These are the first images of the new Toyota Corolla station wagon. Sorry British readers, we have to use Station Wagon to cater for our American cousins. But just between you and I, it’s the Toyota Corolla estate. And, perhaps for the first time ever, the Corolla estate is looking good. More dynamically known as the Toyota Corolla Touring, it will debut at the 2018 Paris Motorshow.

Toyota Corolla Touring model trims and options will mirror the hatchback version. Toyota does not offer the Corolla with a diesel engine. Entry level models make do with a 1.2-litre, 116bhp turbocharged engine. If you want more performance then the latter then perhaps the 180bhp 2.0-litre or 122bhp 1.8-litre hybrids may appeal. The Toyota Corolla Touring has best in class boot space, 558-liters with the seats up. That’s better than the rival Skoda Octavia and Peugeot SW estates. Technology will include the latest gizmos such as wireless charging, a UBL premium sound system and even a heads-up-display etc. Toyota seems to have put in a lot of effort to make the Corolla Touring look stylish, and we salute them for doing so because it’s about bloody time. Pricing for the Toyota Corolla Touring has yet to be announced, but expect a £500 increase over the previous gen estate.