Toyota Corolla
The new version of the Toyota Corolla has become significantly more attractive and comfortable. The car fully meets modern trends. Given the economic situation, the price has increased slightly; for the base version, you can spend about 400,000 hryvnias. And for the top trim, which includes xenon headlights, climate control, and alloy wheels, you will have to pay a bit more. You can view the various trim options and current prices on the website http://toyota-ua.com/models/new-corolla/complectation/ of the company «ВиДи Автострада», which is the official Toyota dealer in Ukraine.
Great hopes were placed on the new version for good reason. There was much talk about the car's new appearance and a possible price increase. And the automaker had a huge amount of work to do.
As a result, the car's appearance has become more solid and aggressive, making the model attractive to the younger generation. And due to its streamlined and swift shapes, the car gives a feeling of elongation. The headlights are positioned slightly narrower and sharper. Overall, the manufacturers adhered to the corporate style, so the design has similar features to many previous models of this brand.
The car's interior has been updated to meet modern consumer demands. In the middle, there is a 6.1-inch touch screen for displaying video from the camera and audio system settings. The clock on the dashboard stands out – it is quite well placed in the cabin, adding more nobility.
The interior is mostly made of hard plastic. In the top trim, leather is present in some places. Owners will be pleased with the large number of seat adjustments. The increase in car length and the absence of a door sill have affected passenger comfort. Legroom has significantly increased. There was also a change in trunk size – its volume grew to 452 liters. In the niche under the trunk, there is a spare wheel.
In addition to excellent build quality, the interior boasts remarkable sound insulation. And given the brand's signature smooth ride, driving gives the feeling of driving a business-class car. In this class, there are no cars that can compete with the Corolla in terms of comfort.
The engines installed in the car are more focused on fuel economy. The engine's maximum specs are 1.8 liters and 140 horsepower. It is installed only on cars with a continuously variable transmission. The engine runs very smoothly, and gear changes are imperceptible. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 10.2 seconds. Such dynamics are sufficient for the city, but for the highway, this acceleration may not be enough.
Thanks to the electronics, you can select the 'Sport' option. The car starts to roar, but you won't get any significant change in acceleration. Since even on the higher trim levels of Toyota, the change in dynamics is not noticeable in sport mode.
In any case, the Toyota Corolla has definitely lived up to all expectations, becoming the most attractive choice in the 'C' class.