In 2006, production of the tenth family of the popular Toyota Corolla model in the E140/150 body began. The previous generation was produced in the E120 body. The new modification has a larger body size, the interior, appearance and technical characteristics have changed significantly. In the domestic market of Japan, the car was sold under the name Corolla Axio, in southeast Asia - Altis.
But these modifications differed slightly in size and exterior. They decided not to release the Coroll in the hatchback body, but they introduced the new Auris model, which gained popularity not only in its homeland, but in Europe and the Russian Federation. The Corolla is the first car to receive 5 out of 5 stars in safety tests.
Toyota Corolla 150 technical characteristics: ground clearance, consumption, trunk volume
The development principle of the automotive industry is regular engineering improvement and full satisfaction of consumer requirements.
The Japanese concern Toyota has followed this rule for more than one generation of cars. Toyota Corolla in the 150 body is no exception. The technical characteristics of the Toyota Corolla 2008 allowed the car to become a sales leader in the world market. The Toyota Corolla E150 took a strong position. The popular sedan was released in 2006 to mark its fortieth anniversary. In terms of technical equipment, the Corolla in the 150th body was very different from its predecessors. The 2007 Toyota Corolla has been in great demand since its launch; car enthusiasts prefer this car, which has reliability, safety and a good set of technical characteristics.
Toyota designers and engineers care about car drivers. The car is equipped with everything necessary to ensure that trips at any time of the year remain comfortable and enjoyable.
To perform basic functions, the passenger car was equipped with 4-cylinder engines with low fuel consumption.
In Russia, Corolla E150 cars were officially sold only with gasoline engines and front-wheel drive. Cars with diesel engines were also supplied to Europe.
The 10th generation Toyota Corolla sedan could officially be purchased with three engines:
- 1.3 l, gasoline 1NR-FE 101 hp, manual transmission, cylinder diameter - 7.25 cm, piston stroke - 8 cm, compression ratio - 11.5 to 1, maximum torque - 132 Nm;
- 1.4 l, gasoline 4ZZ-FE 97 horsepower, manual transmission, cylinder diameter - 7.9 cm, piston stroke - 7.1 cm, compression ratio as in the 1.3-liter modification, maximum torque value - 130 Nm. ;
- 1.6 l, gasoline, 1ZR-FE 124 horses, manual transmission, automatic transmission or robot, cylinder diameter - 8 cm, piston stroke - 7.8 cm, compression ratio - 10.2 to one, maximum torque - 157 Nm.
After restyling in 2010, only two engines remained: 1.3 and 1.6 liters. Models with both types of engines show good efficiency: 6-7 liters of consumption per hundred kilometers.
