modifications in the all new Corolla and with all the new alteration comes a new look too. The visible changes in the car are in the performance, engine and transmission. The all new Grand Toyota Corolla Altis has a brand new engine and also a transmission which is powered by a dual VVT-I equipment. The car comes with a 1.8 litre and a 2.0 litre engine. The alterations in the bumper and grille are more evident. The exteriors are more dynamic, advanced and a luxury so to speak. The car is embellished with alloy wheels, front-head lamp and rear bumper.

From the outside, they’ve made a few significant changes to the look of the car. A more aggressive, sportier front bumper takes the place of the old, docile one, while sharper, more prominent headlamps finish off the new look. In the back there’s a new rear bumper, along with redesigned taillamps and chrome embellishments, all of which are complemented by new 16 inch wheels.

Inside, it’s very similar to the outgoing model, though with some improvements on fit and finish and equipment. A new steering wheel replaces the old one, making it more reminiscent of the Camry’s. Behind the new steering wheel is a pair of paddle shifters, while the old glossy faux wood panels have been swapped out for a set of classier matte faux wood, giving a better quality feel. Some may say that being one of the two range topping models of the Altis that this one should have leather seats, but personally I prefer the fabric ones in our tropical temperatures.

In terms of exterior more advanced, dynamic, and luxurious design with front bumper front head lamp, rear combination lamp, alloy wheels, rear bumper. A more advanced interior design shown with the new design on optitron yards, 3 spoke steering wheel, eco driving indicator.

The model they lent us was the 250XL V6 (2.5L) and it came in color Deep Amethyst Purple. From the moment I saw the car when it was delivered my jaw already dropped. The elegant and subtle curves immediately grabbed my attention. In fact it was hard to take my eyes off it! The experience was similar to seeing a gorgeous supermodel walk past you in a mall and you can’t help but turn your head twice! The Nissan Teana 2011 was breathtaking and I was 100% sure that I would be enjoying the time I would spend with it over the weekend!

When the driver handed me the “keys” I was a bit stumped. There was no “key”. It was just a key fob to unlock the door. The driver just told me to get inside and I would figure it out myself. I opened the door and the interior was just stunning and overwhelming! Beautiful quality leather seats (light brown), accents of wood, and a gorgeous LED display on the dashboard which also functioned as the media hub. Anyway, the driver was correct. Instead of your usual ignition slot for the key, I found this:

The first thing you would notice is that there’s no key. Actually, the car has a key hidden flush in the fob, but you don’t need it to start the car. Simply press the On/Off button while depressing the brake (with the key fob within the car’s cabin, of course) and the engine roars to life. Your pleasurable driving experience starts here, and you would likely not want your journey to end given the creature comforts the car offers.

The  2.5-liter V6 engine seems properly matched with the midsize executive sedan, providing enough power when needed, yet a smooth ride when you’re just plying city streets. The Teana’s Xtronic CVT (continuous variable transmission) feels like an upgrade from most old-school CVTs that don’t deliver enough oomph when called for. A steady right foot gives you smooth acceleration with no shift shock at all. But floor the pedal on those uphill terrains or when overtaking and the CVT downshifts to give you that much-needed acceleration just when you want it.

The 2011 Toyota Camry ranks 13 out of 19 Affordable Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 79 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Camry, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The best-selling car in America for eight straight years, the Toyota Camry saw its reputation damaged by Toyota’s highly-publicized recalls for unintended acceleration (see our Toyota Recall page for details). Buyers still interested in a Camry will find a softly-tuned, comfortable commuter car, but we’ve seen reports of quality problems with the 2011 Toyota Camry.

Being a huge success, oddly enough, can sometimes be rather unglamorous. Take the 2011 Toyota Camry, for example. Car enthusiasts love to dismiss the Camry with snide remarks that relate its excitement factor to that of a washing machine. But the reality is that for every car guy (or gal) who requires entertainment from whatever they drive, there are literally hundreds of folks who simply want their car to provide comfortable, efficient and dependable transportation. The Camry has long excelled in this area, and the result is Toyota’s midsize sedan being one of the top-selling cars for most of the last quarter-century.

Of course there’s more to the Camry than just a bland persona. The Camry’s engine choices include a respectably powerful 2.5-liter inline-4 and an ultra-smooth 268-horsepower V6 that’s without question the best in the family sedan segment. Other Camry strong points include a commendable level of comfort, plenty of convenience and luxury features, and top-notch safety scores. Whether you’re using it for daily commuting or a family road trip across the country, the Camry will likely satisfy.

The midsize sedan segment is arguably the most competitive in the automotive marketplace, and as such the 2011 Camry has a number of worthy opponents it must battle for sales chart supremacy. Of course there is its age-old rival, the Honda Accord, but now you can also consider the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima and Suzuki Kizashi. Although the 2011 Toyota Camry doesn’t handle nearly as well as the sportier class entrants — such as the 6 and Altima — we suspect the majority of shoppers won’t care too much.

