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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  XLE - Cushy Smooth Quiet Car Commuter - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By wirelesslink - May 1 - 9:50 pm

  There are several cars to choose from if you still want to sprint on city streets, race in-out of lanes on the freeway and drive canyon roads, but most/all are very noisy, rougher riding, less refined overall and get low mpg. If you want a very quiet, smoother-riding, high mpg commuter or cruiser, at a reasonable price the XLE is a great choice. The engine/auto trans is silky smooth and pulls away from a stop smoothly, not with a jump. With windows closed, auto climate control-set, and your favorite music playing thru the JBL system, your music mutes on incoming/outgoing calls over Bluetooth linked to your phone, controlled by steering wheel controls. A nice ride in a smaller car.

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  is this the longest rotor on the road? - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By madsy - April 30 - 6:23 pm

  Bought new in December 2002. Today (Feb 2013) the car is now 517,000 km. @ 420,000 km the strut was replaced. the right one started to leak. the other one is still ok but replaced as well as they needed to be replaced at the same time. @ 425,000 km. the front and rear wheel bearing on the drivers side were replaced. @ 475,000 km. the starter was replaced. @ 517,000 km. the sway bar link was replaced. others are just the normal maintenance like battery, oil changes, serpentine belt, transmission oil changes, air filter, cabin filters. The car drives like the day I drove it out of the dealership. The rest of the car is original...including the rotor. the car just starts and go in all weather

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  Great Car - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By gracemomrdh - April 30 - 12:46 am

  I have been more than pleasantly surprised by this vehicle. I went from a midsized SUV down to this compact car, and have never looked back. The Corolla has a surprising amount of interior space, very easy to drive, great gas mileage, and seems to be made very well. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a great investment!

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  2008 Corolla S - 2008 Toyota Corolla
  By rjvatlanta - April 27 - 7:21 pm

  I bought this car used with 75,000 miles and now own it 15 months and 20,000 miles later. Other than changing the oil and brakes & rotors, I have had no mechanical issues. Bought it as a reliable commuter car and it is living up to the assignment.

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  Good car! - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By MJ - April 25 - 7:13 pm

  I recently purchased the 2010 Corolla. It is the LE version. Not spectacular, but it is a Corolla, what do you expect? One thing I have noticed is that at half a tank of fuel I have 283 miles - no joke. I had a Tundra before, so I know how to baby and engine. Use the average miles pg display that continuously updates. You will notice that you can very easily keep it in the 40s or more. I am getting 34 miles per gallon combined. It is possible, just dont waste your time accelerating a 4 cylinder. I felt safer in the Tundra, but I prefer the fact that it gets over twice the mileage of the Tundra and that saves a couple hundred in gas a month.

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  Nervous Handler - 1996 Toyota Corolla
  By dxxb2000 - April 25 - 10:00 am

  It has been reliable for the most part-some strange electrical issues. The handling and braking have been dangerously sub-par, requiring that I upgrade tires and brakes. Ive driven many cars and although its been a great econo daily driver, I have been disappointed with its driveability.

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  worth and reliable car - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By rax11 - April 23 - 9:14 pm

  I have RAV 4, and my previous car was corrolla. My wife needed another car, Initially I thought I will buy different make, I researched its competitors, CIVIC 2012, Hyundai elelantra, sentra, mazda 3, subaru impreza. I test drove back to back all of them. I felt driving on highways is smoother than sentra, mazda 3, elantra, almost equal to civic, impreza. Interior definitely some of its competitors are better like elantra, mazda 3 and civic. Exterior its not eye catching but it is stylish. We got corrolla LE apprx 2000$ less compared to its competitors price with same features We drove around 5000 miles so far, it is giving 37 mpg, in the city it drops to 36.5. very happy with this car.

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  Big car ride in a small package - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By jwp - April 23 - 12:36 pm

  I bought the Corolla a week ago and have only 400 miles, but am really impressed with the quiet ride and smooth drivetrain. Driving between 50 and 65 miles per hour, I am averaging 37.4 mpg with 1.8l engine and 4-speed automatic.

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  Loving it so far - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By andy82471 - April 22 - 2:46 pm

  Just bought an 09 Corolla LE with almost all the bells and whistles; includes remote keyless entry, ABS, and VSC. The car is very quiet and fit and finish is vastly improved over the outgoing model. The ride is on the softer side and not quite as sporty (or harsh) as the Nissan Versa rental I drove for a few weeks. Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase.

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  Going from a Truck to a Sedan - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By ELS - April 21 - 8:20 pm

  I was looking for a car with good gas mileage and reliability. I drove a 1997 Ford F-150 for several years, and the gas and maintenance was putting a dent in my checkbook. I researched and test drove 3 cars: Honda Fit, Hyundai Elantra, and the Toyota Corolla. All fit into my price range of 15000-19000. It was close between the Hyundai and Toyota, but I chose the Corolla. It came down to reliability and dependability. Plus, theyre both priced about the same. Ive had my Corolla LE (keyless entry and cruise control) for about a week. This was my first time purchasing a car and I order through Carsdirect.com because I didnt want to deal with hassling. I got a good deal; paid 16.2.