Corolla’s practical design/engineering approach puts a high-value on comfort. So whether riding in a front or back seat, it’s roomy (42.3 inches of legroom for front occupants and 41.4 inches of legroom for rear occupants). During a week-long test drive, the front wheel drive Corolla emphasized an incredibly smooth ride thanks in large part to an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. The 11th-generation Corolla was fully redesigned for the 2014 model year, so there are minimal changes for the 2015 model year. (The LE, S, and LE Eco model trims have a new rear seat armrest with two cupholders.)

L, LE and S models are powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder that produces 132 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 128 pounds-feet of torque at 4400 rpm, while the LE Eco is powered by a 1.8-liter 4- cylinder releasing 140 horsepower at 6100 rpm and 126 pounds-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. Although acceleration isn’t zippy-fast, the 106.3-inch wheelbase sedan has sufficient power to handle the demands of a daily city/highway commute. Corolla’s trunk provides 13 cubic feet of space for groceries and other cargo. The Corolla S Plus with continuously variable transmission carries a MSRP of $19,845 and collects estimated mpg 29 city and 37 highway.