2021 TOYOTA COROLLA Touring 1.8 Automatic Petrol Hybrid J9351)

Ever since its introduction all those years ago in 1966, the Toyota Corolla has evolved into one of the most popular, biggest selling cars around. As of July 2013 there were officially 40,000,000 Corollas sold worldwide, which is a hugely impressive 850,000+ each year for 47 years. Granted the “Corolla DNA” has been altered a bit along the way, like the transition from a rear-wheel drive to a front-wheel drive and a completely unrelated chassis, but the fundamentals remain the same. The latest generation sees some changes made to its appearance, such as a newly designed grille and tailgate, a longer and lower body, and a more definite character line. Despite being designed as a “World Car” the Corolla is pretty much instantly recognisable now. World cars are basically designed to please all types of drivers, which can sometimes result in boring looking cars. There are three spec levels to choose from; Aura, Luna and Terra. Each one offers a generous helping of the latest in-car technology with some interesting extras too. In terms of driving, the Corolla behaves just as you would expect. It's assured and easy to handle, with light steering and the perfect driving position. It doesn't disappoint when it comes to practicality either. The bigger cabin means more room for passengers, and the oddly shaped tailgate covers a decent sized boot.

• No complaints made about the Corolla as of yet

• It's the best looking Corolla so far
• There's a choice of three fantastic engines
• Larger wheelbase means more passenger space
• Refined, comfortable and well-designed cabin
• Lots of in-car technology included as standard
• Affordable price tag and reasonable running costs

• High popularity means lack of exclusivity
• Not the most thrilling car in its class to drive