Toyota Corolla

"Could use a little more power when accelerating"

"the get up and go is great...lots of power.. gets me onto the parkway quickly....love the sound it makes like a roar"

"comfortable ride .great on the road"

"Quicker acceleration than the Honda Civic of the same year."

"When getting on the highway, this car really moves. It is a bit noisy getting up to speed but quiets down once it is there. It gives me confidence. Yet it is a 4-cylinder so MPG is great."

"I am comfortable and my passengers find it comfortable also. Acceleration is for a retired persons daily needs."

"CVS is too restrictive for acceleration"

"The car does not feel as solid when steering at higher speeds. In inclement weather I tend to drive more slowly than I have with other cars because the rear of the car feels too light and I am concerned about sliding. I did not have this issue with either of my past two Carmrys. I assume it is because the car is lighter."

"Overall acceleration is sluggish although moving from a 6 C to a 4 C may be factor."

"This is a responsive car that handles exceptionally well for my 30 mile each way work commute through highway and city driving."

"Good tight steering. Good pick up when not fully loaded. Great car for teenager."

"The acceleration is excellent and the ride is very good"

"easy to handle. good acceleration"

"It drives in a way that you forget it has a CVT."

"Pick up is pretty good. Never had an issue accelerating into traffic. Same goes for handling. I always feel pretty safe and in control."

"Very easy to drive. Very easy to park. Handles smoothly."

"Brakes stick and make noise Squeals heard when backing up Too much road noise even with windows shut Accelerator often stalls and has to be pumped to get going from a traffic stop"

"It has awesome acceleration! It is great for entering the highway! But I have the S plus 6 speed"

"Accelerating and auto shifting are good. Driving position for short drivers is not. Without rear camera, visibility would be almost nonexistent. Side visibility is also problem. Wish it had cameras to right and left sides. Test drove almost every car this size, and every small SUV and this was best of options when I bought. I call it the 'lesser of the evils'"

"I love driving the car and it's accelerates great."

"It handles corners very well and accelerates nicely when merging onto the interstate etc."

"I drive this vehicle many miles and find many times I need to accelerate to avoid traffic or accidents and the vehicle does not give me the power I need at that time. Handles well."

"With a six speed manual transmission, everything about the performance of this car is noteworthy."

"Acceleration is poor. Handling is decent."

"The car has very positive ride.The motor for its size has very satisfactory acceleration. All and all I am very satisfied"

"Acceleration and handling is average at best"

"Strong acceleration has a little hesitation. City driving isn't an issue at all. It's very good under those circumstances, but accelerating to merge on the expressway is a little different. I"m used to it now, but it took me a little while to get used to it."

"CVT noisy on acceleration."

"The car drives well but the acceleration is slightly slow."

"easy to drive and park-nimble and qutck"

"Great handling and ride with decent acceleration."

"Good acceleration (for economy car) and good handling."

"The car accelerates quickly and seems efficient in power use. Drives very well and smooth. Instant response to power delivery and handling. Easy to drive!"

"smoothness at 60+ mph"

"Needs more power."

"Acceleration could respond faster - too sluggish"

"For a small car, it is fun to drive. However, it is a little noisy on the road at highway speed."

"Manual transmission makes it fun to drive."

"The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is fun to drive. It gives me a lot of flexibility with respect to performance vs. economy. It's great in the mountains, whether going uphill or downhill."

"My main problem with the Corolla has to do with the rear side-view mirrors. They cause a blind-spot when turning either left or right. I have tried to adjust the seat to deal with it but I am still having to stretch my neck and move my head and shoulders to see around it. These mirrors did not cause a problem in my previous car, a Camry."

"The handling is great, but the acceleration is lacking. It's only powered by a 128 hp (Ithink) 4-cylinder engine, and it really, while being somewhat peppy, just isn't enough."

"This auto is just a terrific car that does just what it is supposed to do for a very reasonable price. MPG is almost as good as a hybrid would get."

"Slow to respond on ramps"

"Ru.ns better then my Harley. Gets better fuel mileage then my Harley. I love this car except I want more room"

"First: The car is a 2014 Corolla; not 2015. I am dissatisfied with it's acceleration. It hesitates and comes near to stalling after slowing down or stopping at a red light."

