Top Of 10 Generations of Toyota Corona Ever

Top Of 10 Generations of Toyota Corona Ever

 The last few months the world was hit by a corona virus pandemic (Covid-19) originating from the Capital City of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China. Until now, the epidemic that has not been found the vaccine has claimed the lives of up to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world. Although the corona is a deadly virus, this name actually already existed in the automotive world, namely the Toyota Corona.

Toyota Corona itself is a sedan that was produced by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Japan from 1957 to 2003. Indeed, the name of the Toyota Corona is arguably less prestige than other Toyota sedans. However, the Corona is actually practically one of the forerunners of other Toyota sedans that exist today.

Toyota Corona

Following is the profile of the Toyota Corona from generation to generation.

Toyota Corona Generation 1

The first generation Corona was born in May 1957 with the code ST10. At that time this car came with designs and components taken from the Toyota Crown. If you look at the design, the first generation Toyota Corona is indeed similar to the Toyopet Master. The engine used in the first generation still uses a small engine, which is a capacity of 997 cc with 42 hp power.

Toyota Corona Generation 1

The rear design of the first generation took a bit of the design of the 1949 Ford sedan. As a compact car, it also uses a monokok body design, with a double wishbone suspension. Toyota itself makes Corona with a very light weight, less than 1 ton or 960 kg. In 1958, Toyota also gave a minor facelift on this first-generation Toyota Corona.

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Toyota Corona Generation 2

The second generation was born in March 1960. At its appearance, this car was also known as the Toyota Tiara with the code ST20 and ST30. The difference can be seen one of them on the headlights which have a slightly pointy design. This is because Toyota mimics the face design of the Ford Thunderbird that existed in 1955 to 1957. Toyota Tiara itself is equipped with a larger engine, 1,500 cc which is the same as the Toyota Crown. This machine can produce 45 hp and is capable of racing up to speeds of 100 km / hour.

Toyota Corona Generation 2

The second generation Corona comes in several versions. Namely the coupe, 4-door sedan and station wagon. This car also had a pretty good success in the United States. It was proven that he could sell up to 318 units for the United States market at that time. In 1963, Toyota began expansion into the Land of Kangaroos, Australia. This second generation also went on sale in Australia in 1963.

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Toyota Corona Generation 3

September 1964, Toyota also introduced the third generation of Corona. In this generation Toyota seems really very serious to prepare Corona. Evidently this Japanese manufacturer brought in an Italian designer, Battista Farina to design it. As a result, Corona seemed to be given a new character because it gets a touch of European car style. Seen from the body that starts messing about, the headlights use 4 pieces to use a bumper made of chrome iron.

Toyota Corona Generation 3

In the third generation, Toyota campaigned for Corona to have tested more than 100 kilometers. The engine held in the third generation is smaller than the previous generation, which is 1,200 cc but is capable of racing up to 120 km / h for the United States market. There, Corona sold quite well to 30 thousand units in 1967.

As for the Australian market, the Toyota Corona uses a larger engine, 1,600 cc with two carburetors. In the Japanese market, Toyota Corona uses a 1600 cc engine, DOHC with twincam.

September 1968, Toyota released the Corona Mark 2 as a facelift version. Corona Mark 2 comes with a fresher design and no longer looks messy. The design began to look has a smooth curve that makes it look more beautiful.

Toyota Corona 4th Generation

The fourth generation with the T80 code came in February 1970. Coming with a newer look, the fourth generation Corona offers better comfort. The machines offered are also more varied. Starting from 1,300 cc, 1,500 cc, 1,600 cc, 1,700 cc, 1,900 cc and 2,000cc. The difference is seen in the new grille with body trim on the chrome side. For the two-door version, this car shares a platform with the Toyota Celica.

Toyota Corona 4th Generation

Toyota Corona 5th Generation

In August 1973, Toyota re-released the latest generation of Corona. This T100 coded car comes with a choice of automatic and manual transmissions. For the Japanese version, this car uses a much more powerful engine. Yamaha supplies the engine head for high performance. This naturally aspirated engine uses two Mikuni Solex 40mm carburetors. The transmission uses Porsche's 5-speed manual synchromesh model. The vehicle is also given a limited slip differential to provide better traction.

