2020 Toyota Corolla Review
Price Range: $12,999 - $24,998





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Average
7.5
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2020 Toyota Corolla is a strong competitor in the small-sedan class. We give the Corolla high marks for its ride comfort, high-quality interior, and comprehensive list of advanced safety features. Holding it back is a smaller-than-average trunk and slow acceleration.
2020 Toyota Corolla Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- The 2020 Toyota Corolla has been fully redesigned
- Kicks off the 12th Corolla generation
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$129/mo for Corolla L
Corolla L
vs
$178/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#1 out of 46 among Compact Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$308/yr
vs. $416/yr
for Average Compact Car
for Average Compact Car
Frequency
0.6x/yr
vs. 1.01x/yr
for Average Compact Car
for Average Compact Car
Severity
6.9%
vs. 10.4%
for Average Compact Car
for Average Compact Car
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Toyota Corolla Owner Reviews
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"Angel" for Goldilocks
5 out of 5 starsCindy, 12/14/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
For me this car is perfection. I am 70 and needed the included safety features. I was blown away with how much I enjoy driving the car. Responsive and always predictable, smooth shifts, good power, nice braking even when it gives it's opinion on brake force. First day I had it, took my sister on a 700 mile medical trip. Torrential rain, 60 % freeway, 30% coast range, 10 % big city … and stop and go getting out of city. MPG ave 36.9 I felt safe in all the situations. I am person who traded in a Prius a few years ago because the seats made me cry. This car seat felt the same after 18 hours as it did at the start. Toyota knocked it out of the park as far as I am concerned. First time I have named a car.
Best Car Ever!
5 out of 5 starsChris, 10/20/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
I have owned the 2020 Toyota Corolla LE since May and I have fallen in love with it completely! I love the Apple CarPlay, lane assist, and dynamic radar cruise the most.
I have had nothing but good experiences with this car and I drive it about a thousand miles a week. The last 20K miles on this car have been nothing but pleasant.
If I had to have a complaint it would have to be that … the screen has slow response rates when the car first starts up, and I wish it would just automatically load CarPlay instead of me having to select it.
Outside of this, the car is excellent for long road trips and driving around the city. I usually average 36-42 mpg on the interstate and generally average 33-39 mpg in town while running the auto climate control with eco mode turned on.
I have owned many different vehicles and after owning this 2020 Corolla I will not own any car but a Corolla! Even though I am 6' 1" I have plenty of leg room while driving, major improvement over the 2019 and older models.
10/10 recommend.
Finally a 2.0 Corolla!
5 out of 5 starstxwriter , 09/07/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
My first car was a Toyota Corolla, and I loved it, but when it came time to get a new car after ten years, I wanted more horsepower.
The 2.0 engine is awesome! I love the way they made it so that I can still get off red lights or in an out of traffic quickly. I love the feel of the Corolla.
Also, this car handles like a dream. It takes curves and corners very well (MUCH improvement … over my last Corolla).
I do wish they would improve the graphics on the view screen. They are kind of bland which is weird because the backup camera is awesome and has super bright colors.
I feel like this new generation looks so much better than the past, but it still has everything that makes Corollas amazing.
I recommend the upgrade to push button start and leather wrapped steering wheel.
Great Car
5 out of 5 starsJeff, 05/22/2019
2020 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
This is my 4th Corolla. I still have two 2014's. The 2020 Corolla is the best one yet. I have owned it about a month and I have been very impressed with the redesign and all the new safety features. Very comfortable and easy to drive. So much quieter and smoother than the previous models. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, solidly built, reliable car that … is very fuel efficient.
2020 Corolla Highlights
L
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $19,600 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 33 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $129/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Corolla models:
- Pre-Collision System
- Warns if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time.
- Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist
- Warns if you are drifting out of your lane and corrects the steering if you don't respond in time.
- Automatic High Beams
- Activates high beams automatically on dark roads and deactivates them when the system detects an oncoming vehicle.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover10.5%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedAcceptable
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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