Overview

What's New for 2019

The 2013 Toyota Corolla is available in three different trim levels. The Toyota Corolla L has power mirrors, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry and six airbags. The Toyota Corolla LE has the addition of Display Audio, which is a feature-rich sound system that sports a 6.1-inch touch screen. The LE also adds cruise control to the list of options.

The Toyota Corolla S has chin spoilers in the front and rear as well as a decklid rear spoiler. It also has available style upgrades including the 17-inch alloy wheels that have P215/45R17 tires and integrated fog lights.

Perhaps the best feature of the Toyota Corolla is the price tag, which starts out in the low $15,000 range for the Toyota Corolla L that comes equipped with a manual transmission. Adding an automatic transmission moves the sticker price up to just north of $16,000.

The Toyota Corolla LE in an automatic transmission has an MSRP in the high $16,000 range. The Toyota Corolla S with a manual transmission should be expected to price in the high $16,000 range, while adding an automatic transmission moves the needle up to the high $17,000 range.

All three trim levels are powered by the same 1.8-liter four cylinder engine that cranks out 132 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 128 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 RPM. This engine has Dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence and it’s a dual overhead camshaft 16-valve engine.

The vehicle is rated as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II or ULEV-II. All three trim levels are available only in front-wheel drive, and only the LE trim level has a standard automatic transmission. Some will want to stick with the manual transmission on other trim levels for fuel economy or cost savings, while others may prefer a manual transmission for performance reasons.

All three trim levels include standard air conditioning, a fabric rear seat that has a 60/40 split fold-down feature, a multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system, power windows, power locks, a rear window defogger with a built-in timer, a center console with storage space, a dual glove compartment on the passenger side, an auxiliary 12V power outlet, front map lights, front and rear cup holders and a digital clock.

The L trim level comes with a standard AM/FM radio and a CD player with four speakers and an auxiliary audio jack. The two higher trim levels have a standard Display Audio system with a 6.1-inch screen that is not available for the L. This system also has iPod connectivity and control through a USB port, six speakers, vehicle information, hands-free phone connectivity and the ability to connect to the phone book and stream music through Bluetooth wireless technology.