In that year, Corona had the closest competitors namely the Honda Accord, Subaru DL, and Nissan Bluebird. This fifth generation Corona was produced from 1973 to 1979. This Corona was also the first Corona model to be produced in Indonesia on a CKD basis.

Toyota Corona 5th Generation

Toyota Corona Generation 6

In the sixth generation, Corona shows a clear line. The shape of the car also has begun mengotak similar as the Toyota Corolla. The sixth generation was launched in 1978 to 1982. In this sixth generation, the Toyota Corona gave the body code with the number T130. There are several models that were launched starting from door two, door sedan 4, liftback to station wagon. In this sixth generation, there are some changes that occur.

Like the suspension using MacPherson independent strut at the front, trailing arm at the rear, disc brakes, and several other changes. For machines, there are several types of machines offered. Starting from 1,600 cc, 1,800 cc, 1,900 cc, 2,000 cc, 2,200 cc and 2,400 cc. The transmission offered also consists of manual and automatic.

Toyota Corona Generation 6

Toyota Corona 7th Generation

In early January 1982, Toyota also re-released the latest generation of Corona. This seventh generation is known to be made on the T140 platform which was produced in the range of 1982 to 1987. The body that was made was almost the same, consisting of coupe models, sedans, station wagons, and liftbacks. This variant was more famous for the Australian market at that time. While in Singapore, this car is used as a taxi fleet. Comfort Corona was considered good enough, so this car is often used as a taxi in several countries.

In 1983, Toyota made the Corona with front-wheel drive. If previously driven rear wheels, then this year Corona was born with front wheel drive. Coded T150, this Corona became the first Japanese car to use digital instruments on its cluster indicator. In this seventh generation too, the name Toyota Corona was replaced with the name Toyota Carina for the European market.

Corona Generation 8

In the eighth generation, Corona began to look more modern. The shape of the body is more pleasing to the eye and not boring. The eighth generation with T170 code was produced from 1987 to 1992. In May 1990, Toyota released the special edition Corona in Japan. This was done because to celebrate the 10 million Corona production. For the eighth generation it is arguably not as many as the previous generation.

Corona Generation 8

9th Corona Generation

On the Corona T190 or the ninth generation, Toyota made this Corona even bigger. This aims to provide more spacious cabin space. This model is also one of the most successful Corona models. Carina E even became excellent in Europe. In Japan, Corona is made in GX trim levels, Select Saloon, EX Saloon, and EX Saloon G. Liftback models are called Corona SF. In Indonesia, this generation is called Corona Absolute, while in Thailand and Taiwan it is known as Corona Exsior.

In Indonesia, there are also Corona Absolute, GX, EXSaloon. In 1994-1998, this car was once an official vehicle for the Army and Navy staff serving in those days. If you look at its shape, as if similar to the Great Corolla that already exists.

9th Corona Generation

Generation 10 Corona

This is the last generation of the Corona family in the world. This last generation was produced from 1996 to 2001 with the T210 body code. The shape is fresh, no longer looks old-fashioned and old. The difference is the existence of trim which is displayed all over the body of the car from the front, side to rear. In this generation uses 2 colors that are distinguished by body trim. There are several names for the last generation Corona. Starting from Caldina, Avensis, Allion, and Premio. In this generation too, Toyota has released a diesel engine with a turbo that is used as a taxi.

Generation 10 Corona

As an old car, this sedan has a fairly affordable price. You could say the price of a used Toyota Corona is quite cheap. Based on monitoring, the price of used Toyota Corona ranges between Rp. 15-150 million. This price certainly varies greatly with the conditions and years of production of the car. The most expensive price is the price for the station wagon model whose units are indeed quite rare.

For Carmudians who want to buy a car at a very affordable price, this car can be an alternative. In addition to low prices, Corona spare parts can also be substituted with other Toyota variants.

Author: Rizen Boy

Editor: Williams