The 2011 Toyota Camry has a very roomy interior, with plenty of legroom in back for most adults and enough space for five. Front seats are wide and soft but lack much support, while rear seats are extremely comfortable and have larger proportions than those in some other mid-size cars; adults will feel comfortable enough for road trips back there.

The Hyundai Sonata is a comfortable and likable midsize sedan that proves Hyundai can build cars that are not just easy on the pocketbook, but easy to live with as well. Like most vehicles in the midsize sedan class, the Sonata offers front-wheel drive, numerous safety features and a choice of trim levels that include sporty and plush variants. Setting the Sonata apart, however, is Hyundai’s lower pricing and outstanding warranty coverage.

For the most part, the Sonata has kept getting better. The all-new model, in particular, is a fully competitive choice for a family sedan. In addition to the strong value proposition, it adds a few things previously not seen in this conservative nameplate — namely, daring styling and sporty driving dynamics. Newer pre-owned Sonatas are also a solid choice, but models prior to 2006 remain a risky used-car proposition.

Now in its sixth-generation, the newest Hyundai dumps its consistent ho-hum styling in favor of what the automaker calls a “fluidic sculpture design.” Created by the Hyundai Design Center team in Irvine, California, the sleek new four-door is a fresh face in a segment full of cookie-cutter sedans. Interesting and stylish, the Sonata offers an engaging mix of traditional sedan and four-door coupe rolled into one. Take special note of the chrome strip running from the tail of the headlamps clear to the base of the C-pillar, and the door handles deliberately positioned at different heights to aesthetically complete the bold character lines. The exterior is unique, rather exhilarating, and it looks downright expensive.

Swoopy was the word we most often used to describe Hyundai’s newest sedan during our testing. Starting with its huge chrome grill, the sculpted sheet metal of the Sonata flows backward towards its tail, giving the sedan the appearance of motion even when stopped. This aesthetic is reinforced by the elongated, rear-swept headlamps and a chrome bar that visually connects them to the top of the door sills. Onlookers stated that it was unlike anything they’d seen before.

Look closer, however, and it’s easy to see where Hyundai’s designers drew their inspiration. The front end is reminiscent of an extreme version of the current Toyota Camry’s. The Sonata’s steeply raked front and rear glass give the sedan a slightly coupe-like silhouette, much like that of the Volkswagen CC. Viewed from the rear quarter, you can see a few lines cribbed from the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

Redesigned for 2010, the Subaru Legacy is a midsize family sedan available in a wide range of trim levels — 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5GT Limited, 3.6R, 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited — distinguished by powertrain. The base engine is a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed boxer four-cylinder that makes 170 horsepower and comes matched with either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Also available are a 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine good for 256 hp and a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer-4 making 265 hp; the former comes with a five-speed automatic, while the latter gets a six-speed manual.

Even the base model with the 170-hp engine comes well-equipped, including air-conditioning, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel, an electronic parking brake and a CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack. Higher trims add niceties like powered and heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, Bluetooth and a Harman Kardon audio system.

The same 170-hp flat-four that powered the previous Legacy carries over as the base engine in the 2.5i. In the latest car it couples with a new six-speed manual or a new CVT. Although the six-speed’s sloppy shifter disappointed us—blame cable-actuated shift linkages versus the old rod-actuated type, says Subaru—the CVT surprised us. It manages to keep the revs low when cruising and the droning, golf-cart-style acceleration typically associated with a CVT to a minimum. Also, according to the onboard fuel consumption gauge, the CVT delivers on Subaru’s 31-mpg highway claim (the CVT is rated at 23 in the city). The CVT also has a manumatic feature that allows for the selection of dedicated ratios via steering-wheel-mounted paddles. We consider fake “gears” to be a bit hokey, but they are handy when descending a steep grade, as the transmission will do some of the braking for you.

At first glance, there’s no mistaking that the new 2010 Subaru Legacy is larger and more substantial. Compared to the ’09 model, the 2010 Legacy is just 1.4 inches longer, but it’s nearly four inches wider, three inches taller, and has a wheelbase that’s been stretched by more than three inches. The Legacy has a completely new profile, with a rakish snout and arched roofline that tapers down to a short, tall decklid. A thin strip of chrome brightwork accents the arch and tucks down to the back door. Aggressively lipped wheel wells keep the Legacy from appearing too slab-sided, while two character creases help give the design some cohesion—one running from the edge of the winged chrome grille through the hood to the front pillars, the other running from the broad, well-detailed headlamps, skirting the front wheel well and further defining the beltline.