Toyota Corolla E100
Encyclopedia
The Corolla E100 was the seventh generation of cars sold by Toyota under the Corolla
nameplate.
This generation Corolla was larger, heavier, and visually more aerodynamic than the model it replaced, with development chief Dr. Akihiko Saito wanting to develop a 'mini-Lexus
', after success with that range's flagship. 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 had an equivalent model Sprinter, with the Sprinter Trueno being equivalent to the Corolla Levin.
The standard Corolla model range included the 3-door hatchback Corolla FX, 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon
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 gasoline or 2.0 liter diesel engine.
The 4-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 bits of trim and garnish.
The E100 sedan and hatchback
s introduced in 1991 lasted until the introduction of the E110 in May 1995. "Van" and "Business Wagon" models were basically stripped out wagons with leaf-sprung solid axle rear suspensions. Business Wagons typically had slightly higher equipment levels than simpler vans. Both versions continued to serve the commercial vehicle market well into 2002, outliving the mainstream E110 models in Japan.
Japanese market manual
transaxles:
Japanese market automatic
transaxles:
Japanese market chassis:
The following list is not complete or inclusive.
In the Philippines
, three variants were sold, XL and XE with 1.3 liter carbureted (2E) engines, with the latter enjoying extra features like power steering, alloy wheels, digital clock and tachometer, and the GLi, with a 1.6 liter fuel-injected motor (4A-FE). The top model was offered in both manual and automatic transmissions. The Corolla was also the first 1.6 liter car to introduce 14 inches (355.6 mm) alloy wheels to the country in 1992. Other pioneer features that followed were rear seatbelts, front cup holders (late 1994) and a driver's airbag (late 1995). ABS followed during its later years.
The Corolla sedan is nicknamed the "Great Corolla" in Indonesia
. Initially the trim levels were 1.3 SE and 1.6 SE-G. The smaller engine model was replaced by 1.6 SE in 1994.
The 1.3 XLi, 1.5 GLi sedan, wagon
, and Levin 1.5 SJ coupé
were sold in Hong Kong
.
Minor changes occurred for the 1996 model year. Among these changes, the DX received bright red/clear tail lights and rear garnish, and new wheel covers. The Base model and CE Sedan came with restyled gray plastic trunk garnish. Sporty Corollas and 4WD Corollas were no longer imported during this generation. Some 1993 Corolla sedans sold were also produced in Japan, due to factory delays. All of the wagons were produced at the Takaoka plant in Japan.
The coupé was dropped for North America, replaced by the Paseo
.
North American market chassis codes:
-spec Corollas from Japan were sold in Chile
because no Latin American models met emission standards by then.
The Corolla sedan is nicknamed the "Baby Camry" in Venezuela
.
The five-door Sprinter was sold as the Corolla Sprinter in some markets in Europe, and simply the Corolla liftback in others. The three and five-door Corolla hatchback was also sold in Europe, and was available mostly in normal (non-sports) specs unlike the three-door-only FX range available in Japan.
In Europe, the hatchback sold better than the sedan and estate. Although basically the trim levels are Base, XLi and GLi, also there was the GS. The GS featured a fully color coded exterior and with full electrics and a tilt/slide steel sunroof. It also had an upgraded interior with white dials and a rev counter. In UK the Corolla was marketed as S, CD, and CDX. A few select, rare models featured the 1.8L 7A-FE engine, including the 1.8 GXi 3-door hatchback in the UK, and the 1.8 XLi 4WD estate.
The sedan has its rear license plate mounted on the trunk as opposed to the bumper on other region models.
In Europe's largest national auto-market, the E100 sustained the Corolla's reputation for reliability and economy. In 1995 it topped the small family car class in a reliability survey of 4-6 year old cars undertaken by the German Automobile Association (ADAC)
, with 5.3 recorded breakdowns per 1,000 cars for four year old cars and 10.1 for six year old cars: this compared with 12.0 breakdowns per 1,000 cars for four year old Volkswagen Golf
s and 21.8 for six year old Golfs. (The class loser was the Fiat Tipo
with 38.3 breakdowns per 1,000 for four year old cars and 44.0 for six year old Tipos.)
