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great car if not for the glitches
p.d.keith, 04/11/2017
2017 Toyota Corolla iM 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Took delivery of car after dark and on drive home was surprised at how poor headlights were compared to Corolla sedan...not even in same ballpark.Otherwise performance,handling,comfort,quietness,etc.,surpasses sedan. Overall I enjoy driving this im more than previously owned corollas. Biggest caveat as reflected in above ratings is ongoing intermittent but continuing issues with safety sense features.Master warning goes off every few days with no message...pre-collision warning sounds with driving straight road and no traffic .go figure...seems problems were more prevalent in cold weather,but still persist even on 80 degree day. I am aware of difficulty for dealer to diagnose problem when not present at time of observation , but am concerned that it may take awhile for service depts to get up to speed on software,firmware,technical issues as this is first year for these features on corolla.Meanwhile its unnerving to be enjoying a drive only to be interrupted flashing lights and warning buzzers.Adjusting pre-collision sensitivity has no effect.Other glitches have included back-up camera going blank while going backwards. On the plus side fuel econ is much greater than expected...average close to 40 mpg overall...just hope that this wont be reliability headache .
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Nice Cruiser
Bandido, 02/01/2017
updated 03/29/2021
2017 Toyota Corolla iM 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Nice driving car. Lower gears excellent for stop and go traffic. Can hang in second gear. Very broad torque curve. Can accelerate to freeway speeds in 3rd gear. Top gear acceleration in 6th is impressive. The engine turns 3000 rpm @ 75. Very easy to hit triple digits. Very quiet and composed on the freeway. Suspension soaks up dips, very stable - no wandering over uneven roadway. Seats are comfy and the auto temp control is a real plus. Surprising room in the boot. I donated my old minivan but saved a large box for storing things. Fits in the back of the IM with space to spare. People in the back seat like the center armrest. This car is a great value we love to take on trips. August 7, 2017 Love, love, love this car. Great cruiser. Very good fuel economy for dense urban traffic. Second gear is a nice creeper gear. Lots of shifting, but then there's very good performance. Have already seen triple digits and its very stable. Love the convenience features like automatic headlights, auto temp control and nice stereo. Feel like I got a great deal on a really nice car. September 24, 2018 Gets over 30 mpg on freeway. 26 mpg average since new (per digital read-out) in urban traffic. Can short shift to save gas, start in second gear or just coast on the downhills. Still lovin' this vehicle. Owned it three years and still lovin' it. Had to take some trips and the freeway performance is very nice. Dusted a Honda Civic SR. No cajones. Mileage since day 1 is almost 28 mpg living in San Francisco. Have seen almost 40 mpg after a freeway stop and fill, staying under 65 mph. No complaints. Plan to keep for the duration. Just paid it off! Mileage holding steady @ 28 mpg in city driving. Wish the car had start-stop. The euro version is so equipped. MPG would be near 30. Not much more to add. Well built car, got a great price. I keep cars at Least ten years and 100,000 miles and this car will make it easy.
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A surprisingly good car
GLW, 11/14/2017
updated 06/18/2018
2017 Toyota Corolla iM 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
It's a Corolla, which means reliability and resale value are great. It's made in Japan, and I've found through experience that that's a plus. It has the practicality of a hatchback but the styling and handling of a sportier car. I've been surprised by how well it handles -- also by the number of standard features, including backup camera, lane change monitoring, forward collision monitoring, automatic headlights (with manual override), decent audio system, dual control heating/cooling system, bluetooth, USB port, height-adjustable driver's seat, sporty low profile tires with nice looking alloy wheels . . . and more. I like the analog speedometer and tachometer. Other reviewers are correct in saying that it's not a particularly powerful car, but with the manual transmission, power is sufficient (and the manual is more fun to drive). Gas mileage is good, though not as good as some other small cars. The CVT gets considerably better gas mileage than the manual, mostly because the manual doesn't have a really tall 6th gear -- at 75 mph the manual (6th gear) is turning at 3000 rpm while the CVT is at 2000 (I drove a CVT as a rental car.) So, it's not a performance car, but it handles very well, and it lasts forever. Not a bad tradeoff. Downsides? I'm 5'10" and I find that getting in and out of the car is less comfortable than on other cars I've owned due to the car's low profile -- you sit low and the car itself has sporty low ground clearance. The driver's seat lacks lumbar support (I use a small pillow to compensate). The lane change monitoring system uses a sensor housed in a small enclosure mounted behind the rear-view mirror -- this has a minor but negative effect on how much of a panorama you get out the windshield. The forward collision avoidance system works well, but lane change monitoring is overly sensitive, even though it can be adjusted. The automatic headlight option works ok, though it has trouble at night managing the brights. The 6 speed manual's clutch/accelerator coordination requires more practice than usual to get used to because the accelerator is a bit over sensitive and the clutch's friction point a bit narrow -- I'm guessing the accelerator is designed for the CVT. This affects manual shifting dexterity somewhat -- not a deal breaker, but something to notice. The 6 speed manual transmission is ok, though not as slick shifting as, for example, a Mazda 3 (I've compared them). For the money, I think the car is very good. If you want to spend $5,000 to $10,000 more, you can get better performance, but nothing will beat the Corolla IM in mechanical reliability or resale value. For $17,300, it's a great car.
