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 car, GREAT gas mileage... - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By sliverit - December 11 - 1:42 am

  Ive been driving a GMC Sierra as of late, and getting 13-15 mpg, so I really needed something for my drive. I bought the 2013 Corolla S to commute across Phoenix. It drives really nicely. Tight, responsive steering, excellent braking, good acceleration (especially considering its a 1.8!) and a good looking car. Im 62" and the interior is a little tight for me, but its not too bad. I just drove to Idaho and back for a funeral, and I averaged 34 mpg. Long hours in the car arent super comfortable, but overall, for the money, its a great, zippy little car that gets excellent gas mileage and is pretty fun to drive. AND its a Toyota, so its gonna last! I would highly recommend one!

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  Corolla Type S 2013 - Automatic - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By fionn - October 9 - 10:08 pm

  My wife and I purchased this new 2013 model of the Corolla Type S 2013 this week for her birthday and to get rid of her old Saturn. We were not considering the Corolla because in the previous years model we did not like driving this car and felt the interior was too plain. Although there are similarities between the 2012 and 2013 model, some of the improvements were the touch screen digital display in the center of the dash. It allows me to touch navigate through my music and between my artillery devices like my iPhone. The bluetooth pairing was simple. Driving was fun, comfortable, and felt solid. The steering is loose but easy to navigate. The ride is very comfortable.

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  Great buy - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By Kody - July 17 - 6:31 am

  Great car overall great on gas and low maintenance car. Not top quality but overall a great gas car.

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  Great value - super reliability - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By Drew McCartt - October 14 - 7:07 pm

  Super car for the money with great features for the price... interior is surprisingly roomy and the features and options are nice. Great trunk space.

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  Absolutely Love! - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By Christina - September 6 - 3:45 am

  I got this car 6 months ago after having my Honda for 13.5 years. I chose this over the brand new Corolla because I liked the way it looked, drove and overall interior comfort better. I have no complaints except the seats can get stained easily and its harder to get out. But the seats are very comfortable, I love the bluetooth capability. Sunroof is great, handles the road nice. I feel very safe in it. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a smaller 4 door sedan.

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  Just what I needed - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By cwbarrett - January 31 - 3:42 am

  I just leased a 2013 S mainly for my son. He loves the car. Sunroof. Rides well. Quiet. Enough power with the manual. Hes 64" and fits fine. Edmunds recommends considering other cars but the ones they recommend dont inspire confidence. The difference between the editors and me is that they get to give theirs back after 2 weeks. I noticed the negative user comments on the Corolla are around style and a little under powered. I noticed the negative comments on the suggested alternatives are mechanical, like transmissions grinding and steering columns shaking. I guess Id rather have a "disconnected driving experience" than a disconnnected wallet experience.

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  Classy Ride - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By gigit - January 2 - 1:15 am

  I owned a 2011 Mazda 3, and my husband leased a 2010 4 door Yaris Sedan. We traded in the Yaris for a new lease on a Corolla. My husband now drives the 3 because its financed and not leased as he puts a ton of miles on, and because my work commute is shorter I got the Corolla. My model has a moon roof, wood trimmed interior, heated seats, and other bells & whistles. Everyone says how much better the 3 performs, but I disagree, its only a slight difference. I LOVED my 3, but I also love my Corolla. I also find the two tone beige interior of the Corolla to be nicer than the all black interior of the 3. The Corolla is a classy ride - mini Camry! The Yaris was a lousy car. Drove like a tin can

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  An Truly Honest In Depth Review - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By ruffrider - December 15 - 10:30 pm

  After driving this car in pretty much every situation possible, I must say Im blown away. As far as driving goes: Of course it may not accelerate like the 2014-onward models and it can get frustrating especially if you like to go fast like me but this car will get you anywhere you need to be. Ive driven everywhere from the mountains to the desert, and its never left me stranded. The ride is superb, very quiet, smooth and comfortable, Driving at 120 feels more like 70. Not saying it has seats like a Rolls Royce but they are very comfortable on long trips. The shiftable automatic on the S trim is the most helpful feature. On mountain passes when going down on sharp curves, you can just keep it in 3rd and you wont have to touch your brakes. When going up, it also serves the same purpose and makes it a lot more safer. And when in bumper to bumper traffic or just wanting to feel like you have a sports car, the availablity of all 4 gears goes a long way. Car did great in the snow with cheap chains. As far as reliability : Ive only done routine maintenance, and 2 sets of brakes in 3 years (but due only to the "fast and the furious" mentality I drive with) Ive used it primarily as a commuter car. My mom owned a 2014 and now a 2017 corolla and I must say Im glad I made the choice to get the 2013. Although it has much more power and accelerates like a mustang it doesnt ride nearly as quiet and comfortably and has a CVT and a timing belt instead of a chain(I dont need to get into that conversation). Also feels a whole lot cheaper in overall craftsmanship and quality. The bottom line: The 2013 Corolla may not accelerate how youd like it to or be the flyest car on the roa but its is hands down the most trouble free and reliable car Ive ever owned. I plan to keep this car forever. Get one if you get the chance

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  Better then the Elantra - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By lysandra25 - December 6 - 1:07 am

  If this helps in anyway, i had a new 2012 elantra which needless to say sucked. Yea all it has on this car is probably fuel economy and modern interior, but corolla hands down beats the elantra bc of the QUALITY. Toyotas are way more dependable and this car is sturdy and i love it. My old car for a brand new car actually had loose wire issues so i brought it to the dealer 4 times for numerous issues. ( getting stuck in park/ drive). Suspension sucks as well, car slips alot. Can barely go over 60 on the highway over few bumps with out noticing slips . So to me corolla s is AWESOME! No slips..great suspension, very comfortable to me and i dont have to worry which is the best peace of mind :)

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  2013 S Special Edition - 2013 Toyota Corolla
  By shuhratpopal@gmail.com - September 19 - 5:50 am

  I bought my car brand new in December 2013 for 21000. Never had any problem with this car before this I had a 328 xi which gave me a lot of problems. The car is small the back seats are not very comfortable but I love the driver seat. It is very comfortable. Navigation is excellent. MPG is excellent. For its class I will give it an A.