2009 Toyota Corolla Reviews Pouring In

Well, we're starting to get a clear picture of what Toyota is bringing to the table to compete with the Honda Civic, and it looks like it's going to be a nice car. Here is a review of the top of the line 2009 Toyota Corolla Sedan Automatic Transmission. I can't wait for this car to come out, it's just going to heat an already hot market up!

What Works:

Interior packaging and presentation; satellite navigation; enormous trunk with 60/40 split-fold rear seat; fuel economy.

What Needs Work:

Electric-assist power steering; tire noise; barely adequate headlamp illumination.

Bottom Line:

Toyota offers more standard equipment and unexpected amenities but little driving pleasure in its all-new Corolla world car.

EDMUNDS REVIEW
A Step Above Basic Transportation
By Chris Walton, Chief Road Test Editor

Here's the Link;

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=124046?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*

CAR & DRIVER PREVIEW

No quantum leap for the tenth generation of the best-selling car in history.
By Steve Siler

Here's the Link;

http://www.caranddriver.com/previews/14440/first-drive-2009-toyota-corolla.html

Here's a Peek at the 2009 Toyota Corolla

Here is my first post of a car that competes directly with the Honda Civic. Even though the Civic is a fast seller for us, I cannot wait until this car comes out; it just heats up the market that much more!

The 2009 Corolla will come in five trims: Standard, LE, XLE, the "sporty" S and even "sportier" XRS. The car is about the same size as the last model, but the A- and C-pillars have been pushed out to give the greenhouse a more rakish look. Meanwhile, S and XRS models get a body kit that includes a chin spoiler, fog lamps, rocker moldings, spoilers and even an underbody engine cover to improve airflow beneath the car.

Engines include the base 1.8L four-cylinder with dual-VVT-i producing 132 HP and 162 ft-lbs. of twist. The XRS alone gets a 2.4L producing 154 HP and 162 ft-lbs. of torque. S models also get 16-inch wheels that are unfortunately capped with wheel covers, while the XRS sports 17-inchers that are pure alloy.