"fun to drive"

"Very big leap vs my 2005 Toyota Corolla."

"Acceleration is poor, but it gets great fuel economy. Handling is average, not bad."

"This car has great acceleration"

"Top marks for handling, acceptable but not great marks for acceleration."

"drives OK lots of road noise"

"The CVT transmission is hesitant when accelerated."

"I am very impressed with this car. It has great power though the engine is noisy when accelerating quickly. The blue tooth has problems connecting with my phone a lot and playing texts. I highly recommend what used to be a throwaway car. No more. Great price and worth much more."

"Drives very good, and peppy"

"The CVT transmission has a little quirk to it when accelerating uphill. It permits the engine to stay in the upper rpm range a lot longer and then seems to simulate shifting points like a regular transmission when allowing engine torque to take over."

"Acceleration and especially handling can vary significantly depending on the tires. Handles better with Dunlop Winter Sport 4D and Michelin Premier AS than with the O.E. tires."

"Slow acceleration, may be "standard" for 4 cylinder?? Previously had 6 cylinder."

"Just finished a 4000 mile trip--San Luis Obispo, CA to Truckee, CA to Park City, UT to Buffalo, WY to Glacier Nat'l Park to Bonner's Ferry, ID to Astoria, OR to San Luis Obispo. Ended up accidentally going 100 mph at one point to pass in Montana on a two lane road; the car handled perfectly. Didn't realize how fast I was going until I looked at the speedometer. Drove across the Nevada desert, up to 9666' at Powder River Pass, WY, on the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier and more. Lots of wind"

"Slight delay accleration, not a smooth start."

"stiff handling"

"The acceleration is slow. The car sounds like I'm flooring the accelerator when I'm not, I'm just trying to get up to speed. The Cruise Control has a 5-6 MPH play area. It should be closer to the set Cruise speed, like 2-3 MPH."

"rough ride, doesn't take bumps well, loud in cabin when driving above 50 mph"

"Fun and solid smooth ride. Comfortable and secure feeling. Acceleration is perfectly adequate."

"For a small car, the 2015 has good acceleration and handles well. I have the Corolla S and do not like the headlight settings and having to reset them for night driving, etc."

"It is very comfortable to sit in . The only thing I don't like that it's black inside."

"Seats are very comfortable, road noise is higher than I would like, ride is okay but not the best"

"High level of road noise needs improvement. Seats could use better adjustment capability"

"I often drive 2-3 hrs one way. I appreciate the ride comfort."

"The seats are just not very comfortable. They need to have more lumbar support. Additionally, the cabin is fairly loud. You hear a lot of road noise."

"The seats have lumbar support. The interior noise level is well within satisfactory levels"

"The ride is a little noisy. The seats are o.k., but for a longer drives, as an hour or more, they can use to be more comfortable."

"There is quite a bit of street noise,especially on the rougher pavement."

"Seats are comfortable on long drives. Transmission noise is a bit high when accelerating quickly. Generally ride is smooth for a car this size."

"Road noise is really bad. The car is actually too small for me at 6' tall and 190 lbs."

"Wind noise makes it hard to hear music on radio. CVT very noisy during acceleration is disturbing."

"Would like more support and power seats. Passenger seat is a bit low."

"The seats are not very comfortable and at times the outside noise is irritating."

"The car is roomy enough to be comfortable but small enough to be manuverable. There is minimal noise. It rides well."

"Seats are OK but the noise on the highway is more than I like."

"The ride overall is noisy, so that people on the phone via bluetooth can hear the road noise, especially when on the freeway. I can also hear the wind while on the freeway - it is not a quiet ride at all."

"Its a bit noisy. I wish Toyota would do a better job eliminating the road noise"

"The 2015 is much roomier and comfortable than previous models. It's built on the original Camry chasses instead of Corolla, and that makes a huge difference. I really enjoy the ride much better. The seats are perfect for my back and I can drive longer than in other vehicle brands."

"Being tall 6' 2" makes for a very uncomfortable driving position for me. The other members of the family, being shorter, do not have the same problem. It makes me feel unsafe."

"Seats are one of the most comfortable in the business, very quiet cabin"

"Excessive road noise"

"Very comfortable no concerns so far."

