As a teenager in the market for your first car, your wish list probably includes features such as: sporty, looks expensive, and comes with a great sound-system. As a parent, your realistic wish list may look more like this: practical, affordable, reliable, and above all…safe. There are many features of the 2012 Toyota Corolla that will meet the expectations of both interested parties.
The Toyota Corolla is a front-wheel drive, 5-passenger, 4-door car that carries an estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg. Parents, as you hand over the wallet for gas to support your teens cruising habits, you can feel better about the mpg the Corolla will get them along the way. As far as a sound system goes, the Corolla comes equipped with an AM/FM stereo, a CD player with MP3/WMA capability, satellite radio capability, aux audio input, auto sound leveling, CD-text display, and 4 speakers. Teen drivers, in other words, it has everything you need to plug in your MP3s and listen to the music you enjoy while on the road. Most important are the safety features. Among many standard safety features, the Corolla offers smart stop braking technology (which can be important for a new driver who is learning the techniques of driving), dual front airbags with occupant sensors, front seat-mounted airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags. Parents, your teen will be safe in the Corolla, and due to the high level of safety standards that Toyota upholds, you will likely come home with a lower insurance premium as well.
Whether you are a teenager researching cars to create your first car wish list or you are a parent who is in the market to purchase a car for your new teen driver, the new Toyota Corolla St. Louis is one that must catch your eye.
Toyota Corolla…Built in the U.S.A.
The Mississippi plant manufactures new Toyota Corolla cars in a 1,700 acre plant that employs nearly 2,000 workers every day. That is something that is to be celebrated. With the state of Mississippi still building its communities back up after Hurricane Katrina, employing 2,000 people in the state is a big deal and one that they are very excited about. Approximately 150,000 Toyota Corollas are built there each year, bringing revenue of approximately $800 million.
The new St. Louis Toyota Corolla has been in production for 4 decades and has been perfected over the years. According to edmunds.com it is “the quintessential economy car. It is small, inexpensive, fuel-efficient and reliable.” It seems to be one of the few cars in the industry that appeals to all ages. It is a perfect car for a teen driver whose parents are looking for an inexpensive, reliable car. It is also appealing to a middle aged driver who wants style and affordability, and it fairs well with older generations who want a car that drives easy. The Toyota Corolla is definitely a great car for today’s market.