Eighth Generation - E110 series - May 1995
The eighth generation (AE11#), which shared its platform (and doors, on some models) with its predecessor, was introduced in
May 1995. Due to recession, Toyota ordered that Corolla development chief Takayasu Honda cuts costs, hence the carryover engineering.
For general market, the Corolla was offered in Base, XLi, GLi, and SE-G trim levels.
Japan (1996–2000)
The Japanese had a version called the "Corolla GT" which is a 4-door, 165 hp, 6-speed sedan. Other lesser models are LX, XE Limited, SE Limited, and S-Cruise. 4WD is offered in all but S-Cruise and GT.
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:
*
4A-GE - 1.6 L (1587 cc)
I4, 20-valve
DOHC,
FI, 165 hp (123 kW)
*
4A-FE - 1.6 L (1587 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, 115 hp (86 kW)
*
5A-FE - 1.5 L (1498 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, 100 hp (75 kW)
*
4E-FE - 1.3 L (1331 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, 88 hp (66 kW)
*
3C-E - 2.2 L (2184 cc)
I4,
diesel,
Electronic Fuel Injection, 79 hp (59 kW)
*
2C-III - 2.0 L (1974 cc)
I4,
diesel,
FI, 73 hp (54 kW)
JPN-market chassis:
*
E-111 -
Sedan SE-G, S-Cruise, GT
*
E-110 -
Sedan LX, XE, SE Limited
*
E-114 -
AWD Sedan USA (1998–2002)
2001-2002 Toyota Corolla
All North American Corollas were now built in
California (by
NUMMI) or Canada (by
TMMC). A new all-aluminum engine powered all Corollas, making this generation lighter than its predecessor. In the US market only sedans were offered. 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.
VVT-i variable valve timing was added to the engine for
2000. For 2001 model year, the VE was deleted, the CE became the base model and the sporty S was added as the replacement of the Touring Package.
The
Chevrolet Prizm (replacing the Geo 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 US-market 2001 Toyota Corolla has a maximum legal carrying capacity of 850 lb.
American engines: (ZZE-112)
*1998-1999 -
1ZZ-FE - 1.8 L (1794 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, 120 hp (89 kW)
*2000-2002 -
1ZZ-FE - 1.8 L (1794 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI,
VVT-i, 125 hp (93 kW)
Europe & Oceania (1996–2001)
Toyota Corolla
WRC, with European model-style front
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 3 door Hatchback is the base for the Corolla World Rally Car (WRC). In Australia the Corolla Liftback is called Seca. Grades for Sedan and Seca are Ascent, Conquest, and Ultima. The Seca Sportivo with turbocharged 7A-FE engine was added in
2001. In
1997, the
Corolla Spacio, with its body panels stamped at long-time Toyota supplier Kanto Autoworks, was introduced as a two-box minivan version and sold as the Corolla Verso in Europe and the Toyota Spacio in New Zealand.The facelift European model has totally different frond end with twin smaller headlights under single cover on each side.
This generation received a facelift in
2000, featuring a different nose (the previous round headlights proved unpopular), and new
VVT-i petrol engines replacing the old
A Series engines.
7A-FE engine : 1.762 cc Twin Cam 16 valve EFIbore : 81 mmstroke: 85.5 mmcompression ratio : 9.5- 120 hp @ 6000 rpm, 157 Nm @ 4400 rpm. in Corolla AE112 (Russia, Indonesia version)- 115 hp @ 5400 rpm, 154 Nm @ 2800 rpm. JDM (in Toyota Carina and Toyota Corona Premio)
Ninth generation - E120 series - August 2000
The ninth-generation Corolla (NZE120/ZZE120) appeared in
August 2000 with edgier styling and a longer 102.4 in (2600 mm) wheelbase. It is built on a shortened
Toyota Vista platformâ€"the Vista being a mid-sized, rather than compact car. Like the Vista, the Corolla's width is limited to 67 in (1700 mm), to avoid being in a higher tax bracket in Japan, although most of its European rivals are now wider. The North American model is longer and the same as
Corolla Altis. It came to the
United States in Spring
2002 as model year
2003. Initially trim levels are CE, S, and LE.
The
torsion bar suspension and
drum brakes in the rear are anachronisms, however. The sporty
XRS model, introduced for
2004, features the high-revving 170 hp (127 kW) 127 ft·lbf (172 N•m)
2ZZ-GE engine and 6 speed manual from the
Toyota Celica GT-S and
Lotus Elise.
The station wagon model is called the
Toyota Corolla Fielder in Japan, and the five-door the
Toyota Corolla Runx and
Toyota Allex, launching in 2001.
The Corolla Spacio (Verso in Europe) moved on to the new platform. The Corolla has also spawned another multi-purpose vehicle, the
Matrix, sold in Canada and the United States, and forms the basis of the
Pontiac Vibe. The Vibe, in turn, is sold with a different grille in Japan and is called the
Toyota Voltz.
In
Brazil, the Corolla Sedan and the Corolla Fielder are built locally. It is available with the 1.6 3ZZ-FE engine (sedan only) and the 1ZZ-FE. The Sedan is externally identical to the US model, but the Fielder has a different styling from the Japanese version.
In few
Asian countries (excluding Hong Kong, Japan &
India), an offshoot of the Corolla model, called the
Corolla Altis is also sold there alongside the Corolla. The Altis is targeted at consumers who prefer more comfort than the current Corolla but do not wish to buy the more luxurious Toyota Camry. Two versions of engine are available, the 108 bhp 1.6 and the 134 bhp 1.8. The Altis range of the Corolla is manufactured in Indonesia,
Malaysia,
Pakistan, Philippines,
Taiwan and
Thailand. For
2004 model year, the Altis received VVT-i on its 1ZZ-FE engine. The grille, tail lights, and alloys were also new. In
Thailand, the Toyota Corolla is also branded as the
Toyota Limo for lower spec for taxi business, not to be confused with the taxi version of
Toyota Vios which also called
Toyota Limo in Indonesia.
The Corolla Sedan, Wagon and 5 door Hatchback (Seca) sold in Australia are sourced from Japan, while a few years ago, some hatchbacks were sourced from
South Africa. Trim levels are Ascent, Ascent Sport, Conquest, and Ultima (Auto Sedan only). The sporty
Levin (Hatchback and Wagon) and high performance
Sportivo was available in Hatchback only and was built in South Africa. The Sportivo is powered by 2ZZ-GE engine and a six-speed manual gearbox (also used in the Celica) , while the other models have 1ZZ-FE. The Sportivo was discontinued in Australia from
2006 due to the prohibitive costs involved in modifying the engine to comply with Euro IV emissions. All the other models all had their engine power and torque reduced to 93kw and 161nm from 100kw and 171nm respectively from
October 2005 production to comply with Euro IV. From
May 2006 production, the Ascent and Ascent Sport models were upgraded with standard front power windows and passenger airbag, while the Conquest models had ABS brakes as standard fitment. The equipment upgrades only apply to the sedan and hatch models as the Corolla wagon will cease production in
August 2006.
When Toyota introduced its locally-made Corolla, it is named as
Toyota Huaguan,
Huaguan being the translation of the word
corolla.
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American engines: (ZZE-122)
*2002-present -
1ZZ-FE - 1.8 L (1794 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI,
VVT-i, 130 hp (97 kW) --
CE, LE, S
*2005 -
2ZZ-GE - 1.8 L (1796 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI,
VVTL-i, 170 hp (127 kW) --
XRS
Additional engines available in Europe:
*2002â€"present -
4ZZ-FE - 1.4 L (1398 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI,
VVT-i, 95 hp (71 kW)
*2002â€"present -
3ZZ-FE - 1.6 L (1598 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI,
VVT-i, 109 hp (81 kW)
*2002â€"2005 -
2ZZ-GE - 1.8 L (1796 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI,
VVTL-i, 189 hp (141 kW)
*2006â€"present -
2ZZ-GE - 1.8 L (1796 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
supercharged,
FI,
VVTL-i, 215 hp (162 kW) --
Compressor
*2004â€"present -
1ND-TV - 1.4 L (1364 cc)
I4 diesel, 16-valve
DOHC,
turbocharged,
D-4D, 89 hp (66 kW)
*2003â€"present -
1CD-FTV - 2.0 L (1995 cc)
I4 diesel, 16-valve
DOHC,
turbocharged,
D-4D, 114 hp (85 kW)
For
2008, Toyota will introduce a
hybrid gasolineâ€"electric Corolla.