Toyota Corolla

"GOOD HANDLING"

"car handles smoothly, responds well and quickly when needed, acceleration on hills somewhat slow but acceptable. Very comfortable to drive long distances in varying traffic conditions."

"Nothing in particular stands out."

"Acceleration is not bad for a four cylinder and the handling is decent."

"Handles good. It has the option to select gears (drive, 3, 2, 1) so it can get up and and go if you need it to. The opposite is true as well- I feel pretty safe in snow as well with this vehicle."

"The drive is steady and predictable."

"The S model has exceptional handling for car at this price point. Ride is also very comfortable for a car this size."

"It doesn't have a lot of "oomph." I am not exactly a "slow" driver. I have a hunch I "push" the transmission sometimes, to its detriment."

"Excellent ride,refined Engine,would appreciate more Reserve power."

"Weak acceleration; hesitant shifting at around 40 miles per hour."

"No acceleration, as expected handling but great gas milage"

"value"

"Great acceleration and pep. It handles well"

"Excellent acceleration AND handling"

"It has plenty of power in passing and uphill drive"

"Handling great car for city driving and parking. Great gas mileage"

"The car acceleration between 35-40 miles hesitates. Complained to dealer but they claimed they could not feel it. Online I found the fix and gave the fix to the dealer. Now it hesitates around 25 but it is less noticeable at that speed."

"pretty slow pickup when merging into a lane. the handling is good. brakes are tooo sensitive, so the driver has to get used to that. Did i mention that the side view mirror rarely gets a good angle for oncoming near cars? even with a magnifier mirror attached."

"It's wider than my previous Corolla. I find it too large and hard to judge distances."

"Acceleration is slow. Does not feel like it has much power. Runs well, handles fine for basic car; definitely not a sports car despite the S package."

"good acceleration with good fuel economy"

"Good = Can make sharp turns in parking lots, etc. Driver seat is very comfortable for wife Bad = Gas mileage is worse than expected although much of the driving in city stop and go driving"

"Rides nice for a small vehicle. adequate acceleration for my needs. Handling is good."

"For a 4 cylinder engine it is surprisingly very quiet and powerful. If you didn't know any better, you'd swear its a 6 cyl."

"the layout of the dash isn't user friendly. I can't read the displays due to glare. The window lost a bolt, I was unable to roll up/down the window. the pick up and go isn't smooth and it's slow. when on cruise control it makes a weird noise/motion sometimes."

"The 2011 Toyota Corolla was designed for a 6 cylinder engine. I didn't know that when I purchased mine with a 4 cylinder engine. This vehicle gets lower gas mileage and is less responsive than I expected from it."

"There was a factory defect in the transmission computer which required a software update."

"accelerator has to be pushed harder than 2007 model"

"Accelerates and handles well. Did put snow tires on it for our winters as it was too light and did not do well in any amount of snow."

"Currenly we cannot use with a passenger in left front seat due to a fault withe that airbag for which Toyota has no solution. As a reult we cannot use the car freely and cannot trade it because everybody knows deadly lilitations. We've been cheated."

"Acceleration when going uphill on the highway is atrocious, especially on cruise control. The automatic 2011 Corolla (4 cyl.) pales in comparison with my old manual 2008 Corolla (4 cyl.) in which I didn't even have to downshift when going uphill. The 2011 automatic feels less powerful when not on cruise, and downshifts aggressively to make it up hills both in cruise and not. Hill climbing gas mileage (real-time readout) is in the teens. I am certain it's the engine, not the transmission (from dr"

"Less than acceleration. Lots of understeer."

"Acceleration is good, and although gas mileage is somewhat less than cars with 5 gear auto transmissions, it provides a much better driving experience around town (less upshifting/downshifting)."

"My only complaint is the lack luster power. Living in a hilly area requires my little car to do a lot of down shifting etc."

"Very sporty handling and good acceleration. However, the handling is greatly diminished in slick conditions. I'm very nervous and drive much more carefully while driving the Corolla during the winter with snowy or icy conditions than I do with our other vehicles because it just doesn't feel as stable under those conditions."

"very average drivability"

"Acceleration is very weak and that's probably one of the biggest disadvantages of this car"

"quick acceleration and smooth gas pedal action"

"All are satisfactory."

"The Toyota handles pretty well, but acceleration when you need to move quickly is very slow. This was a big factor in not choosing a Corolla when replacing our other car."

"Long rides - seats are comfortable."

"Good ride & safe."

"Hard seats, hard riding suspension,"

"The adjustable lumbar support and other power adjustments result in a very comfortable seat"

"The seat bottoms are terrible. Long drives are a chore. The car handles satisfactorily, but the ride is rough and the suspension has never been a pleasure."

"The seats are fabric but are nicer than many other fabric seats for this price point. They are plush, firm and mostly comfortable."

"seats have good support, driver seat has good lumbar support. I wish to have same kind of support on the passenger seat too. Noise level is moderate, ride is acceptably smooth."

"The seats give good back support. The ride is smooth and comfortable, but there is a lot of road noise at highway speeds."

"2011 Corolla has better noise, ride than 2012 Honda Civic compared when originally purchased."

"Seats get uncomfortable when driving on long trips. Cab is somewhat noisy from engine and road noise. Ride is OK."

"seat not as comfortable as I'd like. there is little lower back support."

"Wind noise on the highway is excessive."

"L'Insonorisation est déficiente. Beaucoup trop bruyante."

"The car is comfortable enough. The seat material is not good quality. After a while it pills, and it needs to be wiped or vacuumed to clean the upholstery up so it looks nice."

"After seven years, the seats are still extremely comfortable. The ride is smooth and it is relatively quiet, if not up to the standards of a new car."

"I'm finding the driver's seat increasingly uncomfortable. I now regularly use a pillow to support my back. About a year ago I had two new tires put on. They were a brand recommended by CR. I guess the tires are OK, but the noise level inside the car has increased to a level never before experienced. I can ALWAYS hear the road."

"Ride is comfortable, but the headrests pose serious blind spots. Both front and back seat headrests make backing up very difficult."

"The seats for this model collect so much dust. I would not want a car with this fabric again."

"For an inexpensive car, the seats are comfortable."

"noisy -- sometimes covers the audio"

"Seats are a little narrow for fat people. Pinches my flab a bit."

"Noisy, probably due to the low profile tires."

"For being a base model- it is a very quiet ride compared to my 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (previous vehicle) Very smooth- good handling."

"The tire noise level is quite high with my winter tires."

"Climate is controlled with outdated dials."

"seats are not comfortable. drivers seat is low slung and Im tall! Terrible ergonomics as far as the low back of the driver is concerned. Even when I bought a back support, it still is not right."

"I am 5'2". The so-called "active" headrests make the driver's seat totally uncomfortable. My head is pushed forward and I can't see. In order be able to sit comfortably I use a seat cushion back back support."

"Comfortable seats, but the ride is slightly harsh over anything but very smooth roads."

"The seats are not at all comfortable; hard and unforgiving. A long drive is a chore. The car is noisy, but I didn't expect more from a less expensive model like this."

"THE BACK SEAT HAS LIMITED LEG ROOM"

"Noisy body. Driver's seat sinking (weigh 140; wife 120). Exhaust smells of sulphur."

"It is a bit noisy compared to more expensive cars"

"Odd odor when AC is on and outside vent is closed. Smells sort of like a chemical odor. Dealer could not detect the odor. It's minor, but annoying."

"Just the right height for sitting and seeing clearly and to be able to reach easily the radio, etc."

"Noise, vibration, harshness levels are very good for such a small car; interior comfort is quite good and driver ergonomics are good for smaller driver; rear seat room is good."

"1) Driver's Seat too low based on the slant of the dashboard. Seat is at highest position possible. 2) Clock is the positioned too low to be seen without stopping the car. 3) Center A/C vents cannot be closed or otherwise adjusted to somewhat reduce the air flow."

"This car is a good commuter car but not good for long trips."

"Seats are extremely uncomfortable."

"much more comfortable than expected"

"Since buying this care new, we have spent zero dollars for repairs. It is the perfect city car."

"I did little negotiating, bought it off the lot; ended up paying almost sticker price. I am not sure that the car was truly worth $18500, but have been satisfied (rather than thrilled) with its performance, handling and space. Car is a little noisier than I would like, and comfort adjustments are no frills."

"great value for cost of car. very reliable"

"Reliability, gas mileage"

"OK car for the price."

"easy to drive and has good sightlines"

"Excellent value"

"Dependable quality automobile"

"the price I paid is fair for the value of the car, I am looking forward to buying my next Toyota soon."

"Purchase price when bought new after discounts, incentives thousands of dollars lower than 2012 Honda Civic. No repairs needed ever outside of damage caused by accidents caused by others and vandalism."

"It is really inexpensive but you get a really no frills car - but it is dependable and low cost to maintain."

"Great car f.or the price"

"Nothing has needed fixing in 7 years"

"I relied on CR evaluations in making purchase."

"Great resale value. Super reliability. Replaced the battery, oil changes and filter changes are the only expenses since I purchased it new."

"Good value for my driving needs. All local."

"My second corolla. Last one gifted to friends child to go to school in (300,000 and going) Our newest one is cut from the same cloth. Durable and cheap to own and operate."

"If you want a luxury vehicle, then you have to pay a luxury price. If you just want a good reliable transportation vehicle, then you can get it much cheaper."

"Bought this car for out teenage son. Very good used car and not any issue over the past year. 2011 model has stability control and anti-lock breaks safety features standard. Plan to pass this car down to our teenage daughter."

"I bought it new and got a good deal with great Toyota financing. Over the last 6 yrs I've spent very reasonable $$ on maintenance. My little car just keeps going and going."

"Has remained a reliable car for us."

"Such a dependable car for a great price."

"Hard to distinguish my car from other Toyota Corollas and Camrys. Even a tech in the service area asked if the car was a Camry as I was checking in for service recently."