The 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is one of the most affordable hybrids on sale. We're not expecting any changes to the 2025 Corolla, and this sedan's value proposition remains the same. It's easy to drive and reliable and gets great fuel economy. Unfortunately, it's also our lowest-rated hybrid sedan. And while its low starting price may be appealing, we think it's worth it to spend a bit more for a better vehicle if your budget allows. Its gas engine is quite weak, the technology inside the vehicle is dated, and it's less roomy than competitors.
Edmunds spotlight: The Prius problem
As we noted, the Toyota Corolla is our lowest-rated hybrid sedan — and some of its toughest competition comes from within the company. The Toyota Prius was recently redesigned and, in addition to its more appealing styling, is one of our highest-rated hybrids. Its starting price is a bit steeper than the Corolla but when equally optioned that price gap shrinks. That makes the Corolla much less appealing for all but the most price-conscious shoppers.
Competitors to consider
As mentioned, the Prius is still the standard-bearer for hybrid vehicles. It was recently redesigned, and in addition to sleek, dare we say cool, exterior, it also got more power. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is also a good pick if you're aiming to save some cash. It's priced a few thousand dollars higher than the Corolla to start but undercuts some of the other (and better-rated) competition. It also comes with Hyundai's generous warranty and a lot of standard features.