Automarket Review

Volkswaten, with its fifth generation on GTI family, presents all the features of elegance and practical use on this model. Before there were Phaetons, before Passats were powered by W-8s, before engineers were distracted by electrically operated air vents and the intricacies of the W-12’s intake tract, Volkswagen happened on the formula for a lightweight, simple, practical sporty car, the GTI. It was quick, inexpensive, and roomy, handled splendidly, and looked well-built, and perhaps most important, it was definitely fun in a 55-mph world.

With time, the well-deserved GTI reputation softened as it went from being a truly special model in the lineup to a glorified trim package at the top of the Golf range. But the lean years weren’t without hope. The occasional VR6-powered rockets and the delightfully uncompromising 20th-anniversary special edition proved us there were still a few folks inside the company who knew what a GTI should be. So when we discovered that the fifth-generation GTI had resurrected the spirit of the first- and second-gen GTIs, we placed it on our 10Best list and added one to our long-term fleet.

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Citroen offers now a brilliant Prius alternative – but this isn’t quite it. The C3 1.6 HDi might astound you with excellent fuel economy and impressively low emissions – and for many people, these are reasons enough to buy. In many ways, the Citroen C3 can be seen the French version of Volkswagen’s New Beetle, but better done.

You might also be seduced by lovely styling (still, after all these years); or revel in the sheer individuality of driving an offbeat French car. But this baby is now one of the very senior light-car offerings, reflected in the generally tight packaging, patchy interior presentation and dull driving experience. The price makes the C3 no steal either. We recommend stretching to the gorgeous C4 diesels, or hanging out for this car’s not-too-distant replacement instead.

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This is an all-new, bigger and roomier model. 

The 2009 Toyota Corolla is a new car, the 10th generation of the world’s most popular passenger car. More than 30 million have been sold in more than 140 different countries. With five distinct models there is something for every choice; and those looking for a hatchback, wagon, or all-wheel-drive can check out the Toyota Matrix which shares many mechanical components.
Working from a concept developed for the first Corolla, the new one shows you can make a car inexpensive without it being cheap and losing quality. It feels more like a small car than an econobox, as much a smaller Camry as anything else. There is no hybrid version: 27/35 mpg is nothing to sneeze at, hybrid technology isn’t inexpensive, and the Prius has that covered.

Younger and older buyers alike appreciate low purchase and operating costs, and previously Corollas have proven reliable and not an expensive insurance proposition. First-time drivers will do well with straightforward controls, minimal distractions, and standard passive safety equipment, and many older drivers will appreciate the same things for different reasons. This is definitely a very handy model in terms of usability.

For the ultimate low-budget wheels you turn to the Corolla base model, but it has manual, wind-up windows and manual door locks. Upgrading to the Corolla LE includes power windows and door locks. If you fancy a fancier interior, the woodgrain trim in the Corolla XLE goes in that direction, although you can’t get leather. Finally, there are two sportier models, the Corolla S which looks the part and has some seat and chassis upgrades, and the Corolla XRS which brings a bigger engine, brakes, and tires to the party. You can choose for your own taste.

No matter the model, the Toyota Corolla is a hop-in-and-go kind of car. The control layout logic is multi-generational and quick to master. It’s so simple you can easily trade drivers over long distances, and so common you won’t be without a car for months if they damage your ride.

2009 Toyota Corolla in Summary

The all-new 2009 Toyota Corolla is an practical sedan that by way of its myriad configurations can be used for virtually any application. It keeps up with urban traffic, offers good maneuverability, delivers decent fuel economy, and makes a strong argument in any non-emotional automotive purchase.

It may be definitely the car of your dream and your daily life: Toyota Corolla

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