2013 Toyota Corolla review

1. Comfortable ride

The 2013 Toyota Corolla seats up to five adults, and your passengers will rave about the all-day comfort of the seats. Soft springs soak up bumps and cracks in the pavement, isolating you from the road while you enjoy the journey. You'll notice how the steering is effortless and light, and the ride is quiet and composed, cocooning you from a rough daily commute.

2. Time between fill-ups

The 2013 Corolla features a 1.8L four-cylinder engine with 132 horsepower, connected to a standard five-speed manual transmission, or a more common four-speed automatic, driving the front wheels. This drivetrain is good for an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined.

Look around for a manual transmission if you want more driving engagement than the automatic, but note that the EPA-estimated combined mileage is identical.

3. Easy to drive and park

The 2013 Toyota Corolla is easygoing on the highway, and even easier to drive in congested city traffic thanks to its small size. The short length makes it a cinch to parallel park, and the excellent outward visibility gives you confidence. Tight parking garages and compact-only parking spots are no match for the Corolla. Think of it as the antidote to stressful urban driving and parking.

4. Trunk space

Compacts aren't known for their cargo capability, but the Corolla has 12.3 cu-ft of cargo space in the trunk. For a visual, that's approximately equivalent to three large suitcases, or similar to a pickup truck bed tool chest. You can easily expand the cargo space with convenient 60/40-split folding rear seats.

5. Limited Edition

The 2013 Corolla LE comes loaded with great standard features like heated exterior mirrors and a six-speaker JBL^® audio system with Bluetooth^® connectivity.

If you want your Corolla with everything, look for the Premium Package. This top-tier grouping added automatic air conditioning, auto headlights, a power moonroof, steering wheel audio/climate controls, and 17-in wheels.