"Toyota Corolla" (station wagon): description, technical characteristics, prices

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The seventh generation of Toyota Corolla was released in 1991, and its predecessor was produced in some countries for a couple of years. The model continued the idea of ​​​​an ordinary civilian car. The manufacturer's goal was a large sales volume, so the car was produced in 7 bodies to satisfy everyone's desires.

The car was produced until 2000 quite successfully. Production officially ended in 1995, but in many countries the model was sold until 2000, despite the fact that production of the eighth generation, released in 1995, ended in 2002.

Model history

The first launch-generation car rolled off the assembly line in 1966. This model was innovative back then. She made a breakthrough in the automobile industry. In the Corolla model range, only one version with a hatchback body was presented. The second generation of the car has changed little in appearance, but the range of engines has been updated. The car was produced in two versions - coupe and hatchback. A story about each generation can take a lot of time and text, so let’s move straight to the year when the station wagon appeared. This is exactly what this article will be about.

The emergence of a station wagon

In the fifth generation, the Toyota Corolla (station wagon) appeared, which immediately won the hearts of fans of the model. A new diesel unit with a volume of 1.8 liters has also become available. Two years after its release, the car began to be exported from Japan to the USA and sold in the country’s domestic market. Almost all models were produced with front-wheel drive, except for versions AE 86 and AE 85. They were equipped with permanent all-wheel drive. The station wagon body received the prefix Wagon and began to be actively distributed by official dealers.

In the sixth generation of the model, introduced in 1987, the creators decided to radically update the outdated body design. Thus, the car turned out to be more rounded and in line with the fashion of the time. The car was still equipped with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Under the hood they installed a wide variety of engines that the previous Toyota Corolla had. The price for such a car has increased significantly since the model moved up one class.

The seventh generation of the station wagon brought with it even more changes. First of all, they concern the body. The shapes became softer, and the company's corporate style gradually emerged. The car has become significantly heavier due to the increased wheelbase. Almost all copies were produced with injection units under the hood - Toyota completely abandoned carburetors.

The eighth generation appeared at the end of 1995. Common features in the body were visible with the previous version. But the creators made the car smoother. The model received a new 1ZZ-FE engine. Due to the lightweight engine, the station wagon has become much lighter than its predecessor.

Toyota Corolla Cross has changed its design in the Japanese version

The Corolla crossover is sweeping the world. Initially, this model debuted last summer in Thailand, after which sales began in many countries in the Asian region, and Taiwan joined production. Versions for South America, the USA and Africa followed, but only now the Corolla Cross debuted in Japan. But if until now cars for different markets had the same appearance, then the design has been changed especially for Japan.

The 4490 mm long Corolla Cross SUV is built on the TNGA-C modular platform, the wheelbase is the same 2640 mm as the Corolla hatchback. However, the Cross version does not share body panels with the base Corolla. Compared to the sedan, the seating position in the cabin is 120 mm higher, but the declared ground clearance of the Japanese version is quite a passenger 160 mm, although, for example, in the USA Toyota declares 204 mm. Wheels with a diameter of 17 or 18 inches are offered.

Compared to Crosses that are produced in other countries, Japanese-made cars have original headlights and taillights (although the seats are unified). The bumpers have been changed, the radiator grille has been moved down, and above it there is now a cap with a separate emblem, which is used by all Corollas in Japan.

The interior is almost the same as that of a regular passenger Corolla of the current generation. Equipment includes a media system, dual-zone climate control, panoramic roof, electric fifth door and much more. Depending on the configuration, two versions of instrument clusters are installed on cars. And for hybrid versions, a Japanese standard 100-volt household outlet is also offered, designed to connect devices with a power of up to 1.5 kW.

If American Crosses have a two-liter engine, then the Japanese SUV is equipped with an aspirated 1.8 (140 hp, 170 Nm). CVT Direct Shift - with mechanical first gear. The drive is only front-wheel drive (although in the US there will be all-wheel drive versions), and the rear has a semi-independent suspension. Trunk volume is 487 liters.

But the main bet is on a hybrid. The power unit includes a naturally aspirated 1.8 (98 hp, 142 Nm), an electric motor (72 hp, 163 Nm) and an electromechanical variator, while the volume of the gas tank is reduced from 47 to 36 liters. The hybrid can also be ordered with E-Four all-wheel drive: a multi-link suspension with a separate 7.2 hp electric motor is installed at the rear. and 55 Nm. This engine helps when starting off and in the first seconds of acceleration, but at high speed it turns off. All-wheel drive hybrids have a 43-liter gas tank.

The type of drive determines the volume of the trunk (the exact value is not specified), and also the type of traction battery installed under the rear sofa. Front-wheel drive hybrids have a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3.6 Ah, and all-wheel drive vehicles, which are often taken for use in mountainous areas with cold climates, are equipped with a less demanding 6.5 Ah nickel-metal hydride battery.

Crossovers will be produced at the same plant in Takaoka, where regular Corollas for Japan are made. Toyota expects to sell 53 thousand cars a year in the domestic market, but there are also plans to export. Prices on the Japanese market start from $18,200, that is, $100 cheaper than the regular Corolla Touring station wagon. By the way, the Japanese market now offers the widest range of Corollas: there is a hatchback, sedan, station wagon and Cross.

