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The first generation Corolla blossomed way back in 1966
in Japan as a Toyota dream to produce a people's car. This
rear wheel drive Toyota Corolla was an instant hit - an
outstanding compact car that coupled striking appeal with the
highest standards of performance.
Four years later, in 1970 a new Toyota Corolla emerged,
bringing with it a larger 1.2 litre engine. This second
generation Corolla actually became the second best selling
import car in 1970.
The year 1974 saw the third generation Toyota Corolla, a
masterpiece of engineering that grew on to become the
best-selling vehicle in the world between 1974 and
1977.
Never content with success, the Toyota dream surged on, and
1979 saw the advent of the fourth generation Toyota Corolla,
still with a rear wheel drive.
1984 was the year that saw significant changes in the
Toyota Corolla. This fifth generation Corolla came with a
front wheel drive, and a coupe version - the GT-S, with a
16-valve engine.
Through the years the Toyota Corolla grew in terms of
likeability and performance, and 1988 saw the arrival of the
sixth generation Toyota Corolla.
The seventh generation 1993 Corolla is one that looks
familiar. That's when it moved to its current compact size.
This 1993 Toyota Corolla is also famous for picking up a whole
host of awards along the way.
1998 was a landmark year for the Toyota Corolla. It saw the
arrival of the eighth generation Corolla that carried the
awesome 1.8 litre engine under its hood. And what you see
before you is the culmination of advanced styling, advanced
comfort and advanced performance - the ninth generation Toyota
Corolla.
In its soul the Toyota Corolla carries a destiny - to stand
for everything that represents perfection in the compact sedan
category. A destiny that's reflected in the 29 million
Corollas manufactured in over 150 countries across 14
factories, making it the world's highest selling
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