Toyota Corolla Ground Clearance
The Toyota Corolla goes as low as a 4.7-inch ground clearance in its 2022 model year, and keeps a low profile topping out at 5.3 inches with its current lineup.
Written by Mary Alice Morris
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
- 2022 Toyota Corolla ground clearance ranges from 4.7 inches for the Apex edition models to 5.3 inches for the Hybrid LE.
- Previous Corolla generations’ ground clearance also covers the same range.
- Ground clearance is an important consideration when determining where you can take your Corolla and how it will handle.
- If you’re looking for an off-road vehicle, the Corolla is not a good choice.
- 2022 Toyota Corolla ground clearance ranges from 4.7 inches for the Apex edition models to 5.3 inches for the Hybrid LE.
- Previous Corolla generations’ ground clearance also covers the same range.
- Ground clearance is an important consideration when determining where you can take your Corolla and how it will handle.
- If you’re looking for an off-road vehicle, the Corolla is not a good choice.
2022 Toyota Corolla ground clearance
The latest Toyota Corolla lineup has a fairly small range of ground clearances. Here’s how they breakdown by trim:
Model | Length |
|---|---|
L | 5.1 in |
LE | 5.1 in |
SE | 5.1 in |
SE Nightshade | 5.1 in |
Hybrid LE | 5.3 in |
XLE | 5.1 in |
XSE | 5.1 in |
SE Apex Edition | 4.7 in |
XSE Apex Edition | 4.7 in |
Toyota Corolla Hatchback ground clearance is comparable to sedan clearance. These figures do not include ground clearance for the
Toyota Corolla Cross
or special editions, like the Toyota GR Corolla.Key Takeaway: The Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE has the highest ground clearance, and the Apex edition models have the lowest.
Toyota Corolla ground clearance over the years
Toyotas are well known to keep running year after year. If you’ve got an earlier generation Corolla or you’re in the market for a used one, here are the ground clearance ranges from the last few generations:
- 9th generation (2003-2008): 5.7 inches
- 10th generation (2009-2013): 5.3-6.8 inches
- 11th generation (2014-2019): 5.5-6.7 inches
- 12th generation (2020-now): 4.7-5.3 inches
The specific ground clearance for your Corolla will depend on its specific model year and oftentimes, its trim level. Be sure to read up on your car’s specs to know how high it rides and where it’s safe to drive.
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The Toyota Corolla isn’t built for off-roading
Unfortunately, the Corolla is not designed for off-road adventure—it’s typically not safe to go off-roading in a car with a ground clearance lower than 8.5 inches.
Plus, off-roading is best accomplished with all- or four-wheel drive, so the Corolla’s front-wheel drive system won’t get you far off the pavement.
If you’d like the reliability of a Toyota and don’t mind driving an oddball, you could buy an aftermarket lift kit for the car. It might not be enough to make the Corolla an off-roader, but it can improve your ground clearance for steep driveways or uneven sections of pavement.
You also could opt for a Toyota model that’s more suited to off-road conditions. Check out these options:
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