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Toyota Corolla Fielder IX 1.8i (136 Hp) Auromatic
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Toyota Corolla:
The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla has been the world's best-selling automobile nameplate of all time since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Fielder IX Overview:
Toyota Corolla (Fielder IX). With 171 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1090 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8i (136 Hp) Auromatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power and refinement for the segment, providing more confident acceleration and highway cruising ability than the 1.5i. The automatic transmission is smooth.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for a 1.8L petrol engine of its era, slightly less efficient than the 1.5i but a good compromise for the added power.
Community Verdict
This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.
2.2 / 5
Based on AI analysis of 23 discussions
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Practical and spacious station wagon body style
- • Good fuel economy across petrol and diesel engines
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- • Low maintenance costs and readily available parts
Cons:
- • Uninspired styling and interior design
- • Modest performance, especially with the diesel and smaller petrol engines
- • Basic interior features compared to some rivals
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
- • Older automatic transmissions can feel sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Compact VIII (E110): 1998 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corolla |
| Generation: | Fielder IX |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i (136 Hp) Auromatic |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | October, 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.8 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 171 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1ZZ-FE More details about the engine 1ZZ-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1794 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.7 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8 kg/Hp, 124.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 156.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1090 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4385 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1475 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1490 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 175/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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