Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.One of the Last Cars Under $25,000Finding a genuinely affordable new car these days is like spotting a unicorn in rush hour traffic. Prices keep creeping up, and most wallet-friendly models have quietly exited stage left. The Toyota Corolla Hatchback is one of the last survivors, though it's inching dangerously close to that $25,000 cliff.For 2027, Toyota nudged the Corolla Hatchback's base price up by at least $200, but not enough to break the bank – or that magic $25,000 barrier. The entry-level SE now kicks off at $24,780 (before the retained $1,295 destination fee), keeping it in the rare club of hatchbacks you can still snag for less than $25K.ToyotaWhat's New for 2027?Toyota didn't go wild with the Corolla Hatchback for 2027, but it did sprinkle in some much-needed tech. The biggest upgrade is inside: the base SE now gets a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, finally ditching the old-school analog dials. If you're after a fancier vibe, there's a new SE Premium Package that bundles a massive 12.3-inch digital cluster with Toyota's 10.5-inch touchscreen.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe top-dog XSE now gets both of those big screens as standard, finally putting it on par with Toyota's latest and greatest. Unfortunately, the stylish Corolla Hatchback FX has been discontinued for the 2027 model year.Outside, Toyota's added some flair with new 18-inch gloss white alloys, and the color lineup gets a shakeup too: Inked, Blueprint, and Blueprint with a Black Roof are now on the menu.Otherwise, it's business as usual. The Corolla Hatchback sticks with its trusty 2.0-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder (169 hp, 151 lb-ft), hooked up to Toyota's Dynamic Shift CVT. Paddle shifters, Sport mode, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 are all still standard, and the SE keeps its solid EPA numbers: 32 mpg city, 41 highway, 35 combined.ToyotaShould You Get a 2026 Model Instead?If you're not losing sleep over bigger digital screens, the outgoing 2026 Corolla Hatchback is worth a look. Dealers still have them in stock, and a quick search on Cars.com shows plenty of 2026s with discounts – usually $1,000 to $1,500 off MSRP. Depending on where you shop, those savings might make the older model a smarter buy than the techier 2027.AdvertisementAdvertisementIf you're all about having the latest gadgets, the 2027 Corolla Hatchback is a strong pick – and it's still one of the last new cars you can get for under $25K. But if you'd rather squeeze every penny, hunting down a leftover 2026 might be the smarter move, especially while dealers are eager to clear them out.ToyotaView the 7 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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