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by Anna Gray
Updated: August 09, 2021
Hybrid LE vs. L - [ 2020 B]
Toyota Corolla hybrid luxury edition and entry level models comparision
by Anna Gray
Updated: August 09, 2021
Toyota Corolla hybrid luxury edition and entry level models comparision
2020 Toyota Corolla
Shared features in both models:
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED tail and stoplights
Black front grille with sport mesh insert
Color-keyed outside door handles
Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
Hybrid LE
High-grade LED headlights
L
LED headlights
The sporty SE and XSE grades use triple J-shaped clearance lamps with LED light guides along with LED turn signals, creating a unique design signature. Corolla's headlights feature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and its LED taillights light up with an iconic look.
left: Hybrid LE standart headlights, right: L standart headlights (a same feature from LE model shown)
Hybrid LE
15-in. alloy wheels and P195/65R15 tires
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
L
15-in. styled steel wheels and P195/65R15 tires
Color-keyed power outside mirrors
Yet, they had to maintain ample space for practical, real-world use.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Hybrid LE
Metallic interior trim with chrome interior door handles and color-keyed door panel piping
Premium fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders
Two front and two rear cup holders
L
Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat
60/40 split fold-down rear seat
These descriptors, seemingly from the luxury car realm, inspired designers’ efforts when visualizing Corolla sedan’s cabin. The result is called “sensuous minimalism”.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Shared features in both models:
Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel
Hybrid LE
7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display with hybrid system power meter
L
4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display
A neat instrument panel lends an open, harmonious feeling thanks to its slimmer upper surface, with character lines that interlock with the door trim to convey an airy atmosphere. The Corolla sedan comes standard with a 4.2-inch thin film transistor (TFT) Multi-Information Display (MID), with an available 7-inch MID located between the high-grade tachometer and speedometer.
left: Hybrid LE standart instrument cluster, right: L standart instrument cluster (a same feature from LE model shown)
Hybrid LE
Audio — includes 6 speakers, 8-in. touch-screen
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic and trunk-release functions
Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter and push-button controls
Front and Console USB 2.0 ports
L
Audio — includes 6 speakers, 7-in. touch-screen
Intermittent windshield wipers
Air conditioning with dust and pollen filter
Front USB 2.0 port
As one example, the floor silencer pad is now one large piece, instead of many smaller elements.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Shared features in both models:
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0) with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Hybrid LE
Normal, Power and ECO driving modes
Hybrid Power Mode
L
The 2020 Corolla sedan features eight standard airbags and Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Hybrid LE
E-CVT
L
CVT
Increased use of micro polishing on gear teeth reduces cabin noise. New control logic improves acceleration feel when starting off, and improved shift feel makes this a stick shift you want to use.
left: Hybrid LE standart transmission, right: L standart transmission (a same feature from LE model shown)
Hybrid LE
1.8L / 121hp
California LEV 3
L
1.8L / 139hp
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
Temporary tire