2025 Toyota Corolla

Name: 2025 Toyota Corolla Review
Brand: Toyota

Release Date: Summer 2024

Estimated Price: $23,000

The Toyota Corolla is a smart pick in the small sedan class. We give it high marks for its smooth ride comfort, high-quality interior, and comprehensive list of advanced safety features. Holding it back are its smaller-than-average trunk and slow acceleration.

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2025 Toyota Corolla Review

byKeith Buglewicz^{Managing Editor, CarMax
Keith Buglewicz has worked in the automotive industry since 1994, writing thousands of car-related articles, and he's tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Keith is the managing editor of CarMax at Edmunds, and his byline can be found at KBB, MotorTrend, Autobytel and many others. Keith considers himself exceptionally lucky to be working the dream job he’s had since high school.},

rating written byMark Takahashi^{Correspondent
Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the Edmunds YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.}

Pros

Easy-to-use controls
Comfortable ride quality
High fuel economy

Cons

Slow acceleration
Too much road noise on the highway
Less rear headroom than most rivals

What's new

No major changes expected for 2025
A new model might make its debut for 2026, though
Part of the 12th Corolla generation introduced for 2020

Overview

So ubiquitous is the Toyota Corolla, it seems everyone has either owned one or known someone who has. Since the early 1970s and over 12 generations, for many the little sedan is still the standard bearer when it comes to affordable, reliable and easy-to-use transportation. There's nothing particularly flashy about the Corolla, and that's largely the point.

Edmunds spotlight: A new Corolla on the horizon?

While we don't expect the 2025 Corolla to change much from the 2024 model, there's certainly a redesign coming up at some point. The current generation debuted for 2020 and Toyota usually redesigns its cars every five to six years. What might you expect from a new Corolla? Fresh styling, a newly styled interior and additional technology to keep pace with its increasingly competitive compact car rivals seem the most likely upgrades. We'll know more once we get closer to the car's on-sale date, which should be in the summer or fall.

Competitors to consider

Crossovers and SUVs are more popular overall than sedans, but there's still plenty of competition for the Corolla. The two most obvious are the Honda Civic and Nissan Sentra. The Civic is newer, nicer to drive, and features a much nicer interior space, but it costs more regardless of trim. The Nissan Sentra is less expensive than the Corolla, but it looks good thanks to a recent styling refresh and has up-to-date tech. Toyota also offers Corolla Hatchback and a Corolla Hybrid, both of which we review separately on Edmunds. Read our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about the Corolla's hits and misses.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Average

7.4

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

7.0/10

How does the Corolla drive? Acceleration is a bit underwhelming for the class (0-60 mph took 8.8 seconds in our testing), which means you'll likely be flooring the pedal when getting onto highways. Passing slower traffic requires a little extra planning and a heavy foot. Emergency braking performance is adequate, however, and braking force is easy to control for smooth stops.

We tested the Corolla XSE, which is supposed to be the sporty trim level. Alas, we quickly discovered that it's not that sporty. It leans a lot when you go around turns, and its tires don't offer much grip. But as a routine daily driver, the Corolla does just fine. It's easy to maneuver around town, and the operation of its continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is generally unobtrusive.

Comfort

7.0/10

How comfortable is the Corolla? The Corolla's ride quality is smooth over a variety of road surfaces, and the front seats are comfortable. Whether you're tall or small, there are enough adjustments and sufficient range within those adjustments to find your preferred position. We do prefer the cloth seats since they breathe better than the available synthetic leather on hot days.

Road noise is ever present. It gets so loud on the highway that you'll have to crank the stereo to overcome it. The engine sounds labored under hard acceleration, but the continuously variable transmission's simulated gear changes help reduce the droning sound that is otherwise typical for a CVT.

Interior

8.0/10

How’s the interior? The Corolla's interior benefits from a simple, easy-to-use layout. The controls are right where you want them and are logically grouped. The number of buttons is sensible, with just enough to be useful but not so many that it looks cluttered.

It's also easy to get in and out of the car. Front passengers have plenty of room, and the driver has clear sight lines to both the front and rear. Seating for rear passengers is tighter, especially with regard to headroom. Adult occupants' heads might be close to the roof. The Honda Civic is better in this respect.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The Corolla's 8-inch screen feels big in the small car, and it looks sharp and modern. But it can be slow to respond; we noticed lag when using the navigation system and longish waits for responses to voice input. In the Corolla, the touchscreen doesn't integrate with other vehicle systems (like climate control and driver aids) as it does in some other Toyota models.

The shortcuts for primary functions are useful, but some of the virtual buttons are small and easy to miss with your finger in a moving car. Toyota's app and connected features — like remote start, phone as a key, and car finder — are nice to have, but all require a monthly subscription to use, and it's a shame remote start is only available through the app.