"seats are very comfortable. very quiet ride, especially on highway."

"Way too much road noise."

"Comfortable seats, Firm but solid ride..no rattles, not much outside noise"

"The driver seat is very comfortable as it has power adjustments. The passenger seat is OK. My wife finds it difficult on long trips as there is no power or manual adjustment except to move forward or back. She is always moving around in her seat to get comfortable."

"awkward driving position, ride is harsh with lots of road noise"

"the front seats seem to have a hard spot on the bottom, like a brace under the seat"

"I have manual seats, and the lumbar support could be better. Car is not as quiet as others. But it's to be expected in a budget compact car. It's better than many. I don't dislike anything, it is what it is."

"It's a very comfortable ride, but the auto a/c is LOUD!!! I have a dark interior and it's been a hot summer so when I get into the car and use the auto a/c control, it runs on HIGH for a very long time and it's loud! Sometimes it's best to manage this manually."

"Amazingly good for a small car."

"Comfortable car with comfortable seats and quiet ride."

"The Corolla is a small vehicle. I bought it with the understanding I would be making tradeoffs among safety, economy, reliability, comfort etc. Actually, the vehicle performs better than expected. In the three years I owned it, there have been no problems. I expected mileage in the mid to high 30's; I get over 40 MPG. Safety, from a vehicle perspective, is not an issue. The car has a multitude of air bags and other safety features. And lastly, the vehicle is very comfortable on long trips. In essence, I expected tradeoffs and got better-than-expected value in all of the areas cited above."

"Being a compact car, it has a ride, space and seating comfort comparable to a good family sedan."

"Fairly quiet with comfortable seats."

"This car has had a knocking noise in the front that the dealer has been unable to find. The road noise in this vehicle is much higher than Corollas I've owned in the past. One of the speakers does not work properly"

"Love everything about this car especially fuel efficiency biggest problem with this car is noise and vibration-/ rattles"

"I love this car. The only thing I wish it had was electric seats. I would like to adjust the driver's seat differently for highway and town driving and electric controls would make this easy."

"Door opening is small for me and I’m not a big person. I have to lower the seat all the way to keep from hitting my head. My wife is smaller and has no problem. My other car is smaller and I have no problem getting in it. The interior is very comfortable once I get in and is has lots of great features. The ride is smooth and quiet with good acceleration. Has seven gears with a CVT transmission that is efficient and quiet."

"They are comfortable but need more cushion for Senior drivers."

"Head rest too high for 5'2"female driver In the Driver seat, 5' 2" driver has to have seat all way forward, making getting out of the car not easy. Road noise is really bad. Driver door handle pinches fingers. Needs redesign."

"Seat is not well positioned for the way I sit and there is little side support. Some wind noise."

"The seats are fine. The noise and ride are not quite as good as the Camry, but the increased gas economy makes it worthwhile to accept."

"Loud creaking in b pillars. Squeaking in rear suspension. Ride is rough and noisy."

"Relatively quiet ride. Would prefer a smoother ride when traveling roads that are bumpy. Seats are OK but could be more comfortable ... there's a little bump in the rear of the seat bottom."

"Too much road noise. Rides a little hard."

"The 2015 Corolla LE model does not provide a quiet ride during highway driving. When using my hands free option to make phone calls, people have a hard time hearing me because of the excess background noise while driving at highway speeds. I like the Toyota Corolla LE model, but since the 2015 model doesn't provide a quiet ride, I wouldn't trade my vehicle for a newer version."

"A lot of road noise while driving on interstate roads"

"For price and class, comfortable ride and noise level. Possible to talk comfortably while driving on highway.s and Interstate. Seating comfortable without having back pain, etc. during long travel."

"Annoying creaking emanating from B-pillar at slow speeds when turning or going over uneven services. Only 15,000 miles on odometer."

"Seats are not comfortable. I a pretty sure I paid too much."

"The noise and ride of the Corolla are not quite as good as the Camry, but the improved gas mileage makes it well worth the difference."

"I LOVE the heated seats and the rear view screen. One is for comfort, one is for comfort of mind."

"The ride is comfortable for a small car and is quiet."

