SEMA: 2009 Corolla

[Rex Raider]

Pics from Autoblog:






The one above is the "SEMA" one. The regular for everybody one will have pics soon. They were on Autoweek, and quickly disappeared.

[camaro_freak]

whoops! Somebody at Autoweek is in trouble ahahahaha

this doesn't look to bad really

looks like a Yaris and a Camry had offspring that actually turned out better than both of them design wise... granted the production version will be wimp-i-fied I'm sure

[Squachy]

The new Corolla is pretty much the Aussie Corolla sedan, which has been out for a few months already.........

The new Matrix is a different story, its become more hatch than tall wagon.

[Rex Raider]

Here they are:

[GMusa]

It looks like a cross between a Camry and some a Lexus! Pathetic!

[Phoenix]

It looks good. First Toyota I have ever said that about. Who's with me?

EDIT: After seeing the new pics, the back end is not that great and the interior looks like something out of GM (not good).

[Carver]

The SEMA car looks (from the little that we've seen) to be somewhat respectable. Of course, take away the bling, side skirts, and other aggressive bodywork you you'll wind up with another blandmobile.

[osv_alero]

Bland. The only flavor to the car is the added SEMA stuff.

Typical toyota, and it probably includes engines that sludge, transmissions that fail and a list of recalls as standard equipment.

[SuperSS27]

Polishing a turd comes to mind...

[jkr2106]

I think it looks pretty good. The front and rear look nice, but the profile is a little wierd IMO. And by golly its huge! First Honda going fullsize, now this Corolla must be pushing midsize...

[Rex Raider]

At least we know it won't have a failing tailgate.

Rumor has it getting the 1.8l it has now, enhanced, for the base model, and the 2.4l from the Camry 4-cylinder in the LE and XRS models

[Squachy]

Originally Posted by jkr2106

I think it looks pretty good. The front and rear look nice, but the profile is a little wierd IMO. And by golly its huge! First Honda going fullsize, now this Corolla must be pushing midsize...

Looks almost exactly the same as the current corolla profile sans the door mouldings.

From what little i can see, looks like it has front seat heaters, nav option (with voice), ipod jack, no push button start though.

[Rex Raider]

