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Toyota Corolla E120

Toyota Corolla E120
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Toyota Corolla (E120/E130) is the ninth generation of compact cars sold by Toyota under the Corolla nameplate. In Japan, this series arrived to the market in August 2000; however, exports were typically not achieved until 2001 and 2002 depending on the market.

Technical data
ManufacturerToyota
ProductionFrom 1984
Body typeEstate

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Toyota Corolla E120 (from registration data). 25 variants.

Engine variants for Toyota Corolla E120
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.6 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–8.1 l/100 km1984
1.6 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–8.9 l/100 km1984
1.6 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9 l/100 km1985–1992
1.6 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.5 l/100 km1985–1997
1.6 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–8.6 l/100 km1985–1997
1.6 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–10.7 l/100 km1989–1990
1.6 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.2 l/100 km1989–1990
1.6 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.4 l/100 km1990–1991
1.8 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic–7.6 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylDieselManual–6.2 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylDieselManual–6.4 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic–7.6 l/100 km1985
1.8 l · 4-cylDieselManual–6.5 l/100 km1985
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–8.3 l/100 km1993–2016
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–8 l/100 km1993–2013
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–8.9 l/100 km1998–2002
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.4 l/100 km2005–2006
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–7.5 l/100 km2014–2022
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–7.3 l/100 km2014–2022
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–7.5 l/100 km2014–2019
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–7.4 l/100 km2020–2022
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–6.9 l/100 km2020–2026
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–6.8 l/100 km2025
2.4 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.4 l/100 km2009–2011
2.4 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.5 l/100 km2009–2011

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

← Predecessor: Toyota Corolla E110Successor: Toyota Corolla E140 →

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 76% of Toyota Corolla E120s pass their MOT test first time, based on 79,377 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Toyota Corolla E120 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Toyota recalls.