I'm always eyeing the developments on the next generation of my targeted "next purchase" cars so the 2008 (2007) Corolla should be a no-brainer. What I would like to accomplish here is to solicit responses from current Corolla owners as to what they would want in the next generation of Corolla if they are to remain loyal Corolla users.
I currently drive a 2001 S with 210 000 relatively trouble free kms on the odometer but there are some things I would like to see changed (that haven't been addressed in the latest incarnation).
1. Diversity antenna in the rear glass (I use a Thule box carrier)
2. Bigger opening for the trunk pass through
3. Fold flat rear seats (ala Yaris) for when you use the trunk pass through
4. Forward folding front passenger seat (ala Volvo)
5. Optitron gauges standard across the board
6. Better stock suspension (and handling)
7. Space-saving rear trunklid hinge (ala VW, Chrysler, etc) instead of the ackward bars
8. Active anti-whiplash front head restraints (should be standard on ALL cars)
I haven't mentioned anything about styling but I would like to see the new Corolla follow the styling trend of the Civic (from boxy/boring to sleek/sophisticated)