Corolla 150 body kit. Weaknesses and problems of Toyota Corolla E150

Toyota corolla The E150 represents the 10th generation of the popular car line, which went into large circulation in early 2006. Despite the long development of the concept of the car, the new Corolla received both new chips and disadvantages.

Toyota Corolla E150: briefly about the main

The E150 car was focused on the markets of Great Britain, Central Europe and the countries of the former USSR, and differs from the American version in the model with a bumper and fenders body kit. Also, the American Corolla has more functionality and power potential.

Throughout its history, the E150 model has gone through 2 upgrades, as a result of which serial flaws and brand vulnerabilities have been eliminated. And if the first revision was aimed at increasing the functionality of the car, then the second restyling consisted of a global revision of the E150 concept - Corolla, produced since 2010, is characterized by:

• Improved aerodynamics - the bumper and air intakes of the new configuration have increased the streamlining of the body, thereby increasing the downforce acting on the car. This innovation has improved manageability vehicle upon reaching cruising speed;
• By adjusting the headlights - a new form factor of lighting devices made it possible to calibrate the light beam to European standards, as a result of which the quality of lighting increased and the likelihood of dazzling oncoming traffic was reduced;
• Improved design - restyling of the car's exterior consists in installing easily alloyed chrome-plated discs, changing the shape of the headlights, as well as installing turn signal repeaters on the side mirrors;
• Increased functionality - the car received an upgraded audio system with the addition of additional speakers, a rear-view camera integrated into the salon mirror and new interior upholstery.

Toyota Corolla E150 was produced exclusively in the sedan body - this decision was made to increase car sales in the European market. Unlike the old version of the E120, the new Corolla is distinguished by its executive class design and increased dimensions, which has increased its status. car brand generally.

Specifications: what's special about a car?

Toyota Corolla E150 was produced in two versions: with a 1.33 liter and 1.6 liter engine. Motors work according to the principle internal combustion fuel with atmospheric air supply and are characterized by an independent fuel injection system.
Both versions of the engine are paired with a manual 6-speed transmission, but the 1.6L was provided by a limited edition model with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Vehicle weight varies from 1300 to 1450 kg, depending on modification and optional equipment packages. Dimensions of E 150 are:

• Length - 4545 mm;
• Width - 2600 mm;
• Height - 1760 mm;
• The ground clearance is 150 mm.

The 10th generation Corolla is a C-class family car, suitable for use both in the city and on the highways. The car is designed as a front-wheel drive platform "NewMS" and has a semi-independent rear and independent front suspension. All brakes on the machine are disc brakes with an increased coverage area, as well as equipped with an anti-lock braking system of wheels.

Fuel consumption is 6-9-7.2 liters per 100 km of run in the mixed type. For full engine operation, it is necessary to fill in oil of the 5W30 or 5W40 brand, the average consumption of technical fluid per 1000 km of run is 900 ml. The volume of oil in the engine is 5.6 liters.

Note! Toyota Corolla E150 operates stably only on high-octane fuel - the use of gasoline with a class lower than A95 is fraught with knocking and engine overheating, which leads to a decrease in the service life of components.

Also, the design of the motors provides for the possibility of installing gas equipment of the Euro-4 format and higher, which makes it possible to reduce fuel costs without an actual loss of power potential.

Secondary market price: is it worth buying a used car?

The cost of E150 in the secondary market in 2018 is in the region of 400-750,000 rubles, which is explained by the difference in the configuration and mileage of cars. When purchasing a car, it is important to inspect steering rack, and also check the suspension and transmission of the engine - until the end of the service life, the E150 may have problems in these units.

Particular attention should be paid to the version with a 1.6 liter engine and an automatic transmission: the 10th generation of the Corolla has a lot of vulnerabilities in the automatic transmission, as a result of which it is now problematic to find a fully functioning model with an automatic transmission. The best option for purchasing would be a mechanic with a 1.3 liter engine for single trips or business, or a 1.6 liter engine for a family or long distance travel.

It's important to know! When buying a car on the secondary market, it is necessary to carry out a complete diagnosis of the vehicle: check the engine, transmission, chassis and fail. Toyota Corolla is a "non-kill" car, as a result of which it is often used by taxi drivers or courier services.

