Toyota Corolla XLi VVTi Car Reviews

Hi Guys,
The speed meter lights in the new corolla Xli & Gli are Orange Colour while in the previous model of the Xli/ Gli the lights were White which were more cool. Since i kept the older version of Se-Saloon as well as Altis therefore when i bought the new Xli, I was disappointed to see the Orange Lights Display which totally runied my night driving experience of this car.
I then opened the Speed Meter of my brand new Corolla and i saw very small Square Shaped LEDs in the Speed Meter. I searched in the market for white LEDs of same size, shape and ampere. After thorough searching i found only one electronic shop who had similar LEDs of white light. I then purchased those LEDs and soldered them into my Corolla Speed meter. After that when I installed the meter back into the Car and turned on the Parking Light Switch I was amazed to see the Display. I Looked extremely beautiful just like the Speed Meter in the Altis. It even looked much much better than the White Lights in the Previous Model of Xli/ Gli. I could not attach the pictures of my speed meter on this page but any of you guys who are interested in changing the colour of their speed meter lights can contact me on [email protected] for more information.
Thanks

Guys, this is my second review on Corolla Xli (mine is 2010). First review was a couple of months after I had purchased.

Today its ODO is 9,300km. After a trip to Naran/Jalkhad from Lahore last month, I have noticed that its drive is more lighter and smoother and fuel consumption has improved. Perhaps Xli needs a hard push on the pedal and I do not put much load on the pedal; but I did as needed in the mountains and I think engine has started responding well after completing 9000 km. Gear lever was hard as well, now its smooth.

After a lot of punishment on the road from Kawai to Jalkhad re broken roads, no road, passing the glaciers, streams, wooden bridges....... when I returned to Lahore, I was surprsied that there was not even a single noise in the cabin; this proves that xli is a strong machine... yes its doors have some weight. I had also purchased a zero meter city in 2004 and within one month of purchase, I was surprised with the nosies in the cabin....... its pick up was not better than current Xli.

No need to buy a Gli if you are satisfied with black color. I paid Rs. 20,000 and installed power windows, security system, central locking and back brake light.

However, for someone who is considering buying this machine, please note that body is heavy compared to 1300 cc engine dragging it and I think CNG (if installed) will kill the pick up. This situation is compensated with aggressive looks. But brakes are still horrible.... I think, it will get out of control even at 80. I am also not staisfied with the instrument panel.... Toyota is still using the old fashioned instrument panel..... brown color background light is so boring and I still feel that I am driving a 1996 model Corolla.

Hope this helps!

I previously owned a Honda City and had no problem with it but my friends suggested me to buy a Xli. I think this car is totally under-powered as compared to City... I experienced much better acceleration with City than corolla... It has a big body so 1300cc is not suitable. Moreover, after spending more than 1.4 million u still have to pull down the windows with your hand.... Its brakes are not as good... skidded many times too... I feel like an old man while driving this car, no pick, no choice of colour, no ABS... A disgrace...sorry to Rolla fans...

i am medical student.corolla xli is far better than city.

Corolla over city
1.Better interior
2.better shape
3.cheap maintainance
4.more spacious
5.for rs 15000 only u can add power windows and central locking with alarm.
6.much better drive and is more comfortable
7.far better acceleration than city
8.much better resale
9.much greater space for luggage
10.much better look

city over corolla
1.Only ABS (antilock braking system) but xli has also v.good brakes as far as braking is concerned and not much difference from abs brakes of city
2.mileage is 6km/litre more i.e xli do 15km/liter and city do 21km/lit (due to little more mileage acceleration of city is shit + rubbish + irritating)

so for me xli is far better than city

jst thought u have a black city and xli in front of u then u will definately go for xli...

if someone still wants ABS with builtin power windows and central locking then get gli but plz dont waste ur money on city ...city has a too cheap and low quality interior....

i have driven both and drive of xli is better and ABS does not matter becoz its not a major feature.

city has all bad features then xli. ABS is introduced in order to fool customers...go for xli

jst observe no of xli/gli when u move on road with no of city...their ratio will come as
9corollas and then 1city

I have a corolla 2010 nd my pt of view is that its probably the best corolla model launched in pakistan.It is very comfortable,acceleration is excellent.Overall i would say that its a very good car but every car has some flaws nd i admit that corolla is not flawless.
i have used honda city prev model it was very good too.. infact far better than the city we have now in the market, but even if i compare my 2010 xli with city prev model , corolla is superior in every respect...what to talk of city 2010 it has only fuel efficincy , no looks , no style..... it really dissapointed me nd as a matter of fact when it was launched i first went to buy honda city 2009 but it was dissapointing as i said in every respect....then i have to shift towards toyota , iwas a honda fan at that time but corolla 2010 has definately changed my opinion........

For God's grow up, people! I sold my last 3 Hondas for a profit, with buyers imploring me to sell them. In any case it is not a healthy mind that falls hostage to re-sale the day it buys a car! I mean, you're ready to torture yourself for 5 or 7 yrs with a Corolla ride when you could live comfortably enjoying a Honda. It's akin to living poor so you can die rich! What else is money for, if not your own comfort?

I reiterate. Corolla is rubbish. Answer this: how many people do you know who have ever switched from Honda to Toyota? The opposite is much more numerous!