That gives me comfort - that the Corolla is out there, in its natural habitat. And maybe even a rare, oddball Corolla ripe and ready for a budding Jalopnik writer to show us. Let us rejoice!

When I purchased my 16 Outback, I also tested a VW Sportwagen and Crosstrek. I liked them all, but I chose the Outback primary because it had the superior ground clearance, AWD drivetrain, safety, and towing capability. The Sportwagen was cheaper and a blast, but I wanted a versatile daily that does a lot of things…