In order not to buy a car with a taxi driver, it is also recommended to inspect the upholstery, the state of the steering wheel and the resource of the buttons on the torpedo - abundant abrasions are a sign of intensive use of the car and it is advisable to refrain from buying.

Is it profitable to operate a Toyota Corolla 150?

Toyota Corolla has a lot of advantages, among which are engine durability and build quality. The main advantages of the E150 model are:

1. Aesthetics - the design solution of the Corolla is characterized by a powerful body and a solid interior. External appearance The car has a streamlined design, there is enough free space inside the car for all passengers, and the interior upholstery is made of high quality and pleasant to the touch. The main feature of the E150 is its executive class soundproofing, which blocks noise from entering the car;
2. Reliability - the total service life of the vehicle reaches 400,000 km. All structural units are distinguished by high-quality assembly, the body is protected against corrosion, and the interior is resistant to mechanical damage;
3. Efficiency - low fuel consumption and high re-suitability allows you to operate the Corolla even with a limited budget;
4. Ergonomics - Corolla has a small turning radius and high maneuverability, thanks to which it freely flows into traffic both in city traffic jams and on the highway. The car is completely comfortable to operate.

This car is distinguished by unpretentious maintenance and does not require large investments in the event of repairs or accidents - due to the popularity of the model, it is possible to find original components at a low cost in our time.

The premiere of the tenth generation Toyota Corolla (E150) took place in Finland (Helsinki) in December 2006. A car with a four-door sedan type body belongs to the middle class C and complies with Euro-4 environmental standards. The five-door hatchback based on Toyota Corolla got its own name - Toyota Auris.

The new car was equipped with two engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters, 97 and 124 hp. respectively, and two transmissions - a five-speed mechanical and a five-speed robotized. In 2010, the car was restyled, as a result of which the car received a new bumper with a wide air intake, a new false radiator grill, headlights and repeaters of direction indicators on the side mirrors, and the taillights were also changed. The new Toyota Corolla is offered with two petrol engines 1.33 l (101 hp) and 1.6 l (124 hp), which are equipped with a six-speed "mechanics" or a four-speed "automatic" (instead of a robotic gearbox)

Engine compartment (top view) of the car: 1 - expansion tank of the engine cooling system; 2 - plug of the expansion tank of the engine cooling system; 3 - service valves of the air conditioning system; 4 - oil filler plug; 5 - ignition coils; 6 - block head cover; 7 - thermostat; 8 - mass air flow sensor; 9 - air filter; 10 - reservoir of the main brake cylinder; 11 - electronic unit of the engine control system; 12 - cover of the mounting block of relays and fuses; 13 - air intake; 14 - storage battery; 15 - air supply hose; 16 - throttle assembly; 17 - safety hook of the hood lock; 18 - intake manifold; 19 - oil level indicator (dipstick); 20 - generator; 21 - right support of the power unit suspension; 22 - bonnet stop; 23 - washer reservoir filler plug

The main components and assemblies of the car(bottom view, rear): 1 - spare wheel niche; 2 - filling pipe; 3, 9 - rear wheel brakes; 4.10 - shock absorbers; 5.11 - rear suspension springs; b - rear suspension beam; 7 - fuel tank; 8 - muffler; 12 - supply pipe

For the first time, the Toyota Corolla model appeared in the mid-sixties, and at the 2006 Beijing International Motor Show, the premiere of the tenth generation of the Corolla, which has a body index, depending on the sales market, E140 and E150, took place.

Toyota Corolla 10 (E150) replaced the ninth generation model (E120) and visibly changed in appearance, becoming more solid and modern looking.

Configuration and prices Toyota Corolla (E150).

The increased dimensions of the sedan contributed a lot to this. So, its length has grown to 4,540 mm (the wheelbase remains the same - 2,600), the width is 1,760, the height is 1,470. The trunk volume of a four-door is 450 liters, and ground clearance(clearance) for specifications for the Russian market - 150 millimeters.

Toyota Corolla 150 has undergone two updates, the last of which is dated April 2010. Then the car received a different front bumper with an increased air intake, a new radiator grill, retouched taillights, repeaters of indicators in the rear-view mirrors and a redesigned 16-inch wheel rims.

