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Toyota Corolla Touring
Sleek modern station wagon combining TNGA platform handling, 29.0 km/L hybrid efficiency, and sub-1,800 cc KRA duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Toyota Corolla TouringMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,600,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Corolla Touring WxB / G-X / S / Hybrid WxB
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
29.0 km/L3.4 L/100km combined · about 1247 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 783 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 7,826 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,495 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,460 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm (155 mm Trek)
180 mm
Boot space
392 L (expandable to 800+ L with seats flat)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,330 kg (Hybrid WxB)
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.8L 2ZR-FXE 4-Cylinder Hybrid / 1.2L 8NR-FTS 4-Cylinder Turbo
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
122 hp (1.8L Hybrid combined) / 116 hp (1.2L Turbo) / 140 hp (1.8L Petrol)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
142 Nm (Engine) + 163 Nm (Electric Motor) / 185 Nm (1.2L Turbo)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD or E-Four Electric AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec (1.8L Hybrid) / 9.9 sec (1.2T)
7.3 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
29.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 17.2 km/L (1.2L Turbo) / 15.8 km/L (1.8L Petrol)
13.5 km/L
City
27.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 14.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)
11.0 km/L
Highway
30.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 19.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
43 L (Hybrid) / 50 L (Petrol)
66 L
CO₂ emissions
89 g/km (Hybrid)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Corolla Touring (E210 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Station Wagon
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (8NR-FTS Turbo / 2ZR-FAE), Hybrid (2ZR-FXE e-CVT)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,196 cc (1.2T) / 1,797 cc (1.8L Hybrid / Petrol) / 1,986 cc (2.0L)
1,991 cc
Transmission
Super CVT-i / e-CVT / 6-Speed iMT Manual
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / E-Four AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
130 mm (Standard) / 155 mm (Trek Edition)
180 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM Spec)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Outstanding 29.0 km/L fuel efficiency on 1.8L Hybrid: Ultra-low daily running expenses in Nairobi city traffic.
- TNGA-C Chassis Handling: Significantly improved ride comfort, cornering precision, and acoustic dampening over older Fielders.
- Premium WxB Trim Aesthetics: Dark chrome front grille, 17-inch smoked alloy wheels, synthetic leather sport seats, and HUD projector.
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.0: Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection, Lane Tracing Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control standard on most trims.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket, saving huge customs duties.
- Refined 9G-TRONIC transmission: 9 gear ratios deliver smooth acceleration and quiet 1,400 rpm highway cruising.
- Prestige cabin craftsmanship: Artico leather upholstery, Burmester surround audio, and MBUX infotainment.
What’s not so good
- Lower 130 mm ground clearance: Low front chin overhang requires careful driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- Slightly tighter rear boot depth vs. boxy Fielder.
- Firmer ride on 19/20-inch AMG rims: AMG Line low-profile tires transmit road firmness over unpaved estate roads.
- Specialized Mercedes maintenance: Demands MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil and specialized Star Diagnostic scanners.