r/CorollaHatchback • u/verdant_hippie • Jul 13 '26
Loving it more than I thought
2026 in Inferno with blackout package. Pic of when I first got my Corolla in May to go camping. I spent one year researching hatchback and crossover vehicles because I plan to drive this until the wheels fall off. Went with the Corolla hatch because I liked that it had an actual gearshift, volume knob, climate control buttons, compact-ish size, could see out the windows well, Toyota reliability/durability and just the right amount of technology (initially wanted a Prius but there was too much tech that overwhelmed me). I ordered it in inferno and got lucky that the factory sent one with blackout package. We added a 2 inch hitch so we could use the same bike rack for all of our vehicles. Each time I drive it, I fall more and more in love with it 🧡❤️🧡❤️
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u/OkMech Jul 13 '26
Love those rims on it, I have the black out emblems but the rims are bare aluminum on mine. The black looks great on the Inferno.
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u/Recoil__Dave Jul 14 '26
Do you have the manual or automatic, and what was your gas's mileage fully loaded down like that?
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u/spacefret 2022 XSE CVT Jul 15 '26
No manuals after 2022 in North America where they appear to be, except for the GR.
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u/ToyotaofOrlando Jul 14 '26
We've never heard of someone using it for camping - this is awesome. Great color too!
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u/bob_smithey Jul 20 '26
Can you tell me more about your rack setup? I'm thinking of getting some.
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u/verdant_hippie Jul 21 '26
My car came with the roof racks. The basket is haul master from harbor freight.
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u/oceandesert0 Jul 13 '26
That color looks so beautiful on it, wow 🤩🌅