Toyota Corolla 2014 Review
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Pusahma satu
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Friday, June 1, 2018
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2014 Toyota Corolla
The 2014 Toyota Corolla is a huge renovation, however it places just midpack versus other compacts, specifically in regards to cabin sound and ride high quality.
Along with an exterior styling makeover, the 11th-generation Corolla gets a modified engine as well as an extra upscale interior for 2014.
This is a large, active class with a lot of solid competitors and a near-constant redesign schedule. The Corolla's main competitors consist of the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and also Ford Emphasis.
Toyota Corolla 2014 Review
Outside & Designing
For 2014, the Corolla pulled an automotive Miley Cyrus: Toyota took the car's outside from Hannah Montana conservative to attention-grabbing starlet (regrettably, Robin Thicke had not been entailed). Its standard LED-accented fronts lights, sculpted body lines and also pumped-up grille make it one of the most dramatic-looking Corolla yet. In truth, however, any type of upgrade would've raised the 2013 version from the midsts of its drabness.
Promptly evident are signs Toyota borrowed from the Avalon large sedan (the grille as well as fronts lights especially look familiar), and also although the words "large sedan" don't usually share enjoyment in the styling department, the effect works with the Corolla. The car's fresh looks cannot match the hostile, stylish stance of the Kia Forte or the sweeping style of the Hyundai Elantra, yet it could get rid of "dull" from its listing of issues.
How It Drives
Although the old Corolla's dull looks are gone, a sleek outside cannot conceal an unfinished driving experience.
Initially, the hits: Toyota did a great work with the constantly variable automatic transmission. It feels more natural and also refined compared to the units in the Subaru Impreza as well as Nissan Sentra. I drove the Corolla LE Eco version, and power shipment from the 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder was likewise quicker compared to the various other 2. Some CVTs in the class take their time developing power and also trigger their engines to complain loudly, but Toyota's is both responsive and also fairly silent. It could get loud when pushed, however it's much from the largest transgressor.
Other models (L, LE and S trims) use a variation of the 1.8-liter that's good for 132 hp. Requirement on the base L is a six-speed manual transmission, and an old four-speed automatic is optional; the CVT is typical on all other trims.
The LE Eco design's powertrain is the most efficient. Throughout my 200-mile trek in the city as well as on the highway, the Corolla returned outstanding gas mileage: 38.3 mpg, which is much better than the EPA's rating of 30/42/35 mpg city/highway/combined. Base models with the guidebook are still impressive, 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).
Now the misses out on: Although suitable pep places it at the top in terms of power, unreasonable noise levels drop the Corolla to the bottom of the section. Noise gathers from all over. The mirrors cause quite a bit of wind racket, as well as roadway sound will certainly have you examining to see if all the windows are closed, leaving the powertrain's raw note rounding off circus-like levels of loudness. This was a problem with the previous variation, as well, and the redesign hasn't place a damage in it.
Though on the strong side, an even larger issue with the car's flight high quality is an absence of isolation. Too much of the road enters into the cabin, so uneasy degrees of resonance and also cruelty are constant, uninvited guests. The trip itself frequently approaches tense, with a little bit excessive hop over bigger bumps. Like the Honda Civic, the firmness is bearable in the beginning yet becomes significantly awkward as the drive wears on. The Kia Forte and also Ford Emphasis, however, ace flight high quality; both maintain a comfortable degree of calmness over bumps.
The Corolla ratings much better in terms of handling, with natural-feeling guiding and certain roadholding capacities. It does not feel sporty, yet the sedan takes edges without sloppiness.
Interior
The makeover is no less severe inside. Toyota changed the previous generation's shabby style as well as products with an appealing mix of color and also appearance, along with an extra horizontal control layout.
The Corolla I drove combined a dark environment-friendly outside with camel-colored tones inside as well as was really welcoming. It's a renovation over last year's budget-grade concept, yet the cabin still cannot match the Elantra's mix of high-quality products and also innovative design. It does, however, supply even more top quality as well as design compared to the cabins of the squeak-and-rattle-prone Focus and conservative Specialty.
Charm is not skin deep in this instance. Not only does the within appearance excellent, but it also really feels good, too. The door panel armrest is cushioned enough, and also the seats strike an excellent equilibrium: supportive without being as well solid, cushy without being also mushy. One small missing out on product is a sliding sunlight visor, which lots of cars and trucks have as well as are useful each day.
