2014 Toyota Corolla LE

The 2014 Toyota Corolla keeps its frugal, responsible core but adds a lot more verve.

The Toyota Corolla has been one of the best-selling small sedans in the U.S. market for decades, and its penny-pinching, trouble-free reputation is what’s buoyed that. Meanwhile, the small-car field has evolved rapidly, with more seductive looks, loads of in-car technology, and sharper handling. Surprisingly, Toyota has stepped out of its comfort zone and stepped up; with the all-new 2014 Corolla, it’s doing more than just punching in at the clock—with a thoroughly competent, even delightful compact sedan you might actually choose for reasons other than the bean-counting bottom line.

Throughout the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla, you’ll find serious change, including improvements in styling, comfort, and features. Most importantly, perhaps, this stalwart model looks poised to shed some of its stolid, conservative appearance in favor of something more aesthetically appealing and lively.