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:

Showing 81 through 90 of 290.00

• 

  Worth every penny! - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Rose - August 29 - 10:33 am

  We bought this car last month after much contemplation. No matter how we put it this was the best choice for our money in this economy... & yes I used to drive a BMW 525i so it was not an easy decision for me. So far we are very happy with the performance of this car. Mileage is excellent, runs smooth, not so great on the luxury but the money we spent on BMW repairs, I rather go for an okay looking car that is cheaper to maintain and lasts much longer. The feel of steering is amazing like a luxury vehicle. Mileage is unbeatable. I am petite, my husband is 511" and we find the arm rest okay when its slided front but could have been better.

• 

  Just ok - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Johan - August 4 - 9:15 am

  I didnt exactly buy a Toyota for performance, but for a cheap car with great reliability. My cars been fairly reliable, at least compared to German cars, but i was disappointed that ive already had to replace the alternator and water pump at 60,000+ and 76,000 miles respectively. Another thing that bugs me is that the front seat is not comfortable and makes my back ache. If i have enough resources in the future, i would avoid buying a toyota corolla.

• 

  hope it will last many years - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By cdivers - July 12 - 11:43 pm

  noise in front suspension,dealer replaced both front struts and housing at 4500 miles. gas mileage great,steering is odd.I have owned 15 Toyotas before this one,car was too pricing for what you got on the vehicle,interior fabric and plastic could be better. Just hope this corolla last.

• 

  Leave Me Alone, Im Happy - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Sal - June 21 - 6:53 am

  I bought a 2009, Barcelona Red, Toyota Corolla LE with cruise control, in May 2008, and absolutely love it. I get over 40 mpg on the highway, and get about 28-30 mpg around town. It has a roomy interior, for a small car, and has nice pickup, for a 1.8 liter 4 cyl engine. I especially love the look of the headlight, and tail light displays, (which is very important to me), as well as the redesigned front grille look. The car steering/handling feels good, and the red color makes the car look bigger. The remote, tire low pressure indicator, adds a nice safety touch. All in all, this is a nice, good looking car.

• 

  Love It - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Erin - June 12 - 5:56 am

  This is the first Toyota I have owned and I simply love it. Of course it gets great gas mileage, but it is very comfortable to ride and drive and the Sports series I bought is very stylish and I have received many compliments on the looks. I am very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend to anyone.

• 

  I like it, but... - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By G - May 25 - 10:06 am

  Overall I like my Corolla. I chose a Corolla base on its reputation and Intellichoice.com recommendation. Along with the Civic, it has the lowest Total Cost of Ownership. The reason I picked the Corolla it was simply because Toyota gave me more for the money, alloy wheels, power locks and windows, etc. I am intending to keep this car for a few years so I bought extended warranty and paint and rust protection. Toyota could have worked on the interior a bit. The stereo seems cheap quality.

• 

  great car except for paint job - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By warren65 - May 8 - 8:58 pm

  Hi I have a corolla le 2009. Its a great car no problems mechanically. The paint job on the front hood has about 12 black spots on it they are very tiny but noticeable. Toyota claims they are rocks or stones from the road and no warranty coverage. Does anyone else have this problem? Still a reliable car.

• 

  Corolla vs. Civic - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By Kevin - May 4 - 8:46 pm

  I owned a 2008 Civic that was totaled and replaced it with a 2009 Corolla. The Corolla is much quieter and smoother on the road and the stereo in the LE Corolla has a much richer sound than did the LX Civic. The Corolla gets fantastic gas mileage, as did the Civic, 35mpg is easy.

• 

  A lot of features from a trusted brand - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By DY - May 2 - 1:00 am

  Ive had the chance to own several new cars in the past 4 yrs ranging from a luxurious sport sedan to a crossover. The engine didnt start to feel "powerful" until about 300 miles. I test drove the LE trim w/ std wheels and it felt like it would tip over in turns, but the S I bought has wider 16" alloy wheels and feels much steadier; XRS w/ wider 17" should handle better yet. Steering is very soft & seems to have a mind of its own. Ride is nicely isolated, and road surface noises are muted well compared to my crossover. Interior looks much nicer than the Civic IMO, but several interior areas like the dash and center console are made of hard "cheap" feeling plastic.

• 

  Great Car - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By gracemomrdh - April 30 - 12:46 am

  I have been more than pleasantly surprised by this vehicle. I went from a midsized SUV down to this compact car, and have never looked back. The Corolla has a surprising amount of interior space, very easy to drive, great gas mileage, and seems to be made very well. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a great investment!