An affordable price, a fuel efficient engine and excellent reliability record makes the Toyota Corolla, the top choice in the economy sedan segment. The Toyota Corolla is offered in three trim levels: the entry-level CE, the mid-level S and the high-end LE. The Toyota Corolla S is similar to the Corolla CE but has a lower-body styling kit, a rear deck spoiler and it has got some additional elements. The mid-level 2008 Toyota Corolla S is powered by the same 1.8-liter, double-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine that produces 126 horsepower and 122 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission is also available. The Toyota Corolla S is priced higher than the Toyota Corolla CE and offered at MSRP $15,450.

Significant standard features of the 2008 Toyota Corolla S include 60/40-split folding rear seat,15-inch steel wheels, integrated front fog lights and a six-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player, air-conditioning, power mirrors, a height-adjustable driver seat, an outside temperature gauge and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Available options on the Corolla S include Power windows and locks, power tilt/slide moonroof and upgraded JBL audio systems. The Toyota Corolla S comes in Indigo Ink Pearl, Super White and Silver Streak Mica, Phantom Gray Pearl, Black Sand Pearl, Impulse Red Pearl and Desert Sand Mica.

The Toyota Corolla S features standard and optional safety equipment such as Daytime Running Lights, child-protector rear door locks, full-length side curtain airbags and front-seat side airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC).

The Toyota Corolla S gets 36months/36,000 miles basic warranty. Powertrain warranty is 60 months/60,000 miles; Rust-through warranty is 60 months/unlimited-miles; warranty on accessories purchased at the time of new vehicle purchase is 36 months /36,000 miles.