2007 toyota Corolla S

2007 Toyota Corolla S: Though it hasn't undergone a significant redesign since the 2003 version year, the Corolla stays one of the very successful vehicles in the United States Just what's so appealing regarding this compact? For beginners, the Corolla gets extraordinary gas mileage. It's likewise nimble. Probably more crucial to customers seeking inexpensive transport is the Corolla's outstanding dependability. The Corolla's inside, however, is beginning to show its age.


2007 Toyota Corolla S


Exterior & Designing

In the world of portable vehicles, styling is increasingly coming to be a lot more daring. Witness the advanced front end of the Honda Civic as well as the brutish appearance of Dodge's Caliber. With its unmemorable appearances, the Corolla has neither of these autos' blowing, which could or could not be an advantage, depending on your preferences. (The Corolla schedules for a redesign in the next couple of years, and-- if the redesign of Toyota's 2007 Camry is anything to go by-- may get an extra unique outside then.) No matter, shutting the Corolla's doors generates an assuring "thunk" that suggests a high-end-- in contrast to an economy-- automobile.

All designs have common 15-inch steel wheels, though LE versions could have 15-inch alloy wheels and also the Corolla S could have 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels. A spoiler is optional for the S.

Ride & Handling

Most of my time behind the wheel of the Corolla was spent on Chicago's streets and freeways. With these roads' continuous congestion, it didn't take long to find just how accomplished this vehicle is in heavy traffic.

Though the tight suspension does little to filter out bumps and also pits, the Corolla is very maneuverable. The ride gets a bit uneven on the freeway, with a lot of up and down suspension activities, but body roll is efficiently controlled when cornering. Front and rear stabilizer bars are standard.

Going & Preventing

With the discontinuation of the high-output XRS, the sole engine for the 2007 Corolla is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that makes 126 horse power and also 122 pounds-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is typical and also a four-speed automated is optional. EPA gas mileage quotes are 32/41 mpg (city/highway) for hands-on models; quotes go down to 30/38 with the automatic transmission.

While the Corolla's engine has significantly lower result when compared to much of the competitors, it offers completely appropriate efficiency on city and also country roads. It's just on the highway that the engine's modest power scores limit the Corolla's efficiency; the automatic-transmission Corolla I tested only had a minimal quantity of power for quick death. The smooth-shifting automatic kicks down swiftly when hired, however the act brings on a considerable quantity of engine sound as the four-cylinder increases the rpms.

Corollas have front-disc as well as rear-drum brakes that provide straight stopping performance. Antilock brakes are optional.

The Within

The driving setting is a little bit confined for vehicle drivers greater than 6 feet high, however this is due even more to lack of rearward adjustability in the chauffeur's seat than to the cabin being excessively small. With the driver's seat changed as best as possible for somebody high, the steering wheel is a little a reach, and also it doesn't telescope to earn driving easier. The control panel stereo controls are instead far. While much shorter chauffeurs likely will not experience these problems, if you're taller you'll intend to pay unique focus on the cabin's functional designs throughout your examination drive.

The Corolla's control panel plastic has nice-looking graining, and the controls are practically organized. A lot of panels fit securely together, and the top-level LE version has decent-looking replica wood trim. The LE's towel seats and also cloth door-panel inserts look dated when compared with newer rivals, and that's before you think about the Corolla's premium rates in its sector.

Although it would certainly behave if the front seats returned further, their restricted travel protects some space for rear passengers, where legroom for the high is limited yet overall comfort is satisfactory. I wouldn't want to be stuck back there for more than a couple of hours, though. Once more, resident size could mainly influence convenience, and shorter guests may discover it completely acceptable, even for lengthy journeys.

Security

The Corolla got an Excellent general rating in the Insurance policy Institute for Highway Safety and security's frontal-offset accident examination. It gained an Acceptable total ranking in the IIHS' side-impact examination when equipped with the optional side-impact airbags for the pole positions and also front and also rear side curtain air bags. Without those $655 air bags, the Corolla's overall side-impact rating goes down to Poor, so you should consider them a necessity.

Various other optional security features consist of antilock brakes with digital brake-force circulation and also an electronic stability system that's readily available for automatic-transmission S and LE versions.

Freight & Towing

The Corolla's 13.6-cubic-foot trunk is fairly huge for a portable car, and it has a broad opening to ease gain access to. Folding up the basic 60/40-split rear seats is accomplished using 2 smartly located handles near the top of the trunk. The extended load flooring isn't really totally flat, nonetheless; there's a walk between the folded seatbacks and the trunk flooring.

Toyota states the Corolla can tow up to 1,500 extra pounds when effectively geared up.

Functions

A/c, a CD stereo, power-adjustable side mirrors as well as a temperature gauge are basic. The S designs include rocker panels as well as front and also rear underbody looters to the exterior and also a leather-wrapped wheel and shifter, different determines, power door locks and also indoor chrome trim. The high-level LE includes power windows, keyless entry as well as vivid electroluminescent gauges that are simple to read. Cruise control, a moonroof and also a JBL stereo with an in-dash six-CD changer are optional.

Corolla out there

The Corolla is proof that-- as long as the essentials are there-- strong sales aren't subject to having the latest, snazziest version. Though its inside is behind the times even for an economic situation auto, it's tough to suggest with the Corolla's sales: Greater than 200,000 have actually been offered through September of 2006, which remains in the face of fresh competition in the form of the upgraded Honda Civic. That's an impressive accomplishment for an aging model, also one with the Corolla's excellent reliability background.