The interior of the restyled version of the Toyota Corolla E150 sedan has got an upgraded audio system with USB-input and Bluetooth protocol support for connecting a mobile phone. And in top-end trim levels, the car flaunts a rear-view camera, the picture from which is displayed on a small 3.3-inch screen integrated into the salon mirror.

As power units for the Toyota Corolla 150, a variety of gasoline engines and two diesels are available. But the car was delivered to Russia with only two engine options. The base is a 1.33-liter engine with a capacity of 101 hp, and as an alternative, a 124-horsepower petrol "four" with a return of 124 "horses" is offered.

The latter could be ordered both in tandem with a 6-speed manual transmission and with a 4-band automatic transmission, while for the initial version only a manual transmission is available. The price of such a Toyota Corolla 150 was 642,000 rubles.

The cost of a top-end sedan Prestige with automatic transmission reached 878,000 rubles. In the summer of 2013, sales of a new eleventh generation of the popular model started on the Russian market.

But there is no doubt that the car in the back of the E150 will remain popular in the secondary market for a long time, especially since the model is famous for its liquidity and high resale value due to its good reputation.

Toyota Corolla E150 photo

The 2010 Toyota Corolla is considered one of the most popular golf class sedans of the early 2010s. It is a 10th generation restyling in the back of the E150 - the manufacturer has modified the body and interior, added new engine... The restyled version was produced until 2013, when it was replaced by the next, 11th generation Corolla.

In domestic salons, it was possible to buy 7 complete sets with two variants of power units at prices ranging from 642 to 878 thousand rubles. You can find this car on sale now - already in the secondary market and at more favorable prices.

Appearance and dimensions of the 2010 Toyota Corolla

The attractive appearance of the body of the 2010 Corolla is ensured by its smooth and rounded lines. However, modern lighting technology and powerful bumpers give the car more solidity. Among its features are the following:

• a radiator grille divided into two halves with a corporate logo;
• modified front bumper and enlarged air intake;
• a new shape of the rear-view mirrors, which have become more elongated and received repeaters of turns;
• updated wheel disks R16 (for top-end configurations), the pattern on which brings variety to the exterior of the sedan;
• a futuristic view of the taillights with transparent elements in the central part;
• the changed luggage compartment lid, divided in half by chrome molding.

The dimensions of the restyled version correspond to the European C-class. The length of the car is 4.545 m, width - 1.76 m, height - 1.47 m.The distance between the axles is 2.6 m, and the ground clearance is 15 cm.Depending on the configuration, the weight of the car is within 1.3-1 , 38 t.

Salon

The interior of the car turned out to be of high quality and neat, without noticeable changes and attention-grabbing details. The lower part of the steering wheel is slightly flattened, the instruments on the dashboard are located under a small visor, and the air conditioning controls and the head unit are located on the narrowed lower part of the center console.

On the first row of the 2010 Corolla there are comfortable seats with a side profile and the ability to change position in a fairly wide range. The rear seats can accommodate three passengers - unlike most modern cars this model does not have a transmission tunnel. The passenger of the second row has no conveniences, with the exception of a folding armrest with cup holders.

Specifications Toyota Corolla 2010

Domestic salons offered for sale cars with two powertrain options:

1. 1.3-liter with 101 hp. with "mechanics" and fuel consumption in the range of 4.9-5.8 liters. The high efficiency compensated for the relatively low engine power, which made the basic version of the Corolla no less popular than the top-end configurations.
2. 124-horsepower 1.6 liters, which could be equipped with both manual transmission and "automatic". In the presence of "mechanics", a car with such an engine consumed 5.8-6.9 liters of gasoline, and with an automatic transmission - up to 7.2 liters.

Inside the luggage compartment of the car, up to 450 liters of cargo can be stored in normal condition. If necessary, transportation long items the backs of the second row can be folded. And under the raised floor of the trunk in some configurations it was possible to find a spare wheel or "stowaway".

Vehicle safety is at a high level, confirmed by crash tests according to the NCAP standard. According to the test results, the car received 5 stars out of 5 and from 66 to 94% out of 100% in different indicators. The safest version is considered to be the Elegance configuration and more expensive versions, equipped with a knee airbag for the driver and curtain airbags.

