2017 Toyota Corolla

The low-drama compact sedan, chosen for predictable cost of ownership rather than excitement.

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Odometer: 58,000 mi
Body: Sedan
Combined: 31 mpg

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What this vehicle is

A first car, a commuter car, or anyone who wants the lowest predictable running cost.

A 2017 Corolla is the answer when the priority is a car that starts, runs, and costs very little to keep. Toyota made Safety Sense P standard across the range for 2017, which means even a base car has automatic emergency braking, lane departure alert, and adaptive cruise control, features still optional on much more expensive cars that year.

This is the lowest-risk running cost on the lot. Insurance is typically inexpensive, fuel economy sits in the low 30s in real use, tires are a small and cheap size, and the 1.8L engine with the CVT is a combination Toyota built in enormous numbers. Nothing about owning one is complicated.

Specifications

The numbers on this Toyota Corolla

Odometer and body style are specific to this vehicle. Engine, drivetrain, and transmission are the configurations offered for this model year; confirm the exact build with us before you decide.

Body style: Sedan
Odometer: 58,000 miles
Generation: Eleventh generation, 2014-2019
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
Engines offered: 1.8L inline-four (about 132 hp)
Transmission: CVTi-S automatic
Seating: 5 passengers
Doors: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
EPA estimate: 28 city / 36 highway / 31 combined mpg (1.8L four-cylinder with CVT)

Why people choose it

What this model does well

Strengths that belong to the model itself, not to this individual car.

01Toyota Safety Sense P came standard on every 2017 Corolla, including automatic emergency braking
02One of the least expensive compact cars to insure and maintain
03Genuinely roomy back seat for the class
04The 1.8L engine and CVT combination is a known, low-risk pairing

Before you buy

What to check on this model

Items specific to the eleventh generation Corolla, worth raising on a test drive rather than discovering later.

Read the full inspection checklist

✓These are often high-mileage commuter cars, so the service history matters more than the odometer reading
✓Check for even tire wear, which tells you whether alignment has been maintained
✓Confirm the Safety Sense camera behind the mirror is unobstructed and shows no fault
✓Inspect the rear suspension and subframe for corrosion on a car that has spent winters here

Useful answers

Questions about this Toyota Corolla

Does the 2017 Corolla have automatic emergency braking?

Yes. Toyota made Safety Sense P standard across the entire 2017 Corolla range, which means every car that year has pre-collision braking, lane departure alert, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. That was unusual at the time and it is a genuine reason to prefer a 2017 over an earlier car.

Is the Corolla CVT reliable?

It has a strong record, and Toyota paired it with a physical first gear that reduces the strain of launching from a stop, which is where CVTs generally wear. As with any CVT, fluid service on schedule with the correct specification is what keeps it that way, so ask what the history shows.

Is a Corolla a good first car?

It is one of the most common answers to that question, for reasons that hold up: low insurance cost, standard collision avoidance for the 2017 model year, predictable maintenance, and a body style that is easy to see out of and easy to park. It is not exciting, which for a first car is not a criticism.

Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla still available, and what does it cost?

The price on this vehicle is quoted by phone rather than posted, and availability changes as inventory turns over. Call 516-785-9378 and you will be given the figure directly, along with whether the vehicle is still here.