2022 Toyota Corolla SedanA long-time favorite among buyers looking for a cheap, reliable runabout, the 12th-generation Toyota Corolla didn't look to reinvent the wheel. It first debuted in 2020, with the 2022 model seeing no significant changes from the previous year. Toyota's insistence on sticking to what it knows best with the Corolla has paid dividends for its reliability, which remains consistently among the best in its price bracket. Its efficiency figures are competitive, too, with the most frugal hybrid version of the Corolla sedan achieving a combined 52 mpg, according to the EPA.Efficiency varies slightly between non-hybrid Corolla sedans based on their trim. The least efficient is the Apex trim, a new addition for 2022, which achieves 31 mpg combined in manual guise. On the other end of the scale, the automatic Apex should return a combined 34 mpg, according to the agency. Like most budget-friendly, small Toyota cars, the Corolla isn't the most exciting car to drive, nor is it the most luxurious. However, with over 50 million examples of the car sold globally to date, the lack of driving fun has evidently never hampered its popularity with buyers.2020 Toyota Corolla SedanAnother of the most reliable Corolla Sedan model years is the 2020, which, given its age, should suit buyers looking for a cheaper runabout. It might be the joint oldest car in this list, but the 2020 Corolla is still a compelling option, offering both hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains and a range of trim levels that stretch from basic to comfortable. Lower trims get a 1.8-liter engine with a modest 139 horsepower output, while higher trims benefit from a 169 horsepower output courtesy of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.A CVT transmission is equipped as standard across all trims, which doesn't do much for the car's driver engagement but does help it stay competitive in efficiency terms. The most frugal hybrid variant should achieve a combined 52 mpg according to the EPA, while non-hybrids hover somewhere in the mid-to-low 30s depending upon trim. Manual transmission is optionally available on certain trims for those looking to shift their gears.2024 Toyota CamryIf the Crown seems a bit too adventurous, buyers always have the option of returning to the tried-and-tested Camry. The 2024 model year was the last of the previous generation, with no major changes from the previous model year. Anyone who's fussed about having the latest tech and powertrains might want to consider a 2025 model, but in terms of reliability, both model years are equally impressive, having scored "Great" ratings from JD Power.Plus, the wider range of trims on offer for 2024 gives buyers more chances to find one that's the right fit for them, which becomes all the more important when shopping for a used model. From the base LE trim to the most potent TRD trim, the 2024 Camry offers a range of flavors to suit those looking for power, efficiency, or a mix of both. Finding a Camry with six cylinders will require restricting your search to the XLE, XSE, or TRD trims, although notably, the latest generation Camry no longer offers a V6, making the 2024 model the last of its kind.