Toyota Corolla 2001

Toyota Corolla 2001: Toyota attempts to make its front-drive Corolla more appealing to young purchasers by providing it a face-lift and also a sporty S version. The subcompact Corolla sedan obtained an early get on the design year when sales of '01 models began in May 2000.

The S design fits between the base CE and also the upscale LE. In 2014's most affordable model, the VE, is gone.

Chevrolet offers a clone of the Corolla as the Prizm, which has various styling however makes use of the same front-drive platform and also mechanical parts. Both are developed at a plant both firms share in California. Some Corollas offered in the United States also are built in Ontario, Canada.

Toyota's existing strategies call for the Corolla to be redesigned for the 2003 version year, when it is expected to get even more vibrant styling.


Toyota Corolla 2001


Outside

This year's new look includes a new front fascia, multireflector halogen headlamps, a reduced front bumper and also chrome trim, and new taillights. The new S model includes color-keyed side moldings, grille and also rear mudguards.

The Corolla is 174 inches long-- about an inch much shorter than the Honda Civic or Ford Emphasis.

Inside

The Corolla's conventional tools is sexy compared to some rivals. Air conditioning and also power windows, locks and mirrors are optional even on the top-of-the-line LE, which is the only version that comes with a conventional cassette player.

All designs seat 5. The S and LE come with a remote trunk launch and a 60/40 split rear seat that increases the trunk's cargo capability to 12.1 cubic feet.

Under the Hood

All models make use of a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 125 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission is standard across the board. A three-speed automatic is optional on the CE, and a four-speed automated is optional on the S and LE.

Safety and security

Side-impact air bags are optional on all three designs, and also antilock brakes are optional on the S as well as LE. Toyota says the bumpers could stand up to a 5-mph accident without damage-- a case some bigger cars and even some trucks can not make.

Driving Perceptions

The Corolla is among the blue-chip models in the small-car section, using a remarkable blend of economy, improvement, dependability and resilience that is hard to defeat. The engine delivers snappy acceleration, the flight is smooth, and also the Corolla is quieter compared to several bigger cars.

Conservative designing and a dull image, nevertheless, have steered young purchasers far from the Corolla to cars and trucks such as the Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta and also Ford Emphasis. Image aside, this is still one of the best subcompacts on the marketplace.