2014 toyota Corolla Le Eco
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Alfian Adi Saputra
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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2014 Toyota Corolla
The 2014 Toyota Corolla is a large enhancement, however it ranks just midpack against various other compacts, especially in terms of cabin sound and ride top quality.
Along with an outside styling transformation, the 11th-generation Corolla obtains a modified engine as well as a much more high end interior for 2014.
This is a big, hectic course with lots of solid contenders and a near-constant redesign routine. The Corolla's primary rivals include the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and also Ford Focus.
2014 Toyota Corolla Le Eco
Exterior & Styling
For 2014, the Corolla drew an automobile Miley Cyrus: Toyota took the car's outside from Hannah Montana conservative to eye-catching starlet (however, Robin Thicke had not been included). Its conventional LED-accented headlights, sculpted body lines and pumped-up grille make it the most dramatic-looking Corolla yet. Truthfully, however, any kind of update would've elevated the 2013 version from the depths of its drabness.
Promptly apparent are hints Toyota borrowed from the Avalon big car (the grille and also headlights especially look acquainted), as well as although the words "large sedan" do not normally share exhilaration in the styling division, the result works on the Corolla. The car's fresh looks can't match the aggressive, flashy position of the Kia Strong suit or the sweeping sophistication of the Hyundai Elantra, but it could eliminate "dull" from its checklist of woes.
How It Drives
Although the old Corolla's lackluster looks are gone, a sleek outside cannot hide an unfinished driving experience.
Initially, the hits: Toyota did an excellent task with the continuously variable transmission. It really feels more natural and refined than the systems in the Subaru Impreza and also Nissan Sentra. I drove the Corolla LE Eco design, as well as power shipment from the 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder was additionally quicker than the other two. Some CVTs in the course take their time building power and also create their engines to whine loudly, however Toyota's is both responsive and also fairly quiet. It could get loud when pushed, however it's much from the greatest wrongdoer.
Various other versions (L, LE and also S trims) make use of a variation of the 1.8-liter that benefits 132 hp. Criterion on the base L is a six-speed manual transmission, as well as an old four-speed automatic is optional; the CVT is typical on all other trims.
The LE Eco version's powertrain is the most efficient. Throughout my 200-mile trek in the city as well as on the freeway, the Corolla returned stellar gas mileage: 38.3 mpg, which is better than the EPA's ranking of 30/42/35 mpg city/highway/combined. Base models with the manual are still remarkable, with a 28/37/31 mpg rating, which is midpack compared with base versions of the Civic (28/36/31 mpg), Emphasis (26/36/30 mpg) as well as Elantra (28/38/32 mpg).
Currently the misses out on: Although suitable pep puts it on top in regards to power, unreasonable sound degrees go down the Corolla to the bottom of the section. Sound pours in from anywhere. The mirrors reason quite a bit of wind racket, and also roadway sound will have you checking to see if all the windows are closed, leaving the powertrain's raw note rounding off circus-like levels of volume. This was a trouble with the previous variation, as well, as well as the redesign hasn't place a damage in it.
Though on the solid side, an even larger problem with the car's flight top quality is a lack of seclusion. Too much of the road comes into the cabin, so awkward levels of vibration as well as harshness are constant, unwanted guests. The trip itself usually verges on uneasy, with a bit excessive jump over bigger bumps. Like the Honda Civic, the suppleness is bearable at first but becomes exponentially uncomfortable as the drive endures. The Kia Strong Suit as well as Ford Focus, nonetheless, ace flight high quality; both maintain a comfy level of calmness over bumps.
The Corolla ratings better in regards to handling, with natural-feeling steering and also positive roadholding capacities. It does not really feel stylish, however the car takes edges without sloppiness.
Interior
The transformation is no less severe inside. Toyota changed the previous generation's drab design and also materials with an attractive mix of shade as well as structure, together with a more horizontal control layout.
The Corolla I drove integrated a dark green outside with camel-colored tones inside as well as was extremely inviting. It's an enhancement over in 2015's budget-grade concept, yet the cabin still can not match the Elantra's mix of high-grade materials and also advanced layout. It does, however, offer more top quality and design compared to the cabins of the squeak-and-rattle-prone Focus as well as conventional Forte.
