2002 toyota Corolla S

2002 Toyota Corolla S: Toyota aims to make its front-drive Corolla much more attractive to young purchasers by offering it a face-lift as well as a stylish S design. The subcompact Corolla sedan got an early jump on the design year when sales of '01 designs started in May 2000.

The S model fits in between the base CE as well as the high end LE. In 2014's cheapest design, the VE, is gone.

Chevrolet markets a clone of the Corolla as the Prizm, which has various styling yet uses the exact same front-drive system and also mechanical components. Both are constructed at a plant the two business cooperate California. Some Corollas sold in the USA likewise are integrated in Ontario, Canada.

Toyota's current strategies ask for the Corolla to be redesigned for the 2003 design year, when it is anticipated to get even more vibrant styling.


2002 Toyota Corolla S


Exterior

This year's face-lift includes a brand-new front fascia, multireflector halogen headlamps, a lower front bumper and also chrome trim, as well as new taillights. The brand-new S version includes color-keyed side moldings, grille and also back mudguards.

The Corolla is 174 inches long-- concerning an inch much shorter compared to the Honda Civic or Ford Focus.

Interior

The Corolla's common devices is skimpy compared to some competitors. Air conditioning as well as power home windows, locks and also mirrors are optional also on the state-of-the-art LE, which is the only version that features a basic cassette player.

All models seat 5. The S and LE come with a remote trunk release as well as a 60/40 split rear seat that broadens the trunk's cargo capability to 12.1 cubic feet.

Under the Hood

All versions use a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 125 horse power. A five-speed manual transmission is typical across the board. A three-speed automated is optional on the CE, as well as a four-speed automated is optional on the S and LE.

Security

Side-impact airbags are optional on all 3 designs, as well as antilock brakes are optional on the S as well as LE. Toyota claims the bumpers could hold up against a 5-mph collision without damages-- a case some bigger vehicles and even some trucks can not make.

Driving Impressions

The Corolla is among the excellent versions in the small-car sector, providing an excellent mix of economic climate, improvement, dependability and sturdiness that is difficult to defeat. The engine supplies stylish velocity, the flight is smooth, and also the Corolla is quieter than several bigger cars.

Conventional designing and also a boring photo, however, have steered young purchasers away from the Corolla to automobiles such as the Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta and also Ford Focus. Picture apart, this is still one of the very best subcompacts on the market.