Toyota Launched The 2009 Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota. In 1997 the Corolla was recognized to be the best selling car model in the world with over 30 million sold as of 2007. The name Corolla is Latin for small crown. It follows the Toyotas naming tradition of using the name Crown for their cars.
The tenthgeneration Toyota Corolla was launched for the 2009 model year. The 2009 Corolla is a 4door 5passenger family sedan available in 8 trims ranging from the Base 5Spd MT to the XRS 5Spd AT.
The Base 5Spd MT is equipped with a standard 1.8liter I4 132horsepower engine that achieves 27mpg in the city and 35mpg on the highway. A 5speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The XRS 5Spd AT is equipped with a standard 2.4liter I4 158horsepower engine that achieves 22mpg in the city and 30mpg on the highway. A 5speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The new Corolla has made many improvements to its power train auto parts and chassis.
Its evident that the new design has not evolved much from the old ones. One thing is sure that the new car’s exterior is improved only not as impressive as most of the competitors.
The exterior features standard P205/55R16 tires with full wheel covers colorkeyed front and rear underbody spoilers fog lamps front sport seats leatherwrapped steering wheel black headlamp housing chrome exhaust tip.
Its interior is described as roomy comfortable seats simple and has logically placed controls.
The drivers seat is extremely soft and comfortable with lowerback support as well as more thigh support.
All models will be equipped with a heavy
duty rear window defogger a satelliteready AM/FM/CD audio system with
MP3/WMA capability auxiliary audio input jack tilt and telescopic steering
wheel 60/40 split folding rear seats and much more.
Safety features include standard driver and front
passenger airbags front seatmounted side airbags and tworow side curtain
airbags. Front seats employ active headrests as standard equipment. Toyota’s Antilock Braking System ABS is standard on
all models of the Corolla and Vehicle Stability Control VSC is standard on
the XRS.
According to usnews.rankingsandreviews.com the 2008 model received very good scores in government and insurance industry crash tests. So even though the 2009 Corolla has not yet been crash tested we all can rely on its road safety because all safety features for the 2008 is also featured for the 2009 only improved.
About the writer: Anthony Fontanelle is a 35yearold automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.
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