A good example of "budget engineering" This is why GM went bankrupt in first place, and Toyota wants to copy that too! People no longer are interested in the quality of the brands, they are interested in the quality of the car! Thats why a Korean car might have better quality than a Nippon one. If you let me choose, I'll go with the new Ford Focus hatch.
Transmissions available are a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox. The new Corolla has a mileage rating of 28 mpg city (8.4 liters/100 km) and 35 mpg (6.72 liters/100 km) highway with the manual box. Consumption is slightly better with the 4-speed automatic (26 mpg / 34 mpg).
The 2011 Corolla is offered in two trim levels - the LE and S grades. Standard technology includes Star Safety System with stability and traction control. The Corolla S comes with more sporty features including 16-inch wheels (15-inch being standard on the LE model).
