Do these have the same issue that the camry's do? Where if you pull the abs/tc fuses the car just refuses to start? You know for having fun.
As far as we were concerned, the big news surrounded the all-new Toyota Corolla wasn’t the impressive efficiency, roomy cockpit or the snazzy looks. It was the availability of a real manual transmission.
And then our tester wasn’t so equipped. Insert sad face emoji.
Well guess what? We just drove the stick shift version.
I’m writing this while listening to GWAR’s “Viking Death Machine.” Did I plan that? No, of course not. I’m not that coordinated. But I do like my GWAR, even with Blothar at the helm.
And I’m also a fan of manual transmissions. Yes, auto boxes have gotten really, really good lately–and I’m looking at you, Porsche, AMG and Lexus, for delivering some stellar examples.
But we can all agree that there’s something about stirring your own stew. Control. Nuance. Timing.
The Corolla doesn’t shift like a Miata, but for a front-drive economy car, it’s totally perfect. The ratios are spaced nicely, the action is spot-on, and the clutch action feels good.
Do these have the same issue that the camry's do? Where if you pull the abs/tc fuses the car just refuses to start? You know for having fun.
I really like these, a lot. A little bit pricier than the Civic Hatchback Sport (at least the MSRP, seeing it fairly cheap at dealers) and a bit more than the Fit Sport Manual but looks like a solid car.
I sling parts for Toyota. Last year I bought a Honda. My GM asked why I didn’t buy a new Corolla instead. “Because you didn’t have one with a standard trans, boss.”
barefootskater said:I sling parts for Toyota. Last year I bought a Honda. My GM asked why I didn’t buy a new Corolla instead. “Because you didn’t have one with a standard trans, boss.”
Funny. I sling parts for Acura. Nice cars but as far as I'm concerned they are pretty boring. But back to the topic. Nice to see that the manual trans is still not dead.
The review article seems to be titled "2019 None Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual" in my browser's title bar.
I have trouble wrapping my head around a Corolla hatchback with 168hp, 18" wheels with 225s, and a curb weight north of 3000lbs. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad to see the manual option in there, but the whole package has grown well beyond what my brain perceives as an entry-level compact.
02Pilot said:I have trouble wrapping my head around a Corolla hatchback with 168hp, 18" wheels with 225s, and a curb weight north of 3000lbs. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad to see the manual option in there, but the whole package has grown well beyond what my brain perceives as an entry-level compact.
But that's been the way with all car manufacturers since the '60s at least. Every model gets a little bigger / fancier / more powerful / more expensive every generation, so the marketing droids can have a long list of "improvements". Then new, small, basic models are introduced to replace the bloated, aging nameplates and begin the Automotive Circle of Life ® anew.
^Yep. Why do you think Toyota has a Yaris hatch (which is a Mazda2 btw)?
A modern 3 series is about the size of a 80s 7-series as far as I can tell.
I really like these new Corollas. It's literally the only good looking Toyota/Lexus product I can think of right now. I do wish they hadn't put those fake exhaust outlets though. Otherwise, it looks great and it sounds like it drives well too. Thank you Toyota.
02Pilot said:I. a Corolla hatchback with...and a curb weight north of 3000lbs..
This is great. This means my Mustang GT is as light as a Corolla!
Our pizza guy was driving one of these in white about a month back. It was cool looking enough I asked what it was and went out to walk around it. And he bought the manual. I tipped extra for the manual.
Rationally, I understand the natural evolution of models, but it still doesn't compute in my aging, nostalgic brain. Get off my lawn!
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