What Changed for 2008:

• No significant changes from 2007 model


• 2009 Corolla goes on sale in early 2008

When the Toyota Corolla made its American debut in 1968, its primary competitor was the Volkswagen Beetle; cars like the Honda Civic and Volkswagen Rabbit were still years away. Originally a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) sedan, the Corolla changed to front-wheel drive (FWD) in the late 1980s. Over the years, the Corolla has been produced in sport coupe, hatchback and wagon versions, though the sedan has been the mainstay of U.S. sales.