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    Toyota Corolla GLX (2008) price & specs

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    $38,990†
    1.8L petrol4D Sedan4 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    GLX

    Overview

    The 2008 Toyota Corolla GLX is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Toyota Corolla is regarded as a small Car built in Japan with prices starting at $38,990 before on-road costs.

    This Toyota Corolla is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 175 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Toyota claims the Corolla GLX uses 7.4L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 173g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 743km per full tank

    The Toyota Corolla measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4540mm (178.7 inches) in length, 1760mm (69.3 inches) in width with a 2600mm (102.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1285kg (2832.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Corolla GLX comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2008 Toyota Corolla GLX has a 150mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 450kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    50.38 - 79.68 kW/t
    50.38 kW/t
    151.88 kW/t
    Boot Space
    283 - 450 litres
    283 litres
    482 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5 - 7.7 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    10.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    862 - 1,019 km
    821 km
    1,019 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 8 years
    1 year
    8 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,445 - 1,890 kg
    1,445 kg
    1,890 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,500 kg
    800 kg
    1,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 - 160 mm
    113 mm
    160 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,540 mm
    1,760 mm
    1,475 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,540 mm
    Overall Width1,760 mm
    Overall Height1,475 mm
    Wheelbase2,600 mm
    Turning Circle10,400 mm
    Load Capacity500 mm

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    GLX

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $38,990†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 173
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 80.5
    Engine (cc): 1798
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 2zr-Fe
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 88.3
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
    Maximum Power (kW): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 175
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Platform Code: NCV

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Spoiler

    Location: Trunk/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 450

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
    Front Track (in): 60.4
    Front Track (mm): 1535
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
    Overall Height (in): 58.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1475
    Overall Length (in): 178.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4540
    Overall Width (in): 69.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1760
    Rear Track (in): 60.4
    Rear Track (mm): 1535
    Wheelbase (in): 102.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2600

    Internal Dimensions

    Interior Height (in): 47
    Interior Height (mm): 1195
    Interior Length (in): 75.4
    Interior Length (mm): 1915

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Tinted Glass

    Location: Cabin

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1785
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3935
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1285
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2833

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant: 4
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Fixed

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † 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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