The specs

Model:

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

2-litre four-cylinder, 168 horsepower front-wheel drive

6-speed manual radar cruise, lane departure alert, heated seats, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, heated steering wheel, push-button start, backup camera, blind spot monitoring, automatic lights, automatic climate control

excellent styling, great feature content for the money, easy on fuel, great manual transmission, good ride quality on rough roads

Engine: Drivetrain: Transmission: Features: What’s hot: What’s not:

some shoppers will wish for more cargo space (Corolla Hatchback SE with Upgrade Package) $23,980

As tested: