Looking for a great sedan that has a sensible blend of space, fuel economy and value? The 2017 Toyota Corolla might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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JOSH SADLIER: This is automotive editor Josh Sadlier with an Edmunds Expert Rundown of the 2017 Toyota Corolla. The Corolla gets some front end work done for 2017. It's got new LED headlights, for example. But let's be honest, the Corolla has never been about visual excitement or really any other kind of excitement. If you buy a Corolla, you're looking for dependability over time and good resale value when you're ready to get rid of it. Those are qualities that Corolla has always delivered and continues to deliver for 2017. Carrying over is the LE ECO model, which is an outlier for the Corolla. It gets a different engine that makes a little more power and gets better fuel economy. 38 miles per gallon on the highway, to be specific. Other Corollas do pretty well on fuel economy as well. Get about the same power output too. Stepping inside the Corolla, you get standard back seat space for the class. You can fit some normal-sized adults back there. But the adults in front might have to work with you a little bit on their seat position. Up front, you can see that Toyota took some risks with the dashboard design for the current Corolla. Touchscreen in the middle of the dash, sporty gauges, some interesting visual flares, especially by Toyota's historical standards. The bottom line, if you're shopping for a small sedan is it's all about your personal priorities. If you're just looking for a reputation for reliability and that Toyota resale value, the Corolla is a great pick. If you're looking for a little more excitement, however, we'd steer you towards the Mazda 3, Ford Focus, or the excellent Honda Civic. For more Edmunds Expert Rundowns, click the link to subscribe.
The 2017 Toyota Corolla is the current offering in a model legacy spanning more than 50 years. Continuously in production since 1966, the Corolla has evolved through 11 generations, sold 43 million units and claims the title of best-selling model of all time.
Despite its long-lived success, the Corolla's no-frills approach gets little love from car critics who are quick to dismiss this workhorse for its less-than-inspiring driving experience. But the latest offering to the lineage feels fresh and well-styled: certainly the nicest Corolla to date. The ride is smooth. The cabin is spacious, with upgraded upholstery and far more rear legroom than most compact sedan options. A 6.1-inch touchscreen and easy-to-use infotainment system are standard.
Toyota has updated the front-end design to feature new LED headlights. Upgraded safety technologies throughout are central to the 2017 Corolla's appeal. Toyota presents drivers with a full range of safety features as standard equipment on all 2017 Corolla trims, including a rearview camera, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with steering assist and automatic high beams. The Toyota Safety Sense P system is a noteworthy safety offering of a caliber not frequently found standard on even luxury sedans.
The 2017 Toyota Corolla is available in seven trim levels: L, LE, LE Eco, XLE, SE, SE 50th Anniversary edition and XSE. Starting with the base L trim, Toyota includes a lot of features standard for the money. The LE adds convenience features like keyless entry and heated mirrors. The LE Eco maximizes fuel efficiency while the XLE maximizes luxury upgrades. The SE and XSE levels are the "sporty" offering (though we use the term loosely) and the SE 50th Anniversary edition honors Corolla's legacy with specialized badging, wheels and upholstery.
EPA-estimated fuel economy ranges from 30 to 34 mpg combined. Automatic models with 17-inch wheels achieve 31 mpg combined (28 city/35 highway) while the Corolla LE Eco tops out the range with 34 mpg combined (30 city/40 highway).
The Corolla's adequate power and speed will work just fine for a highway commute but it accelerates slower than its competitors and will never wow with the gas pedal. Steering is sluggish and soft suspension swallows up road feel. If you really love to drive and you want a car that is responsive, then you'll find yourself agreeing with the critics: There are simply other fuel-friendly compact sedans out there that are more fun to drive.
However, like its predecessors, the 2017 Corolla does what it was designed to do and it does the integral things well. If you toss in the Corolla's long-standing reputation for good resale, then it is a strong contender in the compact sedan class. It may be a modest pick, but the Corolla's down-to-earth mix of fuel efficiency, interior space and competitive pricing have proven it a wise one over the years. If you're considering a 2017 Toyota Corolla, let Edmunds help find the perfect one for you.
2017 Toyota Corolla Overview
The 2017 Toyota Corolla is offered in the following submodels: Sedan. Available styles include LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT), SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT), and L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT). Corolla models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Corolla comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic. The 2017 Corolla comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2017 Toyota Corolla?
2017 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
The 2017 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $21835. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) is trending $1222.5 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1222.5 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $20612.5.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) is 5.6% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) 2017 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
The 2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $20133. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) is trending $1006 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1006 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $19127.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) is 5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) 2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
The 2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $20054. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) is trending $982 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $982 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $19072.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) is 4.9% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) 2017 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Toyota Corolla and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Corolla featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2017 Toyota Corolla? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Toyota Corolla and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Corolla a 3.8 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Corolla.
Vehicle SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
Review I read all the reviews before purchase and I am really happy with this car. It is a great value. The safety features that come standard are awesome. I like the radar-responsive cruise control for highway commuting, as well as the lane alert. The design of the car is such that there are very few blind spots. The seat is very comfortable, and it is just comfortable to drive. The turning radius is great and it is very responsive. I live in a city with hills and I love the hill assist feature--no rolling back! It is also great for city parking. The temperature control and sound system are wonderful. The gas mileage is fantastic! And this is a car which holds its value and comes with years of mainteance support, keeping the mainteance costs lows. The only two areas that could be improved are consistent with what the fancy car reviewers say: 1) it could go from 0 to 60 a little faster. That being said, it is consistent with other value cars that I have driven. No better but no worse. 2) The gear shifts in lower gears are a little louder than they could be. There are quieter cars out there. But overall this is car is a great value! I needed a car at a good price, that would hold its value, had great fuel efficiency, high safety standards and low maintenance costs. This car wins in all those categories. And it is fun to drive. The bonus for us is that the trunk is big enough to take the two kids camping, and the 60/40 split means one person can sit in the back seat and we can still haul longer items. Very pleased!
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Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla safe? The 2017 Toyota Corolla earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, IIHS Small Overlap Front Test Results, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 5.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
MPG
2017 toyota corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded 32 combined MPG 28 city MPG/36 highway MPG
2017 toyota corolla SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded 31 combined MPG 28 city MPG/35 highway MPG
2017 toyota corolla L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded 32 combined MPG 28 city MPG/36 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2017 Toyota Corolla?
Available Toyota Corolla 2017 Submodel Types: Sedan
Available Toyota Corolla 2017 Trims: LE, SE, S Plus, S, L, LE Plus, XSE, XLE, CE, S Premium, LE Eco, Base, LE Premium, Special Edition, DX, 50th Anniversary Special Edition, LE Eco Plus, S Special Edition, VE, LE Special Edition, LE Eco Premium, LE Eco w/Premium Package, XRS
Exterior Colors: Black Sand Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Slate Metallic, Barcelona Red Metallic, Super White, Falcon Gray Metallic, Galactic Aqua Mica, Blue Crush Metallic, Blizzard Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Brown Sugar Metallic, 4Evergreen Mica, Nautical Blue Metallic, Silver Streak Mica, Indigo Ink Pearl, Desert Sand Mica, Blue Streak Metallic, Lunar Mist Metallic, Phantom Gray Pearl, Tropical Sea Metallic, Sandy Beach Metallic, Black Cherry Pearl, Impulse Red, Impulse Red Pearl, Black, Capri Sea Metallic, Hot Lava, Sandrift Metallic, Black Currant Metallic, Cactus Mica, Moonshadow Gray Metallic, Absolutely Red, Cashmere Beige Metallic, Charcoal Gray Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl, Dark Emerald Pearl, Mystic Teal Mica, Pebble Beige Metallic, Sandrift Pearl Metallic, Venetian Red Pearl, Woodland Pearl
Interior Colors: Ash/Dark Gray Fabric premium cloth, Black/Brown Fabric premium cloth, Black Mixed Media Fabric leatherette/cloth, Ash Fabric cloth, Black Softex/Black Fabric leatherette/cloth, Ash cloth, Black Softex leatherette, Almond Fabric premium cloth, Ivory Fabric cloth, Vivid Blue Mixed Fabric leatherette/cloth, Steel Grey Fabric cloth, Dark Charcoal premium cloth, Bisque cloth, Black Softex/Steel Blue Fabric leatherette/cloth, Dark Charcoal cloth, Orangezest Mixed Media Fabric leatherette/cloth, Amber Fabric cloth, Light Gray, Pebble Beige, Stone cloth, Beige cloth, Black, Black Softex/Black Amber Fabric leatherette/cloth, Light Charcoal, Bisque leather, Dark Charcoal/Orange cloth
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Upgraded Headlights, Back-up camera, Auto Climate Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Sunroof/Moonroof, Keyless Entry/Start, Alarm, Navigation, Heated seats, Power Driver Seat, Leather Seats, Remote Start
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
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