In the domestic automobile market, Toyota brand with its excellent mechanical quality and fuel-efficient durable reputation, has won the widespread love and pursuit of consumers. Among them, Corolla (picture | configuration | inquiry) as a compact SUV owned by Toyota, sales performance is particularly outstanding. In August, the car sold 16,169 units, ranking sixth on the compact SUV sales list, and the strength cannot be underestimated.
The Corolla is currently available in a number of configuration models, with an official guide price of 129,800 to 184,800 yuan. The author is concerned that the quotation of dealers in Xi ‘an has dropped to a more attractive 798-144,800 yuan. This price is undoubtedly attractive for a joint venture compact SUV. In this issue, we will take the 2024 2.0L CVT Pioneer Edition (entry edition) as an example to deeply interpret and analyze the actual performance of this model.
In the appearance of the design, Corolla (car reputation) Rui Fang uses the family design language, the front face is full and thick, with a large size of black dot matrix grille, it looks imposing. Although the long and sharp lights on both sides use halogen light sources, they support practical functions such as adaptive near and far light, automatic headlights and headlamp height adjustment, which is both beautiful and practical. The front bars are covered with thick protective panels to further enhance the toughness of the vehicle.
In terms of body size, the Corolla Sharpening has a length, width and height of 4460x1825x1620mm and a wheelbase of 2640mm. The side profile is full and solid, and the body lines are dynamic and smooth. The front and rear wheel arches are slightly expanded, and the front and rear wheel brows and side skirts are covered with anti-scratch panels, giving the vehicle a Wilder and more robust look. With multi-panel aluminum wheels and 215/60 R17 size tires, it enhances the overall visual effect.
In terms of interior design, Corolla Sharpening is mainly concise, and the overall tone is black. The center console integrates the suture design, and adds the chrome trim for embellishment, which enhances the grade and refinement of the interior. The plastic three-panel multi-functional steering wheel, 7-inch embedded LCD instrument, 10.25-inch suspension central control screen and other configurations are both practical and technological. At the same time, the car also retains the commonly used physical function buttons, which is convenient for the driver to operate blind.
In terms of seats, the model adopts a 2+3 5-seat layout, and the seat material is fabric. The main driver supports front and rear movement, height adjustment and seat back Angle adjustment, and the back row supports the 4/6 ratio to put down, which can further expand the loading capacity of the trunk and facilitate the daily handling of large items. The author is 176cm tall and weighs 145 pounds. After adjusting the position of the front seat, the head still has 1 punch and 3 fingers. Sitting in the back row, the head space also has 1 punch allowance, and the leg room exceeds the distance of 2 fists, which is spacious and comfortable in general, meeting the daily household needs.
In terms of power, the Corolla Zoom is equipped with the M20E model 2.0L four-cylinder self-priming engine, with a maximum power of 126kW (171Ps) and a maximum torque of 205N·m. The power is transmitted through a CVT stepless transmission that can simulate 10 speeds, achieving a WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.16L/100km and a top speed of 180km/h. It is worth mentioning that this engine also uses Toyota’s VT-IE technology, which improves thermal efficiency and fuel economy, greatly reducing the user’s car maintenance and travel costs. Daily only need to fill the number 92 gasoline to meet the demand.
For the chassis, the Corolla Rears use a combination of front McPherson independent suspension + rear longitudinal torsion beam non-independent suspension. In terms of assisted driving, the car also performs well, equipped with Toyota Safety Sense assisted driving system, supporting L2 level assisted driving functions, such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, active braking, lane center stay, fatigue driving tips, road traffic sign recognition, and full-speed adaptive cruise. These functions not only relieve the pressure of users’ daily driving, but also improve driving safety.
From the author’s test drive experience, the power performance of the Corolla Sharpening is enough for daily use. The light start and uniform linear power release, coupled with the smoothness of the gearbox, make the car very easy to drive on daily congested urban roads. Overall, the Corolla Revel is a compact SUV perfect for the everyday home.
To sum up, Corolla Revel occupies an important position in the domestic compact SUV market by virtue of its balanced product power and high cost performance. Today, with the further decline of the price in the middle and high-end market, the competitiveness and cost performance of the car have been further improved. For consumers who are interested in purchasing a 100,000-class joint-venture compact SUV, the Carola Revel is an option worthy of attention and consideration.