On the plus side, the Corolla's advanced driver aids work well, although we wish blind-spot warning offered an auditory warning instead of just a visual one. The lane keeping assistance system is particularly good. It centers the car in the lane without being overly aggressive. Our test car's upgraded JBL-branded stereo is also a hit, with excellent volume and sound quality for a small car. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, plenty of USB-C ports and optional wireless charging help keep the Corolla keep up with the competition.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Corolla has a slightly smaller trunk (13 cubic feet) than its primary competition. It should still be enough for typical use. Unfortunately, the rear seatbacks don't fold flat with the trunk floor, which could complicate loading longer and bulkier cargo.

Storage for personal items is also on the small side. There are just enough places for your phone and the like, but many competitors give you more. On the plus side, there seems to be ample space for infant and child safety seats. The clearly marked car seat anchors should help with installation.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimate for the Corolla XSE with the 2.0-liter engine and CVT automatic (the car we tested) is 34 mpg in combined city/highway driving. The Corolla easily exceeded that estimate on our 115-mile evaluation route, returning an impressive 40.2 mpg. For the ultimate in mileage, check out the Corolla Hybrid.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Corolla a good value? The Corolla is competitive against the top entrants in the small sedan class. The cabin is upscale and is solidly put-together. Toyota's reputation for reliability figures into most shoppers' decisions, but there are other aspects to consider. You also get two years of free scheduled maintenance, which is unusual in this class.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The latest Corolla brings a fresh and modern style without unnecessary trinkets and vents. It's also more enjoyable to drive than before, but other sedans in the class are noticeably more entertaining. The overarching themes are capability and competence.

The sleek and modern styling of this current generation makes the previous Corolla seem generic by comparison. The more aggressive body treatments for the XSE trim make it even more attractive.

Which Corolla does Edmunds recommend?

Toyota hasn't released official information on the 2025 Corolla as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Corolla, we think the LE trim will remain our choice in the lineup. It comes with a fair bit of standard safety equipment, and should you have some extra budget, you can spring for the LE Premium package to get a power sunroof, wireless charging pad, keyless entry, a blind-spot warning system and other nice-to-have features.

Toyota Corolla models

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Corolla. We expect the 2025 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Toyota Corolla is a small sedan offered in four trim levels: LE, SE, Nightshade and XSE. (The Corolla Hybrid and Corolla Hatchback are reviewed separately on Edmunds.) Keep reading for a rundown of the significant features you get with each trim level.

LE
Starts you off with:

2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (169 horsepower, 151 lb-ft)
Dynamic-shift continuously variable transmission (CVT)
16-inch steel wheels
Remote keyless entry
Automatic climate control
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

All Corollas also come with:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Corolla and the car in front)
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

SE
Based on the LE trim level, the SE is the sporty Corolla sedan thanks to:

18-inch dark gray alloy wheels
Sport-tuned suspension
Sportier exterior trim accents
Heated outside mirrors
Sport driving mode
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shifters
Sport-bolstered front seats
Remote keyless entry with push-button start

Nightshade
Based on the SE, it adds unique styling touches with:

18-inch bronze painted wheels
Black exterior trim
Black badges
Trunk-mounted spoiler

XSE
Builds on the SE trim and adds features, such as:

Body-color exterior mirrors
Sunroof
Heated front seats
Digital instrument panel
Wireless charging pad
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Some features that come standard on the XSE can be ordered as options on the LE and SE. Additionally, a premium JBL sound system is optional on the Nightshade and XSE trims.

2025 Toyota Corolla First Impressions

byNick Yekikian

•12/19/2023

Overview

The Corolla is a stalwart of the Toyota lineup. After 12 generations, the little sedan is still, for many, the standard bearer when it comes to affordable, reliable, easy-to-use personal transportation. The Corolla is offered in a number of trims with distinct powertrains and two different body styles (sedan and hatch). There's plenty of variety, but they lose none of what makes the Corolla so great: its beautiful simplicity.

Edmunds spotlight: A new Corolla on the horizon?

While the 2025 Corolla won't change much from the 2024 model, we fully expect there to be a redesign around the corner. Toyota has taken to heavily modifying current platforms and calling them redesigns as of late — it's done so with the Camry and the GR86 coupe. That said, the changes to both of those cars under the umbrella of redesigns were significant regardless of the fact that parts of the internal structure were older. We expect the Corolla to get the same treatment, with new looks, a fresh interior, new tech, and a new body draped over the same chassis for the 2026 model year.

Competitors to consider

Sedans may not be as fashionable as they once were — thanks to the American market's endless hunger for crossovers and SUVs — but this segment is still plenty competitive. The most obvious opposition to the Corolla is the Honda Civic. Simply put, the Civic is newer, nicer to drive, and features a much nicer interior space. The ony con is it's more expensive in any trim you're looking at. A cheaper alternative is the Nissan Sentra, which recently got a styling refresh and is bang up-to-date in terms of driver aids, but the Sentra is slow and not quite as nice to drive as the Corolla. It also doesn't offer a hybrid for those who want to save on ever-pricier gas station visits.

Edmunds says

The Corolla is a standard bearer for the modern small sedan, but don’t count out its competitors when looking into buying a compact.

2025 Toyota Corolla

2025 Toyota Corolla Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Edmunds spotlight: A new Corolla on the horizon?

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

Which Corolla does Edmunds recommend?

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