Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid Saloon (2023) review
Feb 2023:
The Toyota Corolla saloon has been updated alongside the rest of the line-up.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2023:
The Toyota Corolla saloon has been updated alongside the rest of the line-up.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2023:
Does the updated Toyota Corolla estate make sense in GR Sport spec?
(International first drive review)
Feb 2023:
Toyota has tweaked its hybrid hatchback for 2023 - still a winner?
(International first drive review)
Jan 2023:
The new Toyota Prius is stunning to look at, but what's the plug-in hybrid like to drive?
(Prototype review)
Nov 2022:
Toyota could be onto a winner with its new Corolla Cross hybrid SUV.
(Irish review)
Oct 2022:
The new Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid SUV takes a sensible approach.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2022:
Toyota's smallest car gets a crossover flavour, but is it the bargain it once was?
(Irish review)
Jun 2022:
Toyota's new zero-emission SUV is likely to be a popular choice among Irish car buyers.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2022:
Does a manual gearbox add to the Supra's appeal, or does it detract from an already well sorted sports car?
(International first drive review)
May 2022:
The GT86 replacement gets more power, but is the new Toyota GR86 sports car more appealing as a result?
(International first drive review)
Apr 2022:
Toyota has updated its Camry saloon to keep it fresh as more buyers go for hybrid power.
(Irish review)
Mar 2022:
Is Toyota's distinctive C-HR up to the GR Sport treatment?
(Irish review)
Feb 2022:
The performance and refinement of the new plug-in hybrid Toyota RAV4 lift it beyond the mass market.
(Irish review)
Feb 2022:
We test drive a prototype of the 2022 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV.
(Prototype review)
Feb 2022:
In creating the Aygo X, Toyota blends crossover and city car in one interesting mix.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2021:
Can the new Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid take on the likes of the Ford Puma and Opel Mokka crossovers?
(International first drive review)
Jun 2021:
A Toyota Supra without an inline-six engine? Is that really a Toyota Supra at all?
(International first drive review)
Mar 2021:
Toyota has launched the large seven-seat Highlander SUV in Ireland.
(Irish first drive review)
Mar 2021:
Does the Toyota GR Yaris stack up on Irish roads? We think you know the answer...
(Irish review)
Feb 2021:
Toyota's Yaris becomes more stylish, more sophisticated and, in Premier Hybrid form, quite expensive.
(Irish review)
Jan 2021:
Toyota's expansion of its electrified offerings now includes a plug-in hybrid RAV4.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2020:
Toyota updates the Hilux pick-up, drafting in a bigger engine for 2021.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2020:
It's a 261hp, four-wheel-drive, Toyota Yaris, and it's bloody epic.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2020:
The new Toyota Yaris is brilliant, even with its lowliest petrol engine.
(Irish first drive review)
Apr 2020:
You can now add a little more pizazz to your hybrid Toyota Corolla, in the form of the GR Sport trim level.
(Irish review)
Apr 2020:
We get to stretch the legs of the new Toyota Supra coupe on Irish roads for the first time.
(Irish review)
Apr 2020:
Toyota has given the polished C-HR crossover an update for 2020. It’s hybrid-only now, which suddenly makes sense.
(Irish review)
Jan 2020:
Toyota's best-selling car comes with a great weight of expectation. Can it match up in real-world conditions?
(Irish review)
Sep 2019:
The Toyota RAV4 has gone all-hybrid, with attitude. Should this SUV be on your shortlist?
(Irish review)
May 2019:
The Toyota Supra is back, and it's damn good.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2019:
The Camry returns to Irish shores, but has it been worth the 15-year wait for it to come back?
(Irish review)
Feb 2019:
It's the 12th generation of the best-selling car of all time, and the latest Toyota Corolla estate is excellent.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2019:
Toyota gives the Corolla a hybrid powertrain, plus an all-new chassis. How does it compare to the Focus and Golf?
(International first drive review)
Jan 2019:
Toyota’s RAV4 is back, and this time it’s all-hybrid. Can the SUV back up its dramatic new looks with dramatic performance?
(International first drive review)
Dec 2018:
The Toyota Aygo comes well-equipped and performs well on city streets, but is that enough?
(Irish review)
Nov 2018:
The Toyota Auris is no more; we get behind the wheel of the brand-new Corolla hatch, in 2.0-litre hybrid format no less.
(Prototype review)
Oct 2018:
The Camry is returning to Irish roads next year, after more than a decade's absence. We've nabbed a drive of a US model.
(Quick spin)
Sep 2018:
It's been a long time coming. Was the new Supra worth the wait?
(Prototype drive)
Aug 2018:
There's a hybrid revolution afoot and Toyota’s C-HR is in the vanguard.
(Irish review)
Aug 2018:
Yes, the Toyota Land Cruiser has been updated, but worry not: it’s still a mighty workhorse.
(Irish review)
Jun 2018:
Tiny Toyota Aygo gets a big update, but it still feels behind the best in the class.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2018:
New Yaris GRMN shows that Toyota hasn't forgotten how to make a cracking performance car.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2017:
Toyota's mains-augmented hybrid is impressive, but is it worth the extra over the standard car?
(Irish review)
Sep 2017:
Much improved Toyota Yaris Hybrid is an ideal urban warrior, but it is pricey.
