Practicality and versatility come in the form of the Toyota Corolla Quest sedan.
Nearing a decade since the launch of the original Corolla Quest, the car remains an affordable and award-winning mid-size car. Whether you’re a young adult moving up in the business world or a family on the road looking for adventure, this subtle yet sophisticated vehicle could be on your shortlist. The question now is which Corolla Quest model is the best for you?
In 2020, Toyota added a new Corolla Quest with modernised styling, inclusive of 16-inch alloy wheels, partial leather trim and a touchscreen infotainment system, as well as improved satisfaction levels and enhanced safety features.
The average fuel consumption of a Corolla Quest is 7.1 litres/100km. The Quest CVT and higher range models, Prestige and Exclusive, can come down to 6.4 litres/100km if you treat her nicely. Depending on your driving situation, distance frequency and landscape, it’s worth considering the long-term value of the Prestige and Exclusive range as petrol prices continue to rise.
On a Quest for quality.
The Corolla Quest is focused on quality and preference. With options of either a six-speed manual or a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for seamless driving, the latter is ideal for the stop-start urban trek. A buyer can choose from the 1.8 litre Quest Plus, 1.8 litre Prestige, and 1.8 litre Exclusive – all available in both manual and CVT.
The Corolla sedan bawl refined, smooth-riding and fine-handling. More spacious than before, and with a standard 1.8-litre engine (previously 1.6-liter), it’s a difference one can feel on the road. The key difference between the new Corolla Quest and the outgoing model is that the new Quest is splitting off into a model range of its own. The Corolla came equipped with side, knee, curtain, driver, and passenger airbags; while the Quest has driver and passenger front airbags, and a driver knee airbag. A point for the Quest comes in the form of standard brake assist, which is an optional extra for the Corolla.
Three different trim levels will be available to cater for owners in fleets, taxi companies, as well as Uber & Taxify/Bolt users. This is besides the family market, and the junior executive buyers.
The three grades of trim are Standard, Prestige and Exclusive. They are fitted with a reasonably extensive features list that carries many of the older model’s features over. The Standard Quest, however, doesn’t differ much from the old Quest. It’s equipped with auto-door locking, electric windows, four speakers, and airbags for passengers and the driver (including the driver’s knee).
Safety is the name of the game.
The Corolla Quest comes with the following safety features:
⦁ Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to ensure straight-line stability even during emergency maneuvers
⦁ Hill Assist Control (HAC) for trouble-free uphill starts
⦁ Brake Assist (BA)
⦁ Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
⦁ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), which keep you in control and bring you to a stop, in time and safely.
In an addition to the safety features, the all-new Corolla Quest models are fitted with intelligent LED daytime running lights. This is for optimum visibility in all conditions, and a follow-me-home option is available on selected models.
Main differences to consider when looking at a Corolla
The difference between the Corolla LE & SE, is that the LE Eco is available with a special ECO driving mode, while the SE comes standard with a special Sport driving mode. The LE has regular air conditioning while all other trims have automatic climate control. The LE, LE Eco, and SE come with remote keyless entry, and the SE is available with push button start.
The Prestige model has six speakers, a multi-media system that reads DVDs, a leather steering wheel, cruise control, and cloth-and-leather-covered seats. The top-of-the-range Exclusive model offers keyless-entry and start, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamp levelling, LED headlamps, and leather seats.
The models come in a range of cosmopolitan colours, including:
⦁ Glacier White
⦁ Chromium Silver
⦁ Graphite Grey Metallic
⦁ Arizona Red
⦁ Oxide Bronze
⦁ Seaside Pearl Metallic
The good and the bad
The Corolla Quest is modern yet with a timeless look, which will guarantee that your motor won’t look out of style for many years to come (think of resale value). On the flipside, you may be mistaken for an Uber driver.
It’s affordable, reliable and economical, with a 5-year service plan and includes all the key safety features one is after except for an Electronic Stability Programme (ESP).
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