Corolla 2002 at Richmond Car Show - Safety is always an issue in smaller cars, and Toyota hasn't ignored it. In addition to the features you'd expect, the Corolla has three-point safety belts in all positions as well as optional side-impact air bags, rare in this price class. Other features of note include hood hold-down hooks, daytime running lights, front seat belt force pretensioners, and seat belt height adjusters. This will help you survive an accident. A temporary spare tire is standard. Fuel economy is this car's forte. The test vehicle yielded 26 mpg in a mix of city and highway driving.