Toyota Blade 2006-2012 used car review

The Toyota Blade adds more power and a premium interior to the already excellent Corolla.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.8 out of 5

The good

Extra power makes for good performance
Strong Corolla build quality, boosted by premium materials
High level of standard safety equipment

The not-so-good

Thirsty for a small car
Oil consumption needs to be monitored

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2010 Toyota Blade

Price

$7,200 to $16,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.4-litre four-cylinder, 123kW and 224NM

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Unrated

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

8.4-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Lenth

4220mm

Width

1515mm

Height

1760mm

Towing capacity

Unrated

Turning circle

10.4m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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