2014 Corolla official pics!
06-06-13 | 03:15 PM
#241
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06-06-13 | 06:25 PM
#243
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No hybrid. There will be standard and Eco engine. Eco engine uses valvematic for the first time on the corolla. Standard makes 132 HP and Eco makes 140
All led lights are now standard on all corolla (makes me feel bad for my 14 RX)
06-06-13 | 06:34 PM
#244
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First Corolla in decades that doesn't look like a Corolla.
Pretty nice. Great headlights, aggressive lower grill surprising on a Corolla, nice tail lights.
Interior a huge improvement.
Some lines slightly awkward (mainly the rear window kink - not a fan). Crappy wheel design. And c'mon Toyota, still with the ridiculous wheel gap?
Pretty nice. Great headlights, aggressive lower grill surprising on a Corolla, nice tail lights.
Interior a huge improvement.
Some lines slightly awkward (mainly the rear window kink - not a fan). Crappy wheel design. And c'mon Toyota, still with the ridiculous wheel gap?
06-06-13 | 06:43 PM
#247
2014 Toyota Corolla debuts in Santa Monica
New Corolla will be bigger, stronger, possibly reliable-r
The all-new 2014 Corolla is the 11th generation of the largest-selling car in the world. Along with the Camry it's the very bread and butter of a very bread-and-butter automaker. So it's pretty important for Toyota.
The Corolla hasn't had a significant redesign since 2009, yet last year it sold 290,947 units in the U.S.-- more than the Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta, and Chevy Cruze. It sold more than the Ford Focus sedan and hatchback combined. All of these competitors are either the same age or newer.
Outside, the 2014 Corolla is certainly less milquetoast than the car it replaces. For one, with a Big Mouth Billy Bass front end it recalls a less chrome-laden Avalon. Creases and bulges outline the rest of the car, reminiscent of the Furia concept wrapped around Batman's Tumbler. Perhaps in a bit of youthful baiting, those black and silver wheels on the Corolla S are directly reminiscent of the Scion FR-S. We may be forgiven for thinking that some of its trucklike blockiness may indicate a greater tie-up with Subaru -- namely, the equally blocky XV Crosstrek -- than previously thought.
The wheelbase grows by 3.93 inches; the overall length, by 3.9 inches. Shrinking the overhangs allows Toyota to say "it communicates a more dynamic compact sedan form, even at a standstill." Big news up front: LEDs are standard across all models, allowing for lighter and smaller headlights.
The Corolla's Avalon theme continues on the inside with a dashboard that almost exactly mimics that of its larger brethren. All Corollas will feature Bluetooth, pollen filters, and many power-operated features like locks and windows as standard. A center touchscreen accesses Toyota's Entune on higher trim levels. Thanks to the use of acoustic glass, carpet insulation, and firewall silencing pads, the new Corolla will be much quieter, Toyota promises.
The Corolla comes with two 1.8-liter engines. A 1.8-liter all-aluminum four produces 132 horsepower on L, LE and S trims. The new LE Eco trim will be rated at 140 horsepower, as it debuts Toyota's Valvematic system for the first time in America: this improved variable-valve timing and lift system is said to increase horsepower and fuel economy by at least 5 percent. This means that the LE Eco, made for spendthrift fuel sippers, actually produces more horsepower than the S -- "sport," but with a lowercase s.
The base L model gets a choice of a four-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmissions. (A four-speed, in this day and age?) The other three trim levels will feature a brand-new pulley-type CVT, with seven stepped "gears" that will go far toward minimizing the "rubber band" sensation of traditional (read: cruder) CVTs. Toyota's words, not ours. Corolla drivers will be able to play with the seven "gears" through shifter buttons on the wheel as well as the gearshift lever.
Toyota isn't lying when it says the Corolla is "the best-selling car nameplate on the planet." Like McDonald's, millions and millions have been served, in 154 countries, with cars made in 16 factories. This Corolla will have to meet the demands of all these unique markets. Including ours. We get to drive it in a couple months.
Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...#ixzz2VUTn8j13
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The Corolla hasn't had a significant redesign since 2009, yet last year it sold 290,947 units in the U.S.-- more than the Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta, and Chevy Cruze. It sold more than the Ford Focus sedan and hatchback combined. All of these competitors are either the same age or newer.
Outside, the 2014 Corolla is certainly less milquetoast than the car it replaces. For one, with a Big Mouth Billy Bass front end it recalls a less chrome-laden Avalon. Creases and bulges outline the rest of the car, reminiscent of the Furia concept wrapped around Batman's Tumbler. Perhaps in a bit of youthful baiting, those black and silver wheels on the Corolla S are directly reminiscent of the Scion FR-S. We may be forgiven for thinking that some of its trucklike blockiness may indicate a greater tie-up with Subaru -- namely, the equally blocky XV Crosstrek -- than previously thought.
The wheelbase grows by 3.93 inches; the overall length, by 3.9 inches. Shrinking the overhangs allows Toyota to say "it communicates a more dynamic compact sedan form, even at a standstill." Big news up front: LEDs are standard across all models, allowing for lighter and smaller headlights.
