Toyota Corolla Hatchback (97-00) - Review

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Toyota tried very hard indeed to give this generation of Corolla a personality, hence the bug eyed styling. Also the rear light clusters are different for every model. It didn't really work - this Corolla is now considered as bland as every model that went before it. Only the sporty G6 attempts to inject some youth appeal.
3 out of 5

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4 out of 5

Comfort

A fairly roomy interior, with plenty of light. However, rear legroom is on the tight side and front headroom is limited too. Cabin could be better insulated against wind, road engine noise.

3 out of 5

Practicality

Plenty of handy storage space and a decent sized boot, that's fairly low to the ground with a wide opening.

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Behind the wheel

Some drivers may not get on with the driving position - there's not enough adjustment and the seats can feel flat. The interior looks a little bland - there's just too much black plastic. However, most of the controls are in logical places and it's quite comfortable for middle-distance drives.