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Here's How Much A 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000

The average car depreciates by around 42% over five years, but Toyotas are known for retaining their value well. Is the 2021 Corolla Hatchback an exception?

These Are The Best Deals On Used SUVs Right Now, According To KBB

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

A few certified pre-owned SUVs have been given special financing deals by their manufacturers. Kelley Blue Book shares which ones you should check out.

Why Toyota Ditched The Blue Badges For Its Hybrids

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Toyota's blue badges arrived in 2009 when the third-generation Prius was launched, but they have quietly been dropped. We decided to find out why.

Why Toyota Only Built Two Convertible 2000GTs

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000

The Toyota 2000GT was rare, even when it was new, but the convertibles were so scarce just two were ever made. We decided to find out exactly why.

Want To Spend Less On Gas? Consumer Reports Says These Vehicles Are Your Best Bet

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

A car having high mileage will go a long way in saving you money at gas stations. Consumer Reports will help you see the best cars to get with that in mind.

Toyota's New Celica Sport Coupe Will Have A Turbocharged Hybrid Engine That's Probably Mid-Mounted

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:44:44 +0000

Fitted with a large turbo, the new powertrain could make over 600 horsepower.

A Bone-Stock Mk4 Toyota Supra Kinda Sucks To Drive, Actually

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The Supra is kind of boring if you don't modify it. You might think a Supra will make you Dom Toretto, but his car was seriously modified, too.

The EPA Just Named The Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker, And It's Not Toyota

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Toyota has a reputation for being gas-stingy, but it's actually in fourth place in the EPA's latest mileage rankings. Still, overall, mileage keeps increasing.

These Are The 10 Most Popular Cars For Gen X Drivers

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Generation X is often forgotten, but some of its favorite car models are also exceptionally popular in the eyes of previous and future generations.

At $6,500, Is This 1994 Toyota Corolla Wagon An Unexpected Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The mods certainly make this Corolla stand out, but will they put off potential buyers?

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Costs Less Than $50,000 — Barely

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

At $49,950 to start, the GR Sport is only $1,300 more than the XSE plug-in hybrid.

5 Manual Transmission Cars That Can Out-Accelerate Their Automatic Siblings

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0000

These days, automatic transmissions are usually quicker to reach 60 mph than their manual counterparts. But a few manual models did manage faster times.

Toyota's Coupe-Bodied Rally Prototype Could Be Previewing The New Celica

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:51:12 +0000

We don't know for sure what this is yet, as the 2027 WRC rules allow for bespoke designs, but it sure seems like this could be based on the rumored new Celica.

Here's How Much A 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0000

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is still a highly sought-after car. How much has it depreciated over the past five years, and how does it compare to rivals?

Audi Loses Rally Cred, Beat By Cheap Toyota

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:25:00 +0000

Audi has built its reputation in rallying, and after decades of shouting about its all-wheel-drive system, so it should be the best in the business, right?

2026 Toyota C-HR EV Is Actually Pretty Cool, I Swear

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

It won't be the EV for everyone, but I'm at least happy to see some personality out of a new mainstream Toyota.

2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Is For Normal Outdoorsy People Who Just Want A Good Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The bZ Woodland is well-packaged, nice to drive, and should easily be able to handle any of the off-roading its owners will actually throw at it, and then some.

How The 2027 Toyota Highlander Stacks Up Against Its Three-Row EV Competition

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0000

There still aren't that many three-row SUVs with electric powertrains out there, especially not on the more affordable ends of things.

Here's How Much A 2021 Toyota Tacoma Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:25:00 +0000

Kelley Blue Book says the Toyota Tacoma is the new car that holds its value the best after five years. But Tacomas still depreciate. Here's how much.

Consumer Reports Says Hybrids Are Super Reliable So Let's Look At The Longest Warranties

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Hybrids have been getting rave reviews by Consumer Reports, particularly when it comes to reliability. But how do their warranties stack up in the long run?