2023 vs 2024 Toyota Corolla

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Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

2023

Nothing that 2024 lacks.

2024

Nothing that 2023 lacks.

Both years

  • Steering shaft, 2023–2024

    What to check: Ask whether recall 24V878000 was done, and feel for any clunk or looseness in the steering.

    Toyota recalled 2023–2024 Corollas and Corolla Hybrids because the steering intermediate shaft may have cracked in manufacture and could break away from the steering column.

    NHTSA

Recalls

2023

  • 23V480000 2023

    A poorly welded connection in the steering column's spiral cable can separate and switch off the driver's airbag. NHTSA

  • 25V040000 2023

    The earlier steering column repair may have been done wrongly, leaving a poorly welded connection that can switch off the driver's airbag. NHTSA

2024

Nothing that 2023 lacks.

Both years

  • 24V708000 2023–2025

    A software error in the skid control computer can cut power brake assist when turning a corner. NHTSA

  • 24V878000 2023–2024

    The steering intermediate shaft may have cracked in manufacture and can break, letting the shaft come away from the steering column. NHTSA

  • 25V595000 2023–2025

    An instrument panel software error at start-up may stop it showing the speed, brake and tire pressure warnings. NHTSA

What changed between

After 2023, up to and including 2024.

  1. 2024The Nightshade Edition returns. Edmunds

What it came with

2023

Trims
GR Corolla Morizo Edition (2023) Toyota, a published reference

2024

Trims
GR Corolla Premium (2024–2026) A published reference

Both years

Engines
2.0L four-cylinder, Dynamic Force Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference, 1.8L hybrid (2020–2026) Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference, 1.6L turbo three-cylinder, GR Corolla (2023–2026) Toyota, a published reference
Transmissions
CVT Toyota, a published reference, eCVT (2020–2026) A published reference, 6-speed manual (iMT) Toyota, a published reference
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive A published reference, eFour all-wheel drive (2023–2026) Edmunds, a published reference, GR-Four all-wheel drive (2023–2026) Toyota, a published reference
Body styles
Sedan (2020–2026) A published reference, Hatchback Edmunds, a published reference
Trims
LE Edmunds, SE Edmunds, XLE Edmunds, XSE Edmunds, GR Corolla Core (2023–2026) Toyota, a published reference, GR Corolla Circuit Edition (2023–2024) Toyota, a published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Colors

2023

  • Smoke (matte) 1M1, 2023 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)

2024

  • Blue Flame 8W9, 2024 An owners' registry (unofficial)

Both years

  • Super White 040, 2019–2026 Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Wind Chill Pearl 089, 2021–2026 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Classic Silver Metallic 1F7, 2019–2026 Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Celestite Gray Metallic 1K3, 2020–2026 Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic 1G3, 2021–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Underground 1L7, 2023–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Heavy Metal 1L5, 2023–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Midnight Black Metallic 218, 2019–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Black 202, 2023–2026 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Inferno 4Y8, 2023–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Ruby Flare Pearl 3T3, 2022–2026 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Supersonic Red 3U5, 2023–2026 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Finish Line Red 3U9, 2022–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Blue Crush Metallic 8W7, 2020–2026 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Blueprint 8X8, 2020–2026 Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)

What owners and buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

2023

Nothing that 2024 lacks.

2024

Nothing that 2023 lacks.

Both years

  • Sought after: Ranked second of twelve All years One source so far

    SlashGear ranks the 12th gen second of twelve, for the TNGA platform's better handling, the hatchback's manual with the 2.0L, the Hybrid and the GR Corolla. SlashGear