Overview & Reviews

There are no significant changes to the 2006 Toyota Corolla, although new SAE testing procedures have resulted in lower horsepower ratings.

• High-quality and roomy interior, outstanding gas mileage and crash test scores, long list of safety features, illustrious reliability record.

• Awkward driver-seat position, bland on-road personality, gets pricey even when equipped with just the basics.

User Reviews:

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  40 MPG and Fun to Drive! - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Sparky1954 - November 14 - 4:23 am

  Weve had this car close to 30 months now and it has been great. The smaller engine is offset by the 5-spd manual and decent handling for the price. Not a single problem yet. But to top it off the mileage is great! We just completed a round trip between San Jose, CA to Vancouver, WA and put over 1500 miles on the car. I tracked the mileage very close and we got 40.2 mpg for the whole trip! Now I need to say we dont speed but drive the posted speed limit (55, 65, 70). We used A/C for a 85% and this total included climbing hill, mountains and around town drives. So obey the posted limits, set the cruise control and enjoy the money you save!

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  I hate new cars-but love my new Toyota - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Kathryn - November 10 - 2:53 am

  I waited a long time to buy a new car, but finally decided to take the plunge. Picked the Toyota Corolla for reliability, gas mileage and looks. A little on the pricey side for a base model, but with gas prices the way they are, you cant beat the gas mileage I am getting from this car! The outside is nice and neat. The car handles nicely and for a 4-cylinder 1.8 - it can move! Interior is laid out nicely - driver seating takes some getting used to though, hard to adjust. The trunk cargo space is very good for a small car. Love the flip down passenger seats for extra cargo space. All in all, I have come to really love my new ride!

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  What Else Could Happen? - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Jayris - November 2 - 6:50 am

  Okay, so before I fell out of love with this car, I loved it. No problems came along. Nothing what so ever. Now its a different story. Since the beginning of last year, Ive numerous problems out "Toyotas best selling car". First was my drive belt or serpentine belt, whatever that is. Then my transmission started acting weird, so I had the fluids changed and still the same problem. Now its the brakes. My rotors are in bad condition with extremely heavy pulsation and shaking when braking. Ive had service done about three times for the same problem and it still continues. Now theres a recall out. What else could go wrong!? Sometimes I wish that Id never purchased this car.

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  06 LE, auto - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By emmettrose1962 - October 23 - 7:23 pm

  Overall very happy. Great mileage; 35+mpg from the dealer on the first tank, 39.2 mpg on I95 to Myrtle Beach at 80mph all the way. 36+mpg at 85-90 mph on the way back. Only problem is squeaky rear dash panels (plastic vibrates against the metal underneath.

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  Great so far - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By CE2006 - October 9 - 3:13 am

  We have loved this car! We have had no problems and love the great MPG. We would buy another one.

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  Great compact car - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Kathleen36 - September 15 - 5:50 pm

  Drives very smooth and after 6000 rpms speeds up quite a bit. Its easy to park and has a nice interior for a cheaper compact car. Overall, I love driving it and havent had a single problem so far!

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  Great car! - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Mike - September 9 - 4:23 am

  Bought new Oct 2006. Now have 13,500 miles on it. Zero problems. Extremely quiet, very little motor or wind noise. So quiet you tend to speed. Great, honest gas mileage. Freeway at 75 mph I get 34 - 36. Combined city and highway at lower speeds I get 36 - 38. Comfortable seating but "wings" on drivers seat dig into my back; could be softer. Steering wheel too far away!! Im 62" and have my seat pushed back. Good ride, especially on highway. My only complaint is that the Bridgestone tires are very noisy on coarse pavement. Big trunk, roomy backseat for a small car. The LE is nicely appointed, a mini "luxury" car. Its a great car for the money.

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  Front seats extremely painful - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Nancy - August 29 - 2:40 am

  The seat is hard and made in 2 lumps. The one at the back is where upper truck puts all weight in one spot on buttocks causing pain and numbness of the entire leg. The lump in the front tips upward and presses on the pressure point of artery on the back of the leg. The foot rest keeps prevents the leg from having any place to strech the leg that is numb and tingling from the pain caused from the seat. The footrest is so high that if the leg is somewhat in a less painful position, you cannot reach the clutch engagement point. The lower section of the dash is so low your the shin bone hits it when engaging the clutch or trying to move leg from bent position forced by footrest.

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  Perfect first car - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By tu2010 - August 28 - 5:50 am

  Bought this car used last year as my first car and love every minute driving it. Its a fun little car to drive with a peppy gas pedal. Very comfortable, spacious, gas mileage is not as great(30mpg). Had many near accidents and the brakes saved my life. I drive very rough with this car but hasnt fallen apart yet. I get a lot of compliments on the color. (Its light green)Plan to have it for the next 6-7 years. Would definitely recommend this to ALL college students or anyones choice for their first car.

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  Not impressed - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Wikoff7 - August 10 - 10:46 am

  I bought a lightly used, low mileage Corolla S rental return in Feb, 2006. Mechanically, the car has been fine, mileage good, but the paint quality is poor and the road noise is terrible. Toyota quality is going downhill. I have owned several Toyotas, but this is the the last one I will ever buy, unless Toyota significantly improves quality.