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Special attention is paid to ensuring Corolla oers a
comfortable driving position with excellent visibility.
Best in class aerodynamics add stability to the ride and
renement inside the cabin.
Driving Position
Corolla oers a comfortable driving position with a
number of improvements over the outgoing model.
Improved seat adjustment range to 60mm (+10mm)
16 levels for height adjustment (twice as many as on
outgoing model)
Seating position lowered by 10mm; range of
adjustment increased to give a more direct connection
with the road
Steering wheel angle at 22° (-2°).
– Comfortabledrivingpositionwithbettersetupfor
 driversofallbodyshapes.
Driving
Dynamics
Feature
Function
Benet
Ride and Handling
More direct EPS steering gear ratio and new control
logic for more responsive steering
Front and rear suspensions feature new shock
absorbers and coil springs, delivering optimised ride
comfort and reduced body roll
Use of high-tensile steel contributes to weight savings
of 5kg vs. outgoing model
Engine compartment isolation reduces noise entering
the cabin
Excellent aerodynamics of 0.274
Best in class turning circle of 10.8m, facilitating
manoeuvring and parking.
– Comfortableridewithdynamichandling.
Aerodynamics
Corolla achieves a coecient of drag of just Cd= 0.274
(improved over outgoing model with 0.29).
– Stabilityatspeedandfueleciency
– Cabinquietness.
Visibility
Headlamps design features a longer and wider shape
than the outgoing model, oering improved light
distribution and night time visibility.
– Less fatigue and safer night time driving
– Betterandsharpernight-timevisibilityofpedestrians,
 sign-posts,etc.