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TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the 2010 Toyota Corolla to give you plenty of details and firsthand observations, and to compare it with other cars in its class. The car experts at TheCarConnection.com have also studied the latest road tests of the new 2010 Toyota Corolla to compile this conclusive review.
Likes:
- Quiet ride and handling
- Sporty XRS model
- Good build quality
- Toyota’s enviable reliability
Dislikes:
- Downmarket interior on base models
- Tight cabin space when fully loaded
- Archaic four-speed automatic
The 2010 Toyota Corolla is a car with two different personalities: There’s the base model for budget-conscious buyers and the sporty Corolla XRS for those after a little flair. Comparing both models with their prime rival, the Honda Civic, the base Corolla falls a little short in the performance and styling departments. The XRS does a better job, especially when it comes to power and handling, but loses out to the competition on price.
While the current Corolla is much more attractive than previous generations, one of the car’s biggest drawbacks remains its inability to excite the visual senses. The Corolla lacks the sporty and modern panache of many of its rivals, but this may be ideal for those who don’t want to stand out from the crowd.
Inside, base Corollas can feel a little cheap, but moving up to the LE adds features such as power windows, while the XLE gets wood grain trim. The XRS range-topper adds some leather trim and comfy sports bucket seats.
The base 2010 Toyota Corolla and the better-equipped LE and XLE editions continue in 2010 with a standard 1.8-liter four-cylinder mill developing 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. Compared to the Honda Civic and Chevrolet Cobalt, the Toyota is slightly down on power; however, fuel economy for either the standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic is impressive, with an EPA rating of 27 mpg city, 35 highway. The Honda Civic, by comparison, gets 26 mpg city, 34 highway.
