The 11th-gen Toyota Corolla made its debut back in 2013, and keeping with the six-year lifecycle for its models, Toyota has given the 2017 Corolla an update. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Corolla nameplate, and Toyota will offer a special trim package to commemorate the event, while the original vehicle itself will see some minor cosmetic changes inside and out. Under the hood, the Corolla retains its same engine and transmission lineup, but will the slight styling changes be enough to keep the Corolla in the game before it gets a complete redesign?
The most noticeable change from the outgoing model to the new 2017 Corolla is the updated grille. Instead of horizontal slats, the Corolla now features a honeycomb design under the black bar. The foglights have been completely redesigned, replacing the rounded lights with a vertical LED design. The headlights feature the same design as the outgoing model, but the car now offers bi-LED lighting or complex LEDs, depending on the model.
The side profile remains much the same as the outgoing model, with slightly more sculpted side paneling. At the rear, almost all the visual details remain the same when compared to the previous model, but the taillights offer a small update. Gone are the white strips of light at the top of the housings, and instead, the automaker has given the lights a more integrated look with a solid red appearance.
Many of the updates are inside the cabin, which features a revised center stack and instrument panel. Toyota moves away from buttons and knobs in favor of a touchscreen infotainment system, while the HVAC controls have been slimmed down and simplified, sitting just below the screen. The instrument cluster changes from three round gauges to two with a digital display screen separating them, giving the interior a more modern feel. The outermost air vents have been redesigned and are now circular, while the outgoing model offered triangular vents.
The 2017 Toyota Corolla may have received only minor updates for this mid-cycle refresh, but can the model still compete in the compact sedan segment without a complete redesign? Let us know in the comments below.
Last week’s Refreshing or Revolting featured the 2017 Toyota Highlander, and many people didn’t like the new look.
“It went from revolting to even more revolting. Really nothing else to say,” said Stew.
“It’s not revolting, but it’s also not very exciting… just bla… nothing special. Wait for the Mazda CX-9 then ask again,” said ART991.
“Those wheels look amazing… The rest is just… whatever,” said MidnightSx4.
“Looks better. Still one of my favorites as far as styling goes. It’s refreshing without being in your face. Much more suited to long term ownership than the radical styling of Lexus,” said CarFan13.
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