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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  I feel lucky - 1995 Toyota Corolla
  By bedok - October 27 - 10:00 am

  cant be better. only oil change and tire replacement is needed.

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  2003 Toyota Corolla 5 speed CE - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Aimee - October 25 - 10:00 am

  Well, Husband wrecked our 1996 Corolla; we loved that car, so why buy anything else but another Corolla. We were going to get either a used 2001 or 02 model but we test drove the 03 Corolla CE first and then an 02 and it couldnt compare. It was love at first drive pretty much. Corny, I know, but it truly is a good buy. Toyota is such a reliable car and I am just loving our White Corolla CE 5 Speed

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  Fun with style - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By TLU - October 23 - 3:36 pm

  I just purchase this corolla and found it to be a joy to drive. The design change is exactly what Toyota needed for their ailing corolla line. The design resembles the Lexus IS 300 and the ES 300 class. The interior is spacious and luxurious. The exterior is sporty with great lines and quality. Some things I think Toyota could work on is to minimize the motor noise, increase the leg room for the driver, and increase the hp from the 130 to a more sportier 150+ for the S model.

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  1995 toyota review - 1995 Toyota Corolla
  By arthur joyal - October 21 - 10:00 am

  Probably the worlds best auto design, for quality and reliability and economics. Toyota should be congradulated for making a sound investment in engineering and manufacture.

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  Great-More Than an Econo Car - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By jbal - October 21 - 10:00 am

  Although I have only had this great vehicle for 2 weeks, I bought it for the better that 17-18mpg I get on my Explorer. My commute is 70 miles 1 way including the Washington Beltway and stop and go, bumper to bumper driving over 2-2 1/2hrs is common. I have been getting about 33mpg with all that and the car handles so well. The seats do get a bit hard after 2 hours in traffic but it is so much fun to drive you can forget that. There is also more back seat room than in my Explorer so that is also much appreciated. Toyota has done an excellent engineering job with this vehicle.

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  Shes a Fast One - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By tsperl28 - October 21 - 10:00 am

  This is the first vehicle for my to actually fully take all the financial responsbility in. I believe I made a great decision. The XRS sells itself. It may have costed me over $25000 after tax, title and lease trade-in, but this car will be a joy for years to come!

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  Couldnt wait to get rid of it - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By PMB - October 20 - 10:16 am

  I started out loving this car and wound up hating it in no time at all. Fuel economy, fair acceleration for a small engine, a 10-CD glovebox, and a really good stereo system do not make up for its shortcomings. Crosswinds of moderate speed can blow you out of your lane. The seat belt alarms are obnoxious. Every time my 50 pound dog moves, her seat belt alarm goes off. Oil change? You need to buy the hard-to-find paper cartridge that slips into the plastic cap with a metal clip that tears your hand to pieces every time. Roadside assistance for a flat tire? Good luck! All I got was the runaround! Holding its value? No way! I took quite a beating at trade-in time, 38K miles in 13 months.

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  2003 ROLLA - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Big Babu - October 18 - 2:00 am

  Best compact car out!

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  Corolla Number Three and Counting! - 2016 Toyota Corolla
  By Judy Marshall - October 17 - 5:22 am

  "Happy to report that my husband and I just had a perfectly uneventful, un-stressful buying experience at Irwin Toyota. Car buying has always been a dreaded necessity; an experience not unlike having a root canal (actually the root canal has always had more appeal). We were replacing a 2002 Corolla with a 2016. Not a big ticket item, but we received all of the attention that you’d expect to receive if you were buying a Highlander, and a great price to boot! The process began with a phone call from Kristina Cassidy who gave us the preliminary info (making a GREAT first impression) and who made our appointment with the rep of our choice. Based on customer reviews, we chose Scott Hayward whom we found to be a welcoming, extremely personable and soft-spoken individual; not one of your typical loud, hard sell car salesmen of old who were always out to sell you what was best for THEM and not for YOU! Dennis Marhefka used his 18 years of experience at Irwin to happily walk us through the optional warranty info, presenting the positive aspects of the warranty without the usual hype (and yes, we agreed it was a good choice). Jessica Rondo, their Accessory Manager, was on hand to answer our questions about optional add-ons (mud flaps, specialty mats, etc.) and was not a bit put off by our desire to check out prices before committing. Bobby F. in Parts (another delight to deal with) filled us in on snow tire availability and to my surprise, quoted a price that was below that of a direct purchase from the Goodyear guy! Again, no hard sell. The prices and the pluses of one-stop-shopping have us sold. All in all, everyone we spoke with at the dealership went out of their way to actually be HELPFUL; personally tracking down individuals for our phone calls (not a transfer to voice mail), offering directions, and generally speaking, making the whole experience quite painless. Now we hope that their Service Department can meet or beat our expectations. We’ll keep you updated! As for the Corolla, I expect we will be as delighted with it as we have with our past 3 Toyotas and 2 Corollas. Theyre not top end but the amenities are enough for a couple of not-so-tech savvy buyers. The seats are somewhat hard and narrow (our 2002 had wider, plush covered seats). The CVT power train is impressive with the shifting smoother than a traditional transmission and surprising pickup for a 4 cylinder. LED and halogen lights are great for night driving in deer country. Havent quite figured out the heater yet (seems to have cold spots at the steering wheel and at knee level, but may be able to work this out over time). Disappointed that the interior seat colors are so light. 6 ft husband is relatively comfortable behind the wheel and the telescoping/adjustable steering wheel is a plus along with the 6 way seats (you pump them up). Backup monitor is handy for the tight fit in the garage and backing down a steep driveway. Driver vision is somewhat obstructed by the left side body molding/windshield frame for both myself and my husband (53" and 6). Adjusting the seat doesnt really help; just will need to get used to it being there and look around it. Standard sound system is super even though were not audiophiles. Corners nicely (Goodyear Eagles on this one). Would definitely buy again! Judy and George Marshall Deerfield, NH"

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  Corolla Sport 2009 - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Corolla Sport - October 13 - 10:13 am

  I had the car for 20 months, it is very reliable but build quality is on the poor side, had to go back to the dealer for windshield clippings/noise work. Few rattles here and there but other than that, the car is fine.