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:

• 

  Nice Car!!!!!!!!! - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Daniel - June 1 - 5:20 am

  Ive had this car for about a month and I am impressed. This is a lot better than my past chevy cavalier. I started out looking at the CE with automatic trans however after I found out that the LE with manual trans had a comparable price and had a lot more features I went with it. I liked having all of the options: keyless entry, 6 disc CD, auto windows/Locks, speed control, and neat looking interior. The ride is smooth and engine noise is minimal. It is a lot quieter than the civic. The civic is very comparable though. I liked the ride and interior looks better in the corolla and that why I went with it. I like the high safety and reliability scores this vehicle recieved. My Chevy was poor.

• 

  Excellent Car!! - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By HollyK. - May 30 - 2:00 am

  I purchased my Corolla in March...Absolutely great car!! I love the sportiness and feel of the car. It has get up and go for a 4cy and has a comfortable ride. I feel like a got a great value for the money spent. Corolla definetly does "want to have fun"

• 

  Great Car! A few problems though ... - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Edouble - May 29 - 10:56 pm

  This is without a doubt a great car! The ride is smooth and quiet, and I am averaging about 31 mpg on mostly highway miles. The transmission shifts great, and the JBL/XM radio/stereo is a blast. Oddly enough though, it ejects a CD and then shuts off once in a while for no reason. The dealer said that this could be caused by using colored or labeled CDs (makes sense), but this happens even when using the FM or XM radio too - weird. Also, the roof is leaking and during rain water is coming though the inside of the A pillars into the interior. But overall this is the best car I have ever owned and assuming they can fix the roof leak I will definitely buy a Toyota again.

• 

  A real life saver! - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Flint - May 29 - 10:10 pm

  We bought this Corolla used, about 6 months ago. It was great on millage, and fun to drive. This was our second Corolla (were true believers in how Toyota builds cars). My wife was driving the car about 3 months after we bought it, and someone pulled out right in front of her - while she was going 60 mph. The Corolla was totaled. The whole front of the car was compressed into about 2 feet, and the engine rolled under the firewall. My wife walked away without a scratch. Ive never really paid attention to crash test ratings, but when they say 5 star, they mean it.

• 

  Love it!!!! - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Rolo - May 28 - 9:06 pm

  My first Toyota and I am delighted by the way it drives (hwy or city). Very economical and a joy driving a manual once more. Toyota makes it easy for young or old (me) it is a fun vehicle that can kick when you need it to. It has all the small details anyone needs from clock, MPG, outside temp. gas mileage from trip to trip and many others. You name it, it has it, and the one I bought was the simple package with no options what so ever. On the freeway it is comfortable and a delight to the wallet (37.9 MPG) in the city 29.8 mpg. It has 2,100 plus mile on it now and I doubt I will buy another car. If I do, itll be one like this one!

• 

  2010 Corolla, king of compact - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By classic454 - May 28 - 8:56 am

  I have owned my 2010 corolla for almost a half a year now. I am extremely happy with it. The performance is more from what you would expect, its quiet, and comfortable. Im glad i spent the extra money in buying my corolla. Its fun to drive too. But it is a compact car. For 2 people, it has a lot of room, (Im 62) But when you have 5 people in the car, you should keep you point a to point b trip under an hour. The mileage is great, a hair lower than i expected, but the power is great. Great buy.

• 

  The Economy Car that Will Last - 2001 Toyota Corolla
  By Mike - May 28 - 6:46 am

  I own a 2001 Toyota Corolla S model with 60,000 miles on it, and the car runs like brand new. The only alteration I did was put a cold air intake, and a universal Injen Muffler on it, and the car is faster than it appears. 25% more horse power, and even better on fuel economy. Not to say it was bad before, but I needed more power from the 135 that I had before. Overall quality and reliability is what I get from this car. You never have to worry about it breaking down on the side of the road. If you ever get this car new the only negative thing is that the manufactures tires are not very good, make sure you spend some good money on some good tires, and this car will make you very happy!

• 

  my corolla - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Stingray1950 - May 26 - 2:00 am

  Due to very high headrests in the rear seats, rear visibility is extremely limited. This seems to be a trend will ALL car makers this year, as there is the same problem with Hyundais.

• 

  Almost a Lexus is300 - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Leeyore - May 26 - 2:00 am

  The 2003+ Toyota Corolla is bigger, more stylish, and more comfortable than its predecessors. The difference in size and aesthetics is astounding. Better yet, park it between a VW Passat and a Volvo S40. HP is a drawback. The Corolla doesnt provide much punch. But if youre worried about HP, why are you looking at this car? I have to point out 2 other things: no power seats option and a little more sound-dampening would be nice. Obviously, these items would drive the price up. And then it would be the higher-priced Lexus is300.

• 

  Sporty Commuter Car - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By az_scott - May 26 - 1:59 am

  I purchased my 2013 Toyota Corolla S 5spd a week ago. This was my first new car purchase in over ten years. I considered the 2013 Honda Civic LX 4DR, 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4DR, and the 2013 Ford Focus 4DR and 5DR HB. Civic was nice, but beyond our budget. The Elanta was a close second, and the Ford wasnt even interesting enough for us to test-drive. I was actually going to skip the Corolla altogether but decided to look at them anyway. Glad I did. The S trim in a 5spd is anything but dull, drab, and uninspiring. Granted, the acceleration isnt mind-blowing, but this car is cool, comfortable, safe, sensible and will last us for years to come. We got it for a smokin price too.