Overview
The Toyota Corolla is a C-segment sedan for buyers who want a conventional petrol four-door with five seats, a CVT automatic and familiar Toyota showroom backing. In Malaysia, the E210 facelift generation launched in 2023 and starts from RM144,800, with the range topping out at RM149,800.
Corolla in 2026 — what's new
The Corolla sedan carries on into 2026 unchanged, with no sedan-specific update in the latest news cycle. The current Malaysian range remains the 1.8G and 1.8 GR Sport, both using a 1.8 litre petrol engine with 137 hp, a CVT automatic and five seats. Recent Corolla-related news has centred on the Corolla Concept, GRMN Corolla hatchback and Corolla Cross updates, not a revised E210 sedan.
Variants (2)
RM144,800–RM149,800 · est. from RM1,480/mo
Which variant to buy
Most buyers should start with the 1.8G at RM144,800. The 1.8 GR Sport costs RM149,800, but both variants share the same 1,798 cc petrol engine, 137 hp output, CVT automatic and five-seat layout. On paper, the RM5,000 gap buys you trim, not extra power or a different drivetrain, so pay more only if the GR Sport look and equipment list are what you want.
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 137 hp
- Torque
- 172 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,798 cc
- Transmission
- CVT Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 470 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 137 hp
- Torque
- 172 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,798 cc
- Transmission
- CVT Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 470 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Attitude Black Mica Metallic
- Celestite Gray Metallic Metallic
- Platinum White Pearl Mica Pearl
- Red Mica Metallic Metallic
- Silver Metallic Metallic
- Attitude Black Metallic Metallic
- Platinum White Pearl Pearl
Toyota Corolla buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The Corolla sedan is a straightforward C-segment choice: petrol engine, CVT, five seats, two variants. It is not the cheap option. The Honda Civic starts lower at RM133,900, while the Proton S70, BYD Seal 6 and Aion ES undercut it by larger margins; the Peugeot 408 starts slightly higher at RM146,055. Buy it for the simple sedan format, not headline power or price advantage.
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Toyota Corolla sales in Malaysia
39 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #182 best-selling model this year.
Full Corolla sales data, month by month →Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Toyota Corolla FAQ
How much is the Toyota Corolla in Malaysia?
The Toyota Corolla is priced from RM144,800 for the 1.8G to RM149,800 for the 1.8 GR Sport in Malaysia.
Which Toyota Corolla variant should I buy?
Pick the 1.8G unless you specifically want the GR Sport trim. Both variants use the same 1.8 litre petrol engine, 137 hp output, CVT automatic and five-seat layout.
Does the Toyota Corolla sedan get a hybrid option in Malaysia?
No hybrid variant is listed for the Malaysian Corolla sedan range here. Both available variants use a 1,798 cc petrol engine with a CVT automatic.
What are the Toyota Corolla’s closest sedan rivals in Malaysia?
Same-class sedan rivals include the Honda Civic from RM133,900, Proton S70 from RM73,800, BYD Seal 6 from RM100,000, Aion ES from RM106,800 and Peugeot 408 from RM146,055.
