Model history
Corolla is a classic model of the Japanese concern, which has been produced since 1966. And during this time, 12 generations of this model appeared. The model is a representative of the world's most popular golf class and was the locomotive of Toyota, being the concern's best-selling model.
Toyota Corolla first generation
Since 2002 in Japan, all station wagons based on the Corolla have been called Corolla Fielder. A total of 3 generations of this car were produced, which corresponded to the 9th, 10th and 11th generations of the regular Corolla. There will be a Fielder based on the 12th generation, but it is not there yet, since the 12th generation is fresh and has been on the assembly line for less than a year. Today, the 3rd generation of Toyota Corolla Fielder, which was released in 2013, is on the assembly line. Let's take a closer look at it.
History and improvements
The Toyota Corolla Fielder was put into operation in 2000 and after that the car has not ceased to be modernized, for example, in 2002 a number of significant changes were made to the suspension, and in 2004 the body and interior trim were modified. In order to improve vehicle safety, side airbags are installed in 2009 for drivers and passengers.
A monitor with greater functionality is also installed in the front panel, and an air filter, automatic headlight control, and a variator with modified speed characteristics are installed in the air conditioner.
There is enough space inside the car, and passengers feel spacious in it, and the large volume of the luggage compartment allows you to transport large items without problems.
Over the course of its existence, the model has been refined many times, and now it has a choice of five-speed manual transmission or CVT as a transmission.
For those who love fast driving, there is a specially designed Z Aerotourer model , which is equipped with a powerful engine.
In 2012, the 11th generation appeared, with a completely updated body and interior, as well as a new line of engines. After this, in 2015, a restyling was carried out, which received good recognition, and is still produced in this body today.
Appearance
By tradition, the appearance of the station wagon is exactly the same as that of the base sedan, which is called Toyota Corolla Axio.
Toyota Corolla Fielder third generation
Toyota Corolla Axio
From the front, the car has a calm appearance. It echoes the appearance of the European counterpart of the Corolla, the Auris, but is not identical to it. The main part of the front end is a huge air intake, made in the style of the currently produced Camry. Which undoubtedly adds solidity to the car. In a word, from the front the car looks both old-fashioned and luxurious. But a new generation has already come out, designed in the new corporate style of the Japanese company, where the front part is more modern and, I would say, youthful.
Twelfth generation Toyota Corolla. This is what the new Toyota Corolla Fielder will look like
In the lateral projection, everything is just as calm. Frankly speaking, there is nothing to catch the eye. Everything is in its place, everything is convenient and functional, but it’s all frankly boring.
Side view of the third generation Fielder
From the rear, few station wagons have an interesting appearance and Fielder is no exception. Large fifth door, separate side lights, low trunk loading height. Everything is convenient and functional, but nothing more. There is not a single detail that the eye can catch on. By the way, the optics on the trunk lid are fake, these are ordinary reflectors without bulbs inside.
Rear view of the third generation Toyota Corolla Fielder
Summarizing the impressions of the appearance of the Japanese station wagon, it must be said that replacing it with the next generation is not only overdue, but overdue. The design of the third generation Fielder is frankly boring, but at the same time functional.
To conclude the description of the appearance, let’s talk about the trunk volume of the Toyota Fielder. And despite the fact that the Japanese station wagon is a small car, it has a decent volume and is 452 liters with the backrests of the second row of seats raised. Naturally, if the seats are folded out, the volume will be much greater.
Trunk Toyota Fielder
Where European cars have a spare tire, the Fielder has a large compartment for small items. The car does not have a spare wheel at all, neither a spare wheel nor, especially, a full-size one. Instead, in its place there is a compressor for inflating the wheels with a bottle of special sealant. I think this decision is controversial for our country.
The car has a very interesting system for lowering the backrests of the second row seats. To do this, handles similar to door handles are located on the trim in the trunk. If you pull the bottom, the backrests will lower themselves; a spring drive is installed there. There is no need to carry out any additional actions, such as removing the headrests.
Interior
Despite the fact that the Japanese station wagon is a conservative car, the same cannot be said about the interior. You won't find such a luxurious interior even in higher-class cars.
The center console houses a large LCD display. On the instrument panel, in addition to the analog scales of the speedometer and tachometer, there is also a color display of the on-board computer, which harmoniously combines with the modern, three-spoke multi-steering wheel. But this is on rich trim levels. In the base, the instrument panel is completely analog, and the steering wheel does not have a single button. True, in all trim levels, the steering wheel is covered with leather.
Front panel of Toyota Corolla Fielder
The car interior is spacious. There is enough space in the rear seats to accommodate not only short Japanese, but also tall Europeans. The cabin is a full five-seater, although the fifth passenger will not be very comfortable to sit. The rear seat backs are also height adjustable. Quite a rare option not only for station wagons, but also for other cars.
