What's New in the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
The Corolla Sedan carries over unchanged for 2019. The Hatchback is all-new, however, and next year sees most of its same changes applied to the sedan.
Which Corolla is the Best?
Wait for the next-generation 2020 Corolla sedan or at least consider the new Corolla Hatchback. They're quite simply better cars. If you need something right now, and still desire the Corolla's variety of sensible attributes, we would opt for the LE Eco. For less than $1,000 over the base model, you get better fuel economy, a bit more power and worthwhile extra equipment like keyless entry and automatic climate control. We would also think twice about the SE and XSE -- they're all show and no go, with just some sportier trim and seats rather than actually adding performance enhancements as other Toyota SE trim levels do.
Find a Toyota Corolla for saleHow Much Does a 2019 Toyota Corolla Cost?
The 2019 Toyota Corolla is available in six trim levels: L, LE, LE Eco, SE, XLE and XSE. The entry-level
L ($18,700) starts with 15-in steel wheels with plastic covers, LED headlights, automatic highbeams, power accessories, air conditioning,
adaptive cruise control, a backup camera,
forward-collision warning and automatic braking, lane-departure warning and steering assist, a height-adjustable driver's seat, Bluetooth, a 6.1-in touchscreen, a USB port and a 6-speaker audio system. The
LE ($19,135) adds 16-in steel wheels with plastic covers, keyless entry, heated mirrors, automatic climate control and some nicer interior trim. The
LE Eco ($19,535) features the special 140-hp engine with improved fuel economy, aerodynamic tweaks (including a subtle rear spoiler) and eco-based tires, but otherwise it mostly shares the LE's equipment roster. You can have it with 15- or 16-in tires, but remember that getting the bigger ones hurts fuel economy by 1 mpg. The
SE ($20,645) adds 17-in alloy wheels, unique styling, more aggressively bolstered front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, different gauges, and Normal and Sport driving modes. With the optional 6-speed manual transmission, it also includes a sunroof, passive entry and push-button start, and Toyota's
Entune 7-in touchscreen that includes a smartphone app-based navigation system and satellite and HD radios. These can be added to CVT-equipped SE Corollas by way of the SE Premium package. The
XLE ($22,135) reverts to the LE's styling and interior, but adds 16-in alloy wheels, additional LED lighting elements, a sunroof, passive entry and push-button start, an 8-way power driver seat, SofTex vinyl upholstery, heated front seats and the 7-in Entune touchscreen. The
XSE ($22,880) essentially adds the XLE's niceties to the SE. A Premium package available on the LE and LE Eco add alloy wheels and the 7-in Entune system. A sunroof is included with that package on the LE Eco and can be added separately on the LE version. The XLE and XSE can be equipped with a full navigation system integrated within Entune.