Most often, when the topic of car reliability begins, then immediately, absolutely automatically, we begin a comparison with some kind of standard that has formed in every driver’s head over the period of his life.
When searching for used cars among the C-classes, you may come across a slow but steady drop in prices for the Toyota Corolla foreign car with a 150 body. This usually happens because it is increasingly rare for this model to retain its automotive properties from year to year. Starting from the fifth generation, the Japanese brand Toyota became better and more relevant. But even the tenth generation Corolla E 150 was not enough to become an absolutely ideal car brand.
This article will help you choose a truly high-quality, albeit used, car. We will also look at the problems of transmission, electronics, gearboxes (namely: robotic, automatic and manual) and draw a conclusion about this series of cars.
Pros and cons
Second row Corolla 140
The advantages of the Corolla E140 are reliability and unpretentiousness. Power units have a long service life - 300-350 thousand km. Anti-corrosion treatment along with the paintwork of the body is quite resistant. If they joked about previous generations that components and mechanisms could survive the body of a car, this is not the case with X.
But there are also disadvantages. Despite the amazing unpretentiousness, the components and mechanisms of 10th generation machines do not tolerate dust. The brake system is the first to react to dust by sticking the pedal or premature wear of the pads. To avoid problems on the road, it is recommended to clean and lubricate components at least every 10 thousand km.
Folded second row seats of the 10th generation Corolla
As for the engine line, all gasoline units are durable. True, the most powerful 2.4 2AZ-FE should not be considered a plus, since it is difficult to repair. Although with proper maintenance this engine does not need it.
Powerful diesel engines also create problems for European consumers. Premature wear of parts and other breakdowns will very quickly limit their efficiency. Although the “indestructible” 1.4-liter diesel engine compensates for low power and weak dynamics with uninterrupted operation.
Electronics, interior and conclusions
The electronics in the Toyota Corolla car, which has a 150 body, for the most part, does not bring unpleasant surprises to its owners.
But only if you don't count the burnt out lamps. True, sometimes car users noticed minor glitches in operation, when a blown fuse under the steering wheel blocked the heater fans, wipers and windows. Regarding the interior, there’s nothing to complain about here. It is also worth mentioning that Toyota having a 150 body does not have a tendency to destructive reactions in the event of deep chips. The only complaint that concerns this car model is the poorly secured mesh on the front bumper of the car.
As you can already understand, the Toyota Corolla E 150 remains just as simple and familiar in everyday use. The only thing that spoils the entire reputation of this car is the various innovations and updates that require constant and careful debugging. Although the Japanese coped with all the engine problems, they made more than one owner suffer with an unfinished robot. Therefore, as a conclusion, I would like to give some recommendations to the future buyer of the durable Toyota Corolla. The first recommendation is that when choosing a car, in order to save your money in the future, it is better to abandon the pale and advertised robot and choose a more familiar manual transmission or automatic. The second recommendation is not to forget about changing fluids and other consumable parts in the car, because over time this may cause you to have more serious problems. Third, you should not limit yourself when choosing the power and trim levels of the car, because the price, regardless of the engine size and the quality of the interior trim, will be almost the same.
After this article, you probably might have a question about whether Toyota will be able to maintain its reputation in the future? We will only be able to find out in the near future, but if all the manufacturers continue to produce cars in the same spirit, then it will be quite difficult to justify this price category. We hope that our review and recommendations for choosing a used Toyota Corolla E150 will help you make the right choice when buying this car. Good luck and be careful on the road!
E140 design
The external outlines of the 10th generation Toyota Corolla were influenced by its market affiliation. “American” received elements that give its appearance a touch of aggressiveness, in contrast to the soft lines of the European version.
Corolla E140 dorestyle XRS
The 10th generation Toyota Corolla has undergone updates. The 2010 restyling did not radically change the car both externally and internally. The updates affected the bumpers, radiator grille, the shape of the optics, rims and rear-view mirrors.
Corolla E140 XRS restyling
Appearance
The initial design of the Corolla 140 in simple configurations is unremarkable: simple shapes, classic lines and utilitarian solutions.
Regular Corolla E140 dorestyle
Externally, the European and American versions differed. The optics of the E140 differed from the E150 in orange dimensions, which are located in the upper corner of the headlight. The taillights also have minor differences. The European version has a wider part of the lamp, located on the trunk lid, and the location of the light elements is different. The radiator grilles are also different, which is clearly visible in the photo.
Feed E140 on top, 150 on bottom
The E140 body was available in the XRS package, which can be immediately distinguished from others by its spoiler, front and rear bumpers.
Salon
Salon of Corolla E 140 dorestyle
The interior of the Toyota Corolla and e140 and e150 can hardly be called ideal. The seats are not very comfortable, but roomy: 5 people including the driver can sit comfortably. The luggage compartment volume is expanded due to the transformation of the second row.
Dashboard Corolla E150 restyling
The quality of materials in the basic configuration is average, but there are no creaking parts, nothing bulges, and is adjusted to size. Leather trim is available for the tenth generation Corolla E140 as an option in expensive trim levels.
Dashboard Corolla E140 restyling
The dashboard of the American version is marked with miles. It is also distinguished by rigor and simplicity. In the European version, the tidy is bright, with orange markings and the same on-board computer screen, which adds visibility.
Salon of the restyled Corolla E140 in leather
The steering wheel has a thickened circle and a flat surface underneath. Moreover, it will not be easy to distinguish the E 140 steering wheel from the E150, but they are different. These minor differences are noticeable in the photo.
Difference between E140 and E150
Corolla E140 in a simple configuration on top, E150 on the bottom (both pre-restyle)
Both the “one hundred and fortieth” and the “one hundred and fiftieth” belong to the same generation of Corolla. They both entered the market in the same year, and are similar in appearance, but there are nuances that make them considered different cars.
Both the Corolla E150 and E140 are X-generation Corolla cars produced for different markets. E150 is the 10th generation for Europe, E140 is designed for the American consumer. Hence the differences in technical content. The “American” was equipped with 1.8 2ZR-FE and 2.4 2AZ-FE engines, the European version received 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines.
The “one hundred and fiftieth” was equipped with an independent rear suspension and disc brakes. And the “one hundred and forty” received a beam and brake system options depending on the type of configuration. (in simple versions the rear brakes were drum, in expensive ones - disc).
The difference in chassis design is explained by the different architectural basis. The Corolla E140 is built on the Toyota MC platform, and the E150 is built on an updated version of this “trolley”, called Toyota New MC.
Optics E140 on top, E150 on bottom
Toyota E140 and E150 differ in optics. Cars for Americans were equipped with running lights and 2 reversing lights without fog lights. The European version was equipped with “foglights”, but with one lamp for the reverse gear signal and without running lights.
The difference in the exterior of the two cars is in the different radiator grilles. Before restyling, the E140 had a simple black one. The E150 2006 - 2010 has a more intricate grille, with two longitudinal lines. The difference is clearly visible in the photo.
Safety
Salon of Corolla E140 refurbished
Based on the results of the crash test, where the Toyota Corolla e140 earned 5 stars, it can be argued that the developers were concerned about the life and health of motorists. Depending on the configuration there will be a different number of airbags. The basic version has a driver's seat, a front passenger seat, side airbags and curtains.
Crash test
During the tests, results were obtained for both pedestrians and child passengers. Both indicators are 4 stars.
Also, the American Corolla 2008 - 2013 had a standard set of electronic security systems.
