Overview & Reviews

A sporty new XRS model debuts boasting a 170-horsepower engine and a sport-tuned suspension. Additionally, all Corollas receive a restyled front fascia and rear taillights. The LE model now has Lexus-like Optitron instrumentation, along with a cloth-trimmed center console and sun visors. Side curtain airbags, stability control and a JBL audio system are all new options.

• Refined and roomy interior, excellent gas mileage and crash test scores, long list of safety features, spunky XRS model, illustrious reliability record.

• Awkward driver-seat position, bland personality, gets pricey when even basic features are desired, sedan body style only.

User Reviews:

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  Corolla ce great value - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By bob - March 22 - 9:16 pm

  In driving all the cars in this class, this car seemed to offer the most for the money.

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  Still top of class - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By derek - March 19 - 6:50 pm

  Smoother quieter, better gas mileage than competition(excluding hybrids).

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  Perfect "Luxury" Car - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By College_boy85 - March 14 - 2:33 pm

  When I say Luxury, I mean Affordable. The car looks like a million bucks, yet costs around 16k. I love it, and Im a college student. Im only averaging 30 miles to the gallon, wish it was better. Much better buy than the Echo, which seems impossible to find anywhere. I love the wood trim, wish that xmradio was installed from the factory, but it was much cheaper, im sure to install it myself. The cabin gets some wind noise on the expressway but Ive been in many worse cars. I tell you what, this 05 corolla has made me a Toyota buyer for life. Vehicles are the worst investment you can make, but Toyota helps you minimise that by great quality, and keeping its value much longer.Buy it.

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  Now I Want to Drive Just to Drive This - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Kace - March 8 - 5:20 pm

  I have had my Corolla XRS for just over a month and about 1,700 miles. I am very happy with it. If I had known it requires 91 octane before buying, I probably would not have bought it. The shifting took a little getting used to. And the fact that you have to run the engine over 6000 RPM for the real performance to show seems is probably wasted on me, because I rarely race the engine to those extremes. Mine is black and I had the windows tinted with a nice black onyx tint. I think it looks great, very sporty, especially for a Corolla. I have already had to hit the brakes due to a oblivious driver and was happy with my ability to stop. Good braking was a high priority for me.

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  Excellent car - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Saqib - March 1 - 2:36 am

  I have been driving this wonderful car since past 1&1/2 years now and I want to say that this is such a fantastic, most reliable, durable and fun car to drive. Excellent quality of material thats used. Excellent and roomy interior, the best mileage and very powerful airconditioning.

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  I love My Car - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Jules5 - February 19 - 10:00 am

  Ten years ago I purchased a 1990 Toyota Camry. I loved that car and had a hard time deciding to buy a new one. Then I saw the 2005 Corolla S with the VP#1 options I fell in love with the car. It had everything that I wanted and the price was to good to pass up. Out the door 15,880! The ride is wonderfully smooth, the pick up to merge on the freeway is right there for you, and the front look of the car reminds me of a Jaguar...ok maybe that is streching it ...but I love the looK ;o I dont understand these comments that it lacks personality... with the S version of the Corolla you get the reliability of Toyota, but a look that makes heads turn. I pur

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  She is a keeper - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By nikyegrl - February 14 - 10:00 am

  I went from a chrysler to toyota and was real happy. I am a single mother of 3 year old and wanted to feel as safe as we can be and I found that in my new car. I wanted something sporty not so mommmy...

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  Expensive little car for what you get - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Tim - February 7 - 12:26 am

  I have owned this car for 11 months & have had no engine reliability issues. I began having problems with the moonroof sliding shade at only 5000 miles. It would rattle all the time! It took 2 trips to the dealer & a whole new sunshade to fix it. A month later the moonroof began grinding when tilting it up so that also had to be repaired. Moonroof aside, I really enjoy this car. Decent gas mileage, incredibly reliable, & good looking. It has the look of a more upscale car from the outside & the interior is simple yet sophisticated.

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  Love my car - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By LINDA - January 22 - 8:53 pm

  This is my third Toyota, 2 Camrys before and I have loved them all. My new Toyota Corolla is a dream to drive. I spend approx 2 hrs a day in traffic and with the great sound system and comfort it makes the trip so much easier. When my husband is ready to buy a new car again he is convinced it will be a Toyota.

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  Great package - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Minou - January 13 - 11:46 pm

  I have a 2005 manual CE with C Package (canadian model). Comes with AC, power package, cruise and remote door locks. Roomy for its size, large doors and high seats and driving position are a plus. Feels solid on the road and the body is tight. This is important, since montreal and quebec probably have the worst roads and climate in north america. The engine is peppy and willing, even at low revs, while delivering superior fuel economy. Steering and suspension are both firm, but not overly so, and offer good control. The interior is well designed with very good controls. Radio/CD is big and simple to operate. Indigo blue ext. with grey int. is a good mix. Great package for the price