If you’re looking for the ideal vehicle for a nature trip with your significant other or planning an extended weekend in the mountains with your family, a big or small four-wheeled friend will always be at your service. Let’s take a closer look at each type.
The Toyota Corolla hatchback is the ideal modern car that truly shines in urban environments. However, that doesn’t mean it’s afraid to venture beyond populated areas—in fact, quite the opposite. Under the hood, you’ll find a 1.8-liter full-hybrid gasoline engine, the 2ZR-FXE, which produces 90 kW (122 hp) at 5200 rpm. The 142 Nm of torque is nicely complemented by the e-CVT automatic transmission. As Toyota is known for, comfort is well taken care of with dual-zone climate control, heated seats, and a touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Last but not least, it features a reasonably sized trunk with 361 liters of capacity.
The last sentence leads us to the more spacious type. While it remains an ideal modern car, it truly shines in nature with a full trunk. The compact wagon often serves as the main vehicle ideal for the aforementioned family trip. There’s plenty of legroom and width. Whether it’s skis, a stroller with groceries, or an Ikea wardrobe, you don’t need to worry about fitting it into the 596-liter trunk. The engine is identical to the hatchback version: a 1.8-liter full-hybrid four-cylinder with e-CVT automatic transmission. The infotainment system is also similar, with both models featuring lane-tracing assist (LTA) and an obstacle avoidance system (ICS).
