Toyota Corolla (E100)

Seventh generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	Jun 1991 – Aug 1998 July 1994 – July 1999 (Australia) 1991-2002 (wagon)
Assembly	Cambridge, Canada (TMMC) Fremont, United States (NUMMI) Toyota City, Japan Santa Rosa, Philippines Jakarta, Indonesia Adapazari, Turkey Altona, Australia Thames, New Zealand Samrong Tai, Thailand (Samrong plant) Karachi, Pakistan
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 3/5-door hatchback 2-door coupé 3/5-door liftback 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout
Related	Sprinter Geo Prizm Holden Nova
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.3 L 2E I4 1.5 L 5A-FE I4 1.6 L 4A-FE I4 1.8 L 7A-FE I4 Diesel: 2.0 L 2C I4 2.2 L 3C-E I4
Transmission	4/5/6-speed manual 3/4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	97.0 in (2,464 mm)
Length	172.0 in (4,369 mm)
Width	66.3 in (1,684 mm)
Height	Sedan: 53.5 in (1,359 mm) Wagon: 55.3 in (1,405 mm)
Curb weight	1052 kg (2315 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Corolla E90
Successor	Corolla E110

The Corolla E100 was the seventh generation of cars sold by Toyota under the Corolla nameplate. This generation of Corolla was larger, heavier, and visually more aerodynamic than the model it replaced. With its 2465 mm (97 in) wheelbase, the Corolla had moved into the compact size class once occupied by the Corona and Camry. The Corolla again had an equivalent model Sprinter, with the Sprinter Trueno being equivalent to the Corolla Levin.

Not only the wheelbase increased, but the new Corolla also received a wider track than did the 90-series. The chunky, solid design reflected the desire of development chief Dr. Akihiko Saito to make a 'mini-Lexus', to build on the recent successes of Toyota's new flagship range. The sedan and hatchback have drag coefficients of Cd=0.33, the liftback is Cd=0.30, and the wagon/van are Cd=0.36. The 100-series models used fewer body panels than their predecessors, for increased strength, lower cost, and fewer panel gaps (providing a cleaner appearance and lower wind resistance). The headlights were now from polycarbonate rather than glass.

The standard Corolla model range included the three-door hatchback Corolla FX, four-door sedan and five-door station wagon (and light van) models. Also returning in this generation was the two-door coupé Corolla Levin. A 4WD variant of the sedan and station wagon was also available with a 1.6 liter petrol or 2.0 liter diesel engine.

The four -door "pillared hardtop" Corolla Ceres and Sprinter Marino were introduced in 1992. They bore no real exterior resemblance but feature the chassis and most of the engine range of the standard Corollas, and used the Levin/Trueno dashboard. Minor face lift changes were introduced in May 1993. These included a new grille, a reconfiguration of the rear lamps and various other bits of trim and garnish.

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