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Ten Things to Know about the 2014 Toyota Corolla

1. Better handling (think Euro precision), durable as ever, more creature comforts and improved fuel economy make the 2014 Toyota Corolla a big contender in the compact car market.

2. North American (U.S. and Canada) made since 1984!

3. Interior gets luxe details like piano black lacquer-look dash with sporty aluminum trim, soft-touch plastics, seating with lumbar and side bolster support, an added 5.1 inches of backseat legroom for your posse, power windows and mirrors, air conditioning and even CD player and Bluetooth connectivity for phone.

4. The 2014 Toyota Corolla has class-leading safety features with eight airbags standard, and a top 5-star crash rating from the Insurance Institute for Highways Safety (IIHS.)

5. Excellent handling for such a small, inexpensive car. Stiffer in the corners than previous models, with ride quality that glides over bumps.

6. The 2014 Toyota Corolla comes in four grades (L, S, LE, LE Eco) and two trim levels (plus or premium.) The base model – the Corolla L – has a thick urethane steering wheel, rather than leather wrapped found in the pricier models, but it’s fine, feels good. What’s not great in the base L model is the cheap-feeling polyester upholstery material on seats. If you can swing it, go for the S or LE, or LE Eco models

7. The 2014 Toyota Corolla S trim level gets 17″ wheels, has a tighter suspension, fog lights standard, and a Sport mode that gives a more satisfying, tighter steering feel. It also gets sport-inspired steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

8. Seats are more comfy than before, with better side/torso bolstering and more cushion density front and back.

9. A back-up camera is standard on all Corolla trim levels except the L. As you back up, anything in the car’s rear view path will be displayed on the Toyota Corolla’s 6.1″ full-color screen.

10. Interior storage is improved in the 2014 Toyota Corolla. The trunk is large enough for several pieces of luggage, or to accommodate overspending at the warehouse store :)) The center console has a top tray so smaller items like cell phones don’t get lost in the larger compartment. There’s even an overhead spot now to store sunglasses.

Pricing and Trim Levels

2014 Toyota Corolla

L Grade - $18,755 base model - 4-speed automatic transmission, 15" wheels, power windows and doors, LED headlights, Bluetooth, new driver knee airbag and front passenger seat cushion airbag

LE Grade - $19,110 - 16" wheels, new CVT transmission for improved fuel economy, intermittent windshield wipers, keyless entry, new Entune Audio with 6.1" color touch screen, back-up monitor

LE Eco Grade - $19,510 - 42 mpg hwy, 140 hp, 15" steel wheels, rear spoiler, new ECO Drive Mode Button

S Grade - $19,810 - sport front fascia and rear spoiler, fog lamps, Sport Drive Mode, paddle shifters