2007 Toyota Corolla (JDM)

[Mid_STE]

Here ya go<p> <A HREF="http://toyota.jp/corollaaxio/index.html" TARGET="_blank">http://toyota.jp/corollaaxio/index.html</A> <p><A HREF="http://toyota.jp/corollafielder/index.html" TARGET="_blank">http://toyota.jp/corollafielder/index.html</A>

[anonms]

Please, oh PLEASE let that be JDM-only...<p>Interior-wise, this apparently has elements from the Auris concept-- the interior door handles, the automatic climate control, the navigation system... Interesting mesh. It's got those small bins on both sides of the center stack, like the Camry and Yaris.<BR><BR>
<i>Modified by anonms at 10:27 PM 10/9/2006</i>

[JBlair]

Yikes. I hope to God thats not the version thats coming to America, because it stands no chance against the Civic. (hell, it wouldn't stand a chance against the revised Focus or Mazda 3, on looks alone)

[DoMiNo]

I somehow managed my way to some weird-ass video on the Corolla minisite... this website is so bizarre. <p>And it looks like Toyota has played it way, way too safe with this one...

[mononeo]

WHOA<p>That is SHOCKINGLY CONSERVATIVE. Not a good thing. This is about as appealing as a Chevy Corsica (from the 1990s). This is definitely not the one we're getting. Our's will be engineered nearly the same, but with revised front and back at the very least.

[Vltava]

Kind of a mini-Camry with all of the style sanded off. Probably will outlive the cockroach but isn't any prettier. An opportunity missed.

[scorpio14]

The sedan looks horrible in every angle from the exterior, though the interior is nice.<p>The wagon aint bad at all, expect the front bumper. If only they could make this on the same platform as the Auris and give it the frontal styling of the Corolla sedan thatll be sold in Europe/Australia (the JDM version better not be it).<p>They use a CVT like all the other new Toyotas sold in Japan, i wonder what the Euro and Australia version will get, hoping its not a 4speed auto and 5speed auto (like RAV4) and rather a 5speed auto (gated and triptonic) and 6speed manual (the diesel version would have 6speed manual)

[ToyotaFreak]

It does look kinda plain, like the previous Japanese Corolla range (Well, exept for the new Corolla Fielder S Aero Tourer model.) but I like the upscale interior of the Corolla Axio 1.8 Luxel "Alpha Edition".<p>But they should bring back the Corolla Fielder (& hopefully Auris) Z Aero Tourer!<p>Will be interesting to see how will the ASEAN spec model will look like.<BR><BR>
<i>Modified by ToyotaFreak at 2:17 PM 10/13/2006</i>

[Gian86]

Bad exterior design but very nice interior design on 07 Corolla.<br>However, this car has Auto Parking System like Prius does there. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0"> <BR><BR>
<i>Modified by Gian86 at 9:06 PM 10/10/2006</i>

[silviaS15]

very often Japanese cars need aero kits/ground effects to look good, and that's why they are available on most JDM cars. This corolla is no exception.<p><A HREF="http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/photo_impression/2006/toyota_corolla" TARGET="_blank">http://www.carview.co.jp/magaz...rolla</A>/<p>

[silviaS15]

40 pics<p><A HREF="http://www.auto-g.jp/shinsya/toyota/carolla01/album/index.html" TARGET="_blank">http://www.auto-g.jp/shinsya/t....html</A>

[Nurburgring]

OK...this has to be the most boring car on the planet. I keep wondering since Toyota claimed they went back to the drawing board and edited the design that caused the 1 year delay and this is the result, what the heck was their original design? It cant possibly be more boring than this.<p>Edit- I hope this is the USDM one so the Elantra and the Civic can kick its ass.

[Superfresa]

Meh its not that bad. Its like an ordinary Corolla. Looks better than our current one here.

[the1]

It's not ugly, but it's boring. Looks better than the current one, especially the estate.

[thainogkok]

it's just a Japanese's taste.

[silviaS15]

<A HREF="http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/1010.html" TARGET="_blank">http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/1010.html</A><p><br>Advanced Equipment that Surpasses the Compact Class<p>-- A rearview monitor displays an image of the area to the rear of the vehicle while backing up to reduce the burden on the driver when parking (standard on all Corolla Axio models). <p>-- The Corolla Fielder features the world's first* one-touch double-folding rear seats with backrests that can be folded flat with a single flip of a lever located in the rear cargo space. <p>-- The optional advanced Intelligent Parking Assist system supports steering operations when parallel parking and backing into a parking space. Ultrasonic sensors installed on the front of the vehicle detect other parked vehicles and based on the results estimate the physical dimensions of a vacant parking space and set the target parking position. <p>-- The Corolla Axio features a new Pre-crash Safety System that uses millimeter-wave radar. When the millimeter-wave radar detects a high risk of collision, the Pre-crash Seatbelts provide better initial restraint capabilities for passengers while the Pre-Crash Brake Assist system decelerates the vehicle to reduce the collision speed and contribute to less collision-caused damage. <p>-- The new Radar Cruise Control system detects and monitors the preceding vehicle and the lane, maintaining a fixed distance according to the preceding vehicle's speed within a preset range of speed

[CarMattZu777]

I think it looks alot like the old one, just more refined. I would have to say I would take any other compact instead of this. How the mighty fall.

