2018 Toyota Corolla iM review
Toyota Corolla iM highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Unexpected standard features
- Comfortable for long drives
- Flexible five-door body style
Cons
- Lackluster acceleration
- Lack of premium options
- Blind spots out the rear
Mileage (EPA estimate)
27 city, 35 highway, 30 combined
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Easy to drive and park
If you are looking for something compact and parkable with a decent cargo area, the 2018 Toyota Corolla iM is a great place to start your search. Its compact size and long list of standard features make it an excellent choice for a city car because it will provide some decent creature comforts while fitting into tight spaces. Even though the interior is mono-spec, it has a premium feel to it, as well as comfortable cloth seats, which are great for longer drives. Add that to the rear hatch that provides a wide opening for cargo and the rear-folding seats give you the ability to carry people or stuff, and you have a vehicle that can flex.
All Toyota Corolla iM years
- 2018
2018 Toyota Corolla iM trims
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- 137-hp, 126-lb-ft of torque 1.8L
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear View Camera
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Power Mirrors
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Toyota Corolla iM
1. Decent cargo space
If you need more space than a traditional trunk and like the ability to load things up to the roof but still need a compact footprint, the 2018 Toyota Corolla iM is a nice option. With the rear seats up, the hatchback has 20.8 cu-ft of cargo volume, which is larger than most compact sedans. If you need more space, you can drop the rear seats completely or take advantage of the 60/40 split-fold seats to hold a rear seat passenger or two as well as cargo.
2. Buy less gas
Though the 2018 Toyota Corolla iM's 1.8L four-cylinder engine only delivers 137 horsepower, the trade-off is more time between fuel-ups. The iM gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg or 31 mpg in combined driving, depending on whether you opt for the manual or automatic transmission, respectively.
What's more, if you do a lot of highway driving, EPA estimates you'll see 35+ mpg on both vehicles.3. A lot of standard features
The 2018 Toyota Corolla iM is an entry-level hatch, but it has a high level of standard amenities you might not expect. You'll see things like an acoustic layer windshield help keep the cabin quieter, and heated power-folding side mirrors are an added benefit on cold winter mornings. Other standard features include auto on/off lights, automatic high beams, dual automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and cruise control.
4. Fit in tight spaces
The 2018 Toyota Corolla iM is just 170.5 inches long, which is shorter than a lot of compact sedans. This, along with a good turning radius, makes it easy to parallel park on city streets, but it will also fit well in compact parking lots and garages. As a bonus, there is a standard rearview camera, which is great if you like to back into your parking spaces.
5. Go on long drives
Whether you have a long commute or you take regular road trips, you'll appreciate that the 2018 Toyota Corolla has comfy seats. And if you need tunes or podcasts to keep you entertained, you'll be able to stream audio from your phone via Bluetooth® or wired-in connection. Add that to the flexible cargo space and fuel-sipping powertrain, and all you have to do is get in and go.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Toyota Corolla iM an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Corolla iM 2nd out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Toyota Corolla iM is $423, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Toyota Corolla iM owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.5 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 7% for the Toyota Corolla iM, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Toyota Corolla iM features and specs
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Base 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Heated Mirrors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Pioneer Sound System
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.8L
Horsepower
137
Torque (ft-lbs)
126
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
102.4"
Overall length
170.5"
Width
69.3"
Height
55.3"
Leg room
F 41.6"/R 32.7"
Head room
F 39.7"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P225/45HR17
Rear tires
P225/45HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Toyota Corolla iM FAQ
The 2018 Toyota Corolla iM Base offers 28 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway. It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
The Toyota Corolla iM received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Corolla iM as 1 out of 46 among Compact Car
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