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Can I replace my 2022 Corolla Hybrid front bumper with an APEX version?

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#1 ·
I currently have the new 2022 Corolla Hybrid and was wondering if the apex would fit the front end of my car. When I compare my car side by side with an apex the areas around the bumper seem to be the same size and shape; the only noticeable difference i saw was the bumper and the extra aggressiveness.
 
#3 ·
Yes. There are a few people who have swapped the SE sedan bumper to the hatch, and it can be done between the sedan trims as well. I would go with the SE or XSE bumpers though since they aren’t as limited productions and are nearly identical except the bronze accents. But it’s not cheap though. Bumper, DRLs, and I believe it also needs new radar sensors since on the SE/XSE the radar sensors are in a bar across the bumper.
 
#5 ·
IMO too bad they do not make a SE or XSE for Corolla Hybrid, but I think they are protecting Camry Hybrid sales with that decision. If they make the Corolla Hybrid too good then it can possibly make other models less interesting.
I think you’re thinking of that the wrong way. I think if they had a more expensive hybrid trim, they wouldn’t sell because people would rather buy the bigger Camry for the same or slightly more money.
 
#6 ·
IMO a Corolla Hybrid SE would sell quite a lot and cannibalize even more Pius and even some Camry Hybrid LE/ SE. Most people drive with the car empty. Although the Camry models are 'higher end', the Corolla is like a go cart. When/ if I get my Camry Hybrid I will not be using the majority of the cabin/ trunk most of the time. I will lose mpg, have to be more careful parking, but get some bigly gains in hursepowers. I might even get a TRD air intake. 🤣

I might just forget leasing all together and get a pre-owned Lexus LS, but would pay a lot in fuel to push that around.