[VVTL-I]

Sad to say, this has to be about the worst Corrolla regarding exterior styling in years....... <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/pukeface.gif" BORDER="0">

[against the wall]

ok honda, you can breathe now.

[Mil]

Its a disgrace, its worse then it ever was.<br> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/all_coholic.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/pukeface.gif" BORDER="0">

[YPN]

Considering the current Corolla which looks even more bland than this one is still kicking Civic and Elantra ass...I dont think there will be much of a difference.<p>Though I agree, the exterior is not very exciting. The interior is definitely the best in class. Even better than the Jetta. I hope we can get the Nav.

[Mil]

But isnt the exterior what people see first?

[cheongyei]

The wagon is fairly nice, but some of the light shapes are a little off--like the tail lights that angle forward at the topl The interior looks great. I'll keep my Kia Spectra5, however, the most attractive small wagon made.<br>The sedan styling is very unimpressive.

[spwolf]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>silviaS15</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><A HREF="http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/1010.html" TARGET="_blank">http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/1010.html</A><p><br>Advanced Equipment that Surpasses the Compact Class<p>-- A rearview monitor displays an image of the area to the rear of the vehicle while backing up to reduce the burden on the driver when parking (standard on all Corolla Axio models). <p>-- The Corolla Fielder features the world's first* one-touch double-folding rear seats with backrests that can be folded flat with a single flip of a lever located in the rear cargo space. <p>-- The optional advanced Intelligent Parking Assist system supports steering operations when parallel parking and backing into a parking space. Ultrasonic sensors installed on the front of the vehicle detect other parked vehicles and based on the results estimate the physical dimensions of a vacant parking space and set the target parking position. <p>-- The Corolla Axio features a new Pre-crash Safety System that uses millimeter-wave radar. When the millimeter-wave radar detects a high risk of collision, the Pre-crash Seatbelts provide better initial restraint capabilities for passengers while the Pre-Crash Brake Assist system decelerates the vehicle to reduce the collision speed and contribute to less collision-caused damage. <p>-- The new Radar Cruise Control system detects and monitors the preceding vehicle and the lane, maintaining a fixed distance according to the preceding vehicle's speed within a preset range of speed</TD></TR></TABLE><p>damn, most people missed this.<p>It will have STANDARD Navigation screen with back camera. It has features that most MB's and BMW's dont have.<p>Car looks pretty classic, but thats what Corolla is. They will sell loads.

[spwolf]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Mil</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But isnt the exterior what people see first?</TD></TR></TABLE><p>most definetly... and Corolla Sedan is not targetting young buyers in Japan... this model will not be sold in US, nor in Western Europe...

[spwolf]

<IMG SRC="http://toyota.jp/customize/corollaaxio/modellista/image/main.jpg" BORDER="0"> <p>And I somehow have little doubt that Japanese wont make it look good with few addons :-).

[spwolf]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>scorpio14</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The sedan looks horrible in every angle from the exterior, though the interior is nice.<p>The wagon aint bad at all, expect the front bumper. If only they could make this on the same platform as the Auris and give it the frontal styling of the Corolla sedan thatll be sold in Europe/Australia (the JDM version better not be it).<p>They use a CVT like all the other new Toyotas sold in Japan, i wonder what the Euro and Australia version will get, hoping its not a 4speed auto and 5speed auto (like RAV4) and rather a 5speed auto (gated and triptonic) and 6speed manual (the diesel version would have 6speed manual)</TD></TR></TABLE><p>6 speed manual for diesel, 5 speed manuals for gasoline engines... I am not sure about automatics, but we rarely ever sell those in Europe.<p>Sedan is bland for sure, although I dont think it looks offensive at all and it looks loads better than current version in Europe... Wagon looks pretty nice though, even if it is not radical.<p>Equipment is crazy, and it has more features than most expensive Camry in the US.<p>In fact, i think we could sell plenty of exactly the same Corollas in Europe, even sedan - I doubt our sedan will look much nicer outside - compared to current one this is thing of beauty....

