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:

• 

  Im now a Corolla believer - 2008 Toyota Corolla
  By edgutierrez1429 - January 8 - 8:13 pm

  I have had this car just over 6 wks and I am impressed with all but a few things. The mileage is great, but you have to adjust your driving habits to get the most from this car. I am averaging just over 35 mpg in combined city/highway driving. I love the look and the fact that the "S" model comes with all the looks without the premium price. The nit-picks: 1) there is no indicator for which gear youre in on the dash (you have to look down at the shifter), 2) the rotating knobs seem a little cheap when you turn them, and 3) the outside mirrors dont fold away like many others). Other than that, this is a great car.

• 

  Tall & uncomfortable - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Mike - January 7 - 11:43 am

  I just purchased a 2009 Toyota Corolla S and being 6 3" there are few things that are making my ride uncomfortable. There is a foot rest for your left foot (drivers side) that juts out bending your leg into an uncomfortable position. Also, because I have the seat all the way back and at its lowest position the weight of my legs is falling on the heel of my foot making my hour commute to and from work everyday a bit uncomfortable. I regret purchasing this car only for the comfort reason. Everything else is fine. I sure a shorter person would be very comfortable in the car but Im not.

• 

  the best in its class - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By firesarfar - January 6 - 2:00 am

  cant think of anything better in its class. hss more history than civic.

• 

  New corolla is Awesome - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By bethaney11 - January 6 - 2:00 am

  I hated the looks of the 80 and 90s Toyota Corollas. There is even a song about a really ugly brown Toyota Corolla that makes fun of it. But I put my stereotypes away and test drove the 2004 model and fell in love. I drive alot with my job so it is important that I feel safe and comfrontable and get good mileage. Add these features to envrionmentally savy, reliable, and very sporty, it is a car well worth its price and I feel it compares well with vehicles that cost $20,000 more. I feel like this vehicle and I will be many miles together. Very awesome. Good Job Toyota!!!!

• 

  I am glad I got rid of my honda accord.. - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Letitia Fyfield - January 6 - 2:00 am

  I was having trouble with my honda accord and I got tired of putting money into this car and I am so glad that the dealership talked me into getting a corolla because this is the best car that I have driven I love the color and the body style of the car and it is built like that of the camary and I heard people say that this corolla is a baby camary

• 

  great little car - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By pbrunn - January 6 - 2:00 am

  Our 2004 corolla s is a good looking fun to drive car. It handles well, has very good gas mileage, and suprising exceleration.

• 

  My Corolla S - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By My Toyota Corolla - January 6 - 1:50 am

  Ive had my 06 corolla s for about one year now and Im very pleased with it. Before I purchased my car, I was driving a 03 corolla ce. At that time it had 52,000 miles, currently 120,000. I didnt like the BASIC trim with no pwr windows, door locks, cruise, abs, etc. The 03 is in great condition, despite some maintenance thats needed. The 06 s is way better. I love the exterior design with the full body pkg. Rated at 126 hp is not much, but really doesnt feel like 126. Ive taken the liberty and placed a v6 badge on the vehicle, of course I raised a few eyebrows, but hey, why not. Fill the tank with 93oct, and you notice a big difference. Overall Im satisfied with it. Its a great car.

• 

  Not So Hot - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By CJ - January 5 - 7:43 am

  This vehicle handles dangerously on the highway. Toyota chose to equip this vehicle with Goodyear Integrity tires, which arguably are some of the worst passenger car tires ever made. Torque steer is way out of line for such a small car. The Corolla gets blown all over the highway in strong winds, and is difficult to control. Persistent problems abound with the fuel system in the Corolla. Including no start conditions after the car sits 30 minutes. Impossible to make factory stereo iPod ready. Cheap, paper cone speakers produce horrid sound. This car simply fails to do anything well.

• 

  Gr8 Car - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By LuvCorolla - January 4 - 6:53 pm

  This is a good handling and turning car drives well and quiet. For the money I recommend it.

• 

  Looking forward to a long relationship - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By gascostsalot - January 4 - 12:46 am

  I looked over many cars and narrowed em down to the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla. The 2012 Focus is all new styling for body and auto transmission. The front of this Focus looks cheesy and isnt functional, being nothing more than mostly a bug catcher. A new, double clutch auto transmission, worried me also - no track record regarding functionality and durability. The Focus gas cover was cheap plastic with matching body paint. The Corolla I chose was an S model. Ive owned for 1 month. This had the 16" wheels I liked. The steering is TOO responsive, but im used to it now. Terrific gas mileage at 31mpg driving 75-80mph. Comfortable. Too much static creating vinyl and plastic inside tho.