2005 Toyota Corolla XRS Preview Arnold MO

In general legend and lore, Toyota Corollas have never been noted for their asphalt-grinding capabilities.

Local Companies

Weiss Toyota Of South County
(314) 849-3700
11771 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO
Twin City Toyota
(636) 931-0555
301 Autumn Ridge Dr
Herculaneum, MO
Ackerman Toyota
(314) 351-3000
3636 S. Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO
Toyota Of West County
(636) 207-3900
14700 Manchester Rd
Ballwin, MO
Toyota Toyota
(314) 432-4129
3 Cityplace Dr Ste 790
Saint Louis, MO
Seeger Toyota
(314) 434-5000
12833 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO
Western Motors
(636) 296-8300
13 Meramec Heights Shop
Arnold, MO
Boemler Chevrolet Co
(636) 464-5353
4040 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO
Major Motors
(636) 464-6555
3993 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO
Reuther Ford Inc
(636) 464-9000
Highway 55 & Richard
Arnold, MO

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Introduction

In general legend and lore, Toyota Corollas have never been noted for their asphalt-grinding capabilities. Normally equipped with 130-hp. 1.8-liter inline-4 cylinder engines, Corollas perform modestly and only vary according to which transmission - either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic - is chosen. They come in versions called the CE (base), a bit more uplevel LE and a more sporty S model. Affordability, utility, and reliability are the usual indexes on which the Corolla receives much of its praise.

In general legend and lore, Toyota Corollas have never been noted for their asphalt-grinding capabilities. Normally equipped with 130-hp. 1.8-liter inline-4 cylinder engines, Corollas perform modestly and only vary according to which transmission - either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic - is chosen. They come in versions called the CE (base), a bit more uplevel LE and a more sporty S model. Affordability, utility, and reliability are the usual indexes on which the Corolla receives much of its praise. Enter the Corolla XRS. Despite looks that appear to be more of a trim package, this small compact has hot-rod handling and has a high fun-to-drive quotient. It makes plenty of power to propel it using its wide torque band; a stiff suspension (it's also been lowered by 1-inch) to keep it in place around tight corners; and brakes that bring it to a stop in a sensible fashion. The lowered body and bigger tires help, as well. And, oh yes, an engine note that sings a souped-up sound. While it might not prove to be race-ready, the new XRS leans primarily towards performance. Pop the hood, and an inline-4 cylinder engine displacing the same volume (1.8 liters) as lesser Corollas gazes back. However, this engine is a completely different mill, adapted from the Celica GT-S. With variable valve lift and variable timing, the XRS power plant delivers 170 hp. at 7,600 rpm and 127 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm.

 

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11771 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO
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