Which 2021 Toyota Corolla Trim Is Right For Me?

Apr 6, 2021

Find the Perfect 2021 Toyota Corolla Trim For You!

If you are looking for a dependable Toyota sedan for your New Bern commutes, the new 2021 Toyota Corolla is a top-notch choice as a stylish yet affordable daily driver. In the 2021 model year, Toyota has added a handful of new style options and features that make the Corolla even more dependable, safe, but also stylish. The new Toyota offers nine different trim levels for this new Corolla sedan, each differentiated by stunning exterior and interior styling, safety and technology features, and power options. Still, trying to figure out which new 2021 Corolla trim is the right fit for you? Let’s take an in-depth look at each 2021 Corolla trim level available at our Toyota dealership to find which best fits your lifestyle needs.

1. Toyota Corolla L
The 2021 Corolla L is the base-level trim offered on the new Toyota Corolla. Powered by a 1.8-Liter 4 Cylinder engine, the new Corolla L produces up to 139 horsepower and achieves MPG estimates of 30/38 city/hwy. Included on this trim are some incredible standard features including:

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0)
Including Traction Control, Anti-Lock Brake System, Smart Stop engine technology, and Vehicle Stability Control
7-inch touchscreen with a 6-speaker system
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa integration
LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights
60/40 split fold-down seat

2. Toyota Corolla LE
Living up to its name, the new 2021 Toyota Corolla LE or Luxury Edition boasts more premium features than that of the base model L. The all-new 2021 Corolla LE features luxurious amenities and exterior elements including:

Automatic climate control
Color-matched heated power outside mirrors
8-inch infotainment screen upgrade
Remote keyless entry system

3. Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE
Also available is a Corolla LE Hybrid Option, adding bold eco-friendly details and hybrid engine technology producing impressive MPG estimates of 53/52 City/Hwy. The all-new 2021 Toyota Hybrid LE comes standard with some premium features like:

Hybrid Power Model
7-inch Color TFT Multi-Information Display
Smart Key System With Push Button Start
And More!

4. Toyota Corolla XLE
The new XLE trim could be a good option to choose from if you’re looking for even more from your new Toyota car or sedan. The 2021 Corolla XLE sedan includes several more premium interior features plus added safety & technology, including:

Power tilt/sliding moonroof with a sliding sunshade
16-inch alloy wheels
Entune Audio Plus
With an 8-inch infotainment display including connected navigation
SofTex trimmed heated front seats with sport fabric inserts
LED accent lights, bumper integrated Daytime Running Lights and multi-LED headlights
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)

5. Toyota Corolla SE
Providing a sportier option, the 2021 Corolla SE upgrades to a 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder engine with standard sport mode. More features included on the Corolla SE include:

Dynamic-Shift CVT with paddle shifters
Premium sport seats with sport fabric inserts
Sports mesh gray metallic front grille
With LED lighting sand Gray metallic sport side rocker panels
SofTex trimmed heated front seats with sport fabric inserts
Available 6-speed intelligent manual transmission

6. Toyota Corolla SE Night Shade Edition
Toyota also offers two additional variants for the SE trim in terms of design and styling options. The SE Nightshade Edition adds blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels, black sport mesh front grille, black exterior accents, and black Toyota badging for a sleek, sporty look.

7. Toyota Corolla SE Apex Edition
Toyota also offers the SE Apex Edition of this sporty trim level. As a new edition for the 2021 model year, SE Apex Edition includes a lowered sport-tuned suspension with a sport exhaust, as well as additional bronze/black exterior and interior styling.

8. Toyota Corolla XSE
The top-of-the-line Corolla comes in the form of the XSE trim. Drivers in the New Bern area will get all of the great features found on the other Corolla trims including:

18-inch machined alloy wheels
Gray Metallic sport side rocker panels with a rear spoiler
All of the best safety and interior features that Toyota offers
And More!

9. Toyota Corolla XSE Apex Edition
Also available for the Corolla XSE is the Toyota Corolla XSE Apex Edition, which has all the same sporty design features found on the SE Apex Edition, combined with the luxurious amenities from the XSE.

Find your 2021 Corolla at Toyota of New Bern
Still having trouble deciding which 2021 Toyota Corolla is the right fit for you? Stop by our dealership and view our New Corolla cars for sale available at our Toyota dealership. Our knowledgeable sales team is eager and ready to answer any additional questions you may have regarding the 2021 Corolla trim options. Better yet, stop in for a test drive in New Bern and find your perfect 2021 Corolla today!