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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  Fun to drive - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Megit - March 4 - 9:13 pm

  The new Toyota is fun to drive and very good on gas mileage around 35 MPG! I was going to buy a used Corolla however, they were just too expensive used so I went for a new car and made the right decision.

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  Better than my old Kia Spectra - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Jennifer - March 4 - 6:13 pm

  A great, fun car! I previously owned a Kia Spectra and didnt enjoy it at all. My Corolla is such a great car. Much roomier in the drivers seat. Lots of trunk space. I think it is the best car in its class.

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  WINDOWS AND GAS PIPE - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By BETONGSKI - March 4 - 10:00 am

  THE WINDOWS WHEN I ROLLED IT DOWN TO THE MIDDLE IT HAS A VERY LOOSE CLEARANCE BETWEEN SIDES, THIS IS WHEN YOU HOLD THE TOP OF THE GLASS AND MOVE IT SIDEWAYS, THE CLEARANCE IS ENORMOUSLY BIG LIKE 3/8 OF AN INCH 4 WINDOWS AS IF THE CHANNELINGS WERE LOOSE OR MIGHT BE SOMETHING ELSE....THE FUEL PIPE WHICH IS UNDER THE REAR LEFT FENDER IS ONLY PROTECTED BY A SMALL PIECE IF PLASTIC COVER, WHICH MIGHT HAVE A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PROBLEM, COZ IF THE TIRE BURST (STEEL BELTED TIRES) AND HIT THE PLASTIC COVER THEN GAS PIPES GET CRACKED AND SOME FRICTION FROM THE STEEL BELTED TIRES, PRETTY SURE IT MAY BURST INTO FLAMES....

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  Corolla LE Plus 2014 windows dont work in cold weather - 2014 Toyota Corolla
  By elliot732 - March 3 - 6:32 pm

  I have had the 2014 Corolla LE plus for less than two weeks. During that time, anytime the temperature drops below 20 degrees F, the front windows wont come down (open) I took it in for service, but everyone in the dealership I spoke with swore up and down that the same happens in cold weather to their front windows, too. I lodged a complaint with Toyota corporate, but they say they cant do anything about it now.

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  I made the right choice !!! - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Link X 2 - March 2 - 10:00 am

  I went from a Honda CR-V to the 2003 Corolla, all though my CR-v was a great car, that I thought I would miss, the Corolla has replaced it wonderfully, It is very economical, comfortable, and i think Very cute, It seems like they built it just for me , it fits like a glove, I was very impressed ! I feel like I made the right choice for me..thanks..Toyota!!

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  Rolla not for tall people - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By ROLLA - March 1 - 9:20 am

  I really like this car and could brag about it for days when it comes to styling, reliability and gas mileage. Here is a list of things I hate about it. The drivers seat does not go back enough. No standard cruise and the standard wipers lack intermittent feature other cars have. The biggest thing is that stupid buzzer for no seat belt. How many times do you get rolling before getting the belt on or want to make a quick stop so you take the belt off before stopping. That stupid buzzer noise drives me nuts. I have driven many cars over the years both newer and older and none of them irritate me like this one.

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  Disappointed - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By windgrace - March 1 - 1:09 am

  I bought a 2010 Corolla with 9500 miles on it for $15k last summer. Its been a horrible experience. On the drive home a rattle appeared above the drivers side window. I had to take the car down to the dealership once every week regarding the rattle, and they alternated between "Its fixed" to "We cant hear anything." Finally after 2 months they finally found the side air bag was messed up. I have numerous rattles in the headliner, still. The car is eating up tires, as well. Might be suspension issues, but Im sick of dealing with the dealership. Hoping to trade it in for a new Civic, soon. Will never buy Toyota again. And on top of all of this, the interior materials are horrible!

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  energizer bunny - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By frinkie - February 28 - 2:24 am

  2004 Corolla CE manual, now with 241k-plus. replaced serpentine belt at 230k, oil changes every 3-6K. getting 30-45 mpg depending on traffic congestion, weather. O2 sensor code light on for 125k but am ignoring it. Agree that car is not stable, even dangerous in cross or diagonal winds and have been blown off road when windspeed exceeds 45 mph. Have had no major problems. Engine is now running rough until you get up to speed on interstate, but its a rough sound with no effect on acceleration, power. Had an 85 tercel that went 186k on 5 oil changes (irresponsible youth) and only died after lightning hit a BK roof and set it on fire, and a piece fell off onto the Tercel. True story.

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  low mileage - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By lhecorolla - February 27 - 2:52 pm

  I have it since 2010. Im driving 80% - 90% on highway, around 70mph, usually full load, 4 persons. Now, it shows only 30mpg when I add gas. Ive been watching in different weather, hot/warm/cool, it is around there. The meter in the car stills shows 36mpg which I dont understand. Can someone tell me why? how to improve it?

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  my rolla - 2001 Toyota Corolla
  By basai - February 26 - 10:00 am

  Bought it new. Excellent gas milage (Marietta GA to Dayton Ohio without stopping!). Sporty look and feel.