The Toyota Corolla is one of the most successful products of the Japanese company Toyota. The car that was launched in its first version in 1966 became the best-selling car in the world from 1997 to 2020, with a total of about 40 million cars.
According to the statistics published by Toyota on its website, a Corolla is sold every 40 seconds, and 68% of the total cars sold since 1966 are still working until now, and it has produced 12 generations of the car since its first launch in 1966 until 2021, According to Toyota, Corolla sales represent 20% of its global sales.
Toyota Corolla 2022 specifications
the engine
Toyota Corolla 2022 specifications vary according to the countries that import them, but they are available with 3 main engines in the generation released in 2021;
The first engine comes with a capacity of 1600 cc, 3 cylinders, and generates a power of 119 horsepower, 154 Nm, with a 10-speed CVT sequential transmission, and a fuel consumption of 18.2 km / liter.
The second engine differs in terms of the nature of its work with a hybrid system (hybrid) between electricity and gasoline with a capacity of 1800 cc 4-cylinder engine, and generates a power of 121 horsepower, 142 Nm, and fuel consumption of 27.6 km / liter, and this car has a transmission speed Electronic, according to the Toyota dealer in Saudi Arabia.
Toyota Corolla 2022 available with 3 main engines (Toyota)
The third Corolla engine comes with a capacity of two thousand CC and 4 cylinders, and generates a power of 168 horsepower, 203 Nm, with a 10-speed CVT sequential transmission with manual control, and fuel consumption of 19.8 km / liter.
Corolla 2022 interior specifications
As mentioned earlier, the specifications may differ from one country to another depending on the requirements of each country and the authorized dealer in it, and the Toyota Corolla is available in 7 copies at the Toyota dealer in Saudi Arabia.
The standard version of the car is available with a 1600cc engine, electric side mirrors, 15-inch iron wheels, halogen headlights, electric front and rear windows, cloth seats, as well as keyless entry features "remote control". Front air conditioner with manual control, and rear air conditioner vent (cold only).
The car also has 4 airbags to protect against accidents: for the driver and front passenger, as well as front side airbags.
Specifications are gradually raised in the full version. Improvements from the same engine class;
In addition to the above, it contains 16-inch iron rims, rear parking sensors, and some exterior enhancements for the car.
Corolla specifications differ from one country to another depending on the requirements of each country and the authorized dealer (Toyota)
As for the interior specifications of the Corolla with the 1800 cc engine, it comes with 16-inch wheels, electric side mirrors in the color of the car, with manually foldable turn signals, with halogen headlights, electric front and rear windows, cloth seats, as well as keyless entry. remote control".
The Corolla Hybrid also comes with a 9-inch touch screen audio system with Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay system, with a rear camera, automatic front air conditioning, and manual rear air conditioning vent (cold only). Front, front side, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors.
The specification of the Corolla 2000cc engine comes with electric side mirrors, with turn signals, power folding, 17-inch aluminum wheels, front lights (LED), front fog lights (LED), daytime running lights (LED DRL), electric sunroof, And fabric seats, foldable rear seats, smart entry system with push-button to start or stop the engine.
It features a 9-inch touch-screen audio system with Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay system, with 6 speakers, a rear camera, automatic front air conditioning, manual rear air conditioning vent (cold only), steering wheel controls, and a wireless charger. Driver and front passenger airbags, and front side airbags.
Corolla 2022 prices in Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Corolla prices vary depending on its specifications and country, and what will be mentioned here are approximate prices.
The prices of the Corolla with a 1600 cc engine in the standard category start at about 68,000 Saudi riyals (equivalent to 18 thousand dollars or 282.750 Egyptian pounds), and the price varies according to the category and specifications.
Corolla prices start with the 1800cc hybrid engine at about 82,850 Saudi riyals (equivalent to 22,000 US dollars, or 346,915 Egyptian pounds).
The prices of the Corolla with the largest engine 2000 cc start at about 91,665 Saudi riyals (equivalent to 24,400 US dollars, or 383,324 Egyptian pounds).
Latest Version: Corolla Cross 2022
Toyota was not satisfied with its distinctive Corolla car until it produced a new version of it bearing the four-wheel drive “Corolla Cross”, which it launched in 2021, and the new car came with two engines: the first 1.8-liter gasoline, with 140 horsepower and 175 Nm torque, with a front-wheel drive version of which a hybrid system version is available. Of gasoline and electricity, and the second is a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with 169 horsepower and 151 Nm of torque, with rear-wheel drive.
Toyota launched a new version of the four-wheel drive Corolla called "Corolla Cross" (Toyota)
INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS
The car comes with a spacious area that can accommodate 5 passengers, including the driver, and one of the versions is available, including leather seats, and it comes with an audio system with an 8-inch multimedia touch screen with 6 speakers, front air conditioning with automatic control, and rear air conditioning vents.
