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It has been suggested that Toyota Sprinter, Geo/Chevrolet Prizm and ToyoNova be merged into this article or section. (Discuss) |
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| Toyota Corolla | |
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| Manufacturer | Toyota, NUMMI |
| Production | 1966 - Present |
| Predecessor | Toyota Publica |
| Successor | Toyota Auris (hatchback, except Australia) |
| Class | Subcompact (1966-1987) Compact (1988-present) |
The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. In 1997, the Corolla became the best selling model in the world, with over 30 million sold as of 2007.History of the Corolla. Over the past 40 years, one Toyota Corolla car has been sold on average every 40 seconds.First Ever Exported Toyota Corolla Anniversary. However, it has undergone several total redesigns. The modern Corolla shares only the name with the first generation car. Well over 21 million units of the Volkswagen Beetle, on the other hand, were sold between 1938 and 2003, with very little change to the mechanics or appearance of the car, making it the true best selling single model of all time.
The name Corolla, is part of Toyotas naming tradition of using the name Crown for their primary models, e.g. the Corona, which is Latin for crown, or the Corolla, which is Latin for small crown and Camry which is an Anglicized pronunciation of the Japanese term "kan-muri" meaning "small crown". One of Toyota\'s first cars sold in the U.S was also called the Toyopet Tiara.
Corollas are currently manufactured in Japan, the United States (Fremont, California), the United Kingdom (Derbyshire), Canada (Cambridge, Ontario), Malaysia, China (Tianjin), Taiwan, South Africa, Brazil, Turkey, Philippines, Thailand, Venezuela, and India.
The Corolla\'s chassis designation code is "E", as described in Toyota\'s chassis and engine codes.
A slightly upmarket version called the Toyota Sprinter was sold in the Japanese home market. It was replaced in 2001 by the Toyota Allex, which was then replaced by the Toyota Blade in 2006. There have also been several models over the years, including the Corolla Ceres (and similar Sprinter Marino) hardtop, Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno sports coupés and hatchbacks, and the Corolla FX hatchback, which became the Corolla RunX. The RunX was replaced by the Auris in 2006. A compact MPV named the Corolla Verso has also been released in European markets. Its Japanese counterpart is the Corolla Spacio, which has been discontinued as of the 10th generation. The US-market Scion xB is also sold in Japan as the Corolla Rumion
Over the years, there have been rebadged versions of the Corolla, sold by General Motors, including the 1980s\' Holden Nova of Australia, and the Sprinter-based Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet Prizm, and Geo Prizm (in the United States). The Corolla liftback (TE72) of Toyota Australia was at one point badged the T-18. The five-door liftback was sold with the Corolla Seca name in Australia and the nameplate survived on successive five-door models. The Daihatsu Charmant was produced with the E30 through E70 series.
The Chevrolet Nova was based on E80 Japanese Sprinter sedan and five-door liftback. The Chevrolet\Geo Prizm was produced with the E90 through E110 series.
The Toyota Tercel was a front wheel drive spin-off of the rear wheel drive Corolla introduced in 1980, called the Corolla Tercel which later became its own model in 1984.
The Tercel Chassis was used again for the Corolla II hatchback. There will be a redesigned Corolla soon.
| First generation | |
|---|---|
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| Production | 1966-1970 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.1L I4 1.2L I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed manual 2-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 90.0 in (2286 mm) |
The Corolla was launched in Japan in October 1966. Eiji Toyoda said it worked hard to create popular demand, and disputes that Toyota rode a wave of private car ownership that was taking off in the mid-1960s. Its major competitor was the Datsun 1000, released a few months before the Corolla.
The initial car, the KE1x series was small, with a 90 in (2286 mm) wheelbase.
Transmission was by a 4-speed floor shift manual transmission or a 2-speed floor or column shift automatic transmission, with rear wheel drive. At the time, floor shift transmissions were considered only for trucks and 4 speeds implied that the engine did not have enough torque to drive through only 3 gears (more torque allows each gear to have a wider spread of engine revolutions, thus requiring fewer gears). This was a big risk for Toyota but the effectiveness of the new system gained in popularity.
