Toyota Unveils New, Japanese Corolla at Tokyo Mega-Dealership

Yea, it does look extremely boring from the side...

— Sauceboy01 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 1:41:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It looks like a cross between a 2000 Honda Accord and a 2006 Ford Fusion.

I guess Toyota are leading the way with exciting new styling.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 2:08:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

http://autospies.com/news/Toyota-Releases-New-Corolla-in-Japan-This-Month-9126/

Why do you people post the same topic again and again!

— OBSERVER1984 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 2:11:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

looks like a ford

— BMWRocks (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 3:35:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Looks just as boring as ever...

They're gonna have to come up with something much better for the US market if they want to compare favorably with the Civic, Rabbit, Mazda3, etc.

— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 5:31:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Why is the corolla has always been so ugly? Look at the Civic how attractive it has always been. Toyota we know you can do it, so DO IT!

— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 6:41:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

If Toyota is smart they should make a Lexus version with upgraded leather and buttons on the steering wheel.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 10:19:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Let's face it.

It's a terrible looking car with no redeeming attributes and the wise motorist would almost certainly be better off with a better looking, more exciting alternative.

The fact this car may have 2 less problems than one of its rivals is trivial.

Fact is, and no one can deny it, is that all the other manufacturers are offering Toyota levels of reliability with better styling, better dynamics and with that little something that makes you want to go out and stare at it on the drive way.

This new Corolla brings nothing particularly new or special to the market, and is simply a bland and uninspiring car that is out-classed by its Japanese and European rivals.

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 11:09:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

But you can't argue with anything else I wrote, can you!

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/10/2006 11:33:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Sorry, why cheap what out so much?

And, aren't you the guy who posts strange phrases like "eternal sunshine of the spotless mind", and other drabble?

— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 10/11/2006 12:38:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Will-

The Rabbit and Passat are the most upscale, fun-to-drive cars in class. They command a higher price for obvious reasons.

What doesn't make sense to me is that the Rabbit is $14K and the Jetta is $16K. Why charge more for the sedan? The hatch is larger, and $2K is a significant difference in this price class.

But really, tell me, would you rather have a loaded Rabbit or a loaded Corolla? I think that's an easy choice. VWs are infinitely more stylish, more satisfying to own, and of course, the fabled German engineering. To compare the GTI to a Corolla is like comparing a Porsche to... a Lexus.

— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/12/2006 12:08:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

'Economy car'?

Is that what you American's call them? No wonder your expectations are so low.

In other parts of the world, such cars are the most publicised, and are the most important cars in a manufacturer's line up.

Which is why the rest of the world knows Toyota as that Japanese brand with the boring cars. Renault, Peugeot and Citroen offer funky, attractive B-segment cars for those who like innovative design and fun handling.

then we have the extremely competent and well-built Golf, and the modern and well-engineered Ford Focus and Opel Astra.

With such a colorful and desirable range of models to choose from, the lacklustre and mediocre Corolla is seen as the old peoples choice, or for people who don't care about cars.

Will, why do you spend half your life on Autospies defending a car brand which makes cars for people who don't like cars? I find that rather sad.

Interesting people would sing the praises of the funky and innovative Citroen C4 or even the sporty Mazda3, but never the boring Corolla.

And trust me, if you owned a Citroen C4, Renault Megane 230 F1 or Ford Focus ST, you would admire them on your drive-way.

Because they are infinitely more visually stimulating than the mediocre styling you American's pass of as good-looking.

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/11/2006 2:10:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

last line should read:

Because they are infinitely more visually stimulating than the mediocre styled cars you Americans pass of as good-looking.

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/11/2006 2:25:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

And you know why they don't get those cars - because they failed years ago.

— kart1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/11/2006 3:23:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The Civic, 3 or Rabbit are just simply better cars than the Corolla, Will.

The Civic has always been the golden standard, and the last-gen Corolla was an embarrassment. The new Rabbit and 3 pose formidable opposition, but the new Corolla again seems lackluster.

— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/12/2006 12:11:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The Versa only sits on a Renault platform, so is not 're-badged'.

But I agree, it isn't attractive.

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/11/2006 3:30:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

If Toyota was going for mediocre, they hit the nail right on the head. Just about every other car in its class looks better. Toyota interior quality is becoming average as the other makers catch up. Toyota is losing the qualities that got it here, or should I say the other manufacturers have closed the gap. Either way, I find it hard to believe the launch was actually delayed for last minute styling changes. The original redesign must have been just awful. Another step backward for Toyota style.

— the_gamper (View Profile)

Posted on 10/11/2006 11:42:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I agree with the gamper. But then again, you guys are bitching and fighting over a COROLLA. Please move to another topic.

— rocker (View Profile)

Posted on 10/11/2006 8:31:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Sure the Rabbit/Jetta, Mazda3, and Euro Focus is better than the Corolla. But look at their price tag. I don't know how much the new Corolla will be, but a nicely equipped S and LE version of the current Corolla runs in the low 17k range. Even the new Versa is closer to 19k when it's nicely equipped. If Toyota wanted the Corolla to cost 23k it would be better than the Jetta/Rabbit. But why go through all the trouble? Just buy a Camry. For 23k you can get an LE V6 Camry is quicker than all the cars in the Corolla's class.

— 00JT (View Profile)

Posted on 10/12/2006 2:38:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

we r gonna c many of these on the road so TOYOTA AT LEAST MAKE IT GOOD LOOKING!!!!!!

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 10/12/2006 7:28:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The only reason its the best selling cuz its cheap and its pretty long lasting and car rentals usually buy them

— jt716 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/12/2006 6:54:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

the reason it sells so well is it's WELL BUILT, reliable, and indeed long lasting.

EIGHT YEAR OLD corollas remain more reliable than 3 year old VWs. and audis. and even MBs!

if toyota put higher grade materials into the interior, they COULD sell it as a lexus. they don't because they learned from from acura's experience with the Integra and infiniti's experience with the G20.

and UNLIKE the german competition, they want to keep the lexus nameplate more exclusive, by NOT offering a 4-cyl lexus. (the euro market IS220d excepted.)

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 10/15/2006 4:13:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1