A four speed automatic transmission is standard on the LE, while a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic are available on other models; the four-speed is electronically controlled, has a flex-lockup torque converter, and has an uphill/downhill shift control in the S position. Gas mileage is rated at 28 city, 35 highway with the manual, and 26 city, 34 highway with the automatic.
The 2.4 liter Camry engine option has been dropped, along with the five speed automatic.
The Toyota Corolla has a stiff body structure thanks to high tensile-strength steel, gussets and cross members. A compact, rigid L-arm-type MacPherson strut front suspension uses a stabilizer bar for stiffness and better cornering. The Corolla’s torsion beam rear suspension employs a coil-over-shock arrangement which balances comfort and performance, in a compact space.
Rear brakes are nine inch drums; front brakes are 10.7 inch vented discs. The Corolla moved to an electric variable power-assist steering system, using a motor, speed reducer, and torque sensor built into the steering column. Electric power steering reduces parasitic losses to the engine, thereby aiding fuel economy; it does not require oil; and it makes a future hybrid option easier to engineer.
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