[St00k]

The Corolla already looks terribly dated.

 

[VTEC Goes Bwaah]

Motor Trend just compared the 2022 Civic with the 2021 Corolla and it's not even close.

2022 Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla Comparison Test: Not Even Close

Together, they dominate the compact-car market, but one of them also dominates the other.

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As we said, the Civic ran away with this comparison. It outclasses the Corolla in almost every way we can think of. "The Civic feels closer to an Accord than the Corolla does to a Camry," Cortina said. "The Honda feels like a more mature car—quieter overall, more comfortable, more modern, more everything. It projects a strong premium vibe in the compact sedan segment. The previous Civic was the best among its peers, and this 11th-generation car goes a step further. The competition is nowhere close."

Of the cars in this particular test, the Civic's sticker was $210 more than the Corolla's. If it were $2,100 more, it would still be worth choosing the Honda.

2nd Place: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan
Pros: Solid handling, comfy front seats, strong brakes.
Cons: Goofy ergonomic decisions, interior feels tight, feels older than it is.
Verdict: The Corolla is a good car, but it just can't touch the greatness of the new Civic.

1st Place: 2022 Honda Civic Touring Sedan
Pros: Chassis punches above its weight, stellar interior packaging and materials, elevated refinement.
Cons: Overeager blind spot warning, road noise can be an issue.
Verdict: It's hard not to think of the all-new 2022 Civic as the best small car for sale in America today.

 

[HondaEh]

Motor Trend just compared the 2022 Civic with the 2021 Corolla and it's not even close.

2022 Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla Comparison Test: Not Even Close

Together, they dominate the compact-car market, but one of them also dominates the other.

www.motortrend.com

2nd Place: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan

1st Place: 2022 Honda Civic Touring Sedan
Cons: Overeager blind spot warning, road noise can be an issue.

People will still buy Corollas based on 'unbreakable' myth. Those who buy Corolla want car to get them from A to B without thinking of performance, technology, look, comfort, etc.

Have to read the whole article but why would 'overeager...' signal be 'cons'? Particularly if it is visual only? I would prefer warning earlier than late.

 

[dxdxto]

People will still buy Corollas based on 'unbreakable' myth.

I own a Corolla. Unbreakable it has not been. Sludge issues, blown chain tensioner gasket (lost 3 quarts of oil on interstate during a 1000 mi trip), rusted filler neck, persistent check light due to some elusive EVAP system issue, I had it all. It still drives though.

 

[Palmer8]

People will still buy Corollas based on 'unbreakable' myth. Those who buy Corolla want car to get them from A to B without thinking of performance, technology, look, comfort, etc.

Have to read the whole article but why would 'overeager...' signal be 'cons'? Particularly if it is visual only? I would prefer warning earlier than late.

Yeah that myth has been Toyota's saving grace for a while now.

With the blind spot warning they only write this "The Honda's blind-spot warning system could also stand to chill out. It fires its alarm unless there's an enormous gap available, and that just isn't always realistic in heavy traffic."