10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hops Hyundai Palisade
You hear some variation of the notion of falling in love versus falling in line a lot in politics (perhaps these days, especially), but it can certainly also apply to car shopping. Few vehicles embody this concept more plainly than the Toyota Corolla: inoffensive to appealing on most levels, but far from sexy and exciting — and, thus, stuck in the friend zone like the third lead in an ’80s high school movie. The 2024 version is no exception, as our reviewers found when evaluating the latest Corolla Hybrid — but still, we can’t help but point out the flaws that keep us falling in line rather than in love.
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In Cars.com’s most popular news article of the past week — a rapid-fire roundup of the 2024 Corolla Hybrid’s pros and cons — we lauded the compact sedan’s comfortable, well-controlled ride; the powertrain’s adequate oomph; occupant-friendly shape and exterior styling; an easy-to-use infotainment system plus welcome physical climate controls; and comprehensive box-checking livability for the as-tested price of just north of 30 grand. We lamented its uncommunicative steering; dull, difficult-to-dial-in braking; and 44 mpg combined fuel-economy rating that trails rivals.
For more details on what we liked and disliked about the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, follow the link below to the No. 1 news story of the week.
Coming in a close second is our pricing report on the Hyundai Palisade, which returns for the 2025 model year with a nominal increase (generally speaking) and all-new trim level. The new Palisade starts at $38,215 for the base SE trim, rising through its seven total trim levels to $55,515 for the range-topping Calligraphy Night Edition, with the new SEL Premium trim (previously available as a special package) occupying the dead center at $45,565 (all prices include a destination charge). Meanwhile, the XRT trim takes the lone substantial jump to $44,065 as it acquires newly standard safety and convenience tech.
For full pricing details on the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, follow the link below to the No. 2 news story on this week’s countdown of most read articles.
Beyond that, we’ve got headlines on the Lexus GX 550, Ford Explorer, Audi Q3, Mazda CX-70 and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
1. Is the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid a Good Car? 5 Pros, 3 Cons
2. 2025 Hyundai Palisade Adds Trim, Priced From $38,215
3. Is the 2024 Lexus GX 550 a Good SUV? 5 Pros, 2 Cons
4. These 10 SUVs Have the Highest Towing Capacity
5. 2025 Ford Explorer Review: Still Fun, Still Flawed
6. Which SUVs, Minivans and Sedans Have the Most Cargo Space?
7. How Much Does a Hybrid Save on Fuel Compared to Its Gas Equivalent?
8. What’s Bidirectional Charging and Which EVs Offer It?
9. 2025 Audi Q3 Gets Black Optic Plus Package, $38,995 Base Price
10. 2025 Mazda CX-70 Quick Spin: Two Rows for the Price of Three?
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