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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 22-26/30-35 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.8L I4 132HP
2.4L I4 158HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.0
Exterior: 4.0
Interior: 3.6
Overall: 4.0
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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By Bas Van Der Hoek
Submitted 2011-11-28 23:37:22
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
The build quality.(Mine is Canadian build.)
Room inside.
For a cheap car, it has so many standard features.
6 Air-bags.
Best glove box in the industry.
Better trunk light than a Lexus.
Absolutely noise and rattle free.
Silent wipers that clean (almost) the entire windshield.
I am 6.2 and 110 kilo, it feels like it was build for me.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
The dashboard glare in the summer is annoying, dash should have been black, instead of grey.
The clock is indeed in a kind of silly spot, but so what, at least it has a clock.
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
I have my car now for 18 months and put 30,000 on it.
The day I bought it, I changed the tires and I had the steering ECU replaced.(You have to complain about it.)
I have not had a second of buyer's remorse. It runs on fumes. I never felt the need for a six speed automatic and I just love how the drivers door sound when you close it.
I consider it my "Mini Lexus". Imagine, heated mirrors are standard on a car that is tax in not even $20,000.
The press does not think it is sporty enough. I think for what it was made to do, it is as perfect as cars come.
By Bill S
Submitted 2011-11-18 23:33:14
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
1) Quietest, smoothest ride of any compact out there.
2) Good visibility from inside out.
2) Sharp exterior appearance, especially the "S" version.
4) Very nice interior on the "S" version.
5) Excellent instrumentation on the "S" version.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
1) Sell it with cruise control as standard.
2) Pricey vehicle as it is. It should come with more standard features.
3) They should have left well enough alone. The 2010 model looks better than the 2011 version.
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
For such a small vehicle, I am amazed at how quiet and smooth the Corolla's ride is, even at 80 mph on the highway.
While some reviewers prefer the Honda Civic because the handling is somewhat more sporty and spirited, there is a huge difference in the seating height, instrument layout, ride, and road noise when compared with the Civic. It's like comparing apples and oranges. The comfort difference on long trips makes Corolla the obvious choice in the smaller vehicle class for most drivers. If you want something more sporty, get a sports car.
By Matt118
Submitted 2010-04-01 20:56:59
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
I like the build quality, how well equipped it is, and the fact that it runs real smooth.
I also like the overall size, not too short; not too long.
After owning several GM cars, I don't know why I didn't look at Toyota years ago.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
If I had to change one thing, and only one thing, it would be the location of the clock. It's way too low to actually see without taking one's eyes of the road and the glare on the lens doesn't help either.
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
I did a lot of research before actually deciding to buy the 2010 Toyota Corolla. I considered the 2010 Honda Civic and the 2010 Nissan Sentra. In the end I chose the Corolla because of its price and the deal I got. Both the Honda and the Nissan were a bit pricey for my bank account.
I got the LE version with the value package that includes keyless entry and cruise control. My dealer added a 5-piece floor mat set.
So far so good! Great gas mileage! I'm currently get 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Driving it is a joy and I feel that acceleration is very good, as I outgrew the urge to "floor" the gas pedal sometime ago.
The transmission shifts almost as smooth as the Nissan's CVT transmission. Access through the front doors is more than adequate, however, very tall people may have problems entering the rear seat if they're not careful. The radio/CD player is easy to operate. The maintenance schedule works at 5,000 miles or 6 month intervals. I noticed that the tire size (195-65/15) is a common one that are less expensive tires to replace.
I expect to have my Corolla LE for a long time as I also researched their reliability record. To say that I love it is an understatement.
By Micheal
Submitted 2009-12-29 12:10:07
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Very good mechanically for the type of car it is.
Great fuel economy.
Quiet, pleasant, and smooth.
Uses 15" wheels (cheaper tires).
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Improve ergonomics for tall(er) people, and for adults of average (and above) European and American girth.
Improve the look of the butt of the car.
Improve the color combination of the instrument panel.
Make the car fun to drive.
Program the auto tranny to downshift even by two gears if necessary for quicker acceleration.
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
I did a lot of research before buying this car, and came to the conclusion that for the money this Corolla has the best value. Honda Civic would probably be a better car (for me), but equally equipped it's more expensive. I got the CE version with the enhanced convenience package.
I actually like the look of the car from the front and from the side; the back of the car, however, looks like someone melted the previous version's butt with a torch and slapped it on this new version; it looks weird - has a poor flow, to my taste. Inside the car looks OK; not exciting, but not offensive either. The dash has a reasonably elegant flow, the center stack looks modern-ish, and the layout of the controls is good (except perhaps for the clock's position at the bottom of the stack). The back-lighting of the IP is amber, which I like a lot, but the needles are red = poor color combination (doesn't Toyota have designers trained in aesthetics?).
When it comes to ergonomics, this car was designed for short and thin people (and even they get short-changed). The front seats' cushions are too narrow for anyone but tiny people - the side bolsters dig into the butt, making longer rides quite uncomfortable. Also, the front seats lack lumber supports. I'm 6'2" and 175 pounds, and I had to add some serious padding to the driver seat to compensate; this shouldn't be needed on a 20-thousand-dollar car in the 21st century. The driver seat moves back far enough to offer a just-about-so-so space for my longer legs. The steering wheel telescopes and tilts nicely. When the driver seat is moved all the way back (or almost), the driver's elbow is way past the door's elbow rest, so there is nowhere to rest the left arm. And even though short people line up with the door's elbow rest well, due to the convex shape of the door, the elbow rest is too far from the seat to be a comfortable support. The right elbow lines up with the right elbow rest nicely, but the rest is made of hard plastic...
