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If you asked anybody to name the most common or typical family car, there is a very good chance that they will mention the Toyota Corolla. This car has been around since the late 1960s and continues to be one of the most popular cars in Australia and New Zealand.
The latest model of the Toyota Corolla comes in four main versions: the Ascent, the Conquest, the Ultima and the Levin. Most of these versions of the Toyota Corolla come in both sedan and hatchback versions, except the Toyota Corolla Levin, which comes only as a hatchback, and the Toyota Corolla Ultima, which is a sedan.
All models of the latest Toyota Corolla have certain features in common, chief of which is the sweetly revving 1.8 litre VVT-i engine which packs 93 kW of power. Other enjoyable features common to all versions of the Toyota Corolla are the 6-speaker MP3 compatible CD entertainment system, the power mirrors and the driver's side airbag. Central locking, keyless entry, power steering and air conditioning are other features common to all versions of the Toyota Corolla which are handy to have, even if they're not completely remarkable these days.
Let's take a closer look at one version of the Toyota Corolla - namely the Toyota Corolla Conquest Sedan. To look at, the designers seem to be shaking off the "bland and boring" looks of past Toyota Corollas and are beginning to make designs that are fresh, aerodynamic and harmonious, especially with the alloy wheels which come as standard. The interior of this version of the Toyota Corolla has a tasteful cloth trim and the bucket seats in the front add a sporty touch. The rear seats have a 60/40 split fold feature for added practicality. Cupholders in the front, engine immobiliser security and plenty of cabin storage spaces all add to the Toyota Corolla's pragmatic and sensible design. This version of the Toyota Corolla also has satellite navigation available as an option.
Under the bonnet of the Toyota Corolla, you will find a well behaved and incredibly reliable DOHC petrol engine responding well to the driver via the five speed manual transmission. Some versions of the latest Toyota Corolla can reach a top speed of 121 mile per hour and can get from 0-62 mph in a respectable 10.8 seconds. The acceleration time seems a little unfair. For some reason, the car feels perkier. Perhaps its solid construction adds to the overall weight.
As it targets the family car market, the Toyota Corolla has plenty of safety features. The Conquest sedan version of the Toyota Corolla has ABS braking with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. Toyota's Safe-T-Cell has been provided in the Conquest version of the Corolla, as have pretensioner seatbelts for the driver and front passenger.
Some reviewers have described the performance of the Toyota Corolla as being straightforward and a little on the dull side. However, the Toyota Corolla has been and continues to be a safe, straightforward and reliable vehicle that deserves the popularity it has. In short, the Toyota Corolla looks like it will take it place beside Weetbix, Vegemite and Levi jeans as an icon of everyday trustworthiness and familiarity.
Current model series include:
- Toyota Corolla Ascent Seca
- Toyota Corolla Ascent Sedan
- Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hatch
- Toyota Corolla Conquest Seca
- Toyota Corolla Conquest Sedan
- Toyota Corolla Levin 5Door Seca
- Toyota Corolla Ultima Sedan
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