2002 TOYOTA Corolla Wagon 1.6L VVT-i 4AT FWD (110 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The ninth generation of the Corolla was available in a few body shapes: a three and five-door hatchback, a station wagon, and an MPV.

Ever since the first generation of the Corolla in 1966, the Japanese compact-segment vehicle was on top of the reliability charts worldwide. When Toyota introduced the ninth generation in 2000, it improved it in any possible way, starting with safety, fuel efficiency, and interior space. For the latest attribute, the Corolla Wagon was the best choice before the MPV.

While its designers were not among the top artists in the world, the Corolla looked just decent. Its headlights were big enough to fit on a mid-size sedan, and the slatted grille looked like it was carried over from its bigger brother, the Avensis. The short hood was continued by a raked windshield and the extended roofline that passed the rear wheel-arches. At the back, the Corolla Wagon featured a slightly tilted tailgate with a wide and tall opening.

With three trim levels on the list, named differently depending on the country, the Corolla Wagon shared most of its interior parts with the five-door version. At the front, the flat bucket seats provided some side support, while in the rear, the car was roomy enough for two adult passengers. Toyota installed a third seatbelt for the middle passenger, but the center part of the split-folding bench provided enough room for children. Its trunk could hold 402 liters, which was much better than the regular hatchback, thanks to the longer rear overhang.

Under the hood, Toyota installed a choice of three engines for the Corolla Wagon, fewer than on its stablemates, but enough to fit the customers’ needs.