By the way, two “sports” body kits developed by the Modellista division were immediately offered for the SUV on the local market. But they do not provide for modifications to the interior and equipment. Although cars produced in Thailand and Taiwan already have GR Sport versions, which, in addition to the body kit, have new interior decor, stiffer suspension and additional body reinforcements.

Latest Versions

The ninth generation Toyota Corolla (station wagon) was introduced at the end of 2000. The body bore the index E120. The design of the car has changed dramatically. The car body was completely redesigned. Two years later a small facelift followed. The interior decoration remains unchanged. The ninth version is the most popular in the entire model range, both in sedan and station wagon form. The Corolla has more than once become the car of the year according to numerous publishers and critics due to its dizzying sales volumes and extremely positive reviews from its owners.

In 2006, the Japanese presented the tenth body of the model. The changes affected the appearance and range of engines. It is worth noting that the car was the first in the world to receive a 5-star safety rating in its segment. In 2012, the eleventh and current generation of the Toyota Corolla was introduced. The station wagon body received a hybrid version with an electric motor in addition to the standard line of units. In 2015, there was a slight restyling of the appearance. This is the car we will be talking about.

Exterior and interior

The 7th generation increased in size, reaching 4.27 m in length and 1.685 in width in some bodies. Ground clearance for different bodies varied from 130 to 150 mm. The Toyota Corolla in the 100th body was offered in various modifications - hatchbacks with 3 and 5 doors, traditional sedans, roomy station wagons and even 3-door liftbacks. Each option was distinguished by a modern appearance at that time, successfully fitting into the urban style.

By increasing the wheelbase, it was possible to increase the interior. The cabin has become more comfortable and freer.

Toyota Corolla E100 offers not only increased interior space, but also excellent interior trim, the use of modern environmentally friendly materials and versatility.

If you compare the photo of the dashboard of the modern version and the Toyota Corolla E100, then, of course, the latter is much inferior in terms of the range of options, but at the time of its release, the interior contents were at a decent level. Among other things, the on-board equipment of the Toyota Corolla VII generation E100 was equipped with a BC, electric windows and air conditioning, which improved comfort. The Toyota Corolla in the 100th body also had a fairly spacious luggage compartment, the volume of which was 400 liters.

Exterior and interior

The car looks in keeping with the rest of the company's lineup. Large radiator grille, front optics are connected to it. On top there is a chrome strip that emphasizes the line of the hood. In general, the new version of the station wagon is more similar to the Subaru Impreza than to the familiar and family-friendly Corolla. From the side it immediately becomes noticeable that the car is perfectly balanced in terms of body dimensions. The rear of the car fits perfectly with the face and is made in the same style. The appearance of the car can be called anything you like - sporty, daring, aggressive, but not calm and family-friendly. There is no trace left of the roots of the ninth and tenth generations in this car. There is even a noticeable slight bias towards Lexus in terms of design. Let's move on to the car interior.

The inside of the Toyota Corolla (station wagon) is very cozy and spacious. In its maximum configuration, the car is equipped with a wide variety of tracking systems, multimedia and much more. The interior is very roomy, travel will be comfortable even for a large family or group of friends. Of course, the class level is felt - in terms of build quality and equipment, the model does not reach its older brother. The Toyota Corolla (station wagon), left-hand drive, which is produced only for the European market, is called Sprinter Wagon in its homeland. There is practically nothing to complain about in terms of seat comfort. Unless in cheaper trim levels you will not get automatic height and tilt adjustment. But let's not forget about the class of the car and the segment of buyers for whom it is intended.

Toyota Corolla (station wagon): technical specifications

This car is just getting ready for release. But the creators promise to install the same engines in it as in the sedan. And add several new options to them. The model is equipped with two engines: a 1.3-liter gasoline engine with a power of 99 horsepower and a 1.6-liter unit with 122 horses under the hood. The car will be sold with a manual and robotic gearbox. Standard, classic, style and style plus - this is a list of all trim levels of the new Toyota Corolla. The price for the basic version (standard) will start from 1 million 100 thousand rubles. For the maximum configuration you will have to pay more than 1 million 300 thousand rubles.

Technical characteristics of the hundredth Corolla

Most Japanese engines switched to an injection system. The line consists of 9 motors, the characteristics of which we have combined in a single table for easier understanding.

These are relatively reliable engines that can travel more than 250 thousand kilometers, but there are sores. The main problem is the pump, which needs to be replaced up to 150 thousand kilometers. High fuel consumption indicates a faulty pump. There are no hydraulic compensators in the engines, so the clearances need to be adjusted periodically.

Basically, the pair is a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. Occasionally there are 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmissions. In addition, the line consists of different gearbox series. In Russia there are only manual transmissions that, with proper maintenance, can outlast the engine. There will be problems with the Corolla E100 clutch disc. An active driving style kills him, but a calm driving style gives him life for 200 thousand kilometers.

The model's suspension is all round on independent MacPherson struts, and for handling, anti-roll bars are introduced, which are a consumable - 40-50 thousand kilometers. The front bushings of the front suspension last up to 80 thousand, and the rear suspension bushings of the trailing arms give up a little earlier. The parts are relatively cheap and you can do the replacement yourself.

Power steering causes problems - rack bushings break, oil seals leak. Fortunately, everything is easily repaired, or the entire rail is radically changed. The front brake system received ventilation, and the rear also had drums, but ABS appeared.