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Toyota Corolla
When you’ve got a car that has been a suc-
cess for nearly 50 years and has sold 40 mil-
lion copies in 154 countries, you probably
shouldn’t mess with success. But time march-
es on — so when Toyota decided to introduce
an all-new, 11th generation Corolla, it wanted
to make sure it did everything right.
In a departure from previous models, the
new Corolla oers a bolder, more chiseled ex-
terior appearance that is decidedly modern. An
increase of almost 4 inches in both wheelbase
and overall length translate to more passenger
room, and the redesigned interior is a vast im-
provement in aesthetics and comfort.
Corolla is oered in four grades, with all
models powered by Toyota’s tried-and-true
1.8-liter four cylinder. This engine produces
132-horsepower in the base L and sporty S
models (the latter pictured here), the only
versions deemed towable by virtue of their
six-speed manual transmissions. All Corollas
come with an impressive list of standard fea-
tures that includes LED low beam headlamps
with LED daytime running lights, an in-glass
AM/FM antenna, color-keyed outside door
handles, color-keyed outside mirrors, a 60/40
split fold-down rear seat, power door locks
with automatic locking feature, power windows
with driver-side one-touch up/down, air
conditioning with pollen lter and standard
Bluetooth connectivity.
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2015 General Motors Vehicles
This is the rst year we can recall that
we’re reporting on next year’s vehicles even
as the current year has been introduced,
but GM has already released details on
many of its 2015 models. Obviously we don’t
have all the info at this point, but GM is claiming
that its 2015 Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon mid-
size pick-ups and full-size Tahoe/Suburban and
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL 4WD models are towable.
The Chevy Tahoe/Suburban and GMC
Yukon/Yukon XL get the new 5.3-liter V-8 from
the 1500 truck family as the only engine oering,
paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
All of GM’s full-size SUVs deliver much improved renement, a quieter ride, and interiors that rival
many European sedans. The Colorado/Canyon, meanwhile, is expected to deliver class-leading
power, payload and tow capacity to the midsize segment. The base 2.4-liter inline-four-cylinder is
estimated at 193 horsepower, while the 3.6-liter engine is estimated at 302 horsepower. Also avail-
able will be the segment’s only diesel engine — a Duramax 2.8-liter turbodiesel already oered
in global markets. All engines will be matched with a six-speed automatic transmission equipped
with features like grade braking and tow/haul mode. Some available features across the lineup
include an EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate, factory-installed spray-in bed liner, 8-inch diagonal color
touch screen and multiple USB drives, driver information screen, next-gen OnStar and MyLink
with voice recognition and navigation.
Chevrolet SuburbanGMC Yukon Denali
GMC Canyon
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