Overview & Reviews

Well into its fourth decade of production, the compact Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car in automotive history, and for good reason. Small, inexpensive, fuel-efficient and as reliable as the day is long, the Corolla is the quintessential economy car. As long as you change the oil on time and don't hit a tree, any Corolla should provide dependable transportation well past the 100,000-mile mark. That's why so many shoppers keep buying Corollas year after year.

Since its 1968 introduction in the U.S., the Toyota Corolla has come in a variety of body styles, including a sedan, coupe, hatchback and wagon. More recently, however, it has only been available as a sedan. Today's Corolla has almost as much rear passenger space as a midsize sedan and its fuel economy is impressive. Although rivals boast sportier designs and more entertaining driving dynamics, a Corolla is nonetheless an excellent choice for smart consumers on a budget.

User Reviews:

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  Love It - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Erin - June 12 - 5:56 am

  This is the first Toyota I have owned and I simply love it. Of course it gets great gas mileage, but it is very comfortable to ride and drive and the Sports series I bought is very stylish and I have received many compliments on the looks. I am very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend to anyone.

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  Great Little Car! - 2007 Toyota Corolla
  By carcarrrazy214 - June 10 - 5:40 pm

  My parents bought this car used when it was a year old and had about 25k on it (bought from a rental car company). It has served us great. The 1.8L has plenty of pickup to really move the car, but still gets phenomenal mileage (30 mpg in mostly city driving). It has been bulletproof thus far, and that will probably not change. I love the size of the trunk (and folding rear seats). The seats are comfortable and easily accommodate all drivers, both large and small. I highly recommend to anybody that needs a trustworthy economical car.

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  Great Value - 1998 Toyota Corolla
  By gasparma - June 9 - 2:00 am

  This car has been an incredibly reliable, low maintenance vehicle that has performed as well as I expect a Toyota to perform. Other than the routine maintenance, only had one problem (throttle control valve) that was replaced by the dealership. This is a great car for those whose egos dont need to be soothed by driving the biggest, fastest, etc. vehicle out there.

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  Corolla Comfort in a Cold North Country - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By MacChuck - June 9 - 2:00 am

  We love the roominess that allows us and a preteen and two teenagers to fit in a 4 door when we all want to go out together as a family. Overdrive automatic transmission and fuel efficiency are the kinds of great things we have come to expect from Toyota.

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  Cant go wrong with a Toyota - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Fireman Dan - June 9 - 2:00 am

  If you want value and saftey with a sound ride and roominess to boot, then the Corolla is for you! No sense in trying the Toyota/GM Matrix/Vibe! Why spend the extra dough on looks? It gets worse gas milage, doesnt have any more usable room, and is half GM (need I say more). Go with reliability. Go with Toyota!

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  Mini-Lexus - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By threeer - June 9 - 2:00 am

  From fit and finish, to level of amenities, this is a great little car! Mother bought as a replacement to 1993 Camry. The leather interior is so upscale, and better done than many so called "luxury" vehicles. Wood trim and sunroof add to overall feeling of getting more than you paid for. And did I mention the incredible gas mileage?

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  Suspension Issues - 2007 Toyota Corolla
  By RCB - June 7 - 3:43 pm

  I drove my Corolla for a year with the impression that it had a big-car feel and a very smooth feel (smoothest ever in fact). Then something broke, and the dealership has been unable to fix it. Now I do not feel safe driving on the interstate because if I hit even a small bump (and especially a series of small bumps) it feels like I am going to loose control. At slower speeds, it is just uncomfortable to drive on anything but the smoothest of roads. The dealership claimed to replace the front struts, and maybe they did because it did seem to reduce the rough feel for a 1-2 days.

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  Corolla S - 2002 Toyota Corolla
  By tristud2002 - June 2 - 2:00 am

  There was a problem with my leather interior on the doors, but the manufacturer replaced it.

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  Love my Corolla - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Chrissyrr - June 2 - 2:00 am

  Loved the fact that we could purchase an American made vehicle with the quality of the Japanese name to back it. Everyone thinks that we paid a bundle, because of the name & it was, actually, very inexpensive compared to others in this category. The ride is beautifully smooth. Gas mileage is great!

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  Cool Little Car - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By IMartin - June 2 - 2:00 am

  The 5-speed is quick & gets great gas mileage, about 33mpg in suburban/city commute. I dont feel as confident blasting around curves as in my old Integra because this car is taller & it feels a little "tippy." Only complaint is a weird wind vibration when only the back windows are down. It will drive you mad! Lots of legroom & headroom for a tall person. I chose this car over a Honda Civic due to 1.9% financing & actually like the body styling better than the Honda. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an economical, stylish, dependable new car.