Corolla Models (The Generic Copies, Chevy, Geo) - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

hunterxaz · 07-07-2009, 05:14 PM

What are the generic copies of the Corolla made by other car manufacturers? I'm trying to get a new seat and not having luck finding an exact Toyota match. Figured I'd look at the Chevy / Geo copies that exist. Geo Prism or something right?

fishexpo101 · 07-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Chevy Prism was the Toyota Corolla clone. Seat is similar, but not exactly the same. Some have swapped in Toyota Celica seats into an 8th gen Corolla. Celica seats have a bit more bolstering and might be a tight fit - but ones that have done it were quite pleased with the results.

hunterxaz · 07-07-2009, 05:25 PM

I am looking to just get a similar replacement that matches the interior because I am selling the car. Any suggestions? Maybe swap the front driver seat (the one I need) and throw seat covers on them?

fishexpo101 · 07-07-2009, 05:42 PM

Depends on what is wrong with the seat - ripped? discolored? If you toss seat covers on, most will peel them off to see what you are trying to hide. I know that is what I'd do if I saw that in a car I was planning to buy. Might be able to sell it as is and not even worry about it - some might just buy it and replace the seat themselves.

hunterxaz · 07-07-2009, 07:43 PM

the back seat cushion was broken. the metal brackets that connected it to the bottom cushion/recline function were broke. i found a great match and it looks good.