It’s still among the more mildly flavored mass-market sedans, but the 2020 Toyota Corolla has dropped the bland from its diet.
Pros More entertaining to drive New engine, more power Sportier look that’s more restrained Well-executed infotainment, with Apple CarPlay
Cons Cramped rear seat More cargo space wouldn’t hurt It’s sportier, but not necessarily sporty Needs less noise
The 2020 Toyota Corolla ranked #5 in Compact Cars. Currently the Toyota Corolla has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 21 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Outstanding predicted reliability rating Great fuel economy Lots of active safety features
Cons Sluggish base engine Inconsistent transmission performance Cramped rear seat in hatchback model
While Toyota completely redesigned the Corolla hatchback for 2019, the version with a trunk arrives a year later as the all-new 2020 Corolla sedan. Along with a much improved interior and better looking exterior, the Corolla lineup adds a hybrid model for the first time. Both body styles are also now built on Toyota's New Global Architecture (TNGA), which underpins the highly popular Toyota Camry and the even more popular Toyota RAV4.
Pros Wonderful fuel economy, sedan's roomy back seat, standard driver assists.
Cons Coarse engine noise, unexciting to drive, hatchback's reduced practicality.
For 2021 Manual transmission discontinued.Other minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.
Pros Impressive number of features for your money For its size, easy to get in and out of Simple control layout
Cons Engine sounds and feels a little coarse at higher speeds All-wheel drive isn't offered One of the smaller extra-small SUVs in the class
After only one year, Hyundai discontinues the standard manual transmission. All models now have a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Venue also drops the standard steel wheels, with the base model now riding on a set of alloy rims. The Convenience package, which was previously optional on the SEL, now becomes standard on that trim level. It includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a sliding armrest.
PROS Excellent value, surprising passenger space, many standard driver assists.
CONS Apathetic highway acceleration, busy highway behavior, missing some desirable options.
The 2021 Hyundai Venue's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. It is a finalist for our 2021 Best Subcompact SUV for the Money award. Currently the Hyundai Venue has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Easy to maneuver in tight spaces Good gas mileage Easy-to-use infotainment technology
Cons Small cargo capacity Engine feels lethargic at times
