 | Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling models in the world--Corolla was introduced in Japan in 1966 and more than 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide by 2007. Toyota Corolla is a popular small sedan and offers a base CE, sporty S, luxury LE, and performance-oriented XRS models. All use a 1.8-liter 4-cyl engine. CE, S, and LE send 126 hp through 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmissions. The XRS has 164 hp and mandatory 6-speed manual, plus unique trim, sport suspension, and 16-inch wheels.
Currently, the Corolla is one of the most reliable cars on the road. Very economical and inexpensive to maintain. Holds value very well, very popular model; easy to sell. Front-wheel drive. Transversely mounted engine, disk brakes in the front, drums in the back almost on all models (only XRS model from 2005 offers all four disk brakes). ABS is available as an option, but rare to find. Parts are moderately priced. Very simple car; easy to service. Any independent garage can work on your Corolla. In NHTSA frontal-impact crash tests, the 2003-2008 Corolla scored 5 stars for the driver and front passenger. In frontal offset crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2003-2008 Corolla received "Good" overall rating. Two versions of engine are available, the 87 kW (116 bhp) 1.6 3ZZ-FE engine and the 100 kW (134 bhp) 1.8 1ZZ-FE engine, both with VVT-i technology, which incorporates "lift" and keeps the intake valves open longer for a more efficient burn, therefore resulting in more power.
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