Toyota Corolla Fielder interior
As for the equipment of the car, it is traditionally rich for Japanese cars. Already in the database there is a mechanism for automatically folding rear-view mirrors and a system for automatically turning on headlights. But instead of climate control, you'll have to make do with standard air conditioning.
Also included in the base are a rear view camera and a TCS (Traction Control System). This is a very useful electronic-mechanical system that prevents skidding and wheel slipping by redistributing torque between them. Owners of all-wheel drive Fielders will especially appreciate the advantages of this system. With it, the car will have better cross-country ability than many crossovers. And in winter you will never have problems getting out of drifts or driving on icy roads.
Other electronic systems and electronic assistants that are present on the Japanese station wagon:
- Dual-zone climate control;
- Heated wipers and mirrors;
- Forward Collision Mitigation System with automatic braking;
- Lane Keeping System;
- Assist system when driving uphill;
- Automatic windshield wiper system with rain sensor.
Toyota Fielder 2008 interior
The functional and ergonomic interior of the 2008 Corolla is thought out to the smallest detail for the convenience of the driver. Traditionally, the car is right-hand drive. As in the external design, the exterior of the car is dominated by smooth, rounded lines, making the interior cozy and comfortable. The use of high-quality materials and high precision assembly are a distinctive feature of Toyota cars, which is also reflected in the 2008 Fielder station wagon.
Spaciousness is the main advantage of a station wagon car. The 2008 Fielder is equipped with a transformable interior: the rear seats have a special design that simplifies their folding (the so-called one touch seat). Additional space in the car is provided by discreet glove compartments in the niches, where you can put little things you need on the road: cable, fire extinguisher, etc. Thanks to the fact that space is provided for the spare wheel and tools under the Corolla trunk, this does not reduce the volume of the latter.
The car interior is presented in both light and dark colors.
Technical stuffing
In total, the Toyota Fielder has 2 gasoline engines, with which three power units can be combined. Under the hood of the Japanese station wagon you can find:
- Gasoline engine, volume 1.5 liters, power 103 hp. With. at 6000 rpm;
- Gasoline engine, volume 1.8 liters, power 140 hp. With. at 6200 rpm.
In addition to these engines, the Fielder is also equipped with a hybrid power plant. It consists of a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a power of 74 hp. With. and an electric motor with a power of 61 hp. With. Thus, the total power of the power plant is 135 hp. With. Moreover, with such a serious filling, the car will consume only 3 liters per 100 km in the urban cycle. And on the highway even less. True, hybrid cars are produced only in front-wheel drive versions. If you need an all-wheel drive station wagon, then you will have to buy the regular gasoline version.
As for gearboxes, three gearboxes are available for the car:
- Variable speed drive;
- Machine;
- Mechanics.
As for the wheel suspension, a standard MacPherson type suspension is installed at the front, and a semi-independent torsion beam suspension at the rear. The brakes on the Fielder are very simple and even outdated. There are standard brake discs at the front, but drums at the rear, like on cars from the 90s. There are two types of transmission in a car. Toyota Fielder 4VD and 2VD are produced in Japan.
The power steering on the station wagon is electric. So you don't have to monitor the fluid level.
Technical characteristics of Toyota Fielder
Toyota Corolla Fielder 2008 with a 1.5 liter engine has a power of 110 hp. regardless of the drive type. The 1.8 liter engine produces 136 hp as standard. power, while all-wheel drive reduces the figure to 125 hp. Torque – 163/4400 Nm/rpm in the latest configuration, 140/4400 Nm/rpm for cars with a 1.5 liter engine. The undoubted advantage of the 2008 model is its low consumption - 7-8 liters per 100 km (combined cycle). Tank volume – 50 l.
The vehicle's configuration allows you to choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The car's transmission is represented by a 5-speed manual or continuously variable variator (while cars with all-wheel drive are equipped only with a variator). What is more reliable: CVT or automatic?
A special feature of the Fielder model is its soft and comfortable suspension, which, at the same time, allows for sharp maneuvers, making the car universal for driving around the city, on the highway and even off-road (Toyota Fielder ground clearance is 160 mm, one of the highest in its class) .
Toyota Fielder configurations
In total, there are three configuration options in Japan:
- X;
- G;
- S.
In combination with different transmission and powertrain options, there are many more of these configurations. Next, we will consider the main configurations in more detail.
Equipment X
This is the basic configuration of a Japanese car. Regardless of the engine and transmission option, it includes:
- Air conditioner;
- Forward Collision Mitigation System with automatic braking;
- Automatic high beam switching system;
- Assist system when driving uphill;
- TCS system;
- Road marking control system LKA;
- Electronic stabilization system BAS;
- Anti-lock braking system ABS.
