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Toyota Corolla Sport (Hatchback)

Sporty 5-door executive hatchback combining low-slung TNGA chassis dynamics, sub-1,500 cc tax savings on 1.2T models, and up to 25.6 km/L hybrid efficiency.

Toyota Corolla Sport (Hatchback)
Mandai score
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,450,000
Years
2018-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Corolla Sport 1.8 Hybrid GZ / 1.2T GX / 1.8 Hybrid G

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Fuel consumption
25.6 km/L3.9 L/100km combined · about 1101 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 887 / 100 kmKSh 9 a km · KSh 8,866 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,375 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm – 140 mm
Boot space
352 L (1,020 L rear seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,300 kg (1.2T) / 1,370 kg (1.8 Hybrid)
Seats
5

Specifications

Engine
1.2L 8NR-FTS Turbo / 1.8L 2ZR-FXE Hybrid / 2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force
Power
116 hp (1.2T) / 122 hp combined (1.8 Hybrid) / 170 hp (2.0L)
Torque
185 Nm @ 1,500–4,000 rpm (1.2T) / 142 Nm (Engine) + 163 Nm (Motor) / 202 Nm (2.0L)
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD (1.2T)
0–100 km/h
9.3 sec (1.8 Hybrid) / 9.8 sec (1.2T) / 8.2 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
190 km/h – 205 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
25.6 km/L (1.8 Hybrid) / 16.5 km/L (1.2T Petrol) / 15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol)
City
23.5 km/L (1.8 Hybrid) / 13.8 km/L (1.2T Petrol) / 12.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol)
Highway
27.2 km/L (1.8 Hybrid) / 18.5 km/L (1.2T Petrol) / 17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol)
Tank size
43 L (1.8 Hybrid) / 50 L (Petrol)
CO₂ emissions
86 g/km (1.8 Hybrid) / 128 g/km (1.2T Petrol)

At a glance

Model
Toyota Corolla Sport Hatchback (E210 Series)
Production years
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS II)
Engine sizes
1,196 cc (1.2T) / 1,797 cc (1.8L Hybrid) / 1,986 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
10-Speed Simulated Super CVT-i / 6-Speed iMT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or 4WD
Ground clearance
135 mm – 140 mm
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / UK

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty relief (1.2T model): 1,196 cc engine sits in KRA's lower import tax baseline.
  • Exceptional 25.6 km/L hybrid efficiency: Ultra-low operating expenses in urban traffic and highway cruising.
  • Sharp TNGA chassis handling: Low center of gravity and independent rear multi-link suspension deliver precise cornering.
  • Aggressive hatchback styling: Wide stance, honeycomb front grille, LED triple-J headlights, and dual-tone roof options.
What’s not so good
  • Low 135 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps in Nairobi.
  • Modest boot space (352 L): Smaller cargo capacity compared to the Corolla Touring station wagon.
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