2008 Toyota Corolla Trims and Specs

Like the rest of the Corolla lineup, the Corolla CE received a design refresh for 2008, which included a more aerodynamic front end with an edgier front fascia treatment and multi-reflector halogen headlights. Other exterior elements include black protective body-side moldings and a chrome grille surround.

Overall, though, the 2008 Corolla CE retains the basic elements that have made it one of the world's bestselling cars, including an affordable price, a fuel-efficient engine, and a safe, comfortable interior.

Standard features include a direct tire-pressure monitoring system, a tilt steering wheel, a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, an AM/FM audio system with a CD player, and 15-inch wheels.

The Corolla CE's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine provides 126 horsepower, which is adequate but not overwhelming power. The engine links to a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Also optional are such features as cruise control, side-mounted airbags, and a four-wheel antilock brake system with electronic brake force distribution.

As you might have noticed, the 2008 Corolla CE is not super well-equipped, but that's not the point here. For decades the Corolla has carved out a place for itself in the automotive marketplace as a high-quality, value-priced sedan, and the Corolla CE continues to occupy that niche in a masterful fashion.

A step up from the entry-level Corolla CE, the 2008 Toyota Corolla S comes with an upgraded list of standard features, including integrated front fog lights and a six-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player.

It also received a design refresh for 2008, which included a more aerodynamic front end with an edgier front fascia treatment and multi-reflector halogen headlights and smoked lenses. Other exterior elements include color-keyed protective body-side moldings, a chrome grille surround, and color-keyed power remote-controlled exterior mirrors.

Standard features for the 2008 Corolla S include a direct tire pressure monitoring system, a tilt steering wheel, a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, and 15-inch wheels.

The Corolla S's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine provides 126 horsepower, which is adequate but not overwhelming power. The engine links to a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

Also optional are such features as cruise control, side-mounted airbags, a power tilt/slide moonroof, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, an upgraded JBL stereo system with a CD changer, and a four-wheel antilock brake system with electronic brake force distribution.

As the high-end Corolla model for 2008, the LE comes well-equipped both inside and out. Still, the Corolla has always been a value-oriented vehicle, so when compared to other compact sedans, the LE's equipment list might seem limited. Safety features like antilock brakes, stability control, traction control, and side airbags, as well as typical features like power door locks, do not come included with the standard LE package, though they're all available as options.

The Corolla LE does include such features as wood-grain-style interior trim, a remote keyless entry system, power windows, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a six-speaker AM/FM stereo system with a CD player.

The Corolla LE sports a freshened design for 2008, with aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlights, color-keyed power remote-controlled exterior mirrors, a chrome grille surround, and 15-inch steel wheels.

The Corolla LE's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine provides 126 horsepower, which is adequate but not overwhelming power. The engine links to a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Also optional are such features as cruise control and a power tilt/slide moonroof.