2011 Toyota Corolla

Toyota’s evergreen compact nets subtle changes for 2011. There is a new grille, trunk lid and remodeled taillights. Electric-assist energy steering continues to be re-updated for enhanced feel and feedback. Luxurious USB and CAD Continental audio are new seem options, and interior trim and fabric colors happen to be tweaked for any freshened look. Otherwise, the Corolla keeps things as they are by delivering fundamental transportation using the Toyota tenets of quality, sturdiness and reliability. The bottom 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine is stingy with fuel whether combined to some standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission. Individuals seeking a dash of sport can choose the XRS model fitted having a more effective 2.4-liter four, 17-inch alloys and cosmetic flourishes.

Pro:
Quality choice

Con:
Vanilla styling

R&T Says:
Minor facelift

EPA Rating:
26 mpg city
35 mpg hwy

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Toyota recalls 82,200 hybrid SUVs in U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp. stated today it'll recall 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h Sports utility vehicles within the U.S. because some transistors were improperly soldered.

The car maker will repair the problem in 85,000 models of these two models within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, stated Shiori Hashimoto, a Toyota speaker. Toyota will even recall 11,164 models of these two models in Japan and 15,000 in Europe, she stated.

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