Any news on the 2007 Corolla yet ?

Anyone knows anything about the 2007 Corolla ? Any pictures or specs ?

I thought it was a 2008 model?

yeah, i'm guessing new one will by an 08 model, released around next april or may

yup

I hope they have one sooner than a MY2008. But if they do follow their redesign cycle, the Corolla will be a MY2008. They current Corolla was sold as a MY2003 in February 2002. So it may be the same in early 2007 when it is actually released.

we won't see it until 2008. possibly as an 09 model.

2007 as a 2008 model

I love the current Corolla. It has been 3 years that I am saving money for an LE stickshift with all options... around 19000 dollars....

It seems like I am only 19000 short of my goal :D I am a used car guy but I so want the current Corolla new.... I so love it..

I blue... tan interior with alloy wheels (factory) and sunroof and all...... oh my God...

I came close to purchasing it in September last year but some family setbacks stopped me... now it is only a dream... :lol: I will have to get a used 2003 with paint swirls and no sunroof as they are very rare...... I think I have rumbled on enough for today... :D

I love the current Corolla. It has been 3 years that I am saving money for an LE stickshift with all options... around 19000 dollars....

It seems like I am only 19000 short of my goal :D I am a used car guy but I so want the current Corolla new.... I so love it..

I blue... tan interior with alloy wheels (factory) and sunroof and all...... oh my God...

I came close to purchasing it in September last year but some family setbacks stopped me... now it is only a dream... :lol: I will have to get a used 2003 with paint swirls and no sunroof as they are very rare...... I think I have rumbled on enough for today... :D


Sorry to hear about your troubles RAV4EVR. That sux, but best of luck, hope you find what you like, I think its important cause it the thing you will be driving and its expensive! Its a car!
I drove an 05 Corolla same as 03, anyway I rented one and I liked it a lot as well! The handling was aglie and crisp going around curves and taking sharp or semi-sharp (if that's possible) around corners, sure its not a sports car but its way better than my "floaty" ECHO. And you sit high like my ECHO, which personally like.
But yeah if history is any indication we shall see the new 08 Corolla next spring, I'm guessing not as early as Febuary as this gen did when it came out early 2002 as an 2003 only cause I heard and read that Toyota went back to the drawing board when it saw Honda's Civic selling like hot cakes, and cause of the Civics "bold" if you want to call it design.

The Toyota going back to drawing board for their Corolla after seeing Civic was only a rumor to my knowledge...

I like the new Civic but I will take the Corolla on it anyday.. Corolla is more SOLID looking to me... The dash design alone sends me to the 5th heaven.-

My CALCULATIONS for the next shape tell me that the Corolla will be "similar" to the Camry.. like it was in early/mid/late 1980s and 1990s.... but won't be very similar... :D

RAV4EVR is correct. They went back to the drawing board many times. And even still, there are parts of the car still not confirmed yet. I know there is an all-new 1.8L making slightly more HP. But I assure you, production won't start until 2008.

I hope the new Corolla's dash won't be overdone like the Civic's and have the two-tier guages. Anyone think the new Corolla will have an optional navigation system? It's optional on the Civic EX and Si, but it is no longer optional on the Matrix XRS.

what's wrong with the two-tier dash? pretty good design imo. Sit in one and you'll see :)

Stuff like this makes me believe in God even more. Not that I believe any less... LOL !

Billions of people of different shapes and sizes... all have different choices and ideas...

Toyota and Honda are able to make things accepted by many, yet declined by a few..


My point.......... ? None whatsoever....... :D

what's wrong with the two-tier dash? pretty good design imo. Sit in one and you'll see :)
I've already sat in one and thought it was okay, but personally, I prefer a traditional layout over two-tier.

what's wrong with the two-tier dash? pretty good design imo. Sit in one and you'll see :)

I was open-minded on the functionality of the two-tier dash (hate the look though), but then I got comfortable in the driver's seat and realized that the way I had the tilt steering wheel angled completely blocked the speedometer and the rest of the top tier.

xmikeyx,

ahh I see. Well, it's not like I look at the tach very often anyway. Heck, my car doesn't have one lol.

IFCAR,

how can it block the speedo? Are you like.. 4' tall? (serious question, not a diss or anything). Cause the speedo's right up near the windshield so there's no way the wheel can block it. I test drove both the CSX and Civic EX, both with the wheel tilted up to the max positiion.

You have to remember different people are different sizes.
Two people who are 5'7'' may find the same car fits one but not the other becuase one person may have a longer torso.

http://www.wheels.com/reference/fleetweek/html/#A1

My friend who works for TMS also echoed Fall 06.

It's going into pilot along with the Matrix soon. I'm hearing ready for next year.

I don't see anything in reference to the Corolla in that link....?

don't be surprised if you don't see a new Corolla/Matrix until Jan 2008. the current model is selling better then any corolla has ever sold. the traditional slide in sales after launch was not followed by the current model Corolla. the new one won't get released next year. even in sept. trust me.

don't be surprised if you don't see a new Corolla/Matrix until Jan 2008. the current model is selling better then any corolla has ever sold. the traditional slide in sales after launch was not followed by the current model Corolla. the new one won't get released next year. even in sept. trust me.




