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2017 Toyota Corolla: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Toyota Corolla is a mid-cycle sedan refresh that makes a driver-assistance safety suite standard on every trim. The sedan also gets updated styling and revised trims, while the former Scion iM joins the family as the Toyota Corolla iM hatchback.
About the 2017 Toyota Corolla
11th-generation Corolla sedan (2014-2019 US sedan), mid-cycle refresh year. The Corolla iM hatchback is the first Toyota-branded year of the model after the 2016 Scion iM.
Toyota positions the Corolla as an easy-to-own compact built around reliability, fuel economy, everyday comfort, and strong safety value. The sedan is aimed at commuters and small families who want a roomy back seat, simple controls, and low-stress ownership, while the Corolla iM gives the same basic formula a sportier five-door shape with more cargo flexibility. Across both bodies, Toyota leans on durability, efficiency, and approachable technology rather than excitement or luxury.
The sedan lineup spans the straightforward L, fuel-focused LE Eco, sport-themed SE and XSE, and comfort-oriented XLE with heated SofTex-trimmed seats, a moonroof, and a 7-inch touchscreen. The 50th Anniversary Special Edition adds commemorative details and Black Cherry cabin accents. The Corolla iM is a practical five-door hatchback with a 137-hp engine, a manual or automatic transmission, dual-zone climate control, and a 7-inch touchscreen.
What changed, by category
Styling
The Corolla sedan gets a refreshed front end, revised LED headlight treatments, updated wheel designs, and new interior trim details.
Safety
Every sedan trim gains standard forward collision warning, automatic braking, lane departure alert, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. A backup camera becomes standard across the sedan range, and the Corolla iM gets its own standard driver-assistance safety suite.
Tech
The sedan receives updated interior controls, while upper trims and the 50th Anniversary Special Edition make broader use of a 7-inch touchscreen system.
Trim lineup
SE, XLE, and XSE join the sedan range, while the previous Plus and Premium subtrims leave. The S name continues as the 50th Anniversary Special Edition. After Scion closes, the former Scion iM becomes the Toyota Corolla iM hatchback.
2017 Toyota Corolla specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, Valvematic, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVTi-S | Automatic, CVTi-S | Automatic, CVTi-S | Automatic, CVTi-S | Automatic, CVTi-S | Auto, CVTi-S Sport Seq | Automatic, CVTi-S | Automatic, CVTi-S |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 40 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 132 hp | 132 hp | 132 hp | 132 hp | 132 hp | 137 hp | 140 hp | 132 hp |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 126 lb-ft | 126 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | |||||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 20.8 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 32.7 in | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla a full redesign?
No. The 2017 Corolla sedan is a mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign. It keeps the same basic generation and engines but receives a new front-end look, revised interior details, updated trims, and more standard safety equipment.
Does every 2017 Toyota Corolla sedan have automatic emergency braking?
Yes. Every 2017 Corolla sedan has standard forward collision warning and automatic braking, along with lane departure alert, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. A backup camera is also standard across the sedan lineup.
What is the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM?
The 2017 Corolla iM is a five-door Toyota hatchback that was sold as the Scion iM for 2016. It keeps a 137-hp 1.8-liter engine and either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, while gaining standard forward collision warning, automatic braking, lane departure alert, and automatic high beams under Toyota branding.
What is special about the 2017 Corolla 50th Anniversary Special Edition?
The 2017 Corolla 50th Anniversary Special Edition is a commemorative sport-styled sedan with unique badging, a special wheel design, Black Cherry interior accents, Smart Key with push-button start, and a 7-inch touchscreen. It continues the previous S trim under a limited-edition name and appearance.
Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
Yes, especially in safety and appearance. The 2017 sedan adds standard automatic braking and other driver-assistance features on every trim, a standard backup camera, refreshed front-end styling, revised interior details, and a reorganized trim lineup, while its engines largely carry over.
2017 Toyota Corolla Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Toyota Corolla.
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2017 Toyota Corolla
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“I love my Toyota Corolla,it gets great mpg and I don't worry about anything but regular maintenance,it is stylish and cute ,takes me all the places I need to go !”
“It's a good size vehicle for a small family. It's easy to drive, fits in a lot of places, and looks a little sporty for some edge.”