Toyota Corolla: Model Will Have Basic Hybrid Version Against BYD King: See What It Will Be Like

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Published on 04/05/2025 at 23:19

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Toyota Is Preparing To Launch The Most Accessible And Efficient Version Of The Hybrid Corolla, Aiming To Conquer A New Audience And Challenge Competitors In The Mid-Size Sedan Market With Hybrid Engines In Brazil.

Toyota is about to launch a more accessible hybrid version of the Corolla in Brazil, aiming to directly compete with the recently arrived BYD King, which has gained prominence in the mid-size sedan segment.

According to the portal Autos Segredos, the new version, named Corolla GLi Hybrid, is expected to debut in September 2025, offering a more economical option for Brazilian consumers interested in hybrid vehicles.

Toyota launches the GLi Hybrid version of the Corolla, more accessible and efficient, to compete with the BYD King in the hybrid sedan market. (Image/ reproduction)

Corolla GLi Hybrid: New Entry Option

The Corolla GLi Hybrid will be equipped with the same powertrain as the Altis Hybrid version, combining a 1.8 flex engine with 98/101 hp with two electric motors that together deliver up to 122 hp.

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Competitive Price And Focus On Direct Sales

Currently, the Corolla Altis Hybrid Premium is sold for R$ 199,990, while the BYD King ranges between R$ 175,800 and R$ 181,800, depending on the version.

With the introduction of the GLi Hybrid, Toyota aims to offer a more accessible hybrid model, with an estimated price around R$ 170,000.

Additionally, for direct sales aimed at taxi drivers, fleet owners, and people with disabilities (PcD), Toyota offers discounts of up to 18%, which could reduce the price to approximately R$ 140,000.

BYD King: The New Competitor In The Market

The BYD King arrived in Brazil in 2024, offering two plug-in hybrid versions: GL and GS.

Both combine a 1.5 gasoline aspirated engine with an electric motor, resulting in combined powers of 209 hp and 235 hp, respectively.

The GL version has an 8.3 kWh battery, while the GS has an 18.3 kWh battery, providing electric ranges of 55 km and 80 km, respectively.

In terms of consumption, Inmetro recorded that the BYD King can reach up to 44.2 km/l in the city and 36.7 km/l on the highway when using both engines.

These numbers surpass those of the Corolla Hybrid, which achieves 18.5 km/l in the city and 15.7 km/l on the highway with gasoline.

Equipment And Dimensions

The BYD King GL comes equipped with a 12.8-inch multimedia center, an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel, a wireless phone charger, a sound system with six speakers, a 360° camera, front and rear parking sensors, in addition to six airbags.

The GS version adds electric adjustment for the passenger seat, a sound system with eight speakers, headlights with integrated daytime running lights, internal ambient lighting, and dual-zone air conditioning.

In terms of dimensions, the BYD King is larger than the Corolla, measuring 4.78 meters in length, 1.84 meters in width, and 1.49 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 2.72 meters.

The King’s trunk has a capacity of 450 liters, while the Corolla accommodates 470 liters.

And you, do you believe that Toyota’s strategy will be enough to maintain leadership in the hybrid mid-size sedan segment in Brazil? Share your opinion in the comments!

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Toyota Corolla: Model Will Have Basic Hybrid Version Against BYD King: See What It Will Be Like

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