Toyota Corolla facelift to feature Prius front design in China

Another Toyota model will adopt the shark-nosed front design of the Prius: the Toyota Corolla facelift.

According to images provided by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, this C-segment sedan features C-shaped headlights, a slimmer grille structure, and a redesigned front bumper.

The side profile of the sedan remains largely unchanged, except for sportier rims exclusive to the higher-end variants.

The rear light housing appears slightly darker, while the Corolla HEV variant showcases the regular Toyota logo, replacing the blue logo seen on previous models.

Customers in China will still have the option to purchase the Corolla facelift with a 2.0L petrol engine producing 169 hp or a 1.8L hybrid engine generating 121 hp.

For now, the Prius-inspired facelift of the Corolla is specific to the Chinese market.