2011 Toyota Corolla Trims and Specs

In the quest to maintain its reputation as the bestselling automobile of all time, the Toyota Corolla Base sports a slightly refreshed exterior and interior look for 2011. Sporting standard 15-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, split-folding rear seatbacks, telescoping tilt-wheel steering and air conditioning, this five-passenger compact sedan offers itself as a heck of a first car. Entertainment in the Base Corolla trim is provided by an MP3-capable single-CD player and four speakers, while instrumentation includes a trip computer and external temperature display. Options, meanwhile, consist of nine- and five-spoke 18-inch wheels in silver or black, satellite radio, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and Toyota’s BLU Logic hands-free audio and phone interface system. Additionally, the Preferred Accessory Package, with front and rear floormats, cargo net, trunk mat and rear bumper protection, is also available.

Standard safety equipment aboard the 2011 Corolla Base includes four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and, now, standard stability control, as well as front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Daytime running lights are also standard for this compact sedan, while a remote antitheft alarm is optional.

Powering the 2011 Corolla Base is the standard (and only) 132-hp 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine. The four-banger uses a standard 5-speed manual transmission to wrest 128 lb-ft of torque from its ponies, to the tune of 28/35 mpg. A 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission is available with the Base trim, with fuel efficiency dropping to 26/34. Towing capacity, for those so inclined, is 1,500 pounds max, while a TRD (Toyota Research Department) rear sway bar and/or front strut brace are optional.

The midlevel trim of the 2011 Toyota Corolla lineup is the LE. This five-passenger compact sedan boasts 15-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, a split-folding rear seatback, remote power door locks, power windows and heated outside mirrors, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, a simulated alloy steering wheel and, of course, air conditioning. Entertainment and techno-gizmos consist of an MP3-capable single-CD player and six speakers, a trip computer, and phone pre-wiring. Option packages include the Preferred Accessory Package, with front and rear floormats, trunk mat, cargo net and rear bumper protection, and the Premium Package, with satellite radio, USB/iPod interface and Bluetooth wireless audio streaming. Standalone options include upgraded 18-inch wheels, a power moonroof, BLU Logic hands-free audio and phone interface and a remote engine starter.

Safety-wise, the 2011 Corolla LE boasts standard four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) and traction control, as well as, for 2011, stability control that’s standard across the lineup. Additional standard safety equipment includes front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags, front head-restraint whiplash protection, and daytime running lights. Optional safety items include front fog/driving lights with the Premium Package and a remote antitheft alarm.

The 2011 Corolla LE, like its brethren, is delivered with a standard 132-hp 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine. Paired with a shiftable 4-speed automatic transmission the four-banger puts out 128 lb-ft of torque at an EPA-estimated 26/34 mpg. Towing capacity, meantime, is maxed out at 1,500 pounds with the proper equipment. Optional with the LE is a TRD (Toyota Research Department) rear sway bar and/or front strut brace.

As the flagship of the line, the 2011 Toyota Corolla S comes gussied up with a number of extras. Chief among this five-passenger compact sedan’s added attributes are 16-inch alloy wheels, an integrated rear spoiler, premium cloth upholstery, sport front bucket seats, and simulated alloy trim on the dash, doors and center console. Additionally, the Corolla S trim level sports telescoping tilt-wheel steering, power windows and heated outside mirrors, remote power door locks, cruise control, air conditioning and a simulated alloy steering wheel. Entertainment, meanwhile, is provided via an MP3-capable single-CD player and six speakers. Options include the Preferred Accessory Package, with front and rear floormats, cargo net, trunk mat and rear bumper protection, and the Premium Package, with satellite radio, iPod/USB interface and Bluetooth wireless music streaming. Further standalone options include upgraded 18-inch five- and nine-spoke alloy wheels, a power moonroof, remote engine starter, and Toyota’s BLU Logic hands-free audio and phone interface.

Standard safety features with the 2011 Corolla S include four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) and traction control, as well as recently added standard stability control. There’s also the standard front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags and front head-restraint whiplash protection complemented by daytime running lights and front fog/driving lights. Optional for the S trim level is a remote antitheft alarm system.

The standard powertrain for the 2011 Corolla S is a 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine and shiftable 4-speed automatic transmission. This matchup puts out 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque at an EPA-estimated 26/34 mpg. A 5-speed manual transmission is available with the S trim level that gets an estimated 28/35 while adding significantly to the overall driving experience. Max towing capacity, for those so inclined, is 1,500 pounds with the proper equipment, while a TRD (Toyota Research Department) rear sway bar and/or front strut brace are optional.