2014 Toyota Corolla debuts with an angry face, 40 mpg Eco trim (pictures)
One of Toyota's oldest nameplates enters its 11th generation. We take a look at first photos and details of this new model.
Brace yourself; the new Toyota Corolla is coming...
Hey, remember that Toyota Corolla Furia concept that debuted at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show earlier this year? Of course, you do. It was the highly stylized preview of what the next Corolla would look like.
Meet the 2014 Toyota Corolla sedan
Well, the next Corolla has arrived with the unveiling of the 2014 Toyota Corolla sedan. From the looks of the photos released today by Toyota, the production car keeps many of the broad strokes established by the concept intact.
She doesn't look happy...
Like the concept, the 2014 Corolla's face is dominated by a large, frowning lower intake that feeds the radiator and a smaller upper intake that integrates with the Camry-inspired headlamps. From this angle, the car sort of looks like Grumpy Cat.
Avalon-inspired rear
Things are less aggressive at the rear end with a valance and tail-lamp treatment that seems inspired by the design of the 2013 Toyota Avalon's rump. The angular bend of the roofline and the abrupt vertical creases at the corners come straight from the Furia concept.
New 'LE Eco' trim level
Thrifty drivers will be interested in the new LE Eco trim level, which is powered by a 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter engine. Making use of the latest generation of the automaker's variable valve timing tech and putting its power through a continuously variable transmission, the Eco is the most efficient variant of the 2014 Corolla.
40 is the magic number
Low rolling resistance tires and a few aerodynamic tweaks help the Corolla LE Eco to reach an estimated highway fuel economy of 40 mpg.
Standard LED headlamps
Those new headlamps aren't just aggressively styled, they're also aggressively high-tech for this class. The 2014 Corolla is the first compact to feature standard LED low-beam headlamps.
Standard cabin tech
The next Corolla also comes with standard Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming.
2014 Corolla S
The Corolla S trim level sticks to the "gaping maw of black plastic" school of sporty design language. The result is more aggressive -- and even closer in line with the aesthetic of the concept -- but it's also just a hair generic.
Sporty stance?
All 2014 Corolla models feature a 106.3-inch wheelbase that's longer than the current generation's, with shorter overhangs. Toyota says that it's pushed the wheels out toward the car's corners for a sportier appearance, but the increase in wheelbase nearly matches the increase in overall length: the car is simply longer and larger. The upshot of this is that the 2014 model gains nearly 3 inches of rear legroom.
Seventeen-inch wheels
Seventeen-inch wheels (and presumably a "sport-tuned" suspension) further differentiate the Corolla S from the L, LE, and LE Eco trim levels.
Sporty S interior
The S's interior makes use of darker Softex materials and, if you look closely, switches from a three-gauge instrument cluster to a two-gauge setup with a central LCD. This Corolla S is equipped with the CVT -- which features a manual shift mode with seven virtual gears -- but a manual transmission is also available.
Multiple drive modes
The S model also features a Sport mode that sharpens the responsiveness of the throttle for a livelier driving feel. LE Eco models feature an Eco mode that does the opposite in the name of fuel savings.
Optional display audio system
Toyota's display audio system is optional on the Corolla and adds a touch screen to the dashboard that controls the stereo system and displays the rear camera view when reversing.
Apps and navigation
Toyota mentions that the 2014 Corolla will be available with dashboard apps, but doesn't specifically name its Entune infotainment system, which is odd. The automaker also makes no mention of navigation, although it's clearly visible in the released interior photos.
Pricing comes later
Expect final pricing and option package details to be made available closer to the 2014 Corolla's launch later this year.
One of Toyota's oldest nameplates
The Corolla is one of Toyota's oldest nameplates, introduced way back in 1966. It's hard to believe that it is entering its 11th generation with this 2014 model.
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