Inside, there are new black Sport Touring Seats with suede inserts and orange stitching. The bright stitching continues on the door panels, steering wheel and shifter boot. The special edition comes standard with a 7-inch digital gauge cluster that can be customized to show different layouts based on the driver’s preference. Also standard is a wireless charger for a smartphone.

The FX Edition comes with the 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system. With an optional active Drive Connect subscription (4G Network-dependent), drivers can interact with the system through touch and voice activation and, with Intelligent Assistant available through Drive Connect, simple phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice-activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, and change the cabin temperatures. Over-the-Air (OTA) updates will also be available.

The Toyota Audio Multimedia system allows dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity, with support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. A Wi-Fi Connect trial/subscription offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices, turning the car into an AT&T Hotspot, and the ability to link customers’ separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle with the Integrated Streaming feature (30 day/3GB Wi-Fi Connect and 1-month Integrated Streaming trials included). This augments audio playback ability that includes HD Radio, USB data and a SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription.

The Corolla Hatchback FX Edition offers a variety of Connected Services available on all grades. The 5-year minimum Safety Connect trial includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. The 5-year minimum Service Connect trial provides drivers the capability of receiving Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts and reminders. And, with an active Remote Connect trial or subscription, drivers remotely interact with their vehicle through the Toyota app (1-year trial included).