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Toyota Corolla Ceres 1.5i (105 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Corolla:
The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla has been the world's best-selling automobile nameplate of all time since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Ceres Overview:
Toyota Corolla (Ceres). With 127 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Corolla Ceres was primarily a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle and was not tested by Euro NCAP, which began its operations in 1997. Safety standards of the early 90s were significantly different from modern vehicles.
1.5i (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Basic but reliable performance. The manual gearbox makes the 105 hp feel more responsive than the automatic counterpart.
Fuel Economy
Outstanding fuel economy, making it a very cost-effective option for daily commuting and city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Excellent fuel economy across the engine range
- • Unique and stylish hardtop sedan design
- • Comfortable ride for its class
- • Affordable to maintain and run
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially with automatic transmissions
- • Limited availability outside of Japan (JDM model)
- • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Interior can feel basic by today's standards
- • Rear drum brakes on some trims
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Levin: 1991 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corolla |
| Generation: | Ceres |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 127 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 5A-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 5A-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1497 |
| 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 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 87 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4365 mm mm [90mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1315 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2465 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13; 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 13; 14 |
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