Some of the best Toyota Corollas ever built are also some of the newest. Model years 2018 through 2021 represent a series of excellent vehicles, defined by exceptional reliability and a stark lack of serious complaints and problems. In fact, three of those four years were named IIHS top safety picks, scoring the highest marks in nearly every category for passenger safety and vehicle structural integrity.
The 2018 and 2019 model years are available with a 1.8-liter engine capable of between 132 and 140 horsepower, depending on trim options, and all models come with either a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a six-speed manual. Model years 2020 and 2021, on the other hand, allow drivers to choose between the 1.8-liter four-cylinder motor and a 2.0-liter engine, while a hybrid option is also available with a 1.8-liter motor and slightly reduced power outputs.
Each of the four model years covered in this section have excellent reviews from consumers and experts, and none of them are known for severe problems or excessive recalls. Furthermore, these newer Corollas have some of the lowest numbers of driver complaints out of any Corolla generation to date, and each model year is highly rated on various review sites, like Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book.
