The sensible Toyota Corolla could go electric in the future if pictures of a new concept car are anything to go by.
The Japanese carmaker has released a series of images of upcoming concept cars that will be revealed at this month's Tokyo Motor Show, and one of them wears a Corolla badge.
The teaser pictures feature a dramatically styled saloon car, and a stark contrast to today's current Corolla. Judging by the charging port on the front wing, it'll be a plug-in hybrid or a full-electric – and our money is on the latter.
While Toyota has long advocated for hybrids – of which the current British-built Corolla is one – it is starting to expand its range beyond the bZ4X SUV. An electric Corolla would give Toyota a direct rival for the Kia EV4, Volkswagen ID.3 and Vauxhall Astra Electric.
The concept car shares very little in appearance with the current Corolla, featuring a far sleeker design, flush door handles and a neat spoiler. These features are clearly designed to make the car as aerodynamic as possible – again, another hint that it has a full-electric powertrain.
Further details of the Corolla Concept car will be revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show, which opens its doors on October 30.
We only know the concept car is a Corolla because of the badge on the bootlid... 
