2011 Toyota Corolla: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2011 Toyota Corolla is a mid-cycle styling refresh, not a full redesign. It also gets updated cabin details, standard Smart Stop brake override, and a simpler three-trim lineup.
About the 2011 Toyota Corolla
10th generation (2009-2013), mid-cycle refresh year.
Toyota positions the Corolla as a dependable compact sedan built for everyday driving, with the emphasis on value, fuel economy, straightforward controls, and long-term durability rather than excitement. In 2011 it is the kind of small sedan aimed at commuting, first-car duty, and households that want a practical cabin, solid safety basics, and the low-stress ownership experience that has long defined the Corolla name.
The base Corolla is straightforward transportation with air conditioning, a fold-down rear seat, and core safety features. The LE adds everyday conveniences such as cruise control, keyless entry, power windows and locks, and six-speaker audio. The S has a sportier look with 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, spoilers, sport seats, and unique gauges, but it uses the same engine as the other trims.
What changed, by category
2011 Toyota Corolla specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 132 hp | 132 hp | 132 hp |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.3 cu-ft | 12.3 cu-ft | 12.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cruise Control | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Power Locks | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2011 Toyota Corolla fully redesigned?
No. The 2011 Corolla received a mid-cycle refresh within the 2009–2013 generation. Its front and rear appearance changed, but there was no major platform, body-structure, or suspension-layout redesign.
Which Toyota Corolla trims were offered for 2011?
The 2011 Corolla lineup consists of base, LE, and S trims. The previous XLE and XRS were dropped, leaving a simpler three-trim range.
Did the 2011 Toyota Corolla get a new engine?
No. Every 2011 Corolla uses the 132-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. The change is that the XRS and its larger 2.4-liter engine left the lineup.
What safety feature was added to the 2011 Toyota Corolla?
Smart Stop brake override became standard across the 2011 Corolla lineup. Stability and traction control were already standard and carried over from 2010.
Is the 2011 Corolla S faster than the LE?
No. The 2011 Corolla S is sportier in appearance, but it uses the same 132-horsepower 1.8-liter engine as the LE. Its distinctions include alloy wheels, fog lamps, spoilers, sport seats, steering-wheel audio controls, and sport gauges.