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Best Toyota Corolla Years to Buy Used

Used Toyota Corolla Quick Facts

  • The newest Corolla models offer advanced driver-assistance systems and compelling tech features.
  • Toyota has sold the Corolla for decades, with tens of millions leaving dealers’ lots in that time.
  • The latest Corolla offers a hybrid powertrain option.

The Toyota Corolla has been on sale for more than five decades and, as of 2026, is in its 12th generation. It has built a reputation for value, reliability, and comfort over the years, making it one of the most desirable vehicles on the used market. Most Corolla variants prioritize efficiency and value over performance, but in recent years, more enthusiast-friendly models have emerged. Let’s take a closer look at the Corolla and which years make the best used-car purchases. 

What Is the Best Model-Year Used Toyota Corolla?

The latest 12th-generation Corolla offers modern safety features, compelling technology, and the best fuel economy of any generation. Toyota offers hatchback and sedan body styles, a hybrid powertrain option, and a high-performance GR Corolla for enthusiasts, though we believe that some of the most interesting models became available only in 2024.

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Toyota Corolla by Generation: Which Should You Buy? 

12th Generation: 2020-Current

2025 Toyota Corolla in white.

Four Toyota Product Information sheets combined into one table — 2025 Corolla Sedan, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback and GR Corolla. Every specification reads straight across all four body styles. Values that a body style shares across its trims are stated once; where trims differ, the trim is named inside the cell. GR Corolla is shown as three grades, each of which is offered with the standard 6-speed iMT manual or the 8-speed DAT automatic; the specs that differ between the two name iMT and DAT inline.

not printed in that body style’s product information sheet. The Corolla Hatchback sheet lists a FWD layout but no transmission row, so its transmission cell says so rather than naming one.

2025 Toyota Corolla specifications compared across Sedan, Hybrid, Hatchback and GR Corolla
Specification Corolla Sedan Corolla Hybrid Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla
LE SE FX Edition XSE LE Hybrid SE Hybrid XLE Hybrid SE Nightshade XSE Core Premium Premium Plus
Engine
Type / materials 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (gasoline engine of the hybrid system) 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve, D-4S dual injection with Dual VVT-i G16E-GTS 1.6-liter 3-cylinder turbo, aluminum alloy
Valve train DOHC, four valves per cylinder DOHC 16-valve with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) DOHC, four valves per cylinder 12-valve DOHC
Displacement 1,987 cc 1,798 cc 1,987 cc 1,618 cc
Bore x stroke 80.5 x 97.6 mm 80.5 x 88.3 mm 80.5 x 97.6 mm (3.17 x 3.84 in.) 87.5 x 89.7 mm
Compression ratio 13.0:1 10.5:1
Horsepower 169 @ 6,600 rpm 138 @ 5,200 rpm 169 @ 6,600 rpm 300 @ 6,500 rpm
Torque 151 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm 105 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm 151 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm 295 lb-ft @ 3,250–4,600 rpm
Maximum boost pressure 26.3 psi
Ignition system Electronic, Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Fuel system Direct injection, port injection Direct injection, port injection Direct injection + port injection (D-4ST)
Recommended / required fuel 87-octane unleaded or higher Premium (91+ octane) required
Emissions certification California ULEV 70 LEV III, SULEV 30 LEV III ULEV70 / Tier 3 BIN70
EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy / combined) 32/41/35 (LE)
31/40/34 (SE, XSE)
53/46/50 (LE, XLE)
51/44/48 (LE AWD)
50/43/47 (SE)
47/41/44 (SE AWD)
32/41/35 (SE)
30/38/33 (XSE)
21/28/24 (iMT)
19/27/22 (DAT)
(manufacturer estimate)
0–60 mph 4.9 sec. (mfr. est., iMT and DAT)
Top speed 142.9 mph (electronically controlled)
Hybrid system
Hybrid system net horsepower 138 hp
Electric motor type Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Motor power output — front 70 kW (93 hp)
Motor power output — rear (AWD) 30 kW (40.2 hp)
Hybrid battery type Lithium-ion
Hybrid system voltage 600 volts maximum
Drivetrain
Layout / driveline Front-wheel drive (FWD) Front-wheel drive (FWD); electric on-demand AWD on LE AWD and SE AWD Front-wheel drive (FWD) GR-FOUR All-Wheel Drive System
Transmission type Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence (CVTi) Not printed in the Hatchback sheet (its drivetrain table lists FWD layout only) 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) with rev-matching, or 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) with paddle shifters
Differential type Front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials
Gear ratios — GR Corolla (iMT | DAT)
1st 3.538 | 4.435
2nd 2.238 | 2.809
3rd 1.535 | 1.933
4th 1.162 | 1.497
5th 1.081 | 1.266
6th 0.902 | 1.000
7th — | 0.793
8th — | 0.650
Reverse 3.831 | 3.590
Differential ratio, 1st–4th 4.058 | 3.329
Differential ratio, 5th / 6th / reverse 3.450 | 3.329
Chassis and suspension
Front suspension Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar MacPherson-type strut
Rear suspension Multi-link with rear stabilizer bar (SE, FX, XSE)
Torsion beam (LE)
Multi-link with stabilizer bar Multi-link with stabilizer bar and springs Double-wishbone-type multi-link
Stabilizer bar diameter (front / rear) 25.4 mm / 24.2 mm (SE, 16-in. wheels)
26.5 mm / 24.2 mm (XSE, 18-in. wheels)
26.5 mm / 23 mm
Steering type Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion Electric power steering (EPS), rack-and-pinion Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Overall steering ratio 13.5 (13.6 XSE with 18-in. wheels) 12.7:1
Turns, lock to lock 2.76 (2.65 XSE with 18-in. wheels) 2.44
Turning circle / radius 35.6 ft. curb to curb 35.6 ft. (with 16-in. wheels) 37.4 ft. curb to curb (XSE with 18-in. wheels) 5.5 m (18.0 ft.)
Brake system Electronically Controlled Brake system (ECB)
Front brakes Power-assisted ventilated disc, 10.8 in. Ventilated disc, 10.8 in. Power-assisted ventilated disc, 11.1 in. 4-piston aluminum fixed-caliper disc, 14.0 x 1.1 in.
Rear brakes Solid disc, 10.2 in. Solid disc, 10.4 in. 2-piston aluminum fixed-caliper disc, 11.7 x 0.7 in.
Parking brake Automatic electric parking brake Center hand-lever parking brake
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Wheels 16-in. wide-vent steel with covers (LE)
18-in. alloy, satin-black finish with machined accents (FX)
18-in. alloy, graphite finish (SE, XSE)
16-in. wide-vent steel with cover (LE, LE AWD)
16-in. 10-spoke alloy (XLE)
18-in. alloy, graphite-colored finish (SE, SE AWD)
16-in. alloy (SE)
18-in. bronze-finished alloy (Nightshade)
18-in. gloss-graphite alloy (XSE)
18-in. cast alloy, gloss-black 15-spoke (Core, Premium)
18-in. cast alloy, matte-black 15-spoke (Premium Plus)
Tire size P205/55R16 (LE)
P225/40R18 (SE, XSE)
P205/55R16 (LE, LE AWD, XLE)
P225/40R18 (SE, SE AWD)
205/55R16 (SE)
225/40R18 (Nightshade, XSE)
235/40R18
Tire type All-season Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Spare tire / wheel Spare tire Tire repair kit Spare tire (tire repair kit with the enhanced cargo-space configuration) Tire repair kit
Exterior dimensions (in.)
Wheelbase 106.3 103.9
Overall length 182.3 172.0 173.6
Overall width 70.1 70.5 72.8
Overall height 56.5 57.1 57.2 (w/o antenna)
58.2 (w/ antenna)
Tread width (front / rear) 60.3 / 61.0 60.3 / 60.4 60.3 / 60.8 62.6 / 62.6
Ground clearance 5.3 5.1 5.3
Coefficient of drag 0.35
Rear overhang 28.3
Interior dimensions (in. unless noted)
Seating capacity 5
Headroom (front / rear) 38.3 / 37.1 38.4 / 37.6
Legroom (front / rear) 42.0 / 29.9
Shoulder room (front / rear) 54.0 / 51.7 53.9 / 54.5
Hip room (front / rear) 53.0 / 43.9 53.9 / 45.5
EPA passenger / interior volume 88.6 cu. ft. 84.6 cu. ft.
EPA cargo volume 13.1 cu. ft. 17.8 cu. ft. behind the second row
23.0 cu. ft. with enhanced cargo space (tire repair kit replaces the spare)
17.8 cu. ft. behind the second row
EPA size class Midsize Cars Compact
Weights and capacities
Curb weight 2,955 lbs. (LE)
3,110 lbs. (SE)
3,150 lbs. (XSE)
2,850 lbs. 3,150 lbs. 3,274 lbs. (Core iMT) / 3,319 lbs. (Core DAT)
3,296 lbs. (Premium iMT) / 3,341 lbs. (Premium DAT)
3,303 lbs. (Premium Plus iMT) / 3,347 lbs. (Premium Plus DAT)
(preliminary)
Power-to-weight ratio 0.091 hp/lb. (Core iMT, Premium iMT)
0.090 hp/lb. (Core DAT, Premium Plus iMT)
0.089 hp/lb. (Premium and Premium Plus DAT)
Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal. 11.3 gal. 13.2 gal.
Engine oil capacity 5.4 US qt. (5.1 L)

