Images: Toyota E120.I Corolla (2001-04)
Released in December 2001, the Toyota E120 Series I (E120.I) Corolla was available as a five-door hatchback (‘Seca’), wagon or sedan. Initially manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Corolla was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The Corolla range initially consisted of four variants: the entry-level Ascent, mid-range Conquest, sports-themed Levin and range-topping Ultima… Read full Toyota E120 Corolla review
Images: Toyota E120.II Corolla (2004-07)
In June 2004, the E120 Series II (E120.II) Corolla hatchback and wagon models were released, with the sedans not following until August 2004. As part of the update, the range was expanded with the introduction of an Ascent Sport variant, though the Ultima hatchback was discontinued. The Toyota E120.II Corolla could be identified by its new front mask with a front lip spoiler, more aggressive front bumper, body-coloured radiator grille and twin-pocket headlamps; hatchback models also featured teardrop-style headlights and ‘crystal-look’ tail-lamps. From June 2005, Toyota’s dual-sourcing of the Corolla was discontinued, with all Corollas sold in Australia built in Japan.
