Images: Toyota E180.I Corolla hatch (2012-15)
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… Read full Toyota E180 Corolla hatchback review
Images: Toyota E180.II Corolla hatch (2015-18)
Released in Australia in June 2015, the E180 Series II (E180.II) Corolla introduced a revised range as the Levin SX and Levin ZR variants were renamed SX and ZR. The Corolla Ascent and Ascent Sport could be recognised by their more prominent front bumper, full-width lower grille, Toyota logo flanked by chrome ‘wings’ and new headlights clusters; the Ascent Sport also had a new design for its ten-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels. The Corolla SX and ZR were distinguished by their piano-black honeycomb mesh pattern for the upper grille, hexagonal lower grille flanked by sculpted bezels, new 17-inch alloy wheels with machined highlights and bodykit which included front, side and rear skirts and a roof-mounted rear spoiler.
Inside, the E180.II Corolla featured new audio systems and upgraded interiors which included new upholstery, a ‘cleaner’ design for the dash panel and centre console, new instrument gauges and satin chrome-plated ornaments.
