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1997 Toyota Corolla Review: Summary & Specs

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1997 Toyota Corolla Review

Fun, functional and affordable.

1997 Corolla Review Summary & Specifications

Because Toyota's fabled build quality means a Corolla owner can expect

a long and typically trouble-free service life, you can expect the ownership

experience to be a very satisfactory one. This fact offsets the car's modestly

higher sticker price, and it's further reduced by a $400 factory value-package

discount, right on the sticker, for a group of the most popular options.

There is less expensive competition out there, and more stylish, too,

but there are the usual trade-offs; less-expensive may mean less equipment,

ultrafashionable design might mean less interior room. The Corolla is a

good compromise. You'll discover a well-made, fun-to-drive little four-door

that will provide many years of service--and then your child can take it

away to college.

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1997 Toyota Corolla Specs
Vehicle CategoryCompact Cars
EditorDaniel Charles Ross
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)1.6-liter dohc 16v 4-cyl.
Engines (optional)105-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16v 4-cyl.
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Transmissions (optional)4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InFremont, CA
Manufacturer Phone1-800-468-6968
Manufacturer URLwww.toyota.com
Base Price MSRP15408


1997 Toyota Corolla Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPDX Sedan
Standard Equipment(DX Sedan) 5-speed manual transmission, lockable split-folding rear seat, power rack-and-pinion steering, dual manual outside mirrors, tinted glass, center console, rear window defogger
Destination Charge
Options as Tested (MSRP)Air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette audio, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, carpeted floor mats, color-keyed door handles body-side molding
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested17705
Horse Power100 @ 5600
Torque105 @ 4400
Fuel Economy31/35
Wheelbase97.0
Length/Width/Height172.0/66.3/53.5
Track Front/Rear57.5/57.1
Turning Radius32.2
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room38.8/51.3/42.4
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.1/54.3/33.0
Trunk Volume12.7
Payload
Towing Capacity1500
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight2337
Stock TiresP175/65R-14
Brakes Front/Reardisc/drum
Fuel Capacity13.2
1997 Toyota Corolla