The 2018 Toyota Corolla surpasses the compact competition in a number of ways. It’s the right pick for drivers who want a compact car with plenty of passenger space. Around town, it offers a sporty performance and money-saving fuel economy. Modern drivers will appreciate its many smartphone integration features – especially voice controls, which come in handy as you zip through crowded city streets.

The Corolla is also popular for its advanced safety features, which puts your mind at ease with their high-tech protection. For example, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking actively helps you avoid danger.

Deciding which Corolla is best really depends on what you want out of your vehicle. For budget-minded drivers, the base Corolla L is here to save the day. It’s equipped with everything you need for a comfortable, connected ride, including a height-adjustable driver seat and Siri Eyes Free voice controls for your iPhone. The LE Eco has certain appeal for green-minded buyers. Its enhanced aerodynamics increase EPA ratings to up to 30 city/40 highway mpg, so you’ll see big savings at the pump.

The 2018 Toyota Corolla SE is the sportiest trim, upgrading your street style with 17-inch alloy wheels and a black mesh grille. When you choose the manual transmission, you get extra convenience features like keyless entry and ignition. Finally, at the top of the line, the Corolla XSE adds luxuries like heated front seats and Toyota’s rich SofTex upholstery.

After 50 years on the road, the Corolla has developed a solid reputation for long-lasting performance. That’s part of the reason why it’s one of the best-selling vehicles in the world–new or used. As the years have gone by, the Corolla has only become more dependable, with modern technology and performance gear to bolster its reliability.

Although front-wheel drive models like the 2018 Toyota Corolla don’t offer the same levels of traction you get with front-wheel-drive crossovers, they still offer some impressive benefits to drivers who live in wet or icy climates. Most of the Corolla’s weight sits over the front wheels, which means that this front-wheel-drive model automatically delivers pretty impressive traction on snowy roads.