What I liked about the Toyota Corolla:
- Conservative styling
- Excellent fuel economy
- Camry-grade accommodations in a smaller package
What I didn't like:
- Conservative styling
- Smallish trunk
- Not particularly engaging to drive
Anyone looking for economical, comfortable and reliable transportation
Who should not buy the Toyota Corolla:
Those who view driving as more than just getting from point A to point B
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: Standard, S, LE, XLE, XRS
- Price range (including options): $15,910 - $25,075
- Test car model/price: Corolla XLE, $21,659
- Base engine: 1.8 liter four-cylinder, 132 hp @ 6000 RPM, 128 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
- Optional engine: 2.4 liter four-cylinder, 158 hp @ 6000 RPM, 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 27 MPG city/35 MPG highway (1.8 manual/automatic), 22/30 (2.4 manual/automatic)
- Where built: United States, Canada, Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes
- Optional safety equipment: Electronic stability control
- Major standard features: Air conditioning, CD/MP3 player, power steering, power mirrors
- Major options: Power windows/locks, remote keyless entry, GPS-linked navigation system, cruise control, 6-disc CD changer
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: None
