2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs 2018 Toyota Corolla iM
Athletic and affordable, the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback promises to take the automotive world by storm when it arrives in the summer of 2018. Set to replace the Toyota Corolla iM, the Corolla Hatchback will upgrade performance, fuel economy, style, safety and technology at every turn. Learn more about the latest edition of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback and its predecessor with this 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs 2018 Toyota Corolla iM comparison at Downeast Toyota.
When the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback arrives at Downeast Toyota this summer, it provides drivers with an athletic, budget-friendly hatchback that will upgrade your day-to-day drive. Available in two performance-tuned grades – SE and XSE – the Corolla Hatchback is built with Toyota New Global Architecture to upgrade performance, handling and design. With room for five passengers and 18 cubic feet of cargo space, the all-new Toyota Corolla Hatchback falls in line with the Corolla iM, which features 20.8 cubic feet of cargo space.
| 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | VS | 2018 Toyota Corolla iM |
| 168-Horsepower 2.0-Liter Four-Cylinder | Engine | 137-Horsepower 1.8-Liter Four-Cylinder |
| 6-Speed Intelligent Manual/Dynamic-Shift CVT | Transmission | 6-Speed Manual/CVTi-S |
| 8-Inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 | Standard Infotainment System | 7-Inch Display Audio |
| Available | Onboard Wi-Fi/Apple CarPlay | Unavailable |
What Are the Differences Between the Corolla Hatchback and Corolla iM?
Are you looking for a hatchback that is fun to drive and will not break the bank? You will find what you are looking for when you explore this 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs 2018 Toyota Corolla iM comparison. With a larger wheelbase and larger body, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback will improve passenger space and upgrades style with J-shaped Bi-Beam LED headlights, 18-inch wheels and a modern interior. Learn more about the differences between Toyota hatchback models at Downeast Toyota!
With performance as a focus, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback will deliver on all counts with a 168-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that features Toyota D-4S fuel injection and will make 151 pound-feet of torque. Married to a six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission or a fun-to-drive Dynamic-Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the Corolla Hatchback is expected to be more efficient than the Toyota Corolla iM. Armed with a stiffer, sport-tuned suspension, the Corolla Hatchback will deliver a memorable ride at every turn.
Under the hood, the Corolla iM features a 138-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that will earn 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway when paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission with Shift Mode that will mimic a seven-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with the six-speed manual gearbox, the Corolla iM will make 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
Technology is another aspect of the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback that sets the latest edition apart from its predecessor. A standard 8-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen display provides one-touch access to Apple CarPlay and onboard Wi-Fi Connect with the addition of Bluetooth, Scout GPS Link technology, Qi wireless charging and more. To further upgrade your drive, the Corolla Hatchback will add Toyota Safety Sense™ collision-prevention systems, a 7-inch Multi-Information Display and much more.
Visit Downeast Toyota this summer to get behind the wheel of the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback!