"The road noise in the cabin is very high, this makes it difficult to hear the radio from time to time, especially talk shows. That is very disappointing. Other than that, everything is great."

"My only complaint is that there is some wind noise at medium to high speed"

"The seats in the 2015 Corolla are POSITIVELY the most comfortable auto seats that I have ever ridden in!"

"The parking brake handle digs into my thigh when I sit in my usual position. It's annoying, but a small thing."

"Strong AC"

"The seats are a little too firm, and there's no lumbar adjustment."

"A bit small but used mostly for driving around town."

"I don't think I have ever ridden in a Toyota that is comfortable enough to sit for a long trip. My back sometimes gets sore just driving to town (15 minutes). They just don't seem to shape the seats well."

"Noisy interior. Stiff handling."

"Car is somewhat noisy to drive --- ie road noise due to lack of insulation in order to boost fuel economy"

"It seems to always have air flowing out hot or cool even when you turn off the fan and the steering wheel always blocks the speedometer in every position. Seat adjuster is inconvenient for up and down adjustment. The seat covers really hold stains and are hard to clean."

"Seats are comfortable but if u r short have to push seat all the way up and knees too near steering wheel."

"I find it noisy . Hard to hear the audio. Not a great sound system"

"ride could be smoother"

"I'm only 5' 11' and my head brushes against the ceiling every time I get in the car."

"Cramped seats when changing drivers from short to tall people."

"The ride is the best I have ridden. The noise is there on the highway but overall ok. the seats have enough room in the back."

"Very easy to drive and with the comfort to go with it"

"We previously owned an Avalon and it was more expensive ,of course, but much quieter But we got better safety features"

"Seats are designed to be "sporty". The passenger seat is extremely low and impairs forward vision. Both seats rise at the edges (the bucket) and places uncomfortable pressure on the sides of the hips. Can get VERYuncomfortable on longer trips."

"The Seats on the 2015 Corolla are not as comfortable as the 2004 Corolla"

"Visibility for a short driver is difficult. I see none of the hood, blind spots in front side from rearview mirrors and upsweep of doors, blind spots all over the back. If I tilt the drivers seat too much, trying for more lift and visibility, it causes back pain. That said, all small cars and small SUV type vehicles I test drove had these same issues. This was the lesser of the evils purchase. Parking and curbs when turning are horrible, because once I'm within 10-15 feet I have to judge by"

"The climate control system resets automatically and is difficult to adjust properly. It's too fancy for its own good. The more manualized climate control in the older car is better because it's easier to adjust to the comfort one likes."

"Seats are very uncomfortable, seat panels do not match anatomy. Climate control is very good. There is a lot of road noise that can make talking difficult."

"noisy on the road door handles can pinch"

"We had purchased a new Honda Fit Sport, and could not sit in the car for any length of time it was so uncomfortable. We turned it back in to the dealer, and tried several other models. We happened to rent a Toyota which was so comfortable we bought a new one."

"It is impossible to close the heating/ac vent at the dashboard level. It drives my wife crazy because it blows hot or cold air in her face. There should be a way to shut the vent."

"There's a lot of engine noise when going over 40 mph and accelerating."

"The only area of complaint is the noise of car on Highway and rattling from interior"

"Road noise, wheel bearing went bad, lots more road noise in bad weather"

"Seats need more lower back support"

"The seats are not comfortable. The seats need more adjustment options."

"Manual seats are way too hard to adjust with hand levers. Will only consider power option in the future."

"The noise is very loud and ride can be rough at times"

"seat heat up fast"

"My wife just loves to drive this vehicle. She fells like the seats are the right fit both in length and height and gives her complete view all around. Noise is very low and ride is one of the best she and my daughter have found."

"The car was leased, and it was expensive considering the amount of driving I did. For me, leasing is not a good option. I used it in Florida for four months a year, and did not drive a lot."

"I feel a could have gotten more value for my money.Especially with the service I received after picking up the car."

"The car is a work horse. Back power window not working but I could fix if needed. Ignition key problem where key would not turn to start around 150000 miles but I repaired and no problems since."

"Very reliable. Only problem was with a computer that was on warranty."

