2024 Toyota Corolla Icon Touring Sports CVT 1.8 VVT Hybrid from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Excellent

Faults:

Nothing whatsoever, car has low miles and been looked after well.

General Comments:

This modern Corolla estate hybrid offers economy and reliability. I have been using this as a taxi the past year and it has been excellent.

A little more expensive to buy than the Suzuki Swace I had before, but visually identical. I guess Toyota offers more badge cred and equipment options for the money. Worth it long term, but these cars are much the same.

Not as spacious in the rear as you might think, but gets passengers and their luggage in no problem. Up front is very smooth and refined however - spacious and plenty of gadgets to play with, and I do enjoy driving this car.

Interior is comfortable and has all the modern phone connect features you could want. Electric everything, touch screen is easy to use.

Good looking exterior in grey with Toyota alloys. My car has the rear windows tinted.

Petrol Hybrid is the way to go (self charging); I'd never go fully electric or plug in hybrid. This 1.8 engine can do it all - economical and powerful when needed, or seamlessly goes to electric when moving slow in town. Super economy.

Overall it's like the perfect car if all you want is reliability and transport. Would be a great car for anyone, not just taxi drivers! This Toyota Corolla or the Suzuki Swace are a good choice, both are much the same.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th July, 2026