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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  Great - 2016 Toyota Corolla
  By Nirav Pancholy - December 27 - 9:18 pm

  Nice new car

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  Love my Corolla - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By Stan Hillyard - December 27 - 2:36 pm

  The main selling point was visibility. The Corolla drivers seat allows better rear visibility for a shorter driver (my wife) than the Civics we looked at. Having purchased it I love to drive it. It is very solid at freeway speeds and carries 4 people comfortably. I get the advertized 30 mpg in the city and 35-37 mpg driving from Las Vegas to LA at 85 mph with the air conditioning on. The air conditioning handles Las Vegas summers and doesnt underpower the engine. The trunk is large. My only complaint is lots of road noise on some old concrete freeways, probably due to the stiff suspension (that we love).

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  Are you sure this is a Corolla? - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Krissy - December 27 - 10:00 am

  This is our first NEW car and we LOVE it all! LOVE the great gas mileage; am filling up half as much as I used to with the same size Nissan. I thought the visor/rear mirror problem was a silly flaw also, but the rear view mirror is on a ball & socket joint and can be moved right quite easily - problem solved! The ONLY negative thing that we have dealt with on this model is that the 5spd doesnt come with a leather wrapped shift knob like the 4A - NOT FAIR! Its a vinyl that gets HOT in the sun. We have Toyota getting us a leather cover :) A few changes and minor improvements (which anyone should expect from a redesign) would make this car anyones dream!

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  Great car fun to drive - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By Kudos - December 27 - 10:00 am

  A great car with the qualities of a Lexus I was looking at the lexus IS 300 and decided for the $20,000 price difference the Corolla had pretty much the same qualities and I know with this car its lexus quality period. Thanks again Toyota for making a fun safe and fuel efficient car. By Andrew

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  S is fun - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By steve - December 26 - 11:56 am

  Best Toyota Ive owned. They get better and better as I buy them. Have bought 4 Corollas for the faimly and my daughter is about to buy an 05 S just like the one I purchased.

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  Gas mileage - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By rkbeemer - December 25 - 6:03 pm

  I love this car! The mileage has been shocking... 25 city right on the button, but the highway has been an unbelievable 45.7 miles per gallon @ 65 miles per hour on cruise. I love this car!

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  Great car for the price! - 2016 Toyota Corolla
  By Mark G - December 24 - 7:57 pm

  Im very impressed with the latest generation of Toyota Corollas. The interior styling and quality has vastly improved over previous generations. The handling is very good for an economy 4Dr Sedan and the back seat legroom is fantastic. Im 61" tall and I can sit comfortably in the back seats without my knees hitting the front seats. Head room is not an issue. Visibility is great, the blind spots are very minor in this car. The S Plus package I purchased comes standard with Bluetooth, voice controls, USB, Back Up camera, paddle shifters, stiffer struts, allow wheels, front fog lights, electronic mirrors + defrost, and a 50/50 cloth/vinyl interior. For the price I think you get an excellent vehicle. This Corolla is about the same size as the Camry, its not even close to the traditional Corollas of the past. Ride comfort is superb, the seats are very comfortable for long trips. Road noise is fairly low and acceptable, but its not of course as good as a Lexus or Cadillac. The touch screen radio is intuitive and easy to use/navigate. The climate controls are also basic and easy to use, this is a plus in my opinion. Sure you dont get lots of the latest bells and whistles with this car, such as active parking assist or lane change notifications, but thats not something I care about or want. For the price of this vehicle Im very impressed, its a great value. What you get with this car, in my opinion, are the essentials. You get your hands free, you get your keyless entry, you get your HD radio, you get excellent headlights (night visibility), fuel economy, safety, handling, cargo space (big trunk for a small car), and passenger space. On top of it all, you get Toyota Reliability. Parts/maintenance are very low/affordable. Choosing this vehicle was a simple choice for me. The only other vehicle I would consider at this price point is the Mazda 3. They are very close to each other in terms of price and options. But I felt that overall the Toyota offered a better value both in the short and long term.

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  fun little car great value for the money - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By marie - December 20 - 9:23 pm

  i love my little white car it is fun to drive and has all the bells and whistles that you need. if your a large person or tall this is probally not the car for you. this is a great 1st car for a teenager. very easy to drive and the stero system is not too bad either.

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  Awesome - 2000 Toyota Corolla
  By eddie - December 20 - 1:23 am

  Had it 3 years with no problems. Just a great reliable car. It shakes a little on the highway, but no maintenance on this baby.

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  Im glad to have a Toyota own - 2005 Toyota Corolla
  By coloradorocks - December 18 - 10:00 am

  Since that Im college student. I love this car. With all the room in th trunk and the back seat I am able to move all my stuff to college and back home. The interior is really nice. I like that layout of the buttons for a/c, rear windopw defroster, and etc., because then I reach over really quick and my eyes stay on the road. Compared to my other cars that I owned in the past. I sit up higher to have better visiability.