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Love at first drive hoping for LTR
Detroit Girl, 04/02/2017
updated 04/28/2025
2017 Toyota Corolla iM 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
A decent discount at Toyota led me to consider this along with others in the class (Fit, Focus, Cruze)... I'm very happy with my decision, I'm just loving this car. What I don't like was hardly a deal breaker - it doesn't come with Sirius, but I just attached the kit and use the auxiliary port. No CD but that is more common now in new cars as you can use a USB stick. There is also some useless entertainment app installed, but I use what I want and the sound quality is great for this sporty, cute car. It’s my first CVT and I was wary about some reviews on performance which I can’t relate to – the acceleration is more than adequate for me on highways and surface streets, and the ride is incredibly smooth, especially for the price of this car. I’ve already had to drive in snow, rain and strong winds and it has handled the conditions very capably. As others noted, you’ll likely turn off the lane departure alert. The display is intuitive, though I wish they had a digital speed/mph display setting in the center one. Don’t expect the fuel economy of a Prius, but it’s fairly good – I’ve gotten about 36 mpg. First hatchback I’ve had in a long time and LOVE the convenience of being able to carry big stuff without needing a big car! I got the “pop” spring green color - more like yellow - and hope I love that color a long time because I’d really like this to be my dependable little ride for years to come. 10K update: still love this car. Things that have bugged me are the glare on the media display in sunlight (can't read), lack of mph reading in media display by steering wheel (my sw placement blocks some of the speedometer). Wish it had remote start - dealership said warranty would be voided by aftermarket install. But I love the size, comfort, mileage and features of this car and feel I made the right choice. 66+K update: I still own this car. Low mileage due to local commuting and I think I'll have this at least another few years. Only maintenance done, expensive windshield replacement from road hazard. Rust starting, not major except by hatch door handle. No regrets I went with this.
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I just purchased my second one
Douglas Lower, 11/05/2017
2017 Toyota Corolla iM 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
On my first purchase of the car, I have been very satisfied with it. It is a very comfortable traveling car. I wish they could put these seats in the Prius and Rav 4. I tried the Prius again on a test drive, I could not handle the lack of lumbar support. I tried other Toyotas without power seats and the same problem surfaced. I spotted another Corolla IM on the lot, the only one left, and purchased it. Again great non power seats. The first one I paid 16,800., this one only 16,100. The only difference being all weather floor mats on the first purchase. I purchased all weather floor mats on the internet for this one., about $150. The resale value is great on these vehicles when you look it up. I have not had any issues with my first purchase, it has been trouble free. I have not experienced any issues with the Safety Sense System, and I have mine set on high sensitivity. We have all types of weather in Seattle and it does not seem to effect it. I did buy another manual transmission, so I cannot give an evaluation on the CVT automatic, I have never had a chance to drive one. I really enjoy the manual transmission. I find these vehicles very pleasant, especially out on the road, they are quiet and smooth. I thought I would miss a CD player or Satellite Radio, but that has not been the case, I just use Pandora or the HD radio. The Bluetooth and nice speakers do the job with my phone. The reliability and quality keep me coming back. I like the practicality of the hatchback. The 1.8 engine is perfect with the manual, I do not think I would want a larger engine. I had the larger engine in my TC and XB and the gas mileage suffered. If I was speed racer I would be looking elsewhere. I just want common sense transportation that is safe and reliable and practical and has a good resale value and good looking. This meets that criteria.
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