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Toyota releases 2007 Corolla in Japan

Toyota releases 2007 Corolla in Japan

James Martinez October 10th, 2006 James Martinez By James Martinez Author October 10th, 2006
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December 31st, 1969 These are the first of images of the next generation Corolla that goes on sale later this month in Japan. Details of the new car are up on Toyota’s Japanese website, which showcases both the sedan and wagon versions. The JDM delivered car is considerably different to the Auris concept that featured recently at the Paris Motor Show and we doubt this is the vehicle that will be sold as the Corolla replacement for markets outside Japan. Instead, for European and US markets, the Corolla will be replaced with a new car based on the Auris concept, although a name hasn't been confirmed as yet. It will receive a unique name and is expected to be larger than the JDM Corolla, coming equipped with an optional 2.0L engine. In its home, Toyota is sticking with the Corolla nameplate but with the Axio tag added for its sedan and Fielder name for the wagon. For its tenth generation, Toyota engineers focused on improving quality levels and interior space rather than performance. Inside, the car gets a reversing camera as standard and double-folding rear seats that move at the touch of a single button. Driving the wheels is a new version of the 1.8L four-cylinder mated with Toyota’s Super CVT-i gearbox developing 100kW and 175Nm of torque. There’s also a base version with a 1.5L motor and conventional five-speed manual transmission as well as a high performance four-wheel drive model. More high-res images after the jump.
Toyota releases 2007 Corolla in Japan

Toyota releases 2007 Corolla in Japan

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These are the first of images of the next generation Corolla that goes on sale later this month in Japan. Details of the new car are up on Toyota’s Japanese website, which showcases both the sedan and wagon versions. The JDM delivered car is considerably different to the Auris concept that featured recently at the Paris Motor Show and we doubt this is the vehicle that will be sold as the Corolla replacement for markets outside Japan. Instead, for European and US markets, the Corolla will be replaced with a new car based on the Auris concept, although a name hasn't been confirmed as yet. It will receive a unique name and is expected to be larger than the JDM Corolla, coming equipped with an optional 2.0L engine.

In its home, Toyota is sticking with the Corolla nameplate but with the Axio tag added for its sedan and Fielder name for the wagon. For its tenth generation, Toyota engineers focused on improving quality levels and interior space rather than performance. Inside, the car gets a reversing camera as standard and double-folding rear seats that move at the touch of a single button.

Driving the wheels is a new version of the 1.8L four-cylinder mated with Toyota’s Super CVT-i gearbox developing 100kW and 175Nm of torque. There’s also a base version with a 1.5L motor and conventional five-speed manual transmission as well as a high performance four-wheel drive model.

More high-res images after the jump.

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  1. By waqar hashmi #1, Posted: 11/17/2006

    Dear all, Not so much impressive look what i was thinking because corolla has its competer more impressive which is Honda Civic2007.

  2. By Gregory Falconi #2, Posted: 2/4/2007

    The new Corolla did not change much compare to the previous model.The front and
    rear undergo some minor changes.Performance wise, no big deal either.I hope
    the folks at Toyota understand what the public wants.The 2007 Civic is a
    much better car value and market wise.

  3. By Gregory Falconi #3, Posted: 2/4/2007

    The new Corolla did not change much compare to the previous model.The front and
    rear undergo some minor changes.Performance wise, no big deal either.I hope
    the folks at Toyota understand what the public wants.The 2007 Civic is a
    much better car value and market wise.

  4. By Bilal Khan #4, Posted: 2/5/2007

    Is it also going to be launched in Pakistan? I guess indus motors would stick to the old shape!!
    Other specifications and perforance details required??

  5. By kamran #5, Posted: 2/19/2007

    kindly let me know as new corrola has been arrived in japan , let me know in which month/ YEAR it wii get launched in pakistan. WAITING FOR THE RELY AT EARLIEST?

    THANKS

  6. By kamran #6, Posted: 2/19/2007

    SHAPE OF NEW COROLLA SHALL BE LIKE NEW CAMRY, WHICH IS FANTASTIC.

  7. By kamran #7, Posted: 2/19/2007

    COROLLA WILL BE HOT SHOT IF IT WILL BE MINICAMRY.

  8. By mirza wazir #8, Posted: 5/30/2007

    i think indus motor should launch a new shape of corolla in pakistan as soon as possible

  9. By sohail ba yunus #9, Posted: 6/3/2007

    not so impressive about new shape of corolla i think last shape is much better than this one i mean NZE 120 or NZE 121 very very hopeless shape.

  10. By Dr. Mon #10, Posted: 6/13/2007

    Reversing camera in Corolla as standard will be one of the best items to be added to Corolla. Do it quickly, produce it quickly so that Corolla lovers can byu it quickly and then park their Corollas easily, safely and quickly.

  11. By Tariq #11, Posted: 7/6/2007

    Very nice look, please let me know that when INDUS Motors is going to launch this model in Pakistan because most peoples does not like current Corolla shape.

