SEMA Debut: Toyota Corolla/Matrix

Since my broken leg pretty much made SEMA out of the question, I've been at home ignoring the show in protest. I suppose that's why I didn't get the news that the all new Corolla and Matrix made their American debut at the show in Vegas. Interesting choice for a car debut...especially two cars that didn't stray to far from the previous generations. Both are powered by the Camry I4, a 2.4L engine that pumps out 158hp/162 lb-ft of torque. The non-XRS Corolla models have a smaller I4, mind you. Not exactly mind blowing, but what do you expect from compact cars? Other than that, looks like the rumors of the Blade making it's way to North America as the Matrix came true. Also, in what can be the quickest debut of a new model in the aftermarket, Toyota unveiled a supercharged version of the Corolla and a rally version of the Matrix. Exciting. OK time for some PR pics! Hooray... :-/