"I have had absolutely no problem with the car. For what .i get. Especially the safety items,. Because the car has so many safety added i ens, my insurance barely increasesd compare to my 17 year old car I traded in. I love the audio controls on the steering wheel."

"I previously owned two Camrys and I loved both cars. I miss them. The Corolla does not handle as well and there are some limitations with regard to being able to see the end of the car from the driver's seat."

"Toyota is very good about including great safety and convenience features on the inexpensive cars"

"It's a good value, well built car for the money"

"Excellent but jury still out on cvt transmission"

"Great value. Lots of features and has automatic temp control which is very handy. plus it has the Eco package for extra gas mileage."

"Great car. reliable. Comfortable."

"Cars are way too expensive these days, but I negotiated a price of about $17,000 compared to the $21,000 list price. The car is well built and reliable and I'm hoping to keep it for at least 10 to 15 years before I have to buy another car."

"Good mileage and less maintenance."

"I have the Corolla S plus, which is a much better value (and better car) than the basic Corolla LE"

"You get what you pay for"

"The value is excellent. Unless you want to make an impression by driving an expensive car, there is no reason to buy anything else."

"Gets great gas millage , has little or no problems , easy to drive and park"

"cost per mile is great"

"Good mpg, roomy backseats"

"good basic car. Only issue is a creaking noise in the right side B pillar."

"Not only do you get a lot for your money but retains it’s value."

"Considering the cost of a used car far better to buy new 1coverage 2 most up to date features wanted dark interior 3 had Michelin tires 4 got it under coated 5 LE"

"Great price up front, affordable to drive (good gas mileages), reliable and just normal maintenance keeps it running beautifully"

"Great compact car with plenty of interior room, 43mpg on interstate hwy., avg about 35"

"I told the dealer I did not want a service contract before I saw the credit manager. When I got into his office I was given at least 6 papers to read and sign, all printed out before I arrived. The last was actual terms of sale which did not break out options and prices just showed the final price by the end of the contract. I did not see the service contract they had hidden in the finale figure. I did not have a calculator to figure out the cost of interest so I went to try to figure out costs but it was not until I got the first bill that I realized that they charged about 2000 more than what should have been. So I went to have a discussion with the finance manager which turned into a argument during which he called me stupid among other insults. I told him that as a agent of Southeast Toyota Finance ( since he and the dealership made money off the) contract I would sue if necessary to get the service removed. Since it was not disclosed in plain terms they removed it. This seems to be a common ploy with Hendricks Toyota."

"Excellent quietness, outstanding styling, and easy-to-use controls."

"Very reliable vehicle for the price paid."

"Two year warranty is not great"

"The vehicle's appearance is virtually unchanged from later models. With care for the finish, people often ask if I've just bought a new car. How can you beat gas mileage like the numbers I'm recording (I keep a record)? Highway is below 5.5. City is below 6. That means I go about 50+ miles on a gallon of gas. - with and without passengers!"

"I had this car as a lease and bought it because the book value exceeded the lease buyout. I expect to sell it within a year."

"No issues. Routine service with dealership has been great. No surprises."

"Excellent gas mileage, maintenance and audio system. Comfortable inside for a smaller car."

"Backup camaera and LED lights, moonroof, Gps, paddle shifters, turn indicating mirrors and heated leather seats came srandard with the S Premium model."

"This is a "plain Jane" car but it delivers really reliable transportation every day and in every kind of weather."

"LE model includes all the options I need and use."

"I paid a bit over $17,000 for the car. It gets very good mileage for a non-hybrid. I have had no major repairs. It has held up well in terms of the quietness and comfort of the ride, as have other systems. The only ongoing costs have been for scheduled maintenance."

"I got the stripped down version of the Corolla. It didn't even come with key fob unlock or cruise control, but I had those added. It was the cheapest new car on the lot. Financing was easy, but I have refinanced for a better rate after 2 years."

"Very good value for the price of the car. Great small car handling, acceleration and fuel economy for the price."

"The car is relatively inexpensive and the gas mileage is great."

"Best quality"

"Has needed no work other than regular maintenance"

"As explained in the previous comment, I expected to have tradeoffs in economy, safety, comfort and reliability, The vehicle exceeded expectation in all four of these areas. Shortly after buying the vehicle, I had concerns about if I made a wise decision. After having the vehicle for a few years, I am satisfied that I made a good choice."

