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2005 Toyota Corolla Review
Smooth and refined, practical and reliable.
2005 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. Enthusiasts should take a look at the new Corolla XRS, which promises significantly improved acceleration performance and sportier handling.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough and John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | Corolla CE ($13,680); S ($14,725); LE ($14,890); XRS ($17,455) |
| 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; 170-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual frontal airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, curtain side airbags; anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD); vehicle stability control (VSC) |
| 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 | 13680 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Corolla S ($14,725) |
| 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) | curtain shield and side bolster side-impact airbags ($655); ABS ($390); Vehicle Stability Control ($650); Enhanced Power Package ($500) includes power windows, cruise control, keyless entry; Sport Plus Package ($825) includes P195/65R15 tires w/aluminum wheels and rear spoiler; AM/FM/6CD changer ($200) |
| Destination Charge | 515 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 18460 |
| Layout | 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 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.1/51.9/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.1/46.2/35.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1,500 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 6.0 |
| Curb Weight | 2,524 |
| Stock Tires | P195/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum w ABS, EBD, VSC |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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