Sporty Corolla S
The added structural strength makes an ideal platform for Corolla S, which spices up the driving experience with sport suspension tuning, and 16-inch wheels with 205/55R16 tires. Springs, dampers and bushings all are unique to this model. Performance is further enhanced with available 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45R17 tires and four wheel disc brakes.
Driving purists can even get a 6-speed manual transmission, while the available CVTi-S adds a Sport driving mode and features steering wheel paddle shifters to let the driver make fast, sequential shifts through the transmission’s seven predefined steps. Or, use the console shifter to upshift or downshift in the M position. Exclusive to the Corolla S, a 3.5-inch TFT multi-Information display within the instrument cluster displays M mode activity, including the “gear” position, and other vehicle information.
In either case, the CVTi-S will upshift or downshift on its own if the engine revs too high or too low. Even when not shifting manually, the Corolla S offers a more responsive feel when in Sport mode, which alters shift points and also provides a livelier feel through the electric power steering programming.
The Corolla S also looks the sporty part with its exclusive piano-black grille, integrated rear spoiler, fog lights and chrome-tipped tailpipe. The Corolla S is available exclusively in Blue Crush Metallic color. Inside, bolstered sport seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel give the Corolla S the proper feel for a sport sedan.