Used Toyota Corolla Hatchback (1997 - 2000) Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1997 Last Updated: 29 Jul 2014 3 Toyota tried very hard indeed to give this generation of Corolla a personality, hence the bug eyed styling. Also the rear light clusters are different for every model. Latest Toyota Corolla Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Toyota reliability; quality; efficiency Fairly expensive in this class New price range: £9,840 - £15,210 Summary Parkers Rating: 3 out of 5 Toyota tried very hard indeed to give this generation of Corolla a personality, hence the bug eyed styling. Also the rear light clusters are different for every model. It didn't really work - this Corolla is now considered as bland as every model that went before it. Only the sporty G6 attempts to inject some youth appeal. Parkers Ratings Overall 3 out of 5 Performance 3 out of 5 Handling 2.5 out of 5 Comfort 4 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3 out of 5 Safety 3 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials not rated yet Buying used 3 out of 5 Selling 3 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ Incredible reliability, very few repairs in 12 years of use. ” 4 out of 5 Paul Lowe , 21 Jun 2015 ... read more “ Its simplicity. Interior layout is no-frills but built well. ” 4 out of 5 S Spud , 11 Apr 2013 ... read more “ excellent mileage, plenty of room in the luggage compartment ” 5 out of 5 Gunnar Orri Gröndal , 17 Jun 2007 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 1 used Toyota Corolla Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 31 owners' reviews Tweet Other Toyota reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Incredible reliability, very few repairs in 12 years of use. ” 4 out of 5 Paul Lowe , 21 Jun 2015 ... read more
“ Its simplicity. Interior layout is no-frills but built well. ” 4 out of 5 S Spud , 11 Apr 2013 ... read more
“ excellent mileage, plenty of room in the luggage compartment ” 5 out of 5 Gunnar Orri Gröndal , 17 Jun 2007 ... read more