The five-seat Corolla sedan is Toyota’s entrant in the compact-car segment. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Mazda3 and Honda Civic. New for 2013 For 2013, the Corolla gets a new front grille, and the midlevel LE trim adds a chrome-accented beltline and grille. Exterior In an era of increasingly daring styling in the compact-car segment, the Corolla’s design is bland in comparison. The S trim adds ground effects, fog lights, a rear spoiler and 16-inch alloy wheels for a sportier appearance. Exterior features include:
Fifteen- or 16-inch wheels
Power side mirrors, locks and windows
Daytime running lights
Optional moonroof
Interior The Corolla has room for five people with its front bucket seats and a three-place rear bench. A 60/40-split folding backseat is standard. Interior features include:
Standard air conditioning
Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Standard CD stereo with MP3 jack
Available navigation radio with a 6.1-inch touch-screen, HD Radio with iTunes tagging, iPod connectivity, Bluetooth audio streaming and Entune
Fabric upholstery
S trim has unique steering wheel, gauges and sport seats
Under the Hood The Corolla is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that pairs with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Front disc and rear drum brakes are standard. Mechanical features include:
132-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 128 pounds-feet of torque
Engine uses regular gas
Safety All Corollas come with an electronic stability system and traction control. Additional standard safety features include:
