The 10th Generation Toyota Corona was introduced in 1998. The 1998 Toyota Corona is a front engine front/four wheel drive subcompact sedan. The Toyota Corona 10th Generation is available in 3 variants 4-door sedan, 5-door liftback and 5-door station wagon. Production of the 10th Generation Toyota Corona lasted for 4 years, the Toyota Corona was available to purchase in the year 1998, 1999, 2000 and the year 2001. The Toyota Corona was available in 3 variants Premio, Premio E and Premio G. The 2001 Toyota Corona was available in 2 versions as well 4-door sedan and 4-door station wagon.
The price of the Toyota Corona 1998 was fairly competitive when compared to other cars in the local market.
Exterior
The exterior of the 10th Generation Toyota Corona features a fairly restrained and minimalistic design language. The front end houses slim narrow rectangular styled side swept headlights, a large chrome rectangular grille, a rectangular air intake and an outward sticking bumper. The rear end houses rectangular styled side swept taillights and an outward sticking bumper. The 4-door station wagon features identical styling apart from being slightly longer in order to accommodate the rear tailgate. The overall exterior of the 1998 Toyota Corona features a fairly familiar design language for a sedan designed in the nineties.
Interior
The interior of the 1998 Toyota Corona features the use of black plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features include a stereo speaker audio system, air conditioning, power steering, power windows, power lock doors and a tachometer. Features on the higher end Premio E include front fog lights, Xenon headlights and allow wheels. The highest end Premio G features automatic climate control, a sunroof and leather upholstery. Options include leather upholstery, climate control, cruise control and wood paneling. The overall interior 10th Generation Toyota Corona offers a decent amount of interior space for a sedan of its exterior dimensions, it also offers a decent level of comfort and interior refinement.
Engine
Engine
1.6 Liter Inline-4
1.8 Liter Inline-4
2.0 Liter Inline-4
2.0 Liter Inline-4 Diesel
2.2 Liter Inline-4 Diesel
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Mileage
The Toyota Corona 10h Generation can achieve an average of up to 10KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 600KM from the compact sedans 60-liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the Toyota Corona 1998 is the Toyota Corolla, Suzuki Liana and the Honda City.
Specifications
1.6 Liter Inline-4 115bhp@6000RPM
1.8 Liter Inline-4 125bhp@6000RPM
2.0 Liter Inline-4 135bhp@6000RPM
2.0 Liter Inline-4 Diesel 88bhp@4600RPM
2.2 Liter Inline-4 Diesel 94bhp@4600RPM
Pros & Cons
Pros
Fairly spacious
FWD as standard while AWD can be had as an option
good range of engine choices
Cons
Lack of spare parts
Expensive maintenance
