Specifics of Asian Corollas
Despite the fact that the model is called the same all over the world, in different countries the cars have always differed from each other. The Japanese liked to make for themselves richer equipment compared to those cars that were exported.
Even in the mid-10s, multimedia with navigation already appeared in the 9th generation Toyota Corolla. For cars of this class at that time it was a luxury. The interior was made in a combination of two colors. The apogee of the difference between Asian and other versions was the all-wheel drive options. There have never been such versions on the Russian market. They simply weren't imported. And if such a car was encountered, it was always right-hand drive and had the designation “Runx”. It is also very difficult to find a Toyota Corolla in a 120 station wagon in our country. The Japanese also made such options only for themselves.
Appearance
Toyota Corona Good barrel Logbook
Initially, the five-door station wagon bore the name Wagon, which over time was changed by marketers to Fielder in the hope of increasing sales growth. If you look at the photo, you can note a certain homeliness of the manufacturer’s first attempts to produce a Corolla in such a body. These were angular, somewhat awkward cars, the appearance of which, like the interior decoration, did not impress buyers. But restyling in 1998 and the release of the eighth generation changed it for the better.
Over time, with the introduction of improvements and taking into account modern trends in the appearance of the car, you can notice significant changes. Station wagon 2000 is already a modern city transport, which attracts admiring glances. It perfectly combines all the functions of a family car. This body became the most attractive in the Toyota Corolla line after the 2014 restyling.
Massive bumpers highlight the dimensions, making their combination harmonious and stylish. The elegant shape of the headlights, smooth lines and unobtrusive curves flowing throughout the body. There is nothing superfluous in the exterior, and everything is in its place.
Specifics of American Corollas
American Corollas are the opposite of Asian ones. Here, manufacturers focused on cheapness and removed everything from the car that could in one way or another indicate some kind of elitism.
The materials used were completely junk, and American journalists called the changes in the exterior starting from the 10th generation a “step back.” The car looked so simple that it was difficult to call it a legend.
How Toyota Corollas have changed from generation to generation
Each new generation of Toyota Corolla is a demonstration of the automaker’s achievements. With each step, the car changed not only externally, but also underwent various technical upgrades. She became better within the framework of her modernity, sometimes even ahead of her time.
It all started with a hatchback body that was suitable for absolutely everyone. The car looked great in an urban environment, but also fit well into provincial life. The first three generations of Corolla were improved only on the inside, while the exterior received only minor changes.
Starting from the fourth generation, the body has also changed. A sedan with four doors appeared. This generation was the last to be produced, which used the “K” series motor. Next came injection systems.
For the sake of modernity, from the 5th generation the shape of the car began to acquire angular features. And only in the seventh generation and beyond did they begin to gradually become rounded, reaching the present day in the form of slanting thin headlight slits with a futuristic body look.
1st generation
1966 is the year the Corolla model was founded. At first, manufacturers were not going to take this car outside of Japan, considering it a passing product. But, looking at the growing demand, the corporation first introduced a hatchback version in 1968, and then the second generation.
2nd generation
This is, in fact, a restyling of the first development, which received the symbol E20. Almost nothing has changed fundamentally in the car. Under the hood, 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines were installed. Which one specifically depended on the modification. The two hatchback variants were called "Corolla" and "Sprinter". The differences were in the interior decoration, as well as in the type of metal from which the body was made.
In mid-1972, the cars were improved, calling them "Corolla Levin" and "Sprinter Trueno". They had a more modern engine, in which there were already two valves for each cylinder.
3rd generation
The third generation was presented two years after the presentation of the updated Corolla Levin (E30) and Sprinter Trueno (E40). Starting from mid-1974, these cars became more massive, heavier, and a tendency towards rectangular shapes began to appear, which began to come into fashion in the mid-70s of the last century.
The model now has a liftback variant. Two years later, they were restyled, and the models began to be designated as E50 and E60, respectively. Innovative for that time was the technology of seat belt pretensioners, which were also then considered a novelty.
4th generation
The fourth generation Corolla E70 has been updated to a greater extent externally. This happened in 1979. The regular model began to look simpler. The angular shapes of the body became more and more clearly defined. The Sprinter's layout has become even more attractive, taking on literally sculptural contours.
From this step, the “A” series model appeared in the group’s engines. In addition, this modernization turned out to be the final one, for which K-series power units were used, codenamed “hicam” and T. Injection engines could be supplied for additional money.
