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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  So Far So Good - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By dcook - April 26 - 1:00 am

  I purchased this car in lieu of a Hyundai Elantra. The only reason I was drawn to the Corolla was more headroom (Im 6 4"), otherwise the Elantra is more car for less money with a better warranty. We have had one for 3 years and it has performed flawlessly. It came with more standard features, drives better both in the city and on the highway and gets slightly better gas mileage. The CorollaÂ’s style is admittedly more stylish and sporty. Toyota should fire the person that placed the clock it makes me wonder about other engineering decisions, that was plain stupid. The car has been trouble free except twice now the 6 cd changer just started spitting out disc for no good reason... hmm.

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  cute little commuter car - 2016 Toyota Corolla
  By CMI - April 17 - 2:32 pm

  I have been driving this for 2 weeks while my Acura is in the collision shop. Great first car for a teen or a great commuter car. For a non-leather interior, the cloth seats are nice. Power windows and mirrors but not power seats. I am 54" and have the seat pulled all the way up. Not sure how shorter drivers would do. It has that CVT transmission that you will either love or hate. Its a little hard to get used to. Prefer more acceleration. Great on gas. AWFUL stereo.

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  Great Car! - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By GreatCorolla - April 11 - 10:00 am

  Want to buy a CE with ABS, but dealer told me that CE is without ABS in our regions. Go for the LE. Not regret! Comfortable, quiet, affordable and stylish.

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  Very Happy! - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By NatNic - April 11 - 10:00 am

  Did a lot of research for my first car and the new style Corolla won! I ended up being the winner in the end though. Only problems have been with some interior things... My friends cant drive it because theyre too tall (seat doesnt back up enough); I broke off a compartment door on the center panel within the first month - dealer replaced with no problems though. I added cruise control after market - its not the prettiest thing sticking out my steering wheel but it works!

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  A fun drive, but has its flaws - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By JeepGuy - April 8 - 10:16 pm

  First things first: why has nobody mentioned that the factory hubcaps have a tendency to fly off at the slightest bump/sharp turn (5-spoke)? My girlfriend drives this car and loves it, but I know she is not the only one to have problems with wheel covers/hubcaps, especially since it so difficult to find this particular part online. Other than the aforementioned problem (and a strange whistling noise in the upper part of the windshield-loose seal?), this car is fairly stylish and fun to drive. It definitely gets better gas mileage than my old trusty Jeep, but I still prefer a car a bit higher off the ground.

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  Great Little Car - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By scapesuit - April 5 - 6:06 pm

  During warm weather getting 40+ miles per gallon (35 in sub-freezing weather). Never have to worry about it getting me where I need to go. Recommend keeping tires inflated to 30 psi as Toyota recommends.

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  Not bad... - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By klowhorn - April 5 - 1:53 am

  Ive had mine for 1,800 miles so far. Im getting a combined avg. of 35+ mpg and over 40mpg on the highway already. I dont mind the clock like some others on here have complained about. Im not a fan of electric steering boxes in any car, and it took me about a week to get used to this one, but I dont have any problems with it now. Im 64", and although head and shoulder room are great I wouldnt mind an extra 1-2" or legroom up front. The dead pedal is nicely placed and angled well though. This isnt the most exciting car Ive ever owned, but acceleration is adequate and fuel economy is great. This is a really good and practical commuter car.

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  I love and hate my Corolla XRS - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By leslie - April 3 - 2:06 pm

  I love driving it, I like how fast you can go but have not been over 85 in it. I dont know how hard it was driven before me but March 2008 the transmission went out. June wheel bearing went bad, replaced it and again in July. And in September gotta replace again.

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  Happy So Far - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Frugal Buyer - April 3 - 1:10 pm

  After my first full tank of gas, my mileage was 36.79 mpg (20% city, 80% hwy, w/ac; also, I bought used at 50k). Very happy. Handles well. More than adequate acceleration. Replaced a 92 Camry that I got 266k out of. Thanks Toyota.

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  Not too good of a car - 1996 Toyota Corolla
  By midwest - March 30 - 2:00 am

  Replaced brakes at 40K, starter at 60K. Very loud and audible vibration/shaking in engine compartment that dealer was unsuccessful in troubleshooting (despite the freindly $100 charge). Driver side seat belt gets stuck, dealer could not repair but advised complete replacement. Dealer advised engine mount replacment at 100k.