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Volvo 360 GLE
VOLVO 360GLE - TJ 41
The next day, the case was adjourned because the Judge wasn't feeling well. I took advantage in that situation by giving a call to the salesman. In less than 5 minutes, he was right there...in front of my office with the brand new 360. He offered me a test drive which I couldn't refuse it.
Next? I was in the dealers office, signing forms and documents for the brand new car. I have to wait for one week because the car with silver color was not available in their stocks.
FACTS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT VOLVO 360 GLE
Volvo 360, Rear Wheel Drive compact car manufactured by Volvo in Netherlands 1982-1991.
3-door hatchback, Constructed 1982-1990, This is a later vintage with the new front and with the number plate relegated below the bumper (1985-Forward).
5-door hatchback, Constructed 1982-1991, This is a later vintage with the newer rear lights (Year models 1986 onwards).
4-door since, Constructed 1983-1989, This is an early vintage with the old taillights and turn signals on front fenders (model years between 1984-1985).
That was one fine day when a salesman visited my office. He sold cars. He came to my office hoping to see me without having an appointment. I was a bit busy that day. There was a contentious matter to be prepared seriously before going for a full trial the next day against a counsel from Kuala Lumpur. That was a civil action brought against my client for breach of contract. The Plaintiff were seeking for an order for Specific Performance under the contract. The case will be heard before the Honorable Judge of High Court of Malaya, Kuala Terengganu...Dato' Haji Wan Mohammad bin Wan Mustaffa (as he then was)...and known to many lawyers and practitioners as a strict and disciplined judge. If you did not well prepared for your case, you'll easily get screwed by him...not by your opponents!
So, the young salesman have to wait for hours to see me. Honestly...I really hated him at that time. My secretary already informed him that I was very busy and did not wish to see any client at that time...what more a car salesman!
But this stubborn young salesman has had his own sweet moments in my office, enjoying a comfortable air conditioned office whilst reading news papers and magazines located in the guest corner of the office. Maybe he had a nap too...
So the young salesman succeed in his first attempt to sell a car to me. When I stepped out of my room with the intent of refusing his offer, my eyes caught the brochures that he brought together with him. He asked me softly to take a look at the brochures first and asked my permission to leave them in my office. He said that it did not matter if I did not want to buy it. He then, left my office after shaking hands with me.
After he left, I took my time to read those brochures. It was about the brand new Volvo 360GLE, imported series. It was a beautiful car, smaller than the normal 240 or 244 series. Almost instantly, the car captured my heart.
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| a similar version of my 360 volvo |
The next day, the case was adjourned because the Judge wasn't feeling well. I took advantage in that situation by giving a call to the salesman. In less than 5 minutes, he was right there...in front of my office with the brand new 360. He offered me a test drive which I couldn't refuse it.
Next? I was in the dealers office, signing forms and documents for the brand new car. I have to wait for one week because the car with silver color was not available in their stocks.
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| cute car |
In less than a week later, the car was ready for me bearing registration number TJ 41. I have traded in my Toyota Corona as part of the down payment for the Volvo and retaining the old number 41. In Malaysia, exchanging the old numbers with new numbers involving old and new vehicles are allowed by the Road Traffic Department.
So, I drove the sleek and fast brand new imported 360 Volvo series which were rarely seen on the road those days. I felt very proud having driven it in my local town. It had a manual control sun roof too.
In less than 3 months, this car was involved in a terrific accident. I knocked down an electrical post after the car was out of control whilst exiting a sharp corner in a village called Merchang, Terengganu. The impact was so hard which has had broken the post in two pieces. Again, the car just like my first car (Toyota LE) was declared a total loss by the adjusters. Fortunately, like the first accident with the LE, I sustained no injury with the 360.
FACTS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT VOLVO 360 GLE
Volvo 360, Rear Wheel Drive compact car manufactured by Volvo in Netherlands 1982-1991.
History
Volvo 360 is the sportier and more luxurious version of the Volvo 340. It has a 2.0-liter Volvo Motor (B19/B200) With either Fuel Injection or carburetors, Depending on model. It replaced Volvo 340 the DLS and GLS implementations 1982. The basic model 360 GLS, (later 360GL) had 4 - or 5-speed manual transmission and 2.0-liter engine with carburetors while the sportier and more luxurious 360 GLT and GLE models have injection the same engine. In the end, all variants of Volvo 340 and 360 Lambda sensor and catalyst to all engines as standard to meet emissions standards.
