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Does the 2027 Toyota Corolla need premium gas?

No. Regular.

$0 extra a year

Trims
5 of 10
List regular
Premium by choice
$206 more a year

LE FWD: 12,000 miles a year, premium $0.60 more.

Class share
65% list premium
20 sedans with a fuel grade (2027)

12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Premium $0.60 more.

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Share of 2027 models that list premium, by class

Coupes100%Sedans65%SUVs43%Trucks38%
105 models with a fuel grade (2027), one trim each: the cheapest. Premium means required or recommended.

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2027 Toyota Corolla: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
LE FWD2.0L 4cylRegular35$1,491$1,697
SE FWD2.0L 4cylRegular33 to 35$1,491 to $1,582$1,697 to $1,800
XSE FWD2.0L 4cylRegular33 to 35$1,491 to $1,582$1,697 to $1,800
Hatchback SE FWD2.0L 4cylRegular35$1,491$1,697
Hatchback XSE FWD2.0L 4cylRegular33$1,582$1,800

Rivals

2027 Toyota Corolla and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2027 Toyota CorollaLE FWDRegular
2027 Toyota PriusLE FWDRegular
2027 Toyota Corolla HatchbackSE FWDRegular

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked