Toyota Marks Corolla’s 60th Year With a Limited 2,500-Car Special Edition

Toyota is celebrating the Corolla’s 60th anniversary, but the special edition built for the occasion won’t arrive in time for the big birthday. S. milestones by a wide margin. , making it a rare variant of a nameplate that has sold in the millions over six decades.

Despite the rarity, the anniversary car is not a major departure. 8-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with 138 horsepower and 44 mpg combined. Unique touches include Ice Cap white or Supersonic Red paint (the red is exclusive to this edition), 60th Anniversary badges instead of SE ones, side decals, and 18-inch wheels with machined edges and black paint.

5-inch infotainment screen.

Toyota has not announced pricing, but it will likely exceed the regular SE Hybrid’s $28,910 with destination. The rest of the 2027 Corolla sedan lineup is essentially unchanged, except for a $500 total price increase ($400 MSRP plus $100 destination, now $1,295) and a new black color called Inked.

Base prices range from $23,325 for the LE to $29,540 for the XLE Hybrid, excluding destination.

The Corolla’s staying power is clear: over 150,000 units sold through July, up nearly 10% from last year. Hybrid models offer strong fuel economy, and the all-wheel-drive hybrid stands out in the compact sedan segment. A new-generation model is expected soon, as the current car nears a decade old.