Segment: Compact
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Toyota introduced the ninth generation of the Corolla in Japan in 2000, but it took the carmakers two years to bring it in the U.S.
The Corolla was already the best-selling nameplate among passenger cars in the world. Its key-elements were simplicity and reliability. It was a very user-friendly vehicle. The 2002 Corolla tried to get rid of the older jokes regarding its performances, and the Toyota's designers managed to give the car a better look.
The 2002 Corolla was not that bland anymore. Its angled headlights with clear lenses and the sportier-looking front bumper made it compete better with other Japanese carmakers. The carmaker offered the Corolla with side-skirts and a small wing on the trunk lid on the upper trim levels. While it didn't look as sporty as it tried, it looked sportier than the rest of its siblings.
Inside, a three-spoke steering wheel and some wood-trims on the dash made the Corolla looks a little bit upmarket, even though it wasn't. The curved lines and the taller center console divided the front area into two. The carmaker installed white dials inside the instrument cluster for the sport trim-level and replaced the wood-trims with black plastic.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a new engine with a variable valve timing system that brought more power to the 1.8-liter four-pot. While the base version provided 135 hp from a non-VVTi unit, the top of the range featured a 164 hp mill to bring more joy for the driver.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L GLi 5MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 101 KW @ 60000 RPM 137 HP @ 60000 RPM 135 BHP @ 60000 RPM |
Torque: | 126 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 171 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2596 lbs (1178 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3630 lbs (1647 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVTi 4AT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 93.2 KW @ 60000 RPM 127 HP @ 60000 RPM 125 BHP @ 60000 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 165 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2485 lbs (1127 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVTi 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 93.2 KW @ 60000 RPM 127 HP @ 60000 RPM 125 BHP @ 60000 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 165 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2670 lbs (1211 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVTi 6MT FWD (164 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 122.3 KW @ 7600 RPM 166 HP @ 7600 RPM 164 BHP @ 7600 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 169 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.5 cuFT (382 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2670 lbs (1211 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |