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The 2022 Toyota Corolla Apex is a lot more fun than you might think.
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It has sporty handling, thanks to upgraded tires and a retuned suspension.
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But it’s still got its econobox engine keeping things efficient.
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That naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder gets a louder exhaust, and more importantly, an available manual transmission.
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Sporty Dunlop summer tires do a lot to make the Corolla Apex fun on a canyon road.
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We also love the more aggressive, but not over-the-top styling touches.
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The interior is all Corolla, which means it’s well-built, comfy and generally a nice place to be.
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That available manual transmission comes with intelligent auto rev-matching, something not usually seen on cheaper cars.
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The Corolla Apex still feels like a car that can take hundreds of thousands of miles of punishment.
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The interior feels hard-wearing but not cheap, which can be a tough balance to strike.
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