2014 toyota Corolla Le
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Alfian Adi Saputra
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Saturday, May 19, 2018
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2014 Toyota Corolla
The 2014 Toyota Corolla is a huge enhancement, but it ranks merely midpack against other compacts, especially in terms of cabin sound and ride quality.
In addition to an outside styling remodeling, the 11th-generation Corolla obtains a revised engine as well as a more high end interior for 2014.
This is a large, busy course with a lot of strong contenders and also a near-constant redesign routine. The Corolla's primary competitors consist of the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Ford Emphasis.
2014 Toyota Corolla Le
Exterior & Designing
For 2014, the Corolla pulled an auto Miley Cyrus: Toyota took the car's exterior from Hannah Montana conservative to attention-grabbing starlet (regrettably, Robin Thicke had not been entailed). Its common LED-accented fronts lights, carved body lines and also pumped-up grille make it one of the most dramatic-looking Corolla yet. Truthfully, nevertheless, any kind of upgrade would've raised the 2013 version from the depths of its drabness.
Instantly apparent are signs Toyota borrowed from the Avalon huge car (the grille as well as headlights especially look acquainted), and also although words "large sedan" do not generally communicate enjoyment in the designing division, the effect services the Corolla. The sedan's fresh looks can not match the aggressive, stylish position of the Kia Strength or the sweeping sophistication of the Hyundai Elantra, but it can remove "dull" from its listing of distress.
Exactly how It Drives
Although the old Corolla's lackluster looks are gone, a refined exterior can not hide a rugged driving experience.
Initially, the hits: Toyota did a fantastic work with the continually variable automatic transmission. It feels more all-natural and polished than the systems in the Subaru Impreza as well as Nissan Sentra. I drove the Corolla LE Eco design, and also power delivery from the 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder was additionally quicker than the other 2. Some CVTs in the class take their time building power and also trigger their engines to complain noisally, but Toyota's is both responsive and fairly peaceful. It can get loud when pressed, however it's far from the most significant transgressor.
Various other models (L, LE and also S trims) make use of a version of the 1.8-liter that benefits 132 hp. Standard on the base L is a six-speed manual transmission, as well as an old four-speed automatic is optional; the CVT is standard on all other trims.
The LE Eco design's powertrain is one of the most efficient. During my 200-mile expedition in the city and also on the highway, the Corolla returned stellar gas mileage: 38.3 mpg, which is far better than the EPA's score of 30/42/35 mpg city/highway/combined. Base models with the handbook are still impressive, with a 28/37/31 mpg rating, which is midpack compared to base versions of the Civic (28/36/31 mpg), Emphasis (26/36/30 mpg) and also Elantra (28/38/32 mpg).
Currently the misses: Although respectable pep places it on top in terms of power, unreasonable noise degrees go down the Corolla to the bottom of the sector. Noise pours in from all over. The mirrors reason a fair bit of wind commotion, and road sound will have you examining to see if all the windows are closed, leaving the powertrain's unrefined note complementing circus-like levels of loudness. This was a problem with the previous version, as well, and also the redesign hasn't already place a damage in it.
Though on the strong side, an also larger problem with the sedan's trip high quality is a lack of isolation. Too much of the road enters the cabin, so uneasy levels of vibration and also violence are constant, unwelcome passengers. The trip itself usually borders on jittery, with a bit excessive jump over larger bumps. Like the Honda Civic, the firmness is tolerable in the beginning however becomes greatly uncomfortable as the drive wears on. The Kia Strength and Ford Emphasis, nonetheless, ace ride top quality; both maintain a comfy level of calmness over bumps.
The Corolla ratings better in regards to handling, with natural-feeling steering and confident roadholding capacities. It does not feel stylish, but the sedan takes edges without sloppiness.
Inside
The transformation is no much less extreme in. Toyota replaced the previous generation's dull style and also materials with an appealing blend of color and also structure, in addition to a more straight control format.
The Corolla I drove integrated a dark environment-friendly exterior with camel-colored tones inside and was really inviting. It's a renovation over in 2014's budget-grade concept, yet the cabin still can't match the Elantra's mix of top quality materials as well as innovative style. It does, however, use even more top quality as well as style compared to the cabins of the squeak-and-rattle-prone Focus and conservative Specialty.
