Overview & Reviews
For 2013 the Toyota Corolla receives a few minor changes including a revised grille and an upgraded audio system (with a touchscreen display) for the upper trim levels. This year also brings Special Edition versions of the LE and S trims that boast unique color schemes and added luxury features.
- Comfortable ride
- Quiet cabin.
- Simple controls
- Disconnected driving experience.
- Unimpressive cabin quality
- Slow acceleration
- Mediocre fuel economy
User Reviews:
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Great affordable, reliable, commuter car. - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By kt1204 - November 15 - 3:07 pmBought the 2013 Corolla S. Ill admit, its not a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. If you want that, pay the extra $$$. But, it doesnt claim to be a strong, powerful, luxury sedan. Its a reliable, affordable, sedan that will last for years and years. Perfect commuter for long drives, plenty of power for me.....unless you plan on driving 90 mph +, which I dont. Great gas mileage and this car will continue to pay for itself long after its time due to how reliable it is. I was surprised that it even came with a "touch screen" sound system for a basic Toyota sedan. Enjoy the gas mileage and buy a luxury car if thats what you want.
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Lovely Car - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By erinn06 - October 1 - 5:49 amThis is my husband and Is first new car. We absolutely love it. I have to agree and disagree with some of what Edmunds says about the car. The interior design is very nice to me. I love the touch screen music player; we listen to a lot of music and so that is important. However then again as a music person, the speakers could use just a bit more pep and refining. Also its acceleration is a bit lacking, but over all it is a wonderful car and I do feel safe driving it with my infant daughter. We bought this car in a charcoal grey, which is also very lovely.
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I love my Javier! ;) - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By mrsneal - August 14 - 2:17 amI absolutely love my Corolla! I loved the warranty options offered by ToyotaCare, and I generally couldnt be happier with my dealership and that entire process. There are very few negative things I can even say about this car. The gas mileage is great, I average 32.2 around town! When it comes down to it, hes not a luxury sedan, and there arent umpteen million bells and whistles, but hes fun, sporty, and an all around an awesome car if youre not a nit-picker. More electronic garbage is more to possibly malfunction, I dont need it. (Even saying this, my 92 Celicas electronics all function perfectly, so I really wasnt concerned in Toyotas functionality, other brand owners, beware!)
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Sporty Commuter Car - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By az_scott - May 26 - 1:59 amI purchased my 2013 Toyota Corolla S 5spd a week ago. This was my first new car purchase in over ten years. I considered the 2013 Honda Civic LX 4DR, 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4DR, and the 2013 Ford Focus 4DR and 5DR HB. Civic was nice, but beyond our budget. The Elanta was a close second, and the Ford wasnt even interesting enough for us to test-drive. I was actually going to skip the Corolla altogether but decided to look at them anyway. Glad I did. The S trim in a 5spd is anything but dull, drab, and uninspiring. Granted, the acceleration isnt mind-blowing, but this car is cool, comfortable, safe, sensible and will last us for years to come. We got it for a smokin price too.
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traded 2009 Corolla for 2013 - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By dftampa - April 18 - 7:04 amI had enough issues with my 2009 Corolla to trade in for a new 2013 Corolla. So far I really enjoy driving this vehicle and cannot wait for a road trip. Compared to the 2009 version the 2013 Corolla drives like a luxury vehicle. The pep seems to match the 2009 vehicle which is not spectacular but adequate and I love some of the standard items that added to help Toyota keep up with the American car makers.
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So far so good! - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By jasonmontreal - July 27 - 11:38 pmI recently replaced a Nissan Versa with the Toyota Corolla. So far, it has been an excellent decision! As the badging of this car is a little different in Canada, the model I bought is the base CE with the available moonroof convenience package. I saw no reason to spend more for the S, as my car has all options I could ever want. It seems that most user reviews mention lack of styling and boring driving experience. I will admit that this is not a sporty car and it does not offer the driving feel of a Mazda 3. However, I dont think the Corolla has ever tried to do anything other than what it does best - being a reliable, safe, comfortable, fuel-efficient and practical way to get around.
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car making noise - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By miranda5 - October 23 - 5:06 amI bought my 2013 toyota corolla LE last July. Ive had two big problems so far. 1) screeching noise when cold start ( it has been going on for the whole winter) 2) starts from last month ( my car has 3500 miles so far), there has been whistling noise come from the front of my car when I speed up ( with the window open, I can hear very clearly. When the window is closed, I can barely hear it). The noise is really annoying......it makes me so worried...Im so scared by car problems.... The reason I bought a new car is because I dont want to have car problem any more...but look at this........... Does anyone has the same car problems as I do?
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While I admire the styling cues of the Elantra, the built quality, reliability, smooth ride, and reliability of the Corolla takes the win here. - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By amac8 - October 12 - 8:35 pmLets be honest, the interior of the corolla may be antiquated and the engine power may not be as responsive as some other competitors. That being said, this is a nice vehicle to have in your garage. I admire the Hyundai Elantras styling for both the interior and exterior. When i test drove the Elantra everything felt good, but i did not feel the sense of longevity. The civic is also a great choice but to package up to the standards of the Corolla S, I might as well buy a Camry SE. The Corolla S is the best choice here. Everyone speaks about the appearance as boring but My Corolla Grabs eyes on the highway, and it looks similar to the 06-11 Camry S which was #1 in sells for its model years.
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Should have bouth the Civic. - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By justin82 - September 17 - 1:14 pmI was looking at the Civic LX and The Corolla LE. I ended up with the Corolla. The dealer I worked with gave me an ok deal on the car and my trade, but it was the 0% financing that sealed the deal. I will say that I am not impressed with this car at all. It was in the garage 2 different time before I had 500 miles on it. vvt-i gears, both of them. Now Im going to be making another appointment because Im getting a very hard shift from 1st to 2nd gear. I should have went with the Civic.
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zippy - 2013 Toyota Corolla
By Mr.Kimball - June 23 - 11:20 am
