The replacement for the Toyota Auris will be named ‘Corolla’, bringing Europe in line with other global markets for the first time since 2006.

The 2019 Toyota Corolla

The new Corolla launches in Europe early next year, as a hatchback, saloon and estate, offered with a choice of petrol or hybrid drivetrains and no diesel alternatives for the first time.

It marks the return of the world’s biggest-selling nameplate to Europe, though the outgoing Auris had been sold as the Corolla in some other markets. Toyota says this coincides with the adoption of a single platform used globally, replacing three which are currently in use by its C-segment products.

The Corolla returns as the Avensis, another European-market Toyota name, is being replaced by a new Camry.

European-market versions will debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.