2008-2009 Toyota Corolla preview

2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan

What we have here is our research into the next-generation Toyota Corolla. The current version has been chugging along for six years now, when the standard shelf-life for each Corolla version is usually four years. The current version is seriously outdated, but other markets already have new versions. In fact, Japan and Europe got two different versions.

The Europeans already got the best versions for the 2007 model year. They get a sedan called, what else, the Corolla, as well as a sporting hatchback called the Auris, and a wagon called the Corolla Verso.

2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan
2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan
2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan

The Toyota Auris drops the Corolla name and has sportier suspension tuning.

2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan auris

The Toyota Corolla Verso has a taller roof and is sort of a micro minivan rather than a wagon.

2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan

The Japanese get their own version of the Corolla. It has more sedate styling, but packs much more features, such as a rear-view camera, a self-parking system, radar cruise control and a pre-safe computer system, all lifted from the Lexus LS460. The sedan is called the Corolla Axio.

2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan axio
toyota-corolla-axio

The Japanese also get a standard wagon version instead of a van, calling it the Corolla Fielder.

2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan fielder wagon

The Japanese also get the Auris hatchback as well as a Blade variant with a bigger engine, but the Chinese get the European Corolla version. All sedan versions share the same interior. The Americans will get yet another version of the sedan, and possibly the Toyota Blade, to be sold as the Matrix.

2008 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan blade matrix

Coming down to engine choices, the European versions get some diesel four-cylinders with manual, while the Japanese versions get a 110 hp 1.5-litre and a 136 hp 1.8-litre, both four-cylinder and both with CVT automatics. The Chinese get a six-speed manual. The Japanese Blade actually has the 160 hp 2.4-litre four from the Camry, so it is by far the best version.

The sedan interior is conservative but stylish, with optional fake aluminium or fake wood trim.

2008 2009 toyota corolla sedan interior
2008 2009 toyota corolla sedan interior

So what will the Middle East get? We believe the European styling might make actually it here, but with the Japanese 1.5-litre and 1.8-litre engine choices, with a five-speed or six-speed manual, and an automatic with hopefully at least five-speeds, if not the CVT automatics. The gadgets in the Japanese models will definitely not make it here, and neither will the hatchback and wagon versions. But then they might be built in Thailand. There is a possibility though that the Japanese styling might come here, in which case we will get sedan and wagon variants, but we will also get true Japanese-built Corollas again.

For the latest local prices and specs, visit the Toyota Corolla buyer guide.

179 comments to 2008-2009 Toyota Corolla preview

  • oguz

    I wanted to buy Corolla from Dubai, and give money to my Uncle, but he run away and I can’t even get my money back from him.
    I’m now without money and without Corolla.

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  • krishna

    good corolla is the best. i like corolla in dubai

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  • zia ullah

    :lol: I drive many cars but i feel CROLLA 2009 is my dream Quean.

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  • shifan Nofel, lahore pakistan

    :wink: New toyota ALTIS in pakistan is good small medium size sedan. With comfortable and smooth drive. Brakes are good this time with additional ABS added in GLI 1300 cc versions also. Interior is not well designed very simple !! steering was much better shaped and look in last model 2002-2007 with hand sewn leather on it. Please change this switching system for air conditioner and add touch /button system for on off of fan etc it looks very old now.

    Very light weight car ! Please put atleast two airbags!!!!!! there is only one in Corolla ALTIS !

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  • Dr Nasir

    :roll:
    The new corolla is wonderful and I think its drive must be fine and comfortable

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  • SARFRAZ AHMED

    T,COROLLA IS MINE FAVOURITE CAR,ITS SHAPE IS SO BEAUTIFUL.I LIKE IT VERY VERY MUCH.AND I LOVE MY COROLLA. PAR MARY PAS HAY NAE.

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  • saeed khoso

    :oops: dear i like corrola but reduce it price in pak

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  • Ahamed

    It is amazing.I am shocked seeing that 2009 model toyota crolla is arrived in our area.Because i am livin very remote area of pakistan. because there is no such new models in the bazaar expect toyota coroll. it is nice.

    What is the price of Toyota crolla 2009 in pakistan.

