4030 Apr 20
The ninth generation of Toyota Corolla brand cars produced in 2006 can be called the most successful in the history of the Toyota company according to data at that time. Factory index of the E120 line. This generation was produced by the company for 6 years - from 2000 to the end of 2006. The popularity of the model is such that it is still produced at some enterprises in China and is called Corolla EX. It is noteworthy that by the end of the release of the ninth generation, the Corolla brand was exactly 40 years old.
Body formats
Toyota Corolla of the Year 2006 was distinguished by an almost complete range of bodies. Sedans, three- and five-door hatchbacks, station wagons and minivans with their own name Toyota Corolla Verso came off the assembly lines of enterprises located in different countries of the world.
The 2006 Toyota Corolla hatchbacks were characterized by maximum unification of body parts; the sedan and station wagon had a slightly different shape of the front end, clearly visible in the photo.
As a result of the facelift carried out in 2002, the car increased slightly in length and began to be sold in Asian countries under the Corolla Altis brand. For the Japanese domestic market, Corolla station wagons were called Fielder.
Body
The 2006 Toyota Corolla was produced in different body variations, such as:
Five and three door hatchbacks, their body parts were as unified as possible;
- Sedan;
- Station wagon;
- Minivan called Verso;
- T-Sport, very rare.
In Asian countries, a slightly extended version was sold under the Altis brand, and the Filder model was produced for the domestic Japanese market.
The model, produced since 2004-2005, was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling car.
Characteristics of E120 cars
The 2006 Toyota Corolla E120 family of cars was characterized by a wide range of power plants used. One could find cars equipped with injection gasoline engines with volumes of 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 liters and 1.5 and 2.0 liter diesel engines.
All engines, without exception, had 4 cylinders and a transverse arrangement in the engine compartment. Car owners characterize these engines as very reliable when used correctly. Compliance with the timing of oil changes and maintaining its level at the required level guaranteed a mileage before major repairs of at least 200,000 km.
Even the most powerful engine does not take the vehicle’s consumption beyond reasonable limits, which is less than 6 liters per hundred kilometers on the highway and about 9 liters when driving in city mode.
Most cars were equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, but in some trim levels from different years you could also find a four- and five-speed automatic.
The transverse engine arrangement is traditional for the front-wheel drive vehicle family, which includes the 2006 Corolla. As on most similar cars, the front wheel suspension is made according to the MacPherson system. Rear suspension - torsion beam. This suspension design is also retained in E120 cars, which have permanent all-wheel drive.
Due to the wide variety of body sizes and the wide range of installed engines, it is quite difficult to present the complete technical characteristics of all cars.
If we take the most popular model with a sedan body as a basis, then the dimensions of the car are:
- width – 1695 mm;
- car body length – 4410 mm;
- car height is 1470 mm.
Weight, depending on the selected configuration, ranges from 1110 to 1245 kg.
The Corolla is perfect for domestic roads, since its ground clearance even exceeds that of many domestic cars and is 170 mm.
The small class of cars left its mark on the wheel size. It is 14 inches, so the typical tire size is 175/70/R14.
The front brakes are ventilated disc, the rear are drum.
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Toyota Corolla
- beginning of production in 2006. It combines style and new technologies, thanks to Toyota's developments you get an excellent cocktail of excellent design and high technical performance.
Among the existing basic Corolla colors, you can easily find one that suits you, but most likely you can choose it to order. We most likely do not have all the configurations of this Toyota Corolla model, among which there are various options for assembling the Corolla: the gearbox can be automatic or manual, interior trim with leather or wood inserts, wheels and other additional elements of the Corolla body, which will certainly be reflected in the price Corolla. Technical characteristics are good, but don’t forget about the safety of the Corolla or the engine size, which will then make itself felt in terms of operating costs in the future, as well as Corolla repairs and maintenance with a warranty period. Since the purchase is made not for several months, but for several years, so consider for yourself what you will do in the summer and winter, what trips you will make in the Corolla
. The table below shows a comparison of several Corolla configurations, among the parameters are reflected: what are the overall dimensions of the Corolla, what is the fuel consumption in the city, highway or mixed, engine size, maximum speed and acceleration time to 100 km/h, curb or gross weight of the Corolla, wheelbase, front and rear wheel tracks, transmission type (gearbox/gearbox), what kind of drive, tire size, how much power or torque and what price. In addition to all the numbers, you can read reviews of car owners about Corolla, watch videos or news, tests (test drive, crash test).
Salon
The front panel does not have any special features. As you can see from the photo, it is quite simple, which, however, is typical for similar cars. All controls are located in familiar places, so when you get behind the wheel for the first time, there is no need to get used to the new car.
The plastic inside is of very high quality, a standard dark gray shade. Even after a significant mileage, it does not tend to become loose or creak.
The upholstery of the interior and seats is made of high-quality fabric, not particularly resistant and easy to clean.
Despite the fact that the dimensions of the car are not very large, the inside is quite comfortable. Three passengers in the rear seat fit quite comfortably. And if, at first glance, the seats seem hard, then after a long trip your opinion may change for the better due to their comfortable shape.
