Toyota Corolla and Corolla Verso (2002 - 2007 )  

Comfortable, well equipped and dependable. Huge range of body styles and refined, economical engines. Rated highly by owners.

Not the most accomplished ride. VVT-i engines can suffer bore liner problem and guzzle oil after 40k miles.

Introduction

Think Corolla and you think reliable but characterless. The 5-door version looks like a Chinese die-cast model of a Skoda Fabia done from memory. And your first impressions confirm your prejudices. Light controls. Over-light steering. Short gearing. Dashboard flat as a coal face. Nothing to get even mildly excited about.

Then you take it out for a second time and find Dr Jekyll blurring into Mr Hyde.

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Last updated 10 January 2012
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