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  • Muhammad Mazher (Pakistan)

    very beautiful cars made corolla
    i realy like it but am not a rich person i cant buy this luxury cars
    mazher raza

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  • Mouhammad Sooban

    :neutral: ilike toyotacorolla ihave 5car corolla toyota is always best ihave not too much world for toyota

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  • zia & atif 03-07-09

    :shock: hiiiiiiiiii dudes….wel guys i hve been to toyota showrooms quite few times.wot i find in gli 2009 the interior is nt so persuiting…overl looks are alrite….but guys v are nt payin for only exterior………mind it …even tho these ppl are chraging too much money……thnx cheers

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  • shayanpour

    hello dear sir,
    I’m shayanpour from iran.
    i want buying 1 toyota corola GLI(2008 or 2009)
    please help me .
    please send the price of this car and what i can this car?

    sincerely yours
    shayanpour.
    +98-9123076574

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  • shehryar

    i want to know that the toyota corolla shown in first few pictures is in siver colour ar in medium silver colour.bcz im buying one and confused in these to colours.

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  • Murf

    go for silver! or maybe a different car? ;)

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  • shehryar

    yar im waiting for my questions answer

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  • !

    It is a medium low silver color with a hint of low grey and medium high metallic coating…Hope it answers your question. Else you can check out the toyota website to see all the colors.

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  • DOLLY

    I love the Corolla Fielder!!! Standard SW. I’m a Toyota customer and I’m due for a new car (11 years). I have been waiting for the Fielder to arrive in Canada. It is a good size, economical, practical and with the Toyota Reliability. I have written to Japan and Toyota Can., but they brought the Venza instead. What’s wrong with Toyota? This SW would sell very well in Canada for sure. I need this kind of vehicle to take my kids and my dogs. If they don’t bring it soon I will go with the Grand C-MAX from Ford that is due in North America in 2011, similar to the Fielder but with 7 passengers and sliding doors. I’ll have no choice but to switch to Ford. Mini vans are too big and Matrix (hatchback) too small.

    Sorry loyalties can go only so far.

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  • RobertMensah

    I love toyota corolla cars because of its minimal fuel consumption, and it has more comfort when driving. This is my dream car, I really love it

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  • asim

    hi wassup guys i got corolla altis here in pakistan n modified it wid trd n its hitting 240km/hr now where as previously i coul only go till 180! engine sound is good n optitromn meter is hot n looks r awsome. 10th gerneration realy did it dis time. but im gona impor aurion now soon Inshallah for my self lol.
    Dr.Asim

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  • Jin

    Toyota Corolla is one of my favorite cars. it is simply reliable and last for a very long time.

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  • Sunil Jayasinghe

    toyota corolla is My favorite car, I am using only brande corolla from 1980 (29 years)1998 I cahange to corolla Diesel now I am having Toyota corolla CE110
    my dream is go for latest corolla Diesel car
    its a oneof the best car for hard use

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  • ROJ

    why dont we get the exciting models that other markets have?

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  • Saeed.Ahmed

    good drive best shep and power cars very lovly looking

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  • Bryar

    Hi friends,
    I want to buy corolla 2008, but I’m confusing about engine sizes(1.8 or 1.6) and someone says 1.6 is not good. so what do you suggest for me?

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  • ani

    hai…….
    i would like to buy a new corolla gli model ,
    i know but the price of gli model in uae ,

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  • asim

    i got altis 1.8 in pakistan its m/t n i luvv it it has got very guud feul average n da looks r da sexiest it comes wid side skirtls n i aded spoiler xtended font n rear bumpers n put on 17inch alloy rims n also installed hid oh yea n wid its flexen mica color n it looking sexier than ever

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  • Mohamed

    we are looking Toyota Corolla 1.8 / 1.6 2009/2010 with better price

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  • a.k.samanta

    Looking for Toyotoa Corolla
    2010/2009 model for purchase

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  • emeka osamor

    Funny i’ve to come back to this. Guys i didn’t buy a Corolla but i instead bought a Camry. And guess what? It’s the best car i’ve ever driven. Just hope the Corolla has the same feel.

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