Toyota Corolla 2007 test drive - 2009 hatchback

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It seems and looks more adult than classmates and goes to the bustle of bustle, which does not immediately come right away
Toyota Corolla is always reliability and fidelity. Service to the owner. Modesty in the expression of their character. The World Success Corolla proved that these qualities are in demand invariably and everywhere. We add to traditional ingredients a modern design of a new generation, as well as the illusion of a machine belonging to a more solid community than golf class seds, and now you can delve into especially the current attitude at the wheel of Corolla.
 
We could not provide in our comparison complete power parity: Corolla is not equipped with engines more than 1.6 l with a capacity of 124 liters. s., so there is nowhere to hurry. Five -speed robotic transmission. With her, a car of significant comfort accelerates to 100 km/h in a long 12 seconds. The algorithm for the work of the checkpoint is generally not bad, however, like any other, this robot supports switching. It is possible to bring the smoothness of the transmission into harmony with exceptional sled comfort if you manipulate the transmission manually and take the gas in time. Although it is still more organic with a chassis like Corolla, a traditional machine gun with a hydrotransformer would be perceived.
 
The driver's seat is the most simple among all our participants. However, this topic does not continue in the interior decoration (very solid plastic is used), nor in the chic steering wheel (the steering wheel is comfortable, pleasant, expensive). But there are not many places at all at all and if the driver’s growth is more than 180 cm, the passenger will rest his knees into the supple fabric upholstery of the back.
 
Of course, there is not enough motor, and in a fast Moscow stream this feeling often visits. Optimism does not add a cotton brake pedal. But the setting of the chassis made the most pleasant impression. High smoothness is given at the cost of only the softness of the suspension, and it often entails delays, ambiguity and foggy sensations on the steering wheel: jelly, in a word. Nevertheless, the current Corolla belongs to all few cars that are able to maintain the cleanliness and softness of reactions. A separate bow to the engineers for how they were able to calm down the unsubstantiated masses: they are free, but do not jump. Miracle!
Closing with Corolla and having accepted a measured life in the middle and right rows, you simply cease to notice the car and driving: Toyota is quite good and good for this serious compliment. Corolla is not trying to charm anyone, to express himself at your expense or attract interest in its owner. It just works, allowing you to focus on her wheel on anything other than the process of control or studying the variety of road flaws. That was the goal. And the developers reached it.
 
 
   
1.6 l 124 L. S. The maximum for Corolla and the only thing that violates serenity: the lack of power supply does not contribute to mental comfort in the city
Calm adult silhouette and balanced actual design: neither a bitch nor a bitch
Good materials, great steering wheel. Simple seats are in harmony with a comfortable setting chassis
The backlight is amber, the digitization is small. Not the most convenient
There are not many places on the second row of seats. The knees of tall riders easily get the soft seats's soft backs
The trunk is not the most correct shape, but a decent size
 
Toyota Corolla
Engine
Type of gasoline R4
Working volume, cm3 1598
Max. Power, l. With. at about./min 124/6000
Max. moment, NM at about./min 157/5200
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 195
Acceleration 0100 km/h, from 12.1
common data
Fuel consumption (EU), l/100 km 6.7
Fuel tank volume, l 55
Wheel base, mm 2600
Length, mm 4540
Width, mm 1760
Height, mm 1470
Clearance, see 150
A mass of equipment/full., Kg 1300/1785
price, rub. from 557,000
 

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