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To add to my running review as I drive this car around more:
Something about this car that is interesting in terms of comparing it to the twins. The power is obviously less but the torque figure is about the same. The torque on the corolla is is 151lb-ft at 4,800 rpm. Which makes it feel like it has some grunt, but make no mistake it is not as fast as the twins, but in a straight line it really isn't as far off as you might think.
In terms of handling the car drives really well for a hatchback but again the twins have spoiled me and although the corolla doesn't have tons of body roll, compared to the oem suspension on my '13 FRS it has more body roll than I would personally like. Also it does inspire some confidence but again not at the same degree as the twins, throwing it into a corner will net you typical fwd understeer, but the raw cornering grip isn't much to be impressed about, which the body roll doesn't exactly help. Also note this is on the 16 wheels.
Although the performance is less than the twins as to be expected, it is very comfortable. The ride is better than the twins, it does a good job absorbing some serious bumps. The road noise isn't super quiet but if your used to a twin it is quiet. There isn't that much feedback from the clutch, that combined with the super quiet engine and muted exhaust I find myself checking the tac far more often as I can't as easily judge the revs by feel and sound alone (which is very easy in the twins as you know).
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