Toyota Car Reviews

Now a days I have Xli 2011 and I am enjoying it in every aspect. In my opiniion there is no comparsion of corolla with city. Corolla is far better than city in terms of performance, durabilty and comfort (Please don't compar non practicle "shaskas" which are better in City)

Previously I had Xli 2006 and that car was with me for 5 years and I never get disappointed in terms of
power, durability and performace. Now my father bough city few months and we now are feeling how pathatic city is especially on long routes (On hilly areas it lacks the power, on high speed it gives insecure feeling due to road grip and in terms of durability it is simply hopeless).

I would suggest if anyone have plans to keep car for atleast 5 years Corolla is the best choice. Thanks

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 am driving it in Kuwait,bought in nov,2010.Its 6cylinder,petrol,TXL,4lts.Personally i dont like the new exterior. But the new changes regarding suspension has made it more stable on corners and steep turns.On road performance has improved with new AWD. Off road performance was always legendary.Off road capability has been enhanced through more users friendly,single touch controls for diverse terrains.If you compare the interior with the contempararies its not as impressive,but comfortable leg space ist and second row. it has big fuel tank,i get 7km/l+milage.its 5000 maintenace is half to Honda Accord(2.4 liters petrol).Now after 25000 KM down the line the only thing it needs is break adjustment.Very noiseless and pretty powerful response when you need to pump up.Its a real off road with improved on road capabillties. People who dont intend to enjoy the offroad flavour should go for other options,because you will never know what it is. put to test will never betray.
It is little expensive here in Gulf but in Pakistan my God cant think off buying it.

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...