The 1997 Toyota Corolla is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $29,000 for the Sprint variant and topping out at $33,000 for the Grande variant.
There are 3 variants of the Corolla available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1997.
The 1997 Corolla was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Toyota Corolla is only available with a petrol engine that produces 81kW and 142Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Toyota Corolla comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sprint and the most expensive being Grande.
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| 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 | 550 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.
1997 Toyota Corolla
The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the Sprint variant that starts from $29,000.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe most expensive Toyota Corolla is the Grande variant that starts from $33,000.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1200 kg shared by all variants.
See all Toyota Corolla towing capacityThe largest Toyota Corolla is the Plus variant which measures 1685mm wide, 4270mm in length and sits 1380mm tall.
All variants of the Toyota Corolla have a maximum power of 81kW and 142nm of torque.
The Toyota Corolla is built in New Zealand and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the Sprint variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1570 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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