The Corolla's Avalon theme continues on the inside with a dashboard that almost exactly mimics that of its larger brethren. All Corollas will feature Bluetooth, pollen filters, and many power-operated features like locks and windows as standard. A center touchscreen accesses Toyota's Entune on higher trim levels. Thanks to the use of acoustic glass, carpet insulation, and firewall silencing pads, the new Corolla will be much quieter, Toyota promises.
The Corolla comes with two 1.8-liter engines. A 1.8-liter all-aluminum four produces 132 horsepower on L, LE and S trims. The new LE Eco trim will be rated at 140 horsepower, as it debuts Toyota's Valvematic system for the first time in America: this improved variable-valve timing and lift system is said to increase horsepower and fuel economy by at least 5 percent. This means that the LE Eco, made for spendthrift fuel sippers, actually produces more horsepower than the S -- "sport," but with a lowercase s.
The base L model gets a choice of a four-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmissions. (A four-speed, in this day and age?) The other three trim levels will feature a brand-new pulley-type CVT, with seven stepped "gears" that will go far toward minimizing the "rubber band" sensation of traditional (read: cruder) CVTs. Toyota's words, not ours. Corolla drivers will be able to play with the seven "gears" through shifter buttons on the wheel as well as the gearshift lever.
Toyota isn't lying when it says the Corolla is "the best-selling car nameplate on the planet." Like McDonald's, millions and millions have been served, in 154 countries, with cars made in 16 factories. This Corolla will have to meet the demands of all these unique markets. Including ours. We get to drive it in a couple months.
Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...#ixzz2VUTn8j13
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06-06-13 | 06:49 PM
#248
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Not a horrible redesign, but seriously hugh wheel gap. Why can't Toyota design a compact car that looks more refinded? The chrome strip around the grill looks awkward, like a giant staple.
The Civic and Mazda3 look much better. There are a lot of much improved cars in this segment and competition is getting heated.
The Civic and Mazda3 look much better. There are a lot of much improved cars in this segment and competition is getting heated.
06-06-13 | 06:50 PM
#249
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LED headlights will be standard on all Corollas? That is incredible 
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Way to go Toyota on that one! That is HUGE!
Great to see Valvematic FINALLY coming officially to North America. Strange that the Valvematic model is the LE Eco, when it makes more power than other models. Also sad that the Valvematic engine isn't standard across the board. Disappointing from Toyota there.
Wheel gap does look ridiculous, otherwise the exterior looks good, and the interior is a HUGE improvement!
Overall I really like what I see, this should do great for Toyota. It's a big improvement in many areas over the aging current model.
Now to wait and see official specs and pics and a reveal video from Toyota.
No they don't. They look like clown cars in comparison. Except for the wheel gap, the new Corolla looks great. A modern, fresh design that still manages to look elegant; a design that doesn't look like a clown car with a million folds, creases, or character lines in the metal.
!Way to go Toyota on that one! That is HUGE!
Great to see Valvematic FINALLY coming officially to North America. Strange that the Valvematic model is the LE Eco, when it makes more power than other models. Also sad that the Valvematic engine isn't standard across the board. Disappointing from Toyota there.
Wheel gap does look ridiculous, otherwise the exterior looks good, and the interior is a HUGE improvement!
Overall I really like what I see, this should do great for Toyota. It's a big improvement in many areas over the aging current model.
Now to wait and see official specs and pics and a reveal video from Toyota.
No they don't. They look like clown cars in comparison. Except for the wheel gap, the new Corolla looks great. A modern, fresh design that still manages to look elegant; a design that doesn't look like a clown car with a million folds, creases, or character lines in the metal.
06-06-13 | 06:57 PM
#251
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I'm sure the wheel gap won't be that big on production models or even the car at the show tonight. These CGI enhanced shots always look stupid. BTW, Autoweek took down the Corolla post in the last 10 minutes.
If the interior quality of this car isn't top of the class, I'm going to be royally pissed. No more garbage. I want this car winning comparisons left and right and being best in class. The 4-speed still existing is disappointing, even if for the L only.
If the interior quality of this car isn't top of the class, I'm going to be royally pissed. No more garbage. I want this car winning comparisons left and right and being best in class. The 4-speed still existing is disappointing, even if for the L only.
06-06-13 | 07:04 PM
#254
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Not a horrible redesign, but seriously hugh wheel gap. Why can't Toyota design a compact car that looks more refinded? The chrome strip around the grill looks awkward, like a giant staple.
The Civic and Mazda3 look much better. There are a lot of much improved cars in this segment and competition is getting heated.
The Civic and Mazda3 look much better. There are a lot of much improved cars in this segment and competition is getting heated.
06-06-13 | 07:05 PM
#255
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I do agree though, the 4 speed still remaining, and Valvematic not being standard are the biggest disappointments. Especially so considering LED headlights are standard. Yes its only a Corolla, but perhaps they should have made Valvematic standard, and LEDs optional, instead of the other way around.