Used Toyota Corolla Engines For Sale
in South Africa

While for Europe and other countries Toyota Corolla is offered with a new 132-horsepower 1.6-liter engine, the South Africans got its previous version with 122 hp. The engine is aggregated with a 6-speed “mechanics” and a variator.

Accessories

The Corolla 2020 sedan is called one of the most striking models in its series because of its sporty and elegant design, demonstrating the active essence of the car. Basic equipment “Standard” will offer 15-inch stamped wheels, and in the “Classic” version – 16-inch alloy wheels. The Comfort version is distinguished by LED foglights, and the Prestige is distinguished by fully LED headlights and R17 wheels. The interior of the model is based on the concept of Sensuous Minimalism (sensual minimalism) – it is simple but attractive. The basic version includes only the most necessary equipment: power windows, air conditioning, heated front seats and audio preparation. More expensive equipment will offer a multimedia system with an 8-inch screen, dual-zone climate control, combined trim (leather + fabric), a projection display, wireless charging,

Engines

In the South African market, a gasoline 1.6-liter 1ZR-FE rated at 122 hp is popular. It is combined with a 6-speed “mechanics” or stepless variator. The maximum speed of the car is 185 km / h with a variator and 195 km / h with “mechanics”. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h – 10.8 and 11 seconds, respectively. Gasoline consumption in the urban cycle is 8.2-8.7 l / 100 km, outside the city – 5.3-5.4 l / 100 km. The volume of the tank is 50 liters. It is worth noting that the new Corolla, depending on the markets, has other engine options: 1.8 liter and 2.0 liter, including hybrid versions, as well as a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine.

Chassis

The main innovation in the design of the chassis of the Toyota Corolla E210 is the new multi-link suspension, which the sedan received instead of the former semi-independent. This promises a more sporty character. Front, as usual, MacPherson suspension. According to the manufacturer, the car received springs of modified stiffness and shock absorbers with modified characteristics to more effectively reduce the buildup of the body and prevent transmission of blows through the wheels to the body even when driving irregularities like speed bumps. The stiffer silent blocks of the rear beam and front levers increase stability on the road. The electric power steering is retuned to provide better feedback during active steering. The car has fully disc brakes (front ventilated). Dimensions of the new generation sedan: length 4630 mm, width 1780 mm, height 1435 mm. Wheelbase 2700 mm. The minimum turning radius is 5.2 m. Trunk volume is 470 liters.

Road Safety

The rigidity of the sedan increased by 60%. From security systems, ABS, ESP, four airbags, a lift assistance system, and a light sensor were included in the basic package. In the performance of the “Classic” to increase safety is heated windshield. The Comfort package includes cruise control, a rear view camera with dynamic marking lines, safety curtains for both rows of seats and an anti-theft with a volume sensor. The Prestige version will standardly offer front and rear parking sensors. And in the top performance “Prestige Safety” there is a 10-inch projection display (indications on the windshield) and the Safety package, which includes active cruise control, a function to control traffic on the lane, monitoring “blind” zones and driver fatigue, automatic light switching headlights, automatic braking system with pedestrian recognition.

The company expects that the changes embodied in the new Corolla will increase the audience of potential buyers. The new platform offers improved ride quality, silence and safety. The interior and equipment have also changed for the better, however, the basic equipment for the South African market does not look rich.