It is well known that the Corolla is the best-selling car in the world. Its qualities have long been proven, but yes, so many generations and this car has strong and weak generations. It has been produced since 1966 and today there are 12 generations. We will now stop your attention on the 10th generation of Corolla, an old car that is well represented in the domestic used car market.
The 10th generation Toyota Corolla is reminiscent of the larger Camry XV40, which lends solidity to the sedan. However, his salon does not sparkle with design delights. Not everyone will like the orange backlight on the instrument panel, the front seats are not the most comfortable, but on the other hand the rear space is limited. Overall, the cabin is functional but not luxurious, with space being the biggest plus in this aspect. This also applies to the trunk, which has a capacity of 450 liters.
What can you buy?
There are many offers on the domestic market, but those that are of the tenth generation in question are of the sedan type and were produced in the period from 2007 to 2011. There are fewer cars on sale with the basic 1.4 engine (97 hp), with predominance examples 1.6 (124 hp).
The 90hp diesel is exotic and not recommended, as is the 132hp Corolla 1.8 with automatic transmission. These two versions are more expensive to maintain and some parts are harder to find.
The manual gearbox and the robotic transmission created on its basis, which is not distinguished by good functioning, are represented in about the same way in our market, but here too our advice is to bet on mechanics.
In other words, look for 1.4 or 1.6 petrol and manual gears. Among the options in such Corolla examples are air conditioning, multifunction leather steering wheel, electrical accessories and heating. In other words, the basic options are there, but nothing more.
How does he drive?
With every combination of engine and transmission, this Toyota encourages a measured driving style. At the same time, the sedan is a pleasure to drive. On the go, the Corolla strikes a good balance between good handling and decent ride, neither of which you should expect miracles from
What should we expect?
these cars are characterized by excellent paint and varnish. It is just a pity that the plastic fasteners of the bumpers break easily. With the more muted models, there is play in the door hinges, leading to their poor closing and pronounced rattling when the car is moving on a rough road. As for the interior of the car, it keeps a decent look for a long time.
Both of the atmospheric engines we recommended above are structurally nearly identical and cause no problems. The resource before the overhaul exceeds 300 thousand km. The important thing is not to skimp on oil and maintenance. The weak point of the diesel engine is the EGR valve. The resource of manual and automatic transmission is comparable to the resource of engines.
However, the robotic gearbox cannot boast such longevity. The suspension is characterized by durability and very reliable shock absorbers. So if you want a car of the so-called “workhorses”, then this Corolla will serve you faithfully, but without giving you much driving pleasure. HERE you can take a look at some of the specimens that are sold here.
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