Toyota is preparing the thirteenth generation of the Corolla, which will feature a redesigned interior and a new electrical architecture. Unlike the centralized systems adopted by competitors like Tesla, Toyota plans to split the vehicle's electrical framework into four distinct groups: driver-assist technology, cabin controls, body electronics, and motion control.
This modular approach allows the manufacturer to customize systems for various powertrain configurations. The upcoming lineup is expected to include traditional internal combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric versions, depending on the specific market requirements.
The automaker is currently developing a new family of 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter inline-four engines, which are designed to be lighter and more efficient than the current 2.0-liter 169-horsepower and 1.8-liter hybrid units. The 1.5-liter engine is expected to power the compact model.
The current twelfth-generation Corolla has been in production since 2018. Toyota is expected to unveil the next generation next year, with the US market launch potentially arriving as a 2028 model year vehicle.