European market chassis:
factory. Trim levels consisted of 1.3L XL, 1.6L GL, 1.6L GS, and 1.8L GLX, and were available in sedan, 5-door hatchback, 5-door liftback, and 5dr wagon.
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During 1994, the E100 Corolla became the first Toyota model to be built at the new Altona
plant (production of the Corolla from 1968-1993 was at the Port Melbourne facility). This model came in hatchback (Seca) and sedan variants. The trim levels consisted of CSi (base model), CSX, Conquest, sporty RV (hatchback only) and the top of the range Ultima (sedan only). Special edition models were included in the model lineup. In 1999, production of the E100 Corolla in Australia was terminated and Toyota Australia returned to Japanese imports.
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is a line of subcompact and compact cars manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. In 1997, the Corolla became the best selling nameplate in the world, with over 35 million...
nameplate.
This generation Corolla was larger, heavier, and visually more aerodynamic than the model it replaced, with development chief Dr. Akihiko Saito wanting to develop a 'mini-Lexus
Lexus
is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. First introduced in 1989 in the United States, Lexus is now sold globally and has become Japan's largest-selling make of premium cars. The Lexus marque is marketed in over 70 countries and territories worldwide, and has...
', after success with that range's flagship. With its 2465 mm (97 in) wheelbase, the Corolla had moved into the compact
Compact car
A compact car , or small family car , is a classification of cars which are larger than a supermini but smaller than or equal to a mid-size car...
size class once occupied by the Corona
Toyota Corona
The Toyota Corona is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota between 1957 and 2002. Traditionally, the competitor from Nissan was the Nissan Bluebird. The word Corona is Latin for "crown"...
and Camry
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a series of mid-size automobiles manufactured by Toyota since 1982, and sold in the majority of automotive markets throughout the world...
.
The Corolla had an equivalent model Sprinter, with the Sprinter Trueno being equivalent to the Corolla Levin.
Japan
This model was not as successful compared to previous series due to a rising yen and a home-market recession, blunting demand.The standard Corolla model range included the 3-door hatchback Corolla FX, 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon
Station wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
models. Also returning in this generation was the two-door coupé Corolla Levin. A 4WD
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
variant of the sedan and station wagon was also available with a 1.6 liter gasoline or 2.0 liter diesel engine.
Minor face lift changes were introduced in May 1993 these included a new grille, a reconfiguration of the rear lamps and various bits of trim and garnish.
The E100 sedan and hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
s introduced in 1991 lasted until the introduction of the E110 in May 1995. "Van" and "Business Wagon" models were basically stripped out wagons with leaf-sprung solid axle rear suspensions. Business Wagons typically had slightly higher equipment levels than simpler vans. Both versions continued to serve the commercial vehicle market well into 2002, outliving the mainstream E110 models in Japan.
| Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 L 2E inline-four (petrol) | 72 hp | 72 lbft |
| 1.3 L4E-FE inline-four (petrol) | 99 hp | 81 lbft |
| 1.5 L5E-FE inline-four (petrol) | 104 hp | 100 lbft |
| 1.5 L5A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 104 hp | 100 lbft |
| 1.6 L4A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 113 hp | 100 lbft |
| 1.6 L 4A-GE inline-four (petrol) | 158 hp | 109 lbft |
| 1.6 L 4A-GZE inline-four (petrol) | 168 hp | 120 lbft |
| 2.0 L 2C inline-four (diesel) | 72 hp | |
| 2.0 L 3C-E inline-four (diesel) | 78 hp | |
Japanese market manual
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
transaxles:
- C140 4M/T
- C50 5M/T
- C51 5M/T
- C52 5M/T
- C56 5M/T
- C160 6M/T
- S50 5M/T
- E59F 5M/T
- E55F 5M/T (4WD)
Japanese market automatic
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
transaxles:
- A240L 4A/T
- A254E 4A/T
- A246E 4A/T
- A241L 4A/T
- A132L 3A/T
- A241H 4A/T (4WD)
Japanese market chassis:
The following list is not complete or inclusive.