Sources? Do you work for Toyota? (i'm not saying that in a rude way, I was just wondering) It seems to me it would not only make sense to follow the life cycle and come out with a new Corolla next year in the spring as an 08' as competition heats up, like a possible new Focus, Sentra, and Civic. Even if the current Corolla is selling well, which is great you don't want to rest on your laurals (sp) and let it be, don't underestimate the competition as well as the customer. Especially now a days, its important to keep up but at the same time don't rush. I'm just talking out of my butt. Anyway point is did you hear this or read this information from more than one source?

http://www.donlen.com/buildstart_toyota.asp

Ok to set the story straight, the current production date of the new corolla and matrix is January 2008. That's when it's going to start being built which means it won't be available right away. It is correct that the current Corolla is selling much better than was ever expected and that is why Toyota pushed production of the new corolla back from July 2007 to January 2008.

and to be launched as a 2009 model... <sigh> I don't see what's the point of skipping a year. Make your 2009 sales look good?

HOLY #$%&! Almost two more years!?! They better do an extensive facelift soon! eg, front/taillight change, interior trim update, more power, ect...

Thank you TRDBryan. Finally some people believe me.

and to be launched as a 2009 model... <sigh> I don't see what's the point of skipping a year. Make your 2009 sales look good?


No.. no.. it should be out as soon as 2008... hello? five year cycle? It may even be introduced in 2007 as 2008...

The ninth generation Corolla was released on 2000 and most Toyotas re-model after a 5 to 7 year cycle so yeah, get ready.

No.. no.. it should be out as soon as 2008... hello? five year cycle? It may even be introduced in 2007 as 2008...

Yeah.. exactly. Out in CY 2008 as a MY 2009. I mean, they shortened the life of the 2002 Corolla to a what.. sept-jan.. that's 4 months before the new 2003 model came out in Feb 2002.

If it's introduced in 2007 as a 2008, that's normal since new models are usually introduced in Aug-Oct of the previous year right?

Here are some examples of early birds:

2004 Mazda6 launched in Jan 2003
2007 Yaris Sedan launched Jan 2006
2003 Corolla/Matrix launched Feb 2002
2004 Sienna launched April 2003
2004 RX330 launched April 2003

Legally, you can't name a car one model year ahead until January of a particular year. I don't see why they're so eager to make it "next" year's model.

To be honest with you, I LOVE the current Corolla and would love it if it stuck around an extra year.... I think it is so solidly built that even the 2006 Civic looks weak, although nicely designed...

^ I agree. My mom has a 06 Corolla and it reminds me of my old 93 Camry and 92 Previa. All of them have honest to goodness enginerring. Don't get me wrong, my 04 Camry is great, but it feels too much of a toy vs a machine.

Okay, Okay, I give up! I'll go along with you guys as most of you state that next gen Corolla won't come out till late 07',08'-whatever. Anyway I'll go with it for now...we'll see as the time approaches. So if the Corolla was pushed back, obviously so is the Matrix? I heard that for the next gen Matrix, Toyota and GM won't have a partnership as far as the Matrix/Vibe twins. I guess GM is dropping or replacing the Vibe? So if the Corolla/Matrix are pushed back does this mean it will affect the Vibe's life cycle? Or will GM stop the current gen earlier than Toyota anyway? I guess I can believe you guys as I see more and more Corolla's on the road, which is good! It's a nice car, granted I didn't have much experience driving it, but I rented one and I thought it was nice (IMO). As much as I would like one, I wouldn't want to own one, yes its a good value, but only because it seems everyone else has one...I like to be "different-" that's why I would go with Yaris. Anyway I'll stop rambeling. Thanks for any replies for the questions.

Production of next gen will not start until Jan 08. Same goes for GM's Vibe at NUMMI. Expect a new 1.8L w/o variable valve timing in the base model. And a bump up to the 2AZ for the XRS versions. Styling should to the way of the current Yaris sedan and 07MY Camry.

Cheers,

To be honest with you, I LOVE the current Corolla and would love it if it stuck around an extra year.... I think it is so solidly built that even the 2006 Civic looks weak, although nicely designed...

Well it's been around since 2001 so it's due for a change. I test drove a loaded 03 LE and it was quite a nice drive. The leather felt good for a compact (better than what's covering the Neon or Focus at that time) and the suspension was noticeably stiffer than the 00 Corolla LE we had. The steering wheel's also heavier. An 05 Corolla LE Pkg "B" was my choice until I got the Prius instead.

As much as I would like one, I wouldn't want to own one, yes its a good value, but only because it seems everyone else has one...I like to be "different-" that's why I would go with Yaris. Anyway I'll stop rambeling. Thanks for any replies for the questions.



Reminds me... I tried to different once.. I picked up a Volkswagen Jetta...... :disappoin

My wife's idea..... Why did I listen to her...

The brand new Jetta died only at 4000 miles.. :disappoin

This was 5 years ago and to this day I see a VW on the road, I #%#%#% him/her up.

I screwed myself up because we wanted to be DIFFERENT...

.............. so let me get this clear, you would rather let go of a better car for a step down car to be different? Interesting. Well as long as it is still a Toyota... :)

Hey look at it this way. With something as simple as the Yaris, there is less to break. A lot of the things that break on cars is the electronic gadgets.

