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2012 Toyota Corolla consumer reviews

$16,130 starting MSRP
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(110 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.7
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second corolla in 3 years

the 2012 le corolla is a smoother ride than the 2009. the stereo is far better. In my opinion the seats are more comfortable and you get blue tooth. however it isnt voice activated. You have to hit a button to set it up. In my 2009 it had auto head lights extremely disappointed the 2012 doesnt have it. It does have intermittant wipers. For the money you cant beat it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best compact car

It is the best car in its segment. Very smooth to drive, high mileage and has more features available for lesser price than comparable cars like civic. Just sit in it and you will feel how comfortable seats are. I love my corolla. I think this is the reason I had to wait at my dealer to get one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Only con is no power my next car will have 6 cylinders. Other than that it looks great runs great. I love my Corolla !!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The Best Car

I just bought this car and after driving it for few days, I think this is the best car in its segment. If you realize its meant for family and to save money on gas. I did research on different cars before buying it and I read only bad reviwes by professional reviewers. I think if they also start praising it like us customers, nobody would buy any other car. Most impressive about this vehicle is the comfort and durability you experience while driving. In addition, this vehicle comes with world class safety features.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Corolla 2012

This is my first car. I am very happy with my purchase. The car is comfortable and very easy to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Not what I expected from Toyota!!

My 2012 Corolla S (Red color) is beautiful on the outside!!!! The almost candy Red color is beautiful but I am very disappointed with the lack of comfort on the inside!!! THE HEAD RESTS are curved forward TOO MUCH that your head is bent forward the whole time you are driving!!! For people with bad backs, its is aggonizing!!! TALK ABOUT A STIFF NECK!!!!!!!!! The sound system is awsome!!! Good souround sound and well positioned!!! Volume and CD selection controls are on the steering!!! Bought mine without sunroof because over the years the rubber will get hard and crack and start leaking!!! Just like your tires, they dryrott and start to crack!!! Most of us don't keep the car that long but I do!!!! Its a small car so truck and rear space is tight!!! THE HEADLIGHT ARE AWSOME!!! Very good lighting going down the road!!! I have a 2008 Corolla S and is rides so smooth and you reall can't feel the bumps!!! This 2012 Corolla S rides real rough!!! You feel everything!!!! I AM VERY SHOCKDED!!!! YOU WOULD THINK THAT THE NEWER MODELS WOULD BE MORE COMFORTABLE!!!!! NOT SO!!!! THE AUTO MIRROW ADJUSTMENT IS VERY VERY POORLY LOCATED (BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL). IT SHOULD BE WHERE THE WINDOW CONTROLLS ARE LOCATED!!!! INCONVIENT WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED NOW!!!! TOTAL EVALUATION!!!! VERY UNCOMFORTABLE RIDE!!! MY NECK WAS IN PAIN, YOU COULD FEEL THE BUMPS ON THE ROAD AND THE STEERING WAS TOO SENSITIVE!!!! THAT'S RIGHT!!! THE STEERING WAS TOO SENTIVE, YOUR HEARTBEAT PULSE ON YOUR HAD WOUILD MAKE IT WONDER ON THE ROAD!!! I MADE A BIG MISTAKE IN BUYING A TOYOTA COROLLA!!! I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A HONDA CIVIC!!! BETTER QUALITY, BETTER PERFORMANCE, AND BETTER REPUTATION AND VERY RELIABLE!!!!! OH WELL, MY MISTAKE!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Driving my new Toyota Corolla LE

After several weeks of window shopping for a new vehecle, I finally settled for a 2012 Toyota Corolla LE. What is most impressive about this vehicle is the comfort and durability you experience while driving. In addition, this vehicle comes with world class safety features that is second to none. This gives me ease of mind when driving with my wife and kids. Talk about gas milleage - this vehicle gives you supper high gas milleage especially on the highway. I most certainly would recommend this vehicle to anyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First new car

The 2012 Corolla S provides excellent value with great gas mileage and reasonable performance. The car is comfortable to drive and easy to maneuver. We have had the car only two months and 3000 local miles (already), and it is perfect. The only minor complaint is we have not found a light to indicate when the windshield washer fluid is running low.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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still new

400 miles so far. Still new. My last car went 241,500 miles (not a Corolla). But I hope to get this car as far or further; we'll see! And so far it is a great car! Speed and acceleration, perfectly satisfactory. I'm 6'4" and tall from the waist up. Head room good. (I cannot fit in a lot of cars!) Seat comfort and driving comfort: Very good. Rear seat: as good as any, better than some. Fold down, with trunk access - cool! Accesories: Radio, cd, telephone capability, USB port, super sound: for an old guy like me, wow! Very good h-rated tires. Road manners, handling, ride: very good. I have a friend who got a BMW 3-series, a whole different car. But in the long distance race for total miles, I'll win. In maintenance and gas costs, I'll win. In insurance and tax costs, I'll win. In purchase price, I won. In every category that's remotely reasonable, I win. In car envy from others, he wins. In looks from babes, he wins (but he's married with two children). In passsenger comfort, I win(!). His car will do 145 mph. I cannot safely drive any car faster than 80 mph (and probably neither can you!) Everyone knows that the Toyota Corolla is one of the best cars in the world in every category that makes any sense. What else do you want?!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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COrolla I luv u soo much :)

corolla is the best car in the world i luv u corolla i luv u :) :-* i purchase corolla 2012 executive SR:65,000

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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