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 - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By JLCCNU - August 11 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 2004 Toyota Corolla Oct. 30, 2003 from Autoway Toyota. I had been in the market and everything I read about the car was very positive. My first drive I was not impressed. Then I used the rolling seat adjuster, which did help some. After having the car for a week and a half I cant get enough of it. It is so quiet, peppy, dependable, and good looking.

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  Good Buy - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By john - August 7 - 10:20 pm

  Great gas mileage, over 350 on a tank with a little over half being highway miles. city driving for me is averaging around 32 which is great. Cheap interior, my windows already squeak when they are rolled down. But I would recommend to anyone who solely wanted a high mpg vehicle.

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  They should not have changed it - 2017 Toyota Corolla
  By 1mobeau5104 - August 7 - 8:59 pm

  My family has enjoyed the use of a 1998 Corolla that was purchased new. For the past eighteen years and more than 235,00 miles, problem free driving was ours with only routine scheduled maintenance. Two weeks ago we decided to purchase a new Corolla. We test drove the 2017 Corolla. The lack of comfort and the level of road noise in "that cabin", as compared to what we had become accustomed to in our 1998 model was no small matter. The noise especially, was so annoying that we decided to purchase a Camry after giving one a test drive that very same day. I had learned from the sales manager that a lot of owners of our generation Corolla had decided to upgrade to a new Camry instead of repeating their purchase of a new Corolla after test driving the new Corolla. The manager also mentioned that Toyota made certain design changes between the model years that probably contributed to the issues we had with the new Corolla.

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  Toyota fan since birth - 2014 Toyota Corolla
  By savannahjean12 - August 6 - 1:15 am

  I just bought my 2014 Corolla S in April of 2014. Usually I hate when people write reviews with under 60,000 miles on their cars, but theres a lot to say about the Corolla, and I just cant wait! I love everything about it. The gearing system takes a little getting used to. People say that it has weak horsepower, but you just have to know how to use it. 3500+ rpms seems to be the new "2500" that you would normally shift at. Obviously because its brand new I havent had any problems with it whatsoever. I do plan on writing reviews on it the longer I have it.

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  Unexpected Surprise - 2001 Toyota Corolla
  By desmondo - August 4 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 01 Toyota LE to primarly use for a work car and good gas mileage. (and too save wear and tear on my gas guzzling Explorer and Windstar Minivan). Wow, I was really surprised on the build quality and comfort, no rattles, excellent gas milage, and good power. Back seat is a little cramped, but if you want alot of space in the back seat by a Camry. This is my first Toyota, and certainly wont be my last. Great car for the money. Dont waste the extra money on a Honda!

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  moneys worth - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By stewart - August 4 - 2:00 am

  went 800 hundred kilometers on one tank average 600 a tank

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  Great car, with one huge exception: burns oil - 2000 Toyota Corolla
  By Marlene Arnao - August 3 - 11:50 pm

  Need to a add one quart of oil for 175 miles. Burns oil and clogs exhaust system. I was told that this is a problem with models from 2000 to 2003. I replaced the engine, hoping to "fix the problem", but the replacement engine was just the same. I threw away $2,000.00. Very disappointed. The car is great otherwise. Update: Great mechanic fixed the problem!! Im happy with the car now.

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  New to the Corolla Line - 2016 Toyota Corolla
  By HV - August 3 - 5:04 pm

  For my age, in the lower 60s, this is a nice conservative looking car. Im new to the Corolla line and for years Ive admired the new look. I bought one. I like everything about this car except for the stock tires. TireRack rated these low rolling resistance stock tires as one of the lowest in ride quality and it feels like it, i.e. some road noise. However when these tires wear out, Im looking to buy some premium low rolling resistance tires that will make everything about this car top notch. As a scientist, Im just looking to go from point A to point B with affordability, reliability and best fuel economy in mind.

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  All good at first - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Roxane - August 3 - 2:43 am

  Me and my car have a love hate relationship. I love the design and the way it drives. It is very easy to get around in. I bought my car in 06 it had 10,000 miles on it but looked brand new, In June of 08 the fuel pump went out (new fuel pump cost 798.00), May of 09 cylinder coil went out replaced and it still isnt running right. They just dont make Toyota like they use to.

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  Great little car - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Scott Libbee - August 2 - 10:13 pm

  Bought new in 97 Change oil every 4k. Changed plugs at 30k and 60k along with timing belt. Replaced front brake pads. That is it!!! Very reliable car. Have 88k trouble free miles. Plan on driving for 10 more years. Get over 30 MPG all the time. The fact that I dont need to keep on buying new cars all the time is helping me pay for daughters college Education. Way to go Toyota!!!