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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  Corolla - 2008 Toyota Corolla
  By Bobby - August 28 - 8:36 pm

  Good gas mileage and reliability. Will never buy again unless gas is $10 a gallon, due to the fact that the interior quality is terrible, cloth seats rake in the smells, engine power is downright pathetic. Have not driven in signicant snow, but I do not look forward to it since the tires spin out from a stop in the rain. Handling is decent, but body roll is terrible and uncomortable. Good suspension, loud engine but only decently loud from the interior. Good sound system. Good car only for those who care nothing about power and all about gas, as in slow highway drivers. Would much rather have a more luxurious car with decent mpgs and power.

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  Smooth and Balanced with Bite. - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By zachary - August 27 - 11:20 am

  I love this car. Its agility and balance are comprable to that of a roadster. This light weight sport version of the corolla has shed the econo-type that most think of in a sub $15K car. The Corolla S demonstrated its superb handling and drivability on my cross county trip where I sliced through corners in the mountains of North Carolina. Road conditions were varied from dry/smooth to wet/rough and even some gravel roads, through it all the outstanding suspension didnt even hiccup. The car balanced itself through every turn pulling a perfect line. Awsome "drivers" machine.

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  Best Corolla Yet... - 2008 Toyota Corolla
  By Doug - August 25 - 12:16 pm

  Our 10th Toyota, 3rd Corolla. Reliability in 31000 miles: 0 problems. Economy with automatic: 27-30 mpg city, 36-42 hwy. Great seats for local or long distance. Steering position a little awkward on long drives-- telescoping wheel would be a plus. Popping noise some have mentioned in other reviews may be ABS self-test when you are starting forward from stop (owners manual mentions this). Gripes? Upholstery poorly sewn (wrinkles from the git-go) on US-assembled model (never had this problem on Japan- assembled Toyotas). Roof- and rocker- panel trim strips came loose in normal driving. Power adequate, auto-shifting is smoother than my Subie, quiet on road, comfort, cost of ownership.

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  Reliable and Worth every penny - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By haseebkhan770@gmail.com - August 24 - 12:30 pm

  I bought this car brand new in January 2009 and traveled a lot for work. I now have 200K miles and use this as my second car for short trips. So far everything still works and no major mechanical issues or rusts. As long as you are changing the oil every 4K miles and tune up every 75K miles you should be good. Just be easy on the gas pedal since it doesnt have a lot of power.

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  Great car for the price - 2016 Toyota Corolla
  By Randy ODell - August 23 - 6:40 pm

  I bought the car from Carmax. It had 19911 miles on it. I took it on a trip after purchase. Its a great car. Smooth ride, comfortable seats. My only complaint is road noise. It does have some road noise. Not as quiet as I first thought. The mpg is not 38 mpg as stated. More like 33 or lower. Still a good car for the money.

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  Went for the tC but choose the Corolla - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Jackie - August 22 - 4:43 am

  I went to the dealer to look at Scion tCs but as my mom and I were looking around we stopped to look at the Corollas. This is a great small car... quick, good on gas and fun to drive. I drove all the way Central NJ on one tank of gas in the middle of the summer with the A/C on full blast. I never thought I would own a Toyota but I dont think I will ever drive anything else. Its been only two weeks and I am still in love.

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  bullet proof - 1999 Toyota Corolla
  By Mr. D. - August 21 - 10:00 am

  This car is bullet proof. After 50,000 miles there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. With a mix of freeway and city driving my average mpg is 31 for all miles so far.

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  2013 Corolla S. - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By elvis765 - August 19 - 1:10 pm

  Many people pan the Corollas aging platform saying it has drum brakes etc. Well the Ford Focus has drum brakes and people think it is the best ever. I drove both cars, owned the new Dart and sold it, driven the Chevy Cruise and Noisy Mazda 3. Out of all the cars I did like the new Civic the most, however their price premium at dealer lots is not worth what you get on Civic Vs. Corolla. The new 2014 Corolla doesnt change much from the old and I didnt feel the need to wait for the newer model. The car is quiet, smooth, and build quality compared to the Dart isnt even close. The Focus was small on the inside compared to the Corolla and I would buy another Corolla in the future.

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  Corolla is still a leader - 2012 Toyota Corolla
  By kenw7 - August 18 - 6:55 pm

  The Corolla still beats the competition. Quality is superb; reliability is well documented. At 34 MPG on the road, figuring $4.25 per gallon, the loss of savings in gas compared to a 40 MPG car is $1,200 over 100,000 miles. The competition is charging thousands more than the Corolla; you will never really save money! The brakes work great, the ride is great; the performance with the automatic transmission is fully acceptable. My Ford and Chrysler cars failed me miserably. I will stay with Toyota. Join me and 100,000 miles from now you will be glad you did too. The "bells and whistles" the competition have will not be much comfort when their car breaks down. Toyota still rules.

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  Damn a Good car for the price!!! - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By Europina - August 18 - 10:00 am

  I gotta damn its a fun to drive car, very reliable , basically a good purchase for the price, its awesome to own one. Yes i would recommend this car to anyone. Expect what i dont really like is the parts for customization are little expensive... But overall 10/10 rating for everything....