Though sedans have become an afterthought in a world inclined towards SUVs and crossovers, the Toyota Corolla makes good on its promise to be an affordable, well-equipped vehicle.

Price is an essential factor for many buyers, especially in these trying times - making a used Toyota Corolla an even more viable option. But why is the Corolla Quest such a good car? There are many answers to that question - this article by News24 breaks it down.

A single engine powers the Corolla Quest, being a 1.8-litre unit. The engine does without any form of forced induction and produces 103kW and 173Nm. Though the torque is available at 4000rpm, the engine feels adequately powered when the need to push on comes around.

The six-speed manual gearbox shifts over nicely and the clutch has a light touch to it. What is especially nice is that the car is not difficult to steer, and this creates a sense that you are driving something smaller and nimbler than a sedan.

Toyota claims a fuel return of 7.0-litre/100km, which should see you realise a range of 786km on its 55L fuel tank.

An area the Corolla has always been successful at was its practicality. Whether it is the standard Corolla or the Corolla Quest, the car still proved to be popular among those who wanted a versatile car. At just over 4.6m in length, the Corolla Quest is endowed with the ideal platform to accommodate up to five passengers. And rear legroom is not to be scoffed at either.

The boot is pretty spacious, too, with the Quest boasting a load volume capacity of 452L. On the Exclusive model, owners have the benefit of increasing the load volume, because the rear seats can fold flat. This adds to the practicality of the car and gives owners an extra bit of freedom when hauling luggage.

The Corolla Quest Exclusive is very well specified, as well. It boasts all-around electric windows, keyless entry and start, a multi-function steering wheel, leather upholstery, and a media system that's Bluetooth, AUX and USB compatible.

The Corolla Quest uses the previous, eleventh-generation Corolla as the base from which it builds, but it has come into its own. By undercutting the Corolla and Corolla Hatch on price, the Quest is making several strong cases for itself.

Granted, the cabin is endowed with plastic panels, but it does not detract from how good the car is. Both the exterior and interior have unique characters, and Toyota South Africa should be lauded for producing such a #ProudlySA product. Whether you’re buying a new or used Toyota Corolla - it’s a great vehicle to own!

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Article sourced from https://www.news24.com/