Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
In the mid-80s, Toyota raised the bar and changed the game, noticing people’s desire: a car that would do more than just taking its occupants from A to B.
The new Corolla came to life under the newly promoted development leader Akihiko Saito’s supervision. His vision was pretty simple and complex at the same time, as he stated to his team: “I believe that the Corolla must erase the image of family cars of the past. Wouldn’t it be nice if the quietness and ride comfort of the Crown and the attractive appearance of the Mark II were achieved in a vehicle the size of the Corolla?”
With this idea in mind, the team focused on developing a powerful design regardless of the body style, while the new Corolla also had to be fun to drive.
Aesthetically, the new Corolla was wide and low, with more rounded edges compared to the previous generations. To give the impression of a luxurious vehicle, the A and C pillars were pulled closer together, and, for the five-door version, the carmaker installed an additional set of windows behind the rear doors.
Toyota considered people’s opinions regarding interior design. Thus, they visited their customers to better understand what they were looking for: a note of luxury and increased comfort. The Corolla featured velour and thick-knitted fabric materials. Optionally, customers could choose a maroon interior color scheme that was rather seen in the most luxurious vehicles of the time.
All controls allowed easy operation, while Toyota gave great attention to the switches' feel, besides the overall well laid out instruments.
All body styles available were offered with a front-wheel-drive system, which was rather unusual for Toyota, as their previous generations mostly featured a rear-wheel-drive system.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1295 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 6000 RPM 82 HP @ 6000 RPM 80 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 104 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2061.3 lbs (935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1295 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 76 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 103 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2021.6 lbs (917 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 103 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 142 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2182.6 lbs (990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 3600 RPM 90 HP @ 3600 RPM 89 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 135 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2173.8 lbs (986 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1839 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4700 RPM 64 HP @ 4700 RPM 63 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 118 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2286.2 lbs (1037 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 153.7 g/km |