At normal legal speeds the car is very quiet (unless the road gets very rough) and has a pleasant and smooth ride. The engine has enough power for normal driving, but don't expect any quick acceleration. When you floor it, the transmission might think for a second, and when it decides that you're serious about gathering some speed, it downshifts quickly and smoothly. However, from my experience it's only willing to downshift by one gear - then it stays in that gear and all you have left is a prayer that the engine will hit higher RPMs fast, and thus gather steam much quicker. In normal driving the transmission behaves well, shifts very smoothly, and when it detects a downhill and you brake, it downshifts to utilize engine braking.
Handling is secure; the car can negotiate curves surprisingly well, and I find high-speed tracking just fine (some people have reported drifting at higher speeds, but my car doesn't do it).
Steering is OK for a commuter car. Though it doesn't offer much feedback, and is not sports-car sensitive, it responds well enough, has a reasonably good on-center feel, and returns to the center position well.
The brakes are very good.
The stereo system's sound quality is about as good as a 100-dollar (CAD) stereo system from Best Buy.
If I had to summarize 2010 Corolla, I'd call it quiet, smooth, pleasant, but needing some substantial improvements in ergonomics for real-world people; I'd also love to call it fun to drive.
By Greg279124
Submitted 2011-04-06 12:39:26
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
It has a hook for a grocery bag on the passenger side.
It has a split rear seat.
It has room for a full-size spare.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
The clock is in a terrible location.
The electronic throttle has a mind of its own.
The fuel economy is poor (the 1995 Civic I had before and 1997 Corolla I drove before were better - 15/13 years of 'advancements'?)
Automatic headlights that the driver cannot control.
Instrument panel lighting is unnecessary and over-compensates.
No way around having to use the transponder key.
Poor quality construction of the bumpers/molding.
Power-lock versions lack a key-hole on the passenger side.
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
Apparently I failed the test drive part of my duty miserably. It's not necessarily a bad vehicle, but not one that I should have bought (it's like a shoe that gets the job done, but doesn't fit right).
The vehicle has a lot of automatic features that I just don't want. If they don't bother you, then they're not a problem. Some include: AC going on with the defogger (no way to prevent it short of unplugging the condensor), wipers wiping away washer fluid (good way to scratch the windshield), headlights.
I would recommend a long test drive (if possible, rent one for a while) for anyone planning to buy a new vehicle (regardless of make/model).
By shouravv
Submitted 2011-02-20 00:17:30
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Low price. I paid $14,700 OTD /w all weather package, rear bumper protector, and carpeted floor mats, and got 0% APR 5yr zero down loan from Toyota. Just for comparison, the new 2011 Elantra would cost me $4k more upfront and at least $2k more in interest (3.95% APR).
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Cruise control and power window/locks are not standard on the base model.
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
I bought my 2010 basic Corolla A/T 3 months back and I must say that I am loving it. I was initially considering a Yaris, but the Corolla was just priced well enough for me to switch. I am a city driver and am getting 30mpg average. But when on freeways, staying around 55-60mph gets me over 45mpg easily. The engine gives decent acceleration and the brakes are not touchy, the standard speakers (4) are decent and the dash-board layout is straight-forward, and overall the exterior is respectable.
By GUEST
Submitted 2011-02-19 11:54:10
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Nice ride. I got looks every time. Got the sports version with matching red wheels on it.. I love it.. Owned it for almost year, still have no blame.. Not bad on gas - got 1.8 liter engine compare to my 2001 Civic got 1.6L. Nicely built by Toyota .. I would say Toyota is the best manufacturer in USA. I don't care what other people say about Toyota..
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Just basic interior design, not much sporty interior compared to Honda Civic si .. I wish Toyota would improve the interior..
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
Very nice. I wouldn't trade it for anything.. Keep it up, Toyota.
By Ed Carey
Submitted 2010-10-21 08:35:29
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Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Just one problem. When making some difficult left hand turns, my visibility is almost nil for on-coming traffic from the right. All I can readily see is the headrest and my wife's head...almost totally blocking my view. I have no idea how to correct it. It definitely will result in accidents.
By Harry
Submitted 2009-12-09 19:02:55
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
It is the best compact car out there.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
The exterior look got a bit bulky. It looks almost like a mid-sized sedan and not quick enough, which is not the case.
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
I drove all the compact sized cars out there, and Corolla was by far the best one. It is quiet and comfortable, unlike other economy cars. Yet, it is nimble enough to drive through city streets everyday.
I just wish the design looks lean and quick. Toyota designers made it look bluhhh, which does not represent how the car is inside the engine compartment.
By Marcel Sabourin
Submitted 2009-10-07 22:31:48
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Very well built, runs well, it's just a great car to drive and own.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Toyota Corolla?
Needs a clock in the radio area, has one on dash but could be better placed.
2010 Toyota Corolla Review:
I have never bought a car or truck that I felt great after having it, always some little thing that just made it not so great.
This car I have been happy from the test drive to buying it and after driving it for a few months. I'm glad I bought this car.
Thanks.
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