5th generation
The fourth generation lasted a little longer than its predecessors, and was replaced by the fifth only in 1983. The code name was E80.
The update gave rise to a new layout in the form of a longitudinal arrangement of the power unit and front-wheel drive. Diversity has also been added in the design of the bodies:
- sedan;
- three-door hatchback;
- five-door hatchback;
- three-door coupe;
- five-door coupe.
There were also a choice of engines from 1.3 to 1.8-liter units. At the same time, the 1.8-liter engine was diesel. The same generation was marked by the appearance of a 16-valve power unit.
5.1.2
Paired with the internal combustion engine there were both “mechanics” and “automatic”. The manual transmission was designed for 4 or 5 gears, and the automatic gearbox was available in 3- and 4-speed versions.
The car began to be produced overseas. In California, the Corolla model was put on the assembly line. But since Toyota’s production in the USA was initially under the leadership of General Motors, the Corolla was produced under the Chevrolet brand.
The fifth generation of Coroll broke all records. Almost 3.5 million people became owners. The lion's share of sales came from front-wheel drive vehicles. Only a limited series was created on a rear-wheel drive basis.
6th generation
The sixth step of Toyota Corolla was marked by a departure from rectangular features. More and more details began to be rounded off to suit modern trends, and the E90 was already strikingly different from its first predecessors.
Of course, the direction of producing cars with front-wheel drive continued. However, versions also appeared with a load on all four wheels, the so-called All-Trac.
This generation had a fairly extensive range of engines: from the usual 1.3-liter to the 1.6-liter 4A-GZE, which had a power of 165 horsepower.
7th generation
The seventh version of the legendary sedan was released in 1991. The body has become even more rounded and has become more massive in appearance. However, the car has indeed become heavier and wider. In America, this car even moved to class C.
Quite rare, but it was still possible to find this version in a coupe body under the code name Corolla Levin AE101.
The E100 has a modern engine with injection technology, which marked a departure from carburetor systems.
8th generation
E110 was launched in 1995. The vehicle was no longer recognizable, since its appearance had changed radically and barely resembled the old versions.
Those Corollas that were not sold on the Japanese market received a 1ZZ-FE engine under the hood. By the way, this new product differed from others in that it had a cylinder block and cylinder head made of aluminum alloy. This significantly reduced the weight of the car.
In this version, Toyota engineers decided to get creative and presented their own unique design to each market. In the USA and Europe, cars differed in front and rear. And in Pakistan, the car did not leave the assembly line until 2003.
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9th generation
The 9th variation of the E120 appeared at the end of 2000. The body has already begun to resemble the current versions, becoming sharper. In addition, the car has significantly increased technology.
Two years later, the car was further modified, slightly changing the exterior. The sedan has become longer, however, everything inside remains the same.
A station wagon body appeared, which in Japan was called Fielder. In Southeast Asia, the Corolla was nicknamed Altis. However, in America they decided to hold back sales and began releasing the new product only 2 years after the official release of the generation.
Toyota Corolla has never been more popular than this version; it has broken all records. Starting in 2006, the code name changed from E120 to E140 and E150. Nevertheless, the “120” was still produced on Chinese soil, which was designated there as Corolla EX.
In 2005, a restyling was carried out, which affected everyone - sedan, hatchback and station wagon.
10th generation
E140 began to be produced at the end of 2006 in October. In Japan it was called Axio, and in Southeast Asia it was still called Altis. However, the cars differed in both appearance and size. The station wagon remained Fielder for everyone, but a new name was invented for the hatchback – Auris. Under this name the car went to Europe and was sold in Japan.
11th generation
A sedan with the body designation E160 appeared in the Land of the Rising Sun in 2012. The names of the body types remained the same. In this series, the Japanese moved away from large sizes. The dimensions have been reduced to make it convenient to park and move around in narrow streets.
The car was given two engines to choose from. These are the 1.3-liter 1NR-FE and the 1.5-liter 1NZ –FE. Both are four-cylinder and can be had with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. They are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable automatic transmission with a CVT system.
Station wagons were made more powerful. They have 1.5 1NZ-FE and 1.8-liter 2ZR-FAE power units. All come paired with a machine gun.
In 2013, the Japanese even released a hybrid version for their country, which, in addition to the 1.5-liter engine, had an electric installation, like the Toyota Prius C. Thus, the hybrid spends about 3.03 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers.
12th generation
The Corolla was last updated in 2021. It was shown at the New York Motor Show. The dimensions remain the same, but the exterior has changed. The rear suspension has become multi-link.
