What are the shortcomings of the 2017 Corolla?

[McBrianna]

Here are the shortcomings of the 2017 Corolla: Poor interior materials: Most of the dashboard area is made of hard plastic, with many instances of cost-cutting. The door handle illumination lights are omitted, and the handles are simplified to just plastic pieces. Thin paint: On China's crowded roads, minor scratches and bumps are inevitable during daily driving. However, the Corolla's paint easily reveals the primer with slight contact, as its scratch resistance mainly depends on the hardness of the surface clear coat. Soft suspension: The Corolla's rear suspension was changed to a shock-spring separate design, without using double-wishbone or multi-link suspensions. This significantly affects handling, as it lacks stability, and you can clearly feel the rear suspension struggling during high-speed cornering. The non-independent rear suspension is also somewhat stiff in suppressing minor vibrations, making the rear end bumpy when going over speed bumps.

[ZoeyLee]

I think the 2017 Corolla is decent for daily driving, with reliability and durability being Toyota's strong suits, but it has quite a few drawbacks. What bothers me the most is the lack of power. The 1.8L engine is fuel-efficient but feels sluggish during acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways—it clearly struggles. The takeoff isn't smooth either. In terms of handling, the suspension is tuned on the stiff side, which is fine for city driving, but on bumpy roads, the ride gets too harsh, leading to backaches during long trips. The interior materials are subpar too—the dashboard is all hard plastic, scorching to the touch in summer, and prone to rattles over time. Rear legroom is cramped, and friends often complain about not having enough space to stretch their legs. Noise is another issue, with noticeable wind and tire noise at highway speeds, forcing you to crank up the music to drown it out. Overall, these shortcomings make it less fun than rivals like the Civic. If not for its reliability, I wouldn’t consider it.

[SanSabrina]

Driving this car for daily commuting feels truly worry-free. The Toyota Corolla's system is mature, and maintenance costs are low, but the drawbacks significantly affect daily use. The interior design is simple and rough, with a strong plastic feel, and the button feedback feels cheap. After a year of use, some areas have already worn out. The rear seats are cramped, making it uncomfortable for adults to sit after installing a child seat, and loading large luggage into the trunk is always a hassle. In terms of comfort, the suspension is stiff, with noticeable shaking on uneven roads, and the loud 'thud' over speed bumps is painful to hear. Noise control is also poor—it's noisy with the windows down in the city, and engine noise still seeps in even with the windows up. Additionally, the tech features are outdated, with limited screen functionality, and even Bluetooth music playback is laggy. All these factors make it less suitable for family road trips, and when it's time to upgrade, I'll prioritize looking at other more spacious options.

[MacMaya]

The technological shortcomings of this car are quite noticeable. Driving a 2017 Corolla, I found the infotainment system to be a joke. The screen is too small and slow to respond, the basic audio system has mediocre sound quality, and Bluetooth frequently disconnects. The safety features are also basic, with no standard adaptive cruise control—just a few basic airbags. While the power is stable, it's weak, with sluggish acceleration and noisy high revs when overtaking. These minor issues add up, making it less smart than new cars in the same price range.