[spwolf]

<IMG SRC="http://toyota.jp/customize/corollafielder/image/main.jpg" BORDER="0">

[Ultomato]

front is nice kinda like a scion tc but the rear on the sedan is too cute looking

[Nurburgring]

It looks aged already for me. That's a record, 1 minute, 17 seconds. And about the minute and seventeen seconds, I can explain about that...or can I?

[anonms]

We don't even know if this the version that the US will be recieving. With just the size in consideration, it's highly unlikely. So don't worry, unless you live in Japan.

[vasia]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>AUDIR8</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK...this has to be the most boring car on the planet. I keep wondering since Toyota claimed they went back to the drawing board and edited the design that caused the 1 year delay and this is the result, what the heck was their original design? It cant possibly be more boring than this.<p>Edit- I hope this is the USDM one so the Elantra and the Civic can kick its ass.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>When did Toyota claim that? Fact is, Toyota never claimed anything ... it was all rumours and speculation. This is the JDM Corolla, and besides, it is being released ON-TIME. The Euro Corolla will also be released according to schedule. Only the USDM Corolla was delayed, for a number of reasons. One was that the Tundra launch will take up a lot of time, and resources from Toyota in first half of 2007, and secondly that Toyota wants to make sure quality is solid on the USDM model. <p>And no, this is definitely not the USDM model. The Elantra, is this the same Elantra that looks like an imitation of the current USDM Corolla <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emwink.gif" BORDER="0"> ?

[vasia]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>spwolf</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>most definitely... and Corolla Sedan is not targetting young buyers in Japan... this model will not be sold in US, nor in Western Europe...</TD></TR></TABLE><p>Exactly ... its funny, seems almost as if people are living under a rock. JDM Corolla for LONG time has always been super-conservative, but always had the best options. JDM Corolla is not aimed at young people, but at older buyers who want nice cheap reliable, and now, luxurious transportation.<p>Regardless of the styling, the features and options of this is just shocking: it easily beats Civic and Axela (Mazda 3) in terms of features and options. Standard rear view camera is unheard of in compact class. Not to mention, available radar cruise control, pre-crash safety system, and park assist. Oh, and push button start as well. <p>Of course, some of these options we will not get in North America, but still they are crazy. <p>Corolla is a big name, and trusted name for millions of people who have used Corollas over the decades. Corolla core meaning stands for simple, reliable transportation with good fuel economy. Toyota continually surprises with each new Corolla. This new Corolla for example with ZR engine has class leading fuel economy. The new ZR engine will be used for the USDM Corolla. It will get better fuel economy than new Civic, and easily beat Mazda 3 fuel economy.<p>EDIT: for anyone still somehow unsure, this is NOT USDM or Euro Corolla. USDM Corolla will definitely look better and sportier.

[Oz Astra]

Why didn't toyota just take a fridge and put wheels on it?<p>it looks terrible and is way too conservative.<p>Looks like a tissue box on wheels

[Hornbag]

C'mon guys, it's not that bad. Sure, it's bland and boring, but that same formula has served the Corolla very very well in the past. I can see why Toyota JDM didn't fiddle with that. As much as I'd like for Toyota to do something visual with this car, there really is no need for them to. <p>Taking logic away, the car does look very boring though. The interior is <i>nice</i>, the exterior is <i>nice</i>, the colors are <i>nice</i>, it's a <i>nice</i> car. Nice has never been good enough for me though. The side view of all versions is boring, and very genetic. The tail lights and headlights fail and look really stupid. The wagon does look ok though, but I'd go as far to say that I prefer the current car. I really do like the inside. Infact it's great, looks very Europian almost and you can smell the quality from here. The basic dahs design does remind me of VW Gold/Honda Accord Euro, but it's very cool. I think the front is kinda Mercury Milan too?

[silviaS15]

In Japan Toyota offers altogether 4 different "dress up" packages for the sedan and 6 packages for the wagon:<p><A HREF="http://www.modellista.co.jp/customizecar/index.html" TARGET="_blank">http://www.modellista.co.jp/cu....html</A><p><br><IMG SRC="http://toyota.jp/customize/corollaaxio/kenstyle/image/main.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://toyota.jp/customize/corollaaxio/modellista/image/main.jpg" BORDER="0">

[ToyotaFreak]

And here's the Corolla Axio & Fielder from a virtual perspective (Including some of the accessories). Used the Toyota Car Viewer for this.<br><A HREF="http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3daxioluxelalphaka4.jpg" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/807/3daxioluxelalphaka4.th.jpg" BORDER="0"></A><A HREF="http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3daxio18g4wdww7.jpg" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8516/3daxio18g4wdww7.th.jpg" BORDER="0"></A><A HREF="http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3dfieldersaerotourerip8.jpg" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2156/3dfieldersaerotourerip8.th.jpg" BORDER="0"></A>

