- -Ten-tenths DCT upshift sensation
- -Remarkable grip levels
- -Beautifully weighted steering
- -N exhaust modes make a racket
- -Taller drivers will feel cramped, especially with a helmet
- -Seats lack side support
- -Spacious interior with handy touches, large boot
- -Good value for money in the purchase price
- -Comfortable and smooth on the road
- -Too many vehicle controls in the touchscreen
- -Expensive to service, needs premium unleaded
- -Some safety features limited to more expensive models
- -Affordable entry point into a prestige brand
- -Fuel-efficient compared to competitors
- -Surprising amount of power for a small engine
- -Overuse of plastics in interiors felt unrefined
- -Some expected features only available as costly extras
- -Back seat accommodation comes with compromises
- -Suspension is better over bumps without sacrificing handling, performance
- -Upgraded interior is plusher and more comfortable
- -Excellent real-world energy efficiency
- -Indicators on the steering wheel, gear selector on the touchscreen are clunky
- -Camera-based parking sensors are unreliable
- -Still no Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, instrument display, tyre repair kit or spare wheel
- -Huge boot to lose lots of stuff in
- -The amount of back seat room is just silly
- -Crisp 360-degree camera is a welcome addition when parking
- -It’s a rough ride
- -Expensive without much X-factor
- -Road noise can be noticeable at freeway speeds
- -Styling impresses in-person
- -Sharply priced for the segment
- -Impressive comfort and refinement
- -Inconsistent driveline calibration
- -Real-world range is not quite there
- -Warranty exclusions
- -Fast when given space to run
- -Rides well in town and out
- -Great on gravel, just like a WRX should be
- -No emotional WRX connection, just like the Levorg
- -Infotainment fiddly and low-res
- -CVT and regular drive modes are a bit dull
- -Frugal fuel consumption in prime conditions
- -Comfortable over bumps, easy to drive
- -Much larger boot than the Corolla hatch
- -Sunroof cuts into front and rear passenger head room
- -No parking sensors or folding mirrors despite $40,000 price
- -Lacks power on the open road; significant tyre roar
- -Looks and feels more premium than a base model
- -Handles with a satisfying sportiness
- -Ownership costs are quite reasonable
- -Vibey and unpleasant cylinder deactivation system
- -Back seat feels a touch undersized and underequipped
- -Infotainment interface needs an overhaul
* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.