The 2016 Toyota Corolla is this year’s version of car that has epitomized basic, trouble-free, and relatively comfortable transportation for 40 years now. And a new effort to keep its technology up to date and add at least a bit of flair to the design has made it more appealing. While the current version isn’t what you might call charming, it’s more interesting and engaging that its anodyne predecessors in earlier generations.

For 2016, there are essentially no changes to the Corolla, save for a new Special Edition based on the sporty Corolla S with CVT. Only 8,000 will be sold, in three colors used only on this model. They feature special gloss-black 17-inch alloy wheels, a black interior with red contrast stitching and red dash and door accents, keyless ignition with the Smartkey system, and special floor mats and badges. The sole options are the power moonroof and the Entune Premium Audio system with navigation and the app suite.