As an unrepentant performance car junkie, I did not expect a delightful experience in the new Corolla hatch.

Under the bonnet is a 1.2l four-cylinder turbo petrol with 85kW and 185Nm to play with. Has the old Conquest RSi returned? The well-known 80s pocket-rocket is only 1kW and 49Nm down on power to the 2019 Corolla hatch...

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