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2013 Toyota Corolla review

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Toyota Corolla highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Quiet ride in city or highway
  • Comfortable seats and ride
  • Easy, ergonomic controls

Cons

  • Slow acceleration
  • Limited tech even on high trims
  • Disconnected driving feel

Mileage (EPA estimate)

26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined

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All Toyota Corolla years

Not sure what year to select? Learn about each Toyota Corolla generation from 2012 to 2026

What is new for the 2013 Toyota Corolla?

  • Trim Added: Sport Edition for enhanced performance and features.
  • Trim Discontinued: Base Model no longer available, encouraging buyers to consider higher trims.
  • Standard Equipment on all models now includes advanced safety features and upgraded infotainment system.
  • New Equipment: Optional all-wheel drive available on select trims for improved handling.
  • Significant removal: Manual transmission option discontinued, limiting driving preferences.

5 reasons to buy the 2013 Toyota Corolla

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.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2013 Toyota Corolla is praised for its fuel efficiency, reliability, and low maintenance costs, making it an economical choice. It provides smooth handling and high safety ratings. However, some users point to limited power, smaller interior space, and modest styling as drawbacks. Overall, most owners find it a dependable and budget-friendly compact car.
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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

Special Edition 4D Sedan 2WD

Standard Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • ABS Brakes
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Locks
  • Traction Control
  • Side Airbags
  • Power Windows
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Mirrors
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • CD Audio
  • Entune
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Navigation System
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Remote Start
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Sunroof(s)

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

179.3"

Width

69.4"

Height

57.7"

Leg room

F 41.7"/R 36.4"

Head room

F 38.8"/R 37.2"

Front tires

P215/45R17

Rear tires

P215/45R17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

150/1500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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