(Irish review)
Aug 2017:
The Toyota C-HR shows why you don't need a diesel SUV.
(Irish review)
Apr 2017:
The new Toyota Yaris Hybrid gets a new look and some mechanical tweaks to keep it relevant.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2017:
More electric range and clever tech for Toyota's plug-in version of the Prius hybrid.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2017:
There's a raft of updates for the Toyota GT86 for 2017 - we've tested it.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2016:
Toyota's Qashqai rival majors on style and driving engagement, and this 1.2 petrol turbo is more fun than the hybrid.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2016:
Toyota's striking new C-segment SUV, the C-HR, drives as good as it looks.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2016:
The Toyota Proace Verso arrives with a variety of seating arrangements.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2016:
Toyota returns to the LCV segment with an all-new Proace van, in three sizes.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2016:
When it comes to pick-up trucks, there is one name that stands out more than any: the Toyota Hilux. But can the latest model stay ahead of the competition?
(Irish review)
Aug 2016:
Toyota adds hybrid technology to its updated RAV4 crossover.
(Irish review)
Jul 2016:
Bigger, with more pulling power and smarter than ever, the Toyota Hilux pick-up gets revised.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2016:
We've never really liked the Toyota Prius hybrid, but the latest model is a revelation.
(Irish review)
Feb 2016:
Improvements in efficiency and refinement boost all-new Toyota Prius hybrid.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2016:
Facelifted and given hybrid tech, does Toyota's RAV4 win our hearts?
(International first drive review)
Oct 2015:
Toyota ups its game with an updated Auris that is now a more serious contender.
(Irish review)
Oct 2015:
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? We review a hydrogen fuel cell powered Toyota.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2015:
New look, new interior and new engine: enough for the Toyota Avensis to keep pace with rivals?
(Irish review)
Jun 2015:
Sharper looks, a smoother ride and a new petrol engine for the Toyota Auris.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2015:
Much has changed with the Toyota Avensis, but key to it is a new 1.6-litre diesel engine.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2015:
Is Toyota's Verso family hauler too plain for its own good?
(Irish review)
Jan 2015:
Toyota has given the Yaris more than just a simple nip and tuck.
(Irish review)
Sep 2014:
Grenoble gets the Toyota i-Road first, but not before we put it through its paces.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2014:
Proving to be more than a quick nip and tuck, the new Toyota Yaris comes in for a significant update
(International first drive review)
Jun 2014:
Beneath the daring looks of the new Toyota Aygo lies a compelling rival to the best cars in the class.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2014:
Toyota's updated Verso MPV gains a BMW 1.6-litre diesel engine. We drove it.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2013:
Can an updated Toyota Corolla saloon at last get our hearts racing?
(Irish review)
Oct 2013:
Toyota stretches the Auris to make the 'Touring Sports' estate, but it is the ride that impresses most...
(Irish review)
Aug 2013:
With 200,000 Corollas sold in Ireland to date it's no wonder Toyota rates the new model. Do we?
(Irish first drive review)
Aug 2013:
We finally get our hands on the diesel version of Toyota's new Auris estate. What's it like?
(Irish first drive review)
Jul 2013:
The Toyota Auris grows to estate size and offers unique-in-class hybrid powertrain.
(International first drive review)
May 2013:
The Prius adds length and girth to become, for the first time, a family seven-seater.
(Irish review)
Apr 2013:
Has the reinvented Toyota Auris got a chance against the best in class?
(Irish review)
Apr 2013:
The new Toyota RAV4 is much more refined and better to drive than before - spacious and well priced too.
(Irish review)
Nov 2012:
Toyota's Auris gets a new look, a new interior and a chassis that deserves more than a mention.
(Irish first drive review)
Aug 2012:
We've driven the Prius+, a seven-seat hybrid MPV coming to Ireland in 2013.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2012:
The sports car of the moment couldn't be much good on Irish roads. Could it?
(Irish review)
Jun 2012:
Will the Yaris Hybrid be both the best Yaris and the best Toyota hybrid when it arrives?
(International first drive review)
May 2012:
First road drive in the simply brilliant Toyota GT86 coupé.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2012:
No other sports car is as eagerly anticipated as the Toyota GT 86. We drive it.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2012:
We've already tried Toyota's updated Avensis abroad. How does it fare on Irish soil?
(Irish review)
Dec 2011:
We drive the even cleaner version of one of Ireland's best-selling cars, the Toyota Avensis.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2011:
The Toyota Land Cruiser is legendary. We've tried the latest and there is a lot to like.
(Irish review)
Feb 2011:
Toyota's Verso-S goes lightweight to take on Meriva and ix20.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2010:
Highlight of the update to the versatile RAV4 is its new 2.2-litre D4-D engine.
(Irish review)
Aug 2010:
Though you may not notice it at first, the updated Toyota Auris is significantly improved.
(Irish review)
May 2010:
International First Drive: Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
(International first drive review)
Apr 2010:
Despite its age, the Toyota Yaris is still considered to be one of the better small superminis on the market.
(Irish review)
Apr 2010:
The Corolla may be the motoring equivalent of white goods, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
(Irish review)
Apr 2010:
Toyota can't lose if it slaps an Avensis badge on a new car, but thankfully the latest version has a lot more to offer than just its reputation.
(Irish review)