2002 toyota Corolla

2002 Toyota Corolla: Toyota attempts to make its front-drive Corolla extra appealing to young customers by giving it a new look and also a sporty S version. The subcompact Corolla sedan got a very early get on the model year when sales of '01 models began in May 2000.

The S design fits in between the base CE as well as the upscale LE. Last year's most affordable version, the VE, is gone.

Chevrolet markets a clone of the Corolla as the Prizm, which has various styling however makes use of the exact same front-drive system and mechanical elements. Both are developed at a plant the two business share in The golden state. Some Corollas marketed in the United States additionally are built in Ontario, Canada.

Toyota's existing strategies call for the Corolla to be redesigned for the 2003 design year, when it is anticipated to get even more younger designing.


2002 Toyota Corolla


Outside

This year's new look incorporates a brand-new front fascia, multireflector halogen headlamps, a reduced front bumper and chrome trim, and new taillights. The new S design includes color-keyed side moldings, grille and also rear mudguards.

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

Inside

The Corolla's basic tools is skimpy compared to some rivals. A/c and power windows, locks and also mirrors are optional even on the top-of-the-line LE, which is the only version that includes a conventional cassette player.

All versions seat 5. The S and LE come with a remote trunk launch as well as a 60/40 split rear seat that expands the trunk's cargo ability to 12.1 cubic feet.

Under the Hood

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

Safety and security

Side-impact airbags are optional on all three versions, and also anti-skid brakes are optional on the S as well as LE. Toyota says the bumpers could withstand a 5-mph collision without damage-- a claim some bigger cars and trucks as well as some vehicles cannot make.

Driving Impressions

The Corolla is just one of the excellent designs in the small-car segment, supplying an impressive blend of economy, refinement, dependability and resilience that is tough to beat. The engine delivers stylish velocity, the trip is smooth, and also the Corolla is quieter than a number of larger cars.

Traditional styling and also a bland photo, nonetheless, have actually guided young customers far from the Corolla to cars and trucks such as the Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta and Ford Emphasis. Image apart, this is still one of the best subcompacts on the marketplace.