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- [Narrator] This is the Toyota Corolla.
Building on over 50 years of sales in the U.S.,
Corolla has taken a sharp turn toward the future
with this latest generation.
With its proven TNGA platform,
the 12th-generation Corolla's fun-to-drive character
is in full effect, and it continues to impress with sleek,
modern style paired with legendary value and dependability.
Let's take a look at how this Corolla takes
driving to another level.
Corolla's latest lineup combines
some familiar names with a few surprises.
Classic grades include the modern L, LE and XLE,
and the sporty SE and XSE grades,
while Corolla Hybrid LE has astonishing efficiency.
Meanwhile, SE Nightshade Edition enhances
Corolla SE's appearance with a range of blacked-out accents.
So, more than ever before, Corolla's different flavors
mean genuinely different vehicles,
but they all possess undeniable attitude.
Lower, wider and more aggressive,
Corolla's refined design speaks for itself
with a host of details unique to each grade.
These include a range of stylish options
including eye-catching 18-inch
alloy wheels available on sport grades,
and integrated dark gray accents
throughout the SE and XSE grades.
Similarly, SE Nightshade Edition adds intrigue
with its blacked-out grille and wheels,
along with other accents that give Corolla a sharp
and unapologetic stance.
Regardless of grade, all models also feature
standard LED exterior lighting,
including headlights, taillights and daytime running lights.
Inside, Corolla's sleek details
and soft-touch materials help deliver
a perfect blend of practical and premium.
This means a comfortable, ergonomic
and elegant interior with seating for five,
including 60/40-split folding rear seats on all models,
complete with conveniently designed latch locations
that allow for easy installation of car seats for children.
All told, the inviting cabin boasts
an impressive amount of passenger space,
while the trunk can hold more than enough cargo
for your next epic road trip or workout session.
In terms of technology, Corolla is loaded
with next-gen street smarts.
First, the audio multimedia systems feature
Apple CarPlay compatibility,
which allows drivers to connect an iPhone
and access Apple music, maps, messages,
and other favorite apps.
Additionally, Android Auto compatibility
lets drivers connect mobile devices with ease,
while Amazon Alexa functionality
is also offered on every model,
as well as a complimentary three-month
all access trial to SiriusXM.
Plus, most grades come complete
with an eight-inch touchscreen,
and select models can even be paired
with a premium JBL nine-speaker audio system.
Corolla can also be equipped
with Toyota's full line of Connected Services,
including Safety Connect, Wi-Fi Connect,
remote connect, and service connect trials,
which provides maintenance reminders
to both dealer and driver.
Corolla's available seven-inch
multi-information display shows safety alerts
and other important details right in line of sight.
That's not to say that Corolla's useful technology
is limited to digital displays, however,
with other great features available
like automatic climate control,
available power and heated front seats,
a smart key system, and an available blind spot monitor
with rear cross-traffic alert that warns drivers
about objects just out of view.
All of these features come together to perfectly round out
this seriously convenient compact car.
All the technology in the world wouldn't matter
if Corolla didn't put safety at the forefront.
But of course, Corolla goes above and beyond
to offer peace of mind.
First, it features Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
a suite of active safety technologies
which comes standard on all grades
and includes an enhanced pre-collision system
with pedestrian detection, a lane departure alert
with steering assist and road edge detection,
automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control.
TSS 2.0 also features lane tracing assist,
which can provide constant steering input
to help keep Corolla centered in its lane
as well as road sign assist,
which displays certain road signs
on the instrument panel for added awareness.
Select models are also available
with an adaptive front lighting system
that can move the headlights when cornering
for enhanced visibility throughout turns.
Naturally, Corolla also features
Toyota's signature star safety system,
as well as two additional rear side airbags,
for a total of 10 airbags mounted throughout the cabin.
Corolla's powerful looks go hand-in-hand
with its impressive performance.
First, Corolla's multiple powertrains
offer truly distinct personalities.
For L grades, an enhanced 1.8-liter engine
pushes 139 horsepower through
a continuously variable transmission.
Meanwhile, SE and XSE grades harness the punchy
2.0-liter dynamic force engine that debuted
in the Corolla Hatchback.
This engine offers a 30-horsepower boost
while also boasting enhanced fuel efficiency
over the L grades, so drivers can enjoy
the best of both worlds.
It can be paired with either the new dynamic-shift
continuously variable transmission that features
a physical first launch gear,
paddle shifters, and sport mode,
or a six-speed intelligent manual transmission
with an iMT mode that allows
for clever rev-matching downshift technology.
But for maximum fuel economy,
Corolla's hybrid grade allows drivers to go further
and enjoy fewer stops at the pump,
thanks in part to its sleek sedan styling,
which helps Hybrid LE to deliver
its seriously impressive EPA estimates.
But no matter the grade, Corolla's fully independent
suspension design and sprightly curb weight
means this sedan is so fun to drive,
you might just take the long way home.
So that's a look at the 2021 Corolla.
With a heritage that dates all the way back to 1966,
Corolla has developed an outstanding reputation
for quality, durability and reliability.
And with this latest generation's injection
of serious style, technology and advanced safety,
the classic Corolla formula just keeps getting better.
Top that all off with an approachable starting price,
as well as great ownership perks like the Toyota
care no cost maintenance plan with roadside assistance,
and Corolla is ready to create something unforgettable.