025 model year variants for the new Camry and the first-ever Crown Signia crossover SUV. Nonetheless, the company needs a hit to kick off the year’s profits – and a completely new 2025 or 2026 Corolla certainly fits the bill.
If the Japanese automaker is not making any moves in the real world, no worries; the creative realm of digital car content creators is not dormant. For instance, the talented individuals at the AutoYa info channel on YouTube have envisioned the CGI appearance of the upcoming 2025 Toyota Corolla (XIII). According to the host, this new version might take inspiration from the 2025 Camry and only offer a hybrid powertrain, or the company could also include a PHEV option like on the Prius Prime.
Meanwhile, the channel’s digital artist was busy depicting the speculative design of the upcoming compact series – primarily in sedan form. It seems that while the popular Corolla is a favorite subject for vehicular CGI in alternate universes, it’s also difficult to pinpoint the potential styling changes, and opinions on the appearance vary. In this instance, the virtual artist opted for a unique approach with headlights influenced by the Prius, Camry, and Crown, and a rear design that is simply an evolution of the current model. On the other hand, the front fascia is also peculiar as the lower bumper now serves as the radiator grille with movable slats.
The rest of the digital rendering is fairly conventional, though. As always, the channel’s video showcases the exterior design of the proposed project – this time with and without open doors, followed by a comparison between the old and new rear perspectives, a quick glimpse at the interior design, and ample opportunity to display the unofficial color options – both inside and out. So, what are your thoughts? Will Toyota unveil a completely new Corolla (at least in sedan form) this year, or will it wait to see the impact of the 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid on sales before revealing the next iteration?
According to the Source autoevolution.com