Reminds me... I tried to different once.. I picked up a Volkswagen Jetta...... :disappoin

My wife's idea..... Why did I listen to her...

The brand new Jetta died only at 4000 miles.. :disappoin

This was 5 years ago and to this day I see a VW on the road, I #%#%#% him/her up.

I screwed myself up because we wanted to be DIFFERENT...

.............. so let me get this clear, you would rather let go of a better car for a step down car to be different? Interesting. Well as long as it is still a Toyota... :)



Well being "different" or not having the more "mainstream" item can be positive or negative, it can go either way, meaning the product you got can be crappy or amazing or the response to what you got can be positive or negative, although I realize its not always black and white like that, but I won't get into that. VW's well...negative, but you know that already. Although I haven't driven the new VW's, IMO I think they look nice (the new Jetta, Passat and Golf), but I'm afraid that's all they have going for them, as I know that VW's aren't that reliable-generally.
I'm not trying to start something, I'm just stating that everything is relative and subjective in the eye of the beholder. Some people especially in the U.S. (generally speaking) will look down on you cause you don't have the "bigger"car or engine. You can like a certain car for many reasons, like its "cute" or funky, or "trendy" it can be based on looks rather function, but function does play into it as well. I think personally for me the Yaris hatch has more pizzaz and a funky look to it, plus I like hatches more than sedans, although I think the Yaris sedan is nice looking I'd still prefer the hatch. I like the interior and exterior of the hatch. Plus I like b-segment cars (if that's the right terminology). You may look at smaller cars (MAY being a key word, I'm not saying you do) as a "step down" but for others they don't see it that way, its whatever may fit your/their needs as far as taste (looks) and function. Each to his/her own.:)

I was not trying to put you down but in the end it all comes down to money or finances. Right? Usually people see their budget and buy the best that they can afford and that is what I mentioned. No reason to be offended.

I was not trying to put you down but in the end it all comes down to money or finances. Right? Usually people see their budget and buy the best that they can afford and that is what I mentioned. No reason to be offended.


I wasn't offended, I was just stating a general stance (meaning I was explaining what I personally see as "different") in response to what you said-this is just a miscommunication-no biggie. Anyway I don't want to get off topic too much, no hard feelings, it's all good!!:thumbup:

I do have a question for anyone who might know. This is a stab in the dark but is it possible Toyota might do another mid-cycle refreshing-meaning update the Corolla look again? I'm only saying this if the current gen is going to stay longer than expected, so in order to maybe keep up with the times (and competition) the car won't look or show its age Toyota might refresh it? I know its unheard of, at least I haven't heard a car maker refresh a car twice, unless their desperate. Or maybe don't mess with success and leave it? I know the Corolla got a mid-cycle refreshing for 05, right? but it was very very minor, at least from what I observed, although still nice looking car. I know, silly question but I thought I ask.

maybe not refresh the style but add equipment to keep it competitive like AUX Input and/or mp3/wma player. Stuff that'll tide it over til the redesign.

Thank you Mr. Toyota Chief engineer .:rolleyes: No offense, but please refrain from making stuff up as you please or quote a valid official source.

p.s. Common sense says base Corolla could never get downgraded to a 1.8 without VVT-i when even the most basic Civic comes with i-VTEC engines and the XRS would not get a downgrade from a powerful and light performance engine 2ZZ GE VVTL-i to a porky 2AZ engine that was exclusively built with the economy F header for family sedan and already made it's way into the Scion TC. XRS is being killed off and there will be no more XRSs after 2006 to begin with since only 10% of the market cares for a manual transmission let alone a close-ratio short geared 6 speed.


Production of next gen will not start until Jan 08. Same goes for GM's Vibe at NUMMI. Expect a new 1.8L w/o variable valve timing in the base model. And a bump up to the 2AZ for the XRS versions. Styling should to the way of the current Yaris sedan and 07MY Camry.

Cheers,

Production of next gen will not start until Jan 08. Same goes for GM's Vibe at NUMMI. Expect a new 1.8L w/o variable valve timing in the base model. And a bump up to the 2AZ for the XRS versions. Styling should to the way of the current Yaris sedan and 07MY Camry.

Cheers,

It doesn't make sense though. Toyota is decreasing development time on it's future models, so why is the next-gen Corolla taking so long? Was there a big delay in it's development?

I don't buy the idea that Toyota delayed it because the current model is selling well. First off, the Camry was selling well too, but they released the 6th gen Camry early to stay competitive. The new Civic and Mazda 3 are really eating into Corolla sales here in Canada. I am surprised the Corolla sales in the US are still steady.

Also, did you mean a new 1.8L with VVT? I'm pretty sure that any new engine they bring will likely have Dual VVT-I.

It was delayed because (or so the story goes) that Honda caught Toyota off guard with the new Civic and that after seeing it, they were not happy with the design they came up with so it was back to the drawing boards, so to speak.

I'm wondering if there'll be a 2.0 litre version or still a 1.8 litre.

