Corolla First impressions are compelling.
Design
Comfort
Upper box and glove box
<p>Upper box and glove box</p>
Front cupholders
<p>Front cupholders</p>
Center console box
<p>Center console box</p>
60/40 split, fold-down rear seatbacks
<p>60/40 split, fold-down rear seatbacks</p>
Air conditioning system with clean air filter
<p>Air conditioning system with clean air filter</p>
Audio mini-jack
<p>Audio mini-jack</p>
Performance
1.6-liter/1ZR-FE
<p>1.6-liter/1ZR-FE</p><p>121HP/6000rpm (SAE net)</p><p>15.7kg-m/5200rpm (SAE net)</p>
1.8-liter/2ZR-FE
<p>1.8-liter/2ZR-FE</p><p>134HP/6000rpm (SAE net)</p><p>17.8kg-m/4400rpm (SAE net)</p>
VVT-i technology
<p>VVT-i optimally and continuously changes the open/close timing of the intake valve based on driving conditions, realizing enhancement of both torque in the low- and mid-speed driving ranges and output in the high-speed driving range, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and excellent fuel economy.</p>
Shift lever
<p>The design, touch to the hand, and ease of use of the shift lever were all carefully considered to give an excellent operational feel.</p>
Cruise control
<p>When driving along motorways at speeds over 40km/h, simply flick the conveniently positioned cruise control switch to maintain a consistent speed with your foot off the accelerator pedal.</p><p>(Available as an option on some grades.)</p>
Suspension
<p>The MacPherson strut suspension on the front and torsion beam suspension on the rear were fine-tuned to provide excellent stability and control, and ride comfort.</p>
Safety
High-mount stop lamp
<p>It gives following drivers a clear view of when you brake, which can help prevent accidents.</p>
Pretensioners and force limiters
<p>On the front seatbelts, when sensors detect a strong impact in a frontal collision, pretensioners rewind the seatbelts instantly to help assist occupant restraint. In addition, force limiters help to relieve the force on the upper torso.</p>
WIL concept seat
<p>Used in the front seats, it helps to reduce injury to the vertebra in the neck in a rear-end collision.</p>
SRS airbag (D+P)
<p>SRS airbag (D+P)</p>
SRS airbag (side+curtain shield)
<p>SRS airbag (side+curtain shield)</p>
GOA BODY
<p>Toyota’s "GOA BODY" was developed on the basis of our own strict safety standards, providing the Corolla with the top level of safety body in its class.</p>