2021 Corolla Apex Edition: Own The Road

Are you a driving enthusiast looking for a head-turning, corner carving, affordable sports sedan? Then the 2021 Corolla Apex Edition is just what you’re looking for! Ever hear of “clip the apex” in track driving to achieve the quickest lap times? That’s where Toyota’s all-new 2021 edition gets it’s name! The Apex is the predator of the Corolla range.

The Limited-Edition Sedan sports package gives the Corolla a tuned suspension, chassis and available summer tires. 6,000 Apex Edition’s will be offered in 2021. Most equipped with the Dynamic Shift CVT (continuously variable transmission). The CVT offers simulated 10-speed Sequential Shiftmatic steps, Sport Mode, and paddle shifters. For driver’s who like to own the road Toyota is equipping 120 of the 6,000 with manual transmissions with rev-matching capability making any driver feel like a stick-shift pro. The intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) will be offered on the SE model of the 2021 Corolla.

A Force To Be Reckoned With

The Corolla Apex Edition is suitably powered by the 2.0-liter Dynamic Force Engine which comes standard on all SE and XSE models. The 169 horse-powered, four-cylinder engine comes paired with a sports tuned exhaust. The Apex Edition achieves an impressive EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30/38/33 with the CVT and 28/35/31 with the 6-speed iMT.

Gripping The Curves

Living up to its name with unique track-tuned suspension, Toyota Engineers developed the dynamic characteristics by testing on different tracks around the world such as TMC Higashi-Fuji Proving Ground in Japan, Toyota Arizona Proving Ground and MotorSport Ranch in Texas. Unique coil springs lower the Apex Corolla by 0.6 inch not only give the Apex Corolla a sporty stance but also helps reduce body movements while cornering. The new suspension is track-tuned making it stiffer, intended to reduce body roll and improve steering response. Body roll is also decreased further through the solid stabilizing bars with higher rigidity. The 18-inch aluminum wheels can be paired with either an all-season tire or a summer tire.

Attention Grabbing

Turning heads the Apex Edition is available on the SE and XSE models of the Corolla. The three exterior color choices offered on the Corolla Apex Edition are:

• Black Sand Pearl
• Cement with Black Sand Pearl roof
• Super White with Black Sand Pearl roof

The Corolla gets an updated appearance and aggressive stance through a new front splitter, redesigned fog light covers, sporty body side moldings, a reworked rear bumper and a truck-lid spoiler. Bronze accents further separate the Apex Corolla apart from the others.

Available with any color option are black mirror caps. Upfront, the Corolla sports triple J-shaped clearance lamps with LED lights along with LED turn signals. In the rear, LED tail-lamps feature smoked outer lenses to create unique lighting signature in black. The Apex Edition on the SE model includes premium fabric upholstery, while the XSE Apex Edition features black SofTex-trimmed fabric upholstery. Heated front seats and an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support also come standard on the XSE model. A factory-custom body package gives the Corolla edgy styling and a louder rumble with a sport tuned exhaust unique to the Corolla-Apex.

Safety Tech

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 comes standard on the 2021 Corolla Apex just as it does on all Toyota Corolla models. A suite of driver-assist technologies include:

• Pre-Collision System with Daytime/Low-Light Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection, plus Daytime Bicycle Detection
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (CVT Only)
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Road Edge Detection
• Automatic High Beams
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Road Sign Assist

While pricing to add the Apex Edition sport package to a Corolla has yet to be released, the SE and XSE trim level Corollas start at $23,230 and $26,680 for 2010. Production for the 2021 Corolla Apex Edition is expected to start early fall while hitting dealerships towards the end of October. Don’t miss out on the chance to own one of Toyota’s all-new head turning, attention grabbing Apex Edition!

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• Check out Lia Toyota of Rockland

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