Beauty is not skin deep in this case. Not just does the within appearance good, however it additionally feels good, as well. The door panel armrest is padded enough, as well as the seats strike an excellent balance: supportive without being also firm, easy without being too mushy. One tiny missing thing is a gliding sunlight visor, which many cars have as well as serve daily.
At 182.6 inches long, the Corolla is among the biggest cars in the course after expanding a pair inches for 2014. Additional length means included guest room, and also legroom is generous in the front and back seats. The rear seat cushion, nonetheless, is rock-solid.
Comfort design & Electronics
Lots of controls and displays remain in a similar area in the new-generation Corolla, yet the design has actually been extended horizontally for 2014. It appears like Toyota was going for a much more structured setup. The result is extra enticing total, yet the panel is still overloaded with switches. Figuring out just what they all do isn't an issue, however.
The 6.1-inch touch-screen sound system is again typical on the LE trim degree as well as over yet unavailable on base trims. The screen size is good for menu clarity as well as button dimension. The system includes Toyota's Entune app collection, as well as Bluetooth audio streaming with my Android phone was smooth. Connecting to my Pandora Internet radio application was likewise very easy, but I wish to see more functionality. You can use the touch-screen to play and stop a tune, but functions like avoiding a song or packing a new terminal aren't offered.
Cargo & Storage space
Despite the gains in dimension, the Corolla's trunk is still relatively small, with simply 13 cubic feet of area. That's up from in 2014's rating of 12.3 as well as bigger than the Civic's trunk (12.5 ), but slightly smaller sized than the Emphasis (13.2) and also Elantra (14.8 ). Much more bothersome is the Corolla's trunk layout. Big metal hinges extend into the luggage area; several car manufacturers have actually upgraded to smaller sized, strut-like tools.
The backseat folds up in a 60/40 split for extra freight room-- an useful function that isn't basic on the Civic or Emphasis.
In advance, there's a phone-sized cubby conveniently located before auxiliary input as well as USB ports, as well as a small-ish facility console; the Civic's is a lot larger and also includes a comfy gliding armrest. For the rear seat, there are two lightweight pop-out cupholders (they would not last a week with my family) and one bottleholder in each door.
Safety and security
The 2014 Toyota Corolla is an Insurance Institute for Freeway Safety Top Security Pick, making Great rankings in all locations of testing other than the difficult new small-overlap frontal collision test. The Corolla racked up Marginal in this examination, just one action over the lowest rating of Poor. The Strong suit scored Poor in this field, but the Civic, Elantra and also Emphasis did much better, gaining Leading Security Select Plus standing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Management has yet to crash-test the Corolla.
A backup electronic camera is not available on base L versions yet basic on every other trim. The only auto in this class with a common cam across the lineup is the Civic, the base rate of which compares to the Corolla LE. The Corolla additionally comes requirement with a motorist's knee air bag and both vehicle driver as well as passenger seat padding air bags that inflate under the knees-- uncommon attributes in this course. Click here for a complete listing of safety features, and see just how well the Corolla fits child-safety seats in our Car Seat Examine.
Value in Its Course
The 2014 Toyota Corolla begins at $17,610, making it one of one of the most inexpensive vehicles in its course, rating simply over the Ford Focus, at $17,105 (all rates include location charges). The Elantra starts just higher, at $17,760, and the Civic tops the list at $18,955.
Customers wanting to upgrade to an automated will likewise discover the Corolla inexpensive. The outdated four-speed is an added $600, below the additional price for the Civic's automated ($800), the Focus' terrible automated manual ($1,095) and also the Elantra's six-speed unit ($1,000).
We called the 2013 Corolla "sub-mediocre" in a segment breaking with outstanding automobiles, so this upgraded version has a heck of a hill to climb. Although the Hyundai Elantra and also Kia Forte are kings of the hill in regards to value, features and also comfort, the brand-new Corolla makes some strides in terms of gas performance and also interior materials.
Opportunities are, nonetheless, that few individuals will certainly care that it still fails. Despite the previous Corolla's stinker status, individuals still bought it-- tons of people. Toyota has actually offered greater than 40 million Corollas worldwide considering that it went on sale for the 1989 design year. In the United States, the sedan constantly covers month-to-month best-seller checklists, vying for the leading portable port with the Honda Civic. It might not be as all-around as a number of cars and trucks in its course, yet the 2014 Corolla is certainly a step up from the previous generation and will continuously bring in the masses.