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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  An Awesome Daily Driver - 2015 Toyota Corolla
  By cabecker01 - September 14 - 4:27 pm

  Note: Im reviewing this car for what it is -- a compact sedan. I hadnt planned on buying a Toyota. I even told myself I wouldnt because of the experience my relative had with an 09 Corolla. However, in my frustrations with my year old Nissan, I went to a Toyota dealership just to look. Boy was I shocked. It seems to be built to last, but I suppose thats to be expected of a manufacturer with a track record of bulletproof reliability. The CVT is awesome, but more on that in a little bit. The sound system is nifty. Its gorgeous. I get a lot of complements on the looks of both the interior and exterior. I got it in Slate Grey Metallic. However, it has its cons.

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  Excellent vehicule - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Bolton - September 14 - 10:00 am

  At this day, its an excellent car.

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  best buy for your buck - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By eq - September 14 - 10:00 am

  I have very little if any complaints about my corolla. The ride is very smooth, and the design i far more improved over the previous corollas. The only issue that I have is that the engine is not the quietest in the world, and the gas mileage on the auto. version is nowhere near their alleged 38mpg. Other than this the car is wonderful and I hope to enjoy it for many years to come.

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  Awesome car - 2016 Toyota Corolla
  By zen - September 13 - 3:46 pm

  Excellent spacing. For a 6" driver this is awesome, I had tried Corolla 10 years back and it was small. Very spacious and has excellent capabilities. Moonroof. Gps etc and all for $19300 invoice in Jan 2016 for a 2016 Model.

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  2012 corolla best deal around! - 2012 Toyota Corolla
  By mcblowme - September 13 - 12:13 pm

  Bought this corolla for 0 percent financing for 5 yrs! Plus edmunds.com gave me a $750 check for buying this on top of any and all deals!!! out the door for @$14k with auto and air/ pw/locks/cd,ect...Now I got 7000 miles on it and get 33.4 mpg ave. I drive 80 miles a day up a mountain road and this car flys. I put aftermarket wheels and tires on it and that really improved the handling. Go up to 225/16/65 size and it really makes difference. Engine is smooth, car is a delight, nice and quiet, but will scoot is you rev up to 4 grand.

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  Corolla CE 5-speed - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Lucian95 - September 12 - 1:36 pm

  I bought a 2005 CE model with a manual transmission with 7k on the odometer for $10500 OTD. It works well and it does well what its supposed to do. The original tires are not the most confidence inspiring. Will replace with new Falkens for more secure wet and dry traction. Overall, I like the car, very frugal -38 mpg highway commute with AC on. Original stereo is very decent, brakes are good and the seating position is fine for the size of the car. Im 6 ft tall and Im comfortable, but I will need an occasional visit to a chiropractic - not a car for long journeys.

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  New Owner - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By Jessica - September 12 - 5:53 am

  I bought my car two weeks ago and so far, I am very satisfied! I love the fact the S model is sporty, but yet "practical" as far as size. It drives very smooth and so quiet. The stereo has excellent sound, although, I would have thought the car would have come with a 6 CD changer. I love the interior! The fabric with colorful "specks" adds a little bit of a different look. I do not agree at all with the vibration when driving. I have not experienced this at all.

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  Flawless - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By BuffaloScott - September 11 - 2:23 pm

  After having a 93 Corolla with 220,000 miles we happily purchased a 2010 S Corolla despite their current PR problem. We werenÂ’t really in the market for a new car, but the financing incentive caused us to stand up and take notice. After reading the reviews, we did pay special attention to the steering during test drives and was unable to re-create the problem. In fact, we quite like the steering which seems perfectly weighted in all circumstances, if not over assisted when parking.

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  Yee Hawww - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By Arizona - September 10 - 8:06 am

  Great gas mileage and excellant track record. Big trunk. Good stereo. Plenty of compartments for storage. Very well design.

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  Great Value - 2008 Toyota Corolla
  By EJ - September 8 - 5:20 am

  This is a great value vehicle. It will pay it off by itself eventually (I use it daily on my business operations).