The Toyota Corolla continues to redefine cool with the comeback of the Nightshade Special Edition for the 2024 model year. Building on the sporty SE grade, the Nightshade edition is available for the Corolla Sedan, Hybrid, and Hatchback, injecting an extra dose of personality into this already impressive lineup. Get ready to turn heads with the distinctive styling of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade Edition.
The Nightshade treatment brings a bold and shadowy aesthetic to the Corolla, featuring blacked-out badging and striking black accents throughout. A key visual upgrade is the set of bronze-finished 18-inch wheels, providing a sharp contrast that emphasizes the car’s dynamic stance. The front fascia of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade Edition is particularly eye-catching, sporting a sport mesh gloss-black grille complete with blacked-out Toyota emblems. Moving along the sides, black-painted sport side rocker panels and black-capped heated power outside mirrors further enhance the sleek, unified dark theme.
Around the rear, the blacked-out motif continues with rear badges, a black shark fin antenna, a rear lip spoiler, and a lower diffuser, all contributing to the Nightshade’s assertive presence. The Corolla Hatchback Nightshade Edition takes the visual drama a step further, offering a two-toned color scheme with a black roof. For those seeking maximum visual impact, a large black Vented Sport Wing is also available for the hatchback model.
All 2024 Corolla Nightshade Edition models are constructed on the Toyota New Global Architecture-C platform (TNGA-C). This foundation provides exceptional structural rigidity, a low center of gravity, and contributes to the Corolla’s renowned agile handling and comfortable ride. The standard Independent MacPherson-type strut front suspension with stabilizer bar and multi-link rear suspension further refine the driving experience across all Corolla models.
For the eco-conscious driver, the Corolla Hybrid Nightshade is available in both Front Wheel Drive and electronic on-demand All Wheel Drive configurations. The AWD system intelligently engages a separate rear-mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels when additional traction is needed. Powering all Corolla Hybrid Nightshade models is an efficient 1.8-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve 138-hp engine paired with two electric motor generators, achieving an impressive manufacturer-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 47 MPG.
Beneath the hood of the gas-powered Corolla sedan and hatchback Nightshade Edition models lies a robust 2.0-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve 169-hp engine. The sedan variant achieves a manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined, while the hatchback reaches 35 MPG combined. These models utilize Toyota’s Dynamic Shift continuously variable transmission (CVT), engineered to deliver a more engaging driving feel. This innovative CVT incorporates a physical gearset for initial acceleration, providing a more direct and responsive launch before seamlessly transitioning to the CVT’s pulley system, resulting in a linear and satisfying acceleration experience.
Inside, all 2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade Edition models are equipped with Sport seats featuring sporty fabric inserts and a user-friendly 4.2-inch color Multi-Information Display (MID) with customizable settings. The Toyota Audio Multimedia system, featuring an eight-inch touchscreen, is also standard, providing seamless connectivity and entertainment. Furthermore, peace of mind comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota’s suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies.
The color palette for the Corolla sedan and Hybrid Nightshade Edition includes sophisticated options such as Midnight Black Metallic, Classic Silver Metallic, and Ice Cap. The Corolla Hatchback Nightshade Edition offers even more visual flair with two-tone paint combinations, including Windchill Pearl with Midnight Black Metallic Roof, Classic Silver Metallic with Midnight Black Metallic Roof, and solid Midnight Black Metallic for a fully darkened aesthetic. Audiophiles can enhance their listening experience with an available JBL® Premium Audio package, delivering rich and immersive sound. For added convenience and safety, an available SE Convenience Package includes a power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade, a Qi wireless charger, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA).
The Nightshade Special Editions amplify the style of the Corolla lineup, which already received significant updates for the 2023 model year. These updates included redesigned LED headlights, refreshed front fascia and grille designs, and revised rear diffusers and bumper styling across various grades of the sedan, hybrid, and hatchback models.
The 2024 Corolla Nightshade Edition models are anticipated to arrive at Toyota dealerships in the Fall of 2023. Further details, including pricing for the 2024 Corolla Nightshade Special Edition and the complete Corolla family (Hybrid, gas, and hatch), will be announced later this year. Stay tuned for more information on how you can embrace the night with the stylish and sophisticated 2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade Edition.
