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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  Great Car Great Value - 2000 Toyota Corolla
  By BG - January 15 - 10:00 am

  Im a college student with a very limited budget so I needed something reliable and at a good price. Since my summer job requires about 800 miles of driving a month in my own car and I drive the 200 miles to see my fiance as much as possible fuel economy was important. Therefore I went with the Corolla. It has been a GREAT decision. With about 28 mpg in the city I was making a decent amount on my gas check. Have had no mechanical problems and previous owner showed me his maintenance record with no abnormal maintenance. It only has a 4 cylinder engine but because of its small size it picks up great. Granted I was used to driving a 97 Chevy Astro and a 92 Pontiac transport but this is sweet!

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  Toyota is good. - 2016 Toyota Corolla
  By Frank - January 13 - 1:56 pm

  Toyota is a good car compared what you paid.

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  Great Car !! - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Jasmine - January 12 - 2:19 pm

  I bought this car two years ago with 227,000 miles on it ! Yes I know , a lot lol . This car is very durable . Only repairs Ive made were the brake lights , tires , and struts . My car now has 266,000 miles on it and it and still runs like new !

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  Fun Economic Car - 2001 Toyota Corolla
  By Silvia - January 11 - 2:00 am

  I love my Corolla. I had to trade in my Ford F-150, which I loved, because I was about to have my baby, and It was getting harder to get in and out of the truck. I was a little upset in the beginning, but love it now. Its a fun car to drive, and cute too. What really got me was the steering wheel, very sporty... Ha ha. Well, if youre reading the reviews because youre considering to buy a Corolla S model, trust me, you wont be disappointed.

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  Best Car Evar!! - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Katrina Brown - January 11 - 2:00 am

  I love my new Corolla. It is cute, reliable, spacious. Its all that and a bag of chips.

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  Scary feeling with high winds gust - 2007 Toyota Corolla
  By Pris - January 7 - 9:10 am

  I bought this " 2007 Certified S Corrola" with 45,315 miles in January 2009. No Car Fax Report. Whenever I travel on the highway with wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph, this car shakes alot. It feel like you drifting off the highway. This has happen to myself, my parents and my sister whenever we drive this vehicle by ourselves. My parents suggest I add 100 pounds of sand in back of my trunk. My parents also notice they are no "Safety Indicating Brakes Lights or Other Equipment" on this vehicle. Average highway mileage is 27 mpg. Suppose weight of this vehicle is 3500 lbs, my father old 2001 Toyota Corrola LE weight 2600 lbs.

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  Sensible Choice - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By sn04 - January 6 - 9:26 pm

  My disclaimer is that I have brand bias. My previous car was a 98 Corolla that I drove for 7 years, and it was so good to me (died once due to the battery; always started at the first turn). Purchasing a 2011 seemed a safe decision. I researched comparable contenders: Honda, Mazda, and was actually excited about the Chevy Cruze (but unenthused about the reviews for it). No, the Corolla hasnt improved much in 13 years, and it may not have great options, but I know I can trust this car. It hides nothing and delivers exactly what you expect.

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  So far so good - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By mattyxl - January 4 - 1:46 pm

  Purchased my Corolla S in early June, it came down to the Corolla or the Lancer GTS. It came down to mileage, I drive 80 miles per day so the Toyota was just more sensible. So far I have gotten 37 hwy, awesome. Interior is very comfortable as I am a bigger guy. W/o the spoiler the corollas look is as boring as it gets but with the S add ons it looks pretty cool. The ride is pretty smooth, not too much outside noise. The engine really has no pickup however. There are some odd placements of the cruise and side view mirror controls. Overall I really feel I made the correct purchase.

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  2011 Corolla S (New) Solid Car - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By thecandyman - January 3 - 8:15 pm

  2011 Corolla S w/o sunroof Purchased new: $17,500 exclude TTL. (Sticker: $20,120) This is a very smooth riding car for this class and seems very solidly built. This car rides like a Camry on smooth roads but the short wheel base gets a bit unsettled over uneven pavement and it crashes over rough patches and potholes somewhat. The powertrain also runs very smoothly and acceleration is adequate. All in all the best value in the class.

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  BUILT TO LAST - 1998 Toyota Corolla
  By GUY B - January 3 - 10:00 am

  THIS VEHICLE HAS GOOD POWER, GOOD PERFORMANCE AND IS GREAT QUALITY...IS A SURE BUY...