Those were rumors only. Toyota is always thinking ahead and trying to raise the bar so chances of Toyota having not a good enough next iteration are almost none. It was never delayed. Despite new models from Honda and Mazda, the 1ZZ Corolla models directly competing (CE, LE and S) are actually going up in sales and Toyota only cares about sales and profits right now. It has to complete it's 5 year model cycle, which ends in the year 2007.

p.s. the new Civic looks awful anyways. Toyota can easily make a much better looking Corolla seeing the new Camry and Lexus IS.


It was delayed because (or so the story goes) that Honda caught Toyota off guard with the new Civic and that after seeing it, they were not happy with the design they came up with so it was back to the drawing boards, so to speak.

I'm wondering if there'll be a 2.0 litre version or still a 1.8 litre.

It was delayed because (or so the story goes) that Honda caught Toyota off guard with the new Civic and that after seeing it, they were not happy with the design they came up with so it was back to the drawing boards, so to speak.

I'm wondering if there'll be a 2.0 litre version or still a 1.8 litre.

I highly doubt that rumour, because the Corolla will have family styling akin to the Yaris and Camry, and the Corolla should look pretty good. Unlikely Toyota would dramatically change styling after seeing the new Civic.

okie doke then. I hope it looks more Camry than Belta.. I mean Yaris sedan. To be honest, I don't like the front of that car. The back's okay.

This info is confirmed as the Corolla is produced(in part) at NUMMI, here in my city.

The redesigned Corolla will start production in Jan of 08 with a hopeful release to the public in April, and will be considered an 08 model

The reason for the delay is because of the amount of projects(~22) that Toyota currently has planned throughout the world, and they simply couldn't keep up with everything and because the Corolla is selling so good(better than when the current design launched), a slight delay would not hurt this project, which prompted a 6 month delay, to work heavily on other projects.

Because the Corolla is made in numerous plants worldwide, which is why it is a 2 yr launch project, the US(NUMMI to be specific, is on the tail end of that process.) I don't know the order in which the plants are picked but plants dont begin at the same time, rather in 4 month intervals, it just so happens the US plant is last.

hm will be interesting to see the new rolla.

btw...u live by nummi?

I am not CE (chief engineer) for 150L. But I tell ya. There will be 2AZ for XRS Matrix. No word on a Rolla XRS. It will also be 4WD & avail 18" wheels.

Mark my words in Sept 07 when the public begins to get more details of the FMC Corolla/Matrix.

Toyota is developing ZR series engine and the next Corolla base model will have it.

Truth is, there were many things benchmarking the new Civic that Toyota engineers found in the North American market. From levels very high up, changes were brought into the pre-production schedule that really pushed the line off date all the way back to Jan 08.

silver04rollas...... you may not think what I post is credible. But that's for you to decide. This is also the beauty of it all......if I did work for Toyota it's still heresay.....and if I didn't....u just think I'm a goof.

Cheers,

So the ZR series will be replacing the ZZ series right? Any word on displacement and engine technology?

long aways

This is slightly off topic, but did GM and Toyota renew their contract to make another generation Vibe/Matrix?

This is slightly off topic, but did GM and Toyota renew their contract to make another generation Vibe/Matrix?Yes they did. But GM is making their own changes(for the worst IMO), specifically the front end, along with picking terrible colors..

hm will be interesting to see the new rolla.

btw...u live by nummi?My dad works there.

Yes they did. But GM is making their own changes(for the worst IMO), specifically the front end, along with picking terrible colors.. That oughta be interesting......Last time I thought the interior was way too Gmish on the Matrix. You could definitely tell GM had a big role in the design of it.

If anyone is wondering, a hatchback and hybrid will not be available in the US for the Corolla.

I highly doubt a 2AZ Matrix/Rolla will happen. Corolla is the bread and butter car, they'll keep displacement and wieght down for fuel economy

What? no Corolla hatch? oh well.. the Matrix better live up to it then. I like the current Matrix but I feel the 1ZZ strains a bit esp. when it's loaded like it's supposed to hehe. I like the exterior design, I love the interior design. I hate the GM radio and it's red lighting that's sparsely placed (i.e. only some buttons are illuminated red).

I am not CE (chief engineer) for 150L. But I tell ya. There will be 2AZ for XRS Matrix. No word on a Rolla XRS. It will also be 4WD & avail 18" wheels.

Mark my words in Sept 07 when the public begins to get more details of the FMC Corolla/Matrix.

Toyota is developing ZR series engine and the next Corolla base model will have it.

Truth is, there were many things benchmarking the new Civic that Toyota engineers found in the North American market. From levels very high up, changes were brought into the pre-production schedule that really pushed the line off date all the way back to Jan 08.

silver04rollas...... you may not think what I post is credible. But that's for you to decide. This is also the beauty of it all......if I did work for Toyota it's still heresay.....and if I didn't....u just think I'm a goof.

Cheers,
lol, i am glad everyone knows everything. Corolla will be presented worldwide by the end of 2006, to start selling at start of 2007.

NA market might get delayed, but I dont think so. This info is valid for European and Japanese models, and I dont see why not for US models as well.

Corolla is by far the most important model for Toyota. It sells at more than 1,200,000 units per year world wide (compare with 550,000 Camry's). There will be no delays for the introduction.

If you think Corolla will start selling in the USA mid 2008, you know absolutly nothing.

