2000 Toyota Corolla: Road Test
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- MSRP: $12,418 -$15,868
- Invoice: $11,318 -$14,054
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Our road test for the 2000 Toyota Corolla includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Toyota Corolla from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Toyota Corolla, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Toyota Corolla help you decide if a 2000 Toyota Corolla is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Manual-transmission models are spritely enough, but automatics feel sleepy off the line. Air conditioning saps some pep with either transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 6.6 |
A high point. We averaged 26.5 mpg with one automatic LE test car; another returned 29.3 even with gas-eating performance testing.
RIDE QUALITY
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
The suspension favors ride comfort over handling. Bumps are absorbed well and high-speed stability is good.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 4.3 |
Body roll is apparent in hard cornering, but the car is agile and predictable.
QUIETNESS
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Corollas seem to be insulated better than Prizms against road and wind noise, but both are quieter than the subcompact-car norm.
CONTROLS
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 5.5 |
It's a slight stretch to radio and climate controls, but they're simple to use and clearly marked.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
Not among the more spacious-feeling subcompacts, though seats are notably firm and supportive.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2.8 |
Tight for adults, with notably little toe and leg room. The more-modern, upright design of the new Ford Focus and Toyota's own Echo provide far roomier accommodations.
CARGO ROOM
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.3 |
The trunk is usefully sized, but the lid hinges dip into the load space.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.2 |
They're not the newest or least expensive subcompacts around, but both Corolla and Prizm are solid, safe choices that benefit from Toyota's great reliability record. Note that Corolla handily outsells its Chevy cousin and, being a Toyota, commands higher resale values.
Total Score
| CE, man. | LE, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 43 | 41.7 |
Total Score: 43
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