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Review of the 2009 Toyota Corolla

2009 Toyota Corolla

Price Range $15,350 to $18,860

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

22 to 27
City MPG

30 to 35
Hwy MPG

5 Seats
2 Rows
2 Latch Connectors

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Safety

You know how they say “you get what you pay for”? While you’re not going to “spend an arm and a leg” for the Corolla, the doors sound tinny when they close, lending to a cheap feel. This always makes me wonder just how safe I am.

Fortunately, the 2009 Corolla does come with a slew of standard safety features. There are front-, side-impact and side curtain airbags; active head restraints; and all kinds of energy-absorbing beams and crumple zones. But vehicle stability control and traction control aren’t standard. If you want those items, they’re gonna cost you a bit more. Unfortunately, the Corolla’s IIHS Crash-Test Ratings for Side Impact and Rear Crash Protection weren’t available at the time of this review. Check back later to see when they’ve been added to this page.

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safety: Ratings

NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings

Front, Passenger's

4 Star

Front, Driver's

4 Star

Other, Rollover Resistance

4 Star

Side, Rear Seat

4 Star

Side, Front Seat

5 Star
IIHS ratings

Front overall test

{Good}

*Results are for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Base and may vary with airbag options.

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