The car is also available with Apple CarPlay, “Eco-Normal-Sport” driving modes control system with a zippered boot lid in the “XLE” grade, a 7-inch infotainment system screen and a leather-wrapped steering wheel in the top grade.
Several active safety and driver assistance systems are also available in the car, which vary according to the segment, and include airbags (driver and front passenger + knee + side + curtain), rear parking sensors, rear camera, rear cross traffic alert and warning system. For blind spots, smart entry system with engine start button, cruise control.
Corolla Cross with drive modes control "Eco-Normal-Sport" (Toyota)
Corolla Cross prices
Prices for Corolla Cross with a 1800 CC Hybrid engine start at 83,650 Saudi riyals (equivalent to 22,300 US dollars or 350,335 Egyptian pounds).
The higher category of the same car also comes at a price of 89,470 Saudi riyals (equivalent to 23,849 US dollars or 374,670 Egyptian pounds).
The price of the Toyota Corolla Cross LTD Hybrid is 100,165 Saudi riyals (equivalent to 26,700 US dollars or 419,460 Egyptian pounds).
Corolla Cross is available in a front-wheel drive version and a hybrid system (Hybrid) from petrol and electric (Toyota)
The most famous old model of Corolla (2013-2019)
The 11th generation of the Corolla, which was produced between 2013 and 2019, is known for its significant changes in Toyota engines in general. The car returned to carrying a 1600 cc engine with 121 hp and 154 Nm of torque, and the 1300 cc engine was canceled.
The second category also came with a 1800 cc engine with a "hybrid" system, with a power of 121 hp and a torque of 154 Nm, with a two thousand cc engine with a capacity of 167 hp and a torque of 187 Nm.
The internal specifications of the ninth generation
The standard version of the car is available with a 1600cc engine, with 15-inch iron rims, halogen headlights "yellow", front and rear electric windows, cloth seats, key entry, front air conditioning with manual control and cool rear only, and it is equipped with an audio system that supports Bluetooth.
The Corolla 1800cc engine version also comes with 17-inch iron rims, white front lights (led), front and rear electric windows, leather seats, remote control entry, front air conditioning with automatic control and cool rear only, and it is equipped with a luxurious 6-speaker audio system Supports bluetooth.
The Corolla 2000 CC version features 17-inch aluminum wheels, luxurious leather seats with electrical adjustment, a modern 6-speaker audio system, multi-zone automatic air conditioning, electric front windows, white lighting (led), intelligent cruise control, and air pressure monitoring system Tires.
Toyota Corolla history since 1966
The first generation of the car was released in 1966, and it invaded the market until 1970, and it was presented in two versions: the first with 4 doors, and the second with a sporty appearance with only two doors.
As for the second generation of Toyota Corolla, it was launched at the end of 1974 and lasted 4 years, with an updated version of the previous generation that provided a greater level of comfort than its predecessor, and with a sport version that was a competition among sports cars of the same category at that time.
As for the third generation 1974-1979, it faced difficulties regarding European standards related to reducing emissions at the beginning, but Toyota was able to overcome that, and produced cars conforming to European specifications, and the fourth generation 1979-1983 came with a diesel engine for the first time with a capacity of 1800 cc.
The fifth generation 1983-1987 is one of the most important generations of Corolla;
Benefiting from the overwhelming sporting success achieved by the car in rally racing in the 1983 Rack Rally, this generation was distinguished by the introduction of the Toyota Corolla rear-wheel drive system for the first time, and the development of the car continued after that in the sixth generation 1987-1991.
Toyota produced 12 generations of Corolla (Al Jazeera)
The seventh generation 1991-1995 saw improvements in small details, while the eighth generation Toyota Corolla 1995-2000 was distinguished by its preservation of the environment and reduced emissions rates, and after this update, Corolla became the best-selling car in Japan.
Corolla Premium Generation (2000-2006)
As for the ninth generation 2000-2006, it was distinguished by its design that was carried out in Europe, while Toyota greatly celebrated the tenth generation 2006-2013, whose launch coincided with the 40th birthday of Corolla, and this generation carried a new design adopted by Corolla in its versions in general.
The 11th generation issued in 2013-2019 contained many distinctive specifications in security and safety, while the 12th generation issued in 2019 so far carried a new building base called “GAC”, along with better technology and stronger security and safety rates.
Toyota Corolla topped car sales in the world in the first half of 2020, selling more than 413,000 cars, but this number is a 14.5% decline from the sales proceeds the previous year, which is due to the economic recession and the closure that most countries of the world witnessed due to Corona virus spread.