Team-BHP - View Single Post - Toyota Corolla Automatic at 2000 kms EDIT: Now at 20,000/1 year

vasudeva · 9th April 2007, 17:10

My Corolla AT gave around 10.8 kmpl on the first 1200 kms and 3 fills. For this I used premium unleaded (at 44.35/litre in Delhi). When I went for 1st service, they told me to use only regular as it gives the same FE. For the next 2 fills, I have used regular, and it is now 11.5 kmpl in the last week (388 kms). With Delhi-Guragon border NH8 choked at 9 AM, it takes 40 mins for me to reach the last 4 kms to my office. When that becomes clear, maybe FE would go up to 12 kmpl. I keep records of my weekly FE and have maintained it for around 1 year on my old Corsa and new Corolla. In Corolla or any other car, I think FE becomes better if driven lightly, engine switched off if car is standing for more than 15 secs, and speeds from 50-100 kmph. With Corolla, I do not think it matters if the AC is on or not. Better to keep AC at comfortable 27C than at a very cool 23-24C.

Regarding AT FE and reliability, I think both Toyota and Honda are in a way different class than Maruti and Hyundai. They have been selling automatics in the demanding US market for more than 40 years, and are the leaders in an `automatic' market. Corolla's AT is fine-initially for 200 kms, it had a rubberband effect, which has now disappeared, and acceleration is smooth and quick. For high accelerating car, braking is quick and precise.

Finally I have been so pleased with the higher than expected FE (I was expecting 10 kmpl at premium unleaded and am now getting 11-11.5 at lower cost regular) and with comfort of an automatic transmission, that I have vowed to never buy a manual again. My last word about manuals: no matter how expensive the interiors and how comfortable the seats, if you drive yourself, buy an auto, and spare the constant chore of clutch shift and the resultant left leg fatigue. It is more important for driver comfort than even an AC.

Yes Civic is a great car, but I am a short and conservative buyer, who loves to drive on my own, and in the Civic I could not see the [SIZE=2]hood over the extremely deep dash. That cut down on the enjoyment I derive from driving.
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9th April 2007, 17:10	#3 (permalink)
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,124	My Corolla AT gave around 10.8 kmpl on the first 1200 kms and 3 fills. For this I used premium unleaded (at 44.35/litre in Delhi). When I went for 1st service, they told me to use only regular as it gives the same FE. For the next 2 fills, I have used regular, and it is now 11.5 kmpl in the last week (388 kms). With Delhi-Guragon border NH8 choked at 9 AM, it takes 40 mins for me to reach the last 4 kms to my office. When that becomes clear, maybe FE would go up to 12 kmpl. I keep records of my weekly FE and have maintained it for around 1 year on my old Corsa and new Corolla. In Corolla or any other car, I think FE becomes better if driven lightly, engine switched off if car is standing for more than 15 secs, and speeds from 50-100 kmph. With Corolla, I do not think it matters if the AC is on or not. Better to keep AC at comfortable 27C than at a very cool 23-24C. Regarding AT FE and reliability, I think both Toyota and Honda are in a way different class than Maruti and Hyundai. They have been selling automatics in the demanding US market for more than 40 years, and are the leaders in an `automatic' market. Corolla's AT is fine-initially for 200 kms, it had a rubberband effect, which has now disappeared, and acceleration is smooth and quick. For high accelerating car, braking is quick and precise. Finally I have been so pleased with the higher than expected FE (I was expecting 10 kmpl at premium unleaded and am now getting 11-11.5 at lower cost regular) and with comfort of an automatic transmission, that I have vowed to never buy a manual again. My last word about manuals: no matter how expensive the interiors and how comfortable the seats, if you drive yourself, buy an auto, and spare the constant chore of clutch shift and the resultant left leg fatigue. It is more important for driver comfort than even an AC. Yes Civic is a great car, but I am a short and conservative buyer, who loves to drive on my own, and in the Civic I could not see the [SIZE=2]hood over the extremely deep dash. That cut down on the enjoyment I derive from driving. [/SIZE]