The Corolla is one of the world’s best-selling cars, with over thirty million sold across the globe. Considering all of the car’s positive qualities, it’s easy to see why. This car is affordable, offers great gas mileage plus it’s super dependable. In these economic times consumers what a car they can count on and one which won’t inundate them with repair costs. It competes in the affordable small car segment with the Kia Forte and Mazda3. As far as appearances are concerned, for 2010 it sports a bare bones and functional design with a more aggressive grille and headlights than previous year’s models. It’s not meant to be a flashy or ostentatious vehicle but a practical and functional one and the Corolla makes no pretenses, it’s a no-frills vehicle that will last for many years to come.

All Corolla’s with the exception of the XRS trim are powered with V4 1.8 Liter engine that outputs 132 horsepower and 128 lb feet of torque. This car travels from zero to sixty in 10.1 seconds. Not super fast by any means, but then again, this car is not supposed to be a hot rod. The XRS version features a more powerful 2.4 Liter V4 with 148 horsepower. The cabin is well insulated and wind noise is hardly discernable, even at fast speeds.

There are five different trims for buyers to choose from; base, LE, S, XLE and the top level XRS. All versions are equipped with a steering wheel with a telescopic feature, an AC system and an audio system with a CD player. The base model comes with fifteen inch wheels. It’s possible to opt for the optional audio system from JBL with a CD changer and Bluetooth compatibility.

Five adults can easily be seated in comfort. The interior is well crafted and all the controls and buttons are placed logically and easy to use. The seats are constructed out of cloth, although there is the option to upgrade to leather if you prefer. The steering wheel includes a telescoping and tilt feature which means it can be adjusted for your comfort.

Safety has been thoroughly addressed by Toyota engineers. There is an airbag system in place with front and rear side curtain airbags and front head restraints. A four wheel anti-lock brake system is in place with electronic brake force distribution. Additional features include vehicle stability control and traction control.

What makes the Corolla so popular is its low price, which is within reach of many consumers plus its reliability. Purchasing a vehicle that needs to be repaired frequently isn’t acceptable to most consumers and buyers want to get the most out of their money. The Corolla is not for you if you are looking for a hot rod or a glamorous and flashy car. However, if you want a practical vehicle that you can depend on then the Corolla would be perfect. Priced at around fifteen thousand dollars for the base model, the 2010 Corolla offers a lot of bang for your buck.

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