Toyota unveils all-new, 10th generation 2009 Corolla at 2007 SEMA Show

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 /CNW/ - The all-new 10th generation Toyota Corolla was
unveiled at a press conference today during the 2007 Specialty Equipment
Market Association (SEMA) Show.
Originally launched in Japan in 1966, the Corolla first arrived in North
America in 1968 to instant success. For nearly four decades, Corolla has been
synonymous with Toyota quality, style and value. Since 1988, the ever-popular
Corolla has been manufactured right here at home at the Toyota Motor
Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) facilities in Cambridge, Ontario. To date, over 2
million Corollas have since been built at TMMC, while more than 1 million have
been sold in Canada.
"Almost 20 years after the first Corolla rolled off the line at TMMC, the
new 2009 Corolla marks the beginning of a new generation of quality and value
for which the brand has long been known," said Tony Wearing, Managing Director
of Toyota Canada Inc. "The strong, new identity of the tenth-generation
Corolla will continue to strike a chord with Canadians."
The 2009 Corolla compact sedan offers an all-new body with a lean,
stylish shape, and it delivers increased interior and luggage room, more
power, two new engines and an all-new chassis and suspension.
The 2009 Corolla will come in four models - CE, LE, the sporty S, and the
performance-driven XRS.
The Corolla's wide, low profile was developed by Toyota Design in
collaboration with styling studios in Turin, Italy. Its foundation was set by
the search for a lower, sportier shape than that of the previous Corolla. That
search drove the decision to move the bottom of the A-pillar forward and the
bottom of the C-pillar back to increase the angle of the window glass and to
improve the Corolla's aerodynamic performance.
The standard body kit on S and XRS models helps to modify aerodynamics
and enhance the Corolla's sporty look - these include a front underbody
spoiler, fog lamps, rocker moldings, upper and lower rear spoilers, and for
improved air management under the car, sound insulating engine covers.
The 2009 Corolla's interior is sporty and distinctive - with
roomy-feeling comfort. While Corolla maintains the same headroom, legroom and
shoulder room as the previous model, it feels larger, thanks to a design that
enhances comfort and improves utility, usability and storage.
A variety of easy-to-reach storage spaces add convenience and usability
to the 2009 Corolla's interior. These include centre console side pockets, an
upper and lower glove box, front and rear door pockets that can hold water
bottles, and a console box with a large-capacity main tray and a smaller
accessory tray.
Available map lights that illuminate independently are supplied for both
driver and front passenger. And to aid ingress and egress, retractable
handgrips are supplied above each door opening.
The CE, LE and S models will be equipped with an all-new 1.8-litre
engine. The 16-valve, DOHC four-cylinder engine with Dual VVT-i (Variable
Valve Timing with intelligence), produces 132 hp at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of
torque at 4,400 rpm. A five-speed manual transmission is standard with the
1.8-litre engine, and a four-speed automatic Electronically Controlled
Transmission (ECT) will also be available.
For those who crave even more horsepower and torque, there is the
2.4-litre engine. This engine is completely redesigned for use in the new
Corolla XRS model. The 16-valve DOHC engine with VVT-i produces 158 hp at
6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 2.4-litre engine will be
paired with standard five-speed manual and optional five-speed automatic
transmissions.
Safety features on the all-new Corolla include standard driver and front
passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags and two-row side curtain
airbags. Front seats employ active headrests as standard equipment. When the
vehicle is struck from the rear, a cable-actuated mechanism in the active
headrest moves the headrest upward and forward to limit the movement of the
seat occupant's head. Toyota's Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is standard on
all models of the Corolla, and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is standard on
the XRS.
The all-new Corolla will be loaded with a comprehensive list of standard
performance and convenience features. All models will be equipped with a heavy
duty rear window defogger, a satellite-ready AM/FM/CD audio system with
MP3/WMA capability, auxiliary audio input jack, tilt and telescopic steering
wheel, 60/40 split folding rear seats, and much more.
The sporty S model will feature standard P205/55R16 tires with alloy
wheels and covers, colour-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers, fog lamps,
leather-wrapped steering wheel, coloured rear spoiler, tinted headlamp
housing, and a satellite-ready AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/WMA capability
and six speakers and steering wheel audio controls.
In addition to S model features, the XRS model adds P215/45R17 tires with
alloy wheels, VSC, stainless steel scuff plates, leather-trimmed shift lever
and knob, cruise control, front sport seats, a chrome exhaust tip and metallic
dash accents.
The all-new Corolla will reach Toyota dealerships in February 2008.


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2009 COROLLA PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
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POWERTRAINS
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1.8-litre four-cylinder engine
132 hp @ 6,000 rpm
128 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm
Five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions

2.4-litre four-cylinder engine
158 hp @ 6,000 rpm
162 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm
Five-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmissions

DIMENSIONS (inches)
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Overall Length: 4,540mm (178.7 inches)
Overall Width: 1,760mm (69.3 inches)
Overall Height: 1,465mm (57.7 inches)
Wheelbase: 2,600mm (102.4 inches)
Ground clearance: 135mm (5.3 inches) (XRS model)
147mm (5.8 inches) (Standard, S, LE, and XLE models)
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[Squachy]

Originally Posted by Rex Raider

At least we know it won't have a failing tailgate.

Rumor has it getting the 1.8l it has now, enhanced, for the base model, and the 2.4l from the Camry 4-cylinder in the LE and XRS models

Theres another website with lots of pics of the new corolla and matrix. the 1.8L i believe is the 2ZR (same as the xD) with Dual VVTI and confirming the 2.4L Camry mill option is that the other website has engine bay pics and the layout of one of the engines looks identical to the 2.4L Camry mill, but just with a different engine cover.

edit: Danged uplevel engine is typical 2.4L Camry weaksauce lol. My XRS will still be faster.

[SuchANiceGirl06]

This is one of the only current Toyotas that gives me the impression that the designers actually gave a damn about how the car looks. Toyota has built some of the most vomit-inducing vehicles to date when it comes to exterior design. This I wont have to break my neck looking away from when I see it on the streets at least.