Toyota Corolla the ninth of 15 Hottest New Cars for 2014 Forbes Version

Toyota Corolla the ninth of 15 Hottest New Cars for 2014 Forbes Version – This is the Ninth of 15 Hottest New Cars for 2014 Forbes Version. The popular Toyota Corolla compact sedan gets its most radical reinvention in a decade for 2014 to help the car shed its stodgy image. Growing a bit in most dimensions, it’s more athletic looking overall, with aggressive styling elements at the front and rear ends of the vehicle.

 

 

The new Corolla rides on a longer wheelbase, which helps contribute to additional interior room. A freshly cast interior features extensive use of higher-quality materials to help infuse the vehicle with a more upscale look and feel. Though the current 132-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine will continue, a revised 1.8 four included with the new LE Eco variant features variable valve timing and a slightly quicker 140 horsepower, with a Toyota-estimated five percent increase in fuel economy.

 

A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with most versions offering a new gearless CVT automatic that includes both manual “shift” and selectable driving modes. Available amenities include push-button entry/start, heated front seats, a navigation system and Toyota’s Entune multimedia array with smartphone data connectivity

 

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