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    2009 Toyota Corolla

    The 2009 Toyota Corolla is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $29,990 for the Edge variant and topping out at $39,990 for the GLX variant.

    There are 5 variants of the Corolla available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2010.

    The 2009 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) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/175Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $29,990 - $39,990†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Hatchback or Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $29,990 - $39,990†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Hatchback or Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Toyota Corolla

    2009 Toyota Corolla

    Available Variants

    The Toyota Corolla comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Edge and the most expensive being GLX.

    Edge

    Price from $29,990†

    GX

    Price from $32,250†

    GL

    Price from $33,400†

    Base

    Price from $34,500†

    GLX

    Price from $37,990†

    2009 Toyota Corolla

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    Pros

    • Frugal hybrid powertrain
    • Still a great looker
    • Chuckable platform

    Cons

    • Tiny boot
    • Cramped second row
    • GX feels very 'base model'
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    How does the 2009 Toyota Corolla compare?

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    Power to Weight
    50.38 - 79.68 kW/t
    50.38 kW/t
    148.32 kW/t
    Boot Space
    283 - 450 litres
    268 litres
    482 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    10.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    724 - 1,170 km
    571 km
    1,170 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
    1,760 - 1,805 kg
    1,670 kg
    1,910 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,300 kg
    130 kg
    1,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 - 150 mm
    113 mm
    160 mm
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    GX

    2025

    $37,490

    SX

    2025

    $39,990

    ZR

    2025

    $43,990

    GR

    2025

    $65,990

    Year
    2025
    Engine Type
    1.8L HEV
    1.6L Combustion
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Manual
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Wagon
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    103 kW
    90 kW
    221 kW

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    2009 Toyota Corolla

    Dimensions

    4,220 mm
    1,760 mm
    1,515 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,220 mm
    Overall Width1,760 mm
    Overall Height1,515 mm
    Wheelbase2,600 mm
    Turning Circle10,400 mm
    Load Capacity505 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

    Looking for complete Toyota Corolla size & space specs?

    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.

    2009 Toyota Corolla

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the Edge variant that starts from $29,990.

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    The most expensive Toyota Corolla is the GLX variant that starts from $39,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Edge, GX, GL and GLX.

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    The largest Toyota Corolla is the GX variant which measures 1760mm wide, 4545mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 100kW of power and 175nm of torque are the Edge, GX, GL and GLX variants.

    The Toyota Corolla is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the Edge variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1805 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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