The suspension in front was MacPherson struts supported by a transverse leaf spring beneath the engine cross-member, with leaf springs connected to a solid axle in back.
The engine was originally meant to be for the under 1000 cc tax class but was changed late in the design process to be 1077 cc in order to beat the forthcoming Datsun 1000. This put it into a higher tax class but this gave it some prestige over the Datsun 1000 - helped by its "100 cc advantage" advertising campaign. In August 1969 the engine was upgraded to 1166 cc. Special twin carburetter K-B (1077 cc) and 3K-B (1166 cc) engines were used in the SL grade models for an extra 13 hp (9.7 kW).
Japanese engines:
JPN-market chassis:
Toyota has been almost steadfast in facelifting each generation after two years, and replacing it with an all-new model every four years. Exports to the United States began in March 1968 at about US$1,700.
American engines:
US-market chassis:
The first export market for the Corolla was Australia in November 1966. Australia received right hand drive versions of the same models as America .
| Second generation | |
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| Production | 1970-1978 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 3-door station wagon 5-door station wagon 5-door van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.2L I4 1.4L I4 1.6L I4 |
| Wheelbase | 91.9 in (2334 mm) |
The second-generation KE2# / TE2# model, launched 1970, had "coke-bottle" styling. It had a longer 91.9 in (2334 mm) wheelbase. The front suspension design was improved greatly, using a swaybar, however the rear remained relatively the same. The Corolla became the second-best selling car in the world that year. Grades for sedan were Standard, Deluxe, and Hi-Deluxe. The coupé was offered in Deluxe, SL, SR, and Levin as well as Sprinter variants. The Sprinter Trueno was equivalent to the Corolla Levin.
The TE27 Levin is featured in Auto Modellista, a racing video game by Capcom.
Minor changes were made for the 1973 model year with a new grille, turn signal lights, and tail lights, along with similar treatment to the Sprinter.
Most models stopped production in July 1974 but the KE26 wagon and van were still marketed in Japan after the 30-series was introduced.
Japanese engines:
JPN-market chassis:
The Japan chassis models were all available in USA. A 1.6 L (1588 cc/96 in³) 102 hp (76 kW) engine came in 1971, quite impressive for the time, and a sporty hardtop coupé called the SR5 (also known as the Levin in Japan) was introduced in 1973. In 1974, the SR5 was entered by Car & Driver magazine\'s team in SCCA competition.
American engines:
US-market chassis: TE21 — Sedan, 2-door/4-door (Std, DX, Hi-DX) TE26 — Wagon, DX TE27 — Hardtop coupé (SR5)
| Third generation | |
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| Production | 1974-1981 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Port Melbourne, Australia |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupé 3-door station wagon 5-door station wagon 5-door van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.2L I4 1.4L I4 1.6L I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Related | Daihatsu Charmant |
The third-generation Toyota Corolla, built from 1974 to 1979 (worldwide versions) (KE3x/KE5x), marked Toyota\'s greatest growth in the United States in the wake of the fuel crisis. In addition to the Sprinter, there was a redesigned-body version built by Toyota affiliate Daihatsu, called the Daihatsu Charmant. While there were certain fourth-generation models with a longer model life, this generation, when considered as a whole, was the longest-lived one, possibly due to the worldwide recession in the 1970s. A large range of cars were built using this chassis, including Corollas, Sprinters, Daihatsu, and the sporty Levin and Trueno models with the DOHC motor.
The 3K engine was used in certain markets and later the 4K, while most Japanese and American models had the bigger 2T engine. A "Toyoglide" 2/3-speed automatic transmission was added as well as a four-speed and five-speed manual transmission, driving to the rear wheels. A three-door "liftback" (E50) and sports coupé (E51) was added in 1976. The E40 and E60 series were assigned to the Sprinter variants.
Japanese engines:
JPN-market chassis:
Road & Track was critical of the 1975 Corolla, calling it "large and heavy" and "expensive" compared to the Honda Civic and Datsun B210. They also criticized the "relatively crude rear suspension", lack of interior space, and poor fuel economy when compared to the VW Rabbit. The base model cost US$ 2711 in 1975, but only the $2989 "deluxe" model had features comparable to the contemporary pack.
Emissions became a problem further into the 1970s especially with the 4K engine, which became popular because of its low fuel consumption. In later versions of the K engine with emissions equipment, only 60 hp (45 kW) was produced, despite a greater 1290 cc displacement.
The E30 series 2T-C engines outmatched rival Datsun B210\'s engine output.
American engines:
US-market chassis:
The Corolla was manufactured in Australia at AMI-Toyota\'s Port Melbourne production facility. It was a popular car on the Australian market and most bodystyles available elsewhere were utilized. All variants originally came with Toyota\'s 1166 cc 3K motor, which was replaced later by a 1.3L version.
Due to the expenditure of manufacturing of the car in Australia, the production continued for several years after it was replaced by the next generation model everywhere else. A facelift was given to the range in late 1980, giving the car a new grille and rectangular headlamps, however it could not conceal the car\'s dated styling. Production continued until September 1981, when the already aged fourth-generation Corolla range replaced it.
Australian-market chassis:
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Toyota Corolla Deluxe 2-door (US) |
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Latin America Spec. 1978 Toyota Corolla "Deluxe". |
| Fourth generation | |
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| Production | 1979-1983 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Body style(s) | 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupé 3-door liftback 3-door station wagon 5-door station wagon 5-door van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.3L I4 1.6L I4 4A-C 1.8L I4 3T-C |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
| Related | Daihatsu Charmant |
The fourth-generation model released in 1979 in Japan, was boxy and was the last generation to have the entire lineup in rear-wheel-drive. Although most of the fourth generation was replaced by 1984, the station wagon and van versions were offered into 1987. In 1980 Corolla daily production reached an all-time high, averaging 2,346 units.
This generation (apart from the wagon) got a new rear coil spring five-link rear end with a panhard rod, and the wheelbase was longer at 94.5 in (2400 mm). A new underwhelming 1.8 L (1770 cc/108 in³) 3T engine was optional to some markets, whilst parts of the world retained the old 4K. The most notable engine advancement came in 1983, however, as Toyota began offering the 1.6 L (1587 cc/96 in³) 4A-C. The aluminum head, SOHC engine, although bulkier in size and weight than the K and T engines it was offered alongside, was a grand step up in performance. This would be the last generation of Corollas to use any pushrod or iron cylinder head engines, as Toyota made the decision to focus exclusively on aluminium head, OHC engine design from this point forward. This was the first generation to have power steering. In the USDM market, this was introduced in the 1982 model year.
Various facelifts were made during production. In 1979-80, a 4-round headlamp setup was used in most markets. A restyle for 1981 involved two rectangular headlamps. A more extensive facelift was given for 1982, involving wraparound headlights, remodeled taillights and new bumpers, which on some models were rubber moulded.
American engines:
Australian engines:
Japanese engines:
US-market chassis:
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Toyota Corolla KE70 wagon |
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Toyota Corolla E70 4 door sedan |
| Fifth generation | |
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| Also called | Toyota AE86 Sprinter Levin / Trueno Toyota Corolla Sprinter |
| Production | 1983-1987 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Fremont, California (FX) Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Durban, South Africa |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 3-door hatchback 2-door coupé 3-door liftback 4-door station wagon. |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 1.3L I4 1.6L I4 Diesel: 1.8L I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 95.6 in (2428 mm) FX: 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Length | 167.5 in (4255 mm) FX: 160.0 in (4064 mm) |
| Width | 65.1 in (1654 mm) FX: 65.2 in (1656 mm) |
| Height | 52.3 in (1328 mm) FX: 53.0 in (1346 mm) FX16: 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1047 kg (2304 lb) |
| Related | Daihatsu Charade Toyota Celica Toyota Tercel Toyota Cressida Chevrolet Nova |
The fifth generation is generally regarded as the most popular Corolla when measured against its contemporaries, and some 3.3 million units were produced. This model, from 1983, moved the Corolla into front wheel drive, except for the AE85 and AE86 Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno models (SR-5 / GT-S in USA) which continued on the older rear wheel drive platform, along with the three-door "liftback" (E72), three-door van (E70) and five-door wagon (E70) of the previous generation, that were still being produced.
The front-wheel-drive wheelbase was now 95.6 in (2428 mm).
It was the first Corolla to top the New Zealand top-10 lists, ending Ford\'s dominance of that market. A "short" hatchback range, called the Corolla FX in Japan and the Corolla Compact in Germany, arrived in 1984, on the front-wheel-drive platform. The three and five-door hatchbacks resembled the Corolla sedan with a truncated rear deck and trunk. Although there was a five-door liftback model of the basic Corolla, the FX-based hatchback was sold alongside it. The Corolla FX replaced the Toyota Starlet in North America.
A DOHC 16-valve engine, designated 4A-GE, was added in 1983 on the rear-drive cars. It was a 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4 and produced an impressive 124 hp (92 kW), turning the Levin/Trueno (Japan), Corolla GT coupé (Europe) and Corolla GT-S into a popular sports car. This engine was also combined with the front-drive transaxle to power the mid-engined Toyota MR-2.
The Sprinter sports cars, in two-door coupé and three-door liftback forms, were notable for the line\'s first use of pop-up headlamps, which the equivalent Corolla Levin sports models did not have.
A new Corolla FX, built at the US NUMMI plant, appeared in 1987. It was available with either SOHC or DOHC engines, the latter marketed as the FX-16. From 1985 to 1988, NUMMI built a rebadged version of the Corolla, sold by Chevrolet as the Chevrolet Nova. Nova\'s successor, the Geo Prizm was another rebadged Corolla selling in the United States from 1989 to 2002.
American engines:
US-market chassis:
European engines
European-market chassis:
Australian engines:
Australian-market chassis:
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1984-85 Toyota Corolla AE80 sedan (US) |
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1987 Toyota Corolla hatchback (assembled in New Zealand) |
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US-spec Corolla hatchback |
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Toyota Corolla AE86 GT-S, heavily modified from stock (USA) |
| Sixth generation | |
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| Manufacturer | Toyota NUMMI |
| Also called | Geo Prizm Holden Nova Toyota Corolla Sprinter Toyota Trueno (2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback) |
| Production | 1987-1992 |
| Assembly | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Fremont, California Toyota City, Japan Durban, South Africa Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door coupé 3-door liftback 4-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | Gasoline: 1.3L I4 1.5 I4 1.6L I4 Diesel: 2.0L I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Length | Sedan: 170.3 in (4326 mm) Liftback & Coupe: 172.2 in (4374 mm) Wagon: 172.0 in (4369 mm)/171.5 in (4356 mm) |
| Width | 65.2 in (1656 mm) 1988 Liftback, Wagon & Coupe: 65.6 in (1666 mm) |
| Height | 1988 Sedan: 52.2 in (1326 mm) Liftback & Coupe: 49.6 in (1260 mm) 1989-1992 Sedan: 52.4 in (1331 mm) AWD Sedan: 53.0 in (1346 mm) FWD Wagon: 54.5 in (1384 mm) AWD Wagon: 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1086 kg (2390 lb) |
| Related | Toyota Corolla Sprinter Toyota Celica Toyota Tercel Daihatsu Charade Toyota Cressida Holden Nova Geo Prizm |
All Corollas were front-drive for 1987, with production beginning in May 1987. For general export, the trim levels are Base, XL, GL, SE, and SE Limited. The GT-i was sold in limited numbers in certain countries. The all wheel drive Sprinter Carib wagon used a solid axle rear suspension with coil springs, while the rest used struts all around. The 4WD wagon was sold from 1988 to 1994 and had different bodywork to other Corollas. It was called the All-Trac in the US and sold with the Tercel or Corolla name in some countries. in general, all models depart from the previous generation\'s boxy styling, for a more contemporary look and improved aerodynamics.
The Sprinter five-door liftback was called Cielo in Japan, and re-badged as the Corolla in Europe, though for a period in Ireland (and possibly elsewhere) it was badged the "Sprinter GLS", unusually in cheap-looking decals instead of the metallic-coated plastic badges found on all other Toyotas of the time.
High performance GT-i models are powered by 4A-GE, and offered as 3-door hatchback, sedan, and 5-door liftback. The North American GT-S coupé shared the same engine.
This was awarded the 1988 Semperit Irish Car of the Year.
A facelifted version of the sixth-generation five-door hatchback was made in South Africa as an entry-level model called the Toyota Tazz from 1996 until July 5, 2006. The Tazz was offered as 130, and 160i. Whilst the three-door was sold as a panel van model there, called the Toyota Carri.
The 1.3 liter sedan has 4 speed manual transmission or 3 speed automatic transmission. The only model with 1.5 liter 5A-FHE was SE-Limited G. The 4WD sedan is powered by 1.6 liter 4A-FE. The Sprinter sedan has opera window on the C-Pillar.
The AE92 Levin and Trueno were also fitted with a supercharged engine. It used an SC12 roots type supercharger and a top mounted intercooler that was fed cool air via a scoop on the bonnet. They generated 206 nm (152 ft·lbf) at 4,400 rpm as opposed to the N/a 4A-GE\'s 136 nm (100 ft·lbf) at 4,800 rpm.
JPN-market chassis:
Japanese engines:
North American production of the sedan took place at NUMMI and Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. These two plants made 279,000 units, making a total of 4.5 million of this generation (AE92) made. The North American models depart from the previous generation\'s boxy styling, for a more contemporary look and improved aerodynamics. They feature longer bumpers and small red indicator lights on the quarter panels.
Minor changes for 1991 model years were Toyota (T) ellipse emblem on the grille, all-red tail lights, door-mounted and manual lap front seat belts, and new wheelcovers for DX. Rear garnish was deleted for the Base model. The LE was only available with automatic transmission.
The North American Corolla coupé with retractable headlights was basically a Sprinter Trueno with different front corner lights and longer bumpers. Trim levels are SR5 and GT-S. The GT-S is powered by 4A-GE engine, and comes with full body kits.
The four-wheel drive All-trac wagon in Base and SR5 trim levels were sold from 1988 to 1992 and had different bodywork to other Corollas. The Corolla All-trac sedan was sold in very small numbers.
The Geo Prizm shared a slightly different body with the Japan-market Sprinter, and built as sedan and liftback. These models were slightly more basic than their Europe/Japan versions.
American engines:
US-market chassis & VIN code: The Japanese built has JT2 VIN prefix, the NUMMI made has 1NX VIN prefix and the Cambridge built units have the 2T1 prefix.
European engines:
European-market chassis:
The European model Corolla 4-door sedan, 3 and 5-door hatchback, and the wagon basically has the front end of the Japan-spec Corolla FX, except for the all white clearance lights and the "TOYOTA" or the ellipse emblem instead of the "FX" or "GT" of the Japanese model. It has the standard side marker lights and the taillight with the integrated rear foglamp (except for the wagon, which has the rear foglamp on the tailgate.) It also has headlight washers on the XL and the XLi models.
Australian engines:
Australian-market chassis:
Note:
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1987 Toyota Sprinter |
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Toyota Corolla wagon |
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1988-1994 Toyota Corolla 5 door hatchback) |
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1988-1994 Toyota Corolla 4WD (Australia) |
| Seventh generation | |
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| Manufacturer | Toyota NUMMI |
| Production | 1993-1997 |
| Assembly | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Fremont, California Toyota City, Japan Durban, South Africa Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door coupé 3-door liftback 4-door station wagon |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | Gasoline: 1.3L I4 1.5L I4 1.6L I4 1.8L I4 Diesel: 2.0L I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in (2464 mm) |
| Length | 172.0 in (4369 mm) |
| Width | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
| Height | Sedan: 53.5 in (1359 mm) Wagon: 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1052 kg (2315 lb) |
| Related | Geo Prizm Toyota RAV4 Toyota Sprinter Toyota Celica Toyota Paseo Toyota Starlet |
The next Corolla (AE10x/EE10x) was larger, heavier, and visually more aerodynamic than the model it replaced, with development chief Dr. Akihiko Saito wanting to develop a \'mini-Lexus\', after success with that range\'s flagship. With its 2465 mm (97 in) wheelbase, the Corolla had moved into the compact size class once occupied by the Toyota Corona and Toyota Camry. The coupé was dropped for North America, replaced by the Paseo.
The Corolla sedan is nicknamed "Great Corolla" in Indonesia. Initially the trim levels were 1.3 SE and 1.6 SE-G. The smaller engine model was replaced by 1.6 SE in 1994.
The 1.3 XLi, 1.5 GLi sedan, wagon, and Levin 1.5 SJ coupé were sold in Hong Kong.
In the Philippines, three variants were sold, XL and XE with 1.3-liter carbureted (2E) engines, and the GLi, with a 1.6-liter fuel-injected motor (4A-FE). The top model was offered in both manual and automatic transmissions. The Corolla was also the first 1.6-liter car to introduce 14-inch (360 mm) alloy wheels to the country in 1992. Other pioneer features that followed were rear seatbelts (late 1994) and a driver\'s airbag (late 1995).
This model was not as successful compared to previous series due to a rising yen and home-market recession, blunting demand. The standard Corolla model range included the 5 door hatch back and lift back models, 2 door hatch back and the 4 door sedan and station wagon models. Also returning in this model line were the two-door coupés, the Trueno and the Levin. A 4WD variant of the sedan and station wagon were also available with a 1.6 liter gasoline or 2.0 liter diesel engine. Minor face lift changes were introduced in May 1993 these included a new grille, a reconfiguration of the rear lamps and various bits of trim and garnish. Various submodels including the 4-door hardtop Corolla Ceres and Sprinter Marino were also available. They bore no real exterior resemblance but feature the chassis and most of the engine range of the standard Corollas.
Japanese engines:
Japanese manual transaxles:
Japanese automatic transaxles:
JPN-market chassis: The following list is not complete or inclusive.
In North America, the Corolla was new for the 1993 model year. It had a different grille and longer bumpers than models for other regions. The base model came with the 1.6 liter 4A-FE engine. The DX, LE and wagon came with the 1.8 liter 7A-FE. The 1993 and 1994 versions of the 7A-FE engine were rated at 86 kW (115 hp), later versions rated at 78 kW (105 hp). The LE has sporty front seats and was available in the US with A/T only or available in Canada with either A/T or M/T. Minor changes occurred for the 1996 model year. Among these changes, the DX received bright red/clear tail lights and rear garnish, and new wheel covers. The LE was discontinued for 1996, and the Base model was also offered with CE Package. Sporty Corollas and 4WD Corollas were no longer imported during this generation. Some 1993 Corollas sold in Canada were produced in Japan.
USA and Canada Engines:
US and Canada chassis codes:
The five-door Sprinter was sold as the Corolla Sprinter in some markets in Europe. The three and five-door Corolla FX was also sold in Europe simply as the Corolla, and was available mostly in normal (non-sports) specs unlike the FX range available in Japan. In Europe, the hatchback sold better than sedan and wagon. Although basically the trim levels are Base, XLi and GLi, also there was the GS. The GS featured a fully colour coded exterior and with full electrics and a tilt/slide steel sunroof. It also had an upgraded interior with white dials and a rev counter. In UK the Corolla was marketed as S, CD, and CDX. The sedan has its rear license plate mounted on the trunk as opposed to the bumper on other region models.
Additional Engines available in Europe:
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1993-1995 Corolla DX (US) |
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1993-1995 Corolla LE (US) |
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1996-1997 Corolla CE (US) |
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1996-1997 Corolla DX (US) |
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1993-1995 Corolla DX wagon (US) |
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7th generation Euro Corolla 5-door Liftback |
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Toyota Corolla AE100 hatchback (Euro) |
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1996-1997 Philippine Corolla\'s front: GLi "TRD" model |
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1993-1995 Toyota Corolla 1.6 Gli (Philippine Edition w/ foglamp accessory) |
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Corolla Ceres |
| Eighth generation | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | NUMMI Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Also called | Geo Prizm |
| Production | 1998-2002 |
| Assembly | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Fremont, California Toyota City, Japan Durban, South Africa Indaiatuba, Brazil Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 2-door coupé (JDM) 3-door hatchback (JDM) 5-door liftback (JDM) 5-door station wagon (JDM) |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.8L 1ZZ-FE I4 Other variations (See Japan) |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual (JDM) |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in (2464 mm) |
| Length | 174.0 in (4420 mm) |
| Width | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
| Height | 54.5 in (1384 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1095 kg (2414 lb) |
| Related | Toyota RAV4 Toyota Tercel Chevrolet Prizm Toyota Celica Toyota Paseo |
The eighth generation, which shared its platform (and doors, on some models) with its predecessor, was introduced in May 1995. Due to a recession, Toyota ordered that Corolla development chief Takayasu Honda cut costs, hence the carryover engineering.
For the general market, the Corolla was offered in Base, XLi, GLi, and SE-G trim levels.
This marked the beginning of the end of the Sprinter. The Sprinter Trueno coupé range was carried over with a facelift, while the wagon was identical to the Corolla.
Japanese models received minor changes in April 1997 with new nose, tail, and interior. The rear panel is totally different, therefore the trunk and tail lights are not interchangeable between the old and facelift models. The new Japanese rear panel is the same as the European model.
Japanese Engines:
JPN-market chassis:
All North American Corollas were now built in California (by NUMMI) or Canada (by TMMC). Unlike the Japanese counterparts, the USDM Corolla at this time was only offered as a 4 door sedan. A new all-aluminum 1ZZ-FE engine powered all Corollas, making this generation lighter than its predecessor. This new engine uses a timing chain instead of a timing belt. It also incorporated laser etched valve guides directly in the block, rather than the old shrink to fit valve guides in the predecessor Corolla motor(4A-FE & 7A-FE). This prevents oil burning and valve guide failure in the future. In the US market only sedans were offered and all came with daylight driving lights. Grades are VE, CE, and LE. The Touring Package with side skirts, a whiteface instrument cluster, and aluminum wheels are reserved for CE and LE. TRD motorsports also offered a body enhancement package as well, although the kits offered were rare and expensive. The pieces in these kits included front and rear valences, contoured side skirts, optional trunk lip spoiler, and TRD badging. A better flowing and rare performance exhaust was also offered. Side airbags were optional, but very few of them actually had them. The 1999 model also got a slight refresh with the front headlights and taillights. VVT-i variable valve timing was added to the engine for 2000 with a small increase in power from 120 hp (89 kW) to 125 hp (93 kW). The introduced VVT-i optimizes cam and valve timing to reduce emissions. The common misconception is that it adds power. Not so. It is strictly for emission control purposes. The genuine power adder is a variant of VVT-i, otherwise known as VVTL-i(2ZZ-GE motors only), which incorporates "lift" and keeps the intake valves open longer for a more efficient burn, therefore resulting in more power. The VE model was available in a 3 speed automatic or the 5 speed manual transmission. LE and S models offered the 4 speed automatic with overdrive or the 5 speed manual transmission. For the 2001 model year, the VE was eliminated and the S model was introduced. The CE became the new base model and the sporty S was added as the replacement of the Touring Package. The S model including all the same options as the LE models, except that the interior was a charcoal gray and black instead of the usual beige or tan interior.
From 1993-1997, the Geo Prizm was part of GM\'s Geo import group, which was sold through the Chevrolet dealership network. In 1998, the Geo group was dropped and the Prizm was rebadged as a Chevrolet. The Prizm had two main differences from the Toyota Corolla, though they were made in the same plant: it used the Japanese intake manifold and tuning, and put in a Delco stereo, which provided better sound quality but required a replumbing of the center stack as the Delco unit is taller than the Denso. The 1999 Prizm has a Delco HVAC system which is different from the Corolla.
The US-market 2001 Toyota Corolla has a maximum legal carrying capacity of 390 kg (850 lb).
American engines: (ZZE-110)
This range had different front and rear ends to the Japanese models, though the sides and interior remained mostly the same. It can be distinguished by the round headlights and mesh grille. As a result, a sporting model with a six-speed gearbox was offered. The European three door hatchback is the base for the Corolla World R