The sedan under the hood received a 1.6-liter 1ZR-FE power unit with a capacity of 122 horsepower. Paired with it, you can choose one of two transmissions. This could be a CVT, which is called Multidrive S and is notable for the fact that it has a torque converter system. Or a 6-speed manual gearbox, which was carried over from the previous generation.
Body
Initially, the five-door station wagon did not have the most pleasant appearance, its body was small and flat, with an angular design, and had the name Wagon, which eventually changed to Fielder. In 1998, the restyled version changed the attitude of car enthusiasts for the better.
Station wagons produced before 1998 were equipped with the most reliable engines and mechanisms, and also had a high level of safety.
Thanks to constant improvements in appearance and improvements in technical characteristics, the car was transformed in 2000 and became more modern with good technical equipment. The model becomes more attractive after restyling in 2014. A pronounced bumper appears, the shape of the headlights changes and harmoniously combines with the new appearance.
The exterior is also undergoing changes, as a result of which everything unnecessary is removed from the interior.
Which generation of Corolla is considered the most reliable?
The ninth generation is considered the most popular generation, which made the Corolla famous. It was the one that sold the most, according to car owners, due to the high degree of reliability of the car and its maintainability. The series was released from 2001 to 2007.
This car can easily be found on Russian roads to this day. Most have never had their engine overhauled. If the oil and wear parts are changed in a timely manner, the car will go as far as it has already.
The most reliable Toyota Corolla engines
Over the solid history of the brand and this model, a large number of engines have changed. All of them were reliable and were only improved over time through the introduction of new advanced technologies.
Nevertheless, experienced car owners and experts believe that cast iron units were still more durable than modern aluminum ones. The latter often could not go even 200 thousand kilometers, despite the fact that they produced more power and performance. In addition, aluminum alloy engines are noisy and vibrate excessively.
In current conditions, one of the most reliable installations in the Corolla is called 3ZZ-FE. Despite the fact that this is no longer a “millionaire”, it breaks down the least often. Its creation is the brainchild of thought in pursuit of environmental friendliness of modern vehicles.
Toyota Corolla '1999 (station wagon, automatic)
Good day! For a long time I didn’t get around to writing a review about what, in my opinion, is a very successful example of the Japanese automobile industry - Toyota Corolla Station Wagon.
I immediately apologize for the lack of photos, perhaps there will be some later.
So, how it all began... in 2003 I got my license, but I didn’t have my own car. Around 2004 I started driving my grandfather’s Six from 1983, the car was fine... only the body was all scratched.... Later, the grandfather updated the shokha. But 92 onwards. the car turned out to be complete rubbish... but that’s not the point. After driving these Tazs and getting a kick out of it and also earning some driving experience, I began to think about buying a car for myself.
It so happened that in 2006 I was still studying at the institute, and therefore I decided to rent a car for a taxi. So, according to the budget, there were 100 thousand rubles available and the opportunity to borrow interest-free (uncle, thank you very much) for another 50 kilo rubles.
In general, I read the newspaper (Droma didn’t exist then) and move it to the beam to see what’s in this budget. On the advice of a familiar auto mechanic and manager of a car sales company, I try to take something fresher and simpler (for a dachshund, after all). I looked at it - Kaldasuperovaya 93 onwards. Nice car, they gave me a two-room apartment for 140. I also looked at the Karolka sedan 97 and sprinter 97 but abandoned them because they were 1.3. And someone explained to me about these 1.3 engines that they have a shorter service life and almost the same consumption, and they pull worse (they also told me something terrible about the belt and valves).
In general, I found this Korolka in a newspaper for 160 rubles with bargaining. I'm calling and we'll meet and look at the 1.5 liter 1999 engine. c.all wood, but good tinting and casting, although Chinese, but beautiful.
We looked at the car and the verdict:
The muzzle is broken, but made well (most likely in Japan). Dead front struts (we decided that there was no point in changing them in winter). The engine mounts are worn out. (this is where we made a mistake, they were normal, I sold it with those and everything was fine)
In short, we agreed for 147 (you have to leave it for washing - it’s your first car after all)
Let's rewrite. All! Bought!
In the first two evenings I covered about three hundred kilometers around the city! I couldn’t ride everything!
Then he got a job in a taxi with it and after studying at the institute he bombed around Chita with it.
The machine is frankly working, there are pros and cons.
