Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Toyota Corona Hatch (T19) 2.0 i 16V (133 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Corona:
The Toyota Corona is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota across eleven generations between 1957 and 2001. On launch, the Corona was Toyota's second-highest product in their range, just below the Crown. The Corona was marketed in the JDM at Toyota's Toyopet Store dealership channels, and the Corona was one of Toyota's first models exported to other global markets, followed by the smaller Toyota Corolla.
The Corona played a key role in Toyota's North American success. Having previously entered the North American passenger car market in 1957 as Toyopet, the company met little success, withdrawing in 1961. The company re-entered the North American market in June 1964, rebranded as Toyota, introducing its third-generation Corona with more modern technology and numerous standard features. Toyota advertised the car prominently, with the company's first television commercial featuring the Corona. The car was well received, winning the 1969 Road Test Import Car of the Year. The Corona helped boost U. S. sales of Toyota vehicles to more than 20,000 units in 1966 , making the company the third-best-selling import brand in the United States by 1967. In 2014, editors at Car and Driver called the Corona one of the best Toyotas ever made, arguing that Toyota survived long enough to thrive in America because of the Corona....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatch (T19) Overview:
Toyota Corona (Hatch (T19)). With 183 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1220 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 185 km/h. 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.
2.0 i 16V (133 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Stepping up to the 2.0L engine provides a noticeable boost in power and torque, making highway overtakes more confident and overall driving more relaxed, especially when fully loaded. It maintains Toyota's characteristic smoothness.
Fuel Economy
Offering a good balance between increased performance and fuel efficiency, the 2.0L trim provides a practical option. The stated 6.5 l/100 km (likely combined or extra-urban) is competitive for a 2.0L engine of its vintage.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability
- • Practical hatchback body style with ample space
- • Good fuel economy for its era, especially the 1.8L
- • Comfortable and predictable ride quality
- • Strong resale value (historically)
Cons:
- • Uninspired styling and interior design
- • Lack of modern safety features (by today's standards)
- • Not particularly engaging to drive
- • Interior plastics can feel dated
- • Limited availability of certain parts today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(EXiV: 1989 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corona |
| Generation: | Hatch (T19) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i 16V (133 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 133 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.6 Hp/l [15mm more] |
| Torque: | 183 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3S-FE More details about the engine 3S-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 6.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.2 kg/Hp, 109 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 150 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1220 |
| Max. weight: | 1495 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4520 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Width: | 1620 mm mm [70mm less] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [90mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
The hidden gems or the annoying flaws? Expose the truth about the Toyota Corona!