Well I ahve had my Toyota now for three weeks and 1241 Happy miles.
I find the corolla XRS to have more than adequate power across the RPM band.
Handeling is tight yet not harsh. Enterior is quite comfortable.
The entertainment offered inside is broad with the JBL stereo system; (XM Radio,Six CD Changer, AM/FM,& lets not forget the iPod connection).
This is my third Toyota and I would say my best yet.
The gas milage over a 470 mile trip was a whopping 37.5MPG. with the AC running. Mostly highway driving however not entirly highway driving. SO An A+++ in MPG.
So with that being said I give my new 2009 XRS an (A)