- EE101 — 1.3L 4E-FE sedan (DX, LX, XE).
- EE102 — 1.3L 4E-FE van.
- EE103 — 1.5L 5E-FE van
- EE104 — 1.5L 5E-FE business wagon.
- EE106 — 1.3L 2E van.
- EE107 — 1.5L 3E van.
- EE108 — 1.6L 3E business wagon.
- AE100 — 1.5L 5A-FE sedan (DX, LX, XE, SE-Limited), coupé (Levin S), and Wagon (L-Touring, G-Touring).
- AE101 — 1.6L sedan (SE-G, GT), FX hatchback (SJ, GT), Wagon (BZ-Touring), hardtop Ceres, and coupé (Levin SJ, GT, GT APEX, GT-Z).
- AE104 — 1.6L sedan 4WD (LX Limited, XE, SE Limited) and Touring Wagon 4WD.
- AE109 — 1.6L van 4WD.
- CE100 — 2.0L diesel sedan and Touring Wagon.
- CE101 — 2.2L diesel Touring Wagon.
- CE102 — 2.2L diesel business wagon.
- CE104 — 2.0L diesel sedan 4WD.
- CE105 — 2.2L diesel van 4WD.
- CE106 — 2.0L diesel van.
- CE107 — 2.2L diesel van.
- CE108 — 2.0L diesel business wagon.
- CE109 — 2.0L diesel van 4WD.
Asia
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, three variants were sold, XL and XE with 1.3 liter carbureted (2E) engines, with the latter enjoying extra features like power steering, alloy wheels, digital clock and tachometer, and the GLi, with a 1.6 liter fuel-injected motor (4A-FE). The top model was offered in both manual and automatic transmissions. The Corolla was also the first 1.6 liter car to introduce 14 inches (355.6 mm) alloy wheels to the country in 1992. Other pioneer features that followed were rear seatbelts, front cup holders (late 1994) and a driver's airbag (late 1995). ABS followed during its later years.
The Corolla sedan is nicknamed the "Great Corolla" in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. Initially the trim levels were 1.3 SE and 1.6 SE-G. The smaller engine model was replaced by 1.6 SE in 1994.
The 1.3 XLi, 1.5 GLi sedan, wagon
Station wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
, and Levin 1.5 SJ coupé
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
were sold in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
| Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 L 2E inline-four (petrol) | 72 hp | 72 lbft |
| 1.6 L4A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 113 hp | 100 lbft |
North America
In North America, the Corolla was new for the 1993 model year. It had different headlights (independent high/low beams), grille, bumpers (extended) and trunk garnish for the Base and DX Sedans. The base model came with the 1.6 liter 4A-FE engine. The DX, LE and wagon came with the 1.8 liter 7A-FE. The 1993 and 1994 versions of the 7A-FE engine were rated at 86 kW (115 hp), later versions rated at 78 kW (105 hp) mainly due to differences of the intake shape. The LE has sporty front seats and was available in the US with A/T only or available in Canada with either A/T or M/T.Minor changes occurred for the 1996 model year. Among these changes, the DX received bright red/clear tail lights and rear garnish, and new wheel covers. The Base model and CE Sedan came with restyled gray plastic trunk garnish. Sporty Corollas and 4WD Corollas were no longer imported during this generation. Some 1993 Corolla sedans sold were also produced in Japan, due to factory delays. All of the wagons were produced at the Takaoka plant in Japan.
The coupé was dropped for North America, replaced by the Paseo
Toyota Paseo
The Toyota Paseo is a sports styled compact car sold from 1991–1999 and was loosely based on the Toyota Tercel. It was available as a coupe and in later models as a convertible...
.
| Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L4A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 100 hp | |
| 1.6 L 4A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 105 hp | |
| 1.8 L 7A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 105 hp | 117 lbft |
| 1.8 L 7A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 115 hp | 115 lbft |
North American market chassis codes:
- AE101 — Sedan 4-door with 1.6 4A-FE (Standard, CE)
- AE102 — Sedan 4-door and Wagon 5-door with 1.8 7A-FE (DX, LE)
South America
1993 CanadianCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
-spec Corollas from Japan were sold in Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
because no Latin American models met emission standards by then.
