Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla

Manufacturer	Toyota Kanto Auto Works[1] NUMMI UAAI TMMC
Production	1966–present
Predecessor	Toyota Publica
Class	Subcompact (1966–1987) Compact (1988–present)

The Toyota Corolla is a line of subcompact and compact cars manufactured 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 nameplate in the world, with over 35 million sold as of 2007, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle.^[2] Over the past 40 years, one Corolla car has been sold on average every 40 seconds.^[3] The series has undergone several major redesigns.

The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using the name Crown for primary models: the Corona, for example, gets its name from the Latin for crown; Corolla is Latin for small crown; and Camry is an Anglicized pronunciation of the Japanese for crown, kanmuri.

Corollas are manufactured in Japan and in Brazil (Indaiatuba, São Paulo), Canada (Cambridge, Ontario), China (Tianjin), India (Bangalore), Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa (Durban), Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom (Derbyshire) and Venezuela. Production has previously been made in Australia (Victoria). Production in the United States (Fremont, California) ended in March 2010.^[4]

The Corolla's chassis designation code is "E", as described in Toyota's chassis and engine codes.

Early models were mostly rear-wheel drive, later models were mostly front-wheel drive and some models were four-wheel drive.

Alternative versions

Using the Corolla chassis

2003 Corolla RunX.

A slightly upmarket version called the Sprinter was sold in the Japanese home market. It was replaced in 2001 by the Allex, which was then replaced by the Blade in 2009.

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, while the Sprinter became the Allex with the introduction of the ZZE128 Corolla. The RunX and Allex was replaced by the Auris in 2006 (known only as Corolla in markets outside of Japan). 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 Corolla Rumion is also sold in the US-market as the Scion xB.

The Corolla Matrix, better known just as the Matrix, shares the E120 and E140 platforms, and is considered the hatchback/sport wagon counterpart of the North American Corolla sedan, as the European/Australasian Corolla hatchback is not sold there. Toyota frequently combines the sales figures of the Corolla sedan and Matrix. The Pontiac Vibe, which is the General Motors badged version of the Matrix, also shares the Corolla platform. The Pontiac Vibe was exported from Fremont, California to the Japanese market where it was badged Toyota Voltz. ^[5]

Over many 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 badged as simply 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.

Using the Corolla name

The Tercel was a front wheel drive car, first introduced in 1980 and was called the Corolla Tercel then, and later given its own name in 1984.

The Tercel chassis was also used for the Corolla II hatchback in Japan.

History

First generation (E10)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E10)

First-generation Toyota Corolla

The first Corolla generation was introduced in October 1966 with the new 1100 cc K pushrod engine. The Corolla Sprinter was introduced as the fastback version in 1968.

Second generation (E20)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E20)

Second-generation Toyota Corolla

In May 1970, the E20 was restyled with a more rounded body and the 1400 cc T and 1600 cc 2T OHV engines were added to the range. The now mutually exclusive Corolla and Sprinter names were used to differentiate between two slightly different treatments of sheet metal and trim. The Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno names were introduced as the twin-cam version of the Corolla and Sprinter respectively.

Third generation (E30, E40, E50, E60)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E30)

Third-generation Toyota Corolla

April 1974 brought rounder, bigger and heavier Corollas and Sprinters. The range was rounded out with the addition of a two-door liftback. The Corollas were given E30 codes while the Sprinters were given E40 codes. A face-lift in March 1976 saw most Corolla E30 models replaced by equivalent E50 models and most Sprinter E40 models were replaced by equivalent E60 models.

Fourth generation (E70)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E70)

Fourth-generation Toyota Corolla

A major restyle in March 1979 brought a square edged design. The Corollas had a simpler treatment of the grill, headlights and taillights while the Sprinter used a slightly more complex, sculptured treatment. The new A series engines were added to the range as a running change. This was the last model to use the K "hicam" and T series engines.

Fifth generation (E80)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E80)

Fifth generation Toyota Corolla.

A sloping front bonnet and a contemporary sharp-edged, no-frills style was brought in during May 1983. The new 1839 cc 1C diesel engine was added to the range with the E80 Series. From 1985, re-badged E80 Corollas were sold in the U.S. as the fifth generation Chevrolet Nova.

Most models now used the front wheel drive layout except the AE85 and AE86, which were to be the last Corollas offered in the rear wheel drive or FR layout. The AE85 and AE86 chassis codes were also used for the Sprinter (including the Sprinter Trueno). The Sprinter was nearly identical to the Corolla, differing only by minor body styling changes such as pop-up headlights.

Sixth generation (E90)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E90)

Sixth generation Toyota Corolla.

A somewhat more rounded and aerodynamic style was used for the E90 introduced in May 1987. Overall this generation has a more refined feel than older Corollas and other older subcompacts. Most models were now front wheel drive, along with a few 4WD All-Trac models. Many engines were used on a wide array of trim levels and models, ranging from the 1.3 liter 2E to the 165 horsepower (123 kW) supercharged 4A-GZE. The E90 Corolla was also rebadged and sold as the Geo Prizm (US) or Holden Nova (Australia).

Seventh generation (E100)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E100)

Seventh generation Toyota Corolla

In June 1991 Corollas received a redesign to be larger, heavier, and have the completely rounded, aerodynamic shape of the 1990s. The Corolla was now in the compact class, rather than subcompact, and the coupe still available known as Corolla Levin AE101.

Eighth generation (E110)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E110)

Eighth generation Toyota Corolla.

May 1995 saw a complete redesign for the Corolla. External differences from the E100 series were obvious. Evolutionary technological improvements continued, however, and in 1998, for the first time, some non-Japanese Corollas received the new 1ZZ-FE engine. The new engine was the first in a Toyota to have an aluminum engine block and aluminum cylinder heads, which made this generation lighter than the E100 Corolla. The model range began to change as Toyota decided styling differences would improve sales in different markets. This generation was delayed in North America until mid 1997 (US 1998 model year), where it had unique front and rear styling. Europe and Australasia received versions of their own as well.

Ninth generation (E120, E130)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E120)

Ninth-generation Toyota Corolla

In November 2000, the ninth-generation Corolla was introduced in Japan, with edgier styling and more technology to bring the nameplate into the 21st century. It is also called the Corolla Altis in the ASEAN region. The station wagon model is called the Corolla Fielder in Japan. The North American release was delayed until March 2002 (2003 MY).

Tenth generation (E140, E150)

Main article: Toyota Corolla (E140)

Tenth-generation Toyota Corolla

The tenth generation of the Corolla was introduced in October 2006. Japanese markets called it the Corolla Axio, with the ASEAN markets retaining the Corolla Altis branding. The station wagon retains the Corolla Fielder name. The Corolla Altis and Corolla Axio have a different appearance.^[6] The North American release was delayed until January 2008 (2009 MY).

Safety

In Australia, Corolla models built between 1986 and 2006 were assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2008:^[7]

• (1986–1988) — worse than average
• (1989–1993) — average
• (1994–1997) — better than average
• (1998–2001) — better than average
• (2002–2006) — better than average

The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the 1998-2002 models as "Acceptable" in their 40 mph (64 km/h) frontal offset crash test. Initial 2003 models had an overall "Good" rating, but received a "Marginal" on left foot injury protection. A rebuild beginning December 2002, which continues through to the 2008 model, gives the Corolla a "Good" rating in all aspects of the test. Corolla models from model year 2005 to 2008 with optional side curtain air bags received an "Acceptable" rating in the side impact crash test, largely due to a "Marginal" rating in structure/safety cage design. Otherwise, injury protection ratings for driver and rear passenger were all good except for driver pelvis/leg injury protection, which was "Acceptable". The Corolla from model year 2009 to present with standard side curtain air bags received a "Good" rating in both the frontal offset and side impact crash test.^[8]

Euro NCAP ratings are as follows:

• 1998 (EE110 1.3 5-door liftback LHD): 3 stars (23 points) adult occupant, 2 stars (15 points) pedestrian (pre-2002 rating system)
• 2002 (ZZE120 1.4 5-door hatchback RHD): 4 stars (28 points) adult occupant, 2 stars (11 points) pedestrian
• 2007 (E150 4-door sedan): 5 stars (34 points) adult occupant, 4 stars (39 points) child occupant, 3 stars (23 points) pedestrian

