Thinking of getting a Toyota corolla

[Jacko25]

Hi All,

For a while now I’ve been looking to update my car. I currently own a 2015 Ford focus 1.0 ecoboost estate. One car I really like the look of is the Toyota Corolla Touring sports. What are they like? Are they reliable and do they suffer from any issues. 
 

Many thanks jack

[TonyHSD]

Well, easily said the Corolla touring sport is the best car in its class and the strongest points are exterior design, drive trains ( best hybrid system), efficiency, reliability, and ease of use. These are also easy to maintain and relatively cheap. 

[Bper]

Hi jack,the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a well regarded option for a reliable and efficient estate car, and sounds like it could be a good replacement for your Ford Focus.Toyota has a strong reputation for reliability, and the Corolla Touring Sports is no exception. It placed fourth out of 29 cars in the What Car 2023 Reliability Survey, and Toyota itself ranked second out of 32 manufacturers https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/corolla/estate/review/n19141.

The Corolla Touring Sports comes in a hybrid version that offers excellent fuel economy and low running costs. This could be a significant advantage over your current Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost, depending on how much you drive.While not the most spacious estate on the market, the Corolla Touring Sports offers a decent amount of boot space, making it a good choice for most everyday needs. Owners reviews tend to be positive on its practicality https://mag.toyota.co.uk/toyota-corolla-touring-sports/.

The Corolla Touring Sports boot space isn't quite as large as some rivals, particularly the Ford Focus estate you're familiar with. If you regularly carry a lot of luggage etc, this could be a factor to weigh up. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/toyota/corolla-touring-sports/interior.

While known for reliability, the Corolla Touring Sports may not be the most exciting car to drive. It prioritises comfort and efficiency over a sporty feel. You can find reviews from owners to get a better sense of how it compares to your Ford Focus in terms of driving experience https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/corolla-touring-sports/owner-reviews. Overall, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a great choice for a reliable, efficient, and practical estate car. If those are your priorities, it's definitely worth considering.  If you decide to go for it, be sure to factor in the boot space limitations compared to your current Ford Focus, and test drive one to see if you enjoy the driving experience.Hope this helps.

And just remember it is a Toyota after all.

[JasonM]

Hi Jacko,

as a recent convert to the 23 Corolla TS I can strongly recommend, my views are very much as has been said above, 

Major positives:-

Reliable and well built

running costs (55 real world mpg and lower road tax bracket, no cam belt or clutch or expensive dsg servicing)

very smooth to drive and relaxing 

nice driving position and good controls.

Minor negatives to me :-

not as enjoyable to thrash around country roads, handling is good enough but transmission not suited to this manner of driving.

a little bit noisy on rough roads compared to cars like A3, golf but still fine.

towing limited to a trailer (750kg)

Boot is 10% smaller than some rivals (Octavia) but bigger than an Audi A6 or BMW 5 series touring.

not many cubbyholes for internal storage.

Overall a great car and as Wharcar decided best in class in 2024.