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by Rine Geaz
Updated: March 22, 2021
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE - [ 2020 A]
Toyota Corolla sport edition and hybrid luxury edition models comparision
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE exterior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Wheels difference
SE CVT
18-in. machined alloy wheels with dark gray-painted accents and P225/40R18 tires
Hybrid LE
15-in. alloy wheels and P195/65R15 tires
For the first time, 18-inch wheels are on the menu, standard on the SE and XSE grades. The available 18-in. machined alloy wheels, the largest ever offered for Corolla, add to its unapologetic profile.
left: SE CVT standart wheels (a same feature from XSE model shown), right: Hybrid LE standart wheels
Taillights difference
SE CVT
LED tail and stoplights with smoked sport trim
Hybrid LE
LED tail and stoplights
All 2020 Corolla sedan models use LEDs, the type and style varying by model grade. The sporty grades feature smoked outer light lenses..
left: SE CVT standart taillights, right: Hybrid LE standart taillights
Front grill difference
SE CVT
Sport mesh dark gray metallic front grille
Hybrid LE
Black front grille with sport mesh insert
Highlighted by its honeycomb mesh grille, Corolla's lower, wider, more aggressive stance stands out for all the right reasons.
left: SE CVT standart front grill, right: Hybrid LE standart front grill
Outside mirrors difference
SE CVT
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
Available: Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
Hybrid LE
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
left: SE CVT standart outside mirrors (a same feature from SE (6MT) model shown), right: Hybrid LE standart outside mirrors
Other exterior features difference
SE CVT
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) accent lighting
Dark gray metallic sport side rocker panels and color-keyed rear spoiler
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
Hybrid LE
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Yet, they had to maintain ample space for practical, real-world use.
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE interior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Front seats difference
SE CVT
Premium sport seats with sport fabric inserts with 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
Hybrid LE
Premium fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
The SE and XSE grades’ front seats offer thin, yet broad shoulder supports, evocative of a competition bucket seat, which overlap solid and thick side bolsters to achieve enhanced holding performance. Seating materials include standard cloth or, in higher grades, SofTex.
left: SE CVT standart front seats, right: Hybrid LE standart front seats
Other interior features difference
SE CVT
Available: Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade
Hybrid LE
These descriptors, seemingly from the luxury car realm, inspired designers’ efforts when visualizing Corolla sedan’s cabin. The result is called “sensuous minimalism”.
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE multimedia & convinience
2020 Toyota Corolla
Instrument cluster difference
SE CVT
4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display
Hybrid LE
7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display with hybrid system power meter
Featuring rich graphics, the easy-to-read MID can be custom configured by the driver and offers intuitive operation to access information for the audio and multimedia systems, navigation system, vehicle information including fuel efficiency and tire pressure, the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), and other important parameters and system settings. With the larger display, the driver can switch between analog and digital speedometer styles.
left: SE CVT standart instrument cluster (a same feature from LE model shown), right: Hybrid LE standart instrument cluster
Other multimedia & convinience features difference
SE CVT
Available: Audio Plus—includes 8-in. touch-screen, Sirius XM, HD Radio
Available: Audio Plus and JBL w/Clari-Fi—- includes 9 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier, 8-in. touch-screen
Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters
Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and trunk-release functions and remote illuminated entry
Available: 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
Hybrid LE
Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel
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
As one example, the floor silencer pad is now one large piece, instead of many smaller elements.
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE safety & driving
2020 Toyota Corolla
Driving modes difference
SE CVT
Normal and Sport driving modes
Sport Mode
Hybrid LE
Normal, Power and ECO driving modes
Hybrid Power Mode
Press down on Corolla Hybrid's Power Mode button to increase its throttle response for a more exciting drive. Press down on the available Sport button to enable Sport Mode.
left: SE CVT standart driving modes (a same feature from XSE model shown), right: Hybrid LE standart driving modes
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.
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE tech details
2020 Toyota Corolla
Transmission difference
SE CVT
CVT sport
Hybrid LE
E-CVT
For those who want to shift for themselves, the 2020 Corolla sedan offers an intriguing choice with the all-new 6-speed iMT (intelligent manual transmission. High-speed, high-response gear-shifting technology, using a multiplate wet clutch, switches power from the gearset to the CVT’s belt and pulleys.
left: SE CVT standart transmission, right: Hybrid LE standart transmission
Other tech details features difference
SE CVT
2.0L / 169hp
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
Temporary tire
Hybrid LE
1.8L / 121hp
California LEV 3
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