Toyota Corolla 2002

Toyota Corolla 2002: Toyota attempts to make its front-drive Corolla extra attractive to young buyers by giving it a face-lift and a stylish S model. The subcompact Corolla sedan got an early get on the version year when sales of '01 versions started in May 2000.

The S model fits between the base CE and the upscale LE. Last year's most inexpensive version, the VE, is gone.

Chevrolet sells a duplicate of the Corolla as the Prizm, which has different styling yet utilizes the exact same front-drive system as well as mechanical parts. Both are developed at a plant the two business cooperate California. Some Corollas sold in the USA additionally are integrated in Ontario, Canada.

Toyota's existing strategies ask for the Corolla to be revamped for the 2003 version year, when it is expected to obtain even more vibrant styling.


Toyota Corolla 2002


Outside

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

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

Inside

The Corolla's standard devices is sexy as compared to some competitors. A/c and power windows, locks as well as mirrors are optional also on the state-of-the-art LE, which is the only design that features a conventional cassette player.

All models seat five. The S as well as LE include a remote trunk launch as well as a 60/40 split rear seat that increases the trunk's cargo capability to 12.1 cubic feet.

Under the Hood

All versions utilize a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 125 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission is standard 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

Side-impact airbags are optional on all 3 models, as well as antilock brakes are optional on the S and also LE. Toyota says the bumpers can hold up against a 5-mph collision without damage-- a claim some larger automobiles and even some trucks can't make.

Driving Impacts

The Corolla is one of the blue-chip designs in the small-car sector, offering a remarkable mix of economic climate, improvement, dependability and also resilience that is hard to beat. The engine delivers stylish acceleration, the ride is smooth, and the Corolla is quieter compared to a number of larger sedans.

Conservative designing and a boring photo, nevertheless, have actually steered young customers far from the Corolla to cars and trucks such as the Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta and Ford Focus. Picture apart, this is still one of the very best subcompacts on the marketplace.