2014 Toyota Corolla with three transmissions are available, depending on model: four-speed automatic (base L only), six-speed manual, CVT continuously variable automatic.

 New Toyota Corolla Nicer, more fuel-efficient, roomier than predecessor

 Toyota |Corolla is On sale since September 2013

Fuel economy will be a selling point. Not only are the published ratings alluring — as much as 42 mpg on the highway in the Eco version — but they are surprisingly realistic.  Toyota

The Corolla's new dashboard is a broad horizontal sweep that gives the illusion of greater width inside.

Seats are comfortable, and the expanded leg and knee room in back will be welcomed by those who ride there

TOYOTA COROLLA DETAILS
What? Redesign of four-door front-drive compact sedan that's one of the best-selling cars in the world, passing 40 million lifetime sales in July.
When? On sale since September
Where? Made at Tupelo, Miss.
How much? Starts at $17,610 for base L with six-speed manual transmission, including $810 shipping; $20,910 for test LE Eco Premium with CVT (continuously variable-ratio automatic transmission); $23,570 for S Premium.
What makes it go? 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 128 pounds-feet of torque at 4,400 is carried over from 2013. New Eco fuel-economy model uses same engine, new valve technology and is rated 140 hp at 6,100 rpm, 126 lbs.-ft. at 4,000 rpm.
Three transmissions are available, depending on model: four-speed automatic (base L only), six-speed manual, CVT continuously variable automatic.
How big? About 3 in. longer than a Honda Civic. Slightly longer, wider than previous Corolla, about 6% more passenger space. Trunk is 13 cubic feet, up from 12.3 cu. ft.
Weighs 2,800 to 2,865 lbs.
Turning circle diameter, 35.6 ft.
How thirsty? Depending on transmission, models are rated 27 to 30 mpg in the city, 36 to 42 highway, 31 to 35 combined city/highway. Eco model has highest rating in each.
Eco test car with CVT driven briskly in hilly terrain registered 39 mpg (2.56 gallons per 100 miles). S test car with CVT mostly in "sport" mode and using lots of wide-open throttle bursts in hilly terrain delivered 35 mpg (2.86 gal./100 mi.). The mpg numbers aren't rounded, they just happened to come out even.