2005 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Toyota Corolla, one of the most popular cars on the planet, gets minor changes for 2005.
Toyota made mild styling changes to the Corolla's front end—notice how the "T" badge is positioned at the top of the grille instead of dead-centre—and swapped in restyled taillights. Otherwise, the 2005 Corolla is the epitome of a boring little car. Save for the Chevrolet Cobalt, no other mid-2000s competitor looks any better, but few can boast the same build quality. Toyota claims it used the same tolerance standards for panel fitments and body gaps as Lexus does. Inside, everything but the Toyota Corolla LE's glossy fake wood will age well. That trim also offers premium cloth seats in both the front and back rows, as well as "Optitron" gauges that appear sharper. The three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather on all trims except the base Toyota Corolla CE, while the Sport has power door locks, a unique tachometer, and 15-inch alloy wheels. The XRS has its own cloth trim and accents as well as a moonroof.
A 1.8-litre inline four-cylinder is standard with power specs of 130 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque, and a five-speed manual transmission powering front-wheel drive (FWD). A four-speed automatic transmission is an optional addition to the powertrain on CE and Sport and standard on LE, while the new-for-2005 XRS comes with a rare gem: A six-speed manual. The XRS is legit sporty. It comes with a stiffer suspension, a lower ride height by just over a centimetre, retuned steering, larger 16-inch wheels, and a 170-hp engine that revs to 8,200 rpm and uses variable intake valve timing that makes some wild sounds for a Corolla. Aside from the XRS trim, the Corolla drives with minimal verve. It's a docile machine with light steering, a quiet ride, and a soft brake pedal.
Fuel economy is estimated at 7.1 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 5.3 on the highway for the five-speed manual. The automatic burns 7.8 L/100 km city and 5.6 highway, while the performance XRS takes a hit at 9.2 L/100 km city and 6.4 highway.
The Toyota Corolla costs very little to maintain and is a reliable car, designed to last well past 100,000 kilometres as a used car without anything major happening. That, plus decent automotive performance and a quiet, roomy interior, make the Corolla a good choice in a compact car as-is for 2005.
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2005 Toyota Corolla Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: drum
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent