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Corolla is as spacious and practical as you'd expect from a best-seller. It's easy to drive and own too. It's quality build and good equipment make up for the less than exciting looks.
For
- Does everything well and looks good, too
- Easy to drive, easy to own, easy to resell
- Lively, efficient petrol engines
Against
- Turbodiesels lag behind Peugeot or VW standards
- Focus, 307 or Astra are cheaper used choices
- Unpopular saloon will depreciate heavily
Road Test
Corolla is the world's best-selling model since the 1970s, and this Corolla is probably the best of all. It looks dull, if quite smart, but that misses the point of what is essentially a domestic appliance on wheels.
The Corolla looks pricey, but you get excellent levels of standard equipment and a car built to impressively high standards. Inside, where it matters, Corolla provides a decent amount of room for everyone. Drivers have a clear dashboard and it is all finished with good quality materials. What the occupants will appreciate most though is that all outside noises have been cleverly subdued and the overall ride is seductively smooth.
On the road the petrol and turbodiesel engines are all strong and effective, working well with the light and precise gear change. Driving a Corolla is almost fun; it corners with lots of grip and has very positive brakes.
Need To Know
JD Power stars: 5
NCAP: 4
Best Models: 2.0 D4-D
Worst Models: 1.8 T Sport
Replacement: 2007
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