Detailed characteristics of Toyota Corolla
in numbers, among the most important ones that people most often pay attention to are the
price
in rubles at the time of appearance in car dealerships and
consumption
in various conditions: in the city, on the highway or mixed, as well as
the total and curb weight
.
Also important are the dimensions
and
volume of the trunk , ground clearance maximum speed, acceleration to 100 km
in seconds or the time spent covering 402 meters.
Gearbox
automatic, manual;
drive
, front or all-wheel drive, or maybe even switchable
Main indicators of Toyota Corolla 2001 sedan characteristics of Toyota Corolla
1298 this volume is the golden mean between power preference and fuel consumption. Ideal for frequent travel in urban environments
A drive that requires special driving skills and getting used to in the case of driving with a different type of drive. For such a low price, cars are considered budget
since you just get a car to drive and nothing more, but in some cases this is the only purpose without any beauty. You don't need more to get around the city. Perhaps the slogan for such a vehicle is not “The miser pays twice.”
There are other names or misspellings:
New Corolla VVT-i
First of all, the updates affected the European Toyota Corolla VVT-i series. In the fall of 2001, a large European presentation of the updated model range took place. Toyota Corolla VVT-i was presented in a new body with engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters, producing 97 and 110 hp.
New cars, presented in two hatchback versions (5 and 3 doors), as well as station wagon and sedan, turned out to be very useful on the European market. The car was distinguished by a balanced suspension that guaranteed a soft, smooth ride, good technical characteristics, and a wide range of options, including the most advanced climate and multimedia systems at that time. In addition, the Japanese paid great attention to the safety of the car, increasing the rigidity of the body. European-style station wagons and minivans are considered among the most durable.
The result of the work done was a car that, in terms of innovation and advanced technological solutions, has not lost its leadership to this day.
In 2001, a car was prepared for the European market, slightly different from the Japanese version. The VVT-i station wagon has become somewhat wider and longer, due to this it was possible to slightly increase the size of the interior. Starting from this generation, expanding the interior space and creating comfort superior to its “C” class has become one of the main areas of work for Toyota Corolla designers. The small sloping hood and relatively small trunk are a direct consequence of this work.
So, the width and height of the new car were 1710 and 1475 mm, the length of the hatchback was 4180 mm, the sedan and station wagon were 4385 mm. Ground clearance – 1500 mm. At the same time, the main characteristics of the car remained unchanged.
Thus, the Toyota Corolla 2001 has significantly increased the dimensions of the car and has become one of the most comfortable in its class. In fact, the new VVT-i series managed to combine the comfort and smooth running of French cars and German reliability, which was appreciated by the European public.
Design
The previous Toyota body was taken as a basis. Externally, these two cars are very similar. We can say that the Toyota Corolla 110 is a kind of restyled series of the 7th generation of cars.
But there are some differences. Take a look at what the Toyota Corolla (110 body) looks like. There is a photo of the car in our article.
Unlike the previous generation, the 8th Corolla acquired more rounded optics and a sleek bumper. The radiator grille is no longer a separate element. The part is connected to the bumper into one unit. The moldings were either black or painted to match the body color. By the way, the bumpers, even in luxury versions, were not equipped with fog lights. In general, the design of the Toyota car (sedan) is typical for its years - simple, but no longer angular shapes, a slightly “blown” body and a sloping roof.
We also note that the model came in 2 restylings. Take a look at what the Toyota Corolla (110 body) looks like after ’99 (photo below).
The design of the car has changed slightly. The car has different optics (the turn signals are now located separately, in the wings) and a bumper. Black air intake deflectors appeared. The radiator grille has increased in size. The Toyota badge itself has also increased in size. Otherwise, the body geometry remains the same. Significant changes occurred with the release of the 120th Corolla.
The Toyota Corolla (110 body) was produced serially from 1995 to 2002. The car was available in several variations:
- Sedan.
- Station wagon.
- Five- and three-door hatchback.
