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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
AWD is definitely a big improvement, but every review I've seen for the new Corollas mention how underpowered they feel. For only 2K more (MSRP) the Mazda 3 Turbo gives you almost 100 more HP and a better transmission. Toyota really needs something in-between the standard Corolla and the GR
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Corolla resale is typically a little better than Mazda, no? I mean, I'm sure that in the end it balances out and it isn't a huge drop in favor of the Mazda and both are solid options. I also think that the Corolla repairs and concerns might be a wee shorter list than the Mazda, even if this is basically a new platform and design.
Also, I'm a little wary of some of the reviews out there at times. When they say things are underpowered, unless you're the type of person to whip the damn things around like crazy or freak out about the fact that you get close to the red line for a few seconds while merging or passing on the highway, it's honestly not a major issue. I know someone like this with a compact SUV. I'm like, just put it on sports mode for merging onto a highway. "No, it burns more gas". So... the option is to spend thousands of dollars more so that you don't have to do this?
Yup.
But either way, I think the key concept is that both are better AWD than the Subaru options which sadly seemed to go to ####.