[carrera4]

on a Japanese web Magazine<br><A HREF="http://www.autobytel-japan.com/special/corolla/index.cfm" TARGET="_blank">http://www.autobytel-japan.com...x.cfm</A><p><A HREF="http://www.autobytel-japan.com/special/corolla/photo.cfm" TARGET="_blank">http://www.autobytel-japan.com...o.cfm</A><p>it doesn't seems very "new" outside, it could even be considered a facelift, but it isn't...<br>that would be good if the current one was a very nice car to see...<br>

[silviaS15]

pics of all Corolla generations:<p><A HREF="http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/toyota_corolla" TARGET="_blank">http://www.carview.co.jp/magaz...rolla</A>/

[silviaS15]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>spwolf</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>damn, most people missed this.<p>It will have STANDARD Navigation screen with back camera. It has features that most MB's and BMW's dont have.<p>Car looks pretty classic, but thats what Corolla is. They will sell loads.</TD></TR></TABLE><p><br>while those rear cameras are now standard, I think Toyota still offers the front side view cameras first offered a few years ago on JDM Toyotas to help driving through narrow intersections:<p>on the last generation Corolla:<p><IMG SRC="http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/toyota_corolla/take_car/corolla_09/images/06_l.jpg" BORDER="0">

[CosworthKid]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>silviaS15</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">pics of all Corolla generations:<p><A HREF="http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/toyota_corolla" TARGET="_blank">http://www.carview.co.jp/magaz...rolla</A>/</TD></TR></TABLE><p>Haha, thats great! Pretty much sums up what most people here have been saying about Corolla : always boring!

[SV]

it's not horrible, but it is dissapointingly bland. however, i think the corolla that went back to the drawing board was just the USDM version - compared to this, the american model will almost definitely have completely different front and rear ends, which may still be more distinctive than what we've seen so far...hopefully.<p>the interior looks great, though - one of the better ones in its class for sure.

[CosworthKid]

Personaly i hope u are right but do not understand why u are so confident. I mean the USDM Corolla was never exciting either if im not mistaken. The best versions where always the Euro ones and even those where not original or thrilling to look at. And we know that the Auris looks just like the current Corolla with some "alterations" and more rounded surfacing, and that IS the car that was supposed to be radical enough to justify the name change <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/nixweiss.gif" BORDER="0">

[YPN]

I agree the exterior is pretty bland, but the interior is sweet. <br>The Euro civic is pretty sweet, but the US one is pretty bland imo. I wish they had injected some more into the exterior. Some character lines might have helped and also larger wheels.

[ToyotaFreak]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>silviaS15</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">while those rear cameras are now standard, I think Toyota still offers the front side view cameras first offered a few years ago on JDM Toyotas to help driving through narrow intersections:<p>on the last generation Corolla:<p><IMG SRC="http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/toyota_corolla/take_car/corolla_09/images/06_l.jpg" BORDER="0"></TD></TR></TABLE><p>Hey, I was also looking for that too! <p>Looks like the front blindspot camera is no longer available, even as an option for now <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/crying.gif" BORDER="0"> .<p>Now that the Navi system is standard across the range (I think you can also order a radio-less car, as usual in Japan.), they should've at least made it standard on the Luxel Alpha & on the S Aero Tourer.<p>(Hope they solve it when the first mid-life equipment update or facelift takes place.)

[Gian86]

Now i understand. It looks like most generations of exterior designs on Japanese Corollas have similar style stages. For example, 1983 and 1987 models haven't change much on the outside so this 07 and 2000 models are similar. That means the next japanese corolla will change shape for sure.<br>I really thought before this model came it change big time but it looks like Toyota make 07 Corolla a huge facelift on exterior like most Corolla do. <br>I really think the Euro corolla/Auris will be all new.

[thedesigner]

Someone earlier said "shockingly conservative" and I couldn't agree more. This is really troubling... in fact I almost find it offensive. The last American Camry was more exciting than this. Hell, the current NA Corolla is more exciting than this. I certainly hope Toyota goes radical like it did with the Matrix... boldness will be rewarded because everyone already knows this car will in fact out-live most of its owners. I was having trouble getting to sleep tonight but thank goodness I came across this yawnfest. I'm about ready...to... ahh... yawn...zzzzzz <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/sleep.gif" BORDER="0">

[MtViewGuy188]

<IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/sleep.gif" BORDER="0"> <p>Toyota has <b>GOT</b> to be kidding about the new Corolla. Gawd help us all if this is what we'll see in the North American-market model. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emthdown.gif" BORDER="0"> <p>Is it small wonder why Toyota decided to delay the NA-market next-generation Corolla so they could incorporate a more radical body design?

[silviaS15]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>CosworthKid</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>Haha, thats great! Pretty much sums up what most people here have been saying about Corolla : always boring!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>actually there are coupes and hardtop (frameless windows) versions of the Corolla in the past, but most are for JDM only. They were dropped after Japanese turned to SUVs and wagons:<p><IMG SRC="http://ihs.meric.hk/rforum.php/50507.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/toyota_corolla/take_car/corolla_07/images/08_l.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/toyota_corolla/take_car/corolla_07/images/11_l.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/toyota_corolla/take_car/corolla_07/images/12_l.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://response.jp/issue/2006/1011/article86877_1.images/125124.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://response.jp/issue/2006/1012/article86878_1.images/125132.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://response.jp/issue/2006/1010/article86814_1.images/124983.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><br>

[spwolf]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>thedesigner</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Someone earlier said "shockingly conservative" and I couldn't agree more. This is really troubling... in fact I almost find it offensive. The last American Camry was more exciting than this. Hell, the current NA Corolla is more exciting than this. I certainly hope Toyota goes radical like it did with the Matrix... boldness will be rewarded because everyone already knows this car will in fact out-live most of its owners. I was having trouble getting to sleep tonight but thank goodness I came across this yawnfest. I'm about ready...to... ahh... yawn...zzzzzz <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/sleep.gif" BORDER="0"> </TD></TR></TABLE><p>lol... I doubt Toyota will go radical with Corolla for NA market either... why would they when current conservative styling sells so well?<p>With Civic's sales actually down in September while old Corolla sales are up every month, I am pretty sure new Corolla's exterior wont be radical at all.<p>But at the same time, what other car is radical in its class and it sells well? I cant remember one? Golf is BORING, Focus is facelift of interesting old Focus, Megane is UGLY, what else? Jetta cant be radical when it looks a lot like Toyota... Mazda 3 Sedan is pretty boring too.<p>Where is that radical design?

[spwolf]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>vasia</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>Exactly ... its funny, seems almost as if people are living under a rock. JDM Corolla for LONG time has always been super-conservative, but always had the best options. JDM Corolla is not aimed at young people, but at older buyers who want nice cheap reliable, and now, luxurious transportation.<p>Regardless of the styling, the features and options of this is just shocking: it easily beats Civic and Axela (Mazda 3) in terms of features and options. Standard rear view camera is unheard of in compact class. Not to mention, available radar cruise control, pre-crash safety system, and park assist. Oh, and push button start as well. <p>Of course, some of these options we will not get in North America, but still they are crazy. <p>Corolla is a big name, and trusted name for millions of people who have used Corollas over the decades. Corolla core meaning stands for simple, reliable transportation with good fuel economy. Toyota continually surprises with each new Corolla. This new Corolla for example with ZR engine has class leading fuel economy. The new ZR engine will be used for the USDM Corolla. It will get better fuel economy than new Civic, and easily beat Mazda 3 fuel economy.<p>EDIT: for anyone still somehow unsure, this is NOT USDM or Euro Corolla. USDM Corolla will definitely look better and sportier. </TD></TR></TABLE><p>Average buyer age for JDM Corolla is 60 btw. Of course the car will be conservative...

[spwolf]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>CosworthKid</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Personaly i hope u are right but do not understand why u are so confident. I mean the USDM Corolla was never exciting either if im not mistaken. The best versions where always the Euro ones and even those where not original or thrilling to look at. And we know that the Auris looks just like the current Corolla with some "alterations" and more rounded surfacing, and that IS the car that was supposed to be radical enough to justify the name change <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/nixweiss.gif" BORDER="0"> </TD></TR></TABLE><p>Euro version is pretty conservative and US version looks a lot better. But again, I doubt US Corolla will be exciting... maybe more than before, but not too much. Since it caters to older market and Toyota has Scion brand and Yaris to attract younger companies.<p>But what it comes down to is that other cars in its class are not excting either. Maybe Euro Civic is, but at the same time that car is very expensive and any Corolla will outsell it 3 to 1.<p>Focus isnt terribly exciting either... Golf is rather boring. So is Jetta. So when you expect radical designs, show us some examples...

[CosworthKid]

Each to his own opinion, fair enough <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/beerchug.gif" BORDER="0"> I still would never put the Focus in the same category with the Corolla in the design stakes, just due to a relatively conservative front-end but that debate is as old as ..well...the Mk1 Corolla :) Bottom line, if the Corolla caters to your taste or even to the taste of the millions who buy it then thats fine.<br>

[vasia]

Funny how people are either too lazy or too ignorant to follow the truth.<p>Toyota themselves have stated that USDM Corolla was delayed because 1.) they wanted to be absolutely sure of it's quality and 2.) because the current one is selling much better than expected. <p>And for the LAST TIME, this is NOT the USDM Corolla, and the USDM Corolla will NOT be this bland. Imagine styling cues from Yaris and Camry, but with a "Corolla" uniqueness. I can't really explain it any other way. I've seen a small picture and also heard descriptions of a clay model of the USDM Corolla.

