2026 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Hybrid Elite
1.8L hybrid with the 12.9-inch screen, sunroof and 4.17 L/100 km
- Output
- 101 kW
- WLTC
- 4.17 L/100 km
1 / 4Photos of China-market 2026 Corollas (source: Autohome). Wheels and equipment differ by trim — ask sales for real photos of your unit.
The 1.8L Hybrid Flagship is the best-equipped 2026 Toyota Corolla sold in China. Its 1.8L 8ZR engine and 70 kW motor give 101 kW (137 PS) combined through an E-CVT, on the facelifted body with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. It adds 225/45 R17 tyres, a 12.9-inch touchscreen on a Snapdragon 8155P chip, an 8.8-inch digital cluster, power sunroof, six speakers and 50 W wireless charging. WLTC fuel use is 4.45 L/100 km. Dealers order it as the showroom hybrid; companies choose it for managers and chauffeur work.
Best for: Premium dealer stock, executive and chauffeur cars, buyers who want the full feature list with hybrid economy.
China-market configuration data for this trim.
| Body type | Compact sedan |
|---|---|
| Car type | Self-charging petrol-electric hybrid (HEV) |
| Engine | 1.8L 8ZR-FXE |
| Engine output | 72 kW (98 PS) |
| Engine torque | 142 N·m |
| Electric motor | 70 kW · 185 N·m |
| Combined system output | 101 kW (137 PS) |
| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Length × width × height | 4,710 × 1,780 × 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel tank | 43 L |
| WLTC combined fuel use | 4.45 L/100 km |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Seats / doors | 5 seats, 4 doors |
|---|---|
| Steering | Left-hand drive |
| Tyres | 225/45 R17 |
| Centre touchscreen | 12.9″ · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155P |
| Instrument display | 8.8″ |
| Sunroof | Power tilt-and-slide sunroof |
| Air conditioning | Automatic |
| Speakers | 6 |
| Wireless phone charging | 50 W, front |
| Parking camera | Reversing camera |
| Driver assistance | Toyota Pilot (Level 2) |
| Recommended fuel | 92 RON |
| Emission standard | China 6 |
| China launch | 12 December 2025 |
Cabin photos for this engine family. Screen size, seat trim and audio vary by trim — see the spec table above.


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Both have the 12.9-inch screen and sunroof. The Flagship moves to 17-inch wheels and adds six speakers and wireless charging; the Elite uses 16-inch wheels and uses slightly less fuel (4.17 vs 4.45 L/100 km).
No. Like every Corolla Hybrid it is self-charging. The battery is charged by the engine and by braking.
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