The Corolla is the ultimate form of affordable, sensible daily transportation (even if it is bland at times).
The Toyota Corolla is the best selling car of all time. That’s a fact. And there’s a good reason for its success. The Corolla delivers no-fuss, reliable motoring. When you need a car that can get you to work for years and without incident, the Corolla delivers.
The 2007 Toyota Corolla is one of the final years of the 9th generation, which started in 2002 for the 2003 model year. As such, it’s a bit dated for the time, but that has not stopped the Corolla from being a sales success. Rivals like the Honda Civic punch above its proverbial weight, but Toyota knows why shoppers come to the compact sedan market: for reliable, economical transportation.
The Corolla will not stand out in a crowd. That’s partly thanks to the fact there are so many of them, but it's also due to the Corolla’s modest styling. It’s no head-turner, but it’s inoffensive, overall. The Corolla comes standard with steel wheels and plastic covers but is available with larger alloy wheels.
Inside, it’s more of the same, with a very clean and conventional radio and climate control layout. It is aesthetically evolved from its predecessors, but logistically the same as it’s been for years. There’s nothing wrong with this, as some might find the more futuristic exterior and interior styling of the competing Honda Civic to be a bit more off-putting.
The build quality of the cabin is also fantastic, with a solid construction, stitching, and panel placement. Reliability is often an idea that is sometimes only proven in a vehicle's history report, but you can actually feel the quality of the Corolla just by sitting its 5-passenger cabin.
Trims for the Corolla are CE, S, and LE. Standard features include cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, power-adjustable mirrors, a pair of DC outlet charging ports, and air conditioning. Upgrades include leather upholstery, a rear spoiler, and an upgraded stereo.
No matter the trim, the Corolla comes equipped with a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, sending 126 horsepower power to the front wheels. This engine is paired with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. While the automatic is well-matched to the 4-cylinder engine, acceleration is nothing special. It will get you up to speed safely, but that’s about it.
Considering its subdued styling, the Corolla has almost uncharacteristically agile handling. This is in large part to the lightweight platform and construction of the Corolla. It is not quite a sports car, but it may surprise owners with its steering response and cornering ability.
Unfortunately, the Corolla shows its weaknesses at higher speeds. Once on the highway, it exhibits a chattery ride, and you’ll discover this small car lets in a lot of wind noise.
The Corolla has plenty of helpful cubbies and cargo trays at your disposal. There are dual trays in the center stack, and slots for items in the doors. The center console has a decently sized storage compartment as well. The Corolla also has 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space, which is great for the class.
Being a small car, one would think that everything would be within close reach, but that’s not always the case. For taller drivers, sliding back far enough for adequate legroom puts you in a position where the steering wheel is a stretch. It would be much better if the steering wheel telescoped further.
Standard safety features include daytime running lights, rear child safety locks, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, and a theft-deterrent engine immobilizer.
The Corolla comes with front impact airbags, but the side curtain airbags are optional, and not every car will come with them, so verify this as you are shopping. It should be noted that rivals like the Honda Civic come standard with the full array of airbags. Basics like four-wheel antilock disc brakes are also optional, unfortunately.
For the 2007 model year, the Honda Civic is a more advanced car than the Corolla, and prices reflect that. You are sure to pay less than a similarly equipped Corolla, but that is not a reflection on the Corolla’s quality or lack thereof. The Civic is merely a newer design and has some features that you can’t get on the ’07 Corolla, such as navigation.
If you are looking to buy the Corolla to conserve fuel, the manual is the one to get, returning 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 31 combined. The automatic Corolla is still commendable, at 26/35/29. According to EPA estimates, that would put your annual fuel costs at around $1,000.
Not bad, and combine that with the Corolla’s strongest selling point: its stellar reputation for reliability. Together, these features make the Corolla the ultimate economical, practical option for a compact daily commuter car.
i have a 2007 Corolla with 23,000 miles on it that I love. I bought it used and have had zero problems for a year and a half. 2 weeks ago the car started to vibrate. From the second the car starts till the second i turn it off it vibrates. it is coming from the engine and I can feel it in the steering wheel and seat. my toyota dealership said it was normal. yeah right. $10,000 for a vibrator. Please help!!! Why is it vibrating and how can I fix it?
Since September last year I've had to change the passenger side low beam headlight 3 times in my 07 Toyota corolla S I don't touch the bulb it hasn't been wrecked no moisture anywhere. Why does this happen
My 2007 Toyota Corolla cruise control has stopped working. When the "ON" button is pressed the light on the dash still comes on, but the speed will not set when pressing the lever down. Is there a fuse I should check, or is it more likely the clock spring or the switch lever itself? Is there a way to test before I start swapping parts?
I have reason to believe my heat shield was not replaced when the shop replaced the clutch. Looking for a diagram, labeled, of the undercarriage of a 2007 corolla. I can clearly see the driveway underneath when I pop the hood, the engine is fully exposed underneath and I'm getting a burning smell after having driven 15 miles or more, which leads me to believe something's getting too hot....
Hi, I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla running conventional oil and regular 87 octane fuel getting 200-350 miles a week on about 75% highway driving and 25% residental. What is a safe amount of mileage I can expect to drive between oil changes?
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front and rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front and rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front and rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent