2010 Toyota Corolla Trims and Specs

The 2010 Toyota Corolla powers its Base trim with a 1.8-liter engine, coupled with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Both choices come standard with traction control, and the car's 15-inch wheels roll on 195/65R15 tires, kept in check with an anti-skid system. Cloth upholstery is the standard material in this trim, wrapping the front bucket seats and split-folding rear. The driver gets height adjustability as well as a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, providing ample space for most occupants. Power mirrors are the sole power feature, although air conditioning is included. Entertainment is nothing special, with a CD/MP3 player with digital-media player connection included. Safety is handled by dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags, antilock brakes with brake assist, daytime running lights, and a theft-deterrent system.

The 2010 Toyota Corolla S moves up to 16-inch wheels, and foglights up front make the trim immediately distinguishable. Inside, the tilt/telescoping steering wheel is now leather-wrapped, although cloth upholstery is still standard, and it comes with controls for the MP3-compatible stereo with digital-media player connection. A trip computer completes the upgrades over the LE trim, although power windows are deleted here, leaving power mirrors and door locks. Front bucket seats are complemented by a split-folding rear, and the driver’s seat is height adjustable.

Still powered by a 1.8-liter engine, buyers choose between a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission. Air conditioning is standard, and a long list of safety features includes six airbags, traction control and anti-skid, antilock brakes with brake assist, daytime running lights, and a theft-deterrent system.

Power is the difference in the 2010 Toyota Corolla LE, although not from its standard 1.8-liter engine. Rather, buyers now get power windows and door locks in addition to the power mirrors standard on the Base trim. Transmission choices are still a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic, and cloth upholstery still wraps the front bucket and split-folding rear seats. Air conditioning, an MP3-compatible stereo, and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel are all included. Safety features like dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags are standard, along with antilock brakes with brake assist, anti-skid, traction control, daytime running lights, and a theft-deterrent system.

If you choose the 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE, you’ll lose the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the controls for the CD/MP3 player that come on it, as well as the foglights. You will, however, gain back the power windows to complement the power mirrors and door locks, along with remote keyless entry and variable-intermittent wipers. That said, the XLE is an S, with the same 16-inch wheels, 1.8-liter engine, and choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Front bucket seats and a rear split-folding unit are covered in cloth upholstery, and the steering wheel tilts and telescopes. A trip computer and air conditioning are included, along with a long list of safety features: six airbags, traction control and anti-skid, antilock brakes with brake assist, daytime running lights, and a theft-deterrent system.

The powerhouse of the 2010 Toyota Corolla family, the XRS, comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, your choice of a five-speed manual or automatic transmission, and antilock four-wheel disc brakes. The leather-wrapped steering wheel makes a reappearance, along with radio and cruise controls, however power windows, remote keyless entry, and variable intermittent wipers are all deleted.

Outside, foglights, a rear spoiler, and 17-inch alloys all show off the top-tier trim. Cloth upholstery is still standard for the front bucket and split-folding rear seats, and power door locks and mirrors are the remaining standard power features. Air conditioning and a trip computer are included for convenience, and a CD/MP3 player with a digital-media player connection is included. Standard safety features include six airbags, traction control and anti-skid, brake assist, daytime running lights, and a theft-deterrent system.