Review: Toyota XP10.I Echo (1999-02) Overview Released in October 1999, the Toyota XP10 Series I (XP10.I) Echo was available as a three- or five-door hatchback or sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Echo was initially available with 1.3-litre four-cylinder engines for the hatchbacks and 1.5-litre engines for the sedans. In March 2001, however, the […]
Author: Stephen Tomlinson
Review: Toyota FJ Cruiser (2011-16)
Overview Released in March 2011, the Toyota FJ Cruiser was a five-seat SUV with rearward opening back doors. Manufactured in Japan by Hino Motors, the FJ Cruiser was powered by a 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the FJ Cruiser’s part-time four-wheel drive system utilised a two speed […]
Review: Toyota E210 Corolla Hybrid (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in August 2018, the Toyota E210 Corolla Hybrid was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Miyagi, Japan, the front-wheel drive Toyota E210 Corolla Hybrid was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). As per the table below, the E210 Corolla Hybrid hatchback range […]
Review: Toyota E180 Corolla hatch (2012-18)
Review: Toyota E180.I Corolla hatch (2012-15) Overview Released in October 2012, the Toyota E180 Corolla was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Miyagi, Japan, the front-wheel drive E180 Corolla was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and available in Ascent, Ascent Sport, Levin SX and Levin ZR variants. 2ZR-FE engine The 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE four-cylinder […]
Review: Toyota E210 Corolla Sedan (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in November 2019, the Toyota E210 Corolla Sedan was a small, front-wheel drive vehicle. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine, the Toyota E210 Corolla Sedan range consisted of Ascent Sport, SX and ZR variants (see table below) and was available with six-speed manual or continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Please note that […]
Review: Toyota E180 Corolla Hybrid (2016-18)
Overview Officially released in Australia in June 2016, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Corolla Hybrid had the same powertrain as the Toyota XW30 Prius , i.e. Toyota’s 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine and a permanent magnet AC electric motor which drew power from nickel-metal hydride […]
Review: Toyota E170 Corolla sedan (2013-19)
Review: Toyota E170.I Corolla sedan (2013-16) Overview Released in December 2013, the Toyota E170 Series I E170.I) Corolla was a small, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Chachoengsao, Thailand, the Toyota Corolla sedan was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and available in Ascent, SX and ZR variants. 2ZR-FE engine The 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE four-cylinder petrol […]
Review: Toyota E120 Corolla (2001-07)
Review: Toyota E120.I Corolla (2001-04) Overview 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. […]
Review: Toyota E150 Corolla (2007-12)
Review: Toyota E150.I Corolla (2007-10) Overview Released in May 2007, the E150 Series I (E150.I) Corolla was available as a sedan or five-door hatchback, with all models powered by 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engines. Initially, the Corolla sedan range consisted of the Ascent, Conquest and Ultima variants, while the Corolla hatchback range consisted of the Ascent, […]
Review: Toyota E100 Corolla (1994-99)
Review: Toyota E100.I Corolla (1994-96) Overview Released in September 1994, the E100 Series I (E100.I) Corolla was available as a small five-door liftback or sedan. Manufactured in Australia, the E100 Corolla was available with either 1.6- or 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engines; transmission choices consisted of a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual. Furthermore, the E100.I Corolla […]