You can describe the 2010 Toyota Corolla a lot of
ways. Corolla is first and foremost solid - from its reputation, to the fit and finish for which Toyota is known. It can do what you depend on a
car to do, and keep on doing it an incredibly long time. In the end,
you're left with one conclusion: This is how a car was meant to be. No
wonder Corolla is the world's all-time best-selling car.
How can you find fault with Toyota Corolla? After all, this is one substantial automobile. But our engineers just couldn't resist refining the craftsmanship of Corolla a bit more. They made this generation a bit wider and a bit longer. There's even a tad more interior space than in generations that have gone before. Evidently, it's true. You just can't have too much of a good thing.
The 2010 Corolla is part art, part science. Our designers gave it a bold, confident style befitting its stature as the world's best-selling sedan. Note the broad shoulders, the prominent grille and the sensuously flowing lines. But it's not just another pretty face. Our engineers made sure that those carefully sculpted forms improved handling by shaping the airflow and creating downforce. That's the science part.
Open the door to Corolla XRS and it's showtime. The front seats are deeply bolstered, helping to keep you situated when your road trip turns twisty. A standard rear deck spoiler is a clear signal to all that your XRS is a serious driver's car. And the 17-inch alloy wheels don't merely look sharp. They actually carve the airflow onto the brakes to help cool the components and reduce brake fade.
One of the best things about Corolla is how its interior fits you like a tailor-made suit. As you climb into the cabin, you are rewarded with sensual textures, shapes and sounds. The solid sound of the door shutting behind you. A seat designed with an extended cushion for more support. And a rear seating area that features a nearly flat floor to enhance leg room.
Toyota designers made sure Corolla is a well-appointed car, deliberately suited to the comfort of those who drive it. Behind the wheel, you're greeted by instruments that illuminate with sure precision. And the steering wheel not only tilts and telescopes to accommodate your personal preferences, it also puts available control switches for the audio system and available hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth wireless technology at your fingertips.
To drive Corolla is to experience life in the technological fast lane. Press the gas pedal, and an electronically controlled throttle body triggers your acceleration. An innovation called VVT-i, short for Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, helps the engine optimize power, emissions and efficiency. Electric Power Steering (EPS) helps guide you smoothly through the twists and turns. And as you drive Corolla, it even monitors its tire pressure automatically, warning you if it falls critically low.
Corolla's 132-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, standard on Corolla grade, LE, XLE and S, achieves a remarkable balance of performance and efficiency. The DOHC 16-valve engine uses dual VVT-i. The engine block and cylinder head are made from lightweight aluminum alloy. Saving weight saves fuel. With an available automatic transmission in Corolla LE and XLE, these models can get an EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway mpg rating.
Standard safety features on Corolla include front, side and side curtain airbags. The front seats incorporate active front headrests. Also standard on all models are three advanced safety technologies. An Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) enhances driver steering control by reducing wheel lockup under hard braking. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist balances brake pressure distribution based on vehicle load and braking conditions. It automatically adjusts the brake force applied to each wheel and can transfer braking pressure front-to-rear or side-to-side to help optimize the available traction.
COLORS
- BLACK SAND PEARL - Dark Charcoal (S and XRS), Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE and XLE) interior
- BLUE STREAK METALLIC - Dark Charcoal (S and XRS) or Ash (Corolla, LE and XLE) interior
- CAPRI SEA METALLIC - Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE and XLE) interior
- BARCELONA RED METALLIC - Dark Charcoal (S and XRS), Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE and XLE) interior
- DESERT SAND MICA - Bisque (Corolla, LE and XLE) interior
- MAGNETIC GRAY METALLIC - Dark Charcoal (S and XRS), Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE and XLE) interior
- CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC - Dark Charcoal (S and XRS) or Ash (Corolla, LE and XLE) interior
- SUPER WHITE - Dark Charcoal (S and XRS), Bisque or Ash (Corolla, LE and XLE) interior