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Dec 21, 2017 - The Toyota Corolla is a great car that's terrible at faking it. This Corolla SE, on the other hand, with its manual transmission and bodywork.
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2018 Toyota Corolla SE 6MT The Toyota Corolla is a great car that’s terrible at faking it. Dressed with sport compact intentions, the 2018 Corolla SE 6MT is out of its element. You see, cars with “character” are interesting but flawed. Objectively, the Corolla has no flaws.
It’s a car that won’t get any on ya. This Corolla SE, on the other hand, with its manual transmission and bodywork gingerbread, is supposed to be your huckleberry if you like cars and driving. There’s even an obnoxious extra-loud TRD muffler and Toyota fitted the car I tried with a TRD Performance Air Filter that supposedly increases the sound (it does) and the fury (nope.) Despite the effort – and the Corolla SE looks pretty good with its sill extensions, aggressive grille, and natty interior – being a sporty compact is not what this car is meant to do. In a world where the Mazda 3 and Volkswagen GTI exist, there’s no way to credibly recommend the Corolla SE as a way to get your kicks. The performance theater is not convincing. 2018 Toyota Corolla SE 6MT shifter A 6-speed manual is great, except when it’s not.
The Corolla’s shifter is okay, but the clutch is vague about where take-up begins, the engine management screws with the throttle response, and that ambiguity makes it hard to drive smoothly. Sometimes, the 1.8 liter engine feels strong and torquey, and its 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque are fine numbers, but mostly it feels gutless.
In-gear throttle response ‘80s emissions carburetor soft. The handling is also okay – benign and predictable without feedback through the steering wheel. The ride is stiff but not punishing. Shifting for yourself in the Corolla becomes a game of outsmarting the computer trying to outsmart you.
You’ll only nail a percentage of shifts due to that vague clutch. The engine feels unburstable, though, and you will absolutely rev it hard – either to get some kind of performance out of it, or just for punishment. Clearly, being a sporty compact is not something the Corolla SE excels. On the other hand, this is an outstanding little car. 2018 Toyota Corolla SE 6MT It looks good.
Its interior is pretty big – dig that flat floor in the rear seat. The trunk is 13 cubic feet and accessible. Every Corolla is assembled well and likely to stay that way. There are a lot of features for the roughly $21,500 of my test car’s sticker price. The SE I drove did not have navigation, but it did have an Entune system with the Scout GPS Link app, so you can power nav with a paired phone. The seats, upholstered in good-looking “Mixed Media” trim, are mostly comfortable, but more lumbar support would make them better.
There’s a power moonroof, LED headlights, a slick little rear spoiler, handsome 17” alloy wheels, and dynamic cruise control. In its press materials, Toyota touts how refined and quiet the Corolla is.
The SE with its TRD add-ons works to undo that, and it’s a shame. You don’t get anything in return for the racket. I found myself thinking I’d be happy with a regular LE or XLE with this 6-speed manual transmission. The 34 mpg average fuel economy I saw over the course of my test was good, and it didn’t seem to matter how I drove it. Maybe the soft throttle response is a way to prod drivers into larger throttle openings, reducing pumping losses and boosting efficiency.
It’s a theory. There’s certainly no shame in choosing a Corolla SE. There’s no turbocharger to add complexity (or, sadly, muscle), manual transmissions are settled law – in all, it’s hard NOT to recommend a Corolla for someone looking for decades of trouble-free driving at an affordable price. But it is hard to specifically suggest anyone look at the Corolla SE if it’s been burdened with the TRD options, which are pricey at $650 for the extra-obnoxious muffler and another $80 for a useless air filter.
Your best bet in Corolla-ville is to accept the car for what it is and look elsewhere if you want a small sedan to stir your soul. Dan Roth leads two lives: advertising Creative Director and automotive journalist.
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1588 cc I4. 1587 cc I4. 1770 cc I4. 1770 cc I4. 1839 cc I4 Dimensions 2,400 mm (94 in) Length 4,050–4,105 mm (159.4–161.6 in) Width 1,610 mm (63 in) Height 1,385 mm (54.5 in) 957 kg (2,110 lb) Chronology Predecessor Successor The Corolla E70 was the fourth generation of cars sold by under the nameplate. The fourth-generation model was released in March 1979 in Japan, and was the last generation to have the entire lineup in configuration. Export sales commenced in August 1979.
