Toyota Corolla Review

5Jul/070

The Toyota Corolla is the compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota. It has become very popular throughout the world since it was first introduced.

The first generation Corolla blossomed way back in Japan as a Toyota dream to produce a people's car. This rear wheel drive Toyota Corolla was an instant hit as an outstanding compact car that coupled striking appeal with the highest standards of performance.Through out the years the Toyota Corolla grew in terms of likeability and performance.

The year 1998 was a landmark year for the Toyota Corolla. It saw the arrival of the eighth generation Corolla that carried the awesome one point eight liters engine under its hood. The culmination of advanced styling, advanced comfort and advanced performance brought about the ninth generation Toyota Corolla.

The destiny of the Toyota corolla is to stand for everything that represents perfection in the compact sedan category. A destiny that is reflected in the 29 million Corollas manufactured in over 150 countries across 14 factories, making it the world's highest selling car.Toyota Corolla also offers an unparalleled motoring experience. It is Engineered to precision and styled with flamboyance, Toyota Corolla has stretched the limits of excellence.Powered by one point eight litre DOHC VVT-i engine, Toyota Corolla delivers a staggering power of 125 PS. The VVT-i technology allows the extra smooth acceleration, and ensures enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.

Toyota Corolla has a host of different advanced safety features. The GOA or the Global Outstanding Assessment body makes for a high integrity cabin with front and rear crumple zones to absorb impact energy in a collision. Disc brakes acting on all four wheels, ventilated in the front and solid in the rear, provide assured braking. In addition to these, other enhanced safety features include Anti-lock Braking System, collapsible steering column and side door impact beams.

The Overall Length x Width x Height is 4530 mm x 1705 mm x 1490 mm. with a Wheelbase of 2600 mm and Tread front/rear being1480/1460 mm. The ground clearance given is 170 mm with a minimum turning Radius of 5.1 m .The Fuel Tank Capacity is 50 ltrs and the boot Space is of 0.43 m3 (430 ltrs)The kerb Weight or the Gross Vehicle Weight is 1160/1600 kg.

The engine is of gasoline, 4 cylinder inline types and the valve train given is16 Valve, DOHC, VVT-i or Variable Valve Timing – intelligent. The maximum Displacement given is 1794 cm2 (cc).The Bore & Stroke measures 79.0 x 91.5 mm. The Fuel Supply System is efi. The maximum Output delivered is 92 kW at 6000 rpm and 125 PS at6000 rpm. The maximum Torque obtained is 158 Nm at 4200 rpm and 16.1kg-m at 4200 rpm