S = Standard  ·  O = Option  ·  P = Package  ·  A = Available (colors)  ·  DAT = standard only with the DAT automatic  ·  = Not available  ·  n/a = row belongs to a different body style’s document

Four Toyota Product Information sheets combined, grouped by body style. 16 trims in all. Within each group only that body’s columns carry marks — the greyed “n/a” cells mean the row came from another document, not that the feature is unavailable. A blank cell in Toyota’s own grid is reproduced as an em dash. The GR Corolla’s six source configurations are collapsed to three grades, each available with either the standard 6-speed iMT manual or the 8-speed DAT automatic; the one row that differs by transmission is marked DAT.

2025 Toyota Corolla features and options across Sedan, Hybrid, Hatchback and GR Corolla
Feature Corolla Sedan Corolla Hybrid Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla
LE SE FX Edition XSE LE Hybrid SE Hybrid XLE Hybrid SE Nightshade XSE Core Premium Premium Plus
Corolla Sedan
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Black lug nuts Sn/an/an/a
Lowering springs Sn/an/an/a
Gray metallic sport side rocker panels Sn/an/an/a
FX-enhanced rear spoiler Sn/an/an/a
LED Daytime Running Lights and accent SSSn/an/an/a
Black front grille Sn/an/an/a
Color-keyed heated power outside Sn/an/an/a
Gray metallic sport side rocker panels and Sn/an/an/a
Sport mesh gloss-black front grille SSSn/an/an/a
Color-keyed outside door handles SSSSn/an/an/a
Two-tone exterior color* OOOn/an/an/a
LED headlights Sn/an/an/a
LED Daytime Running Lights Sn/an/an/a
18-in. satin black-finished alloy wheels accents and P225/40R18 tires Sn/an/an/a
Black heated power outside mirrors Sn/an/an/a
Black heated power outside mirrors with Monitor warning indicators Pn/an/an/a
16-in. steel wheels with covers and Sn/an/an/a
Color-keyed power outside mirrors Sn/an/an/a
Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna OSOn/an/an/a
Color-keyed heated power outside Monitor warning indicators PPSn/an/an/a
Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding PSn/an/an/a
LED taillights and stop lights SSSSn/an/an/a
16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires Pn/an/an/a
Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin SSSn/an/an/a
Single exhaust with dual chrome tips SSSn/an/an/a
Variable intermittent windshield wipers SSSn/an/an/a
Intermittent windshield wipers Sn/an/an/a
LED headlights with Daytime Running SSSn/an/an/a
Gray metallic sport side rocker panels and spoiler Sn/an/an/a
18-in. alloy wheels with graphite-colored P225/40R18 tires SSn/an/an/a
Blackout badging Sn/an/an/a
INTERIOR FEATURES
Orange accent stitching Sn/an/an/a
Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke with paddle shifters and audio, (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Departure Alert with Steering Assist Sn/an/an/a
Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke with audio, Multi-Information Display, free phone, voice-command, Full-Speed Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Assist controls SSn/an/an/a
Sport seats with sport fabric inserts with driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable front Sn/an/an/a
Sport seats with orange stitching and with 6-way adjustable driver’s seat and front passenger seat Sn/an/an/a
Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® voice command, Full-Speed Range Control, Lane Departure Alert with Sn/an/an/a
Metallic interior trim with chrome SSSn/an/an/a
Rear window defogger with timer SSSSn/an/an/a
Day/night rearview mirror SSSSn/an/an/a
Overhead console with maplights SSSSn/an/an/a
Front and rear power windows with up/down SSSSn/an/an/a
60/40 split fold-down rear seat with two cup holders SSSSn/an/an/a
Smart Key System on front doors and Button Start, remote keyless entry system stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release PSSSn/an/an/a
Premium instrumentation cluster with tachometer, coolant temperature, 4.2-in. Information Display with customizable tripmeters, outside temperature, economy, cruising range, average speed, shift-position indicator; TPMS, Eco Mode touch 3-blink lane-change turn signal warning messages SSn/an/an/a
One 12V auxiliary power outlet SSSSn/an/an/a
Premium instrumentation cluster with tachometer, coolant temperature, 7-in. Cluster with customizable settings, outside temperature, current/average cruising range, average speed, elapsed indicator; TPMS, Eco Mode indicator, lane-change turn signal indicator, and SSn/an/an/a
Passenger-side glove compartment SSSSn/an/an/a
Center console with storage SSSSn/an/an/a
Multi-function in-key remote keyless lock, unlock, panic, and trunk-release Sn/an/an/a
Integrated backup camera with projected SSSSn/an/an/a
Two rear USB-C ports SSSSn/an/an/a
Heated driver and front passenger seats Sn/an/an/a
Two front cup holders SSSSn/an/an/a
Driver and front passenger sun visors vanity mirrors PSSSn/an/an/a
Two front USB-C ports SSSSn/an/an/a
Front- and rear-door storage pockets SSSSn/an/an/a
Two rear cup holders SSSSn/an/an/a
Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver’s adjustable front passenger seat Sn/an/an/a
Automatic engine shutoff SSSSn/an/an/a
Qi-compatible wireless smartphone PSSn/an/an/a
Power door locks with automatic locking SSSSn/an/an/a
Digital clock SSSSn/an/an/a
SofTex®-trimmed heated front sport seats inserts; 8-way power-adjustable driver’s adjustable front passenger seat Sn/an/an/a
Automatic climate control with dust and push-button controls SSSSn/an/an/a
PACKAGES
SE Convenience Package: Includes warning indicators on heated power with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert PPn/an/an/a
LE Convenience Package: Includes on front doors and trunk with Push remote keyless entry system with lock, trunk-release functions; Blind spot on color-keyed heated power outside Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Pn/an/an/a
LE Premium Package: Includes Smart front doors and trunk with Push Button keyless entry system with lock, panic release functions; 16-in. alloy wheels tires; blind spot warning indicators on heated power outside mirrors with Rear Alert; and Qi-compatible wireless charging Pn/an/an/a
SE Premium Package: Includes blind indicators on heated power outside signal indicators with Rear Cross-Traffic compatible wireless smartphone Digital Gauge Cluster; 10.5-in. Toyota Multimedia System; and power tilt/slide with sliding sunshade Pn/an/an/a
JBL® Premium Audio: Includes Premium Audio including amplifier and Pn/an/an/a
AUDIO MULTIMEDIA & CONNECTED
SERVICES OPTIONS BY GRADE
Nine-speaker JBL® Premium Audio amplifier and subwoofer On/an/an/a
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® Android AutoTM compatibility, SiriusXM® month trial subscription. SSn/an/an/a
10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android AutoTM compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. OSSn/an/an/a
Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network
SAFETY FEATURES
Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters SSSSn/an/an/a
Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple door beams SSSSn/an/an/a
Engine immobilizer SSSSn/an/an/a
Toyota Safety SenseTM 3.0 SSSSn/an/an/a
– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian SSSSn/an/an/a
light pedestrian detection and daytime SSSSn/an/an/a
– Lane Departure Alert with Steering SSSSn/an/an/a
detection with Sway Warning System SSSSn/an/an/a
– Auto High Beams SSSSn/an/an/a
– Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar SSSSn/an/an/a
– Dynamic Radar Cruise Control SSSSn/an/an/a
– Road Sign Assist SSSSn/an/an/a
– Lane Tracing Assist SSSSn/an/an/a
Driver and front passenger SSSSn/an/an/a
High-tensile-strength steel body panels SSSSn/an/an/a
Ten airbags -includes driver and front Airbag System, driver and front passenger airbags, driver knee airbag, front rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front airbags SSSSn/an/an/a
Electric Parking Brake SSSSn/an/an/a
Child-protector rear door locks SSSSn/an/an/a
Energy-absorbing collapsible steering SSSSn/an/an/a
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear PPPSn/an/an/a
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for anchors on outboard rear seats and seats SSSSn/an/an/a
Head-impact protection structure SSSSn/an/an/a
Hill Start Assist Control SSSSn/an/an/a
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; Locking Retractor and on all passenger belts SSSSn/an/an/a
Tire Pressure Monitor System SSSSn/an/an/a
AVAILABLE COLORS
Blueprint AAAn/an/an/a
Wind Chill Pearl* AAAn/an/an/a
Ice Cap with Midnight Black Metallic roof* AAAn/an/an/a
Ice Cap AAAn/an/an/a
Ruby Flare Pearl with Midnight Black Metallic roof* AAn/an/an/a
Ruby Flare Pearl* AAAn/an/an/a
Underground AAAn/an/an/a
Blueprint with Midnight Black Metallic roof* AAn/an/an/a
Wind Chill Pearl with Midnight Black Metallic roof* AAn/an/an/a
Classic Silver Metallic AAAn/an/an/a
Classic Silver Metallic with Midnight Black Metallic roof* AAn/an/an/a
Celestite with Midnight Black Metallic roof* AAn/an/an/a
Celestite AAAn/an/an/a
Underground with Midnight Black Metallic roof* AAAn/an/an/a
Midnight Black Metallic AAAAn/an/an/a
BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
Corolla Hybrid
EXTERIOR FEATURES
LED Daytime Running Lights and n/aSn/an/a
Black front grille n/aSSn/an/a
Color-keyed heated power outside n/aSn/an/a
Sport mesh gloss-black front grille n/aSn/an/a
Color-keyed outside door handles n/aSSSn/an/a
16-in. steel wheels with covers and n/aSn/an/a
Color-keyed power outside mirrors n/aSn/an/a
Color-keyed heated power outside Monitor warning indicators n/aPPSn/an/a
Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding n/aPPSn/an/a
LED taillights and stop lights n/aSSSn/an/a
16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 n/aPSn/an/a
Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin n/aSSSn/an/a
Single exhaust with dual chrome tips n/aSn/an/a
Variable intermittent windshield n/aSSn/an/a
Intermittent windshield wipers n/aSn/an/a
LED headlights with Daytime Running n/aSSSn/an/a
Gray metallic sport side rocker panels spoiler n/aSn/an/a
18-in. alloy wheels with P225/40R18 tires n/aSn/an/a
INTERIOR FEATURES
Sport seats with sport fabric inserts driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable n/aSn/an/a
Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering Information Display, Bluetooth® command, Full-Speed Range Control, Lane Departure Alert with n/aSn/an/a
Metallic interior trim with chrome n/aSn/an/a
Rear window defogger with timer n/aSSSn/an/a
Day/night rearview mirror n/aSSSn/an/a
Overhead console with maplights n/aSSSn/an/a
Front and rear power windows with up/down n/aSSSn/an/a
60/40 split fold-down rear seat with cup holders n/aSSSn/an/a
Smart Key System on front doors and Button Start, remote keyless entry stage unlock, panic, and n/aPSSn/an/a
Premium instrumentation cluster with tachometer, coolant temperature, Information Display with tripmeters, outside temperature, economy, cruising range, average shift-position indicator; TPMS, Eco touch 3-blink lane-change turn warning messages n/aSSn/an/a
One 12V auxiliary power outlet n/aSSSn/an/a
Passenger-side glove compartment n/aSSSn/an/a
Center console with storage n/aSSSn/an/a
Multi-function in-key remote keyless unlock, panic, and trunk-release n/aSn/an/a
Integrated backup camera with n/aSSSn/an/a
Two rear USB-C ports n/aSSSn/an/a
Heated driver and front passenger n/aSn/an/a
Two front cup holders n/aSSSn/an/a
Driver and front passenger sun visors vanity mirrors n/aPSSn/an/a
Two front USB-C ports n/aSSSn/an/a
Premium instrumentation cluster with tachometer, coolant temperature, Cluster with customizable settings, outside temperature, current/average cruising range, average speed, indicator; hybrid system power meter TPMS, Eco Mode indicator, one-touch turn signal indicator, and warning n/aPSn/an/a
Front- and rear-door storage pockets n/aSSSn/an/a
Two rear cup holders n/aSSSn/an/a
Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable adjustable front passenger seat n/aSn/an/a
Automatic engine shutoff n/aSSSn/an/a
Qi-compatible wireless smartphone n/aPSn/an/a
Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic with audio, Multi-Information [bluetooth] hands-free phone, Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, with Steering Assist controls n/aSSn/an/a
Power door locks with automatic n/aSSSn/an/a
Digital clock n/aSSSn/an/a
SofTex®-trimmed heated front seats; adjustable driver’s seat n/aSn/an/a
Automatic climate control with dust push-button controls n/aSSSn/an/a
Packages
SE Convenience Package: Includes warning indicators on heated power with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert n/aPn/an/a
LE Convenience Package: Includes on front doors and trunk with Push remote keyless entry system with unlock, panic, and trunk-release spot warning indicators on power outside mirrors with Rear n/aPn/an/a
LE Premium Package: Includes Smart front doors and trunk with Push keyless entry system with lock, panic release functions; 16-in. alloy wheels P205/55R16 tires; blind spot warning color-keyed heated power outside Cross-Traffic Alert; and smartphone charging n/aPn/an/a
SE Premium Package: Includes blind indicators on heated power outside signal indicators with Rear Toyota Audio Multimedia System; Cluster; Qi-compatible wireless charging; and power tilt/slide sunshade n/aPn/an/a
JBL® Premium Audio: Includes Premium Audio including amplifier n/aOn/an/a
AUDIO MULTIMEDIA & CONNECTED
OPTIONS BY GRADE
Nine-speaker JBL® Premium Audio amplifier and subwoofer n/aOn/an/a
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, wireless Apple Android AutoTM compatibility, month trial subscription. n/aSSSn/an/a
10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, Apple CarPlay® & Android AutoTM compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. n/aOSn/an/a
Safety Connect® – includes Assistance button, enhanced Assistance, Automatic Collision and Stolen Vehicle Locator. required after trial. 4G network
SAFETY FEATURES
Adjustable front shoulder anchors, seatbelt pretensioners with force n/aSSSn/an/a
Front and rear energy-absorbing impact door beams n/aSSSn/an/a
Engine immobilizer n/aSSSn/an/a
Toyota Safety SenseTM 3.0 n/aSSSn/an/a
– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian n/aSSSn/an/a
pedestrian detection and daytime n/aSSSn/an/a
– Lane Departure Alert with Steering n/aSSSn/an/a
detection with Sway Warning System n/aSSSn/an/a
– Auto High Beams n/aSSSn/an/a
– Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar n/aSSSn/an/a
– Dynamic Radar Cruise Control n/aSSSn/an/a
– Road Sign Assist n/aSSSn/an/a
– Lane Tracing Assist n/aSSSn/an/a
Driver and front passenger n/aSSSn/an/a
High-tensile-strength steel body n/aSSSn/an/a
Ten airbags – includes driver and Airbag System, driver and front airbags, driver knee airbag, front rear seat-mounted side airbags, and airbags n/aSSSn/an/a
Electric Parking Brake n/aSSSn/an/a
Child-protector rear door locks n/aSSSn/an/a
Energy-absorbing collapsible n/aSSSn/an/a
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) [bsm] with n/aPPSn/an/a
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers anchors on outboard rear seats and seats n/aSSSn/an/a
Head-impact protection structure n/aSSSn/an/a
Hill Start Assist Control n/aSSSn/an/a
3-point seatbelts for all seating Emergency Locking Retractor and Locking Retractor on all passenger n/aSSSn/an/a
Tire Pressure Monitor System n/aSSSn/an/a
AVAILABLE COLORS
Blueprint n/aAAAn/an/a
Wind Chill Pearl* n/aAAAn/an/a
Ice Cap n/aAAAn/an/a
Ruby Flare Pearl* n/aAAAn/an/a
Underground n/aAAAn/an/a
Classic Silver Metallic n/aAAAn/an/a
Celestite n/aAAAn/an/a
Midnight Black Metallic n/aAAAn/an/a
BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY
Corolla Hatchback
EXTERIOR FEATURES
STANDARD)
Black heated power mirrors with turn n/an/aOSOn/a
Integrated LED fog lights n/an/aSn/a
18-in. graphite-colored alloy wheels n/an/aSn/a
LED taillights n/an/aSSSn/a
Automatic High Beams (AHB) n/an/aSSSn/a
Color-keyed front lower grille surround n/an/aSSn/a
16-in. alloy wheels with P205/55R16 n/an/aSn/a
Color-keyed rear diffuser surround n/an/aSSSn/a
Gloss-black front upper grille surround n/an/aSSSn/a
Color-keyed heated power outside indicators n/an/aSSn/a
Single exhaust n/an/aSSn/a
Color-keyed outside door handles n/an/aSSSn/a
Color-keyed roof n/an/aSSn/a
LED headlights and LED Daytime auto on/off feature n/an/aSSSn/a
Black front lower grille surround n/an/aSn/a
18-in bronze-finished alloy wheels with n/an/aSn/a
Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin n/an/aSSn/a
Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna n/an/aOSOn/a
Midnight Black Metallic roof* n/an/aOSOn/a
Black rear spoiler n/an/aOSOn/a
Variable intermittent windshield wipers n/an/aSSSn/a
Blind Spot Monitor w/Rear Cross-Traffic n/an/aOOSn/a
Blackout badging n/an/aSn/a
Engine undercover, floor undercover n/an/aSSSn/a
Single exhaust with dual n/an/aSn/a
Color-keyed rear spoiler n/an/aSSn/a
INTERIOR FEATURES
Sport Mode n/an/aSSSn/a
Front console tray, rear console box, n/an/aSSSn/a
ISO-FIX Child Restraint System (CRS) outboard rear seating positions (left n/an/aSSSn/a
7 in. digital gauge cluster with odometer, outside temperature, fuel information, current/average fuel empty, average speed, trip distance scheduled maintenance, compass, and n/an/aSn/a
Premium leather-trimmed with paddle shifters and audio, (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls n/an/aSSSn/a
Smart Key System remote keyless entry Button Start n/an/aSSSn/a
One 12V auxiliary power outlet n/an/aSSSn/a
Active Cornering Assist n/an/aSSSn/a
Two USB 2.0 charging ports n/an/aSSSn/a
Covered center console, armrest, and n/an/aSSSn/a
Qi-compatible wireless smartphone n/an/aOOSn/a
Automatic climate control n/an/aSSn/a
Electric Parking Brake n/an/aSSSn/a
Brake Hold function n/an/aSSSn/a
Fabric sport seats with 6-way seatback pocket; 4-way adjustable with seatback pocket n/an/aSSn/a
Power windows with one-touch auto n/an/aSSSn/a
SofTex®-trimmed heated front sport inserts; 8-way power-adjustable bolsters and seatback pockets; 4-way passenger seat with sport bolsters and n/an/aSn/a
Dual zone automatic climate control n/an/aSn/a
60/40 split fold-down rear seats with cup holders n/an/aSSSn/a
Top tether anchor n/an/aSSSn/a
4.2-in. Multi-Information Display (MID) outside temperature, fuel economy and current/average fuel economy, speed, trip distance with timer, TPMS, maintenance, compass, and warning n/an/aSSn/a
Vehicle speed-sensing Electric Power n/an/aSSSn/a
PACKAGES
SE Package-includes Blind Spot Cross-Traffic Alert with turn signal Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) n/an/aPPn/a
Enhanced cargo space n/an/aOOOn/a
Two-tone roof (black roof) n/an/aOSOn/a
AUDIO MULTIMEDIA & CONNECTED
SERVICES OPTIONS BY GRADE
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android AutoTM compatibility, and SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription. See toyota.com/connected- services for details. n/an/aSSSn/a
JBL® Premium Audio including eight speakers and amplifier n/an/aSn/a
Audio including six speakers n/an/aSSn/a
Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
SAFETY FEATURES
Anti-theft system with engine n/an/aSSSn/a
Child-protector rear door locks and control n/an/aSSSn/a
Ten airbags – includes Advanced and front passenger dual stage driver knee airbag, passenger seat rear side curtain airbags, and rear n/an/aSSSn/a
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) n/an/aSSSn/a
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear n/an/aPPSn/a
Toyota Safety SenseTM 3.0: n/an/aSSSn/a
– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian n/an/aSSSn/a
– Lane Departure Alert with Steering n/an/aSSSn/a
– Auto High Beams n/an/aSSSn/a
– Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar n/an/aSSSn/a
– Road Sign Assist n/an/aSSSn/a
– Lane Tracing Assist n/an/aSSSn/a
– Proactive Driving Assist n/an/aSSSn/a
– Daytime and low-light pedestrian n/an/aSSSn/a
3-point seatbelts for all seating Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all n/an/aSSSn/a
Front and rear energy-absorbing n/an/aSSSn/a
Driver and front passenger seats n/an/aSSSn/a
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) n/an/aSSSn/a
Energy-absorbing collapsible steering n/an/aSSSn/a
Star Safety SystemTM – includes Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop n/an/aSSSn/a
Side-impact door beams n/an/aSSSn/a
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for lower anchors on outboard rear seats n/an/aSSSn/a
AVAILABLE COLORS
Inferno n/an/aAAn/a
Midnight Black Metallic n/an/aAAAn/a
Classic Silver Metallic n/an/aAAn/a
Finish Line Red with Midnight Black n/an/aAAn/a
Classic Silver Metallic with Midnight roof* n/an/aAAAn/a
Finish Line Red* n/an/aAAn/a
Magnetic Gray Metallic with Midnight roof* n/an/aAAn/a
Ice Cap n/an/aAAn/a
Blue Crush Metallic with Midnight Black n/an/aAAn/a
Blue Crush Metallic n/an/aAAn/a
Wind Chill Pearl with Midnight Black n/an/aAAAn/a
Magnetic Gray Metallic n/an/aAAn/a
Wind Chill Pearl* n/an/aAAn/a
BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
GR Corolla
8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) with paddle shifters — available on every grade in place of the standard 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) with rev-matching n/an/an/aAAA
EXTERIOR FEATURES
18-in. x 8.5-in. matte-black 15-spoke cast wheels n/an/an/aS
Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin n/an/an/aSS
18-in. x 8.5-in. gloss-black 15-spoke cast wheels n/an/an/aSS
Gloss-black front grille with GR badge and functional air ducts n/an/an/aSS
Matte-black front grille with GR badge functional air ducts n/an/an/aS
Red-painted brake calipers and GR logo n/an/an/aSSS
Sub radiator – enhances engine cooling performance n/an/an/aOS
Hood bulge and functional gloss-black air n/an/an/aS
Auto on/off LED headlights and LED Running Lights n/an/an/aSSS
Forged carbon-fiber roof n/an/an/aS
Color-keyed roof n/an/an/aSS
Matte-black roof-mounted shark-fin n/an/an/aS
Widened front and rear fender flares n/an/an/aSSS
Gloss-black front fender vent and GR n/an/an/aSSS
Side rocker panel with debossed n/an/an/aSSS
Gloss-black power outside mirrors with signal indicators n/an/an/aSSS
Color-keyed rear spoiler n/an/an/aSS
Gloss-black rear spoiler n/an/an/aS
Gloss-black rear bumper lower cover with functional air vents n/an/an/aSS
Matte-black rear bumper lower cover functional air vents n/an/an/aS
Triple exhaust with brushed stainless n/an/an/aSSS
LED taillights n/an/an/aSSS
INTERIOR FEATURES
Gray stitched interior accents n/an/an/aSS
Red stitched interior accents n/an/an/aS
GR-FOUR AWD select dial for power and Gravel n/an/an/aSSS
12.3-in. digital Digital Gauge Cluster with animation, AWD mode, turbo pressure, indicators, odometer, outside trip information, current/average fuel empty, average speed, trip distance with scheduled maintenance, and compass n/an/an/aSSS
Brin Naub® and synthetic gray stitching and GR-badged headrests; driver’s seat with seatback pocket; 4-way passenger seat with seatback pocket n/an/an/aS
Brin Naub® and synthetic red stitching and GR-badged headrests; driver’s seat with seatback pocket; 4-way passenger seat with seatback pocket n/an/an/aS
Fabric sport seats with gray stitching and headrests; 6-way adjustable driver’s seat; front passenger seat n/an/an/aS
GR leather-trimmed, tilt/telescopic sport including audio, Multi-Information hands-free phone and voice-command n/an/an/aSSS
GR engine start/stop button n/an/an/aSSS
Aluminum sport pedals n/an/an/aSSS
Leather-trimmed shift knob n/an/an/aSSS
Smart Key System remote keyless entry Button Start n/an/an/aSSS
Single-zone automatic climate control n/an/an/aS
Dual zone automatic climate control n/an/an/aSS
Power windows with one-touch auto n/an/an/aSSS
Heated front seats and steering wheel n/an/an/aSS
60/40 split fold-down rear seats with holders n/an/an/aSSS
One 12V auxiliary power outlet n/an/an/aSSS
Two USB 2.0 charge ports n/an/an/aSSS
Glove box n/an/an/aSSS
Qi-compatible wireless charging with full n/an/an/aSS
AUDIO PACKAGES BY GRADE
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six CarPlay® & Android Auto compatibility, trial. n/an/an/aS
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, Audio with amplifier, wireless Apple compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial. n/an/an/aSS
CONNECTED SERVICES BY GRADE
SAFETY & CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Front and rear Parking Sensors n/an/an/aSS
Star Safety SystemTM – includes Traction Control, 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake force Distribution, Brake Assist, and n/an/an/aSSS
Ten airbags – includes Advanced Airbag front passenger dual stage airbags, front airbag, passenger seat cushion airbag, airbags, and seat-mounted side airbags n/an/an/aSSS
Toyota Safety SenseTM 3.0 n/an/an/aSSS
– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian n/an/an/aSSS
– Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar n/an/an/aSSS
– Lane Departure Alert with Steering n/an/an/aSSS
– Auto High Beams n/an/an/aSSS
– Road Sign Assist n/an/an/aSSS
– Lane Tracing Assist n/an/an/aSSS
– Proactive Driving Assist n/an/an/aDATDATDAT
Rearview camera with parking aid lines n/an/an/aSSS
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear n/an/an/aSSS
Variable intermittent windshield wipers n/an/an/aSSS
Variable intermittent rear windshield n/an/an/aSSS
Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer n/an/an/aSSS
Tire Pressure Monitor System n/an/an/aSSS
Driver and front passenger n/an/an/aSSS
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; Locking Retractor and all passenger belts n/an/an/aSSS
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for anchors on outboard rear seats n/an/an/aSSS
Child-protector rear door locks and n/an/an/aSSS
Energy-absorbing collapsible steering n/an/an/aSSS
Side-impact door beams n/an/an/aSSS
AVAILABLE EXTERIOR COLORS
Black n/an/an/aAAA
Ice Cap n/an/an/aAAA
Supersonic Red* n/an/an/aAAA
Heavy Metal* n/an/an/aAA
BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY

