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2012 Toyota Corolla review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Toyota Corolla?

  • Navigation System features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Base trim now comes with Power Locks and Power Windows as standard equipment.

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RepairPal gave the Toyota Corolla an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Corolla 1st out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Toyota Corolla features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.8L

Horsepower

132

Torque (ft-lbs)

128

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

102.4"

Overall length

180"

Width

69.4"

Height

57.7"

Leg room

F 41.7"/R 36.3"

Head room

F 38.8"/R 37.2"

Front tires

P195/65R15

Rear tires

P195/65R15

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

150/1500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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