X

2017 Toyota Corolla: The old standby celebrates a major milestone

Yep, it's been 50 years since the Corolla first graced US shores, and the 50th Anniversary Special Edition is the perfect way to celebrate.

img-4356-2
img-4356-2
Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
2017-toyota-corolla14.jpg
1 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow

It's tough to tell but the 2017 Toyota Corolla got a refresh this year, in honor of its 50th birthday here in the US.

2017 Toyota Corolla
2017 Toyota Corolla
4:34
2 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow

Nope, nothing new back here.

2017-toyota-corolla13.jpg
3 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow

All the changes are in the front. The Corolla sports LED headlamps and a new grille for 2017.

2017-toyota-corolla12.jpg
4 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow

This Black Cherry Pearl paint is only available on the 50th Anniversary Special Edition Corolla.

2017-toyota-corolla8.jpg
5 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow

Toyota Safety Sense is standard across all trim lines, offering lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.

2017-toyota-corolla2.jpg
6 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow
2017-toyota-corolla-engine.jpg
7 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow

The 1.8-liter engine is good for 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque.

2017toyotacorolla50thanniversaryspecialedition4376144df065c14f38e042a28102321808cbc5f44.jpg
8 of 22 Toyota

A bit of the Black Cherry color makes its way to the inside of the 50th Anniversary Special Edition.

2017toyotacorolla50thanniversaryspecialedition7742b48b1141c88d090c78c2fc800870c85a12e26.jpg
9 of 22 Toyota

The seats may not look like much but they are pretty comfortable for long commutes.

2017 Toyota Corolla
2017 Toyota Corolla
0:59
10 of 22 Toyota

Integrated navigation is only available on the top-of-the-line XSE model. Other trim lines get connected navigation using the third-party app Scout GPS.

2017-toyota-corolla9.jpg
11 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow

Scroll through for more photos of the 2017 Toyota Corolla, 50th Anniversary Special Edition.

2017-toyota-corolla10.jpg
12 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow
2017-toyota-corolla6.jpg
13 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow
2017-toyota-corolla3.jpg
14 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow
2017-toyota-corolla-hero3.jpg
15 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow
2017-toyota-corolla.jpg
16 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow
2017-toyota-corolla-wheel.jpg
17 of 22 Emme Hall/Roadshow
2017 Toyota Corolla
2017 Toyota Corolla
3:31
20 of 22 Toyota

More Galleries

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features and Settings on Your iPhone
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features and Settings on Your iPhone

18 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
Go Inside the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: See How the New iPhones Look and Work
iphone 15 in different color from an angled view

Go Inside the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: See How the New iPhones Look and Work

21 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos
Yamaha motorcycle and instrument designers trade jobs (pictures)
yamaha01.jpg

Yamaha motorcycle and instrument designers trade jobs (pictures)

16 Photos
CNET's 'Day of the Dead Devices' altar (pictures)
dia-de-los-muertos-3318-001.jpg

CNET's 'Day of the Dead Devices' altar (pictures)

9 Photos
2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: concept cars
conceptss01_440.jpg

2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: concept cars

14 Photos