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2009 Toyota Corolla Review
All-new, bigger and roomier.
2009 Corolla Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new 2009 Toyota Corolla is an practical sedan that by way of its myriad configurations can be used for virtually any application. It keeps up with urban traffic, offers good maneuverability, delivers decent fuel economy, and makes a strong argument in any non-emotional automotive purchase.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Corolla; LE; XLE; S; XRS |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve I4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 132-hp 1.8-liter I4; 158-hp 2.4-liter I4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags; ABS, BA, EBD; stability/traction control (std XRS) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | electronic stability control, traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fremont, California; Cambridge, Ontario, Canada; Takaoka, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-468-6968 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Corolla S |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, console, sport seats, leather steering wheel and shifter, fog lamps |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather upholstery; Sport package with power windows/locks, alloy wheels, cruise control, trunk spoiler; navigation system, six-speaker stereo; moonroof; electronic stability control |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 132 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 128 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 27/35 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 178.7/69.3/57.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/53.0/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.1/43.9/36.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.3 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 |
| Curb Weight | 2767 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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