The Toyota Corolla (E160) is the eleventh generation of the Toyota Corolla that is sold in Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Singapore and Sri Lanka. For international markets, the larger and substantially different Corolla (E170/E180) is offered instead. The E160 derives from the Toyota B platform, unlike the E170/E180 based on the New MC platform.

Toyota Corolla (E160)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
ProductionMay 2012 – present (only fleet vehicle production since June 2019)[1]
AssemblyJapan: Ōhira, Miyagi (Miyagi Ohira plant)
Susono, Shizuoka (Higashi Fuji plant, Corolla Fielder and export models)[2]
DesignerHiroya Fujita (2010)[3]
Shinichi Yasui (1st and 2nd facelift: 2013 and 2015)[4]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon (Fielder)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota B platform
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,360 mm (171.7 in) (2012–2014)
4,400 mm (173.2 in) (2015–present)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,460–1,465 mm (57.5–57.7 in)
1,485 mm (58.5 in) (4WD)
1,475–1,500 mm (58.1–59.1 in) (Fielder)
Curb weight1,050–1,200 kg (2,315–2,646 lb)
1,105–1,135 kg (2,436–2,502 lb) (Fielder)
Chronology
PredecessorToyota Corolla (E140; narrow-body)
Toyota Belta (Japan)
SuccessorToyota Corolla (E210; narrow-body) (Japan)

As with the preceding E140 models, the sedan version of the E160 is named Corolla Axio in the Japanese market; wagons carry the Corolla Fielder designation.

The eleventh generation of the Corolla went on sale in Japan in May 2012.[5] Both are made by a Toyota subsidiary, Central Motors, in Miyagi prefecture, Japan.[6]

The Japanese market Corolla (Axio) is shorter in length and narrower in width, and engines are kept below 2.0-liters, so as to be in compliance with Japanese Government dimension regulations so that Japanese buyers have a reduced road tax.

Trim levels available for the Axio are Luxel (later replaced by WXB), G, and X. This is also true for the Corolla Fielder (wagon variant), although the Fielder also includes a 1.8S and a 1.8S AeroTourer WXB (later replaced by 1.8S WXB) trim.

Toyota released hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon for the Japanese market in August 2013. Both cars are equipped with a 1.5-liter hybrid system similar to the one used in the Toyota Prius c, with a fuel efficiency of 3.03 L/100 km (93.2 mpg‑imp; 77.6 mpg‑US) under the JC08 test cycle.[7]

The Mitsuoka Ryugi sedan and wagon for the Japanese market was based on the E160.[8]

Engines edit

Grade, Model (code) Displacement, Type (code) Power, Torque Transmission
1.8S (ZRE162; Fielder only) 1,797 cc (1.8 L) I4 (2ZR-FE) 140 PS (103 kW) at 6200 rpm, 173 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm Super CVT-i with 7-speed sports sequential shiftmatic with CVT sport mode
Hybrid (NKE165) 1,496 cc (1.5 L) I4 (1NZ-FXE) 74 PS (54 kW) at 4800 rpm, 111 N⋅m (82 lb⋅ft) at 3600-4400 rpm E-CVT
LUXEL (NZE161) 1,496 cc (1.5 L) I4 (1NZ-FE) 110 PS (81 kW) at 6000 rpm, 136 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 4800 rpm Super CVT-i
1.5 G / X (NZE161) 1,496 cc (1.5 L) I4 (1NZ-FE) 110 PS (81 kW) at 6000 rpm, 138 N⋅m (102 lb⋅ft) at 4400 rpm Super CVT-i / 5-speed manual
1.3X (NRE160; Axio only) 1,329 cc (1.3 L) I4 (1NR-FE) 95 PS (70 kW) at 6000 rpm, 121 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm Super CVT-i

[9][10]

Markets edit

Hong Kong edit

In Hong Kong, the Corolla was based on the Japanese market model,[11] initially available with the 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine in Advantage and Luxury trim levels.[12] The smaller 1.5 L engine and car size contributes to a lower vehicle license levy.

In April 2015, Toyota in Hong Kong released the facelift model with the 1.5-liter 2NR-FKE engine in Luxury and Super Luxury trim levels.[13][14]

The Corolla sold in Hong Kong is made in Japan, although it does vary from the Japanese market model with minor revisions to the interior, such as the inclusion of the tachometer and automatic climate air conditioning control in the Super Luxury variant.

