If you say that 2014 Toyota Corolla is the most boring vehicle with those plain and appliance-like basic, you may not be wrong because the rest people on the planet would say and feel the same. The criticism that come recently seems not to be a big obstacle for the company though, since the sales itself doesn’t make a bad record at all. Even numbers of abundant sales always reach the top place among the cars in its class in its monthly sales. The company, somehow, have to do something to at least return the vehicle’s reputation, regardless to the sales. Then to fix the situation, for the 2014 model year Toyota Corolla is claimed to come with updated powertrains, new styling and technology as well as better packaging. Let’s see how the change could fix the Corolla’s bad image recently.
Exterior
The eleventh generation of Toyota Corolla offers you with new lower grille and angular headlights featured by LED low beam lamps and LED daytime running lights that successfully bring distinctive look the sedan. A defined character line is flowing across the vehicle’s length and perfectly meets the wrap-around taillights, giving the Corolla a nice visual width. Short porch and more tapered body style with extended, sloping C-pillar flowing to the trunk is good for vehicle’s drag coefficient reduction to 0.28 that result a better performance with the combination of under-cover below front bumper as its aerodynamic upgrades. If you have seen the Corolla Furia concept, these changes made to 2014 Toyota Corolla would not be new for you since it takes most of the concept from the Furia with a bit Avalon-touch as well. Thaht’s why this car is look more stylish than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage, 2014 Buick Regal and 2014 Buick LaCrosse. This looks more stylish than 2014 Kia Forte Koup Turbo, 2014 Audi RS7, 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and 2014 Toyota Camry, 2014 Fiat 500X, 2013 Cadillac Elmiraj, 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera.
Interior
Inside, the improvements involve soft-touch materials which significantly seen from the dashboard. Fake while it’s adorned by fake stitching, pinstriped accents also take parts to the cabin and door panels. Passenger’s comfort is better with 3.9 inch wheelbase increase and 3 inch farther back rear seat hip point. Supportive upholstery with new design is available as well as more legroom in the back seat.
Engine
All models of 2014 Toyota Corolla still carryover the 1.8 L V4 engine that delivers 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. Improvement made to just the LE eco trim which now available with Valvematic Valve train technology that is firstly used in Corolla for North America debut. This technology amazingly gives more power to 140 hp and 126 lb-ft of torque than the rest trim level.
Price
2014 Toyota Corolla will be on sale in this fall. Official price tag has not been announced but $17,000 would be best fitted the Corolla’s new generation.
