Reviews: The 1996 Toyota Corolla
By Tom Brown
Introduction
The 1996 Corolla is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $13,908 USD in 1996.
Corolla Dimensions
In 1996 the Corolla has an overall length of 172.00 inches and a width of 66.30 inches. It sits a total of 53.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 38.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Corolla a turning radius of inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 97.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Corolla comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2458 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Corolla gets 27 - 28 miles/gallon city and 34 miles/gallon highway off a 13.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Corolla are also available.
Pricing
The Corolla retails for $13,908 USD with a invoice price of USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Rear Window Defogger. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tachometer.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Corolla seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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