Toyota Corolla E120: all the details about one of the most popular cars in Japan

Toyota Corolla E120 is considered one of the most popular and bought Japanese cars. Many people claim that this is a quality machine that never breaks down. Well, if this model is so popular, then it's about her and her main advantages to tell.

Equipment

The main advantage of the model Toyota Corolla E120 is its equipment. The list of equipment includes everything you need. This air conditioning, electronic drive side mirrors, steering wheel vertical, power windows, anti-lock system and two airbags. Nothing unusual, but these features provide the fans of Toyota with comfort.

In 2002, some restyling work was carried out. After them, the car became the owner of a more "fresh" interior and exterior. And from the same time, the domestic market began to sell the simplest modifications to manual transmission and with a 1.3-liter engine under the hood.

Limited versions

There were also more "rich" modifications of the Toyota Corolla E120. They were called "limited versions". That is, close to the top. What advantages did they have? Electronic drive and heated driver's seat, a good CD player, modern navigation system, color multifunctional screen, etc. For each configuration, the manufacturer has provided for two types of transmission. The first is a 5-band "mechanics" (the exception was models with a 1.8-liter unit under the hood) and a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Like all previous models of the Toyota Corolla E120, the top version was offered with different engines. And this is the power units of the new generation. Among them - three engines running on gasoline (4 DOHC). These are 88-, 110- and 136-strong aggregates, their volume was 1.3; 1.5 and 1.8 liters respectively. Still potential buyers were offered Toyota Corolla IX E120 with atmospheric 2,2-liter diesel engine. He could produce a power of 79 "horses".

Interior

The Japanese are not amateurs of pretentiousness. And this feature is clearly visible in the interior decoration of the "Corolla" 2013 release. Now is the time when world famous manufacturers do not make cars, but real works of art. What is the interior of the cars from Mercedes, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Audi, BMW, Ferrari ... They are great! But inside the "Corolla" everything is as simple and discreet as possible. The interior is comfortable, no doubt, but usual. Materials - plastic, albeit qualitative. Although if a person wants to become the owner of the maximum configuration, he will get a car with a leather salon, two-zone climate control and a good multimedia system.

Power units of the old and the new generation - what's the difference?

The main difference between the new petrol engines and the engines of the previous generation is the more reliable chain drive of the gas distribution mechanism.

And the developers paid much attention to the factor, such as the economy and environmental friendliness of engines. Everyone knows that the Japanese are actively advocating that the engines consume little fuel and make a minimum emission of exhausted substances into the atmosphere. There was also a calculation for further modernization - experts deliberately created units with prospects. Also, developers have reduced the mass of engines to a minimum. And due to this, the so-called specific power also increased.

But nevertheless, there were some shortcomings. Unfortunately, brand-new Toyota Corolla E120 engines received criticism from not very positive. And all because they have too little maintainability and high requirements for the quality of fuel and oil. Therefore, if a person wants his "iron horse" to serve him for a long time, it is necessary to carefully care for the engine. Otherwise, imprudence will result in expensive repairs.

Suspension

Toyota Corolla E120, the photo of which shows us a rather attractive car, designed in the traditional design for the Japanese design, is distinguished by a quality suspension. It provides a decent level of comfort and control. And this despite the fact that it is surprisingly viable. Even if you operate the car in the conditions of our Russian roads.

And even to the pluses you can safely attribute the simplicity of maintenance and the availability of spare parts. Of course, it would be better if the need for the latter was absent, however, unfortunately, no one excludes the breakdown.

Driving qualities, handling and safety

This is also an important topic, which should definitely pay attention, talking about the Toyota Corolla IX (E120, E130). In combination with the all-wheel drive (such models are versions with automatic transmission - either 1.5 or 1.8), the car gives the driver the opportunity to feel confident, comfortable and safe. Also we can not fail to note the soft braking system (which, incidentally, has always been a characteristic feature of Toyot). If we compare the car with its predecessors, then the radius of the turn, unfortunately, practically did not change. And the parameter, by the way, is important, especially when it comes to urban conditions.

Now about safety. Everything is standard here: airbags designed for the front passenger and, of course, for the driver. If a person decides to become the owner of the maximum configuration, then in his car there will be also curtain airbags, as well as belt pretensioners. In such versions of Toyota there are also load limiters, ISOFIX mounts and inertial locks.

This generation of cars has been tested many times in various crash tests. The results of these tests were never below four stars. Although usually machines received as estimates of the "five". And this level of security is the key advantage of this model. However, one drawback was noted. And it consists in insecurity when people attack. In such cases pedestrians will not be lucky.