Toyota Corolla iM 1.8 VVT-i (137 Hp)

Overall Rating

7.7 / 10

Safety N/A / 5

Not Rated

Engine 3.5 / 5

Value 4.0 / 5

Performance 3.0 / 5

Comfort 3.5 / 5

People\'s Opinion 3.7 / 5

Toyota Corolla:

The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla has been the world's best-selling automobile nameplate of all time since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris....(Read more on Wikipedia)

iM Overview:

Toyota Corolla (iM). With 171 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1335 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating

Not rated

Euro NCAP Year N/A

Adult Occupant N/A

Stars N/A

Expert Note:
The Toyota Corolla iM was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. However, its platform sibling, the Toyota Auris, received a 5-star rating in 2013, suggesting a robust underlying safety structure.

1.8 VVT-i (137 Hp) Verdict:

Performance Verdict

The 1.8L VVT-i engine provides adequate power for city driving and highway cruising, though it lacks spirited acceleration for enthusiastic drivers.

Fuel Economy

With a combined fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km, this manual transmission variant offers respectable economy for a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter engine.

Best Use Case: Urban commuting and mixed driving conditions.

Community Verdict

This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.

Allowed: 64% Neutral: 9% Issues: 27%

3.7 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 11 discussions

Read What Owners Say

👍 POSITIVE

Sorry but Chev trax sucks. Its a crap korean car rebadged for chev. I would choose a well maintained corolla any day

👍 POSITIVE

Ito yung pagkaka-alam ko sa between of the two brands you've chosen. 2013 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6G Pros: Reliability: -Well known ang mga Toyota sa ganito bagay --reliabilities. -Maintenance and repair costs are generally lower compared to other brands. Fuel Efficiency: The Corolla Altis offers good fuel efficiency suites for long trips. Resale Value: Toyota vehicles typically have stron

👍 POSITIVE

I don't know what currency this is, or what a corolla altis is. But get the corolla

👍 POSITIVE

Dude you're buying a Corolla with 45k on it. It could of been drivien like a race car for that entire period of time and still have 200k left on it. Not being able to test drive is weird. You need to sit in traffic (blast the AC), and take it up to 80 on the highway.

👍 POSITIVE

I did one of these where they let me rent the car and if I bought it they would credit me for the rental cost. I took it home for the week end and decided not to buy car, but it was a fair deal cost wise. Unfortunately this car smelled like smoke even though it was a not smoking rental. Good choice for a vehicle, Corolla's are one of the most reliable cars made.

😐 NEUTRAL

Look it up on KBB, the price seems a little higher.

👎 NEGATIVE

Seems too high to me. Hertz sells 2018 Corollas about same mileage at a similar price, at least in my area of SoCal. I would opt for an older one over the 2018 to avoid the CVT. Not suggesting you buy an old rental, just used it as a price reference. Do some more price shopping. [https://www.hertzcarsales.com/rent2buy-inventory/index.htm?geoRadius=200&geoZip=90001&model=Corolla&a

👎 NEGATIVE

The Honda has a better interior and motor imo. Toyota may have the advantage on infotainment. I drive the new Corolla at work all the time and they're just meh. Take a look at the Mazda3 too!

👎 NEGATIVE

Honda's really trying to win buyers with this update and Toyota is really trying to milk money out of old engineering and the Carolla name. I think the Hinda is the much better car.

👍 POSITIVE

A 150k mile Toyota will still be perfectly fine. You should lose the whole within 10 years thing. You have to learn how to settle and stay in budget

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Exceptional Toyota reliability and low maintenance costs
• Practical and versatile hatchback design with good cargo space
• Comfortable ride quality suitable for daily commuting
• Good standard features for its class
• Respectable fuel economy from the 1.8L engine

Cons:

• Underpowered engine, lacking spirited acceleration
• CVT can be noisy under hard acceleration
• Uninspiring driving dynamics compared to some rivals
• Limited engine options (only one available)

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(XI (E170): 2012 - 2015).

General:
Brand:	Toyota
Model:	Corolla
Generation:	iM
Modification (Engine):	1.8 VVT-i (137 Hp)
Start of production:	2016
End of production:	2018
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Hatchback
Seats:	5
Doors:	5

Engine:
Power:	137 Hp @ 6100 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:	76.2 Hp/l [289mm less]
Torque:	171 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:	2ZR-FAE More details about the engine 2ZR-FAE
Engine displacement:	1798
Number of cylinders:	4
Engine configuration:	Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:	4
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:	DOHC, VVT-i
Engine oil capacity:	4.2 l
Coolant:	5.6 l
Engine layout:	Front, Transverse

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:	8.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:	6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:	7.8 l/100 km
Weight-to-power ratio:	9.7 kg/Hp, 102.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:	7.8 kg/Nm, 128.1 Nm/tonne

Space:
Kerb Weight:	1335
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:	589 l
Fuel tank capacity:	53 l

Size:
Length:	4331 mm mm [289mm less]
Width:	1760 mm mm [15mm less]
Height:	1405 mm mm [60mm less]
Wheelbase:	2601 mm mm [99mm less]
Front track:	1514 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1506 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):	140 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):	11.4 m [above average]

Powertrain:
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel	Front wheel drive
Number of gears	6
Transmission type	Manual
Front brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes	Disc [above average]
Assisting systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering	Electric Steering
Tires size	225/45 R17
Wheel rims size	17
Front suspension	Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	Double wishbone