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2010 Toyota Corolla Safety Review

September 26, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," frontal offset impact
IIHS

Four stars, front impact; four or five stars, side impact
NHTSA

Only the XRS has four-wheel disc brakes; other Corollas have rear drums
Edmunds

When it comes to safety, the 2010 Toyota Corolla should boost confidence levels, as the car scores highly both in crash tests and available safety features.

Aside from commendable engineering, there are a number of safety features that work together to improve occupant protection. The 2010 Toyota Corolla comes standard with anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints.

During independent crash tests, the Toyota Corolla scores very well. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal government's testing agency, gives the 2010 Toyota Corolla four out of five stars for most impacts, and a full five stars for front side impacts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the Corolla its highest rating, "good," for the frontal offset impact test.

Another important aspect of driving safety is outward visibility, and on the Toyota Corolla, “outward visibility is good,” according to ConsumerGuide. Most reviewers agree, which is why the 2010 Toyota Corolla rates highly for driver visibility.

Conclusion

The Toyota Corolla is made even safer for 2010 thanks to the addition of electronic stability and traction control as standard.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal offset impactIIHSFour stars, front impact; four or five stars, side impactNHTSAOnly the XRS has four-wheel disc brakes; other Corollas have rear drumsEdmunds When it comes to safety, the 2010 Toyota Corolla should boost confidence levels, as the car scores highly both in crash tests and available safety features. Aside from commendable engineering, there are a number of safety features that work together to improve occupant protection. The 2010 Toyota Corolla comes standard with anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints. During independent crash tests, the Toyota Corolla scores very well. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal government's testing agency, gives the 2010 Toyota Corolla four out of five stars for most impacts, and a full five stars for front side impacts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the Corolla its highest rating, "good," for the frontal offset impact test. Another important aspect of driving safety is outward visibility, and on the Toyota Corolla, “outward visibility is good,” according to ConsumerGuide. Most reviewers agree, which is why the 2010 Toyota Corolla rates highly for driver visibility. ConclusionThe Toyota Corolla is made even safer for 2010 thanks to the addition of electronic stability and traction control as standard. 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "A lower, wider, sportier look to compete with Honda's Civic" Autoblog: "One of the handsomest pieces of sheetmetal in Toyota's U.S. lineup" Edmunds: "Attractive and ergonomic interior design" The Toyota Corolla has ...

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Other Choices:

The 2010 Toyota Corolla is competent in most areas, but strong rivals like the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda3 are similar in price and perform better overall. The Hyundai Elantra is an especially good value compared to the Toyota, as is Hyundai's larger Sonata when compared with the $22,000 Corolla XRS. The Nissan Sentra has better style and a better backseat, while the Mazda3 is the zippiest of all, especially as the MazdaSpeed3. Other vehicles worth a look include the Mitsubishi Lancer and the Honda Fit.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By dontpostifudontknow #1, Posted: 10/16/2009

    "Upgrade to the premium XRS model and you get a 2.4-liter four-banger with 158 horsepower on tap. This engine is happy to rev, and a sweet shifting six-speed automatic is available as an option."
    I don't know what planet your Corolla XRS is from, but there's no 6-speed automatic, it's a 5-speed.
    "The 2010 Toyota Corolla features a fully independent suspension system..."
    Rear torsion beam suspension is semi-independent, not fully independent.
    Don't post wrong information, any 16 year old on toyota.com could give you more accurate information. This is just shameful.

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