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2017 Toyota Corolla review

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Toyota Corolla highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Comfortable seats and rear legroom
  • Revised ergonomics are user-friendly
  • Ample driver-assistance tech

Cons

  • Underpowered engine
  • Clunky infotainment system
  • Disconnected driving dynamics

Mileage (EPA estimate)

27 city, 35 highway, 30 combined

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What is new for the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

  • The Corolla is available in a variety of new trims, including the 50TH Anniversary Edition, SE, XLE, and XSE.
  • The LE Eco Plus, LE Plus, LE Premium, S, S Plus, S Premium, and Special Edition trims have been discontinued for 2017.
  • Corolla trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment this year.
  • The LE Eco trim now comes with Sunroof(s), Alloy Wheels, Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The LE trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The L trim now comes with Cruise Control, Rear View Camera, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The LE Eco Premium trim now comes with Cloth Seats as standard equipment.

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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Toyota Corolla

1. Great track record

If you're looking for a sedan that has proven its merits, the 2017 Toyota Corolla is an excellent option. The Toyota Corolla regularly tops CarMax rankings, appearing on the 10 best sedans for 2022 and 21 most reliable cars for 2022 lists. Millions of people love driving their Corollas, and that says a lot.

2. Room for family and friends

The 2017 Toyota Corolla has a spacious back seat with more than 40 inches of legroom. That's helpful whether you're transporting kids in car seats or heading out with your long-legged friends. Once you sit in the back of the Corolla, you'll understand why SUVs aren't the only spacious rides for families.

3. Plenty of driver aids

Every 2017 Corolla comes standard with Toyota's suite of driver-assistance features. That means even on the base trim, you'll have lane-keep assist, lane departure alert, emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and radar cruise control. We can all appreciate a little more support behind the wheel, and the 2017 Toyota Corolla offers it.

4. Available 50th Anniversary Edition

The Toyota Corolla celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017, but you're the one who gets the present. The available 50th Anniversary Edition has enhanced styling inside and out, including specialized color options, 17-inch alloy wheels, contrasting interior accents, and special badging. If you want a 2017 Corolla that feels particularly sleek and stylish, look for the Anniversary Edition.

5. Lots of options

One reason the Corolla appeals to so many people is its wide array of options. Whether you're looking for leather seats, a sunroof, a rear spoiler, or the ability to choose between Sport and Eco driving modes, the 2017 Corolla has it. So many variables mean you can find the 2017 Toyota Corolla that's perfect for you.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

Based on customer reviews, the 2017 Toyota Corolla is a great car for people who are looking for a basic car that will be used for commutes, errands, and other general runs. It has excellent gas mileage and a nice style and feel to it.
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RepairPal gave the Toyota Corolla an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Corolla 1st out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Toyota Corolla features and specs

LE Eco Premium 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Entune
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control

Drive Wheels

2WD

Engine size

1.8L

Engine type

Gas

Transmission

Automatic

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