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White dash, seats available on XSE grade of '19 Corolla hatch, but car lacks bolder interior colors.
Cargo room grows for '19, as suspension engineers moved rear shock absorbers forward. Car's 18.0 cu.-ft. behind second row lags Civic Hatch, although exceeds Golf.
All-black interior bland, with just minor decorative flourishes in subtle white stitching, metal-look trim.
New, larger grille may be a turnoff to some buyers. However, thin upper grille similar to outgoing Corolla iM.
Interesting geometric fish scales-type pattern on black cloth seats, although placed strangely so as to be covered while sat on.
Hatch area lower than before as C pillar rakes more forward and less upright.
Corolla Hatch becomes second Toyota to offer Apple Carplay. In general, newer Toyota touchscreens are easier to navigate than old ones.
Rear seat legroom still is to be determined, but cramped from our experience for taller passengers. Center-seat head restraint adjusts to accommodate taller people, however.
Triple J LED headlamps new for '19 and make car's face, say designers.
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