Toyota Corolla Hatch IX (E120, E130) 1.8 i 16V T-Sport (192 Hp)


Overall Rating

8.2 / 10
Safety 4.0 / 5
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Performance N/A / 5
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Comfort N/A / 5
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People\'s Opinion 4.6 / 5

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)

Hatch IX (E120, E130) Overview:

Toyota Corolla (Hatch IX (E120, E130)). With 180 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1210 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.4 s). The top speed reaches 225 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.

1.8 i 16V T-Sport (192 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 9 stars

Performance Verdict

The performance king of the lineup, offering exhilarating acceleration and a high-revving character for enthusiasts.

Fuel Economy

Least economical due to its high-performance nature, but acceptable for a hot hatch.

Best Use Case: Enthusiast / Performance Driving

reddit Community Verdict

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4.6 / 5

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Read What Owners Say
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Stay away from the S2K it has probably been beat to shit by all its owners. Now, if it was one person owned, then that's a different conversation. With that many owners it was probably driven hard, and when they got bored with it, it was dumped to someone else. If the corolla is paid off I would keep it. If you can sell it and make a profit plus buy the Lexus only due to your safety concerns wit
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2014 Corolla here, closing in on 120,000miles and the only repair I’ve had to make was during covid when mice ate some wires because my car sat in the driveway too long. If I’m being honest I’m painfully bored of the car at this point and on the verge of buying something much less practical but the corolla has been such a champ for me for 7+ years now.
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It’s true. It’s like a rite of passage. I had a 98 rolla and drove that bitch to extinction. I did so much shit to it when I was younger, I abused it and it never let me down. I had doubts as to how far I’d feel like taking it but I drove that shit on hella road trips surprisingly. It was a good car, loyal. No issues ever. Just get the oil change and you good. I miss it, I’ll never forget when I w
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This is my first manual car and what I learned on, I love the positioning of the knob it feels natural to me
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I also looked at your link which is a solid deal. Just a little comparison with 93000 miles, 1 owner, clean title and a little bit of paint damage I paid 6k for my car which leaves me with a lot of extra money for subs, head units and any other aftermarket part I wanna put on


Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Exceptional reliability and durability
  • • Practical and spacious interior for its class
  • • Wide range of efficient and capable engines
  • • Comfortable ride quality
  • • Good fuel economy on diesel variants

Cons:

  • • Interior design can be somewhat bland
  • • Some petrol engines lack excitement (excluding T-Sport)
  • • Automatic transmission can feel dated
  • • Safety features are basic by modern standards

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Fielder IX: 2000 - October, 2007).

General:
Brand:Toyota
Model:Corolla
Generation:Hatch IX (E120, E130)
Modification (Engine):1.8 i 16V T-Sport (192 Hp)
Start of production:2001
End of production:2006
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:192 Hp @ 7800 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:106.9 Hp/l [205mm less]
Torque:180 Nm @ 6800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:2ZZ-GE More details about the engine 2ZZ-GE
Engine displacement:1796
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:4.4 l
Coolant:6.7 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:82 mm mm
Piston Stroke:85 mm mm
Compression ratio:11.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.7 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:8.4 sec
Maximum speed:225 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:6.3 kg/Hp, 158.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6.7 kg/Nm, 148.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:8 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1210
Max. weight:1655
Max load:445
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:960 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:289 l
Fuel tank capacity:55 l
Size:
Length:4180 mm mm [205mm less]
Width:1710 mm mm [15mm more]
Height:1475 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2600 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1480 mm
Rear (Back) track:1460 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears6
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size195/55 R16
Front suspensionSpring Strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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