Toyota Corolla Hatch IV (E70) 1.6 (TE71) (73 Hp)

Overall Rating

7.5 / 10

Safety N/A / 5

Not Rated

Engine 3.5 / 5

Value 4.0 / 5

Performance 3.0 / 5

Comfort 3.0 / 5

People\'s Opinion 3.6 / 5

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)

Hatch IV (E70) Overview:

Toyota Corolla (Hatch IV (E70)). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.6 (TE71) (73 Hp) Verdict:

Performance Verdict

A solid, dependable engine offering adequate power for general driving, prioritizing reliability over sportiness.

Fuel Economy

Acceptable fuel economy for a 1.6L engine of its era, suitable for everyday use.

Best Use Case: Mixed Driving

Community Verdict

This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.

Allowed: 50% Neutral: 31% Issues: 19%

3.6 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 16 discussions

Read What Owners Say

👍 POSITIVE

2014 Corolla here, closing in on 120,000miles and the only repair I’ve had to make was during covid when mice ate some wires because my car sat in the driveway too long. If I’m being honest I’m painfully bored of the car at this point and on the verge of buying something much less practical but the corolla has been such a champ for me for 7+ years now.

👍 POSITIVE

It’s true. It’s like a rite of passage. I had a 98 rolla and drove that bitch to extinction. I did so much shit to it when I was younger, I abused it and it never let me down. I had doubts as to how far I’d feel like taking it but I drove that shit on hella road trips surprisingly. It was a good car, loyal. No issues ever. Just get the oil change and you good. I miss it, I’ll never forget when I w

😐 NEUTRAL

The corrolla is and always has been a car you buy because you don't really care. It's a car. It gets good gas mileage. It won't break down. It's safe. It's not aggressively ugly in any way. You can't point at anything that is "wrong" with it. It is a turkey and cheese sandwich on white bread and that's exactly what many people want.

😐 NEUTRAL

the corolla is a $30k car now?

👍 POSITIVE

I just read the article to see where the civic really gets the winning advantage over the corolla and there is no punch line lol Stupid article I rather the Corolla and not worry about the turbo problems 200,000 down the road Then again I would never buy a car and own for that long

👍 POSITIVE

I'll give it to Toyota that the Corolla looks much better this year. Much better.

👎 NEGATIVE

"Trust us, no one will look at your Corolla XSE and think "basic transportation." Everyone is always going to think Corollas are basic transportation.......

👎 NEGATIVE

ITT: Toyota's car literally never known for sportiness in the past 20 years is beaten by the car known for entry level sportiness for the past twenty+ years. Boy you can read these upvote trends just based on the fucking threads that come out like 2 days earlier. First it was the TOYOTA COROLLA IS THE WORST EUROPEAN SPORTS CAR thread, now it's this shit. Same thing happened with the transmissio

👎 NEGATIVE

Corolla's are one of the least joyful cars to drive. Absolutely hate those things. Had one as a loaner once and it was a newer one, 2018.......no, never again.

😐 NEUTRAL

The ultimate test of good maintenance and luck.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Exceptional reliability and durability, a hallmark of Toyota in this era.
• Practical and spacious interior for its class, especially the hatchback.
• Economical to run, particularly the diesel and smaller petrol engines.
• Simple, robust mechanicals make for easy maintenance and repair.

Cons:

• Performance is modest on most variants, with only the GT offering spirited driving.
• Safety features are very basic by modern standards, lacking advanced systems.
• Interior design and materials are utilitarian, lacking luxury or advanced features.
• Ride quality can be firm and noisy, especially on rougher roads.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatch III (E30, E40, E50, E60): 1976 - 1980).

General:
Brand:	Toyota
Model:	Corolla
Generation:	Hatch IV (E70)
Modification (Engine):	1.6 (TE71) (73 Hp)
Start of production:	1979
End of production:	1983
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Hatchback
Seats:	5
Doors:	3

Engine:
Power:	73 Hp Same horsepower
Engine Model/Code:	2T More details about the engine 2T
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:	3.8 l
Coolant:	7.7 l