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2012 Toyota Corolla
$16,130 - $18,820Starting MSRP
Black Sand Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
29 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
After a refresh in 2011, Toyota's venerable Corolla returns pretty much the same for 2012. It's available in only three trims: base, LE and S. All three are powered by the same 132-horsepower 1.8L engine. The base transmission is a 5-speed...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
The base model gets power locks and windows and keyless entry as standard equipment. There's a new upgraded stereo available on the base corolla as...
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Exterior
Black Sand Pearl
Nautical Blue Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Barcelona Red Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Tropical Sea Metallic
Super White
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas I4
Displacement: 1.8L/110
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 132 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 128 @ 4400
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 4
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.55
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.34
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.13
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 34
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 5.8
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2800
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.79
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.7 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 9.0 x - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size: P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Electric-Assist Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2
Wheelbase (in): 102.4
Length, Overall (in): 179.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 69.4
Height, Overall (in): 57.7
Track Width, Front (in): 59.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 59.9
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.8
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 12.3
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 92.1
Front Head Room (in): 38.8
Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Front Hip Room (in): 53.0
Second Head Room (in): 37.2
Second Leg Room (in): 36.3
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.7
Second Hip Room (in): 43.9
Vehicle Name: Toyota Corolla
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.3
Pricing
This model has 15 different trims.
MSRP
$18,820
Invoice
$17,439
Description
1.8L/110, 132 @ 6000, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 15 different trims.
City
26 MPG
Hwy
34 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
Description
1.8L/110, 132 @ 6000, Automatic
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