Competitors Toyota Corolla 2010

The Corolla model has many competitors both in the price category and in the class. When buying such a car, the following are often considered as additional options:

• Chevrolet Lacetti,
• Mitsubishi Lancer,
• Citroen C4
• Hyundai Solaris.

The model is also compared with such a popular car as the Ford Focus - although the Ford released at the same time differs in less engine power and trunk volume. Volkswagen Golf will have similar parameters, but its cost is noticeably higher both in the primary (for new versions) and in the secondary market.

For an amount comparable to the price of a 2010 Corolla, you can buy a 2008-2009 Honda Civic. Such a machine can be equipped with a 1.6 or 1.8 liter engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. In the same price category, there is another car in demand - Skoda Octavia A5.

The wheelbase of this model is 20 mm larger compared to the Corolla, but this feature is almost not reflected in the size of the cabin. A more noticeable advantage can be a trunk volume of 560 liters.

Options and prices

On the Russian market, you can find 4 configurations of the sedan. The "Comfort" version, the cost of which at the time of sales started from 642 thousand rubles, was completed with power windows, headlight washers, a central lock, an immobilizer and a CD-radio tape recorder.

The Elegance configuration is distinguished by the presence of automatic climate control, front foglights and a multifunctional steering wheel, on which the audio system controls are located.

The top-end Prestige features cruise control, alloy wheels and a set of sensors.

Depending on the configuration and technical condition, the cost of a used 2010 Corolla in the secondary market is in the range of 400-700 thousand rubles. In Ukraine, you can find the same cars at a price of 200 to 360 thousand UAH. For comparison, it is worth noting that the E16-0 / 180 from the salon will cost about 1 million rubles.

Tab. 1. Characteristics of a complete set for the domestic market.

In Beijing at the international auto show at the end of 2006, the Toyota carmaker presented the Toyota Corolla e150 body model, which was a generation of tenth generation cars.

Unlike the previous generation E120 the car began to have a solid appearance, and also its dimensions increased... In this body, the car existed until 2013, after which it came to replace it.

The previous model was very popular among motorists, and also had high expert ratings. Crash tests conducted by the independent organization EuroNCAP for the first time in the history of has given this model as many as five stars... The manufacturer was able to achieve this due to the fact that the car's security system was at a high level.

Many car owners of Toyota Corolla in E150 body confuse calling the E140 model dorestaling, but this is a misconception, since the difference between them is only in appearance and the country for which they are produced.

The photo below shows a Corolla produced for the UAE and the USA, its main differences are as follows:

• Installed 1.8 and 2.4 liter engines;
• Running lights (DRL) are installed on the front optics, and the lights reverse have a paired number;
• Typically set independent rear suspension spring type;
• The rear wheels are equipped with disc brakes;
• Sills, bumpers, fenders installed in XRS and S series;

Models for the European and our market have the following differences:

• The interior color is dark and the instrument panel with Optitron displays
• There are no DRL headlights, in the back there is a reversing lamp in one copy, and fog lights;
• The rear suspension is in the form of a beam, and the rear bumper is slightly raised. All installed consumables are more durable;
• Set 1.4 and;
• Bumpers, body kits and fenders have a different shape.

Exterior 10th generation

In 2010, the Toyota Corolla 150 underwent dramatic changes that affected the body and interior of the car. As a result of these changes, a chrome grille was installed, the air intake became larger, the shape of the rear and headlights was changed, and direction indicators were installed on the rear-view mirrors.

As for the interior, it is made of better materials, an improved audio system with support for USB, AUX and Bluetooth was installed in it. A large display and a rear-view camera were added to the expensive configurations.

To improve visibility, the instrument lighting was changed from orange to white. The steering wheel has become more comfortable due to the thickened contour.

Significant improvements were also made in the control system, for example, it became possible to open the trunk using a button added to the ignition key, and all the windows were equipped with an electric drive.

Specifications

The tenth generation is equipped with two engines with a volume of 1.3 and a manual transmission, as well as 1.6 liters with a manual transmission or. The model has the following specifications:

Peculiarities

The model has the following features:

• Spacious salon;
• Smoothly starts, and gear changes are smooth;
• Soft suspension;
• Excellent management.

Useful video

Summing up, we can conclude that thanks to the new bumper, new radiator grille and headlights it has an expressive appearance, and the modified interior and excellent handling makes the trip on this car conformal.