Yes, the new Prius is outstanding, but folks can find a more affordable, nearly as efficient car in the Corolla Hybrid. The Corolla Hybrid's closest competitor is the hybrid version of the Hyundai Elantra, though buyers may compare it against other Toyotas like the Corolla Cross Hybrid and Prius, as well the Kia Niro hatchback.

We don't see Toyota making any dramatic changes to the 2025 Corolla Hybrid compared to last year's model. The current generation was launched for 2020 and refreshed for 2023, so the general expectation is that we won't get a full redesign until 2026.

The Corolla Hybrid serves as a compact, impressively efficient four-door that's more accessible than the Prius alternative, but with one major sacrifice compared to the Prius: performance. We know 0-60 mph times aren't at the top of the priority list for most small hybrid shoppers, but the Corolla Hybrid is so slow that it could get in the way of merging or passing—you'll notice the lackluster performance.

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