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Model-Year Changes: 

2026: A new 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model debuts.
2025: A new FX trim is added, while the Nightshade exits. A 10.5-inch touchscreen is made optional across the trim range.
2024: No changes.
2023: The Corolla gets a mid-cycle refresh with updated styling. The 1.8-liter engine and manual transmission option are dropped, leaving the more powerful 2.0-liter as the Corolla’s standard engine. The Corolla L trim is discontinued.
2022: New Apex and Nightshade editions debut.
2021: New equipment includes rear-seat airbags, engine start/stop, and Android Auto. Rear cross-traffic alert joins the options list.

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11th Generation: 2014-2019

2025 Toyota Corolla on the road.

Toyota’s 2018 Corolla Product Information sheet, six trims: L, LE, LE Eco, XLE, SE and XSE. Every specification reads straight across all six. Where the source states a figure for a group of trims rather than one, the cell spans exactly those trims. The SE is offered with either the CVTi-S automatic or a 6-speed manual, and the cells that differ between the two name them inline.

n/a gears a single-range CVTi-S does not have (printed as “—–” in the source). 6MT 6-speed manual. CVTi-S continuously variable transmission with intelligent Shift.

2018 Toyota Corolla specifications by trim
Specification L LE LE Eco XLE SE XSE
Engine
Type, materials 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder DOHC in-line 16-valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); aluminum alloy block and head 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder DOHC in-line 16-valve with Valvematic technology; aluminum alloy block and head 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder DOHC in-line 16-valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); aluminum alloy block and head
Valve train 4-valve per cylinder with Dual VVT-i 4-valve per cylinder with Valvematic 4-valve per cylinder with Dual VVT-i
Displacement 1,798 cc
Bore x stroke 3.17 x 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 10.0:1 10.7:1 10.0:1
Horsepower 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm 140 hp @ 6,100 rpm 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 128 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm 126 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm 128 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Ignition system Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Fuel system Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
Emission certification ULEV-II California LEV3 ULEV-II
EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / highway / combined mpg) CVTi-S: 28/36/32 (16-in. wheels)
CVTi-S: 28/35/31 (17-in. wheels)
6-speed manual (SE): 27/35/30
CVTi-S: 30/40/34 (15-in. wheels)
CVTi-S: 29/38/33 (16-in. wheels)
CVTi-S: 28/36/32 (16-in. wheels)
CVTi-S: 28/35/31 (17-in. wheels)
6-speed manual (SE): 27/35/30
Drivetrain
Layout Front-wheel drive
Transmission type CVTi-S
6-speed manual (SE)
CVTi-S CVTi-S
6-speed manual (SE)
Gear ratio — 1st CVTi-S 2.480–0.396  |  6MT 3.538 CVTi-S 2.480–0.396 CVTi-S 2.480–0.396  |  6MT 3.538
Gear ratio — 2nd CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 1.913 CVTi-S n/a CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 1.913
Gear ratio — 3rd CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 1.310 CVTi-S n/a CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 1.310
Gear ratio — 4th CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 0.971 CVTi-S n/a CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 0.971
Gear ratio — 5th CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 0.714 CVTi-S n/a CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 0.714
Gear ratio — 6th CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 0.619 CVTi-S n/a CVTi-S n/a  |  6MT 0.619
Gear ratio — reverse CVTi-S 2.604–1.680  |  6MT 3.333 CVTi-S 2.604–1.680 CVTi-S 2.604–1.680  |  6MT 3.333
Differential ratio CVTi-S 4.761  |  6MT 4.214 CVTi-S 4.761 CVTi-S 4.761  |  6MT 4.214
Chassis and body
Front suspension Independent MacPherson strut
Rear suspension Torsion beam
Stabilizer bar diameter (front / rear) 0.94 / 0.79 in.
Steering type Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Overall steering ratio 17.8:1
Turns, lock to lock 3.19
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb) 35.6 ft.
Front brake type Ventilated disc
Front brake diameter 10.8 in.
Front swept area 208 sq. in.
Rear brake type Drum Solid disc
Rear brake diameter 9.0 in. 10.2 in.
Rear swept area 78 sq. in. 168 sq. in.
Parking brake Center hand brake
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Standard
Wheel size 15 x 6.0 in. (steel, for L and LE Eco)
16 x 6.5 in. (steel, and available alloy, for LE and LE Eco)
17 x 7.0 in.
Tire size P195/65 R15
P205/55 R16
P215/45 R17
Tire type All-season steel belted radial
Spare tire / wheel Temporary
Exterior dimensions
Wheelbase 106.3 in.
Overall length 183.1 in.
Overall width 69.9 in.
Overall height 57.3 in.
Tread width — front 60.3 in. (15-in. wheels)
59.8 in. (16-in. wheels)
59.8 in. (17-in. wheels)
Tread width — rear 60.4 in. (15-in. wheels)
59.9 in. (16-in. wheels)
59.9 in. (17-in. wheels)
Ground clearance 6.7 in.
Coefficient of drag 0.29 0.28 0.29 0.30
Interior dimensions
Seating capacity 5
Headroom (front / rear) 38.3 / 37.1 in. (w/o moonroof)
38.0 / 37.1 in. (w/ moonroof)
Legroom (front / rear) 42.3 / 41.4 in.
Shoulder room (front / rear) 54.8 / 54.8 in.
Hip room (front / rear) 53.0 / 43.9 in.
EPA passenger volume 97.5 cu. ft. (w/o moonroof)
97.1 cu. ft. (w/ moonroof)
EPA cargo volume 13.0 cu. ft.
Weights and capacities
Curb weight 2,840 lbs. 2,870 lbs. 2,850 lbs. 2,870 lbs. 2,860 lbs. (6MT)
2,885 lbs. (CVTi-S)
Maximum towing weight 0 lbs.
Fuel capacity 13.2 gal.
Engine oil 4.4 qt.
Cooling system 5.8 qt.

Toyota’s 2018 Corolla Product Information sheet, seven configurations: L, LE, LE Eco, XLE, SE CVT, SE 6MT and XSE. The 2018 sheet lists features as cumulative prose per trim rather than as a mark grid, so this table applies the sheet’s own “in addition to or in place of” rule and distinguishes cells the sheet prints (S) from cells that follow from that rule (I). The sheet lists no factory options for L or SE 6MT, and its factory-option descriptions are cut off at the page edge in the source PDF.

S standard — listed under this trim in the source. I standard by inheritance — carried up by the sheet’s “in addition to or in place of” rule and not restated. O available as a factory option or package. not standard on this trim, or superseded on it by another item in the table.

2018 Toyota Corolla features by trim
Feature L LE LE Eco XLE SE CVT SE 6MT XSE
Exterior
Bi-LED headlights S I I
Multi-LED headlights with LED Accent Lights S I I I
LED daytime running lights integrated into the headlamp S I I
LED daytime running lights integrated into the bumper S I I I
Rear combination taillights with LED backup lights S I I I
Bold front fascia with Black Metallic grille S I I I
Sporty front fascia with gloss-black mesh-pattern grille S I I
Color-keyed power outside mirrors S
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors S S I
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators S I I
Color-keyed outside door handles S I I I I I I
15-in. styled steel wheels and P195/65 R15 tires S
15-in. steel wheels with wheel covers and P195/65 R15 tires S
16-in. Wide Vent steel wheels and P205/55 R16 tires S
16-in. Machined Alloy wheels with dark accents and P205/55 R16 tires S
16-in. Machined 15-Spoke Alloy wheels (LE Premium Package) O
16-in. Machined Alloy wheels with P205/55 R16 tires (LE Eco Premium Package) O
17-in. Machined Alloy wheels with black-painted accents and P215/45 R17 tires S I I
Rear spoiler S S I I
Chrome-tipped exhaust S I I
Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade O S S S
Intermittent windshield wipers S
Variable intermittent windshield wipers S I I I I I
In-glass AM/FM antenna S I I I I I I
Interior and convenience
Air conditioning with dust and pollen filter S
Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter and push-button controls S S I I I I
Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver’s seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat S
Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver’s seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket S S
Premium fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver’s seat with SofTex-trimmed sport bolsters and sport fabric inserts; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with sport bolsters and seatback pocket S S
SofTex-trimmed 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket S S
Driver and front passenger heated seats S S
Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors S I I I I I I
Integrated backup camera with projected path S I I I I I I
60/40 split fold-down rear seat S
60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cupholders S S I I I I
Cruise control S I I I I I I
Normal and Sport driving modes S I
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth hands-free phone voice-command controls S I I
Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth hands-free phone, voice-command, DRCC and LDA w/ SA controls S I S I
Instrumentation cluster with speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and compact LCD (coolant temperature, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range, TPMS, eco-indicator, 3-blink lane-change signal, warning messages) S
Instrumentation cluster with 3.5-in. monochrome TFT Multi-Information Display (customizable settings, average speed, elapsed time, shift-position) S S
Premium instrumentation cluster with chrome-plated gauges and 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display, including shift-position S S I
Premium instrumentation cluster with chrome-plated gauges and 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display, without shift-position S
Metallic interior trim with chrome interior door handles and color-keyed door-panel piping S S I I I I
Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and trunk-release, and remote illuminated entry S S S
Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry with lock, two-stage unlock panic and trunk-release S S S
Power door locks with automatic locking feature S I I I I I I
Power windows with driver’s-side one-touch up/down S I I I I I I
Rear window defogger with timer S I I I I I I
Day/night rearview mirror S I I I I I I
Overhead console with map lights S I I I I I I
Center console with storage compartment S I I I I I I
Passenger-side glove compartment S I I I I I I
Front and rear door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders S I I I I I I
One 12V auxiliary power outlet S I I I I I I
USB 2.0 port S I I I I I I
Two front cup holders S I I I I I I
Digital clock S I I I I I I
Audio and multimedia
Entune Audio — Entune Multimedia Bundle: 6.1-in. touch-screen, AM/FM CD player (MP3/WMA), 6 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone, phone-book access and music streaming via Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free S S S S
Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App — Entune Multimedia Bundle: 7-in. high-resolution touch-screen, AM/FM CD player, 6 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone, phone-book access and music streaming via Bluetooth, Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App, Siri Eyes Free, SiriusXM All Access Radio with 3-month trial, Gracenote album cover art, HD Radio with traffic and weather in major metro areas O O S O S S
Entune Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite — Entune Multimedia Bundle (7-in. high-resolution touch-screen), Siri Eyes Free, Entune App Suite, HD Radio, HD predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay (the sheet’s full description is clipped at the page edge) O O
Safety and security
Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Auto High Beams, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control S S S S S S S
STAR Safety System — Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Smart Stop Technology S S S S S S S
Eight airbags — driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, passenger seat-cushion airbag, front and rear side curtain airbags S S S S S S S
Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats S S S S S S S
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts S S S S S S S
Adjustable front shoulder anchors; driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters S S S S S S S
LATCH — lower anchors on outboard rear seats, tether anchors on all rear seats S S S S S S S
Child protector rear door locks S S S S S S S
Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column S S S S S S S
Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams S S S S S S S
Head impact protection structure S S S S S S S
High tensile strength steel body panels S S S S S S S
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) S S S S S S S
Engine immobilizer S S S S S S S
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) S S S S S S S
Factory option packages
LE Premium Package — Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation; 16-in. Machined 15-Spoke Alloy Wheels and… (clipped at the page edge in the source) O
LE Premium Package with Moonroof — contents of the LE Premium Package plus power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding su… (clipped) O
LE Eco Premium Package — Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation; 16-in. Machined Alloy Wheels and P205/… (clipped) O
SE Premium Package — Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation; Smart Key System on front doors and trunk wit… (clipped) O
Entune Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite… (clipped) O O
Available exterior colors
Exterior colors (the sheet does not restrict any color by trim) Black Sand Pearl • Barcelona Red Metallic • Slate Metallic • Classic Silver Metallic • Blue Crush Metallic • Super White • Blizzard Pearl • Falcon Gray Metallic • Galactic Aqua Mica
Basic limited warranty coverage
Comprehensive 3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain 5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion perforation 5 years / unlimited mileage
ToyotaCare Complimentary maintenance plan with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota: 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, covering all normal factory scheduled service, plus 24/7 roadside assistance