Sales numbers

Calendar year	US	Canada	Australia
2000	230,156[9]
2001	245,023
2002	254,360[10]
2003	325,477
2004	333,161[11]
2005	341,290
2006	387,388[12]
2007	371,390		47,792[13]
2008	351,007[14]	57,736[15]
2009	296,874[16]	53,933[17]	39,013[18]
2010	266,082[19]	38,680[20]	41,632[21]

See also

• Toyota AE86
• Chevrolet Nova: Chevrolet (GM brand) re-badged Corolla (United States-1985 to 1988).
• Geo Prizm: Geo (GM brand) re-badged Corolla (United States).
• Holden Nova: Holden (GM brand) re-badged Corolla (Australia).

References

1. ^ "History of KANTO AUTO WORKS". Kanto-aw.co.jp. http://www.kanto-aw.co.jp/en/history/. Retrieved 2010-12-14. 
2. ^ "History of the Corolla". http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2006/corolla/key_features/history.html. 
3. ^ "First Ever Exported Toyota Corolla Anniversary". http://www.worldcarfans.com/5061114.001/first-ever-exported-toyota-corolla-anniversary. 
4. ^ Alan Ohnsman and Kae Inoue (2009-08-28). "Toyota Will Shut California Plant in First Closure". Bloomberg.com. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aJlxuxndoOsM. Retrieved 2009-08-29. 
5. ^ Posted: Jul 02, 2008 10:50 a.m. (2008-07-02). "Toyota Corolla Now America's Best-Selling Vehicle*". U.S. News Rankings and Reviews. http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080702-Toyota-Corolla-Now-America-s-Best-Selling-Vehicle-/. Retrieved 2010-12-14. 
6. ^ "Toyota Corolla Altis". http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_overview.php?CarCode=10526. 
7. ^ "Used Car Safety Ratings 2008 for Toyota Corolla in Australia". http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ucsr. 
8. ^ "IIHS: Toyota Corolla Crash Test Ratings". http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=305. 
9. ^ "Toyota Sets Sales Record for Sixth Year in a Row". Theautochannel.com. 2004-11-17. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2002/01/03/034042.html. Retrieved 2009-07-14. 
10. ^ "Toyota Announces Best Sales Year in Its 46-Year History, Breaks Sales Record for Eighth Year in a Row". Theautochannel.com. 2004-11-17. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2004/01/05/175869.html. Retrieved 2009-07-14. 
11. ^ "Toyota Reports 2005 and December Sales". Theautochannel.com. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/04/205039.html. Retrieved 2009-07-14. 
12. ^ "Toyota Reports 2007 and December Sales". Theautochannel.com. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/01/03/074293.html. Retrieved 2009-07-14. 
13. ^ http://www.fcai.com.au/news/2008/1/152/2007-a-milestone-year-for-motor-vehicle-sales-
14. ^ "Toyota Reports 2008 and December Sales". Theautochannel.com. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/01/05/346214.html. Retrieved 2009-07-14. 
15. ^ http://media.toyota.ca/pr/tci/en/DecemberSalesReleaseEN.aspx
16. ^ "Toyota Reports December 2009 and Year 2009 Sales". Theautochannel.com. 2010-01-05. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/01/05/460606.html. Retrieved 2010-07-12. 
17. ^ http://media.toyota.ca/pr/tci/en/toyota-canada-inc-reports-december-190039.aspx
18. ^ http://www.fcai.com.au/news/2010/1/234/new-vehicle-market-ends-strong-year-with-record-december-
19. ^ http://pressroom.toyota.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2832
20. ^ http://media.toyota.ca/pr/tci/en/toyota-canada-inc-reports-december-190039.aspx
21. ^ http://www.fcai.com.au/news/2011/1/257/new-vehicle-sales-top-the-magic-million

External links

• Corolland (all years)
• Edmunds' Corolla history for US models

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V	Autosport Rally Car Of The Year (Corolla WRC) 1999	Succeeded by Ford Focus WRC