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Toyota Corolla IV (E70) 1.8 D (TE71) (58 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)
IV (E70) Overview:
Toyota Corolla (IV (E70)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 D (TE71) (58 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Very slow acceleration and limited top speed, but offers good low-end torque for utility and steady cruising.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for its era, especially on longer journeys, making it a very economical choice for high mileage.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability
- • Economical to run and maintain (especially 1.3L and diesel)
- • Simple, practical design and easy to repair
- • Good fuel efficiency for its time
- • Spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features by modern standards
- • Limited performance, especially with smaller engines
- • Dated technology and interior amenities
- • Susceptible to rust in older models if not maintained
- • Unrefined ride quality compared to modern vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Wagon IV (E70): 1982 - 1987).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corolla |
| Generation: | IV (E70) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 D (TE71) (58 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1983 |
| End of production: | 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1C More details about the engine 1C |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 7.3 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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