Pros:
Spacious interior. He took them all the way to the sofas. You can spend the night without any problems. Nice stove. True, due to the lack of fabric on the doors, the interior cools down very quickly. Normal consumption - winter city 10-11. Route 6.5. Summer city 8 route 6. Absolutely repairable - suitable, almost everything can be done by yourself. High clearance. Inexpensive spare parts. For taxis, the rubber upholstery is very comfortable, wipe it down and that’s it. The spring is of course a bit harsh, but for work and transportation of goods, the heavier it is, the better it goes.
Minuses:
The only significant disadvantage of this car is the lack of a 4-speed gearbox. That's why after 90 she eats gasoline. starts and howls like a helicopter. The 5E engine eats oil at speeds above 90. See the reason above. The spark plugs and wires are a bit expensive compared to a 5A motor.
Perhaps this car has no more disadvantages.
The car was used almost every day for three years, and every winter in taxi mode. The total mileage was 112,000 upon purchase and became 186,500 upon sale.
Now about the repairs during this time:
Oil change every ten. At first I poured Shell 10V 40 at the station. Semi-synthetic. The oil seal was leaking, so we decided not to use synthetics. Later I changed the oil myself.
The engine eats up oil, so it takes another 10,000 to 1.5 liters to top it up.
Paradox, the last time I filled it with the cheapest mineral Rosneft (When I asked the saleswoman to show me this oil, she asked what kind of car, and when she received the answer she said that they don’t even put this in Lada cars) either she doesn’t understand machine oil, or maybe that’s the only thing The oil level dropped to almost 10,000 only to the floor. cm.
I changed the oil in the automatic transmission, because after the second winter it began to become dull. I found a 2.4 liter Dickstron in the garage and bought 4 more and they blew the whole thing off for me at the station. Paid 2 kilo rubles. And I forgot about the box. Everything is OK. Racks. After the first winter I decided to change it. A guy I know from China brought 1 thousand apiece. They changed it along with him. Moreover, they installed them without any covers or anthers and everything was fine. Not a single one leaked. By the way, changing is very simple, everything is convenient and accessible. Rear shock absorbers. Brought from China for 500 rubles per piece. I changed it myself in the garage. There is no hole, I drove the car onto the threshold and even changed everything without a jack. Brake pads. Changed it 2 times. The first time they brought 300 rubles from China. Set. The second time in Chita I took it for 800, although I took very good ones, I’m afraid even Japanese ones. I broke the wire that goes to the spark plug. First one for me, then the whole set. 1000 rub. From China. I changed the grenade 2 times. The first time I missed the moment when the boot burst, the second time I hit the fittings on the river. Cost from 1000 (China) to 2000 plus labor 500 rubles. I changed the wheels. I bought 2 wheels only three times. By the way, I brought Japanese from China, which turned out to be somewhat left-wing. A month later I became like an egg. Threw it away. I took the Russian one. Goodyear it seems. Moreover, in winter I put the winter one forward and the summer one back. The car drove great. But I must say that we don’t have much snow in Transbaikalia.
There were no more expenses.
Yes, I changed the bulbs in the stoppers. By the way, you can’t remember here without laughing
The ABS icon on the dashboard lit up in red. I went to the station. I'm coming for one. We looked - in short, my friend, your ABS is broken. It costs three hundred bucks to fix.
On the other - Friend, you need to completely repair the brake system, tomorrow the master will come.
On the third - What? In short, buy light bulbs in stoppers and change them.
I changed the light bulbs and everything was ok!!! It turns out that if there is no (faulty) stopper, the ABS is automatically turned off.
Probably all about repairs.
Overall the car is very good, strong and reliable. Over the three years of operation, we have visited everywhere and seen everything. The operation was under harsh conditions, in a cold garage without heating, in taxi mode, with constant trips into dug-up yards, where you would end up in a hole. And we fell from the curb, rolled into snowdrifts, and fell into a manhole.
During this time, nothing broke, cracked, or crumbled in the car.
With regret, I sold it urgently, and at a loss, since I needed money to buy an apartment. I bought the car outbid and later, in one of the districts of the region, drunk people crashed it... I only found out later, from interrogations of police representatives and newspaper reports.
Unfortunately, there are no such cars now; there are Proboxes, but they are not spring-type and are still of a higher class, and therefore more expensive. Sometimes I meet these in the city. They drive and make their owners happy. I would like to thank the Japanese for their excellent cars and wish everyone good luck on the roads and success in all their endeavors...
