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2027 Corolla

Toyota's compact car comes to Canada as a gas sedan, a hybrid sedan with available all-wheel drive, a hatchback and the 300 hp GR Corolla, with Canadian pricing from $25,520 MSRP, according to Toyota Canada. A research reference built around the questions Corolla shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The Corolla family covers four very different cars. The 2027 Corolla sedan uses a 169 hp 2.0L four-cylinder with a CVT, from $25,520 for the L to $33,510 for the XSE. The Corolla Hybrid sedan pairs a 1.8L engine with Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system for 138 net hp, and three of its four trims have all-wheel drive. The 2027 Corolla Hatchback runs from $25,770 to $31,858, and the rally-inspired GR Corolla, still a 2026 model, has a 300 hp turbo three-cylinder and GR-FOUR all-wheel drive from $50,045. All figures are from Toyota Canada's releases.

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Compare the Canadian Corolla lineup.

Starting MSRP as published by Toyota Canada. Sedan and Hatchback are 2027 models; the GR Corolla is a 2026 model. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2027 Toyota Corolla trim comparison

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QuestionCorolla sedanL, LE, SE, XSEFrom $25,520Corolla HybridLE, LE AWD, SE AWD, XSE AWDFrom $28,580Corolla HatchbackSE, SE Plus, SE Upgrade, XSEFrom $25,770GR CorollaCore, Premium MT, Premium ATFrom $50,045
PriceTrims and MSRPToyota Canada pricing: 2027 Corolla sedan and Hybrid (August 2026), 2027 Hatchback (July 2026), 2026 GR Corolla (November 2025).L $25,520
LE $26,700
LE Upgrade $28,916
SE $28,355
SE Upgrade $30,940
XSE $33,510
LE $28,580
LE AWD $30,080
SE AWD $32,375
XSE AWD $37,620
SE $25,770
SE Plus $27,668
SE Upgrade $29,298
XSE $31,858
Core $50,045
Premium MT $57,367
Premium AT $59,587
PerformanceEngine and outputToyota Canada.2.0L four-cylinder, 169 hp, 151 lb-ft1.8L four-cylinder hybrid (THS 5), 138 net hp2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder, 169 hp1.6L turbo three-cylinder, 300 hp, up to 295 lb-ft
TransmissionToyota Canada.CVTElectronically controlled CVTDirect Shift CVT with Launch Gear and 10 simulated stepsSix-speed manual (Core, Premium MT) or eight-speed automatic (Premium AT)
All-wheel driveToyota Canada trim names and GR Corolla release.No AWD trim listedLE AWD, SE AWD and XSE AWDNo AWD trim listedGR-FOUR AWD with front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials
FuelCombined fuel consumptionToyota Canada ratings. The GR Corolla release does not list a figure.Up to 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg US) (L)Up to 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US) (LE)6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US)Not listed
HighlightsWorth knowingToyota Canada.Six trims, from the L to the XSE60th Anniversary Special Edition based on the Hybrid SE AWD, 250 units, early 2027Toyota Safety Sense 3.0; 10.5-inch touchscreen new on XSE for 2027Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, 18-inch wheels, 12.3-inch digital display
Corolla sedan From $25,520
Trims and MSRPL $25,520
LE $26,700
LE Upgrade $28,916
SE $28,355
SE Upgrade $30,940
XSE $33,510
Engine and output2.0L four-cylinder, 169 hp, 151 lb-ft
TransmissionCVT
All-wheel driveNo AWD trim listed
Combined fuel consumptionUp to 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg US) (L)
Worth knowingSix trims, from the L to the XSE
Corolla Hybrid From $28,580
Trims and MSRPLE $28,580
LE AWD $30,080
SE AWD $32,375
XSE AWD $37,620
Engine and output1.8L four-cylinder hybrid (THS 5), 138 net hp
TransmissionElectronically controlled CVT
All-wheel driveLE AWD, SE AWD and XSE AWD
Combined fuel consumptionUp to 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US) (LE)
Worth knowing60th Anniversary Special Edition based on the Hybrid SE AWD, 250 units, early 2027
Corolla Hatchback From $25,770
Trims and MSRPSE $25,770
SE Plus $27,668
SE Upgrade $29,298
XSE $31,858
Engine and output2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder, 169 hp
TransmissionDirect Shift CVT with Launch Gear and 10 simulated steps
All-wheel driveNo AWD trim listed
Combined fuel consumption6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US)
Worth knowingToyota Safety Sense 3.0; 10.5-inch touchscreen new on XSE for 2027
GR Corolla From $50,045
Trims and MSRPCore $50,045
Premium MT $57,367
Premium AT $59,587
Engine and output1.6L turbo three-cylinder, 300 hp, up to 295 lb-ft
TransmissionSix-speed manual (Core, Premium MT) or eight-speed automatic (Premium AT)
All-wheel driveGR-FOUR AWD with front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials
Combined fuel consumptionNot listed
Worth knowingToyota Safety Sense 3.0, 18-inch wheels, 12.3-inch digital display

