2017 Toyota Corolla iM review
Toyota Corolla iM highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Nice list of standard features
- Comfy front seats
- Versatile hatchback
Cons
- Slow acceleration
- Advanced driver-assistance tech not available
- Poor rear visibility
Mileage (EPA estimate)
27 city, 35 highway, 30 combined
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Compact yet versatile
If you live in a city, park on crowded streets, or want flexible cargo options but don't want an SUV, the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM is a great place to start. This compact hatchback has some nice standard features — including automatic high beams and a leather-wrapped steering wheel — as well as a comfortable interior. With a five-door set-up, you'll be able to drop the rear seats and fit larger cargo items, but with the seats up, you'll still have plenty of room for golf clubs or luggage. So, if you're looking for compact yet versatile, the iM has you covered.
All Toyota Corolla iM years
- 2018
- 2017
Toyota Corolla iM photos
5 reasons to buy the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM
1. Flexible cargo capacity
If you like the idea of a liftgate — and the ability to load things up to the roof — but don't want a full-fledged SUV, the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM is a great option. With the rear seats up, the compact hatch has 20.8 cu-ft of cargo volume, which is larger than most compact sedans. If you need more space, you can drop the rear seats completely or take advantage of the 60/40 split-fold seats to hold a rear seat passenger or two as well as cargo.
2. Fuel sipper
The 2017 Toyota Corolla iM has a 137-hp, 1.8L four-cylinder engine with either an automatic or manual transmission. This is a decent amount of power for a vehicle of this size, but if you're concerned about pain at the pump, you'll be delighted to know that the iM gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg or 31 mpg in combined driving, depending on which transmission you get.
3. Unexpected details
The 2017 Toyota Corolla iM is an entry-level, economy-class car with a mono-spec interior. But even so, it has a high level of standard amenities you might not expect at this level. Things like an acoustic layer windshield help keep the cabin quiet, and heated power-folding side mirrors are an added benefit on cold winter mornings. Other high-level amenities include auto on/off lights, automatic high beams, dual automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and cruise control.
4. Very parkable
The 2017 Toyota Corolla iM is just 170.5 inches long. This, along with a good turning radius, makes it easy to parallel park on tight city streets, but it will also fit in compact parking lots and garages. As a bonus, there is a standard rearview camera, which is helpful if you like to back into your parking spaces.
5. Road-trip worthy
If you take regular road trips, you'll be looking for comfy seats and the ability to play your own tunes. Thankfully, the 2017 Toyota Corolla fits the bill. Though this is pre-Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, you'll be able to stream audio from your phone via Bluetooth® or wired-in connection. Add that to the comfortable cloth seats, flexible cargo space, and fuel-sipping powertrain, and all you have to do is buckle up and go.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Toyota Corolla iM an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Corolla iM 2nd out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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Base 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Pioneer Sound System
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Navigation System
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.8L
Horsepower
137
Torque (ft-lbs)
126
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
102.4"
Overall length
170.5"
Width
69.3"
Height
58.1"
Leg room
F 41.6"/R 32.7"
Head room
F 39.7"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P225/45HR17
Rear tires
P225/45HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Toyota Corolla iM FAQ
The 2017 Toyota Corolla iM Base offers 28 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway. It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
The Toyota Corolla iM received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Corolla iM as 1 out of 46 among Compact Car
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