Hey spwolf,

what makes you such an expert on when the US corolla is going to be out?....just curious. I'm looking to buy either a newly designed matrix or xb and I'm hoping the new corolla will give me some idea as to what the new matrix is going to look like.

toyota is seriously laggin behind.. have any of you seen the spy pics of the Euro 3 door civic? (not 5 door). Rumors are starting about how its going to be the rebadged as the crx (in america)
I really would'nt mind a hot hatch from toyota right now.. the yaris is just too small for my taste

have any of you seen the spy pics of the Euro 3 door civic? (not 5 door).

Where??? :dunno:

http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/10939_XLJMGLMXWBOKK.jpg
http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/10940_RYLMHDZSNYKDF.jpg

even if we wont get this in america, im sure it will hurt the sales in europe

top gear already shows the new civic. its futuristic and radical if anything. and honda actually followed through with the triangular muffler pipe openings and the intersting window design in the rear. its not half bad.

Thanks for the pictures, JoeyW.

I did some searching of my own and found a couple more here. Apparently it will have a 2.0 liter engine that will develop 200hp...

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/23/honda-unveils-2007-honda-civic-type-r-3-door-concept/

It will definitely put some pressure on the Corolla IMHO... and on the Scion lineup.

spwolf. i find it hard to believe that you know anything either. how can the 150/151L launch here in North America this year if there are no plans to change production at NUMMI or TMMC? Target line off for the new rolla is Jan 2008. I stand by that. When that time rolls around.......or say....when the time when YOU think the rolla will debut rolls around..... you'll see that I am correct.

top gear already shows the new civic. its futuristic and radical if anything. and honda actually followed through with the triangular muffler pipe openings and the intersting window design in the rear. its not half bad.
i believe thats the 5 door one

if u look closely at the pictures, you see the "fake backdoors" unlike the front door, there are only lines outlining a shape of a door, no gap

Yeah. I don't see why the 3dr is in wraps when the 5dr is already out.

That the Civic SI for the European version i believe or SI-R whateva they may call it. It has already been announced and will use the same drive train as the US Civic SI, Honda said that there were no plans to bring the 3-door model to the states.

-LL

Anybody know anything else?
I have the engine code for the new 1.8 litre engine but I don't know if it's for the Corolla or not.

2ZR-FE, 1.8 litre DOHC dual VVT-i, 16-valve, I4 (1797 cc)
134hp @ 6000rpm
129lb-ft

weighs 1kg more (at 97kg) than the 1ZZ-FE and is expected to be at least 5% more efficient than the 1ZZ

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/06/toyota_outlines.html#more

Looks like Toyota is following Nissan in offering CVTs for their small vehicles (new Sentra and Versa will have optional CVTs)

Rumour has it the euro-Corolla will be revealed at the Paris Auto Show in September and go on sale early next year.It's said to have a much more exciting and refined design inside and out.There will be hatchback and sedan bodystyles,but the estate (station wagon) may be replaced by a 4wd cross-over vehicle to compensate for the Rav4's increase in size and prize. A T-Sport model is also in the cards producing more than 200bhp as well as a convertible and perhaps a hybrid. The most significant rumour,however is that it may recieve a new name! Just as the Starlet's replacement was named Yaris and The Carina E was replaced by the Avensis,the new "Corolla" is considered to be so signifcantly different from the previous car that a name change is in order.The idea being to move it slightly up-market to snatch some customers from the premium compacts such as the Audi A3 and BMW 1.series.

Wow! Punky that sounds really cool...if the rumors follow through...I can tell you this, obviously the U.S. version won't be as nice, its the U.S. and the Corolla is positioned lower than it is in Europe, I'm sure Toyota will bring over some cues but I'm sure most of it will be for "American" tastes so it won't be amazing like Europe's version. Plus in Europe this segment or class is way more cut-throat than it is in the U.S., sure the Corolla sells well here but the market isn't as hot as it is in Europe.
I know that since Yaris is out now the next Corolla will move up market, but not much, and I hope Toyota doesn't f**K it up like Nissan did with their 2007 Sentra, :barf: :barf: can we say Saturn ION? Anyway enough of my rant. I'm curious how the next Matrix will look like. I guess I'll have to sit on my thumb and wait:lol: :lol:

A T-Sport model is also in the cards producing more than 200bhp as well as a convertible and perhaps a hybrid.

Too bad its only rumors and not concrete yet. That would be something to compete against those Cobalt SS, Civic SI, etc etc.

I know that since Yaris is out now the next Corolla will move up market, but not much,

Why would the Corolla move up market just because the Yaris is now in the US market? Doesn't the Yaris only replace the market the Echo was in? So how could the Yaris push the Corolla up market from what it already is when all the Yaris does is fill in where the Echo only was?

Why would the Corolla move up market just because the Yaris is now in the US market? Doesn't the Yaris only replace the market the Echo was in? So how could the Yaris push the Corolla up market from what it already is when all the Yaris does is fill in where the Echo only was?



