VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
The 2011 Toyota Corolla gets a substantial freshening including updated exterior and interior styling and a revised model lineup. This compact car offers three trim levels, down from the five offered in 2009-2010. Base, LE, and S models return for 2011. The luxury-oriented XLE and sporty XRS have been discontinued. All Corolla models have a 132-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the Base and S. A 4-speed automatic is optional on those models and standard on the LE. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. S models have specific exterior and interior trim. A tilt and telescopic steering wheel is standard on all models. A sunroof, wireless cell-phone link, and USB port for connected digital-music players are optional on the LE and S. Leather upholstery and a navigation system are no longer offered.

COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 99.4 inches or longer.
Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Nissan Versa, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Cruze and Scion xB. New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Volt, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Leaf, and Volkswagen Jetta Sedan.
Our road test for the 2011 Toyota Corolla includes a full evaluation of the 2011 Toyota Corolla from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2011 Toyota Corolla, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2011 Toyota Corolla help you decide if a 2011 Toyota Corolla is right for you.

Specs and safety for the 2011 Toyota Corolla include detailed information on everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity. NHTSA crash-test scores for the 2011 Toyota Corolla are provided as well as manufacturer warranty information.

NHTSA CRASH-TEST RESULTS
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NB The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Sideimpact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.