GLT-model, performance model and competing with, among others Volkswagen Golf GTi. GLE models are luxury models at launch 1984 was only with 4-door since body, But later also came with 3 - and 5-door hatchback. In the GLE model was, inter alia, central locking, alloy wheels, plush upholstery and power steering standard. Other options for an additional charge was, leather / leather seats, power windows front, electric / manual sunroof, fog lights (standard in GLT), metallic paint, air conditioning and alarm. Snikmodellen GLS / GL is more like the simpler Volvo 340 in its execution, but much of the above was an option even to the.
If you wanted a model with automatic transmission or smaller engine referred you to the cheaper 340 model. The infinitely variable belt driven transmission, Remjohan Never assembled at Volvo 360th All versions of a manual with VolvoTransmissions downloaded from 240Series.
Many Swedes also argues that the Volvo 360 is more "Volvo-rate" than Volvo 340 because it has a Volvo Motor instead of a Renault Engine and more equipment. Otherwise it is drivetrain similar to that in Volvo 340, That is, longitudinally installed engine in front, rear gearbox, built together with final drive and RWDAnd rear suspensions De Dion axle and leaf springs. The petrol tank was also placed in front rear axle, Next to the gearbox, and the spare wheel in the boot just as the early Volvo 340 with B19Engine.
Like Volvo 340 so was the Volvo 360 highly successful in rally and other motor sports. Neither Volvo 340 or 360 was promoted officially in the U.S....
| Volvo 360 | |
 Volvo 360 GLE | |
| Make | Volvo |
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| Manufacturing | 1982-1991 |
| Predecessor | Volvo 363 CS, Volvo 340 in sports performance |
| Succeeded | Volvo 440 GLT |
| Class | Golf Class |
| Bodywork | 4-d since, 3/5-d hatchback |
| Platform | Front engine, gearbox, rear, RWD |
| Motor | 4-cylinder in-line engine |
| Effect | 95-115 hp |
| Gearbox | 4/5-vxl manual |
| Wheelbase | 240 cm |
| Length | 432 cm |
| Width | 166 cm |
| Height | 144 cm |
| Weight | ca. 1000 kg. |
| Fuel consumption | ca. 1.1-liter Combined (360GLS 2.0 with carburetors) |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 l |
| Related | Volvo 340, DAF/Volvo 66 |
| Similar | Ford Escort, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf, SAAB 600/Lancia Delta, Fiat Ritmo |
| Designer | Giovanni Michelotti |
Timeline
- 1982 Volvo 360 is launched as model year 1983 in form of a further development of Volvo 340 DLS / GLS with B19Engine and is in the same body variants, found at the beginning of injected sports model 360 GLT with 116 hp / DIN (B19E) and that simpler förgasarmodell 360 GLS with 95hk/DIN (B19A.
- 1984 Since the model is presented, which is 360 GLE with some luxury equipment and the injected B19E engine, minor upgrade, the shared windows in the front doors are made whole and side mirrors are moved / made of, air discharge C-pillar in 3-door models are removed.
- 1985 GLE package is now available in 3 - and 5-door variants, since the model is now in the basic GLS performance. GLS package is converted to GL.
- 1986 Facelift: Number plate is moved down below the bumper that grows slightly in size, B19A upgraded to B200K and B19E upgraded to B200E / F, catalyst becomes an option for this engine. GLE package aside.
- 1989 Since the model is based, a catalyst becomes standard and Carbureted of B200 engine (B200K) aside.
- 1990 3-door model of their service.
- 1991 5-door model of their service and the 300 series will be decommissioned and closed down.
Body Variations
3-door hatchback, Constructed 1982-1990, This is a later vintage with the new front and with the number plate relegated below the bumper (1985-Forward).
5-door hatchback, Constructed 1982-1991, This is a later vintage with the newer rear lights (Year models 1986 onwards).
4-door since, Constructed 1983-1989, This is an early vintage with the old taillights and turn signals on front fenders (model years between 1984-1985).
TOYOTA CORONA 1.8
| a similar look of Toyota Corona that I've owned last time |
TOYOTA CORONA 1.8 - TJ 41
It wasn't long for me to have a new car replacing the Toyota LE, TH 8155(the LE). This was because the LE had been declared as total loss and I have signed a declaration in favor of the Insurance Company surrendering all my rights and interests over the car.
In return, the Insurance Company paid me the consideration sum which enabled me to settle the balance owing to the finance company under the terms of a hirer-purchase agreement entered into between the finance and me for the LE. I still have some surplus which I have used it as the deposit for purchasing a brand new Toyota Corona 1.8...the second car of my life.
I love the car so much and it was a good competitor to a newly launched model from Ford which was called Ford Telstar 2.0 at that time. My car's registration number this time was TJ 41. I have to spend a little bit more money to book this number 41 for my car. The extra charges went to the account of the Malaysian Road Traffic Department for the registration of any booked numbers.
