Overview & Reviews

The Toyota Corolla gets a slight exterior freshening for 2011 along with a few interior tweaks as well. The number of trim levels has been reduced from five to three; most notably, the sport-tuned XRS trim, with its bigger 2.4-liter four-cylinder, has gotten the axe.

• Comfortable ride
• Quiet cabin.
• Simple controls
• Good fuel economy

• Disconnected driving experience
• Common luxury features are unavailable.
• Unimpressive cabin quality

User Reviews:

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  Transmission Problems - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By joenenninmo - November 19 - 9:52 pm

  At a steady speed, steady rpm between 2000 and 3000, on flat surface the rpm suddenly drops 200 to 500 rpm then jumps back up to cruise. Does this every fifteen seconds or so almost all the time. Dealer service says "Oh yeah, thats what Corollas do" "Theres no fix" Its VERY annoying. May have something to do with Downhill Braking assist of the electronic transmission. VERY annoying. Many other owners have reported exact same thing and Toyota doesnt appear to be doing anything about it. I would avoid Corrollas until they fix this.

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  Reliable But Boring - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By delrey - April 10 - 9:22 am

  Smooth, quiet engine. Transmission shifts well even though it could use another gear or two. Ive been averaging 34-35mpg with 60% highway. Couldve been better with an 5 or 6 speed. Steering and handling is dull and unresponsive. The car does not give any feed back during cornering nor give any warning when near the limit. Steering is really loose. My wifes 2006 Mazda MPV is a better vehicle to drive. Exterior styling on the S is clean and nice to look at. Interior is simple and easy to look at and functional. Quite basic compared to some competition though. If you need an reliable car with no frills, you found it.

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  Best car for the money you pay - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By ryt - January 27 - 5:13 am

  I already have a 2006 Corolla automatic which we bought new and me and my wife love it. I always like to drive manual and this time I had a chance to shop for a manual transmission car ( my wife does not drive manual). I drove most of the cars in this segment and finally narrow it down to Civic LX, Mazda 3 I Touring and Corolla S. When compared to other two ( Civic and Mazda 3) Corolla S is less in power, but far superior in other categories.

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  Great economy car - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By jmpaul320 - January 19 - 10:50 am

  Bought in Jan 2012 with 7 miles on the clock. I have put over 82,000 miles on the car since (70/30 highway/city). Only routine maintenance, no issues with anything whatsoever. Original brakes/tires lasted nearly 70k. I average 37mpg combined commuting ~430 miles per week. Overall very happy with this car - the newer corollas I have driven as loaners seem a bit more cheaply built compared to the 11.

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  OK Car, but wouldnt buy another one - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By becrs - June 20 - 3:16 am

  I bought this car used with 18000 miles on it a little over a year ago. I drive 18 miles to work each day about 3/4 of them are interstate and highway with some decent sized hills. I average about 30 mpg. Which Ive very happy with, actually the mpg is the only thing I really like about the car. I live where it snows and the headlights are always dirty making seeing hard. I have to clean them almost daily when the roads are wet. Ive never had to do that with any other vehicle. The cabin is very noisy and it doesnt handle very well on snow and in slush (Im very experience in driving in it too). There are two very small spots on the trunk that are rusting. Ive never had this on a car befo

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  Love the Corolla - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By linng - December 29 - 5:11 pm

  A wonderful little reliable car. I was concerned about the horsepower in a 4 cylinder (I live where there are lots of hills) and it has lots of pep! We also have 2 kids and carpool at times and it doesnt feel too small. Used to own a 1999 and had to sell it and missed it ever since. Glad to be back in a Corolla! Am planning on it lasting forever. :)

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  Just Like a mini-camry - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By car_fan3 - September 20 - 3:29 am

  Regardless of some of the reviews Ive read and peoples disappointments with the corolla, I say spend an additional $20k and get a Lexus. Because you expect to get a $40k Lexus with all the bells and whistles and performance for under $20k. Cant happen. And when I shopped for a new car Ive looked at all cars under $25k that exist American, Korean, Japanese, you name and although Toyota did have what I consider fabricated recalls, it still beats everyone by a mile for quality. My 2007 Camry was under-recall. Never-ever-ever an issue. Be realistic, comfortable ride, awesome fuel efficiency, perfect safety, very roomy ( very close to camry).

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  2011 Going Strong - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By butler83 - August 21 - 2:29 am

  Ive owned this car several months after purchasing it from a family member who loved it. Its started all winter and handled well in the snow. The gas mileage is very good and it is an easy car to drive and enjoy. You cant go wrong with this car if you are looking for basic transportation.

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  worth and reliable car - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By rax11 - April 23 - 9:14 pm

  I have RAV 4, and my previous car was corrolla. My wife needed another car, Initially I thought I will buy different make, I researched its competitors, CIVIC 2012, Hyundai elelantra, sentra, mazda 3, subaru impreza. I test drove back to back all of them. I felt driving on highways is smoother than sentra, mazda 3, elantra, almost equal to civic, impreza. Interior definitely some of its competitors are better like elantra, mazda 3 and civic. Exterior its not eye catching but it is stylish. We got corrolla LE apprx 2000$ less compared to its competitors price with same features We drove around 5000 miles so far, it is giving 37 mpg, in the city it drops to 36.5. very happy with this car.

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  A Perfect Combination - 2011 Toyota Corolla
  By dt100 - April 11 - 12:56 pm

  We have a 2010 Corolla LE and couldnt be happier. Traded a 2008 Camry SE and have found the Corolla more than meets our needs in comfort, gas maileage, and overall performance. Not a luxury car and perhaps a little dated, but fun to drive and with two years FREE maintainance.....a bargain to own!