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• Introduced in 1968, the Toyota Corolla was an attempt to capture the vast American automobile market and overcome the image that Japanese vehicles were of low quality. Over the next 40 years, the Corolla emerged as a reliable, cost-effective car and one of the top selling vehicles in automotive history.

• Fast Facts

  1. Class: Economy, CompactConsumer Guide Auto: Toyota Corolla
  2. Engines: JB car pages: Toyota Corolla Specs
     1.8L 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valves VVT-i
     2.4L 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valves VVT-i
  3. Power (hp @ rpm):
     132 @ 6,000; 158 @ 6,000
  4. Torque (lb-ft @ rpm):
     128 @ 4,400; 162 @ 4,000
  5. Transmissions:
     5-speed manual
     4-speed automatic
     5-speed automatic
  6. Fuel Efficiency (City / Hwy mpg):
     22 - 27 / 30 - 35
  7. MSRP: $15,250 - 18,760JB car pages: Toyota Corolla Reviews & Prices

• Reviews

  • "Now in its tenth generation, the compact Toyota Corolla is the best-selling nameplate in automotive history. And with good reason: This is the quintessential economy car. It's small, inexpensive, fuel-efficient and reliable."—EdmundsEdmunds: Toyota Corolla Review

  • "Younger and older buyers alike appreciate low purchase and operating costs, and previously Corollas have proven reliable and not an expensive insurance proposition."—New Car Test DriveNew Car Test Drive: 2009 Toyota Corolla Review

  • "The Toyota Corolla is a practical sedan that by way of its myriad configurations can be used for virtually any application. It keeps up with urban traffic, offers good maneuverability, delivers decent fuel economy, and makes a strong argument in any non-emotional automotive purchase."—JB car pagesJB car pages: 2009 Toyota Corolla Review

• Competitors

  • Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Dodge Caliber
  • Ford Focus
  • Honda Civic
  • Hyundai Elantra
  • Kia Spectra
  • Mazda3
  • Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Nissan Sentra
  • Subaru Impreza
  • Volkswagen Jetta

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