What sets the 2021 Toyota Corolla apart on the road?

The Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular cars in the world and certainly in Canada. Known for its reliability, fuel economy, durability, affordable price and numerous versions, the Toyota Corolla remains a must-have for anyone looking for a new car. It also offers excellent resale value as well as low maintenance costs.

Having said that, what makes the Toyota Corolla so popular? It is important to have a large choice of trim levels, fuel efficient and efficient engines, an exceptional reputation for reliability and many other attributes including advanced safety technologies, but these elements do not allow a car to become as popular as the Corolla.

These elements attract buyers to the car, but it’s behind the wheel that you learn to love the Toyota Corolla and after many years as an owner, you become very loyal to the Toyota compact.

Driving the 2021 Toyota Corolla

Balance. This is probably the word that best describes the 2021 Toyota Corolla. Some cars in the compact sedan segment are known for their comfort, others for their handling and others for performance and engine efficiency. The 2021 Toyota Corolla excels at all levels and leaves nothing to chance.

When you drive off with the Corolla, the first thing you notice is the comfort of the seats. We feel good behind the wheel. The many adjustments allow you to find a comfortable driving position quickly and unlike some rivals, you don't feel out of place or overwhelmed by the dashboard and center console. It's modern, stylish and you can see that there are a lot of functions, but everything is clear and easy to understand and you quickly find the function you are looking for.

Once on the road, you notice the quietness of the ride, one of the best in the segment. The 2021 Toyota Corolla is an easy-to-drive car that responds as you expect. There is no adjustment period and again the silence impresses. With all of the Toyota Safety Sense technologies offered as standard in all versions of the Corolla, you can feel confident and have peace of mind, and the feeling of calm continues with the peacefulness of the cabin.

Conversely, we notice that the Toyota Corolla 2021 is quite dynamic. Unlike older Corollas, which focused primarily on comfort, the new Corolla offers better balance. The steering is just heavy enough and the acceleration offered by the 1.8-liter (139 horsepower) four-cylinder engine is rather brisk. This is even more noticeable with the optional 169 horsepower engine. There, we are entitled to much more incisive acceleration and recovery. Even so, average fuel consumption never exceeds 7.4 l/100 km. Obviously, if we opt for the hybrid model, we are entitled to an average consumption of 4.5 l/100 km. In fact, very few hybrid models are available in this segment, and none have the efficiency of the Corolla Hybrid.

The interior space is also notable. With nearly 900 mm of rear-seat legroom and 371 liters of cargo space, the Corolla compares favorably to its performance rivals.

The 2021 Toyota Corolla has all the arguments to convince on paper, but it’s on the road that it’s truly loved. Come try it out today at Regency Toyota and you too will fall in love with the new 2021 Toyota Corolla.