When I was married with my wife Kakmie on 21st February, 1985 I still used the car for our wedding purposes...inclusive of for honeymoon too. This car was really good to me. The pick up, the stability and the performance of the car were fantastic within its own class. I have had comfortable and pleasant drives with this car and I have satisfied with its performance during my use.
However, I was just like other young executives today, will become very easy to change the car when seeing a better car for sale..doesn't matter whether it was brand new or a second hand one.
So...I sold this beautiful and accident free TJ 41 Toyota Corona 1.8 just because of being introduced with a new Volvo 360GLE by a salesman...
The Facts That You Might Want To Know About Toyota Corona
The Toyota Corona (Japanese: トヨタ・コロナ) is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota between 1957 and 2002. Traditionally, the competitor from Nissan was the Nissan Bluebird. The word Corona is Latin for "crown".
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
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| Also called | Toyota Tiara |
| Production | 1957–2002 |
| Successor | Toyota Premio (Japan) Toyota Avensis (Europe) Toyota Camry (North America, rest of Asia, Australia & New Zealand) |
| Class | Europe: Large family car United States: 1957–1983: Compact 1983–2000: Mid-size car |
| Platform | T series |
| Related | Toyota Carina |
The Corona became massively successful in export markets: confusion easily arises because Toyota (like Volkswagen with their Passat and Mitsubishi with their Colt) applied model names inconsistently in different places.
Following the 1969 parallel introduction of the Corona Mark II (which in certain markets mutated into the Cressida in 1973) there were disparate models sharing the Corona name. As time went by, models branded in much of Asia as Coronas turned up in European markets as Carinas, while ten years later in North America the Corona was successfully replaced by the larger Camry. In addition, because of the similarities in names, it is a very common mistake to confuse the Corona with the much smaller Toyota Corolla.
T10 Series
The first generation Corona was designed with parts from the previous generation Crown and Master, due to a major restyle and enlargement of that model. Many of the body panels were cut down from the Master that ceased production. Also available was the ST16/PT16 van versions. The 997 cc (60.8 cu in) OHV P series engine was used, but the regulations regarding taxis at the time were 910 cc (56 cu in).
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| Production | 1957–1959 |
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| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 995 cc (60.7 cu in) P engineStraight-4 997 cc (60.8 cu in) P engineStraight-4 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual transmission |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in (2,400.3 mm) |
| Length | 154 in (3,911.6 mm) |
| Width | 57.9 in (1,470.7 mm) |
| Height | 59.8 in (1,518.9 mm) |
| Curb weight | 960 kg (2,100 lb) |
| Related | Toyota Crown |
Dealers restricted the power for taxi vehicles. Due to the upgrade in dimensions of the Crown, Toyota needed to continue manufacturing a vehicle with similar size dimensions to the first Crown, primarily to be used for taxi usage. This vehicle saw the introduction of a monocoque chassis structure, and an independent front suspension using double wishbones. Due to the monocoque chassis, Toyota was able to produce a vehicle under 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). This series was only available as a four door sedan. Due to improvements introduced in 1959, this car was capable of traveling at 105 km/h (65 mph).
T20, T30 Series
The Tiara was a series of sedan models sold by Toyota Motor Corporation, as an export model of the Toyota Corona. It was introduced at a critical time for the company in North America. Their first flagship car, the Toyopet Crown, was unsuccessful in the US market, and was withdrawn, leaving only a single vehicle, the Land Cruiser. At the time, there was little market for an off-road vehicle like the Land Cruiser. The front end styling is reminiscent of the 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird.
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| Also called | Toyota 1900 Toyota Tiara |
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| Production | 1960—1964 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Port Melbourne, Australia (AMI) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 3-door station wagon 2-door pickup |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | PT20 / RT20L / RT26LG / RT30L |
| Engine | 1.0L (997cc) P 1.5L (1453cc)R 1.9L (1897cc) 3R |
| Transmission | 2-speed automatic transmission 3-speed manual transmission |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) |
| Length | 157.1 in (3,990 mm) |
| Width | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) |
| Height | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) |
| Curb weight | 980 kg (2,200 lb) sedan |
The Tiara was a series of sedan models sold by Toyota Motor Corporation, as an export model of the Toyota Corona. It was introduced at a critical time for the company in North America. Their first flagship car, the Toyopet Crown, was unsuccessful in the US market, and was withdrawn, leaving only a single vehicle, the Land Cruiser. At the time, there was little market for an off-road vehicle like the Land Cruiser. The front end styling is reminiscent of the 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird.
