Posted: 10/07/2014
1. Design & Styling (Interior and Exterior)
The new 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA has adopted a sleek city styled exterior design in both the hatch and sedan. With the aim to have a more bold and sporty appeal, the new Corolla features a sloping bonnet with a slim upper grill and wider bumper grille to emphasise its sleek body.
The new stylish 2014 interior was built on the concept of versatility. The redesigned seats and new instrument panel provide all the convenience you could desire as a driver whilst maintain a stylish look. With controls on the steering wheel as well as the console, control of your car has never been more convenient. For that extra bit of style the Levin ZR comes with a sky view roof option for panoramic views outside the car.
2. Engine & Performance
The 2014 Corolla boasts a fuel efficient 1.8L engine. However this isn’t a compromise, the Corolla still has all the power you need, with a 4 cylinder, DOHC Dual VVT-I engine. The sedan comes in three variants; Ascent, SX and ZR. Each is built with either a 6 speed manual or CVT automatic transmission. The automatic also comes with that little extra, with 7 pre-set ratios for the driver’s personal preference. The fuel economy is brilliant running at 6.6L per 100km for the auto.
3. 2014 Corolla Pricing
The hatchback starts from $19,990 whilst the sedan starts at $20,740. The sedan has been jam packed with features normally only saved for their luxury cars, including rear view camera and parking sensors. The mid-range SX sedan will cost $22,990 and the auto only ZR or top of the range starts from $30,990.
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4. Features & Equipment
The new 2014 Corolla is feature packed with a stack of technology and safety features and is boasting a more spacious and comfortable drive. There is a cockpit lighting interior with heated front leather seats and all models come standard with an arm rest and cup holders in the back seat.
5. Safety Ratings
The Toyota 2014 Corolla has a 5 start ANCAP safety rating and has 7 SRS airbags as standard and a reversing camera as well to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. The new corolla also comes with traction control; vehicle stability control and hill start assist.
6. In Car Infotainment
The Levin ZR is the top of the range and comes with a 6.1 inch touch screen with satellite navigation voice recognition. The 6 speaker audio system with iPod connectivity, USB connection and mp3 player also comes with voice recognition for the complete package.
7. Driving
Being Australia’s best-selling car the Toyota Corolla is very reliable and more fun to drive than ever before. The agile sports car hugs the road for a dynamic driving experience, whilst also remaining quiet on the road. It features cruise control, a sporty paddle shift on the seven speed and comes with automatic headlights. The Corolla comes with more leg room and boot space then you would expect. So for the most loved small car and for more driver fun, test the new 2014 Toyota Corolla.