Toyota's Corolla range has long been a favourite of buyers over the years and it has added a new variant to the family for 2019.

The hatch currently sports a completely new and aggressive look, still retaining some of the design DNA from the model it replaces - the Auris.

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Under the bonnet, things are simple and economical with the use of a fuel sipping 1.2 litre engine. The sedan, which will arrive locally from next year, will receive a stronger 125kW 2.0 litre option.

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Pricing starts from R336 800 while it is still unconfirmed whether a GRMN version will be available for the local market.