When did Leather become available to Corolla's?

[Black95ta]

As the title says?

Im looking into an 03 or 04...im pretty sure you cant get it only because I havent found one, but wanted to check on here.

Thanks for any help!

EDIT: Another quick question. How quick are the XRS corolla's in comparison to the normal 1.8L's? Anyone have any track times?

[Ukrainian102]

I think 03+ the LE has had the option of leather, but I've never seen it.

[ToyotaMan1281]

yup 03 up LE has the option of leather.

[jhbhatia]

Honestly, dealerships have been offering aftermarket leather skins since the 1990's. Toyota made them oem option in the current gen rolla. I've driven a 1994 corolla, all leather with wood inserts. Made it look super lux...thats till you gunn the accelerator...LOL

[thms05corolla]

All 03+ up Corolla's are optional with factory leather. They are VERY hard to find though. Most of the ones are dealer installed, but I would rather have the more rare factory installed. Just a point of interest, 9th generation Corollas with factory leather are the ONLY corollas sold in North America that are actually made in Japan.

As far as your question about the Xrs, yeah they are faster, but at a cost... You have to buy premium gas and the increase in power is only when it hits lift at about 6800 rpm. So if you are like most of us and just do city/highway driving, then the standard 1ZZ motor should be just fine. Also the 2ZZ motor from the Xrs isn't even made by Toyota, its manufactured by Yamaha, I really know if thats good or bad, but just something to know.