The Tiara was supposed to sell alongside the Crown, as a smaller companion. Introduced in 1960, the car was powered by a 1.0 L P series motor. In 1961, Toyota introduced a more powerful 1.5L R series motor, the same motor from the Crown; an even larger 1.9 L engine was added in 1964. Fortunately for Toyota, the problems with the Crown were not seen on the Tiara, and the lighter body (400 lb less than the Crown) was more sufficient for the R series engine.
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1962 Corona pickup |
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RT20 series Corona seda |
The Tiara station wagon was more popular for women. Many of the original brochures, feature only women in a dinner dress as well as playing golf. Nevertheless, it sold better and had a lot less mechanical problems. The Tiara ended up being the only sedan sold by Toyota in the USA until the reworked second-generation Crown appeared. By that time, the Tiara had been redesigned and given the Corona label from the Japanese domestic market.
A total of only 318 of these vehicles were sold in the US.
Two concept cars were shown at the 1963 Tokyo Motor Show - the Corona 1500S Convertible and the Corona 1900S Sporty Sedan. The Corona Sports Coupe was a concept car shown at the 1963 Tokyo Motor Show - it shared little with the Corona except the suspension and the name.
The Tiara was supposed to sell alongside the Crown, as a smaller companion. Introduced in 1960, the car was powered by a 1.0 L P series motor. In 1961, Toyota introduced a more powerful 1.5L R series motor, the same motor from the Crown; an even larger 1.9 L engine was added in 1964. Fortunately for Toyota, the problems with the Crown were not seen on the Tiara, and the lighter body (400 lb less than the Crown) was more sufficient for the R series engine.
The Tiara station wagon was more popular for women. Many of the original brochures, feature only women in a dinner dress as well as playing golf. Nevertheless, it sold better and had a lot less mechanical problems. The Tiara ended up being the only sedan sold by Toyota in the USA until the reworked second-generation Crown appeared. By that time, the Tiara had been redesigned and given the Corona label from the Japanese domestic market. A total of only 318 of these vehicles were sold in the US.
Two concept cars were shown at the 1963 Tokyo Motor Show - the Corona 1500S Convertible and the Corona 1900S Sporty Sedan. The Corona Sports Coupe was a concept car shown at the 1963 Tokyo Motor Show - it shared little with the Corona except the suspension and the name.
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| Production | Sep 1964—Jan 1970 |
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| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Shinjin Motor, Korea Christchurch, New Zealand Australian Motor Industries, Port Melbourne, Australia |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupe 3-door van 5-door station wagon 2-door pickup 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1,198 cc 2P OHV I4 1,350 cc 3P OHV I4 1,490 cc 2R OHV I4 1,587 cc 4R OHV I4 1,587 cc 12R OHV I4 1,591 cc 7R, 7R-B SOHC I4 1,897 cc 3R OHV I4 |
| Transmission | 2-speed automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual all-synchromesh |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Length | 4,110 mm (161.8 in) |
| Width | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) |
| Height | sedan 1,420 mm (55.9 in) coupe 54.1 in (1,374.1 mm) |
| Curb weight | sedan 2,140 lb (970 kg) coupe 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) |
The third generation was introduced September 1964, and was known in Japan for its range of body styles offered. Aside from the sedan, variants included a 2-door hardtop, a 3-door van, a 5-door station wagon, two pickup variants, one of which had an extended cab with a canopy, and a 5-door hatchback, which looked reminiscent of a Renault 16. The Corona appeared with a distinctly different appearance on the front of the vehicle, utilizing a slanted front and encompassing quad headlights within the boundaries of the grille.
Previous generations used a single, two-way headlight installed on top and separate from the grille. The Italian designer Battista Farina assisted in the appearance of the new Corona. A public demonstration of the new Corona's performance was done on the Meishin Expressway, where the new model was tested to 100,000 kilometres (62,137.1 mi), and was able to sustain speeds of 140 km/h (87 mph). The Corona was released one year after the debut of the Corona's traditional competitor, the Nissan Bluebird. Toyota introduced a smaller vehicle to address the market that needed a more fuel efficient vehicle, called the Toyota Corolla in March 1968. This allowed the Corona to increase in size and offer more passenger and cargo room over previous generations.
The Toyota automatic transmission, dubbed Toyoglide, was introduced on this version of the Corona. The 4R (12R in Australian Versions) engine that had a displacement of 1587 cc was equipped with a twin SU carburetor (Australian models with 12R engine had one double barrel Aisin downdraft carburetor), and was capable of 90 bhp (67 kW; 91 PS). Disc brakes were also introduced for the front wheels. Exports of this Corona proved popular in the USA and Europe, with increased engine performance and durability improvements over previous versions. In September 1967, Toyota was producing 80,000 cars, with 30,000 being the Corona.
This was the first Corona assembled in New Zealand, from February 1967 at Steel Brothers' Motor Assemblies in Christchurch.
