2013 Toyota Corolla
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Overview
Yes, it eventually happens to all cars, even the best-selling automobile the world has ever known, the Toyota Corolla. And now, it is undeniable: the Corolla is getting old. Of course, that hasn’t stopped people from buying Corollas in droves. And so with an audible sigh, we report that 2013 brings yet another mild update to a car that has been around in its current form seemingly for an eternity. So why do people still buy the Corolla en masse? Simple: it’s simple…as in uncomplicated, plain, or as some might say, dull. And to be fair, one person’s dull is another’s “reliable transportation,” and don’t expect us to argue with that. But don’t expect us to get too excited about it, either, as the only available engine remains a wimpy 132-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder mated to five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. The Corolla LE and S models receive some reconstituted option packages, and a new 6.1-inch screen-based interface for the Display Audio system. Fuel economy is respectable but falls short of newer, fresher, and far more exciting competitors such as the Ford Focus, the Chevrolet Cruze, the Volkswagen Jetta, and the Hyundai Elantra, all of which should be considered by anyone looking at a new Corolla this year. Fun-O-Meter: 3
Competitors:
1. Hyundai Elantra
2. Ford Focus
3. Honda Civic
Cool Tech Items:
1. Available EnTune app suite with iTunes song tagging and Pandora, Bing, and more.
Looks:
1. S model available with seventeen-inch five-spoke wheels, black trim.
2. LE model available with sixteen-inch five-spoke wheels.
New for 2013:
1. New front grille.
2. Display Audio system with touchscreen interface and advanced connectivity features.
3. New LE and S option packages.
1. Hyundai Elantra
2. Ford Focus
3. Honda Civic
Cool Tech Items:
1. Available EnTune app suite with iTunes song tagging and Pandora, Bing, and more.
Looks:
1. S model available with seventeen-inch five-spoke wheels, black trim.
2. LE model available with sixteen-inch five-spoke wheels.
New for 2013:
1. New front grille.
2. Display Audio system with touchscreen interface and advanced connectivity features.
3. New LE and S option packages.