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| The CE, LE and S get a 1.8 litre 16-valve four cylinder motor, rated at 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Toyota Canada) |
Also new for 2010 is the availability of leather seats on the S and XRS models. Yes, leather… in a Corolla! Toyota is apparently trying to move the Corolla upmarket, probably to allow its younger sibling, the Yaris, to truly take over as Toyota's entry level car. The fit and finish of the leather seats on the XRS model we previewed were beautiful. Let's hope the leather is as durable as it is attractive.
The slide and tilt moonroof, previously only available on the XRS model, is now available on the LE and S models. It comes together with a navigation package on the LE, and with the leather and heated seats on the S.
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| The Corolla XRS has a sportier appearance courtesy of its alloy wheels, trunk-mounted wing and body skirt package. (Photo: Toyota Canada) |
The Corolla has a surprising amount of space for a compact car. The front seats have multiple adjustments, which work well with the tilt and telescopic steering wheel to enable drivers of all sizes to find a comfortable driving position. The rear seats accommodate average adults comfortably, although taller individuals may find the headroom lacking. The trunk space is quite significant at 12.3 cu-ft. Despite the hinges intruding into the trunk space, the ample trunk, coupled with the 60/40 rear split seats offers a lot of cargo-carrying options. We also particularly like the double glovebox on the passenger side of the dashboard.
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| The XRS gets a leather wrapped steering wheel, as does the S. For 2010, leather seats are also available for these two models. (Photo: Toyota Canada) |
The interior design of the Corolla remains both simple and practical. All gauges are very easy to find and read, and major controls are located right where you'd expect them. Radio and climate controls are on the centre console, and are easy to identify at a quick glance. Everything works well and seems to fit well together, even if the overall impression is a bit ho-hum.