Technical indicators and exterior of the ninth generation hatchback
The first modifications of the ninth generation, which included the popular Toyota Corolla 2004 hatchback supplied to the domestic market, were equipped with two new gasoline engines with the following technical characteristics:
- 1.4-liter in-line four under the symbol 4ZZ-FE, the maximum power of which was produced at 6000 rpm and was equal to 97 horses or 71 kW, and 132 Nm of maximum torque was achieved at 4400 engine rpm;
- A 1.6-liter four-cylinder in line, the index of which was 3ZZ-FE, the maximum engine power was achieved at 6000 crankshaft revolutions and amounted to 110 horses or 81 kW, and the maximum torque was produced at 4800 revolutions and was equal to 162 Nm.
In the gas distribution mechanism, the manufacturer first used the new VVT-i system, the drive of which was carried out through a timing chain. It existed without significant changes until mid-2007, when the tenth generation of Corolla appeared.
The working pair with the 1.4-liter engine was a new manual transmission with five steps, and with the 1.6-liter engine - a robotic one with the same number of steps. The suspension of the ninth generation car consisted of MacPherson struts in the front and a torsion beam in the rear, and a transverse stabilizer was responsible for the stability of the car.
The exterior of the ninth-generation Toyota Corolla hatchback began to be dominated by smooth lines, giving the car sporty features that are clearly visible in the photo of its body, and the large shapes of the head optics and rear lights added elegance to the model.
The model was produced in this form and technical equipment before restyling in 2005, which the manufacturer was forced to undertake as a result of numerous complaints about the operation and control of several power units.
Ride quality
The characteristics of the most popular Corolla cars do not allow us to talk about them as high-speed models, but they are sufficient for driving on domestic highways. The suspension characteristics allow cornering at high speeds with low rolls and no tendency to drift.
It should be remembered that the low weight of the vehicle also imposes some restrictions on a reasonable maximum speed limit.
When leaving the city, away from high-quality roads, you should slightly reduce the speed range, since the suspension is slightly harsh on uneven surfaces, but the car has the ability to drive on slippery and viscous surfaces with virtually no risk of getting stuck or hitting the crankcase guard.
The steering is excellent. The information content of the steering wheel is good. There are also usually no complaints about the operation of the amplifier.
Specifications
On 2006 Toyota Corolla cars, various types of power units were installed and, as a rule, these were:
- Gasoline engines with a volume of 1.4. 1.6 and 1.8 injection type;
- Diesel with a volume of 1.5 and 2.0 liters.
These engines had 4 cylinders arranged transversely, this arrangement is traditional for front-wheel drive cars. The WTi multipoint injection system was installed in gasoline power units, and the Common Rail system in diesel engines.
These engines have proven themselves well and are considered very reliable, and last 200,000 kilometers without any problems, but models released in 2004 could have problems related to oil starvation, but in 2005 the problem was solved by refining the piston system, increasing the volume of oil poured by half a liter. Another problem could arise due to poor fuel quality, the speed could fluctuate and vibration could appear, this was due to the fact that the program was configured for high-quality Euro-4 fuel.
In order for the car to last as long as possible, it is necessary to change the oil in the engine every 10,000 kilometers, change the spark plugs every 30,000, as well as check and, if necessary, change steering tips, silent locks and shock absorbers.
As for the transmission, most were equipped with a manual transmission, and the rest with an automatic gearbox.
The front suspension is quite strong and lasts 100,000 kilometers without problems, and is an independent McPherson wishbone, and a torsion beam is installed on the rear. The brakes that were installed on this model were disc at the front and drum at the rear. The ground clearance is adapted to our road conditions and is 17 centimeters.
The suspension is a bit harsh, so on bad roads it is better to reduce speed. Thanks to its excellent characteristics, the car takes turns without skidding or large rolls. The steering is also at a high level.
If we consider the dimensions, depending on the type of body and engine, they may differ. If we consider the most common sedan version, this car has the following overall dimensions:
- 1.695 meters width;
- 4,410 meters length;
- 1.470 height.
Weight, depending on the configuration, varies from 1,110 to 1,245 tons.
Interior of the ninth generation model 2005–2007
The interior design of the restyled Corolla has improved significantly; the manufacturer has used higher quality materials and added decorative trims to the center console and door trim, which is reflected well in the photos of the interior presented on the Internet.
The multimedia system has completely changed in the maximum configuration, receiving a larger display and the ability to work as a navigator, synchronizing the driver’s phone via Bluetooth for hands-free calling. Multifunctional control joysticks have been added to the steering column.
The manufacturer has reduced the configuration options for the domestic market to two, namely:
- Terra - MT (Terra), which was the basic version with a 1.4-liter engine, manual transmission and power windows for only two front windows, heated front seats and four airbags with a deactivation mode;
- Sol - AT (Sol), which implies being equipped with an automatic transmission and the maximum possible number of additional options in the form of various adjustments of the front seats, installation of a multimedia system and various electronic assistants.
