2008 Toyota Corolla: Overview
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2008 Toyota Corolla ▼
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- MSRP: $14,405 -$16,415
- Invoice: $13,324 -$14,855
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Pros
- Fuel economy
Cons
- Rear-seat room
Vehicle Highlights
The 2008 Toyota Corolla carries over unchanged, pending a redesign due in calendar 2008 as a 2009 model. Corolla offers base CE, sport-themed S, and luxury LE models. All have a 126-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine and manual or automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Note that side airbags can't be ordered with the optional sunroof. Power windows and remote entry are standard on the LE and optional on other Corollas.
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, Nissan Versa, and Scion xB. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Elantra and Mazda 3.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Ford Focus, Mitsubishi Lancer, Saturn Astra, Scion xB, and Subaru Impreza.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | CE, manual Rating | Compact Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 4 | 4.8 |
| Fuel Economy | 8 | 6.6 |
| Ride Quality | 5 | 5.1 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 5 | 5.9 |
| Quietness | 4 | 4.5 |
| Controls | 6 | 5.7 |
| Details | 5 | 5.2 |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 5 | 5.7 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | 4.1 |
| Cargo Room | 3 | 4.9 |
| Value within Class | 6 | 6.2 |
| Total Score: | 54 | 58.7 |
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