Corolla Returns
Words by:
Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist – tweeting @carwriteups
Featured in:
August 2019
Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist – tweeting @carwriteups
Featured in:
August 2019
Lincolnshire Life road tested the new Toyota Corolla on the streets of Lincoln. It certainly turned heads and created plenty of interest when it was parked for photographs against the city backdrops.
It is good to see the designation ‘Corolla’ return. It conjures up words such as ‘reliability’ and ‘trustworthiness’, and now ‘eco-friendly’ will be added to the inventory. Why?
Well, the model is mainly being offered with electrified powertrains, including the 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid, under the spotlight here. The overall power is 121PS, pushing the automobile from 0-62mph in 10.9s and giving it an all-out speed of 112mph.
Efficiency is the motivation, with the Toyota doing around 55mpg to 65mpg, and releasing CO2 emissions from 73g/km. Behind the wheel, the Corolla in 1.8 hybrid semblance is a pleasure to drive; you can feel the chassis’ low centre of gravity, especially in corners where body roll is all but non-existent. It is also biddable on all but the most scarred of surfaces.
The Toyota is acquiescent around town, where a methodical driving manner will enable you to move about without using much more than a teaspoon or two of fuel. And, if you’re patient, the new Corolla becomes an unruffled cruiser at motorway speeds. Inside, there’s a bountiful amount of cushioned materials and a logical fascia.
The rear of the car is around the same as you’ll find in an Astra or Focus. There’s 361 litres of cargo capacity on the 1.8 Corolla, which, granted, is slightly bigger than the Ford Focus’ boot. Toyota has piled the new Corolla’s cabin with technology, such as an easy-to-read eight-inch infotainment system.
The modern Toyota Corolla is the best hatchback to come from the Japanese carmaker for ages. The build quality is excellent, and it delivers a comfortable ride, along with confidence-engendering handling.
Buyers will be be charmed by the model’s negligible CO2 emissions and resulting low running costs.
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Grantham school joins Carol Service in celebration of town’s hospital![]()
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Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy are taking part in the first Carol Service to celebrate the special relationship Grantham and District Hospital has with the town and surrounding communities.![]()
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The school children will join in the singing of favourite Christmas Carols as well as perform their own set musical piece at the Carol Service on Thursday 11th December at 7pm, in St Wulfram’s church, Grantham.![]()
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Deputy Head Teacher Olivia Mumford said: “The Carol Service is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to share the joy of music while showing appreciation for the incredible work done at Grantham and District Hospital. It’s a privilege to support such an important event in our town."![]()
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The Carol Service has been organised by United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, who work closely with staff at Grantham and District Hospital and provides those extras for staff and patients that NHS budgets are unable to fund. ![]()
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Further details on the Grantham NHS Carol Service can be found by visiting www.ulhcharity.org.uk/news/christmas-carols-at-grantham-st-wulfram-church-in-thanks-for-towns-sup...