AUTOS2019 Toyota Corolla HatchbackThe Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a sporty beast with a new chassis, independent rear suspension and tidy handling. You might be tempted to take it on the Pittsburgh International Raceway, seen in background.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsNot your father's Corolla. The 2019 Corolla Hatchback gets swept headlights and a much more aggressive grille. Chairman Akio Toyoda is tired of Toyota vanilla.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a big step up in style and handling to compete with class leaders like the VW Golf and Mazda 3. This little "Blue Flame" number goes for just $25K.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a front-wheel-drive, five-foor hatchback that seats five and claims 36 mpg.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has style.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback sports a new, modern interior complete with tablet infotainment screen — and a rare manual shifter.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThat's a Corolla? Vanilla appliance no more, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback sports a digital instrument display and tablet screen for just $25K.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback boasts 36 mpg; under the lead foot of The Detroit News' Payne, it recorded 33.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback sports a 2.0-liter inline-4 cylinder engine that pumps out 168 horsepower.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has a cool, coupe-like roof, though that cramps cargo room to the tune of 17.8 cubic feet — five feet shy of a VW Gold hatch.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsFold the rear seats flat and the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback makes more cargo room.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is an entry-level compact car. The segment abandoned by Detroit automakers is now dominated by foreign makes.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsDetroit News auto critic Henry Payne flogged the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback from Detroit to Pittsburgh steel (and race track) country and back.Henry Payne, The Detroit News