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T80, T90 series
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| Production | Feb 1970[1]—July 1973[1] |
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| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1.5L I4 12R 1.6L I4 12R 1.7L I4 6R 2.0L I4 18R |
| Transmission | 2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mm (95.7 in) |
| Length | sedan 4,170 mm (164.2 in) wagon 176.4 in (4,480.6 mm) |
| Width | sedan 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wagon wood 63.4 in (1,610.4 mm) |
| Height | sedan 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wagon 56.3.1 in (1,430 mm) |
| Curb weight | sedan 945 kg (2,080 lb) wagon 2,770 lb (1,260 kg) |
In the United States, the 1970s were probably the Corona's high point, helped by the fuel crises of 1973 and 1979. Competition for sales continued from the Nissan Bluebird, and from a new competitor from the Mazda RX-2 in 1971, with an introduction to the USA in 1972.
The Corona pick-up was no longer manufactured due to the introduction of the Toyota Hilux in 1969. The RT-80 series Corona was introduced February 1970 and was a complete redesign, and was developed on a separate platform from the Toyota Corona Mark II, which became a larger, more comfortable and powerful car, where the Corona remained focused on fuel economy. Body styles were further reduced to a two door hardtop coupe, a four door sedan and station wagon.
The engine continued to use a OHV on base level vehicles, and SOHC on the two door coupes, and the engines used in the Mark II were shared with the Corona. Trim levels offered were the 1500DX, 1600DX and the 1600SL. A mild restyle appeared August 1972. Among the mechanical updates were electronic fuel injection installed on the 18R-E with a SOHC engine design that appeared in the two door coupe. The 18R-B had twin SU Carburetors, with an electronically controlled automatic transmission, labeled ECT. A performance oriented Corona sedan was introduced in 1970, called the Toyota Carina. The 2.0 litre engine appeared in the 2000SL and the 2000SR with fuel injection.
These models were assembled in New Zealand (by Steel's) and Australia (Australian Motor Industries or AMI). NZ models initially had a 1.5 litre OHV engine and four-speed manual and then the 6R 1.7 litre OHC engine. After the first facelift (new nose and tail, square instead of round instrument housings) for 1972, the 6R engine was again used. The 1973 facelift (another new grille) saw two models - 1.6 litre OHV with three-speed column-shift manual and bench front seat and 1.7 litre four-speed floor shift manual and high-back buckets. This version was badged 1700SE.
Australian cars used a 1.6 litre OHV engine and four-speed manual. Local content was much higher than the NZ cars with local instruments and heater which meant, surprisingly for the climate, there were no centre air vents.
A modified Corona was shown at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show as the Electronics Car. Based on the Corona Hardtop 1700SL, it showed many electronic innovations but was not put into production.
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T100, T110, T120 Series
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| Production | Aug 1973[1]—May 1979[1] |
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| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan |
| Body style | 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupe 4-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1.6 L I4 2T[5] 1.6 L I4 12T[5] 1.8 L I4 3T[5] 1.8 L I4 13T[5] 1.6 L I4 12R[1] 1.8 L I4 16R[1] 2.0 L I4 18R[1] 2.2 L I4 20R |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual W40 5-speed manual W50 |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | sedan 4,250 mm (167.3 in) wagon 176.4 in (4,480.6 mm) |
| Width | sedan 1,610 mm (63.4 in) wagon wood 63.4 in (1,610.4 mm) |
| Height | sedan 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wagon 56.3.1 in (1,430 mm) |
| Curb weight | sedan 1,090 kg (2,400 lb) wagon 2,770 lb (1,260 kg) |
August 31, 1973 saw the introduction of the Corona T100-Series, which continued to be built as 2-door and 4-door sedans, a 2-door hardtop coupe and a 4-door station wagon. Engines were 1.6 and 2.0 litres SOHC. In North America, the 20R 2.2 litre engine was used. The high performance 2000 GT Sedan and Hardtop Coupe with 18R-G twin cam engine were only offered in Japan. The two speed automatic was no longer offered. The face lift revised the hood and grille, and enlarged the tail lights. The Wagon featured wood panel body claddings. North American models had longer bumpers (hiding recoverable bumper shocks) to meet local 5 mph (8.0 km/h) impact standards; they gained standard radial tires in 1975. Side door impact upgrades were installed in all doors.
This series also saw the standard (on some models) Electro Sensor Panel which monitored fluid and bulb status. Some models had a shifter mounted on the steering column, which may have been Toyota's first serious attempt to compete with American brands like General Motors and Ford. Sales of the Corona continued to grow as a result of the 1973 oil crisis. The two door hardtop continued, with trim levels 1600GL, 1800SR and the 2000SR, with the coupe proving popular in the USA, but proved to be more popular in Japan.