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Corolla shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 3,972 comments on MotorMouth's Corolla and Corolla Cross videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 915 comments across the Corolla and Corolla Cross videos, more than almost any other theme. Toyota Canada lists the 2027 Corolla sedan from $25,520 for the L, the Corolla Hybrid from $28,580 and the Corolla Hatchback from $25,770, with the GR Corolla from $50,045. One viewer comparing it with the Prius summed it up: "Like you said the price wise, Corolla is a winner."

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and compare the LE Upgrade and SE side by side, since they are close in price.

02

Gas or hybrid?

The hybrid question is the biggest theme in the data, raised in 972 comments. The Corolla Hybrid LE starts $1,880 above the gas Corolla LE and is rated up to 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US) combined, against up to 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg US) for the gas sedan, according to Toyota Canada. One shopper made up their mind after watching: "I was really on the fence about which one I wanted. After watching this, it's going to be the Corolla Hybrid."

Take this to your test drive

Work out your yearly kilometres and fuel cost, then ask the dealer to price the gas LE and Hybrid LE with the same options.

03

Do I need all-wheel drive?

Winter driving and all-wheel drive come up in 247 comments. In Canada, the Corolla Hybrid is offered as the LE AWD, SE AWD and XSE AWD, so AWD comes with the hybrid's fuel economy. The GR Corolla uses its own GR-FOUR all-wheel-drive system.

Take this to your test drive

Ask to compare a Hybrid LE and a Hybrid LE AWD, and budget for a set of winter tires either way.

04

Sedan or hatchback?

Space and rear-seat room come up in 152 comments, and styling in 643. The sedan offers the widest trim choice; the Hatchback seats five with a 60/40 split folding rear seat and rally-inspired styling, according to Toyota Canada. One passenger was surprised by the sedan: "It certainly did not feel small/tight and the fit & finish impressed me."

Take this to your test drive

Sit in the back of both, and fold the Hatchback's rear seat to see if your gear fits.

05

How much fuel will it use?

Fuel economy comes up in 274 comments. Toyota Canada rates the gas sedan up to 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg US) combined, the Hybrid LE up to 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US) and the 2027 Hatchback at 6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US). A Corolla Hybrid owner wrote: "It’s the perfect daily driver getting avg 54 mpg. Nothing fancy but the base sound system is surprisingly good. It’s a keeper!"

Take this to your test drive

Ask whether wheel size changes the rating on the trim you want, and reset the trip computer on your test drive.

06

What tech comes standard?

Interior and tech come up in 407 comments. The 2027 Corolla Hatchback includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an 8-inch touchscreen, and the XSE adds a 10.5-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauges for 2027, according to Toyota Canada.

Take this to your test drive

Pair your phone on the test drive, and ask which connected services are included and for how long.

07

How does it drive?

Engine and power come up in 377 comments. The gas sedan and Hatchback make 169 hp from a 2.0L four-cylinder, and the Hybrid makes 138 net hp, according to Toyota Canada. A new Corolla Hybrid owner wrote: "The seating is very comfortable and it handles much better than I expected."

Take this to your test drive

Drive the gas and hybrid versions on the same route, including a highway on-ramp.

08

What about the GR Corolla?

The GR Corolla is the performance member of the family, with a 300 hp 1.6L turbo three-cylinder, GR-FOUR all-wheel drive and a choice of six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic. Toyota Canada lists the 2026 model from $50,045 for the Core to $59,587 for the Premium AT.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for a test drive in both the manual and the automatic if you are undecided, and confirm availability, since dealers may hold few in stock.

Source ledger

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Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. Toyota Canada, Corolla 60th Anniversary Special Edition and 2027 Corolla pricing, August 18, 2026 2027 Corolla sedan and Corolla Hybrid trims and MSRP, engine output, transmissions, fuel consumption, AWD trims, 60th Anniversary Special Edition.
  2. Toyota Canada, What's New: The 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, July 9, 2026 2027 Hatchback trims and MSRP, engine, Direct Shift CVT, fuel consumption, seating, standard tech and safety, XSE features.
  3. Toyota Canada, What's New: The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla, November 18, 2025 GR Corolla trims and MSRP, engine output, transmissions, GR-FOUR AWD, standard equipment.
  4. MotorMouth audience research 3,972 comments on MotorMouth's Corolla and Corolla Cross videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Corolla and lightly cleaned for readability.

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