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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  Best car in the segment! - 2008 Toyota Corolla
  By sayantan - March 12 - 1:33 pm

  I bought this car after owning a 2000 Corolla and was impressed the moment I opened the door! I have the S, which looks quite good, has lots of room inside and is a lot higher than the 2000 Corolla. However, I am not so impressed with the acceleration once the car has warmed up a little... gets a little sluggish while entering freeways too. But that apart, it is perfect for the value seeker and environment friendly drivers (who save both money and gas!). The car is a lot sturdier than the 2000 model. Just close the door and youll find out!

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  Great Car - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Jim - March 12 - 12:46 am

  Great car. Absolutely reliable, trouble free. Just preventive maintenance. One defect repaired without charge by dealer under a technical service bulletin. Great mileage. A little noisy at high speeds. Jim

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  A proven workhorse - Love It - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By coppscycle - March 11 - 1:29 am

  Travel average 2 weeks per month Purchased used in 2010 with 14,000 miles - still gets 38 miles to the gallon highway. Removed head rests back seat folds down provides ample room for cargo. Regular maintenance except decided to have transmission flushed at 60,000 miles. Now at 68,000 the car has proven to be reliable and easy to maintain. Would buy again in a heartbeat. Oh Previously drove a Honda Civic (1983) which has 180,000 miles and still gets 34 mpg hwy. When purchasing a car expect it to last until newer models have significantly better gass mileage AND comfort.

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  Toyot at its best - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Edgar - March 9 - 10:00 am

  Great car! It has everything I would want from a compact at agreat price (mine was 13,000) w/ air and CD, and all the basic needs. Much more creative and innovative design than the concervative Civc, and great fun to drive!

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  This car is the best - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By eric - March 6 - 1:20 am

  Ive hit so many things like curbs and walls, and there was never any damage to the car what so ever.

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  Maintenance - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Greg - March 2 - 7:26 pm

  Car was good for the first 4 years. Dealer will try to talk you into maintenance that you dont need. Better hope your fuel pump doesnt breakdown. It costs $1140 to get a new fuel pump installed. Better hope your headlight doesnt crack. $200 just for the part. That doesnt even include labor. Overall, I would rate it 7 out of 10.

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  2009 Toyota Corolla it does what I want - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By drewh - March 2 - 6:53 am

  I disposed of a car I loved but it got 15 mpg. The Corolla is appointed much better than I expected. The interior is very roomy and sound system and airflow are fine. Gas mileage differential alone pays for 2/3 of the car payment.

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  Great Car - 2001 Toyota Corolla
  By JB - February 29 - 4:46 pm

  I was spending $320/mo. in gas at the time I purchased this vehicle, so there were two things I looked for in my vehicle: reliability and gas mileage. This is the premium package for both. I drive my car all the time and living 30 minutes from work I only spend about $100/mo. in gas now. I recently took a small road trip in 530 miles, I used 15 gallons of gas! So I averaged at 35 mpg! I could improve this number by getting a tune up, an oil change, and inflating my tires. I also used my air conditioner most of the way and drove at about 75 mpg. Not bad.

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  Great Little car - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Darren - February 26 - 4:56 pm

  I have only put 5000 miles on my Corolla in the past 3 weeks but so far its a tight little car with great driving feel and good performance with great mileage.

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  A decent car for the money - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By hank - February 26 - 2:26 pm

  I just traded in a 1999 Corolla CE for a new 2009 LE. I feel the handling, acceleration, etc is about the same as the old car. On the plus side, the new car is a little larger, has less road noise and seats are a lot more comfortable. On the negative side is the new steering system. The car does seem to drift when your driving on the highway. I dont seem to notice it as much when Im driving locally on side roads, etc. Other then that it seems like a decent car for the $$.