[PinzVidz]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>spwolf</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Average buyer age for JDM Corolla is 60 btw. Of course the car will be conservative...</TD></TR></TABLE><p>LOL... the lads on Top Gear once said "Only old people buy Hondas". I think they'll have to change that to "Only old people buy Toyotas (Corollas)" to reflect this extremely boring new model.<p>Thanks SilviaS15 for posting some of those weird, earlier incarnations of "bitsa" Corollas. Ya gotta hand it to Toyota for producing some absolute sh!te at the best of times! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/laugh2.gif" BORDER="0">

[bison]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>spwolf</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Average buyer age for JDM Corolla is 60 btw. Of course the car will be conservative...</TD></TR></TABLE><br>That's in Japan. In the U.S. it's 44.<p><A HREF="http://www.nctd.com/review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2003_Toyota_Corolla&ReviewID=1085" TARGET="_blank">http://www.nctd.com/review-int...=1085</A><p>Me, I think the new Corolla looks just fine. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0">

[Santeno]

I have a question. isn't corolla a sales channel (sub-brand) for Toyota in Japan? Kind of like toyopet? if so, wouldn't there be several different models branded as Corollas?<p>Does anyone know what the full range of jdm corollas are?

[CosworthKid]

Yeah, Corolla in Japan is actualy a whole series of cars based on same platform if not mistaken.

[SHEPO]

I think the interior is quite nice and I hope the U.S. version is similar. The exterior, however, I hope is a little more on par with the Civic, Mazda3, and Euro Focus.

[anonms]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Santeno</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a question. isn't corolla a sales channel (sub-brand) for Toyota in Japan? Kind of like toyopet? if so, wouldn't there be several different models branded as Corollas?<p>Does anyone know what the full range of jdm corollas are?</TD></TR></TABLE><p>The 9th generation Corolla consisted of the Corolla sedan, the Corolla Fielder wagon, the Corolla Runx hatchback, the Corolla Spacio MPV, the Corolla Verso MPV (European), the Corolla Altis sedan (ASEAN/Taiwan), the Corolla sedan (NA), the Corolla Matrix wagon (NA) and the more upscale Allex hatchback. All JDM unless otherwise noted.<p>Currently, the 10th generation consists of the Corolla Axio sedan and the Corolla Fielder wagon. The 9th generation Spacio is still being sold.

[silviaS15]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>NewModelHunta</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>Thanks SilviaS15 for posting some of those weird, earlier incarnations of "bitsa" Corollas. Ya gotta hand it to Toyota for producing some absolute sh!te at the best of times! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/laugh2.gif" BORDER="0"> </TD></TR></TABLE><p>No problem...<p>For anyone interested, though not complete with all generations and models, here's links to brochures/catalogs of some of the JDM Corollas Coupes, hatchbacks, sedans and hardtops dating back to the early 80's.<p>Coupes (the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno codename AE101 built between 1991 and 1995 were 2 of the best looking coupes of all times IMO):<p><A HREF="http://www63.tok2.com/home2/tuccy/library-le.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://www63.tok2.com/home2/tuccy/library-le.htm</A><p>hatchbacks and hardtop sedans:<p><A HREF="http://www63.tok2.com/home2/tuccy/library-fx.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://www63.tok2.com/home2/tuccy/library-fx.htm</A><p>Corolla and Sprinter sedans (Sprinter was a sister car of Corolla with different exterior and sold via a different dealership network, it was dropped in 2000 after less Japanese bought sedans):<p><A HREF="http://www63.tok2.com/home2/tuccy/library-co.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://www63.tok2.com/home2/tuccy/library-co.htm</A>

[anonms]

The Sprinter was replaced by the Allex ;D

[scorpio14]

I really liked the Levin coupe, it would be good if they brought it bak in RWD to replace the Celica and but bigger engines like V6 or turbos.<p><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>anonms</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The Sprinter was replaced by the Allex ;D</TD></TR></TABLE><p>The thing i liked about the Sprinter is that it was different in design to the Corolla hatch around that time. Only if the Allex was that different in styling, though its gone.<p>Im hoping the Blade will have different styling to the Auris and not just bigger engines.

