Toyota Corolla |
Vehicle Overview |
Drive it and you'll know. Toyota’s all-time best selling car, just got infinitely better – not to mention classier, smarter, safer and sportier too. So much better, in fact, its moved up into a 'Class' all its own. Available in four exceptional models. The 2009 Corolla. The spirit of 'make things better' forged in steel. |
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Exterior |
It's a special feeling when you love everything about the car you drive. The excitement and intensity in the design, the sleek curves and sport-inspired lines. Go ahead, boast a little. |
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Body Rigidity
Corolla's foundation is a highly rigid body backed by strategic reinforcements. The benefit: a smoother ride, sharper handling and dramatic reductions in road noise and vibrations.
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Fit and Finish
Sometimes it's the smallest things that make the biggest difference. Like Corolla's exceedingly narrow body gaps – a testament to an attention to detail that marks every aspect of Corolla's construction.
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5M Impression: Corolla’s Design Team set out to create a vehicle that would only require a 5 metre test drive to convince customers that the compact car category had changed forever. From its dynamic lines and styling to a host of upscale amenities, Corolla impresses on every level. Take the 5 metre challenge and see for yourself.
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Smart Entry
Available only on Corolla LE, a Smart Entry system that enables doors to be unlocked with the key fob still in your pocket or purse – a level of technological convenience unmatched in the segment.
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Acoustic Windshield
Standard on S and XRS models: a Full Lower Skirt Package, Fog Lamps, Rear Spoiler, and for improved air management under the car, Sound Insulating Engine Covers.
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Body Kit
Standard on S and XRS models: a Full Lower Skirt Package, Fog Lamps, Rear Spoiler, and for improved air management under the car, Sound Insulating Engine Covers.
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XRS Extras
XRS expands on Corolla's road-hugging attitude with Black Rimmed Headlights, Side Mudguards, Rear Spoiler and Tailpipe Finisher with Diffuser.
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Wheels
Adding to Corolla's responsive handling is the wider track and larger wheels, including 15" on CE models, 16" Aluminum Alloys on LE and S models and low profile 17" wheels on XRS models.
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Interior |
Step inside and you’ll know that the 2009 Corolla sets a new standard for comfort and convenience – thanks to a wealth of features not generally found on a vehicle of this class – then raises the bar with each Trim Level. |
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Storage and Cargo
More room for people – more room for their things, including a 2-Tier Glove Box, available Overhead Console, Sliding Centre Console, available Rear Centre Armrest with Cupholders, and a 60:40 split/fold rear seat that can accommodate what doesn' t already fit into a truly large trunk.
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Intelligent Touches
Corolla is imbued with insightful thinking, like Cupholders with drain holes to handle spilled liquids, and an AUX Input located right beside a ‘no-pinch box’ custom-designed to hold your favorite portable devices so that wires are kept neat and tidy.
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Interior Design
Corolla’s interior is designed to increase the sense of spaciousness – most visible in the flow of the Instrument Panel – set off by elegant touches like the cool, calming trim and fabric colours.
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Rear Passenger Comfort
Rear passengers are not an after-thought on Corolla like they are on so many other Compact Sedans. There’s ample room for three. Wide, supportive seats. And an almost perfectly flat floor for greater leg comfort.
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Push Button Start
Corolla LE features the elegant simplicity and security of Push Button Start.
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Automatic Climate Control
Corolla LE boasts Automatic Climate Control. Select a temperature and let the system do the rest. No more manual adjustments required. All models feature a Cabin Air Filter that allows everyone to breathe easier.
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
All models boast a Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel as standard equipment that enables a driver to customize the driving position to suit individual height and body type.
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XRS Extras
XRS expands on Corolla's road-hugging attitude with Black Rimmed Headlights, Side Mudguards, Rear Spoiler and Tailpipe Finisher with Diffuser.
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Sport Seats
The Corolla XRS features Sport Seats for the driver and front passenger. Extra large bolsters hold the body even more firmly.
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Optitron Gauges
LE and XRS boast high-visibility Optitron Gauges. All models feature the convenience of a Multi-information Display.
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Entertainment System & controls
Move to your own beat. Standard Audio includes AM/FM/CD, MP3/WMA playback capability, Audio Auxiliary Input Jack, 4 Speakers and Satellite Antenna with Prewire. The LE adds two more Speakers. S and XRS bring Steering Wheel Audio Controls to the mix.
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Engine |
| One press of the gas pedal and you’ll know that you’re in for a different kind of ride – thanks to a choice of two technologically advanced powerplants. Both with the power to thrill and the intelligence to use resources wisely. Both designed for low maintenance and long life. The 2009 Corolla. Get a move on. |
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Dual VVT-i
1.8 Litre Engines features Dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence — which continuously varies both intake and exhaust valve timing to deliver more torque at low and medium speeds, enhanced output at higher speeds, greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
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Fuel Efficiency
Bigger and more powerful than ever, Corolla is also as fuel-efficient as ever thanks to its technologically advanced engines. In fact, with a combined fuel consumption rating of 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres, the 1.8 Litre automatic is one of the most efficient in its Segment. The 2.4 Litre automatic achieves a combined rating of 8.1 Litres per 100 kilometres.
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1.8 Litre
Corolla CE, LE and S sport a 1.8 Litre, 16 Valve, Dual Overhead Cam Engine generating 132 Horsepower and 128 Pound-feet of Torque – making it one of the most powerful engines in the segment.
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Transmission
Corolla CE, LE and S feature a Super Electronically Controlled 4-speed Automatic Transmission that delivers high response and a smooth shift feel. For those seeking a more intimate connection between driver and vehicle, CE and S Grades are available with a 5-speed Manual.
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2.4 Litre
For customers seeking an emotionally charged driving experience Corolla XRS features a new 2.4 Litre Engine equipped with VVT-i. Generating 158 Horsepower and 162 Pound-feet of Torque it turns the XRS into a true performance machine.
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Transmission
The XRS is available with a choice of Transmissions: a Super Electronically Controlled 5-speed Automatic with Sequential Shift; or a 5-speed Manual with a gear ratio optimized for engine performance at all driving speeds.
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Handling |
| Design, engineering and advanced technology converge to deliver a driving experience that puts Corolla ahead of any other Compact on the road – a difference that can be felt in the first 5 metres. |
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Brake Assist
Corolla pulls out all the stops with standard ABS, Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution.
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Control Assist
For better grip and to handle slippery situations, Traction Control and Vehicle Stability Control are available on the XRS Model.
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VSC-OFF
Corolla XRS also features a VSC-Off switch that can deactivate both TRAC and VSC to better handle situations where full engine power is needed at the wheels.
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Electric Power Steering
EPS is standard equipment on all models. Microprocessors control steering dynamics and driver effort based on a series of inputs including vehicle speed, wheel torque and turning rate – delivering more precise steering, ease of control, greater fuel economy and easier maintenance.
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Electric Throttle Control
ETC uses the Engine Control Module to control acceleration and deceleration for maximum fuel efficiency and more agile handling.
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Suspension
Up front, Corolla’s McPherson Strut assembly has been completely revised to reduce vibration and smooth out the ride. In the rear, Corolla features a new Torsion-beam Suspension System that is lighter, more compact and more rigid.
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Sport Strut Tower Brace
XRS models feature a Sport Strut Tower Brace that stiffens the vehicle frame and prevents the chassis from “flexing” in the corners for better suspension response and steering control.
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Saftey |
| Corolla has your best interests at heart – protecting and preserving what is most important at every turn. Think of it as an investment in your future. |
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Body Structure
In the event of collision, Corolla’s body structure has been refined and strategically reinforced to better absorb and channel crash energy around and away from the passenger cabin.
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Front Headlamps
Light distribution of the headlights, set on Lo Beam, has been dramatically improved casting a wider, longer beam and improving nighttime visibility.
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ABS
Anti-lock Braking System: Standard ABS helps prevent wheel lock-up during hard braking and provides greater control on slippery surfaces.
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EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution: Standard EBD dynamically adjusts brake force at each wheel according to vehicle speed and load.
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Brake Assist
Standard BA provides additional brake force during emergency braking.
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VSC
Vehicle Stability Control: VSC, available on the XRS, improves stability if a vehicle threatens to slip while cornering.
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TRAC
Traction Control: TRAC restrains wheel slip during start-up acceleration or on slippery surfaces. Standard on XRS.
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Airbags
Corolla protects with six standard airbags, including Dual-Stage Front, front and rear Side Curtain, and driver and front passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags.
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Active Restraint Headrest
In the event of a rear end collision, driver and front passenger Headrests automatically move up and forward to help reduce whiplash potential.
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