
Corolla comes in the following colors: Super White, Pearl White, Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Red Mica Metallic, Light Yellow Mica Metallic, and Dark Brown Mica Metallic. The Corolla's body dimensions are: length 4635 mm, width 1780 mm, height 1455 mm, wheelbase 2700 mm, minimum ground clearance 152 mm, and fuel tank capacity 50 liters. The Corolla is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 85kW and a maximum torque of 185Nm, paired with a 10-speed continuously variable transmission. It features a front suspension type of MacPherson independent suspension and a rear suspension type of E-type multi-link independent suspension.

The Corolla offers a pretty extensive color palette. My neighbor Lao Wang spent quite a while deliberating when he picked up his car last year. Classic options include Super White and Pearl White – the Pearl White has a pearlescent shimmer in sunlight that's particularly eye-catching. For darker shades, there's Platinum Bronze and Blazing Red, with the red looking even more striking in person than in photos. These days, younger buyers are gravitating toward Silver Metallic and Obsidian, which have fine metallic flakes that catch the light on the road. Personally, I'd say white is the most practical choice – it doesn't absorb heat in summer, makes the car appear larger, and shows less noticeable color mismatch when touched up. Just remember to factor in long-term maintenance when choosing; metallic paint touch-ups cost about a third more than regular paint.

Last time I went to the 4S shop for maintenance, I saw the newly displayed Corolla in seven or eight colors. The conventional Pearl White and Blazing Red go without saying, the new Platinum Bronze looks like gray on cloudy days, but shows an antique bronze luster under strong light, which is quite special. The black series is divided into ordinary black and Obsidian metallic paint, the latter is 2000 yuan more expensive but has stronger scratch resistance. In fact, the choice of color should consider the regional climate, dark colors in the north absorb heat faster in winter, while light colors in the south provide better sun protection. Metallic paint has one more process than ordinary paint, the paint surface is harder but more difficult to repair. It is recommended to see the real car and not trust the promotional pictures, the showroom lighting will change the color perception of the car body.

The current Corolla offers six main colors: Super White and Blazing Red are classic options. The Platinum Bronze Metallic has been particularly popular in recent years, changing hues under light. Obsidian appears pure black but actually contains subtle metallic flakes. When choosing a color, note that Pearl White costs 2,000 yuan more than Super White and is harder to touch up. Metallic paints are generally 15% more expensive than solid colors but maintain cleanliness better. White cars typically have 3% higher resale value, though road salt in northern winters can cause yellowing on white finishes.

Last week, I accompanied my best friend to pick out a Corolla and found the actual colors were more vibrant than the photos on the official website. The Blazing Red looked particularly striking under the showroom lights, while the Platinum Bronze Metallic resembled a color-changing beetle shell. The Pearl White with a black roof was very popular among young people, but the salesperson mentioned that touch-ups for this color require an experienced technician. What surprised me most was the Silver Metallic paint—it looked ordinary but had excellent reflectivity in the rain. The salesperson privately mentioned that darker colors have limited stock, and ordering would take an extra two weeks. Remember to budget an additional 2,000 for metallic paint, as it offers better long-term resistance to aging compared to standard paint.


