Toyota Corolla hatchback 2006-2012 used car review

The Toyota Corolla hatchback is one of the most reliable cars you can buy.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 4 out of 5 Drive , 3.5 out of 5 Safety , 5 out of 5 Value , 4 out of 5 Interior , 5 out of 5

Overall score , 4.3 out of 5

The good
  • Incredibly reliable, one of the best-built cars available
  • Comfortable and fuss-free on the road
  • Good size boot
The not-so-good
  • Four-speed automatic is okay though more gears would be better
  • Cars built before 2010 lack safety equipment

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2010 Toyota Corolla GX

Price

$8,000 to $15,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.8-litre four-cylinder, 100kW and 175NM

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Spare wheel

Fuel economy

7.4-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4220mm

Width

1515mm

Height

1760mm

Turning circle

10.4m

Towing capacity

450kg (unbraked), 1300kg (braked)

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