Model-Year Changes:

2019: The sedan is unchanged, but a new hatchback model debuts this year.
2018: No changes.
2017: Toyota’s Safety Sense-P comes standard, adding adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and avoidance, lane departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights. The 4-speed automatic gets the ax.
2016: The Entune audio system gains Siri Eyes Free.
2015: Minor visual updates are the only notable changes.

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10th Generation: 2009-2013  

2011 Toyota Corolla in gray

The 2010 Corolla brochure’s specifications page, five grades: Corolla, LE, XLE, S and XRS. Every specification reads straight across all five, and a cell spanning several grades is one figure the brochure prints for all of them. The XRS carries the 2.4-liter engine; every other grade carries the 1.8-liter.

NA the brochure’s own mark for a configuration that grade does not offer — for example the manual transmission on LE and XLE, or a moonroof on the Corolla grade. ECT-i electronically controlled transmission with intelligence.

2010 Toyota Corolla specifications by grade
Specification Corolla LE XLE S XRS
Mechanical and performance
Engine — 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve dual VVT-i 4-cylinder; 132 hp @ 6000 rpm; 128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Standard NA
Engine — 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder; 158 hp @ 6000 rpm; 162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm NA Standard
Emissions rating — Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II) Standard
Transmission — 5-speed manual overdrive Standard NA Standard
Transmission — 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with intelligence (ECT-i) Available Standard Available NA
Transmission — 5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with intelligence (ECT-i) NA Available
Body construction Unitized body
Drivetrain Front engine, front-wheel drive
Suspension Independent MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear, with front and rear stabilizer bars (XRS adds a sport strut tower brace)
Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS): power-assisted rack-and-pinion with electronic power assist
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb 35.6 ft. 36.3 ft.
Brakes Power-assisted ventilated front disc / rear drum (rear disc brakes on XRS); 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) with off switch Standard
Exterior dimensions (in.)
Overall height 57.7
Overall width 69.3
Overall length 178.7
Wheelbase 102.4
Track (front / rear) 60.3 / 60.4 59.8 / 59.9
Minimum running ground clearance 5.8 5.3
Interior dimensions, front / rear (in.)
Head room (with moonroof) 38.8 / 37.2 38.8 / 37.2
(37.9 / 37.1)
Shoulder room 54.8 / 54.6
Hip room 53.0 / 43.9
Leg room 41.7 / 36.3
Seating capacity 5
Weights and capacities
Curb weight (lb.), manual / automatic 2,723 / 2,745 NA / 2,745 NA / 2,811 2,767 / 2,822 2,877 / 2,965
EPA passenger volume without moonroof 92.0 cu. ft.
EPA passenger volume with moonroof NA 90.7 cu. ft.
Luggage capacity 12.3 cu. ft.
Towing capacity 1,500 lb.
Fuel tank 13.2 gal.
Tires
Standard size P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P215/45R17
Available size NA P205/55R16 NA
Standard type All-Season
Spare Temporary
EPA mileage estimates (mpg city / highway)
Manual 26 / 35 NA 26 / 35 22 / 30
Automatic 26 / 34

The 2010 Corolla brochure’s features grid, packages and options, and color combinations, across all five grades: Corolla, LE, XLE, S and XRS. The marks are the brochure’s own — it prints a full standard/optional grid, so nothing in this table is inferred. Colors are shown per grade because two of the eight are restricted to the Corolla, LE and XLE grades.

S standard. O optional. P available as part of an option package. O/P both a stand-alone option and part of a package on that grade. A paint color available on that grade. not available. Superscripts are the brochure’s disclaimers: 9 requires the Power Package, 10 requires the Sport Package.

