In-Depth Automotive Review - 2009 Toyota Corolla

In-Depth Automotive Review - 2009 Toyota Corolla - Test Drive & Pricing

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Shaun_Patrick_Davidson]Shaun Patrick Davidson

What a huge difference a new body style makes, not so much in the new 2009 Corolla, but in its bigger brother, the Toyota Camry. The sincerest form of flattery, the new 2009 Toyota Corolla ripped some pages out of the highly successful Camry book, and ran away with another super looking sedan. I get behind the wheel and give consumers the lowdown on the newer, slicker econo car. Is it everything buyer's want and more? I'll examine the Corolla inside and out.

Exterior design is unmistakable, it's truly a smaller, more compact Camry in any angle. The panels and lighting had the similar angles like its bigger brother wears, but in a more sporty looking end product. Teenagers and college students alike, will enjoy the Corolla's newer facade. It is a lot better improved compared to its more reserved and conventional older generation. I was truly taken by it's good looks. I drove a blue mid level model with nicer wheels and the overall finish of the paint and fitment of the body panels are Toyota quality, like usual.

While not designed to set marquee features and options, my test model was nicely equipped with the power options, c/d player, it wasn't lacking too much. The seats are soft on the body, yet firm enough to make longer treks acceptable. In addition, rear seats were just good enough for friends and pals of all sizes, great head room! In addition, the dash layout is stylish and had a great quality to it. No squeeks or rattle evident in the test drive, the Corolla was compliant and sturdy. Buttons and controls were easy to reach, and took very little knowledge to find out what each one does. Like any good Toyota engineering, the powertrain and drivetrain worked harmoniously, just perfect enough for the commuter. But compared to some of the rivals, it lacked a little low end grunt, but only to enhance fuel economy as a trade off.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla elaborated on such a successful previous model, that it didn't need to go overboard with trendsetting craziness. I would best describe this newest generation as sporty conservative if anything. Pricing is segment competitive as my test mule was priced just shy of $18k, and expect anywhere from $750-1000 between invoice and MSRP. In this market, overall profit is few and far between, but the gas savings is tremendous with the Corolla's combination of good power, and reserved fuel usage. A budget smart, yet fantastic choice for the everyday driver/commuter, it's new and improved.

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Shaun Davidson-Automotive and Finance Consultant-2008

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