Equipment G
This package includes all the options of the previous one and additionally:
- LED front and rear lights (xenon was installed on the previous configuration);
- Heated rear mirrors;
- Multifunction steering wheel with audio system controls;
- Start/Stop button;
- Keyless entry system;
- Climate control.
Equipment S
Well, Fielder’s top-end equipment. It differs from the previous configuration in only one detail, but what? In this configuration, the cars have a leather interior and sports front seats with bright lateral support.
They greet you by their clothes, or how Toyota Fielder attracts its owners
The design of the Toyota Fielder is dominated by clear but soft lines. Thanks to this, the car looks neat and compact, despite its impressive dimensions (4.4 m long, 1.7 m wide). The smooth transition in the front part from the hood to the roof, rounded side mirrors, and the absence of sharp lines on the doors and in the design of the optics are an external expression of the smoothness and comfort when moving in this car.
A simplified exterior is an undoubted advantage of the 2008 Fielder station wagon. Externally, the difference between a Japanese car and a Corolla in the same body on the European market is that the front and rear optics are not stylized like the optics of a Corolla sedan, as in the European version. In addition, the basic European version has roof rails.
Summary
Will Fielders be officially sold in our country? Stupid question. Auris are produced with left-hand drive, and they are sold by official Toyota dealers in Russia. But cars with right-hand drive are not officially supplied to us and never will be.
But in the east of our country, and not only in the Far East, these cars are sold quite briskly. Moreover, local companies, when selling, give them conditions that are not much different from buying in the showrooms of official dealers. True, you probably won’t find a new Toyota Corolla Fielder from them. But one thing is that they sell two-year-old cars at prices that start at 750-800,000 rubles, which corresponds to 11-12,000 dollars.
However, if you still want to purchase an exclusively new car, then in Japan prices for a new Fielder start at 1,656,720 yen, which corresponds to $15,000, but this is in the basic, front-wheel drive configuration, with a 1.5-liter engine. If you want to buy a Toyota Corolla Fielder in the most advanced, hybrid version of the car, then the cheapest, in the X configuration, will cost you 2,229,120 yen ($20,200). All other cars will cost more, up to the most expensive, hybrid Fielder, in the G“W×B” configuration, which costs 2,536,920 yen ($23,000).
By the way, Fielders in a new body should appear soon. In Japan, the first photos of the fourth generation Fielder have already been published online.
Toyota Corolla Fielder fourth generation
Specifications
In recent generations, the following power units have been installed:
- Petrol 1NZ-FE with a volume of 1.5 liters;
- Petrol 2ZR-FAE with a volume of 1.8 liters;
- Diesel with a volume of 2.2 liters.
The peculiarity of the engines is that they have an aluminum cylinder block with cast iron liners. Their fuel consumption is very modest , in the city it does not exceed 8 liters and on the highway 7 liters. for 100 kilometers.
In order to increase engine power, a sixteen-valve DOHC system and a modern EFI fuel supply system were installed in it.
As for the transmission, the Fielder is equipped with a manual and automatic transmission, and in the latest versions they began to install the Super CVT-i variator. Due to the fact that the ground clearance is 16 centimeters, and the power steering is turned off at high speed, the car is easy to drive.
Today, all models are equipped with a CVT variator, with the exception of the one and a half liter gasoline engine; in addition to the variator, a 5-speed manual transmission is installed on it.
The Corolla Fielder has an independent spring suspension at the front, and a torsion bar suspension at the rear. The braking system is equipped with an anti-lock braking system and is designed as follows: ventilated discs are installed on the front wheels, and drum brakes are installed on the rear wheels.
Prices for Toyota Corolla Fielder
The following are prices for a Toyota Corolla Fielder without mileage in Russia.
Toyota Corolla Fielder without mileage, 2015 in Nakhodka, 835,000 rubles (close)
- Year of manufacture: 2015 (3rd generation)
- Engine capacity: 1496 cc/cm
- Engine power: 103 l/s
- Transmission: Automatic (variator)
- Drive: 4 HP (full)
- Fuel: gasoline
- Body color: silver
- Mileage: 70 thousand/km
- Car: no mileage in the Russian Federation
- Ground clearance: 135 mm
- Price for Toyota Corolla Fielder 2015: RUB 835,000
Information from the website drom.ru / updated 09/24/2018
Toyota Corolla Fielder without mileage, 2015 in Vladivostok, 820,000 rubles (close)
- Year of manufacture: 2015.07 (3rd generation)
- Engine capacity: 1496 cc/cm
- Engine power: 103 l/s
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive: front
- Fuel: gasoline
- Body color: metallic black
- Equipment: X
- Mileage: 64 thousand/km
- Car: no mileage in the Russian Federation
- Ground clearance: 155 mm
- Auction score: 4
- Cleared by customs: 28.08
- Price for Toyota Corolla Fielder 2015: RUB 820,000 (bargaining)
Updated 09.24.2018
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