- sedan 100,031
- 7,991 high price
- Carson, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 100,031 gasoline silver
2006 toyota corolla review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. These upgrades add sports appeal, though we wouldn't classify the xrs as the kind of sport compact that fuels enthusiast magazines. the seats are comfortable and supportive, whether ordered with cloth or leather. Big heating and air conditioning controls are simple, radio controls are straightforward, the cup holders work well, and cubbies are available for stashing stuff out of the way, making for a tidy, convenient cabin. Corolla earns an epa-estimated 32/40 mpg city/highway when equipped with a manual transmission. Both the manual and the automatic transmissions offer smooth shifting, and the manual is very easy to operate. All models have a smooth, comfortable ride and responsive handling. safety is enhanced by ordering optional curtain-style airbags and side-impact airbags designed to provide additional head and torso protection in a side-impact. Optional anti-lock brakes help the driver maintain steering control after slamming on the brakes. The corolla xrs gets a 164-horsepower engine. (note that although horsepower numbers appear lower for the 2006 models, it is due to a change in how the sae calculates net horsepower. The ce comes standard with air conditioning (with an air filter), am/fm/cd stereo system, power steering, tilt steering column, tachometer, intermittent wipers, digital clock, outside temperature gauge, trunk lamp, and a dome light with delay. corolla s, available with the manual 15,050) or automatic 15,850), gets wider 195/65r15 tires and sporty styling cues: smoked headlight lens extenders, integrated fog lamps, and an aerodynamic body package with color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers, rocker panel extensions, and rear mud guards. Inside, the s gets a unique cloth interior, a sporty tachometer, chrome accents, and a nice leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The s is also upgraded with power door locks, power mirrors, a vertical seat-height adjustment, and mirror-mounted map lights. Power windows with keyless entry and cruise control are included in the optional enhanced power package 500). corolla le manual 15,215) and automatic 16,015) are upgraded with popular convenience features, including power windows, remote keyless entry, halogen headlamps, and variable intermittent wipers. The le is distinguished with body-colored door handles; it lacks the sporty body cladding of the s and looks the better for it. Inside, the le gets wood-like trim and upgraded cloth seating surfaces. An optional leather package 650) is available for the le that gives the car a luxurious look and feel and includes cruise control. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution 300) is an optional and we recommend it; abs helps the driver maintain steering control in an emergency braking situation, while ebd helps maintain full braking pressure even if the driver makes the common mistake of relaxing pedal pressure. Optional vehicle stability control 650) helps the driver maintain control in corners by compensating for skids. cruise control 250) and the sunroof 750) are available as stand-alone options. the corolla xrs 17,780) is powered by a 164-horsepower 1. 8-liter mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The xrs features a sport-tuned suspension with revised steering and 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels and michelin performance tires (an upgrade from the standard 15-inch wheels on all other corolla grades). Special interior and exterior trim distinguishes the xrs. Additional standard equipment includes anti-lock brakes with tire-pressure monitors, front and rear disc brakes, and cruise control. walkaroundthe corolla looks like a small camry. Its ovoid headlights are similar and its rakish yet curved shape is in keeping with the camry and lexus es 330. Thick a-pillars at the front and thick c-pillars at the rear give the corolla a solid look while hefty bumpers add to its substantial appearance. corolla comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels, but looks like it could do with larger wheels and tires that would fill out the wheel wells more effectively. Aluminum 15-inch wheels 390) are an option for le models. at the rear, the corolla has a high trunk line in keeping with the car's high belt line. The taillights match the shape of the headlights nicely. Part of the taillight module is actually mounted in the trunk lid. This is fine except that the design causes the trunk lid to be narrower than it might be. the doors have reasonably wide openings, which makes getting in and out easy. That's a benefit of the long wheelbase (102. 4 inches), which also means that the rear wheel wells do not protrude into the rear door as much as they do on some compact cars. The corolla's looks and handling are enhanced by its relatively long wheelbase and relatively short overhangs front and rear. (the overhang is the distance from the wheels to the ends of the car). the corolla s is distinguished by its sporty front spoiler, body-colored side rocker panels and rear skirt, along with its fog lamps and smoked headlamp masking. the xrs gets 16-inch wheels that visually fill the wheel wells better. Distinguishing the xrs are a rear color-keyed spoiler, a color-keyed bezel surrounding the grille, and unique badges. interiorthe corolla's interior doesn't feel like a small car nor does it feel cheap, like many compacts do. there's plenty of front legroom and headroom. The corolla seems particularly well suited to shorter people who often find it fits them perfectly. Big and tall people may find the accommodations cramped, however. the back seats offer a decent amount of room for two average-size adults. Seat belts are provided for a third rear-seat passenger, but there's little space for such a person. materials used in the seats appear classy with nice fit and finish. The leather seats have a luxurious soft pleated finish, while the center console and door panels have wood-like veneer trim. Okay, it's fake, but it's so well made that it looks more realistic than the real wood found in some luxury cars. Both the le and s models get a sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel that adds to the enjoyment of driving. the xrs gets sport seats, a silver-colored instrument cluster and switch plates, lexus-like optitron gauges, and a leather-like shift boot and leather shift knob. the dashboard is nicely laid out with exemplary ergonomics and a finish comparable to that of more expensive cars. Its top surface sweeps across the width of the car in a slight s-curve and wraps into the door trim. Each side of the center console seamlessly blends up to the lower portion of the dash. Three large round knobs for the heating and air conditioning system are located below the radio. The handle for the parking brake is located on the left of the center console so there's room for a small storage cubbyhole on the right. storage space is generous. The glove box is big and there are small pockets in each door. Map lights for upper models are mounted on the rearview mirror, not the ideal location as it's easy to mess up the mirror adjustment when trying to switch on a light. the instrument panel is dominated by three overlapping round gauges, a large speedometer, a smaller tachometer to the left and a water temperature gauge and fuel gauge mounted in a matching circle to the right. They incorporate red lettering on a plain white background and are easy to read at night. There's also an outside temperature readout on all models. the trunk is one of the biggest in this class. The gooseneck hinges intrude into the cargo space and can crush fragile items if they are in the way, but.
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