Since the Camry first became a driver’s option back in the U.S. in 1983, about 13 million have been sold throughout the world.  In fact, for the past 9 years, it has been the number 1 selling car amongst auto shoppers in America.  In looking at the past 14 years, in the years that the Camry did not make the #1 spot, they were still near the top. 

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In March, the Toyota Corolla was of the top 10 best selling models across brands, landing in the 7th spot on the top ten list released by cars.com.  Did you know that the Corolla is the best selling car in the world with an average of one sold about every 40 seconds?  It’s size, features, trim options and more clearly make it a leading choice amongst drivers looking for value, a lot of standard features and more.

History of the model

The Corolla was introduced in 1966 and since that time many generations have evolved to the most current 2011 models found in stock at your Urbana Toyota dealership.  The Corolla lineup is currently in its tenth generation and is manufactured at locations throughout the world.

2011 models

The most current Corolla is sold as a base, LE, and S trim, each with features that drivers find important.  Several items are found standard such as the following:

• 15-inch steel wheels
• Power mirrors
• Air conditioning
• Steering wheel with tilt and telescoping ability
• Drivers seat that can be adjusted to driver’s height, which makes for safer and more comfortable travels
• 60/40-split-folding rear seat
• Four- speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack

If all of these make for a perfect car, then the Corolla base would be a nice fit for you.  If you crave a few more amenities, the following items can be enjoyed if you opt for the LE trim:

• Variable intermittent wipers- saves on wear and tear of wipers, especially during rainy and snowy conditions
• Keyless entry
• Power locks and windows
• Cruise control – can help with excess gas usage and help control speed in open driving situations
• Six speakers as part of stereo system

Moving up the Corolla S, you can enjoy even more features:

• Body kit giving it a sporty look
• Rear spoiler
• Upgrades to the cloth upholstery
• Steering-wheel audio controls
• Upgraded trip computer

The Toyota Corolla, Danville drivers can check out at O’Brien Toyota of Urbana, has other features you can add on as well to really give it the look and feel you want. Stop in to our store now and find out more information!

Right now, and we know it can fluctuate daily, the average price of gas here in Urbana-Champaign is approximately $4.09/gallon.  You might think that’s high, and it is, but believe it or not, drivers in other parts of the country are paying even more per gallon.  It’s a tough situation that we’re all riding out together.

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