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2019 Toyota Corolla Overview

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The 12th generation of the Toyota Corolla is as stylish, affordable, and reliable as ever. This compact sedan has it all, with an attractive exterior, sporty interior, great fuel efficiency, and standard safety systems. The 2019 Toyota Corolla hits the streets ready to own the title of “best selling car in the world” for another year.

It’s easy for drivers to find the Corolla model that suits their needs as drivers with all these options, as the 2019 Toyota Corolla is still available in six trim levels: L, LE, LE Eco, XLE, SE, and XSE.


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What’s New for the 2019 Toyota Corolla?

Not much has changed on the 2019 Toyota Corolla. The Japanese manufacturer knows not to mess with what drivers love with this compact sedan, but they have offered some minor updates, such as enhanced safety features, a new Toyota Entune™ Audio Plus system, and stylistic enhancements on the higher trims, such as a redesigned front grille on the SE and XSE models.

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Exterior

The 2019 Toyota Corolla is fun to drive, and its sleek exterior styling conveys that. From a rear spoiler to standard Bi-LED headlights and a sporty front fascia on the SE and XSE trims, the 2019 Toyota Corolla is designed to stand out while enhancing style and performance.

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Exterior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla L:

  • Bi-LED headlights, Headlight-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights, Rear combination taillights, Bold front fascia with piano-black grille, Color-keyed power outside mirrors, Color-keyed outside door handles, 15-inch styled steel wheels and P195/65R15 tires, In-glass AM/FM antenna

Exterior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla LE:
-Adds to or replaces features on L-

  • Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors, 16-inch wide-vent steel wheels and P205/55R16 tires, Variable intermittent windshield wipers

Exterior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla LE Eco:
-Adds to or replaces features on LE-

  • Rear spoiler, 15-inch styled steel wheels, P195/65R15 tires

Exterior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla XLE:
-Adds to or replaces features on LE Eco-

  • Multi-LED headlights with LED accent lights, Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights, Rear combination taillights with LED backup lights, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade, 16-inch machined alloy wheels with dark accents and P205/55R16 tires, Roof-mounted antenna

Exterior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla SE:
-Adds to or replaces features on XLE-

  • Sporty front fascia with gloss-black mesh-pattern grille, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, Rear spoiler, 17-inch machined alloy wheels with black-painted accents and P215/45R17 tires, Chrome-tipped exhaust

Exterior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE:

  • Same features as SE

Performance

Every 2019 Corolla is equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that delivers 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. The LE Eco trim offers a slightly more powerful performance, with 140 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode (CVTi-S), though a six-speed manual is available on the SE trim.


Efficiency

The 2019 Toyota Corolla is just as fuel-efficient as the 2018 model, with the fuel economy remaining unchanged.

  • L: 28/36/32 MPG City/Highway/Combined
  • LE: 28/36/32 MPG City/Highway/Combined
  • LE Eco: 30/40/34 MPG City/Highway/Combined
  • XLE: 28/36/32 MPG City/Highway/Combined
  • SE: 28/35/31 MPG City/Highway/Combined (CVTi-S), 27/35/30 MPG City/Highway/Combined (Manual)
  • XSE: 28/35/31 MPG City/Highway/Combined

Interior

The stylish interior of the 2019 Toyota Corolla delivers an upscale feel with its premium materials, piano-black accents, large touchscreen, and available contrast stitching. Available SofTex®-trimmed seats bring luxury and comfort to the cabin, which boasts 42.3 inches of leg room and seats five. With standard connectivity that keeps you informed and entertained, the 2019 Corolla has all the technology you need at your fingertips.

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Interior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla L:

  • Interior: Air conditioning with dust and pollen filter, Fabric-trimmed front seats, Six-way adjustable driver’s seat, Four-way adjustable front passenger seat, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, Tilt/telescopic three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, Power door locks with automatic locking, Power windows with driver-side one-touch up/down, Rear window defogger with timer, Day/night rearview mirror, Overhead console with map lights, Center console with storage compartment, Passenger-side glove compartment, Front- and rear-door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, Four cup holders, Digital clock
  • Radio and Technology:Entune™ Audio, 6.1-inch touchscreen display, AM/FM/CD player, Six speakers, Auxiliary port, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control, Advanced voice recognition, Hands-free phone capability, Phone book access, Music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, Siri® Eyes Free, Integrated backup camera with projected path, Instrumentation cluster, 3.5-inch monochrome TFT Multi-Information Display

Interior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla LE:
-Adds to or replaces features on L-

  • Interior: Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter and push-button controls, Premium fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pocket, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders, Metallic interior trim with chrome interior door handles and color-keyed door panel piping, Multifunction in-key remote keyless entry with remote illuminated entry
  • Radio and Technology: Same features as L

Interior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla LE Eco:

  • Interior: Same  features as LE
  • Radio and Technology: Same features as LE

Interior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla XLE:
-Adds to or replaces features on LE Eco-

  • Interior: SofTex®-trimmed front seats, Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, Driver and front passenger heated seats, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, Smart Key System with Push Button Start
  • Radio and Technology: Entune™ Audio Plus, 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, Scout® GPS Link compatible, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with three-month All Access trial, Available Entune™ Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation, Premium instrumentation cluster, 4.2-inch color TFT Multi-Information Display

Interior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla SE:
-Adds to or replaces features on XLE-

  • Interior: SofTex®-trimmed front sport seats with premium fabric inserts, Six-way adjustable driver’s seat, Normal and Sport driving modes, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters, Multifunction in-key remote keyless entry with remote illuminated entry
  • Radio and Technology: Entune™ Audio, 6.1-inch touchscreen display, Sport instrumentation cluster

Interior features on 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE:
-Adds to or replaces features on SE-

  • Interior: Normal and Sport driving modes, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters
  • Radio and Technology: Same features as SE

Safety

The 2019 Toyota Corolla comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) once again, offering active safety technologies that assist drivers. The 2018 model was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), so you can drive the 2019 Corolla with the confidence that you are in good hands behind the wheel.

Standard Safety Features

  • Toyota Safety Sense™ P: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Star Safety System™: Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, and Smart Stop Technology
  • Eight airbags: Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, passenger seat-cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
  • Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats
  • Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions with driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger belts
  • Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters and adjustable front shoulder anchors
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
  • Child-protector rear door locks
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Hill Start Assist Control

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