"The price was good and the quality of the workmanship in the car is good."

"Good gas mileage for the money. Few repairs."

"Great gas mileage + good value for the money. Hopefully resale will be good to great."

"We bought the Corolla when it was 9 months (15K) old as a Toyota "Certified" used vehicle. It came with a 7 year 100K warranty and was an extremely good value for less than $15K."

"The extra width and length makes parking and manuevering harder than the previous model"

"I failed to do everything that Consumer Reports said about buying a new car. Therefore I paid way to much. I have no one to blame but myself."

"Mine is leased. Feel I was victim of a bait and switch."

"I traded my previously owned vehicle for the Corolla, was given a good price for it, this helped me purchase the Corolla for a lowered price, I got a good bargain."

"Very good and reliable cars for my teenage daughter"

"I wanted to stay within my budget and get the best value I could. After offering $3,000 less than they were asking, they said no and I left. I was called twice by the dealer in the following two days. First caller lowered the price but not as much as I asked so I refused. The second call from the dealer was the manager, who met my price. And I accepted. I have never paid sticker price for a car."

"Did not have automatic headlights"

"Overpriced. I could have gotten a Honda Civic, better value and cheaper cost."

"We expected basic transportation, that's what we got."

"Heavy conveniences for a very reasonable price."

"only has 20k so hard to say in the long run but when we were shopping it was the best deal on the market with the solid reputation and a big plus is the free 24k miles maintenance package."

"For the price we paid didn't get all the bells and whistles. No blind spot indicators, radio very small indicators, no access to telephone thru the car, no GPS."

"Purchased the S premium. Very reliable car with a significant number of features for a very reasonable price"

"Good economical, reliable car with lots of amenities."

"I don't know if I over paid for this car"

"A lot of car for a very competitive price."

"This car works well, handles well, looks good and I am fully satisfied with it including the value for what I paid."

"Good: Very high reliability and drivability with decent price. Bad: Frumpy and generic styling that says Toyota does not employ even a single capable designer. Overall: I bought it for the quality of construction and handling along with the safety features all at a decent price, but I my sense of design and grace is assaulted every time I look at it. It is a purely utilitarian choice of a car."

"both cars very reliable with minimal maintenance"

"It's a great car for its price. I had a 2004 Corolla which I traded in for this 2015. The difference is like day and night: roomier, quieter, peppier, much more stylish, much better handling, excellent feel economy!"

"I am not sure other than I wish I had bought another model."

"It has been everything that I read about in CR. It has nice exceleration (for a 4 cylinder), good gas mileage, lots of safety features, great value for the price."

"I feel the car offers great value for what I paid and I think the 2 yr/25k free maintenance given by the manufacturer is a great incentive and helps with not having to worry about the maintenance cost for the first couple of years."

"The Corolla carries on the well known reputation of the Toyota brand. I just found it a little boring to drive."

"My wife and daughter did a lot of research on vehicles in this price range and size. They both purchased the Toyota Corolla, 1 year apart and from different dealers. They both feel like they got a great deal at the right price."

"fairly smooth ride, good value for the price"

"I think the Corolla is the best value, especially if you look at the long term."

"Very solid build typical of Toyota cars. Uphill speeds are slightly jerky. So far no problems with this car."

"Not much ... it's an OK car. I know it's reliable, but it's got too many shortcomings. Can't get excited about it!"

"Excellent value for the money when factoring in long term reliability"

"Dated styling compared with others in this class"

"I like the sporty style of this vehicle & the nice rims."

"Don't like the changes in the console because I can't temporarily store CDs in the area below the radio."

"Exterior styling isn't the sharpest. The interior styling is really nice but the seat fabric doesn't seem very durable and stains easily."

"it looks nice and people like the way it looks"

"Inside rather bland. Seats could be more comfortable with more seat positions for driver without having to buy next level of car."

"Interior lacks many storage compartments the 2010 model had and seems "cheaper". Looks like they traded some comfort to add the new electronics. Miss the key access to the trunk. Love the gas mileage."

"Even though this is a Sports model,this car looks like an old man car but I knew that when I bought it."