2009 Toyota Corolla Review

Redesigned inside and out, the 2009 Toyota Corolla is an economically priced 4-door sedan which comes in five trims, the Base, LE, XLE, S and XRS. Mazda3 and Honda Civic being its main competitors, the Corolla surpasses both of them in reliability and attractive styling. For this reason, Corolla could be considered the ideal to and from work vehicle.

With a 1.8L 132hp 4-cylinder engine standard, the Base, LE and XLE variants please the fuel economy buffs with 27mpg city and 35 mpg highway. The remaining two trims offer an optional 2.4L 158hp 4-cylinder engine that gives 22mpg city and 30mpg highway. A four-speed automatic and 5-speed manual are the two transmission choices.

With its blackout front grille and multi-reflector halogen headlamps, the new Corolla displays unmistakable down the road graphics. Adding to the mystique of the car are its color-keyed external mirrors, rear-deck spoiler, and side rocker panels. Along with aftermarket performance accessories, you may be tempted to upgrade its 15-inch wheels to 16- or 17-inch boots.

4-wheel ABS and front wheel disk brakes are standard, as well as a unitized body. While you may be perfectly satisfied with the standard audio system on the 2009 Toyota Corolla, an option that needs to be experienced to be appreciated is the JBL AM/FM audio system with 6-CD changer including all of those other technological capabilities you must have. Toyota puts your safety first by equipping every Corolla with driver and front passenger front airbags, side impact, and curtain airbags. The daytime running lamps and center high-mount stop lamp help make your Corolla more visible and imposing. Walk away from almost any collision thanks to Corolla's side impact door beams and collapsible steering column.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla promises to continue the heritage of outstanding reliability, unsurpassed safety, and attractive styling which has become the trademark of a great economy sedan.