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2004 Toyota Corolla Review
Smooth and refined, a great compact sedan.
2004 Corolla Review Summary & Specifications
Toyota Corolla is the car to consider if you're looking for a sophisticated and utterly reliable sub-compact sedan that blends in so well it's almost non-existent. It's not too much of a stretch to say the Corolla is a baby Lexus, it certainly has the same DNA. The Corolla boasts a high-quality, ergonomically excellent interior with comfortable, supportive seats. The interior is particularly well suited for shorter drivers. The rear seats are roomy and relatively comfortable and the trunk is big for this class. The Corolla rides and handles well with a relatively soft suspension. It isn't a sports sedan, but the engine is smooth and sophisticated and delivers good acceleration performance. In short, the Corolla is arguably the best compact sedan for non-enthusiasts.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | CE ($13,570); S ($14,515); LE ($14,780) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 130-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fremont, California; Cambridge, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 13570 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Corolla S ($14,515) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, AM/FM/CD system, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, power steering, power door locks, mirrors, windows, intermittent wipers, remote trunk/fuel door release, wood-like trim, 60/40 split rear seats |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | ABS ($300); side airbags ($250); cruise control ($250); power windows and keyless entry ($605); four-piece carpeted floor mats ($87); six-speaker audio upgrade ($40) |
| Destination Charge | 485 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 16532 |
| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 130 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 125 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 32/40 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 178.3/66.9/57.7 |
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| Turning Radius | 35.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.1/51.9/41.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.1/46.2/35.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 6.0 |
| Curb Weight | 2524 |
| Stock Tires | P195/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum w ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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