

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 2007 Toyota Corolla is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $25,990 for the GX variant and topping out at $37,190 for the GLX variant.
There are 4 variants of the Corolla available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2007.
The 2007 Corolla was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Toyota Corolla include 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder (81kW/140Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/175Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual 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 GX and the most expensive being GLX.


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 | 4,410 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 275 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.
2007 Toyota Corolla
The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the GX variant that starts from $25,990.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe most expensive Toyota Corolla is the GLX variant that starts from $37,190.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: GX, GL and GLX.
See all Toyota Corolla towing capacityThe largest Toyota Corolla is the GX variant which measures 1760mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 100kW of power and 175nm of torque are the GX, GL and GLX variants.
The Toyota Corolla is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the GX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1805 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.