You have a point...but the Yaris sedan comes close to the Corolla not only in size but also price (which obviously varies depending on options and what not-and I know there's an overlap)...so next Corolla will at least increase in base price to not overlap the Yaris sedan too much, obviously there's going to be some overlap but I think Toyota learned their lesson (for the most part) in that if you optioned up the ECHO it doesn't take much to get into Corolla territory to the point people are going to opt for the bigger car with more power for a similar price and almost just as good of mpg (I'm strictly talking U.S. only). When the ECHO came out it was just as big as the Corolla (previous gen) as far is interior volume (from what I read), obviously Corolla was due for a make over and then came the new 2003 models which moved up market not only in quality but almost in every other aspect.
So I don't know, but I can see what your getting at and you have a valid point...but in order to stay competitive Corolla might have to move up market and I like I said before probably not much...if not in size certainly in options which would raise the price or Toyota will make more things standard, I guess we'll see...:thumbup:

remake the gen 3 camry bodystle with som updates. if the corolla gets any bigger they might aswell.

Too bad its only rumors and not concrete yet. That would be something to compete against those Cobalt SS, Civic SI, etc etc.
Yup,only rumours and if it's one thing I've learned as a Toyota enthusiast of 25+ years it's to take rumours and speculations with a grain of salt or two.Toyota is notoriously tight lipped about future products.For what it's worth;the info I gave came from a local magazine that has a history of being well infromed.

spwolf. i find it hard to believe that you know anything either. how can the 150/151L launch here in North America this year if there are no plans to change production at NUMMI or TMMC? Target line off for the new rolla is Jan 2008. I stand by that. When that time rolls around.......or say....when the time when YOU think the rolla will debut rolls around..... you'll see that I am correct.

I know when European Corolla will come because Toyota gave us estimates to prepare us/dealers for it. Your info means that US version will be late by 1 year.

I am finding it extremly hard to believe that Toyota will delay its most important model by one year, just because you said so.

In fact, that will give US Corolla over 6 years of lifecycle, which is simply hillarious. In fact, facelift was done even sooner than Toyota's normal 3 year cycle.

Looking at how mainstream Toyota's were redesigned (Yaris, Rav4, Camry), expecting 6 year lifecycle from most sold Toyota vehicle is fantasy stuff.

actually, it's still five year MY cycle (03-07) and redesigned for '08. Yeah, the update was sooner than usual but the 07 production date is already set.

The ZR family of engines are all new 4 cylinder designs, and yes, the new Corolla will be the first Toyota to get this engine.

Reports say that engines in this family will range in size from 1.6 - 3.0L. That means that quite likely, the 2AZ may be replaced with the ZR.

The new Corolla has been confirmed to be going on sale this fall starting in Japan.

It might be possible that North American production of the Corolla won't start until 2008, but I find that hard to believe. Even if it is true, that doesn't mean that Toyota can't sell Japanese-made Corollas for that one year gap.

2007 Toyota Corolla only changes for 2007 is the XRS Model is Discontinued and Leather Seat Trim on LE Models Discontinued.

This may mean that there will be an early release of the 2008 Toyota Corolla in 2007

The ZR family of engines are all new 4 cylinder designs, and yes, the new Corolla will be the first Toyota to get this engine.

Reports say that engines in this family will range in size from 1.6 - 3.0L. That means that quite likely, the 2AZ may be replaced with the ZR.

The new Corolla has been confirmed to be going on sale this fall starting in Japan.

It might be possible that North American production of the Corolla won't start until 2008, but I find that hard to believe. Even if it is true, that doesn't mean that Toyota can't sell Japanese-made Corollas for that one year gap.
I posted the engine spec in the previous page.. check it out.

In this article it says that the new engine and continuously variable transmission will be introduced in new model vehicles due out in the fall of 2006.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/0613.html

In this article it says that the new engine and continuously variable transmission will be introduced in new model vehicles due out in the fall of 2006.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/06/0613.html


Although implied for Japan, I'm sure Toyota will carry over the same or similar set up in other markets including the NA market...that's cool the Corolla will get dual VVT-i, pretty bad ass:naughty: Although I'm not sure about CVT in the Corolla's here (U.S.)...but since Nissan is doing it with most or plan to do with all of their cars Toyota migh reconsider to stay competitive..we'll see!

<sigh> fine.. ignore me lol.

<sigh> fine.. ignore me lol.

I quoted you, happy now?:lol: :lol: :thumbup:
I saw your previous post, thanks for link as well!

hehehe I'm j/k. I'm not that desperate haha. :lol:

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3545/557/1600/scion1.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3545/557/1600/scion2.jpg

Does anyone know what these pics are? i was hoping for a coupe corolla.. but that seems far fetched.. maybe the new sports coupe Toyota+Subaru is working on? the hood scoope def. reminds me of subaru

This could very well be our corolla, it has the camry front end resemblance and i've heard from a forum that a guy that worked at Alliston civic plant had rumors of the corolla and it would get a turbo charged 2l engine just before when the new civic came out.

http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2005/12/2007-toyota-corolla_22.html

I found this....