The Corona saw a new competitors in both Japan, Europe and the USA from the Honda Accord in 1976, and the Subaru DL in 1974. The advantage the Honda and Subaru had over the Corona was that both vehicles were front wheel drive, while the Corona was rear wheel drive. In response to Honda's CVCC emissions, Toyota introduced "TTC-C" and "TTC-V" with a catalyst system. In Japan, the 12R-U engine was designed to run on LPG for taxi usage, starting in October 1975. The 18R-E engine with fuel injection that was used in the 2000SL and 2000SR discontinued production due to emission issues. In November 1975, the 1800 saw the removal of the twin carburetors due to emission regulations, which saw the discontinuation of the 1800SR coupe. June 1976 saw the installation of a catalyst system included with the TTC-C system.
January 1977 saw a minor appearance change to both the interior and exterior, with a revised grille.
New Zealand assembly began with 1.6 OHV, three-speed manual column shift and bench front seat and 1.8 litre 16R OHC four-speed manual bucket front seat options. Later, the 18R 2.0 litre OHC engine replaced the 1.8 and was also offered with a three-speed automatic, the first auto Corona in NZ. Australian models had the 18R from the start.
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T130 series
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| Production | Sep 1978—Apr 1983[1][6] |
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| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Altona, Victoria, Australia Thames, New Zealand |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupe 5-door liftback 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1,587 cc 12R OHV I4[1] 1,588 cc 2T OHV I4[6] 1,588 cc 12T OHV I4[6] 1,770 cc 3T OHV I4[1][6] 1,770 cc 13T OHV I4[6] 1,808 cc 16R SOHC I4[6] 1,892 cc 1X OHV I4 (Holden) 1,968 cc 18R SOHC I4[1][6] 1,968 cc 18R-G DOHC I4[7] 1,972 cc 21R SOHC I4[6] 1,994 cc 5R-LPG OHV I4[6] 2,189 cc 20R SOHC I4[7] 2,366 cc 22R SOHC I4 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed A40 automatic 4-speed A40D automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99.4 in) |
| Length | Sedan 4,490 mm (176.8 in) Liftback 176.8 in (4,490.7 mm) |
| Width | 1,655 mm (65.2 in) |
| Height | Sedan 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Liftback 53 in (1,346.2 mm) |
| Curb weight | Sedan 1,085 kg (2,390 lb) Liftback 2,559 lb (1,161 kg) |
Introduced in Japan in September 1978, the T130 series Corona adopted a boxier design over the outgoing T100/110/120 series. It maintained the standard front engine / rear wheel drive layout of all Coronas that preceded it. The T130 series was available in a wide range of body styles across various markets including a four-door Sedan, two-door hardtop coupe, four door wagon and new five-door liftback, which featured a 40:60 split fold rear seat.
All models featured Macpherson strut independent front suspension as well as a 4-link trailing arm rear suspension arrangement with a Panhard rod. Disc brakes were fitted as standard equipment on the front of all models. Rear disc brakes were fitted as standard on the 2000GT and 2000SL, which were not available to all international markets. Other models were fitted with rear drum brakes.
The T130 was the last Corona in the USA where Sedan, Wagon and Liftback were offered in Base and LE models. The Corona was replaced for the 1983 model year by the larger front wheel drive Camry sedan and four door hatchback in the USA. Internationally, the Camry outranks the Corona and the sportier Corona, called the Carina, due to its larger dimensions, and the Camry's front wheel drive platform, which competes with the Honda Accord, Nissan Auster and Mazda Capella.
The T130 series was manufactured with a wide range of engine and transmission combinations. 1.6 litre 12R, 2T (and associated 12T) and 2.0 litre 18R engines are the most common. Amongst other minors change, the 1.8 litre 3T / 13T engine was added in 1981 to replace the 1.6 litre 2T / 12T. The North American Corona shared the 2.2 litre 20R engine with the Celica. Emission regulations passed in 1978 were applied across the range of models offered. The 1.8L engine was equipped with electronic fuel injection as well as the 2.0L engine. In Japan the venerable 2.0L 18R-G was offered in the range-topping 2000GT, developing 101 kW (135 hp) at 5800 rpm.
Toyota Australia manufactured sedans and wagons using 1.9 L Holden Starfire engines, badged in Toyota engine terminology as the 1X, coupled with a 4 speed or optional 5 speed Borg-Warner 505. Toyota Australia also imported 4 door sedans and 5 door liftbacks fitted with a 2.0 litre 18R engine for the upmarket range.