At 182.6 inches long, the Corolla is one of the greatest sedans in the class after growing a pair inches for 2014. Additional size means included guest room, as well as legroom is generous in the front as well as back seats. The backseat padding, however, is well-founded.
Functional design & Electronic devices
Several controls and also displays remain in a similar place in the new-generation Corolla, but the format has been extended flat for 2014. It resembles Toyota was going for a more streamlined plan. The outcome is much more enticing total, but the panel is still strained with buttons. Identifying just what they all do isn't an issue, however.
The 6.1-inch touch-screen audio system is once more common on the LE trim level and over yet not available on base trims. The screen dimension is decent for food selection readability as well as switch dimension. The system includes Toyota's Entune app suite, and Bluetooth audio streaming with my Android phone was smooth. Connecting to my Pandora Net radio app was additionally simple, yet I want to see more capability. You can utilize the touch-screen to play as well as stop briefly a track, yet functions like skipping a tune or packing a brand-new station aren't offered.
Freight & Storage space
In spite of the gains in size, the Corolla's trunk is still relatively small, with just 13 cubic feet of room. That's up from in 2015's ranking of 12.3 and also larger than the Civic's trunk (12.5 ), but a little smaller sized than the Emphasis (13.2) and also Elantra (14.8 ). More annoying is the Corolla's trunk style. Big steel hinges protrude into the luggage area; numerous automakers have upgraded to smaller, strut-like tools.
The rear seat folds up in a 60/40 split for extra freight room-- a valuable feature that isn't really basic on the Civic or Focus.
In advance, there's a phone-sized cubby easily located in front of complementary input as well as USB ports, as well as a small-ish facility console; the Civic's is much bigger and also consists of a comfortable sliding armrest. For the rear seat, there are two lightweight pop-out cupholders (they would not last a week with my family members) and also one bottleholder in each door.
Safety
The 2014 Toyota Corolla is an Insurance Coverage Institute for Freeway Safety And Security Top Safety Pick, gaining Good ratings in all areas of testing except the difficult new small-overlap frontal accident test. The Corolla scored Marginal in this examination, only one step over the most affordable score of Poor. The Specialty racked up Poor around, yet the Civic, Elantra and also Focus performed better, earning Leading Safety Choose Plus standing. The National Highway Website Traffic Safety and security Administration has yet to crash-test the Corolla.
A backup video camera is inaccessible on base L designs but standard on every other trim. The only car in this class with a standard electronic camera throughout the schedule is the Civic, the base cost which compares to the Corolla LE. The Corolla also comes requirement with a vehicle driver's knee airbag and also both vehicle driver and also traveler seat pillow airbags that blow up under the knees-- unusual functions in this course. Click on this link for a full checklist of safety functions, as well as see exactly how well the Corolla suits child-safety seats in our Car Seat Examine.
Value in Its Course
The 2014 Toyota Corolla starts at $17,610, making it one of the most cost effective lorries in its class, rating simply above the Ford Emphasis, at $17,105 (all rates consist of location fees). The Elantra starts simply higher, at $17,760, as well as the Civic covers the checklist at $18,955.
Shoppers looking to update to an automated will likewise discover the Corolla affordable. The outdated four-speed is an additional $600, below the additional price for the Civic's automated ($800), the Emphasis' terrible automated manual ($1,095) and the Elantra's six-speed system ($1,000).
We called the 2013 Corolla "sub-mediocre" in a segment breaking with excellent cars, so this upgraded version has a hell of a hillside to climb. Although the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Strength are kings of the mountain in terms of worth, features as well as convenience, the new Corolla makes some strides in regards to fuel efficiency and also indoor products.
Chances are, nevertheless, that few individuals will care that it still falls short. Despite the previous Corolla's stinker standing, people still bought it-- tons of individuals. Toyota has offered greater than 40 million Corollas worldwide because it went on sale for the 1989 design year. In the United States, the car continuously covers month-to-month hot seller lists, trying to getting the top portable slot with the Honda Civic. It may not be as well-shaped as several cars in its course, yet the 2014 Corolla is absolutely a step up from the previous generation as well as will certainly continuously attract the masses.