Calvin Winnager 
2016 Toyota Corolla Sedan LE Plus 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
CVT performance is disappointing
 Overall, the 2016 Corolla LE is a reliable, adequately functioning car, ride is comfortable.  At low to moderate acceleration, the CVT functions well.  At moderate to hard accelleration, the CVT forces you to learn to accelerate from a stop.  For your safety, I suggest you not attempt to merge into high speed traffic from a full stop.   If you floor it, it will not shift until 5000RPM.   It acts like it is hung in its current gear while accelerating slowly.  What you learn to do is pre-select your level of desired acceleration, rev the engine the related RPM(2000, 3000, 4000), hold it there while the CVT goes through its shifting.  However, at highway speeds (55-75mph), it performs well at maintaining its speed.  I contacted the local Toyota service department and they assured me this performance by the CVT is as designed by the Toyota engineers. He said that due to tight manufacturing tolerances there should no fear of thrashing the engine up to redline if it is properly maintained.  I have driven personal and rental cars and trucks with 3, 4, or 5 speed automatic transmissions for over 30 years.  If you decide to buy a 2016 Toyota Corolla with CVT tranmission, you might want to test its hard acceleration from a dead stop to to see if you are satisfied with its performance.