2011 Toyota Corolla Preview

The 2011 Toyota Corolla is expected to hit dealerships sometime in the first half of 2010. While the 2012 Corolla is expected to see a few minor alterations, the 2011 model is expected to remain primarily the same. It should be available in several trims, including the base model, LE, S, XLE, and XRS. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet; the base model with a manual transmission will probably cost somewhere around $16,000, while a base automatic is likely to cost about $17,000. The 2011 version of the popular LE model will probably sell for about $17,600.

Performance

The 2011 Toyota Corolla should remain primarily the same, but the transmission may see a slight change in order to improve fuel efficiency. The 2011 Corolla should continue to be a front-wheel drive vehicle, with the drivetrain located in the front of the car. The 2011 model should come with a 1.8-liter, 132 horsepower, four-cylinder engine, with the exception of the XRS, which should have a 2.4-liter, 158 horsepower engine. While the 2010 Corolla comes with the option of a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission (the XRS has a five-speed automatic), the 2011 Corolla could come with a five-speed automatic transmission to save on gas. A hybrid version of the Corolla is not expected to be released. Fuel economy for the 2010 Corolla is 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway for the 1.8-liter engine, and 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway for the XRS model. That fuel efficiency could increase if Toyota installs the five-speed automatic transmission.

Features

The 2011 Toyota Corolla is expected to have features that are similar to the 2010 model. All models should come with standard features like air conditioning, height adjustments for the driver’s seat, a radio with an auxiliary audio input, and a split-folding rear seatback. Higher level trims come with features like power accessories, keyless entry, cruise control, a power sunroof, leather upholstery and a navigation system; some of these features should be standard, while others are options. The 2011 model year could see the addition of a USB port for iPods, or some changes to which features come standard with which trim level.

Vehicle Safety

The current Toyota Corolla comes with several standard safety features, and the 2011 Toyota Corolla should continue with most of the same standard features. Standard airbags are likely to include front airbags for driver and passenger, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags. Antilock brakes and traction control are also expected to come standard.

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