2016 Toyota Corolla: Trims, Specs, Reviews, Interior, And Prices

Toyota Corolla ranks high amidst the lists of compact cars that promises high reliability.Toyota built the 2016 Corolla at factories in Mississippi and Ontario, Canada. Are you considering buying a 2016 Toyota Corolla? Or you want to know if the 2016 Toyota Corolla is a good car to buy? Today’s article on carmart, brings you a detailed review showing all the trims, specs, interior and many more on the 2016 Toyota Corolla.

2016 Toyota Corolla Trims

Toyota offers different trims of the Corolla to meet the demands and budget of the wide range of customers. For the 2016 Corolla, five trims are available: L, LE, LE Eco, S, Special Edition, and LE Premium.

Toyota Corolla L is the base Corolla and contains only basic features, if your desire is to ride a sporty-looking Corolla, the S trim is your go-to model. However, the best of the 2016 Toyota Corolla trims is the LE premium loaded with features like navigation, satellite radio, heated front seats, and leatherette upholstery etc.

All Corollas come with standard air conditioning, Bluetooth pairing, LED low-beam headlights with LED daytime running lights, in-glass AM/FM antenna, color-keyed outside mirrors and door handle, a 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, and power locks, doors, and mirrors. Opting for the LE affords you larger 16-inch steel wheels, as well as automatic climate control, power locks, keyless entry, variable intermittent wipers, and a backup camera system.

As usual, the S trim is the sporty model of the Corolla. M With the sporty S you get unique wheel covers, integrated fog lamps, a special blacked-out grille, a chrome-tipped exhaust, more aggressively bolstered sport seats, and a Multi-Information Display in the middle of the gauge cluster. Corolla S models with the CVT also get paddle shifters behind the leather-trimmed steering wheel, and a separate Sport drive mode that firms up the steering and quickens throttle response.

The 2016 Toyota Corolla Special Edition was produced in just three color variants. It is based on the sporty Corolla S with CVT, which bundles gloss-black 17-inch alloy wheels, a black interior with red contrast stitching and red dash and door accents, keyless ignition, special floor mats, and badges.

2016 Toyota Corolla interior

The interior of the Corolla belies space and comfort. It has room for five people. Sit in the rear seat, and you are free to relax your legs as much as you want, as it has excellent rear leg-room space. However, depending on your height, you might itch for more headroom. 

The Corolla comes standard with a touch-screen infotainment system. The interface is easy to use, with quick response times, large buttons, and a straightforward menu structure. Standard features in the 2016 Toyota Corolla include a six-speaker stereo, an Entune Audio system with a 6.1-inch touch-screen display, Siri Eyes Free iPhone integration, Bluetooth phone connectivity, and a USB port. Available features include a proximity key, satellite radio, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, navigation, and a power moonroof.

2016 Toyota Corolla exterior

The look of the 2016 Toyota Corolla is not exactly what you would boastfully term ‘elegant’ or ‘charming’. But nonetheless, the look is not a bad sight. Toyota says the new Corolla’s shape is “more athletic ”  Standard LED headlights and running lamps adorn the exterior. The SE is the sporty Corolla, while other trims have a bit of wedge-like look, with angled frontal shapes and a turned-up window line at the back of each rear door. In addition, the windshield and roof pillars are slightly more angled compared to their predecessors.

2016 Toyota Corolla Engine

The 2016 Toyota Corolla has a 132-horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine which can be mated to different transmissions. The LE Eco trim has a four-cylinder engine that produces 140 horsepower. A four-speed automatic transmission and a CVT are available. Base L and S models can be ordered with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the base model forgoes the CVT for an ancient and slow 4-speed automatic. The CVT in the S is tuned to mimic a 7-speed automatic. With a CVT, the Corolla earns an EPA-estimated 29/38 mpg city/highway, which is good for a compact car.

All Corolla models have a torsion-beam rear suspension that mounts bushings at a slanted position, minimizing noise, vibration, and harshness and tightening rear-end behavior near the handling limit. This feature is best maximized in the S model.

Performance And Fuel Economy

Performance has never been a strong selling point for Corolla, rather they prioritize on qualities such as low running costs, value and fuel economy which is more desirable for their users. The 2016 Toyota Corolla is just sufficient for normal daily commute, with a capable four-cylinder engine and optional continuously variable transmission (CVT), a type of automatic. It is noteworthy that the Corolla offers comfortable driving quality. The fuel economy too is commendable.

Depending on the transmission, the 2016 Corolla earns 27-29 mpg in the city and 35-37 mpg on the highway. The available Corolla LE Eco model with the more powerful engine gets up to 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. With a CVT, the Corolla earns an EPA-estimated 29/38 mpg city/highway, which is good for a compact car.

Cargo Space And Weight

The Corolla comes with a cargo space of 13 cubic feet. This might be a bit too small if you carry more cargo frequently in your daily commute. You might want to consider options like Honda Civic sedan or KIA Forte5, as they share much of the features of 2016 Toyota Corolla with a larger cargo space. 

Curb weight for the Corolla varies from 2,800 to 2,865 pounds, depending on its configuration. Most trim levels are 15.2 feet long, with the Corolla S gaining an extra half inch.

Safety Features

A major criticism the 2016 Toyota Corolla has been accused with is limited availability of safety features. The Corolla has eight standard airbags along with Toyota’s Star Safety system, which includes vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, and brake assist.

However, the 2017 Toyota Corolla hits the market with impressive upgrades to the safety features.

2016 Toyota Corolla Price

• Brand new 2016 Toyota Corolla  ₦8 million – ₦11 million
• Foreign Used 2016 Toyota Corolla ₦3 million – ₦6 million
• Nigerian used 2016 Toyota Corolla ₦1.5 million – ₦2 million