Standard tires on the CE model are P185/65 R15, and the S and LE grades are P195/65 R15. Fifteen-inch alloy wheels are available as an option for both S and LE models. An optional 16-inch aluminum alloy wheel has been added to S model.

Standard safety technology in Toyota Corolla includes advanced front airbags, pretensioners and force limiters for the front seatbelts and side-impact door beams. Front seat side and curtain shield airbags and an anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) are available as options for all model grades. The rear seat is equipped with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) uniform child restraint anchorage system.


Fun To Drive

Corolla's sophisticated dual overhead cam (DOHC) 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine produces 126 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 122 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,200 RPM. Toyota's advanced Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) gives the Corolla engine a liveliness that belies its size by optimizing power delivery throughout the engine speed range.

The engine produces at least 90 percent of its peak torque from just 2,000 RPM to the 6,000 RPM redline, giving the Corolla sporty response and easy highway merging. Equipped with the standard five-speed manual transmission, the Corolla can accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in just under nine seconds.


The Toyota Value Standard

Toyota eliminated the traditional notion of a "base" model by equipping the Corolla CE grade with extensive standard equipment, along with interior fabrics and textures designed to impart a high-quality appearance and feel. Standard equipment includes air conditioning with a cabin air filter; an AM/FM/CD sound system with four speakers; anti-theft engine immobilizer; power mirrors; tilt steering wheel; intermittent wipers; tachometer; digital clock; digital outside temperature gauge; a driver's seat-height adjuster; a trunk lamp, and a dome light with delay.

Design details contribute to the high-quality/high-value feel, as well. For example, the exterior door handles are color-keyed to the body, and the steering wheel and dashboard are color-keyed to the upholstery. Both the S and LE grades add AM/FM/CD sound system with six speakers, map lights and color-keyed body side moldings as standard.


Sporty Corolla S

The sporty Corolla S model features "factory custom" exterior styling, including smoked headlight lens-extenders, integrated front fog lamps and an aerodynamic body package with color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers, rocker panel extensions and rear mudguards.

Standard equipment for the Corolla S model includes air conditioning; power door locks; driver's seat height adjuster, and an AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers.

While the current Corolla differs dramatically from the first-generation model of four decades ago, it remains true to the ideals that have made Corolla the world's all-time best-selling passenger car: affordability, high quality and reliability.

Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle limited warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60 months/60,000 miles and corrosion perforation for 60 months with no mileage limitation.

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