Vehicle Overview The Corolla is available in Base, S, LE, XLE and sporty XRS trim levels. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Mazda3 and Honda Civic.
New for 2010 For 2010, the Corolla comes with an electronic stability system and traction control as standard equipment.
Exterior The sedan sports bump-strip-free doors that give the car a smooth look. S and XRS models are marketed as sport-oriented Corollas and receive special exterior styling elements, like a chin spoiler, rocker panels and a trunklid spoiler.
Available 15-, 16- or 17-inch wheels
Power mirrors
Daytime running lights
Optional sunroof
Rear spoiler (standard on XRS, optional on S)
Interior The Corolla has room for five people with its front bucket seats and a three-place rear bench.
Available cloth or leather seating surfaces
Available simulated wood or metallic trim
Standard air conditioning
Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Available power windows, locks and keyless entry
Optional six- or eight-speaker audio system
Available navigation system
Under the Hood The Corolla’s base engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder, paired to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The XRS has a more powerful 2.4-liter four-cylinder, mated to either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission, which can be manually shifted when placed in the “S” position.
The XRS also comes with a sport-tuned suspension, which includes a front strut tower brace. Four disc brakes are standard on the XRS, while other Corollas come with a front-disc/rear-drum setup.
132-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 128 pounds-feet of torque
158-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 162 pounds-feet of torque
Five-speed manual transmission
Four- or five-speed automatic transmission
Safety For 2010, all Corollas come with an electronic stability system and traction control standard.