The Corolla sedan is nicknamed the "Baby Camry" in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
.
Europe
In Europe, the hatchback sold better than the sedan and estate. Although basically the trim levels are Base, XLi and GLi, also there was the GS. The GS featured a fully color coded exterior and with full electrics and a tilt/slide steel sunroof. It also had an upgraded interior with white dials and a rev counter. In UK the Corolla was marketed as S, CD, and CDX. A few select, rare models featured the 1.8L 7A-FE engine, including the 1.8 GXi 3-door hatchback in the UK, and the 1.8 XLi 4WD estate.
The sedan has its rear license plate mounted on the trunk as opposed to the bumper on other region models.
In Europe's largest national auto-market, the E100 sustained the Corolla's reputation for reliability and economy. In 1995 it topped the small family car class in a reliability survey of 4-6 year old cars undertaken by the German Automobile Association (ADAC)
ADAC
The ADAC is Germany's and Europe's largest automobile club, with more than 17 million members in June 2010. It was founded on May 24, 1903 as "Deutsche Motorradfahrer-Vereinigung" and was renamed in 1911...
, with 5.3 recorded breakdowns per 1,000 cars for four year old cars and 10.1 for six year old cars: this compared with 12.0 breakdowns per 1,000 cars for four year old Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a small family car manufactured by Volkswagen since 1974 and marketed worldwide across six generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico .The...
s and 21.8 for six year old Golfs. (The class loser was the Fiat Tipo
Fiat Tipo
The Fiat Tipo is a small family car designed by the IDEA design house and produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat between 1988 and 1995.The Tipo was initially available only as a five-door hatchback. The car was made entirely out of galvanized body panels to avoid rust, and was built on a...
with 38.3 breakdowns per 1,000 for four year old cars and 44.0 for six year old Tipos.)
| Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 L 2E inline-four (petrol) | 72 hp | 72 lbft |
| 1.3 L4E-FE inline-four (petrol) | 99 hp | 81 lbft |
| 1.4 L4E-FE inline-four (petrol) | 74 hp | 86 lbft |
| 1.6 L4A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 113 hp | 100 lbft |
| 1.8 L 7A-FE inline-four (petrol) | 118 hp | |
| 2.0 L 2C-III Toyota C engine -Features at a glance:-1C, 1C-L, 1C-LC:Applications:* CA60/67 Carina 1982-1988* CE70/71/72 Corolla 1982-1987* CE80 Corolla 1983-1987* CE90/96/97 Corolla 1987-1992* CT140/147 Corona 1982-1987* CM20/25 LiteAce / TownAce 1982-1986... inline-four (diesel) |
72 hp | |
European market chassis:
- EE100 — 1.3L 2E
- EE101 — 1.3L 4E-FE
- AE101 — 1.6L 4A-FE
- AE102 — 1.8L 7A-FE
- AE103 — 1.8L 7A-FE 4WD
- CE100 — 2.0L 2C diesel.
Australia/New Zealand
In late 1992, New Zealand-assembled E100 Corollas were introduced to the New Zealand market. These vehicles were assembled at Toyota's ThamesThames, New Zealand
Thames is a town at the southwestern end of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the Firth of Thames close to the mouth of the Waihou River. The town is the seat of the Thames-Coromandel District Council....
factory. Trim levels consisted of 1.3L XL, 1.6L GL, 1.6L GS, and 1.8L GLX, and were available in sedan, 5-door hatchback, 5-door liftback, and 5dr wagon.
During 1994, the E100 Corolla became the first Toyota model to be built at the new Altona
Altona, Victoria
Altona is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 13 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay. At the 2006 Census, Altona had a population of 9685....
plant (production of the Corolla from 1968-1993 was at the Port Melbourne facility). This model came in hatchback (Seca) and sedan variants. The trim levels consisted of CSi (base model), CSX, Conquest, sporty RV (hatchback only) and the top of the range Ultima (sedan only). Special edition models were included in the model lineup. In 1999, production of the E100 Corolla in Australia was terminated and Toyota Australia returned to Japanese imports.