Toyota unveils near-production Corolla concept with multi-powertrain

Toyota unveiled a near-production concept for the next-generation Corolla on the opening day of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, signaling a major design and engineering reset for the compact nameplate that has been sold in multiple forms worldwide since 1966. The concept previews a sharply reworked four-door sedan shape, a heavily digitalized interior and a multipowertrain strategy that includes full electric, plug-in hybrid, full hybrid and internal combustion options.

The concept departs from the current model’s conservative lines with a sleeker, edge-focused body, full-width LED light bars front and rear, a descending beltline and an integrated ducktail-style spoiler. Frameless door windows, pronounced shoulder lines and large 21-inch multi-spoke wheels give the prototype a more premium stance. Unusual details include what appear to be three fuel or charge inlets two on the front fenders and one at the rear driver side which Toyota appears to be using to illustrate flexible packaging for different drivetrains.

Inside, the cabin moves away from physical toggles toward touch-sensitive keys clustered around a digital instrument cluster, with many controls positioned...