The compact car segment is surging right along with the price of gas. Drivers in the greater New Rochelle area are looking to save money at the pump, and their vehicle of choice appears to be the 2012 Toyota Corolla. Or at least so say the raw sales numbers.

Specifically, last month, Toyota sold 24,804 Corolla models, which marks a 2.4-percent increase over last year's sales. Smooth and steady. Meanwhile, almost every other competing automaker within the compact segment actually saw a decrease in sales. From the second-place Civic to the last-place Mazda3, nearly every competing model failed to meet their sales numbers from the previous year.

To what does Toyota owe its continued success in the compact market? Take a look at the details listed below, then feel free to arrange a test drive to see for yourself first hand. New Rochelle Toyota is conveniently located at 47 Cedar St. New Rochelle, NY 10801, and can easily be contacted online or by phone at (888) 595-5111.

2012 Toyota Corolla At a Glance

-          Engine: 1.8-liter 4-cylinder
-          Performance: 132 horsepower
-          Transmission: Four-speed automatic or five-speed manual
-          Fuel Economy: EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/34 mpg highway
-          Body Style: Four-door sedan
-          Assembled in Blue Springs, Mississippi

Other Toyota models that continued to perform well in the month of April are the 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, which led overall Toyota sales with a combined 36,820 units sold, and the 2012 Toyota RAV4, which sold 15,196 units. Overall, Toyota sales remain strong at a total of 160,493, which marks an 11.6-percent increase over the same time last year.