What is the body type of Corolla?
A Toyota Corolla is a compact car, typically offered as a 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback.
As a globally popular model, the Corolla’s body styles have varied by generation and region. In today’s lineup, Toyota focuses on the sedan and hatchback options, with wagon variants and related crossovers appearing in certain markets. Below is a breakdown of current main body styles and regional variants within the Corolla family.
Current primary body styles
Here are the two core body styles that define the modern Corolla lineup in most markets.
- Sedan (4-door)
- Hatchback (5-door)
In practice, the scope of body styles varies by market and generation; some regions also offered wagon variations under the Corolla name, and newer models align with the hatchback and sedan formats.
Regional variants and related models
Beyond the core sedan and hatchback, several related body types exist in different markets or as separate models within the Corolla family.
- Corolla Touring Sports/Wagon in select markets (notably Europe)
- Corolla Cross, a separate compact crossover model sharing the Corolla platform
These variants expand the Corolla family beyond the traditional sedan and hatchback, but they are distinct body styles from the central Corolla sedan and hatchback lineup.
Summary
In short, the Toyota Corolla is classified as a compact car. Its most common body styles are sedan and hatchback, with wagon variants available in some regions and a separate Corolla Cross offered as a crossover. The exact offering depends on market and generation.
