The Toyota Corolla has had a long life at the dealer of used cars near Santa Ana. It was introduced in 1968, and since its long existence, it has gone through many changes from hatchback, coupe, wagon, and sedan. Over the past fifty years, so many people have bought this type of Toyota car that it has become the best-selling nameplate ever! That is saying a lot since an achievement like this doesn’t come without persistent reliability.
Most of the time, you’ll find that at the dealer of used cars serving Santa Ana, cult classic cars such as the Toyota Corolla get all the attention because of their extraordinary styling and out of this world performance. However, the Corolla, such as the 2006 Toyota Corolla Sedan has gained their mass following from offering an affordable price, great fuel economy, and exquisite engineering. This perfect storm of characteristic traits has made millions of car buyers all around the world want to buy a Toyota Corolla.
Driving
The 2006 Toyota Corolla Sedan is the ninth generation Toyota Corolla. This Toyota model comes in three trims: CE, LE, and S models. Each of these trims has a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood that produces 126-horsepower. The engine is equipped with a variable valve timing system, which the sales representatives of used cars inform us is known as Toyota’s VVT-1, and helps the engine to put out better acceleration.
The 2006 Toyota Corolla also has an XRS model that is a sports compact model that produces 164 horsepower, has a 1.8-liter with variable valve timing and lift (VVTL-i), and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. It is not available in an automatic option.
On the road, the 2006 Toyota Corollashows good performance. It’s punchy and has reasonable pass power speed. Customers of used cars near Santa Ana who took the 2006 Corolla on the highway, noted how quiet the car is with a very little engine or wind noise.
The vehicle provides a good combination of handling and comfort. So, the automobile provides smooth enough driving to be used as an everyday commuter car, and then the car doubles up on the weekends as a makeshift sportscar since it manages to keep poised as it is pushed around the corners. However, if you are looking for more thrills on the road, but still have the Corolla reliability, it’s best to seek out the XRS model.
Technology
The 2006 Toyota Corolla is a five-passenger, front-wheel drive vehicle that is only available in a sedan version. You can opt for the CE base trim, the more equipped LE, the kind of sporty S, or if you are wanting a sportier car, just go for the XRS.
The CE comes with standard features such as air conditioning, a four-speaker CD stereo, power mirrors, a height-adjustable driver seat, an outside temperature gauge, 60/40-split-folding rear seats, and 15-inch wheels.
The LE trim steps it up a notch to offer fake wood trim, white-faced gauges, a six-speaker stereo, power windows and locks, and remote keyless entry. While the S model doesn’t have the LE’s power windows but includes a more sporty feel since there are a lower body kit and a rear deck spoiler, smoked headlights, foglights, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The XRS is very similar to the S because it has the aesthetic upgrades, but sets the bar higher with a 164-horsepower engine, 16-inch alloy wheels, a firmer suspension, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, a tire-pressure monitoring system, sport seats, and cruise control.
Comfort
Although the 2006 Corolla is a small car, it doesn’t feel compact at all! The inside of the 2006 Toyota Corolla is nicely furnished with high-quality materials, and with user-friendly controls. There is reasonably head and legroom in the front, and two adults can sit comfortably in the backseat without having to crouch or put their legs in the air.
The Corolla LE has optional leather seating, which elevates the look of the car to a more luxurious vehicle. The leather seating has a soft pleated finish, while the center console and door panels have wood-like veneer trim. The LE and S models have a sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel that makes driving even more fun!
The dashboard is neatly laid out using ergonomic design and a finish that is similar to the ones found in more luxury vehicles. The top of the dashboard goes across the width of the car and turns into a small S-curve and wraps into the door trim. The sides of the center console effortlessly blend into the lower part of the dashboard. On the upper part of the dash, four small vents are inlaid very well.
The car’s trunk has a capacity of 13.6 cubic feet. No matter the model of the 2006 Corolla you go for, they all have a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, but that is not the case for the XRS. This feature was left out in the sportier vehicle to make way for a rear suspension cross-brace that strengthens up the vehicle’s handling.
The 2006 Corolla is equipped with multistage front airbags that deploy at various levels, depending on the type of impact. Full-length side curtain airbags and front side-impact airbags are optional, as are antilock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (standard on the XRS).
There is an optional Stability control on models geared with an automatic transmission and ABS. In the NHTSA’s crash tests, the Toyota Corolla earned five stars, which is the top score, for frontal-impact protection and four stars for side-impact protection. In 40-mph frontal-offset crash testing by the IIHS, it received a “Good” rating, which is the best score, and was named a “Best Pick” among small cars. When implemented with side airbags, the Corolla rated “Acceptable” in the IIHS side-impact test.
Overall
You can never go wrong with a Toyota Corolla! The 2006 Toyota Corolla is not only a reliable compact sedan, but it’s also sophisticated, comfortable, roomy, and fun to drive whether you are off to work, or simply cruising around!