The 2008 Toyota Corolla is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $26,450 for the Gx Safety Pack variant and topping out at $41,490 for the base variant.
There are 5 variants of the Corolla available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2007.
The 2008 Corolla was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Toyota Corolla include 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (66kW/190Nm), 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder (81kW/140Nm), 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/175Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (93kW/300Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (93kW/300Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, automatic continuously variable transmission, 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 Safety Pack and the most expensive being GLX.
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$37,490
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$39,990
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$43,990
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$65,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,410 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.
2008 Toyota Corolla
The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the Gx Safety Pack variant that starts from $26,450.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe most expensive Toyota Corolla is the base variant that starts from $41,490.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is offered by the base variant which can tow 1500 kg.
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 base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1890 kg.
The Toyota Corolla may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
† 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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