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| Manufacturer | Toyota NUMMI |
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| Also called | Geo Prizm Holden Nova Toyota Corolla Levin (2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback) Toyota Sprinter Cielo (5-door hatchback) Toyota Sprinter Trueno (2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback) |
| Production | 1987–1992 |
| Assembly | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Fremont, California, United States Toyota City, Japan Durban, South Africa Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Cikarang, Indonesia Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Thames, New Zealand Chachoengsao, Thailand |
| Predecessor | Corolla E80 |
| Successor | Corolla E100 |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door liftback 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engine | Gasoline: 1.3 L I4 1.5 L I4 1.6 L I4 Diesel: 2.0 L I4 |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in (2,431 mm) |
| Length | Sedan: 170.3 in (4,326 mm) Liftback & Coupe: 172.2 in (4,374 mm) Wagon: 172.0 in (4,369 mm)/171.5 in (4,356 mm) |
| Width | 65.2 in (1,656 mm) 1988 Liftback, Wagon & Coupe: 65.6 in (1,666 mm) |
| Height | 1988 Sedan: 52.2 in (1,326 mm) Liftback & Coupe: 49.6 in (1,260 mm) 1989-1992 Sedan: 52.4 in (1,331 mm) AWD Sedan: 53.0 in (1,346 mm) FWD Wagon: 54.5 in (1,384 mm) AWD Wagon: 55.7 in (1,415 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1086 kg (2390 lb) |
| Related | Toyota Corolla Sprinter Daihatsu Charade Geo Prizm Holden Nova |
The Corolla E90 was the sixth generation of cars sold by Toyota under the Corolla nameplate.
The performance option of rear-wheel drive was dropped after 1986, with all Corollas front-wheel drive from 1987, with production beginning in May 1987. For general export, the trim levels are Base, XL, GL, SE, and SE Limited. The GT-i was sold in limited numbers in certain countries. The all wheel drive Sprinter Carib wagon used a solid axle rear suspension with coil springs, while the rest used struts all around. The 4WD wagon was sold from 1988 to 1994 and had different bodywork to other Corollas. It was called the All-Trac in the US and sold with the Tercel or Corolla name in some countries. In general, all models depart from the previous generation's boxy styling, for a more contemporary look and improved aerodynamics.
The Sprinter five-door liftback was called Cielo in Japan, and re-badged as the Corolla in Europe, though for a period in Ireland (and possibly elsewhere) it was badged the "Sprinter GLS", unusually in cheap-looking decals instead of the metallic-coated plastic badges found on all other Toyotas of the time.
High performance GT-i models are powered by 4A-GE, and offered as 3-door hatchback, sedan, and 5-door liftback. The North American GT-S coupé shared the same engine.
This was awarded the 1988 Semperit Irish Car of the Year.