New Zealand assembly started with a 1.6 litre OHV and three-speed manual with bench front seat and 1.8 litre 3T with a four-speed manual or three-speed auto. The 1.6 was soon changed to the newer 2T engine with four-speed manual and bucket front seats. Later in the run, Toyota NZ added locally assembled Liftback versions with the 1.8 litre engine and manual or automatic transmission. These models also had a standard radio and separate cassette deck - both were rare factory fittings in the country at the time. Production of the T130 ended in 1982, to be replaced by the new, modern T140 series.
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T140 series
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| Production | Jan 1982[1]—1989[citation needed] |
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| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Altona, Victoria, Australia Thames, New Zealand |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 4-door van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1.5 L 5K-J I4 1.5 L 3A-U I4 1.6 L 4A-GEU twincam I4 1.6 L 12T-J I4 1.8 L 3T-EU I4 1.8 L 3T-GTEU twincam turbo I4 1.8 L 2Y-PU LPG I4 1.8 L 1S-U I4 2.0 L 2S-C I4 2.0 L 18R-GEU twincam I4 2.4 L 22R-E 1.8 L 1C diesel I4 2.0 L 2C-II diesel I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 4,570 mm (179.9 in) |
| Width | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,165 kg (2,570 lb) |
| Related | Toyota Celica Toyota Carina |
The longest running Corona T140 series appeared as a rear wheel drive sedan, coupe or wagon which began production in Jan 1982[1] and continued manufacture by Toyota Australia until 1987, by which time the T150 series had already been released. The T140 series was also brought out in a diesel/LPG powered, high-roofed taxicab version which was particularly popular in Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore.
- 1982
1600 Standard, DX, GL, SL (82)4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe (standard only sedan) 88 hp (12T-U) rigid rear axle 4 speed gearbox (SL 5 speed) brakes: front disc, rear drum 1800 DX, GL, CX, LX, SL (82)4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 95 hp (13T-U) rigid rear axle 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear drum 1800 EFI SL, EFI SX4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 105 hp (3T-EU) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc 2000 CX4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 105 hp (21R-U) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc 2000 GT II, GT4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 135 hp (18R-GEU) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc.
- 1983 onwards
Standard, DX, GX4dr sedans 83 hp (3A-U) GX, EX4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 100 hp (1S-U) GT4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 130 hp (4A-GE) GT-T, GT-TR4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 160 hp (3T-GTEU). For the Australian Market, there were 2 models sold between 1984 and 1987: The ST141 with a 2-litre 2S-C and the RT142, fitted with a 2.4-litre fuel injected 22R-E. Both models were available in either sedan or station wagon (estate) body styles. Lower trim level vehicles such as the 'S' and 'CS' were fitted standard with a 4 speed manual transmission (optional 5 speed manual and 3/4 speed automatic). The higher trim levels were the 'CSX' and 'Avante' models.
For the Japanese market only, the 4-door wagon (called "Van") was available with a 1.5-litre 5K-J petrol engine, a 1.6-litre 12T-J petrol engine or a 1.8-litre 1C diesel engine. The petrol engines had either a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic gearbox but the diesel engine had a 5-speed manual gearbox. Some wagons had 4 doors but no rear seat.
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Taxi
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| Production | 1982.01—1998.04[8] |
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| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1.8 L 2Y-P LPG I4 1.8 L 1C diesel I4 2.0 L 2C diesel I4 |
| Width | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
The special bodied taxi version was a spinoff of the T140, used specially as taxicabs in Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Panama and Singapore. It was first introduced with the 1.8-litre 1C diesel engine in January 1982 (CT140). In September an 1.8-litre LPG version (YT140) was added to the lineup. In addition to getting a new rear end and a taller, more upright roof line for a more comfortable rear seat, alterations were also made to the headlights and grille. In December 1986 the car underwent a light facelift, and the diesel option was upgraded to the 2-litre 2C version (CT141).
The car was unavailable in the mainstream market. After November 1991, the diesel option was no longer available. Production only came to an end in April 1998. The car was popular initially, but lost popularity when the Comfort was introduced. Most countries have since replaced the CT141/YT140 with newer vehicles - Macau and Pakistan are among the few countries still using it on a regular basis.
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T150, T160 series
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| Also called | Toyota Carina II (Europe) |
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| Production | Jan 1983—Dec 1987 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Thames, New Zealand |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop 5-door liftback 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FF layout |
The Corona was eventually dropped in Australia in favor of the larger Camry, but in New Zealand, Toyota continued to offer versions of the Corona, assembled locally at Toyota's plant in Thames, New Zealand. Later, Toyota New Zealand followed Australia's lead and dropped the Corona, instead marketing the Australian-built Camry as its offering in the mid-size segment of the market.
