Toyota vehicles have a great reputation in the auto industry, and many Toyota models are well-known for being safe and reliable cars. It’s no surprise, then, that Toyota models are great choices for anyone looking for those things, and that’s especially true for college students. Here’s a look at why the 2021 Toyota Corolla is as good of a choice for college students as ever. 

What college students are looking for in a car

While many college students are looking for different things in their car, most end up at the same place in terms of what they drive. At the end of the day, most college students can’t afford an SUV or a sports car, and that means that only cheaper cars are viable options. While a pickup truck can be a decent car for college students, most college students don’t need the things that a pickup truck has to offer. 

As a result, sedans dominate the market for college students, as they’re generally affordable while offering everything a college student or their parents may want. When it comes to sedans, most people are likely looking for a car that’s safe, reliable, and efficient, as that way, the car can keep the college student safe while not being too much of a hassle to maintain. 

Why the 2021 Toyota Corolla does well for college students

Unsurprisingly, because the Toyota Corolla is well-known for being a safe, reliable, and efficient car, it’s still a great choice for college students, according to U.S. News. The latest Corolla has Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 as standard, and that provides a suite of smart safety features that’ll keep drivers safe. Additionally, Toyota lived up to its reputation of being a reliable automaker, as according to U.S. News, the latest Corolla scored well in reliability ratings. 

Plus, the Corolla is a very efficient machine as it gets about 31 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on highways. With that great fuel efficiency, alongside its relatively affordable $20,000 price tag, Corolla owners can save a lot of money in the long run. This can be a very important consideration for college students who are just learning about how to handle their finances. 

For those reasons and more, U.S. News named the 2021 Toyota Corolla as one of the best cars for college students to drive. This isn’t very surprising since U.S. News also named the Corolla as one of the best cars for teens. On top of that, the Corolla has been a popular car among college students as well as high school students for a while now, so it’s not shocking that it’s still a great pick for younger drivers. 

What’s available in the 2021 Toyota Corolla

While the most frugal families may choose to buy a used Toyota Corolla from an older model year, the 2021 Corolla has a lot of great features that’ll make it a worthy option for anyone willing to splurge a little. Like U.S. News wrote, the 2021 Corolla comes standard with a Wi-Fi hotspot and a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

The other interior features of the Corolla are pretty average as far as cars go, but U.S. News did write that the Corolla can seat “five people in relative comfort.” On top of that, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which is standard, also comes with adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control is only an option on many other cars, but since it’s standard on the latest Corolla, customers will save some cash from that. 

Toyota also offers plenty of options and trims for the Corolla, and while they may not be necessary for college students, they can make the Corolla a more enjoyable car to drive for them.