Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Already famous for their great reliability and excellent value for money, the Corolla range was updated in 1997.
Guiding their evolution process on the “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” idea, Toyota managed to keep Corolla’s position on the market, thus it was awarded the world’s best selling car title in 1997.
The 5-door liftback was upgraded along with the 3-door hatchback, the estate and the saloon body styles.
A world car, the Toyota Corolla was sold in three different markets: Japan, North America and Europe.
While the previous models were greatly appreciated, Toyota noticed the customer’s need of a more fun-to-drive vehicle, thus excitement needed to be a word to define the new generation.
The new models came with a changed suspension, new fabrics inside, more lively design elements and a heavily redesigned exterior look, with revised headlights, a new grille and new taillights. The redesigned exterior also helped reducing the NVH levels with its flush-mounted side windows and other techniques borrowed from Lexus.
Other changes included new technical specifications and well as more equipment.
Both gasoline and diesel units were available, however, the Japanese market had a broader range of engines to choose from. Most Corollas were powered by a 1.8-liter all-aluminium DOHC 4-cylinder engine that developed 120 hp and 122 pound-feet of torque. Besides more power offered, the engine helped achieving a lower fuel consumption than its predecessor.
Concerned about safety, Toyota offered the Corolla with four-wheel antilock brakes and side-impact airbags.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1332 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 5400 RPM 86 HP @ 5400 RPM 84 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 120 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2281.8 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 6000 RPM 110 HP @ 6000 RPM 109 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 145 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 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: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358.9 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560.5 lbs (1615 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT FWD (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 4600 RPM 72 HP @ 4600 RPM 71 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 131 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 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: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502.3 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169.6 g/km |