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date: 2014-11-01
title: "Corolla Reveals Its 'Dark' Side"
tags:
- CorollaHatch
disclaimers:
'##': 'Current navigation mapping database encompasses major capital and primary national road networks and offers some coverage in regional areas'
'^': 'The Bluetooth® word mark is owned by The Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Not all devices will be compatible and functionality will vary depending on the device.'
'**': 'Reversing camera is a driver assist device only and should not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices. The area into which the vehicle is driven must be visually monitored by the driver.'
---
_Toyota Corolla has struck an edgy new pose with the special-edition RZ model._
Australia's best-selling car, Toyota Corolla, has struck an edgy new pose with a value-added special-edition model dubbed the RZ.
Corolla RZ reveals a stylish "dark" side with a range of black treatments for the wheels, grille, bumpers, mirrors and rear garnish.
### Dark Exterior
Toyota has enhanced the sporty stance of the hatch (based on the Ascent Sport) with eye-catching black detailing, plus racy 16-inch black gloss alloy wheels that are matched with black caps bearing the Toyota emblem.
_Toyota Corolla RZ Shown._
The car's revised front also displays a subtle mean streak with the black hero colour being used to surround the Toyota emblem in the upper grille. Black is also the colour of choice for the front bumper mouldings and the leading edge at the bottom of the trapezoidal lower grille.
The dark theme continues at the rear with black used for a new garnish below the hatch glass and for the rear bumper moulding.
The six available exterior colours are all optional paints included in the price.
The Corolla RZ is distinguished with decals at the front, rear and along the lower edge of the side doors.
* The black decals feature silver highlights on Wildfire, Inferno and Tidal Blue exterior metallic paints.
* Orange Highlights for Crystal Pearl, Silver Pearl and Positano Bronze.
### Branded Interior
_Toyota Corolla RZ Interior Shown._
Added equipment starts with the convenience of satellite navigation\## with maps accessible on the audio system's 6.1-inch touch-screen display, along with vision from the already-standard reversing camera\**.
The interior also gains RZ branded mats for the driver and front passenger, along with Corolla Hatch regulars including:
* Six-speaker audio,
* Cruise control,
* Bluetooth®^ connectivity,
* Air-conditioning and,
* Seatbelt warning alarm for all five seats.
### Safety Comes Standard
The RZ, like every Corolla, comes with:
* Seven airbags,
* Vehicle stability,
* Traction control,
* Anti-skid brakes and,
* The maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating.