Seventh generation - E100 series - June 1991
The next Corolla (AE10#) was larger, heavier, and more expensive, with development chief Dr Akihiko Saito wanting to develop a 'mini-
Lexus', after success with that range's flagship. With its 97 in (2465 mm) wheelbase, the Corolla had moved into the
compact size class once occupied by the
Toyota Corona and
Camry. The coupe 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 1.5 GLi
Sedan,
Wagon, and Levin 1.5 SJ
Coupe were sold in
Hong Kong.
Japan (1992–1996)
This model was not as successful compared to previous series due to a rising yen and home-market recession, blunting demand.The base model DX has black bumpers and fender mirrors. The GT has twin exhaust pipes.Minor change was given in May
1993 with new grille, rear combination lamps and garnish.
Japanese engines:
*4E-FE - 1.3L (1331 cc) I4
*5A-FE - 1.5L (1498 cc) I4
*4A-FE - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4
*4A-GE - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4
*4A-GZE - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4
JPN-market chassis:
*EE101 - 1.3 liter Sedan (DX, LX, XE).
*AE100 - 1.5 liter Sedan (DX, LX, XE, SE-Limited), and Coupe (Levin / Trueno S).
*AE101 - 1.6 liter Sedan (SE-G, GT), FX Hatchback (SJ, GT), and Coupe (Levin / Trueno GT, GT APEX, GT-Z).
*AE102 - Wagon, 5 Door.
*AE104 - 1.6 liter Sedan 4WD.
*CE106 - Wagon, 5 Door, Diesel.
USA (1993–1997)
In North America, the Corolla was new for
1993 model year. It has different grille and longer bumpers than other region models. Base model has 1.6 liter 4A-FE engine. The DX and LE have 1.8 liter 7A-FE. The LE has sporty front seats and available with automatic transmission only. Minor change was given for
1996 model year. The DX has bright red / clear tail lights and rear garnish, and new wheel covers. The LE was discontinued for 1996, and the Base is also offered with CE Package. Sport Corollas were no longer imported during and after this generation as well as 4WD versions. Some 1993 Corollas in Canada were exported from Japan.
American Engines:
*
4A-FE - 1.6 L (1587 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, narrow valve angle, 105 hp (78 kW)
*
4A-FE - 1.6 L (1587 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, narrow valve angle, 100 hp (75 kW)
*
7A-FE - 1.8 L (1762 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, narrow valve angle, 115 hp (86 kW)
DX and
LE
US-market chassis:
*
E-101 - Sedan 4 Door with 1.6 4A-FE (Base, CE)
*
E-102 - Sedan 4 Door with 1.8 7A-FE (DX, LE)
*
E-103 - Wagon 5 Door with 1.8 7A-FE (DX)
Europe (1993–1997)
The five-door Sprinter was sold as the
Corolla Sprinter in Europe, confusingly. The three and five-door Corolla FX was also sold in Europe just as the
Corolla, and was available mostly in normal (non-sports) specs unlike the FX range available in Japan which were available in two models the
SJ a 16 valve 1.6-litre 115 bhp (4A-FE) and the
GT a 20 Valve 1.6-litre 160 bhp (Silvertop 4A-GE).In Europe, the Hatchback sold better than Sedan and Wagon. Although basically the trim levels are Base, XLi and GLi, in UK the Corolla was marketed as S, CD, and CDX.The Sedan has rear license plate mounted on the trunk as opposed to other region models on the bumper.
Additional Engines available in Europe:
*4E-FE - 1.3 L (1333 cc)
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, 88 hp (65 kW) (92-95)
*4E-FE - 1.4 L
I4, 16-valve
DOHC,
FI, "Ecotronic", 75 hp (55 kW) (96-97)
*2C-III - 2.0 L diesel
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