Toyota Corolla E100

This Corolla was the seventh generation of Corolla that was produced by Toyota under the corolla brand. This car was imported in 1992 – 1995 for Indonesian market. In Indonesia this model was known as Great Corolla. Most people like this model at that time because this car was larger and heavier and even aerodynamic than their predecessor.

In Indonesia the most demanded is 4 door sedan models with 4A-FE or 4A-GE engine model, and even until now people still looking for this model and the price is quite higher compared to the their successor ( corolla E110). The differences between 4A-FE and 4A-GE engine are :

• 4A-FE — 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4 cylinder 16v DOHC 115 PS (113 hp/85 kW)

• 4A-GE — 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4 cylinder 20v DOHC VVT 160 PS (158 hp/118 kW)

4A-GE engine is usually modify to race competition purpose. Both of Engines may use manual or automatic transmission and build in fuel injection to replaced carburetor function. In 1992 – 1993 this car was imported use retractable mirror. In 1993, minor face lift and grill were change and not use retractable mirror. This condition maybe cause by Japan market recession and increasing yen.

Corolla E100 use front wheel drive with front engine, in automotive design called FF layout. There were six body style produce by Toyota, such as :

• 4door sedan

• 3door hatchback

• 5door hatchback

• 2door coupe

• 3door liftback

• 4door station wagon

In Indonesian market only available for 4 door sedan.This car was produced to fulfill Japan, Asia, north America, south America, Europe and Australia market.