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Xcountryflyer @ Apr 16th 2008 1:12PM
It is still very utilitarian transportation wrapped up in a bit of superficial flash. It reminds me of the "S" model Corollas. Some lame bodywork with the same engine and suspension. I'm not sure if a lot of people are going to buy this XRS Corolla, since Corolla buyers are not a sporty bunch. For a loaded model XRS, you could just stretch and get a Mazdaspeed3 that will blow this XRS out of the water! If I was going to get an "XRS" Toyota, I'd just buy the Matrix and get the practicality and a 4-wheel independent suspension and not the beam axle in all Corollas.
KA @ Apr 17th 2008 1:51AM
I agree with the gist of what you're saying -- if you're looking for performance, there are better options.
But, it is a different engine. RTFA:
"The Corolla XRS uses Toyota's 158-horsepower 2.4-liter four cylinder in place of the 1.8-liter, 132-horsepower standard unit"
Torrent @ Apr 17th 2008 2:25PM
Yeah, or you could get (although not in the same class) a Dodge Caliber SRT4 for around the same price range as the XRS.