Although most of the fourth generation was replaced by 1984, the and van versions were offered into late 1987. In 1980 Corolla daily production reached an all-time high, averaging 2,346 units. The one-millionth Corolla was a 70-series, built in February 1983. A limited 'One Million Edition' was released in Japan at this time. Contents.
Development This generation (apart from the wagon) got a new rear five-link rear end with a, and the wheelbase was longer at 94.5 in (2,400 mm). A new underwhelming 1.8 L (1,770 cc/108 in³) engine was optional to some markets, while parts of the world retained the old. The most notable advancement came in 1983, however, as Toyota began offering the 1.6 L (1,587 cc/96 in³). The aluminum head, engine, although bulkier in size and weight than the and engines it was offered alongside, was a grand step up in performance. This would be the last generation of Corollas to use any or iron engines, as made the decision to focus exclusively on, engine design from this point forward. This was the first generation to have power steering. In the US market, this was introduced in 1981 for the 1982 model year.
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Interior Various facelifts were made during production. In 1979–1980, a four-round headlamp setup was used in most markets. A restyle for 1981 involved two rectangular headlamps. A more extensive facelift was given for 1982, involving a new sloping nose with wraparound headlights, remodeled taillights and new bumpers, which on some models were rubber moulded. From August 1983 (subsequent to the changeover to front-wheel drive for the rest of the range) the Corolla Van received a new 1.5-litre 5K-J engine as well as a light restyling, and also a roof raised by 45 mm (1.8 in). The Wagon/Van underwent a final light facelift in August 1985, including an upgraded 1C-II engine for the diesels. It also received seats that could be folded nearly flat to make the car beddable, and continued in production until being replaced by the 90-series Corolla Van/Wagon in August 1987.
Design Design work was started in 1974 by Fumio Agetsuma. The goals he told his team were:. Quiet cars will have a definite edge. Conservation of both resources and fuel will be very important. Economy and value will also carry considerable weight. Our new Corolla must be as aerodynamically perfect as the parameters allow.
It must be comfortable, with enough interior room to move about in. It will need all the modern features that future customers will want as well. Corolla must change. But we should never destroy the popular base upon which Corolla sales are built.
Our new car must reflect the wishes of the consumer, the ordinary people who drive Corollas. There should be no generation gap with Corolla. It should appeal to young and old alike. Corolla must also transcend national boundaries. It must perform as well in sub-zero temperatures as it does in the tropics or in the heat of the deserts of the world. Above all, Corolla must be a car that pleases. Corolla has an illustrious tradition.
Now, let us build our new Corolla on that tradition, the kind of new Corolla we know the drivers of the world will expect. Corolla Sedan 1600 GT (TE71) In Japan, where it was introduced in March 1979, the Corolla was offered in all body styles: two-door Sedan, four-door Sedan, two-door Hardtop, three-door Coupe, and three-door Liftback. The three- or five-door Van models were added to the lineup in August 1979, until then the old 30-series Van had continued to be available. This was also when the 1.8-litre 13T engine first became available in the domestic Japanese market. The continued as a coupe, with a sporting four-door sedan called the Corolla GT also available. February 1982 saw the introduction of the Toyota 1C diesel engine installed in the Corolla sedan. This car was exclusive to the to encourage sales at the largely commercial truck retailer for Toyota in Japan, alongside the larger, diesel-engined.
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At the same time, the Van was no longer available with the 1.6-litre gasoline engine, but the five-door KE73G wagon was introduced as the first Corolla Wagon to be sold in Japan (rather than the 'van' commercial car). The Van/Wagon continued to be offered until August 1987, skipping the first front-wheel-drive generation of Corollas. After the introduction of the front-wheel drive, the Van range received a facelift and a new set of chassis codes (KE72V, KE74V, CE71V). Corolla TE72 wagon Australia The TE72 Liftback was marketed in Australia as the Toyota T-18. Introduced in October 1979, it was fitted with a 1.8-litre engine and a five-speed transmission.
70 series sedan, wagon and panel van variants were introduced in October 1981 with a 1.3-litre engine. Facelifted models were offered from October 1983, with a 1.6-litre engine now available as an option. A special edition sedan called the 'Corolla Spirit' arrived in early 1984; it received a boot spoiler, the 1.6-litre engine, chromed wheel trim, stripes, and some additional equipment. Australian market engines:. — 1.3 L (1290 cc) I4, 8-valve, 65 hp (48 kW). — 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 8-valve, 78 hp (58 kW).
— 1.8 L (1770 cc) I4, 8-valve, (E72, sold as the 'Toyota T-18').