[haji]

TRD (Toyota Racing Development) tuning kits
http://www.trdparts.jp/image08/corolla-2008.jpg
<br><A HREF="http://www.trdparts.jp/list_axio_fielder.html" TARGET="_blank">http://www.trdparts.jp/list_axio_fielder.html</A>

[CosworthKid]

I think we should leave the Levin and such coupes out of the Corolla discussion. Sure, they are based on the Corolla and Toyota Japan where selling them under the Corolla "sub-branch" of sorts but still...For example if the new VW Scirocco is based on the VW Golf, will u put that car into a conversation trying to point out how dull or not the Golf design is?? Hell no!<br>Point is its just Toyota marketing, but for us in Europe or ppl in NA or anywhere in non Japan or ASEAN markets, the Corolla is the hatch, sedan and estate (and sometimes a liftback) and thats it. Put the Verso into acount as well if u like. The other Coupes etc where named differently and looked completely differently. My friend owns a Levin but no one ever reffers to it as a Corolla, neither does he.

[silviaS15]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>spwolf</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p><br>Equipment is crazy, and it has more features than most expensive Camry in the US.<p>....</TD></TR></TABLE><p>Japanese are very picky consumers and hard to please (they consume 41% of the world's luxury goods). Not as price sensitive as consumers in other parts of the developed world. <p><A HREF="http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=127932" TARGET="_blank">http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=127932</A><p>JDM cars need to have very good specs and high quality in order to sell there. <p>

[MtViewGuy188]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>vasia</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And for the LAST TIME, this is NOT the USDM Corolla, and the USDM Corolla will NOT be this bland. Imagine styling cues from Yaris and Camry, but with a "Corolla" uniqueness. I can't really explain it any other way. I've seen a small picture and also heard descriptions of a clay model of the USDM Corolla. </TD></TR></TABLE><p>If the new Corolla is styled like a Toyota Yaris sedan "writ larger" then it's not so bad. Hopefully, Toyota installs the CVT automatic from the JDM Corolla in the US model, though. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0">

[chinesedesigner]

I like what Toyota has done with their styling lately. The celica and yaris are pretty hot. the camry, matrix and rav4 are handsome. I trust toyota will have something that will be something slightly more mature and less curvy than the yaris, but follow a similar path. I hope...the corolla is aimed for old people too, so it might not look nearly as young. but the camry has a muscular, mature look. so the corolla will probably be less cutesey, have a few creases for a muscular look and a profile that is inspired from the yaris. that is what i hope =). headlights from the auris concept won't surprise me.

[haji]

2009 Corolla Axio (sedan)
http://images2.carview.co.jp/news/car/images/img6_20081028_14420840_1_l.jpg

2009 Corolla Fielder (wagon)
http://images2.carview.co.jp/news/car/images/img6_20081028_14420840_8_l.jpg

http://www.carview.co.jp/news/0/90422/1/
http://www.carview.co.jp/news/0/90409/1/

[haji]

Corolla Axio GT (1.5 Turbo)
http://images2.carview.co.jp/news/car/images/imgres115657_1_r.jpg
http://www.carview.co.jp/news/0/90524/1/

Welcab
http://toyota.jp/welcab/corollaaxio/image/corolla_1.jpg
http://toyota.jp/welcab/corollaaxio/index.html

[mick78]

I wasn't even aware of the station wagon (shame on me), but it's no longer on sale in Europe - which I find strange, as usually SW's of this catgory hugely outsell their sedan counter parts here (as did the prev, gen Corolla as well).

[Tidal]

I wasn't even aware of the station wagon (shame on me), but it's no longer on sale in Europe - which I find strange, as usually SW's of this catgory hugely outsell their sedan counter parts here (as did the prev, gen Corolla as well).

Yup, i think Toyota made a mistake not selling the sw in Europe. I guess they thought that the Verso would pick up the lost sales, but the Verso is kinda expensive, it doesn't have smaller engines, like the 1.4D4D, and not everyone is into MPVs anyway.

[spwolfx]

I wasn't even aware of the station wagon (shame on me), but it's no longer on sale in Europe - which I find strange, as usually SW's of this catgory hugely outsell their sedan counter parts here (as did the prev, gen Corolla as well).
were is here? 1 out of 30 Corollas we sold was Wagon here in Eastern Europe...

[mick78]

were is here? 1 out of 30 Corollas we sold was Wagon here in Eastern Europe...

I know, sedans are much more popular in Eastern europe than anywhere else in Europe.But in Austria and most westren EU markets, you'll se e.g. 1 Focus sedan on 20-30 etstates, same goes for Megane. Astra sedan is not even on sale in most western EU markets, same goes for the not overly attractive C4 Citroen. Corolla was a bit more conservative, true, yet considerably more wagons than sedans.

And the minivan replacing the wagon didn't even work for almighty Volkswagen with their Golf Plus, especially fleet customers prefer estates (so would I).

But anyway, Corolla is not really a car I bother too much with.....

