Ronald Bell 
2017 Toyota Corolla iM Hatchback 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
Surprisingly good value
 The Corolla iM was compared to the Honda Civic LX and Mazda3 Sport.  It won the financial terms and was second for technical/performance. I valued safety (with front collision avoidance more important than the excellent Mazda Blind Spot Monitoring), controls and instrumentation (yes, you can see the display in bright sunshine) and acceleration.  The Corolla iM was third in the last category but it's okay.  I really enjoyed my Mazda 3 with the 2.5L 184 hp but this vehicle would cost another $ 2 or $3 G.  Toyota only needs to drop a higher powered engine (such as the Scion tC that I had for seven years) and add blind spot monitoring.