T170 series
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| Also called | Toyota Carina II (Europe) |
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| Production | Dec 1987—May 1992 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Thames, New Zealand Jhongli, Taiwan[9] |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe 5-door liftback 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine | 1.5 L 3E OHC I4 (Van) 1.5 L 5A-F/5A-FE DOHC I4 1.6 L 4A-FE DOHC I4 1.8 L 1S-iLU DOHC I4 1.8 L 4S-FE DOHC I4 2.0 L 3S-FE DOHC I4 2.0 L 3S-GE DOHC I4 2.0 L 2C diesel I4 |
| Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
The Corona eventually faced competition from the smaller Toyota Carina as that model grew in size. Because of Japanese taxation laws, both models got to the maximum 1,700 mm (66.9 in) permitted for a lower tax bracket, and in the 1980s and early 1990s, they were the same size. A Corona coupé was spun off in the mid-1980s. It was based on the 4th Generation Celica notchback Coupe, but with fixed headlights instead of retractable.
The Corona T170 Series was launched in Japan in December 1987 which in 1988 became new Carina II in Europe.
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T190 series
Main article: Toyota Corona T190
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| Also called | Toyota Corona Exsior Toyota Corona Absolute Toyota Carina E |
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| Production | Mar 1992—1998 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan Burnaston, Derbyshire, England Thames, New Zealand Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door liftback 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout FF layout |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 3S-GE(GT-i) 2.0L I4 3S-FE 1.8L I4 4S-FE 1.8L I4 7A-FE 1.6L I4 2.0L I4 Diesel 2C |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Related | Toyota Caldina |
Introduced in March 1992 the new Corona made its European debut at Geneva Auto Show as Carina E, which replaced the Carina II. The Carina E was built at Toyota's factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom. The UK-produced Carina E was notorious for having some parts of slightly lower quality than the ones produced in Japan.
This generation of Corona was called Corona Absolute in Indonesia, or Corona Exsior in the Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan. Generally the Carina E was offered in XL and GL trim levels, but in UK they were marketed as S, GS, CD, and CDX. The high performance GT-i with 3S-GE engine was offered in small numbers in certain European countries.
The T190 is the last Corona for most export markets, trim levels are XL, GX, and GLi with 1.6, 1.8, or 2.0 litre four-cylinder engines. It was also sold in New Zealand, but not Australia. Engines were the same as the Toyota Carina E, except there was no diesel variant. The station wagon variant was a badge-engineered Toyota Caldina.
In the Philippines, the Corona was only available with the 2.0 litre I4 3S-FE engine throughout its production from 1993-1998. Early examples of the Corona T190 (ST191) looks similar to the 1992 Japanese spec model. It only has the 2.0 EX Saloon variant, with a choice of a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 1995 model has the facelifted exterior, having the front and rear bumpers with the black trim, and the standard 3 piece rear spoiler. The Exsior was introduced in 1996, this time with extended bumpers and red/amber taillights and garnish. Another variant of the Corona Exsior was the LE, which had genuine leather seats, faux dash wood panel, and electronic air purifier/ionizer as standard equipment. It was eventually replaced in 1998 with the Toyota Camry 2.2.
The five-door model was called the Corona SF in Japan, while the station wagon had become a separate line there, from 1993, called the Toyota Caldina. Production in Japan ended in 1995, but in Europe and South East Asia it lasted until 1997.
T210 series
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| Production | 1996—2001 |
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| Assembly | Toyota City, Japan |
| Successor | Toyota Premio |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 3S-FE 1.8L I4 7A-FE 1.6L I4 4A-FE 2.0L 87 hp (65 kW) I4 2C-T diesel until 1998 2.2L 92 hp (69 kW) I4 3C-T diesel 1998 onwards |
| Related | Toyota Caldina Toyota Carina |
A final eleventh generation was built between 1996 and 2001 for the Japanese home market, with one particular model called the Toyota Corona Premio that was spun off into an independent model called the Premio (coded ST210), and a related model called the Allion after 2001. The Corona Premio was offered as Base Premio, Premio E, and Premio G. Four-cylinder engine choices are 1.6 litre 4A-FE, 1.8 litre lean burn 7A-FE, and 2.0 litre 3S-FE. Diesel engines offered were 2.0 L 2C-T and later on replaced by more economical 2.2 L 3C-T. This is the last model using Corona name in Japan.
T220 series
| Layout | FF layout |
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The T220 was built as sedan, liftback, and wagon. Only the Wagon was sold in Japan as the Caldina. The Sedan and Liftback were mainly sold in Europe as Avensis, and the lower grade model for taxi called Corona. Four-cylinder engines for the Avensis is 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 gasoline, and diesel. The Corona Taxi has turbo diesel. In South America, the Avensis is renamed Corona and powered by 2.0 litre 3S-FE engine.
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