Overview & Reviews

Completely redesigned, the 2009 Toyota Corolla looks much the same as last year's model but is a bit larger inside and out. Highlights on the new car include an available 2.4-liter engine and a navigation system.

• Smooth and controlled ride, excellent fuel economy with base 1.8-liter engine, attractive and ergonomic interior design, lengthy features list.

• Oddly weighted electric-assist steering, so-so gas mileage with 2.4-liter engine.

User Reviews:

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  Okay, but needs some improvements... - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By vtnc85 - November 1 - 5:53 am

  I have owned my 2009 Toyota Corolla LE since May 2008. I purchased it right after they became available at my local dealership, and traded my 2004 Corolla, which I loved. I fell in love with the redesigned body style of the 2009 model, but thats where the love ends! The biggest complaint I, and many other owners that I have talked to, have with the 2009 Corolla is the Electric Power Steering. I cannot, for the life of me, keep the car in a straight line when traveling over 50mph. I think that it is a design flaw that should get looked into. Other than that rather annoying and potentially unsafe aspect, the build quality is comparable with the 2004 model. Gas mileage is about 35mpg.

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  New Owner 09 Corolla LE 4 dr - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Dena - October 29 - 12:20 am

  Just got the car on Tuesday. Didnt want a car but my truck doesnt get 30 mpg and I needed reliable and affordable for going back and forth to work. This is it! Havent finished first tank of gas but its already a winner as far as Im concerned. Already have 200 miles on it and am nowhere near needing to fill up. This is an Automat. and im driving at 63- 65mph. Driving is comfortable and surprisingly quiet. Very easy to get in and out of. There is plenty of room in the trunk. Leg room is great in the front.

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  Rattles & steering - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Tony - October 28 - 6:30 am

  Great car overall our 5th Toyota. Fuel consumption is good about 5.5 litres/100km on long runs & 6.8 around town. Very sensitive steering. This is not a problem but does require more attention while driving or the car can be in the wrong lane very quickly. Have experienced a rumble/knock in front region of car plus rattles in sun roof. Dealer changed windshield thinking it was flexing body.This didnt solve problem. Dealer has just replaced a front strut & housing which has solved problem. Now we only have minor rattles.

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  2009 Corolla XLE - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By jilliew - October 25 - 5:00 pm

  I love this new body style on the Corollas. I decided to get this over the Prius at the last minute and saved a ton of money and Im not one bit sorry. The ride in this car is very smooth and handles the road well. I feel safe with all the great safety features it comes with, and the 10 airbags protect everyone thats in the car. Gas mileage is wonderful. Im averaging 38 mpg. The car has a long list of standard features and they are all good. All told, its a GREAT value for the money. Im a first time Toyota owner and Im very very pleased with this car. Its a keeper for sure.

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  A Quality ride - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Phil - October 13 - 3:26 am

  Bought it as a fuel efficient alternative. I am averaging 41mpg. Very comfortable and fun. Though I dislike how they did the clock. I now have 2700 miles on it. I got the base model, not a single option, and was pleased to learn A/C, ABS and auto-on lights were included, along with a CD player radio (with headphone adapters). Well worth what I paid.

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  OK except wierd brake placement - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Robert Weiner - September 13 - 3:56 am

  traded in an old SUV and got clunker discount on a new Corolla. Main problem with the Corolla is brake pedal engages way down near the floor where the accelerator pedal is. Easy to hit accelerator when trying to brake. Why does Toyota for 2009 decide to situate non-adjustable break point so low? Electronic steering becomes annoying after a while too. No real road feel as in a normal hydraulic steering system.

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  First Sedan - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Christine - August 4 - 4:50 pm

  I decided to buy a new reliable car. I test drove the civic and corolla. I loved the look of the new corolla. Ive always owned coupes so buying a sedan was a hard choice for me but, buying a Toyota was an easy decision based on family, friends, and this website. I have owned it for 3 months now and have about 3500 miles on it. I was really worried about the steering everyone complains about but, I dont notice it in my car. I agree the clock should be in a different spot. The seats need more support. My back hurt for the first few days but now Im used to it. The interior plastic scratches really easily. 35MPG & price!

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  New to Corolla - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Huxley - July 31 - 1:50 am

  If you want to save on gas but still want to buy something thats has some style to it, this is your car. I loved the redesigned look of the latest Camry when it out, and this new 2009 corolla is like a smaller version of the Camry. The exterior of the S model is beautiful in person, most pictures dont do it justice I think. The interior is nice and there is plenty of room for a family of five. Myself, my wife and our 3 girls (one who is still in a safety-seat). The JBL stereo upgrade is well worth it, it sounds great with plenty of deep bass, and the added Bluetooth support that comes with it is a God sent. We are so glad we chose the Corolla, it fits us just fine!

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  Best compact around - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By GANDORAMA - June 11 - 6:36 am

  I drive 18 miles each way to work, and its a pleasure to drive the Corolla. I like the instant mpg monitor. Even at 27 city 35 hwy EPA, I average 33 mpg, and hit 43.51 mpg on the highway over a 150 mile trip. I filled up, drove and filled again on return. Its very quiet for a compact, the stereo is decent, and I am beginning to like the electronic power steering a lot more. As it breaks in it is getting better mileage. I got the gray with gray window tint and its classy looking without adding anything to it. Brakes are great, havent had it in the snow yet. Very little wind noise on the highway. Seats are comfortable, visibility good. Good rear legroom. Smokes the competitors.

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  Holds it value, cant say anything else positive - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By noneya - May 30 - 12:04 pm

  Im 6 foot tall and almost didnt buy because of its size, would have been a good decision. My knees are right on the steering wheel, nobody could sit behind me and the seat puts me at an akward posture. Its overly standardized; changed a back light and had no way to turn on or off the lights to check it until the car lets me at night. Why cant the human control the lights? Really dumb feature on a regular basis. Windshield wipers have 3 or 4 settings, thats it, no adjustable levels. Accelerates so slowly I might as well be on a 50cc scooter. Electronics suck; only shows track number on display, I dj so it helps if I can see the song titles to remember the song. The auxiliary is broken on my car so thats probably just my qualm but be careful, its delicate. Bought it at about 105000 miles, 09 in 15... owned it 5 months and Ive put 500 in repairs and will be taking it to the shop again this week. Not a mechanic but the front wheels suck. Friend of mine with virtually identical car had to replace whole transmission at just over 100000 miles. Gets great gas mileage but I would have paid for better quality as I thought this car would be more reliable ie less repairs, maintenance expected. Worst car Ive ever owned. Good thing it holds its value, anybody in the market for an oversized go cart?