Toyota Corolla

Overall Average Rating - 86.41%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 30th

One of the world’s best-selling cars, the Corolla has accrued a set of results that perfectly illustrates its appeal.

While it does nothing particularly well, it does nothing particularly badly, either. Dynamically, it’s off the pace, but it provides strong reliability and low running costs to compensate.

Surprisingly, it isn’t as easy or comfortable to drive as many buyers had hoped.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 16th
Build Quality: 33rd
Running Costs: 22nd
Performance: 53rd
Braking: 58th
Ride Quality: 58th
Handling: 73rd
Practicality: 30th
Comfort: 54th
Ease of Driving: 66th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 13th)

Last year, Toyota was in seventh, but a poor debut for the Auris sees it plummet. While 13th is still above average, bosses will want a positive reaction to the new Avensis, iQ and Urban Cruiser in 2010.