Is the 2006 Toyota Corolla a good car?

High-quality and roomy interior, outstanding gas mileage and crash test scores, long list of safety features, illustrious reliability record. Awkward driver-seat position, bland on-road personality, gets pricey even when equipped with just the basics.

What does Corolla XRS stand for?

Extreme Rally Sport
XR and XRS you can build from previous knowledge as they mean Extreme Rally and Extreme Rally Sport respectively. Other not so easy trims include the CE or Classic Edition, DX or Deluxe, and the VE or Value Edition.

What years did they make the Corolla XRS?

Shown as a concept in November 2003, a sporty XRS model (ZZE131), introduced in 2004 between the 2005 and 2006 model years only, featured the high-revving 127 kW (170 bhp) at 7,600 rpm, 172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm 2ZZ-GE engine and 6-speed manual from the Toyota Celica GT-S and Lotus Elise.

What kind of engine does the Toyota Corolla XRS have?

Toyota Corolla XRS Review. The Corolla XRS is an econosport sedan in the Nissan’s Sentra SE-R mold. The XRS packs a 164-horsepower 1.8-liter four cylinder engine inherited from the Celica GT-S. Yup, them’s the numbers for the lone rebel carrying the torch for Toyota’s bygone high-output buzz boxes.

What’s the price of a 2005 Toyota Corolla XRS?

(The XRS costs about $2500 more than a 2005 Corolla LE.) We got these impressive numbers despite the challenges of launching a peaky front-drive car at a dusty, windy high-altitude site where you need enough wheelspin to hike the revs up near the torque peak, but not enough to turn forward momentum into tire smoke.

What kind of car is the Toyota Corolla?

For those who are willing to spend a little extra for peace of mind, however, the 2006 Toyota Corolla makes perfect sense. The five-passenger, front-wheel-drive Toyota Corolla comes as a sedan only. Trim levels include the base CE, the better-equipped LE, the somewhat sporty S and the truly sporty XRS.

Is the Toyota Corolla XRS a toaster or a car?

The XRS is a point-A-to-point-B toaster in a body kit. It is in this basic-transportation mission, though, where the XRS succeeds. If you don’t slide behind the wheel expecting to have your skull pop and your fingertips sizzle, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.