Introducing the 2027 Toyota Corolla

2027 Toyota Corolla

2027 Toyota Corolla at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood

The 2027 Toyota Corolla gives Lakewood Ranch drivers an efficient, well-equipped sedan with straightforward performance, useful passenger space, and an extensive collection of standard safety technology. Every gas Corolla sedan pairs a 169-horsepower 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while fuel economy reaches an EPA-estimated 32 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 35 mpg combined on the LE. Shoppers can choose among LE, SE, and XSE trims.

For drivers comparing 2027 Toyota models in Lakewood Ranch, the team at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood covers the Corolla’s exact interior and exterior dimensions, cabin amenities, performance specifications, multimedia and connected features, Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 technology, packages, and trim differences. That makes it easier to see why the Corolla remains worth considering among Toyota sedans for commuters.

Interior Specs and Features

The 2027 Corolla seats five and provides an EPA interior volume of 88.6 cubic feet, along with a 13.1-cubic-foot trunk. A 60/40 split fold-down rear seat gives you more flexibility for longer items, while its center armrest incorporates two cup holders. Families also get child-protector rear door locks and LATCH equipment with lower anchors on both outboard rear seats and tether anchors at all rear seating positions.

Interior Features

  • Automatic climate control with a dust and pollen filter and push-button controls
  • Rear-window defogger with timer
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • Overhead console with maplights
  • One-touch auto up/down front and rear power windows
  • Center-console storage

A glove compartment, front- and rear-door storage pockets, and front and rear cup holders are also standard.

Additional Interior Highlights

  • LE seating: Fabric-trimmed seats with a six-way adjustable driver’s seat and four-way adjustable front passenger seat
  • SE seating: Sport seats with sport fabric inserts, a six-way adjustable driver’s seat, and four-way adjustable passenger seat
  • XSE seating: Heated SofTex®-trimmed front sport seats with sport fabric inserts and an eight-way power driver’s seat
  • Steering wheels: Tilt/telescopic designs with audio, MID, Bluetooth®, voice-command, cruise-control, and lane-assistance controls
  • Smart Key System: Standard on SE and XSE and included in the available LE Premium Package

SE and XSE add metallic interior trim with chrome interior door handles. The XSE gets a leather-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shifters, while SE uses a leather-trimmed wheel without paddle shifters. Illuminated vanity mirrors are standard on SE and XSE and included with a package on LE. Automatic engine shutoff, power door locks with automatic locking, a digital clock, and an integrated backup camera with projected path are standard across all three trims.

Exterior Dimensions and Features

At 182.3 inches long, 70.1 inches wide, and 56.5 inches high, the Corolla keeps sedan proportions that work well for commuting, parking, and everyday driving around Lakewood Ranch. Its 106.3-inch wheelbase supports its five-passenger cabin, while 5.3 inches of ground clearance keeps the car low to the road.

Wheels and Tires

  • 16-inch steel wheels with covers and P205/55R16 all-season tires
  • Available 16-inch alloy wheels in Premium Package
  • 18-inch graphite-finished alloy wheels with P225/40R18 all-season tires
  • Spare tire

LE exterior equipment includes a black front grille, LED headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, intermittent windshield wipers, and color-keyed power mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor indicators. SE and XSE add a sport mesh gloss-black grille, LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights, LED accent lighting, heated power mirrors, variable intermittent wipers, and a single exhaust with dual chrome tips. SE has gray metallic sport side rocker panels and a color-keyed rear spoiler, while XSE adds gray metallic sport side rocker panels and a rear spoiler. XSE also includes a power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade. Color-keyed door handles, LED taillights and stop lights, and a color-keyed shark-fin antenna are included across the lineup. SE and XSE offer two-tone paint with an Inked roof and corresponding black window trim and shark-fin antenna.

Available exterior colors

  • Blueprint
  • Wind Chill Pearl*
  • Ice Cap
  • Ruby Flare Pearl*
  • Underground
  • Classic Silver Metallic

Inked and Celestite are also available. SE and XSE expand the choices with Ice Cap with Inked roof*, Ruby Flare Pearl with Inked roof*, Blueprint with Inked roof*, Wind Chill Pearl with Inked roof*, Classic Silver Metallic with Inked roof*, Celestite with Inked roof*, and Underground with Inked roof*. *Premium-cost color.

Performance and Fuel Economy

Every 2027 Corolla gas sedan uses the same 2.0-liter Dynamic Force DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. Direct and port injection help the engine produce 169 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. A CVT sends power to the front wheels, and Toyota recommends 87-octane unleaded gasoline or higher. Fuel capacity is 13.2 gallons.

EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy

  • City: 32 mpg (LE); 31 mpg (SE, XSE)
  • Highway: 41 mpg (LE); 40 mpg (SE, XSE)
  • Combined: 35 mpg (LE); 34 mpg (SE, XSE)

An independent MacPherson strut front suspension with a stabilizer bar is standard. LE uses a torsion-beam rear suspension, while SE and XSE receive a multi-link rear suspension with a stabilizer bar. Also included is electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and solid rear disc brakes, ABS, and an automatic Electric Parking Brake.

Performance Specs

  • 35.6-foot curb-to-curb turning circle
  • 10.8-inch front discs
  • 10.2-inch solid rear discs
  • 2,955-pound curb weight (LE); 3,110 pounds (SE); 3,150 pounds (XSE)

Technology and Connected Features

The Corolla’s technology changes by trim and package, but smartphone integration and multiple charging points make the core setup useful for everyday driving.

  • Toyota Audio Multimedia: 8-inch touchscreen on LE and SE; 10.5-inch touchscreen standard on XSE and available with the SE Premium Package
  • Smartphone connectivity: Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
  • Audio: Six speakers, with an available nine-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with amplifier and subwoofer on XSE
  • Device charging: Two front and two rear USB-C ports, plus Qi-compatible wireless charging standard on XSE and available on LE and SE
  • Connected services: Service Connect, Safety Connect®, Wi-Fi Connect, Drive Connect, and Remote Connect capabilities

SiriusXM® includes a three-month trial with the multimedia systems. Service Connect and Safety Connect® include five-year trials, subject to network and subscription terms.

  • Wi-Fi Connect: Includes an AT&T hotspot and Integrated Streaming compatibility with Apple Music® and Amazon Music, with a trial of up to 30 days or 3GB
  • Drive Connect: Includes a three-month trial featuring Cloud Navigation, Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with “Hey, Toyota,” and Destination Assist
  • Remote Connect: Includes five-year trials on SE and XSE, with functionality dependent on trim, subscription, and 4G network availability.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 is standard across LE, SE, and XSE, giving every 2027 Corolla a common foundation of active driver-assistance technology.

  • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
  • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
  • Lane Tracing Assist
  • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Proactive Driving Assist
  • Road Sign Assist

Also included are Automatic High Beams and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

Additional Standard Equipment

  • Hill Start Assist Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Three-point seatbelts at every seating position
  • Adjustable front shoulder anchors

Every Corolla also has 10 airbags, Whiplash-Injury-Lessening front seats, high-tensile-strength steel body panels, front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones, side-impact door beams, an energy-absorbing collapsible steering column, and a head-impact protection structure.

Shop the 2027 Corolla at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood

If you’re comparing sedans at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood, the 2027 Toyota Corolla offers three distinct gas-powered trims, up to an EPA-estimated 41 mpg highway, 13.1 cubic feet of trunk space, and Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 across the lineup. Visit Gettel Toyota of Lakewood in Lakewood Ranch, FL, to compare Corolla trims, available packages, colors, cabin technology, and features in person, and schedule a test drive.

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Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listing in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.