2010 Toyota Corolla features, options and colors by grade
Feature Corolla LE XLE S XRS
Exterior
Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) S S S
Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and black housing S S
Integrated front fog lamps S S
Color-keyed rear deck spoiler O/P S
Intermittent windshield wipers S S S S
Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle S
Power remote-controlled outside mirrors S
Color-keyed power remote-controlled outside mirrors S S S S
Heated outside mirrors P P P P P
Color-keyed outside door handles S S S S S
Color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers, sport side rocker panel moldings and rear mudguards S S
Blackout front grille S S S S S
15-in. steel wheels with P195/65R15 tires and full wheel covers S S
16-in. steel wheels with P205/55R16 tires and full wheel covers S S
16-in. alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires O O O/P
17-in. alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires S
Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade O O O O
Instrumentation and interior trim
Multi-information display with outside temperature, instant fuel economy, average fuel economy, driving range, average speed and travel distance since start S S S S S
Instrumentation: amber-illuminated speedometer, tachometer with LCD odometer and twin tripmeters; coolant temperature, fuel level and outside temperature gauges S S
Instrumentation: Optitron meters with white-silhouette speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level gauges; digital odometer and twin tripmeters with outside temperature display S
Instrumentation: Optitron sport meters with speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level gauges; digital odometer and twin tripmeters with outside temperature display S S
Airbag, seatbelt, low fuel level, door-ajar, battery, check engine, oil pressure, Electric Power Steering, brake, Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System, Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control warning lights S S S S S
Digital clock S S S S S
Wood-grain-style interior trim S
Metallic-style interior trim S S S
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel S S S S S
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls S S
Leather-trimmed shift knob P S
Cruise control O O O O/P S
Audio and navigation
AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability, auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and four speakers S S
AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability, auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and six speakers S S S
AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability, auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and six speakers O O O O O
JBL AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3/WMA playback capability, XM Satellite Radio enabled, auxiliary audio jack, hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth wireless technology and eight speakers in six locations (440 watts maximum output), with steering wheel-mounted audio and hands-free controls O O9, 10 O9
Touch-screen DVD navigation system O O O
Seating, storage and comfort
Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable front seats S S S S S
Unique sport fabric seats S S
Driver’s seat height adjuster S S S S S
Leather-trimmed seats and headrests, molded leather door trim, shift knob, leather-covered center console with sliding armrest and front seat heaters P9, 10 P9
60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat S S S S S
Passenger-side dual glove compartments S S S S S
Center console with storage S S S S
Sliding center console with card holder S P P
Front and rear door pockets with integrated bottle holder S S S S S
Cup holders (two front and two rear) S S S S S
Two 12V auxiliary power outlets S S S S S
CFC-free air conditioning with air filter S S S S S
CFC-free automatic climate control system with air filter O
Heavy-duty electric rear window defogger with timer S S S S S
Locks, windows and mirrors
Power door locks with shift-activated locking feature (shift-activated locking on automatic transmission models) S S S S
Power windows with driver-side auto-down feature S S P P
Day/night rearview mirror S S
Day/night rearview mirror with mounted maplights S S S
Remote trunk release with cancel feature and trunk lamp S S S S S
Remote fuel-filler door and hood releases S S S S S
Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, trunk-release, panic and remote illuminated entry features O S P P
Safety and security
Driver front airbag and front passenger airbag with Advanced Airbag System S S S S S
Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags S S S S S
Active front headrests S S S S S
4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist S S S S S
Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) S S S S S
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with auto on/off feature S S S S S
Center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) S S S S S
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) with off switch S S S S S
Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones S S S S S
Side-impact door beams S S S S S
Energy-absorbing steering column S S S S S
Head-impact protection structure S S S S S
High-tensile-strength steel body panels S S S S S
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters S S S S S
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for outboard rear seating positions only S S S S S
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR) for all front and rear passenger seatbelts; Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver’s seatbelt S S S S S
3-point rear seatbelts for all rear positions S S S S S
Driver and front passenger 3-point seatbelts with adjustable shoulder anchors S S S S S
Child-protector rear door locks S S S S S
Trunk-entrapment release S S S S S
Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer S S S S S
Packages and stand-alone options
All-Weather Guard Package — heavy-duty heater with rear-seat heater duct, anti-chipping tape and heated power remote-controlled outside mirrors O O O O O
Power Package — power windows with driver-side one-touch down and remote keyless entry system with in-key transmitter O O
Sport Package — 16-in. alloy wheels with P205/55R16 steel-belted radial tires, rear deck spoiler, power windows with driver-side one-touch down, remote keyless entry system with in-key transmitter and cruise control O
Leather Trim Package — leather-trimmed seats and headrests, molded leather door trim, leather-covered center console with sliding armrest and front seat heaters (adds a leather-trimmed shift knob on S; the shift knob is already standard on XRS) O9, 10 O9
16-in. alloy wheels with P205/55R16 steel-belted radial tires O O O
Cruise control O O O O
Remote keyless entry system with in-key transmitter O
Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade O O O O
AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability and six speakers O O O O O
JBL AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with XM Satellite Radio enabled, auxiliary audio jack, Bluetooth hands-free phone capability and eight speakers in six locations (440 watts maximum output) O O9, 10 O9
Touch-screen DVD navigation system with AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability and six speakers O O O
Rear deck spoiler O
CFC-free automatic climate control system with air filter O
Exterior colors and interior combinations
Black Sand Pearl — Dark Charcoal (S, XRS); Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE, XLE) A A A A A
Desert Sand Mica — Bisque (Corolla, LE, XLE) A A A
Blue Streak Metallic — Dark Charcoal (S, XRS) or Ash (Corolla, LE, XLE) A A A A A
Magnetic Gray Metallic — Dark Charcoal (S, XRS); Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE, XLE) A A A A A
Capri Sea Metallic — Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE, XLE) A A A
Classic Silver Metallic — Dark Charcoal (S, XRS) or Ash (Corolla, LE, XLE) A A A A A
Barcelona Red Metallic — Dark Charcoal (S, XRS); Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE, XLE) A A A A A
Super White — Dark Charcoal (S, XRS); Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE, XLE) A A A A A
Limited warranty coverage
Basic 36 months / 36,000 miles — all components other than normal wear and maintenance items
Powertrain 60 months / 60,000 miles — engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, seatbelts and airbags
Rust-through 60 months / unlimited miles — corrosion perforation of sheet metal
Emissions Coverages vary under Federal and California regulations; see the applicable Warranty and Maintenance Guide
Toyota Care Complimentary 2-year or 25,000-mile maintenance plan with 24/7 roadside assistance, covering normal factory scheduled service for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first

Model-Year Changes:

2013: No significant changes.
2012: The base L and LE trims get more standard equipment and an available audio unit with Bluetooth.
2011: The Corolla gets revised styling and drops the XRS and XLE trims.
2010: The Corolla gains standard traction and stability control.

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The Corolla Early Years: Generations One through Nine (1969 to 2008)

2006 Toyota Corolla in red.

Nine Generations

Toyota Corolla: 1969–2008
Gen 1 1969–1970

U.S. debut three years after production began. Bare-bones: 60 hp, a manual gearbox, almost no options.

Gen 2 1971–1974

More room for rear passengers, stronger engines, and an automatic transmission on the order sheet.

Gen 3 1975–1978

Body styles multiply—liftback and fastback coupe join in. Fuel crunch turns thrift into record sales.

Gen 4 1979–1983

Sharper, boxier styling with upgraded engines and suspension. A hit with young first-time buyers.

Gen 5 1984–1987

Final split between front- and rear-drive (GT-S). Range spans plain commuter to genuinely quick coupe.

Gen 6 1988–1992

Peak enthusiast era: 16-valve GT-S coupe, independent suspension, nicer cabins, even all-wheel drive.

Gen 7 1993–1997

The sporty variants disappear. What’s left is a quiet, thrifty, bulletproof sedan—and a global sales giant.

Gen 8 1998–2002

A mild reskin of Gen 7 and the low point for character. Frugal engines, modest power, adequate interiors.

Gen 9 2003–2008

Grows enough to crowd the Camry, borrowing its 2.4-liter four along the way.

Graphic: Chris Teague

Should You Buy a Used Toyota Corolla? 

The Toyota Corolla is one of the best pre-owned vehicles on the market. It offers a strong blend of value, reliability, and comfort, though it’s worth noting that the car retains its value better than many competitors, which can make used Corolla prices higher than expected. 

Is the Toyota Corolla Reliable? 

The Corolla has an excellent reputation for reliability and longevity. Even older models going back 10 or more years hold up better than rival models from brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, and Nissan. The Corolla’s uncomplicated design and carryover mechanical components help minimize repair costs. However, the Corolla is not perfect, and it has experienced some issues and recalls. For the major ones, you can see a complete list on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. 

Used Toyota Corolla Model Years to Avoid 

The most problematic years span 1998 through about 2008. Early models suffered from oil consumption issues, while Corolla models from the mid- to late-2000s had engine, transmission, and suspension issues.

What Kind of Gas Mileage Does the Corolla Get?

Before 2014, most Corolla generations returned a combined fuel economy rating of around 30 mpg, with manual models doing slightly better. Fuel economy improves a few mpg after 2015, with the LE Eco averaging about 34 mpg. The most fuel-efficient current Corolla is the hybrid model, which touts a 50-mpg combined fuel economy figure.

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