[MtViewGuy188]

I am still wondering when will Toyota offer their new 2.0-liter Valvematic engine on the Corolla in the USA market? The 2.0-liter Valvematic probably be rated at around 145-147 bhp, and matched with a five-speed automatic it would certainly offer performance almost as good as the current 2.4-liter I-4 but with fuel economy more akin to the 1.8-liter I-4 sold in the USA market.

That's why Honda Civic sales continue to be strong--the Civic's R18 engine has plentiful power but offers reasonable fuel economy in highway driving.

[Blackraven]

Agreed on the engines.

Newer = better

That's the reason why I want Honda to drop the K-series engine lineup and move on to their Advanced VTEC.

[spwolfx]

I am still wondering when will Toyota offer their new 2.0-liter Valvematic engine on the Corolla in the USA market? The 2.0-liter Valvematic probably be rated at around 145-147 bhp, and matched with a five-speed automatic it would certainly offer performance almost as good as the current 2.4-liter I-4 but with fuel economy more akin to the 1.8-liter I-4 sold in the USA market.

That's why Honda Civic sales continue to be strong--the Civic's R18 engine has plentiful power but offers reasonable fuel economy in highway driving.
probably never? Why offer 2.0 with 152hp when they can offer 147hp 1.8l? :-), while having superior mpg...
And 2.5l AR series for sportier one...

[spwolfx]

I know, sedans are much more popular in Eastern europe than anywhere else in Europe.But in Austria and most westren EU markets, you'll se e.g. 1 Focus sedan on 20-30 etstates, same goes for Megane. Astra sedan is not even on sale in most western EU markets, same goes for the not overly attractive C4 Citroen. Corolla was a bit more conservative, true, yet considerably more wagons than sedans.

And the minivan replacing the wagon didn't even work for almighty Volkswagen with their Golf Plus, especially fleet customers prefer estates (so would I).

But anyway, Corolla is not really a car I bother too much with.....
nah, hatchbacks, just like rest of the europe... old sedans we barely sold any - new one looks much better and hence sells better, but still 10-20% of total auris/corolla sales, rest is hatchback...

You can see by design that Fielder was designed for JDM, it wouldnt sell well as it is in Europe...

[haji]

updated pics of 2009 Corolla GT Turbo
http://images2.carview.co.jp/news/car/images/imgres120689_3_r.jpg
http://images2.carview.co.jp/news/car/images/imgres120689_1_r.jpg
http://www.carview.co.jp/news/1/103421/3/
http://www.carview.co.jp/news/1/103398/1/

[Rob]

Needs a spoiler... looks odd without one.

[Hornbag]

Needs an entire makeover. GT and Corolla is such an oxymoron. I wonder if they will attempt the Sportivo Corolla/Aurius again, with this engine?

[haji]

Corolla Fielder 1.5X 202
http://cp.toyota.jp/decocrea/corollafielder/index.php
http://www.hobidas.com/common/eimg/504/701/000/000107405.jpg

[swizzle]

Too bad we get the ugly Matrix instead of that.

[anonms]

Seriously, I would've rathered the Fielder over the Matrix.

But at least the discrepancy isn't quite as dramatic as the Crosstour versus the Accord Tourer. At least IMO.

[haji]

2010 Corrolla Axio GT turbo
http://www.trdparts.jp/image09/09axio_turbo-image.jpg
sport kit is now available in black
http://images2.carview.co.jp/news/car/images/imgres130455_5_r.jpg
surprisingly wheels are downgraded from 17' to 16'
http://www.trdparts.jp/image09/axio_turbo-tf4-16.jpg
http://www.trdparts.jp/parts_axio-turbo.html

[Rob]

Still a dull, highly uninspiring design. The Axio GT Turbo needs a spoiler.

[DATSUN]

Too bad we get the ugly Matrix instead of that.

I don't understand why Toyota wastes the engineering money on the Matrix. The Auris and this look WAY better.

[haji]

2010 Corolla Fielder wagon GT TRD Turbo
http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20100302_352288.html
http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/img/car/docs/352/288/trd01.jpg
http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/img/car/docs/352/288/trd02.jpg

[haji]

here's a typical commercial van you see in tokyo ...
http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/img/car/docs/380/525/s03.jpg
http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/img/car/docs/380/525/s06.jpg
http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/img/car/docs/380/525/s09.jpg
http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/img/car/docs/380/525/s10.jpg

[Blackraven]

@haji
Whoa, that special edition comes with TRD-approved turbocharger??? :D

P.S.
Lolz, I guess those people are waaaaaay too addicted to Hatsune Miku :P

I'd personally prefer the nanoha cars though ;)
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/images/photos2008/nn20080529f1a.jpg

[haji]

@haji
Whoa, that special edition comes with TRD-approved turbocharger??? :D


it even comes with a warranty.