I was absolutely blown away by the 2020 Corolla LE we had as a rental for two weeks in the US this Christmas/New Years. The adaptive cruise control was better at braking at just the right time and amount in suburban highway traffic than I was, and the gas mileage when I left it to its own devices was 40-45 mpg. The trunk fit two large suitcases, two roll-aboards and various groceries and backpacks.

When our 2008 Fiesta ceases to be economical to keep using, it’s at the top of our list for a replacement, especially as it’s available in Germany as a station wagon with enough towing capacity for my husband’s glider. Impressive little car.