History of the Toyota Carolla, My car!

First Generation Corolla

Oct 1, 1966

The first Corolla generation was introduced in October 1966 with the new 1100 cc K pushrod engine. The Corolla Sprinter was introduced as the fastback version in 1968, and exclusive to a Toyota Japan dealership retail outlet called Toyota Auto Store.

Second Generation Corolla

May 28, 1970

In May 1970, the E20 was restyled with a more rounded body and the 1400 cc T and 1600 cc 2T OHV engines were added to the range. The now mutually exclusive Corolla and Sprinter names were used to differentiate between two slightly different treatments of sheet metal and trim. The Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno names were introduced as the enhanced performance version of the Corolla and Sprinter respectively when a double overhead camshaft version of the 2T engine was introduced in March 1972

Sixth Generation Corolla

May 28, 1987

A somewhat more rounded and aerodynamic style was used for the E90 introduced in May 1987. Overall this generation has a more refined feel than older Corollas and other older subcompacts. Most models were now front wheel drive, along with a few 4WD All-Trac models. Many engines were used on a wide array of trim levels and models, ranging from the 1.3 liter 2E to the 165 horsepower (123 kW) supercharged 4A-GZE. The E90 Sprinter was also rebadged and sold as the Geo Prizm (US) or Holden Nova (Aust

Seventh Generation Corolla

Jun 6, 1990

May 1995 saw a complete redesign for the Corolla. Evolutionary technological improvements continued[citation needed], however, and in 1998, for the first time, some non-Japanese Corollas received the new 1ZZ-FE engine[citation needed]. The new engine was the first in a Toyota to have an aluminum engine block and aluminum cylinder heads, which made this generation lighter than the E100 Corolla. The model range began to change as Toyota decided styling differences would improve sales in different

Ninth Generation Corolla

Mar 22, 2002

In November 2000, the ninth-generation Corolla was introduced in Japan, with edgier styling and more technology to bring the nameplate into the 21st century. It is also called the Corolla Altis in the ASEAN region. The station wagon model is called the Corolla Fielder in Japan. The North American release was delayed until March 2002 (2003 MY).

Eleventh Generation

May 31, 2012

T[he eleventh generation of the Corolla went on sale in Japan in May 2012.[7] The sedan is named the Corolla Axio while the wagon is called the Corolla Fielder. In Japan, both are made by a Toyota subsidiary, Central Motors, in Miyagi prefecture, Japan.[8] The redesigned model has slightly smaller exterior dimensions and is easier to drive in narrow alleys and parking lots for the targeted elderly consumers.[9] The new Corolla Axio is available with either a 1.3-liter 1NR-FE or 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Corolla#First_generation_.28E10.29)