Appeal is not skin deep in this instance. Not just does the inside look great, but it additionally really feels excellent, as well. The door panel armrest is cushioned enough, as well as the seats strike a good equilibrium: encouraging without being too firm, soft without being also mushy. One little missing out on product is a moving sun visor, which numerous cars and trucks have as well as serve daily.
At 182.6 inches long, the Corolla is among the largest sedans in the class after expanding a pair inches for 2014. Bonus size indicates added guest area, and legroom is generous in the front and rear seats. The rear seat pillow, nevertheless, is well-founded.
Ergonomics & Electronic devices
Several controls and screens are in a similar spot in the new-generation Corolla, however the design has been stretched flat for 2014. It looks like Toyota was going for a more structured arrangement. The result is a lot more enticing general, yet the panel is still overloaded with switches. Determining just what they all do isn't really an issue, however.
The 6.1-inch touch-screen sound device is once more basic on the LE trim degree and above however unavailable on base trims. The display dimension is respectable for food selection legibility as well as switch dimension. The system features Toyota's Entune app suite, as well as Bluetooth audio streaming with my Android phone was seamless. Linking to my Pandora Net radio application was additionally easy, however I would love to see more performance. You can use the touch-screen to play as well as pause a tune, yet features like avoiding a tune or loading a new terminal typically aren't readily available.
Freight & Storage
Despite the gains in size, the Corolla's trunk is still fairly little, with just 13 cubic feet of space. That's up from last year's rating of 12.3 and also larger compared to the Civic's trunk (12.5 ), however somewhat smaller sized than the Focus (13.2) and also Elantra (14.8 ). A lot more frustrating is the Corolla's trunk layout. Huge metal joints protrude into the travel luggage space; many automakers have actually upgraded to smaller, strut-like devices.
The rear seat folds up in a 60/40 split for added cargo area-- a helpful feature that isn't really common on the Civic or Emphasis.
Up front, there's a phone-sized cubby easily located in front of supporting input as well as USB ports, as well as a small-ish center console; the Civic's is a lot larger and also includes a comfy sliding armrest. For the backseat, there are 2 lightweight pop-out cupholders (they wouldn't last a week with my household) and one bottleholder in each door.
Safety and security
The 2014 Toyota Corolla is an Insurance Policy Institute for Highway Security Top Safety and security Select, earning Great scores in all locations of testing other than the tough brand-new small-overlap frontal accident examination. The Corolla racked up Marginal in this test, only one action above the most affordable rating of Poor. The Specialty racked up Poor in this field, but the Civic, Elantra and also Emphasis did better, making Top Safety and security Choose Plus standing. The National Freeway Traffic Safety Management has yet to crash-test the Corolla.
A backup video camera is unavailable on base L models yet common on every other trim. The only car in this class with a basic electronic camera across the lineup is the Civic, the base price of which compares to the Corolla LE. The Corolla also comes criterion with a motorist's knee air bag and also both driver and passenger seat cushion airbags that inflate under the knees-- uncommon features in this class. Visit this site for a full listing of security functions, and also see how well the Corolla suits child-safety seats in our Car Seat Inspect.
Worth in Its Class
The 2014 Toyota Corolla starts at $17,610, making it among the most budget-friendly automobiles in its class, ranking just above the Ford Emphasis, at $17,105 (all rates consist of destination costs). The Elantra starts simply higher, at $17,760, as well as the Civic tops the checklist at $18,955.
Buyers looking to update to an automatic will also locate the Corolla inexpensive. The out-of-date four-speed is an added $600, lower than the additional cost for the Civic's automated ($800), the Focus' terrible automated guidebook ($1,095) and also the Elantra's six-speed unit ($1,000).
We called the 2013 Corolla "sub-mediocre" in a segment breaking with impressive vehicles, so this upgraded variation has a heck of a hillside to climb up. Although the Hyundai Elantra as well as Kia Strength are kings of the mountain in terms of value, features and convenience, the new Corolla makes some strides in regards to fuel performance and also indoor products.
Opportunities are, nevertheless, that couple of people will care that it still fails. In spite of the previous Corolla's stinker standing, individuals still bought it-- tons of people. Toyota has actually sold greater than 40 million Corollas worldwide given that it took place sale for the 1989 model year. In the United States, the car consistently covers month-to-month hot seller checklists, trying to getting the top compact slot with the Honda Civic. It could not be as well-shaped as several cars and trucks in its class, yet the 2014 Corolla is most definitely a step up from the previous generation and will continuously draw in the masses.