Overview & Reviews

A sporty new XRS model debuts boasting a 170-horsepower engine and a sport-tuned suspension. Additionally, all Corollas receive a restyled front fascia and rear taillights. The LE model now has Lexus-like Optitron instrumentation, along with a cloth-trimmed center console and sun visors. Side curtain airbags, stability control and a JBL audio system are all new options.

• Refined and roomy interior, excellent gas mileage and crash test scores, long list of safety features, spunky XRS model, illustrious reliability record.

• Awkward driver-seat position, bland personality, gets pricey when even basic features are desired, sedan body style only.

User Reviews:

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  Blah Blah Toyota - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Issolt - August 24 - 10:00 am

  I just bought the 2005 Corolla "S". Im confident that this bland little car will get me wherever I want to go for the next 10 years. A month ago my Subaru Legacy breathed its last breath in Hurricane Ivans floodwaters. I had to replace it quickly, and since the Subarus are now priced out of my range, I looked at a Mazda 3, a Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota looked like the best value so I bought it. I wanted something that would look fun but be reliable and perform well too, and I believe thats just what I got. I just dont like the front seat at all. I feel like its shoving my head forward.

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  Great little car - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By lumpylbk - August 21 - 12:30 pm

  Great car. Gas mileage awesome, ride and pep very good. Liked it so well I had my mother buy one too. Highly recommended.

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  Great Car for A Great Price - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Josh - August 16 - 3:53 pm

  I am a college student, and I bought this car because of the great styling, reliability, and high gas mileage. I have had this car for almost a year and I have been very pleased with it. The outside styling is great- more than you would expect from a $16K car. The LE interior is very upscale with sport well-lit gauges, two-tone interior and comfortable seats. There are plenty of storage compartments for just about everything. Some tall drivers may find the steering wheel a little too far away- but not bad for an economy car. There is a decent amount of backseat space and a lot of trunk space. The engine is more than powerful enough and the transmission is smooth through all 4 gears.

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  Great All Around - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Mike - August 7 - 9:33 am

  Great car for many different uses. Large driverspace! Im 65" 265 and I fit in there somehow. The rearview mirror creates a blind spot for me. Great gas mileage. Great trunk space! Road handling is nimble and can handle cornering well when pushed to the limit.The base model Corolla and the S model share the exact same engine. I would have boosted the engines horsepower output. Maybe use the Camry motor found in the new Scion tc. The manuals gearing is so long 55 mph can be reached in 2nd gear at 6500 RPM! Also the vvti kicks in too late in rpm range making it almost useless.

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  Dependable car - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By blackkdogdrive - July 12 - 10:00 am

  I love my corola, its a car i should have bought several years ago ive always been a chevy guy in the past but i got tired of haveing to repair them on a regular basis. Ihave found the toyota to be much more dependable and a lot better on gas.

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  Toyota Corolla CE Automatic, 2005 - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By tigresmoon - July 12 - 10:00 am

  This car is very comfortable for its size and the gas mileage is really great..It handles well, Feels solid, and performs well...Having owned many smaller cars, I feel this is the best for the bucks...You may pay a bit more, but considering you can get over 150,000+ miles out of these cars if you take care of them, I think this is one of the greatest buys out there...A Very reliable car..The dealership where I purchased my Corolla is great also...

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  Love it - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By CE - July 7 - 5:53 am

  I love this car. This is my third Corolla, the only thing I wish for, when I back out, the visibility is not as good as I would like it to be. It has great road feel, very positive steering and drives like a sports car. For the price it is a good bargain. I have not had a single adjustement, who ever put this car together did a super job. Congrats TOYOTA keep up the good work.

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  Fantastic Car - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By jayhawker1983 - June 26 - 2:08 am

  I have a 2005 Corolla CE that just turned over 170,000 miles. I have done nothing to it except routine maintenance. Runs just like it did when it was new. I plan on keeping it until the engine falls out of it.

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  Toyota Corolla CE Manual - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Robert - June 24 - 1:30 am

  I just bought the 2005 Toyota Corolla CE manual. Its my very first car ever and I went with Toyota because of their reliability and the low cost of the car. Coulnt be happier. Amazing gas mileage. Ive put 600 miles on the car and Ive only had to fill it up once so far.

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  OK for rental, would not buy. - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By RJBME - June 4 - 10:00 am

  Had this vehicle for three days as a rental in Denver, CO and it suited this purpose quite well. I guess as a commuter or grocery-getter, it would be a reasonable choice. The main problem is that this car is WAY underpowered (getting on the expressway is scarry business and having the pedal to the floor on hills was not uncommon) and not fun to drive at all. Ive driven 1.0L in Europe that performed better. The driving dynamics seem awkward at best, likely due to the vague steering. The passenger comfort is decent for this class of car but overall, this car is mediocre at best. I would consider a Focus instead as its more fun to drive and has the 2.3L.