2017 Corolla ZR Sedan Review | Safer, Better Looking, But Falling Behind The Small Car Class
For the 2017 model year the Corolla sedan range has been updated with added safety technology and a fresh face, bringing it more into line with its hatchback sibling.
For the top-spec Corolla ZR, collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and lane departure warning come standard, and on lesser models the same pack is available as an optional extra.
Bigger than its five-door counterpart, the Corolla sedan makes for a handy family-sized package, but with increased competition from some very polished rivals, has the latest Corolla update done enough to keep ahead?
Vehicle Style: Small sedan
Price: $31,920 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 103kW/173Nm 1.8-litre 4cyl petrol | CVT automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 6.4 l/100km | Tested: 8.9 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Three Corolla sedan variants make up the range - Ascent, SX, and ZR - versus five for the hatch line-up (there’s no Ascent Sport or hybrid sedan). That’s partially a reflection of the more conservative buyer profile for small sedans in Australia.
With its latest updates, the ZR sedan picks up new front and rear bumpers, redesigned LED head and tail lights, plus interior styling cues to bring it into line with the hatch. On the safety front autonomous braking and lane departure warning have been added, though features like blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert are still absent.
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