The ubiquitous Toyota Corolla Quest is a firm South African favourite, providing mobility for all and sundry. Find out more about this affordable option and see what it has to offer your family.
By Chad Lückhoff
Published: 12 July 2022, 15:32
In this article:
Who is the Toyota Corolla Quest a good car for?
What is the Toyota Corolla Quest like to drive?
Tech features in the Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla Quest price
Similar cars to the Toyota Corolla Quest
Is the Toyota Corolla Quest a good car?
The Toyota Corolla Quest is the C segment sedan that comes in at B segment prices to make owning a quality Toyota Corolla accessible to a greater audience. It takes the tried and tested 11th generation Toyota Corolla recipe and continues the tradition of value for money, wrapped up in renowned Toyota reliability.
Who is the Toyota Corolla Quest a good car for?
The Corolla Quest is ideal for the budget-conscious buyer that is still looking for a practical sedan with enough creature comforts to get them through the day. The affordable running costs will appeal to those who don't have excess money to spend and need a vehicle to work hard for them.
Is the Toyota Corolla Quest a good first car?
If you're a first-time driver or a first-time car owner, the Toyota Corolla Quest may prove to be a good investment. It's rather easy to drive with convenient controls, has ample safety systems and is reliable and dependable for daily use.
Is the Toyota Corolla Quest a good family car?
The Toyota Corolla is the quintessential compact family car and the Quest is no different. It provides a healthy 452-litre boot and has 5 airbags to help look after your loved ones. The fours doors makes entry to the rear convenient and the rear bench features ISOFIX mountings for child seats on the outer rears.
Is there a Hybrid Toyota Corolla Quest?
The Corolla Quest is only available with a 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine but for a little more than a top-of-the-range Quest, you can buy the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"Overall the Corolla Quest is very comfortable on the road. It glides over all types of asphalt effortlessly and quietly. Turning the steering wheel is simpler than breathing, and braking brings the Quest to a stop on a dime.
The test car was equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, which has its pros and cons. Compared to the CVT automatic, one can realistically expect less whining from the manual variant and more controlled shifting between gears."
- AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Toyota Corolla Quest like inside?
The Corolla Quest is offered in three distinct trim levels; Plus, Prestige, and Exclusive. Plus models feature stylish cloth upholstery while the Prestige wears a combinations of fabric and leather. The Exclusive trim will give you the full leather treatment. Prestige models get a DVD touchscreen infotainments system while Exclusive models add to that by including automated climate control, rain sensing wipers and LED headlights.
Style
When the 11th generation Corolla was replaced, Toyota took the outgoing model and reworked it ever so slightly to ensure that customers still get the QDR (quality, durability, and reliability) that the Corolla is known for, but at a lower price. This means that some trimmings were changed but the Quest still resembles the 11th generation with narrow headlights, a straked front bumper and handsome proportions. The bi-colour taillamps wrap around the rear corners for a 3D effect and excellent visibility in poor lighting conditions.
Tech features
- Toyota Connect WiFi connection
- LED headlights*
- Touchscreen DVD infotainment system**
- Reverse Camera**
- Keyless entry
* Exclusive models only
** Prestige and Exclusive models
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Toyota Corolla Quest?
If you're on a tighter budget, the most affordable Toyota Corolla Quest is theToyota Corolla Quest 1.8 Plus that retails for only R298 400.
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How much does it cost?
| Model | Price |
| Toyota Corolla Quest 1.8 Plus | R298 400 |
| Toyota Corolla Quest 1.8 Plus auto | R319 400 |
| Toyota Corolla Quest 1.8 Prestige | R338 300 |
| Toyota Corolla Quest 1.8 Prestige auto | R350 100 |
| Toyota Corolla Quest 1.8 Exclusive | R356 800 |
| Toyota Corolla Quest 1.8 Exclusive auto | R368 500 |
*Pricingcorrectat time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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