The 1996 Toyota Corolla is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $23,500 for the XL variant and topping out at $39,500 for the GLX variant.
There are 6 variants of the Corolla available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-1992.
The 1996 Corolla was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Toyota Corolla include 1.3L in-line 4-cylinder (57kW/106Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (81kW/142Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (85kW/155Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Toyota Corolla comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XL and the most expensive being GLX.
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1996 Toyota Corolla
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2025
$37,490
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$39,990
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$43,990
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$65,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,095 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,685 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,465 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 545 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Toyota Corolla Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
1996 Toyota Corolla
The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the XL variant that starts from $23,500.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe most expensive Toyota Corolla is the GLX variant that starts from $39,500.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: GL, GX, GS and Glxi.
See all Toyota Corolla towing capacityThe largest Toyota Corolla is the GL variant which measures 1685mm wide, 4265mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 85kW of power and 155nm of torque are the Glxi and GLX variants.
The Toyota Corolla is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to New Zealand. The Toyota Corolla may be manufactured in Japan or New Zealand.
The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the XL variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1510 kg.
The Toyota Corolla uses Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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