

Matthew Hansen
2026 Toyota Corolla review
Pros
- Frugal hybrid powertrain
- Still a great looker
- Chuckable platform
Cons
- Tiny boot
- Cramped second row
- GX feels very 'base model'
3 Months Ago
The 2001 Toyota Corolla is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $29,990 for the GL variant and topping out at $37,150 for the TS variant.
There are 4 variants of the Corolla available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-1999.
The 2001 Corolla was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Toyota Corolla include 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/171Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (141kW/180Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Toyota Corolla comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being GL and the most expensive being GT.


Matthew Hansen
3 Months Ago
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2025
$37,490
2025
$39,990
2025
$43,990
2025
$65,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,175 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 560 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.
2001 Toyota Corolla
The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the GL variant that starts from $29,990.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe most expensive Toyota Corolla is the GT variant that starts from $37,150.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1300 kg shared by all variants.
See all Toyota Corolla towing capacityThe largest Toyota Corolla is the GL variant which measures 1695mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota Corolla is the GT variant which has 141kW of power and 180nm of torque.
The Toyota Corolla is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the GL variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1630 kg.
The Toyota Corolla may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.
† 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.