2014 Toyota Corolla revealed

In 2012 the Toyota Corolla was the fifth best-selling car in the United States, with over 290,000 examples finding buyers. So the all-new 2014 model, which has just been unveiled, certainly has a reputation to maintain.

With styling influenced by the Furia Concept that appeared at January’s North American International Auto Show, the latest Corolla has grown by 9.9 centimetres (3.9 inches). All of that extra length is between the wheels for increased cabin space, particularly in the rear.

As well as being roomier, the interior should also have a more refined ambiance. Toyota is saying it has used premium materials, there are lots of soft-touch surfaces and the sound-deadening is more generous.

Toyota Corolla S (2014 North American Spec) Front Side

Four trim grades - L, LE, LE Eco and S - will be available, with all featuring Bluetooth connectivity, eight airbags and LED low-beam headlights as standard.

As its name implies, the LE Eco is focussed on efficiency. Its EPA Highway fuel economy rating is expected to be at least 40 mpg US (48.0 mpg imperial / 5.9 l/100km), thanks to the use of low rolling resistance tyres, enhanced aerodynamics, a specially-developed 140 bhp (104 kW / 142 PS) 1.8 litre four-cylinder engine with Valvematic variable valve timing and the new CVTi-S continuously variable transmission.

The other variants are also powered by a 1.8 litre engine, albeit one with a slightly lower output of 132 bhp (98 kW / 133 PS). On L models, it’s connected to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a traditional four-speed automatic transmission. LE versions come with CVTi-S, while the sporty S can be specified with either the manual ’box or CVTi-S.

Prices and final specifications for the 2014 Toyota Corolla will be announced nearer to its launch date.

Toyota Corolla LE Eco (2014 North American Spec) DashboardToyota Corolla LE Eco (2014 North American Spec) Rear Side

Toyota Corolla LE Eco (2014 North American Spec) SideToyota Corolla S (2014 North American Spec) Rear Seats

Related posts:
2014 Toyota 4Runner launched
2014 Toyota Tundra unveiled
Camry Rowdy Edition

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts:

Alfa MiTo TwinAir arrives

Image
The Alfa Romeo MiTo supermini is now available with the innovative two-cylinder TwinAir petrol engine. Although its capacity is only 875 cc, a turbocharger and the MultiAir electro-hydraulic valve control system mean it produces a respectable 83 bhp (62 kW / 85 PS) and 145 Nm (103 lb/ft) of torque. Performance might not be scintillating - the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint takes 12.5 seconds and maximum speed is 108 mph (173 km/h) - but the TwinAir’s trump card is efficiency. Carbon dioxide emissions are only 98 g/km, a level that brings numerous benefits for UK drivers including zero road tax, a full discount on the London Congestion Charge and qualification for the lowest company car benefit-in-kind rate. Fuel economy is also decent and, according to the official figures, a TwinAir-powered MiTo will manage 67.3 mpg (4.2 l/100km) on the combined cycle. Impressive maybe, but still some way off the 78.5 mpg (3.6 l/100km) of the existing 1.3 JTDM-2 diesel MiTo. However, any
Read more

i10 N Line versus the Up! GTI

Image
Hyundai has confirmed specifications and pricing for its sporty i10 N Line. This new variant – which arrives at dealers later this month – benefits from some cosmetic tweaks, unique suspension components and a more powerful 1.0 litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine.
Read more

Aston Martin Vantage GTE

Image
Aston Martin Racing has announced that it’ll be entering a V8 Vantage in the GTE Pro category of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship. Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. Scroll down for more images and a video. Painted in Gulf blue and orange, the car’s driver line-up has been confirmed as Adrian Fernandez, Stefan Mücke and Darren Turner. The plan is to contest all eight rounds of the WEC, which commences with the 12 Hours of Sebring on the 17th of March. For the third race - June’s Le Mans 24 Hours - a second Vantage is going to be run, but its drivers have yet to be named. In preparation for the season’s premier event the team also intends to compete in the Long Beach and Laguna Seca rounds of the American Le Mans Series. The V8 Vantage GTE is a development of the Vantage GT2. Although the engine can trace its origins back to the one used in the road-going V8 Vantage, the usual gearbox is replaced with a six-speed, semi-automatic, sequential transmission that has its own oi
Read more

Honda WSB team launch

Image
Honda has unveiled its works team for the 2011 World Superbike championship . The announcement of Castrol as title sponsor means the return to a very familiar colour scheme for the pair of CBR1000RR Fireblade bikes, which will be ridden by Jonathan Rea and Ruben Xaus. As in recent years, Honda has entrusted Dutch concern Ten Kate Racing with running the factory WSB team. First thing on the Castrol Honda agenda is a two day testing session at the Motorland Aragón circuit in Spain later this week. The 2011 WSB season comprises thirteen rounds with Phillip Island, Australia hosting the opening race on 27 February.
Read more