Toyota Corolla Overview

Toyota's Corolla compact sedan is available in three trim levels: Base, LE and S. All trims share the same engine, a 1.8-liter VVT-i inline 4-cylinder making 132 hp. The XRS trim, with its larger 2.4-liter engine, is no longer available for 2011, nor is the more luxurious XLE. Buyers can opt for either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy measures 28 city/35 highway mpg with the 5-speed or 26 city/34 highway mpg with the automatic. This used to be a benchmark for the segment, but compact cars from Chevrolet, Ford, Honda and Hyundai now see better gas mileage.

Corolla owners have come to expect excellent reliability, comfort, safety and resale value. The Corolla earned a 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick award, performing admirably in front, side, rollover, and rear crash tests. Seating 5, the sedan packs 12.3 cubic feet of trunk space.