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3545/557/1600/scion1.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3545/557/1600/scion2.jpg

Does anyone know what these pics are? i was hoping for a coupe corolla.. but that seems far fetched.. maybe the new sports coupe Toyota+Subaru is working on? the hood scoope def. reminds me of subaru



That would be cool but I'm not sure...it looks like a Scion TC mated with a Subaru Legacy (current gen)...maybe Toyota is cooking something up with Subie but who knows....I would think if this were supposedly a Corolla coupe wouldn't hurt Scion TC sales? Eventhough its a "different" brand and or division but me not know! Then again there's the Corolla XRS that puts out the same as the naturally aspirated (non-supercharged) TC and that seems to work for both sides...I guess we'll see!

That would be cool but I'm not sure...it looks like a Scion TC mated with a Subaru Legacy I was just getting ready to say the same thing.

^I really don't see any of the Legacy in there. Someone help me!!

^I really don't see any of the Legacy in there. Someone help me!! Well the front end looks kind of Subaruish...

http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2005/12/2007-toyota-corolla_22.html

I found this....
nice
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/3075/toyota5hh.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3545/557/1600/scion1.jpg

its faint, but i can see similar hoodlines, maybe the hoodscope one will take the XRS place? but a coupe version. Directly attacking Honda's Civic SI

hmmm this is getting interesting

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/3075/toyota5hh.jpg
Looks like the Ford Focus from the rear.^
http://toyota.jp/corollasedan/exterior/image/ga_03.jpg

Sadly kinda reminds me of a KIA

Sadly kinda reminds me of a KIADON'T YOU EVER SAY THAT!!!!

Again!!!!

I guess its more of a Ford Five Hundred/Focus/Kia/Corolla Combination.....

looks like a tC with some Camry-inspired front end design and Legacy-inspired headlight design.

Hell, I think someone PS'd the tC cause the rear side window and the mirror with signal are identical to the tC. Similarities aside, I think Toyota should come out with something like the tC for a Corolla coupe.

You know what? This is the Scion tC.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3545/557/1600/scion1.jpg

thats a good looking vehicle. if it was RWD they couldn't make enough of em! But, thats a dead horse.

Food for thought: Didn't scion say they won't be doing 2nd gens for their vehicles (they'll replace them with something else)?

So, the tC should be going away after 2009 (or maybe 2008 if they only use a 4 yr life cycle). If this is the 2008 corolla, a mid-cycle freshening could produce a coupe version as a 2009 or 2010. The timing would seem to coincide (sorta). I dunno. Maybe just an overactive imagination.

Either way, that coupe looks good from the front. I see the tC and legacy as others have said. Both of those, IMHO, are good looking vehicles, so it would follow that this is as well :)

thats a good looking vehicle. if it was RWD they couldn't make enough of em! But, thats a dead horse.

Food for thought: Didn't scion say they won't be doing 2nd gens for their vehicles (they'll replace them with something else)?

So, the tC should be going away after 2009 (or maybe 2008 if they only use a 4 yr life cycle). If this is the 2008 corolla, a mid-cycle freshening could produce a coupe version as a 2009 or 2010. The timing would seem to coincide (sorta). I dunno. Maybe just an overactive imagination.

Either way, that coupe looks good from the front. I see the tC and legacy as others have said. Both of those, IMHO, are good looking vehicles, so it would follow that this is as well :)
RWD? Not gonna happen.

yah, thats why i said it was a dead horse. it would be outstanding....but there's about a 1% chance of it happening at best. ah well. maybe AWD..that's got like a 3% chance of happening:)

didn't someone say the XRS will be AWD? or at least AWD will be an option?

Hey guys,

I work at TMMC in Cambridge, Ontario. We make the Corolla and Matrix on the same line (for those who don't already know). I know some guys working on the pilot project for the new Corolla/Matrix. Production is scheduled to start in Jan. 2008.

In the meantime current production equipment is starting to be moved around this summer shutdown to make room for some of the new equipment.

I'm not saying that the new Corolla won't be produced at another plant before then, no one I talked to seems to know that info.

didn't someone say the XRS will be AWD? or at least AWD will be an option?

XRS Matrix and Corolla are nixed...

2008 Corolla pics and Specs (JDM Styles)
From 8thgencorolla.com:
http://*************.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22540

Wow..they FILTERED you web addy? That is low...

Thats so not right. You can't even access the site!!!!

http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2005/10/2007-toyota-corolla_25.html

http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2005/10/2007-toyota-corolla-interior.html

That interior reminds me of something from GM.

2008 Corolla pics and Specs (JDM Styles)
From 8thgencorolla.com:
http://*************.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22540

What happened?

remember when I posted the 2007 Camry pictures on here last May 2005? Boy, I got some heat from corporate for that...haha....as far as the Corolla...hmmmmm.....well...it's supposed to be released in 2007 as a 2008 model, just like the way the Camry was released

Oh wow I didn't know that but yea I did go here on TN ever since you got your shots of the Camry a year ago LOL I still remember but I didn't become a memeber until just last February. I guess Toyota doesn't want the Corolla to be unveiled just like last year.

Oh wow I didn't know that but yea I did go here on TN ever since you got your shots of the Camry a year ago LOL I still remember but I didn't become a memeber until just last February. I guess Toyota doesn't want the Corolla to be unveiled just like last year.
well....somewhere...someone's got the pictures....just not released...

^^ Well Come on, you were the one to leak the Camry Pictures... Where are our corolla pictures :D

nice
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/3075/toyota5hh.jpg

its faint, but i can see similar hoodlines, maybe the hoodscope one will take the XRS place? but a coupe version. Directly attacking Honda's Civic SI

hmmm this is getting interesting

That is definately a Ford Focus. Notice the Blue oval on the hood??

And the tail-lights are from a gen-2 focus.

EDIT: http://members.westnet.com.au/thespud332/images/Focus.jpg

http://clabedan.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/corolla_wrc.jpg

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sagMiabybZM&search=corolla
Fourm (http://www.*************.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40472) I got it from

Maybe some people can help me out?

That looks nice. That could b it, more a facelift than an overhaul...

That's the Corolla Verso, a Mazda5 type vehicle (seats 7 instead of 6)

K Dawg One, I thought they were out for 07 and will be re-introduced for the new generation?

motor trend has a pic of the new corolla... It's on page 16 of the august issue.. i really don't know who is designing these cars.. it looks so bland...

I hope the new Corolla's dash won't be overdone like the Civic's and have the two-tier guages. Anyone think the new Corolla will have an optional navigation system? It's optional on the Civic EX and Si, but it is no longer optional on the Matrix XRS.

what's wrong with the two-tier dash? pretty good design imo. Sit in one and you'll see :)

I also thought the Civic's two-tiered design and very raked windshield was ugly and would be hard to drive in...... until I sat in it and drove it. I instantly liked it - very relaxing as you don't have to take your eyes off the road. Just my preference of course.

http://www.japanesecarfans.com/spyphotos/6060601.001/6060601.001.mini4L.jpg
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/spyphotos/6060601.001/6060601.001.mini3L.jpg
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/spyphotos/6060601.001/6060601.001.mini2L.jpg
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/spyphotos/6060601.001/6060601.001.mini1L.jpg

If they delete the pics
Click Here (http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/spyphotoID/6060601.001/pageview/photo/photo/Mini1/country/jcf/toyota/new-toyota-corolla-latest-spy-photos)

This 10th generation of the Japanese top seller is then to hit the showrooms in the beginning of 2007. Disguised prototypes of the new fastback model have already been sighted in various places around the world. The most recent photos are showing another prototype of the five-door fastback during a stop at a filling station in Germany. The next generation Corolla will be an evolution of the present model, and it is sitting on Toyota’s recently developed 300N/MC platform. Furthermore, the Corolla will be the base for a number of new models by Toyota including the next Avensis and Previa.
The Corolla is also going to get a newly developed range of direct-injection petrol engines ranging from 1.4 litre 97 HP over an all new 1.6 litre 120 HP to the top of the line model with 1.8 litre 150 HP, plus a selection of three fresh diesels with 1.4 litre 90 HP, 2.0 litre 120 HP, and 2.2 litre 177 HP.
The car will be built in Burnaston, Great Britain and again will be available as a three- and five-door fastback and a booted four-door version.
No photos have been taken of the latter, however, attached is a computer rendering showing how it is supposed to look like upon its release.

the first one's a lazy chop job. the motor trend's illustration is pretty accurate then...

anyone mind scanning that motor trend article? i hope we're not talking about that cactus-mica/seafrost-green drawing motor trend published a while back.

the first one's a lazy chop job. the motor trend's illustration is pretty accurate then...

I just looked at the article and it's just illustrations like you said. That doesn't nesscary mean that the next corolla will look like that though.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3545/557/400/corolla.4.jpg

Reminds me of a combination of a Yaris and a Camry.

http://www.airliners.net/uf/536876665/1150490657Setp3w.jpg (http://www.airliners.net/uf/view.file?id=536876665&filename=1150490657Setp3w.jpg)

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4383/corolla13jq.jpg
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/175/corolla16el.jpghttp://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1605/corolla21sp.jpg
http://img495.imageshack.us/img495/3870/corlooa4ru.jpg
http://img494.imageshack.us/img494/175/corolla10cs.jpg

I don't know how the interior is Lexus inspired. the only thing that the dent in the top (I suppose it looks like the clock will be there) is that it reminds me of the IS300/Altezza and the little tray it had on the top of the dash.

the only lexus touch are the is300 rims on the blk camo...

They stoll look nice.

To me that interior looks a lot like a GM product.

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4383/corolla13jq.jpg
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/175/corolla16el.jpghttp://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1605/corolla21sp.jpg
http://img495.imageshack.us/img495/3870/corlooa4ru.jpg
http://img494.imageshack.us/img494/175/corolla10cs.jpg

Think that will make the states as the Matrix?

Think that will make the states as the Matrix? Is that why it looks so GMish?

remember when I posted the 2007 Camry pictures on here last May 2005? Boy, I got some heat from corporate for that...haha....as far as the Corolla...hmmmmm.....well...it's supposed to be released in 2007 as a 2008 model, just like the way the Camry was released
Where them Corolla pics at? :D

Is that why it looks so GMish?
Matrix = Vibe, so mabye GM was the one who designed the interior this time around?

Matrix = Vibe, so mabye GM was the one who designed the interior this time around?
Thats what I was thinking. The interior photo reminds me a lot of GM design. The radio looks a lot like a GM. I wonder how quality will be....