spwolf

every car with ZR engine - 1.6l, 1.8l and with 2.0l AR engine has had Valvematic in Europe since 2008/2009. So Auris, Verso, Avensis, Rav4.

2.0l AR engine with Valvematic was first introduced 2006/2007 in Japan.

I have driven 2.0l recently and it is very fuel efficient (with S-CVT too)

Hoovey689

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2014 Toyota Corolla priced from $16,800*

We'll be publishing our First Drive of the 2014 Toyota Corolla later today, but right now, we can reveal that the eleventh-generation compact will be priced from $16,800 when it hits dealerships this fall (*not including a $810 destination charge).

Four trim levels will be offered, and that sub-$17,000 price point reflects the base L grade with a six-speed manual transmission. Adding the four-speed automatic (yep) brings that price up to $17,400, which gets you the usual features standard on this class of car, including Bluetooth connectivity, eight airbags and – a first for this price point – LED headlamps.

From there, the LE trim ($18,300) adds a backup camera, cruise control, keyless entry, Entune audio (including a 6.1-inch touchscreen) and a brand-new continuously variable transmission replacing the four-speed auto. There's even an Eco version of the LE trim that uses a different engine tune to provide fuel economy of up to 42 miles per gallon on the highway.

The top-trim S, pictured above, comes with a modified front fascia design, rear lip spoiler, leather-wrapped steering wheel, sport seats and more for $19,000. There are paddle shifters mated to the CVT with seven "gears," and optional 17-inch wheels are available. Toyota will offer the S trim with a six-speed manual as part of the Plus package, and the Premium pack adds Softex synthetic leather seats. All in, a fully loaded Corolla comes in just under $24,000. Not bad, at all.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/27/2...rolla-pricing/

GiantsFan

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The corolla is actually a nice car now lol ... (At least it seems that way in pics)

spwolf

such a difference from last gen model

-J-P-L-

Very happy that the ECO model is rated 42 MPG highway.

And Toyota's are always under rated so it should do better real world than the Cruze ECO with the same rating. Plus, the Corolla does it with an auto, while the Cruze ECO is manual only.

venom21

Jalopnik wrote a preview review last night before the embargo was lifted and absolutely ripped it to shreds. Yes, it was Jalopnik, but not very promising.

LexFather

They also just stated just buy a G37 instead of a Q50.

bitkahuna

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i will have a barf bag handy in the car for each time i see one of these on the road.

and of course i'll be seeing a lot of 'em.

MPLexus301

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Haven't seen one of these in person yet, but from pics, it looks like it would be a ~2003 model.

spwolf

i dont get it, why? Looks good both inside and out and it is priced well.

My0gr81

I saw one in person at a dealer's front end entrance at the corner of a major intersection. It was black, with dark tinted windows and aftermarket wheels. I had to do a double take and look again. The pictures don't do it justice.

bitkahuna

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those attributes hide a multitude of sins.

Joeb427

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The Corolla looks good in these pics below in the first OP post.The red Corolla pic'd looks bad..
Interesting LED headlamps are on the Corolla.

RX_330

Toyota is letting dealerships take their shipments the end of this week. I'm excited to get a close up look when we start getting them!

bitkahuna

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the headlights/grill do not seem to be the same in that pic vs. the red one.