New Zealand edit

The wagon is also sold in New Zealand, aimed primarily at business and fleet customers. Available solely in GX trim, it includes a tachometer, but otherwise is very similar to the Japanese model wagon. Manual transmission and CVT are both available.[15] Toyota New Zealand released the facelift model in July 2015.[16][17]

Singapore edit

The E160 Corolla sourced from Japan is also available in Singapore as the Corolla Axio in both petrol (X and G trims) and hybrid variants via imported dealerships.[18]

Bangladesh edit

The E160 Corolla sedan and station wagon sourced from Japan were available from 2013 in Bangladesh. It was available in X, G and WXB trims with 1.5 L petrol and hybrid variants via imported dealerships.[citation needed]

Facelift edit

In April 2015, Toyota released the facelift versions of the Corolla Axio and Corolla Fielder in Japan. This version featured a raised front bumper, revised headlamps with LED projector lens and grille, revised front fenders, revised tail lamps and "Toyota Safety Sense" collision avoidance system.

On 10 October 2017, Toyota released a second facelift to the Corolla Axio and Corolla Fielder in Japan. This version featured a revised front bumper and grille, an intelligent clearance sonar (parking support brake) and standard "Toyota Safety Sense".

The E160 Corolla was mainly replaced by the larger E210 Corolla in September 2019. However, it is still produced as a fleet vehicle as of 2022.[1] On 27 August 2019, the EX trim was announced, replacing the X trim, specializing in demand for business users. The engine lineup includes 1.5-liter petrol and 1.5-liter hybrid versions, with "Toyota Safety Sense" and a smart entry and start system as standard equipment, and all four color variations.

Gallery edit

Corolla Axio
Corolla Fielder

References edit

  1. ^ a b "【新型カローラ 今わかっていることすべて】令和のカローラは53年間守った5ナンバーをなぜ捨てたのか?" [New Corolla All that I know now]. Best Car Web (in Japanese). Japan. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Affiliates (Toyota wholly-owned subsidiaries)-Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc". Toyota. 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Hiroya Fujita, Chief Engineer for the 10th and 11th generation Corolla". Toyota Global Newsroom (Press release). 26 October 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Shinichi Yasui, Chief Engineer for the 10th and 11th generation Corolla". Toyota Global Newsroom (Press release). 27 October 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  5. ^ "TMC Launches Redesigned Corolla Series in Japan" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 11 May 2012. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Toyota launches new Corolla models". wltz.com. 11 May 2012. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  7. ^ Toyota News Japan (6 August 2013). "Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan". Green Car Congress. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  8. ^ Tatra87 (23 March 2020). "Future Classic: 2018 Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon – Hybrid In More Ways Than One". Curbside Classics. Retrieved 24 February 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Corolla Axio specs in Japan". Japan: Toyota. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  10. ^ "Corolla Fielder specs in Japan". Japan: Toyota. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  11. ^ "Toyota Corolla (NZE161R) leaflet" (PDF). Hong Kong: Toyota. January 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 August 2013.
  12. ^ "Toyota Corolla (NZE161R) specifications" (PDF). Hong Kong: Toyota. 31 January 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 August 2013.
  13. ^ "Toyota Corolla (NRE161R) leaflet" (PDF). Hong Kong: Toyota. April 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 April 2015.
  14. ^ "Toyota Corolla (NRE161R) specifications" (PDF). Hong Kong: Toyota. 21 April 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 April 2015.
  15. ^ "Toyota Corolla (NZE161R) wagon brochure" (PDF). New Zealand: Toyota. September 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 January 2013.
  16. ^ "Toyota Corolla hatches and wagons revamped". Stuff.co.nz. 10 June 2015. Archived from the original on 19 September 2017.
  17. ^ "Toyota Corolla (NRE161R) wagon brochure" (PDF). New Zealand: Toyota. September 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Toyota Corolla Axio(Parallel Imported)". Sgcarmart. Singapore. Retrieved 9 December 2022.

External links edit

Preceded by Toyota Corolla (E160)
2012–present
Succeeded by