  12. By fawad sodhar #12, Posted: 7/17/2007

    it is good but comparing with civic its is not of that class that it should be that everyone was expecting but good keep it up do some ghanges before launching in pakistan and launch it as soon as posible we are now sick of the old ne

  13. By fawad sodhar #13, Posted: 7/17/2007

    i just wanted to say now that please improve your quality and drive there is nothing in the old model without the name corolla and relibility and keep that relibility going people only buys for that and do improve in that both qualities keep some facilities in the standard model also like honda do and do some creative changes

  14. By Naeem Zafar #14, Posted: 7/19/2007

    Hi everybody,, i am Naeem from pakistan.. and also waiting for new corolla model... bec. i love to buy this new coming up model. but dnot know INDUS MOTOR COMPANY when launch in pakistan... i am sure if they launch soon as possible then a lot of people in pakitan will buy it bec.. its shape is like camry.... thanks...

  15. By Naeem Zafar #15, Posted: 7/19/2007

    and its a wounderful shape..

  16. By Sulaiman Malik #16, Posted: 7/22/2007

    It has a very nice look,but when Indus Motor Company is launching this model...Tell me soon plz.

  17. By Sulaiman Malik #17, Posted: 7/22/2007

    It has very nice shape.When this model is comming....Plz tell me soon.

  18. By Sohail #18, Posted: 8/5/2007

    hey everyone.i think this is not the model to hit pakistan.the upcoming model for pakistan is in the shape of new camry,simply impressive.this is what i think and have heard.if any one is sure please do tell me as well.

  19. By Naeem #19, Posted: 9/2/2007

    hi everybody,,,, finaly i bought this new corolla..... i am very happy now...
    its wounderfull..... perfect one...
    i have no more words to explain it more..
    bec.. it is the best model of corolla..
    thanks..

  20. By Obaid khan #20, Posted: 10/8/2007

    Hi its obaid the new model of corolla is fantastic its a mini camry u can say ithink it will beat the new civic 2007

  21. By ABDEL BASIR HAKIMZAI #21, Posted: 1/15/2008

    hi, it doesnt make any difference whether they launch a new shape or stick to the old one,
    corolla needs to sort the braking problem out before they go any further cuz i have heard from so many people complaining about braking, form God sake people pay millions for it why cant the company spend a few thousand on abs.

  22. By ABDEL BASIR HAKIMZAI #22, Posted: 1/17/2008

    people in Europe and America would not pay even 1/4 of what people pay in asia for a corrola because of its braking problems, asians people are being dodged by corrola's flash designs nothing else. this company is being so selfish that they are putting people's lives in danger by making such stupid cars without abs.......

  23. By ch asif gondal kuwait #23, Posted: 2/3/2008

    hi dear i am waiting new model corolla i hope wenderful shape new corolla

  24. By Kamal #24, Posted: 2/4/2008

    When is the new shape corolla hitting the Pakistani market? Any guesses?

  25. By Sheldon #25, Posted: 2/14/2008

    when will the 2009 corrolla hit pakistan market, i am waiting to buy that in 2008

  26. By Ali #26, Posted: 4/17/2008

    Hi,

    I'm Ali from Pakistan. I'm one of those unfortunate "Pakistani" Corolla users who nearly lost his life while driving this piece of junk. I bought the 2008 1.3 XLI version (old shape) two months back. My vehicle was virtually in the running in period when it smashed into a bus. I was in third gear and was about to shift into fourth when I saw a bus without any lights slowly crossing a red signal (mine green) on the Islamabad highway at the I-8 sector junction. I was doing 55 and had to apply the brakes really hard. The vehicle response was almost zero and it skidded into the left-rear side of the bus with the front hood and frontal underneath frame permanently damaged. The vehicle has been rendered useless and the car was not insured. This all happened in the wee hours of the morning and it was dark. I have vowed never to buy a Pakistani assembled car, particularly a corolla, ever again. I payed 9,50,000rs (15,000$) for this peace of junk without any abs or airbags. Had I considered personal safety over "Resale value", I would've bought a brand new imported Nissan Sunny with Air bags ( Sentra, Bluebird) in the same price range. I'm planning to sue Toyota-Indus in Pakistan.

  27. By Nayyar Ali Shah #27, Posted: 4/18/2008

    If the current Toyota Corolla was about 150 kg heavier in the front or the front springs were less stiff, the braking would be much better. During hard braking, the front suspension of most vehicles would dip a few inches. In the Pakistani made Toyota Corolla, there is no noticible dip in the front suspension due to (dynamic weight transfer). The diesel Corolla due to a heavier engine has better brakes. The Indus motor Co. should consider these suggestions to make this vehicle safer.

  28. By Nayyar Ali Shah #28, Posted: 4/18/2008

    I hope the new Corolla in Pakistan which is perhaps due later this year has CDR Diesel engine and improved brakes.

  29. By Ali #29, Posted: 4/19/2008

    Dear brother Nayyar,

    If you value your life then buy an imported vehicle. ABS and Airbag should be standard features in all vehicles at reasonable price. But then again, it's just wishful thinking when it concerns Pakistani assembled vehicles.

  30. By faisal #30, Posted: 6/6/2008

    what is the difference between crolla middle east model and pakistani model plz reply

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