time for another post, here it is,
The Toyota Corolla iM
(credit: caranddriver.com)
To start, it isn't really a Corolla. It's on a Corolla-ish platform that has a four inch shorter wheelbase, and it isn't a sedan. It's not really even a Toyota. It really is the Scion iM, just rebadged as a Toyota because Toyota discontinued Scion last year. What's worse is that the iM is the replacement for the xB, which is basically just a toaster with wheels.
It has one trim level. The Trabant 601 had multiple trim levels! I find this one trim level business quite odd, because most hatchbacks have about four million trim levels. It has about as many horsepower as trims, so it's not exactly fast.
The performance is down compared to its competitors. The slightly more expensive Ford Focus hatch does 0-60 in 8.5 seconds Slow, but it is definitely not a performance car, and doesn't have a rakish, "sporty" body. The iM does 0-60 in 9.1 seconds. .6 of a second is years in car terminology. The Ford also makes 160 horsepower. Once again, a bit underpowered, but the iM has just 137 ponies working as hard as they can to pull it along. Even if you aren't interested in performance, it is useful to have a bit more power than you need, because it will make a difference in merging and setting off at the stoplight.
What's worse is that this car will be errm... how do I put this nicely... modified distastefully. I'm talking about how neon green alloys with 45 degrees of negative camber will be installed, and how the car will be made to ride two inches off the ground. Not to mention the horrible body kits and spoilers that will be purchased. Dubious performance modifications aside, the iM automatic has a fatal flaw.
The flaw in question is a CVT. It stands for Continuously Variable Transmission. It is basically two cones with a belt attaching them together. It essentially gives you infinite gears, as the belt can move around on them, effectively gearing the car up and down. However, it basically just makes the car sound a bit like a yodeling cow inside (i.e. it sounds like: MoooOOoooooOOOooooooOOOOOOOOoo). CVT's are also much more prone to breaking compared to a regular synchromesh standard-shift or auto.
So, the Corolla iM. It is really a Scion, it has one trim level, about as many horsepower, will be a target for "stancing" and "moos" inside.
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The Toyota Corolla iM
(credit: caranddriver.com)
To start, it isn't really a Corolla. It's on a Corolla-ish platform that has a four inch shorter wheelbase, and it isn't a sedan. It's not really even a Toyota. It really is the Scion iM, just rebadged as a Toyota because Toyota discontinued Scion last year. What's worse is that the iM is the replacement for the xB, which is basically just a toaster with wheels.
It has one trim level. The Trabant 601 had multiple trim levels! I find this one trim level business quite odd, because most hatchbacks have about four million trim levels. It has about as many horsepower as trims, so it's not exactly fast.
The performance is down compared to its competitors. The slightly more expensive Ford Focus hatch does 0-60 in 8.5 seconds Slow, but it is definitely not a performance car, and doesn't have a rakish, "sporty" body. The iM does 0-60 in 9.1 seconds. .6 of a second is years in car terminology. The Ford also makes 160 horsepower. Once again, a bit underpowered, but the iM has just 137 ponies working as hard as they can to pull it along. Even if you aren't interested in performance, it is useful to have a bit more power than you need, because it will make a difference in merging and setting off at the stoplight.
What's worse is that this car will be errm... how do I put this nicely... modified distastefully. I'm talking about how neon green alloys with 45 degrees of negative camber will be installed, and how the car will be made to ride two inches off the ground. Not to mention the horrible body kits and spoilers that will be purchased. Dubious performance modifications aside, the iM automatic has a fatal flaw.
The flaw in question is a CVT. It stands for Continuously Variable Transmission. It is basically two cones with a belt attaching them together. It essentially gives you infinite gears, as the belt can move around on them, effectively gearing the car up and down. However, it basically just makes the car sound a bit like a yodeling cow inside (i.e. it sounds like: MoooOOoooooOOOooooooOOOOOOOOoo). CVT's are also much more prone to breaking compared to a regular synchromesh standard-shift or auto.
So, the Corolla iM. It is really a Scion, it has one trim level, about as many horsepower, will be a target for "stancing" and "moos" inside.
Do you have any thoughts about cars/cats? What drives you crazy? One post a week so stay tuned!
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