On the Russian market, most Corollas have a sedan body. The dimensions of the machine, depending on the version, are as follows:
- Length - from 4.27 to 4.32 meters.
- Height – from 1.38 to 1.44 meters.
- Width – 1.69 meters for all bodies.
The curb weight of the car was also different and ranged from 900 to 1230 kilograms. The ground clearance for all models was quite small - only 15 centimeters.
Spasio & Verso
In 2001, the dream of many came true. The Corolla Spacio was introduced to the European market for the first time, although in European transcription its name sounds like Verso. The entry of a compact minivan into the markets of the Old World can be called somewhat overripe, since many local manufacturers have been producing it since 1998. This is all the more surprising since the body, in demand in Europe, has been successfully sold in Japan for 4 years. However, as soon as popularity in the Benelux markets reached its peak, Toyota brought the updated minivan to the forefront.
In the European version, Verso, like Spasio, is equipped with 1.6 and 1.8 liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 110 and 135 hp, as well as a 90-horsepower 2.2-liter turbodiesel. At the same time, Toyota marketers refrained from promoting the 4x4 version to Europe.
In general, the technical characteristics of the two minivans are almost identical, as are their dimensions: 4210x1705x1610, with a curb weight of 1200 kg.
But the exterior of the car has changed somewhat; in order for the design of the car to correspond to European taste and fashion, a modern auto design center, Toyota ED2, was created, which specialized in fine-tuning the exterior of purely Japanese models to match European taste.
Toyota Corolla VVT-i and Verso 2001 are the first fruits of the auto center's work. The main efforts in technical improvement of the car were aimed at increasing comfort and safety.
Compared to the base model, the body has been significantly strengthened; for more reliable fastening of the suspension elements at the front and rear, special subframes have been installed on the chassis, creating additional body protection and improving technical safety characteristics.
The interior is complemented by a huge amount of storage space, special pockets, glove compartments and eyeglass cases are found almost everywhere, so there is no such thing that would not have a place in the Verso interior. Of course, the car found favor in Europe, and after just a couple of years in Russia it was leaking onto the secondary market.
Exterior and body types
The Corolla 110 family was not very different from the E100 model. The exterior of VIII changed after restyling in 1999. Not only the appearance of the car has changed, but also body options have appeared. If at the start of sales in Russia the Toyota Corolla 110 was offered to customers only as a sedan, then after the update the line expanded. The improved 1999 Corolla appeared in 4 form factors: sedan, station wagon, five-door hatchback and three-door hatch.
Corolla 110 pre-styling
Despite the similarities with the 7th generation, the Corolla 110 received a smoother bumper, to which an enlarged radiator grille was attached. The front optics have also changed. The car began to be produced with oval convex headlights with round colored sidelights. The turn signals of the updated Corolla 1999 were located separately from the main headlights - in the wings. Moldings, door trims and the bumper itself are painted in body color.
Toyota designers have completely redesigned the bumper of the restyled Corolla E110. The characteristic holes disappeared and fog lights were added. In general, the updated 8th generation Corolla has changed slightly, but the pointed shapes have disappeared, a sloping roof and a slightly “blown” body have appeared. Significant changes awaited the car in the future.
Hatchback of the updated E110
The most powerful Corolla!
The creation of sports hatchbacks is primarily a European passion. Powerful and fast, but poorly controlled GT and GTA under the hood of a regular golf class, became fashionable back in the 70s, but then, the nascent C-class could only dream of 190 hp.
In 2001, Toyota installed such responsive 1.8-liter engines on three and five door hatchbacks. Previously, these engines were installed only on sedans and station wagons. 190 hp under the hood made it possible to endow the car with non-trivial characteristics and accelerate the Corolla to 100 km/h. in just 8.5 seconds, and the maximum speed reached 225 km/h. Thus, the European-style model range was completely completed. However, in many ways, Corolla has surpassed the usual ideas about its class.
The sports version of the Corolla took new approaches to safety and handling. In particular, the new technical solutions used in the car include a significant increase in body rigidity, which was reinforced with additional subframes and frame elements.
In addition, to provide directional stability, a paired rear independent suspension arm was installed on the high-speed version.
In general, the entire design of the hatchbacks presented in the fall of 2001 at the Frankfurt Motor Show was designed to be revolutionary; perfectly round wheel arches, a high sloping hood, soft contours of the car, as well as advanced characteristics, allowed the car to become the basis of a new style. The image of the 2001 Corolla can still be seen in many modern cars.
Different appearance
European and Russian cars received an appearance slightly different from the old one. The head optics, taillights and bumpers have changed, the rest of the elements even came from previous generations. The appearance is of course nondescript; some people don’t like such grayness.
Japanese and American cars are more similar to their predecessor with the same narrow headlights and rear lights. The style is still reminiscent of old cars, and the European version looks more modern.
In 1999, the restyling of the Corolla brought changes. At the front, the round lights were replaced with elongated ones with a curve at the bottom. A different radiator grille and completely redesigned bumpers were installed. The rest of the changes are minimal, but they have seriously transformed the appearance.
Salon, interior equipment
The interior of the Corolla E110 has also undergone changes. The salon has acquired smoothed and rounded shapes, trimmed with light plastic. In the pre-restyling Corolla of 1998, only fabric trim was available, namely high-quality velor. The doors and armrest for the driver and front passenger were also trimmed with it.
Interior of the three-door hatchback Corolla 110
The Toyota Corolla in the 110 body was quite comfortable and ergonomic inside. The seats were adjustable and provided good lumbar support. Although the driver's seat was only height adjustable. The rear seats were called “mother-in-law’s place”; passengers could hardly put their feet under the front seats. The second row could be folded 60/40 to accommodate bulky cargo.
Car owners also noted the comfort of the steering wheel. It was adjusted only vertically; it was impossible to pull it forward or push it back. There are also electric levers for controlling the mirrors.
The interior of the Corolla 110 hatchback. The red and black interior is better. Which one do you like best?
In the 8th generation Corolla model, central locking and electric front windows were available as options. It was impossible to buy a key with a remote control, even for an additional fee. There were no heated front seats.
Reliability
All engines performed excellently even at high mileage. A minor problem in the form of a crankshaft oil seal leak. Otherwise, these are simple, technically problem-free engines that need periodic maintenance (oil change, timing belt, valve adjustment). Of particular note, the 1.8-liter engine suffers from jammed valve bearings, which causes the idle to float. The 1.6-liter engine begins to eat up oil after a while.
A manual transmission may lose its primary and secondary shaft bearings if you forget to change the oil. Torque converter automatic transmissions require an oil change, pan gasket and leak check. This is where the “problems” end.
The suspension of the Corolla E110 surprised us with its reliability - in Russian expensive conditions, the main elements cost under 150 thousand. Usually there are exceptions here in the form of stabilizer struts, which are consumables on any car - this is not the case. The steering needs to be replaced every 100 thousand kilometers.
Practical interior
Inside, the simplicity continues, the style is not attractive, but not repellent, ergonomic. The design has completely changed, nothing remains from the previous generation. Everything is made of simple materials and well assembled, so squeaks are a rare occurrence.
The driver has a conventional 4-spoke steering wheel in his hands, behind which lies an exclusively analog instrument panel with a bunch of lights and a vertical monitor in the center for the automatic transmission. A 2-DIN radio has appeared on the center console of the Toyota Corolla E110, moved to the very top of the panel. The climate unit is now completely on three washers and only one slider is responsible for shutting off the ventilation.
The car is relatively safe; top trim levels were equipped with two airbags, as well as child seat anchors.
Many appreciated the practicality of the interior with its spacious trunk. The station wagon generally boasts folding seats, creating a flat floor for transporting large loads. The volume depends on the body type:
- sedan - 390 liters;
- hatchback – 371/1060 liters;
- 3-door hatchback – 280/110 liters;
- station wagon - 309/1250 liters.
