Toyota Corolla (E160)
| Toyota Corolla (E160) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | May 2012–present |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōhira, Miyagi (Miyagi Ohira plant) Susono, Shizuoka (Higashi Fuji plant, Corolla Fielder and export models) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout |
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota B platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,360 mm (171.7 in) (2012–2014) 4,400 mm (173.2 in) (2015–) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,460–1,465 mm (57.5–57.7 in) 1,485 mm (58.5 in) (4WD) 1,475–1,500 mm (58.1–59.1 in) (Fielder) |
| Curb weight | 1,050–1,200 kg (2,315–2,646 lb) 1,105–1,135 kg (2,436–2,502 lb) (Fielder) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Toyota Corolla (E140; narrow-body) Toyota Corolla (E150; narrow-body) (export) Toyota Belta (Japan) |
The Toyota Corolla (E160) is the eleventh generation of the Toyota Corolla that is sold in Japan, Hong Kong, Macau and Sri Lanka. For international markets, the larger and substantially different Toyota Corolla (E170) is offered instead.
As with the Japanese E140 models that preceded this series, sedan version of the E160 as titled Corolla Axio; wagons received the designation of Corolla Fielder.
The eleventh generation of the Corolla went on sale in Japan in May 2012. Both are made by a Toyota subsidiary, Central Motors, in Miyagi prefecture, Japan.
The Japanese market Corolla (Axio) is shorter in length and narrower in width, and engines are kept below 2.0-liters, so as to be in compliance with Japanese Government dimension regulations so that Japanese buyers have a reduced road tax.
Variants available for the Axio are namely LUXEL, G & X. Also available is the Corolla (Fielder), which bears a similar face as the Axio. Both the Axio and the Fielder are available in similar variants (1.5G, 1.5X & LUXEL) except for the Fielder, which also includes a 1.8S variant.
Toyota released hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon for the Japanese market in August 2013. Both cars are equipped with a 1.5-liter hybrid system similar to the one used in the Toyota Prius c, with a fuel efficiency of 3.03 L/100 km (93.2 mpg‑imp; 77.6 mpg‑US) under the JC08 test cycle.
In April 2015, Toyota released the facelift versions of the Corolla Axio and Corolla Fielder in Japan. The new version featured a raised front bumper and grille, LED headlamps, revised tail lamps and .
In Hong Kong, the Corolla was based on the Japanese market model, available initially with the 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine in Advantage and Luxury trim levels. The 1.5 L engine means it has a lower vehicle license levy.
In April 2015, Toyota in Hong Kong released the facelift model with the 1.5-liter 2NR-FKE engine in Luxury and Super Luxury trim levels.
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