Search Consumer Guide Auto and the Web
 

1993-1997 Toyota Corolla
Date Published: 11/23/08

1993-1997 Toyota Corolla
More Photos

Price Range:
$900 - 2,200

Class:
Compact Car
1993-1997 Toyota Corolla
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Toyota Corolla LE 4-door Rating
Performance 3
Fuel Economy 7
Ride Quality 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 4
Quietness 5
Controls/Materials 5
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 3
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 6
Total Score: 44
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model
1993-1997 TOYOTA COROLLA BUYING RESOURCES
Search Local Listings
 
Sell Your Car
 
Free CARFAX Record Check
 
1993-1997 Toyota Corolla Review
Corolla was all new for 1993. In the redesign it got larger, added a driver-side airbag and available antilock brakes. Corolla returned as both a 4-door sedan and a 4-door wagon. Geo offered its own version of the Corolla, called the Prizm. Corollas were offered in three trim levels; the Standard, DX, and LE. The Standard came with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, which made 105 horsepower. It came with a standard 5-speed manual, but could be paired with a 3-speed automatic. The other two Corolla models came with a 115-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard; 4-speed automatic optional (standard on LE).
Year to Year Changes
1994 Toyota Corolla: Corollas gain a new passenger-side airbag as its most notable change for '94. In addition, the passengers' seatbelts now have automatic-locking retractors that cinch the belts tight when they're used with a child safety seat.
1995 Toyota Corolla: The mainstay 1.8-liter engine, which drops 10 horsepower (to 105) from new tuning is implemented to meet stricter emissions limits in all states. The only other change is new interior fabric for the DX 4-door notchback and 5-door wagon.
1996 Toyota Corolla: Toyota killed the LE model for pricing reasons. That leaves just the base and DX sedans and 5-door wagons, which carry on with only minor changes. The most obvious is a new smaller grille. Also, the base Corolla's 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine has been revised to produce lower emissions. As a result, horsepower drops by five to 100, while torque actually increases by five pound-feet to 105.
1997 Toyota Corolla: The Corolla station wagon is dropped for 1997. Joining the base and DX sedan is a new Classic Edition package, or CE, which includes power windows and locks, air conditioning, and other features.
Car Buying Resources

Trade-In Calculator

Research how much your car is truly worth

Trade-In Calculator



Used Cars

Search online classifieds and find a local dealer
Search Local Listings

Vehicle History Report

Get a CARFAX Vehicle History... the first step to protecting yourself from costly hidden problems.



What's Under the Hood?

Learn about how cars work.

Learn things



Insurance

We're dedicated to making insurance easier.

Get Insurance



Sell Your Car

Reach over 8 million buyers
Sell Your Car
    Find a Used Car
Price Range:
to
 Radius:
    Vehicle History Report

FREE CARFAX Record Check
Looking at a used car, check for costly hidden problems before you buy.