2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is the most successful and best-selling model in the collective history of the automobile industry. Our manufacturing partner continues to improve the Corolla for the current model year, even though it was almost completely redesigned in 2020. A comparison of the 2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla will show potential customers just how seriously they take the model because of all of the upgrades that have been introduced. Visitors to the Lexington Toyota showroom will find a new accessory package (Apex Edition), additional smartphone connectivity, more airbags and engine start/stop. Independent online reviewers lauded the 2021 Corolla for its extensive list of standard safety features, smartly designed cockpit and excellent fuel economy. 

Lexington Toyota customers can start the pre-ordering process for the 2021 Toyota Corolla today by calling, 781-325-8558. 

The last several model years have proven a nearly immutable fact in the automotive industry, buyers want to be able to integrate their devices into their daily commutes.

Toyota has answered that call by providing a cutting-edge infotainment system in most of its lineup. The 2021 Toyota Corolla will finally be able to count itself among those on that list. All 2021 Corolla model trim grades will be equipped with both the Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ suites of applications. Only the iOS-compatible system was available in the redesigned 2020 model.

The 2021 Toyota Corolla also comes equipped with a Wi-Fi hotspot and compatibility with the Amazon digital home assistant. 

For the 2021 model year, Toyota has added the Apex Edition to the Corolla lineup. It will use the same powertrain employed by the SE and XSE trims. However, the 2021 Corolla Apex Edition will also offer improved suspension parts, a more aerodynamic profile and optional summer performance tires. 

All 2021 and 2020 Toyota Corolla models that are for sale or lease at Lexington Toyota will use one of two available engine options. Base models (L, LE, XLE) will use a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine that will make 139 horsepower and 126 pound-feet of torque. The rest of the lineup (SE, XSE, Nightshade, Apex) has a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, four-cylinder under the hood that will produce 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque.