For those wanting to support our economy and buy Canadian, the Corolla is built by the award-winning Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) plant in Cambridge, Ontario, one of Toyota's highest quality

Quality takes time to mature, and the Corolla has matured into an extremely impressive vehicle. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

production facilities worldwide. The Cambridge workers have done such an exemplary job building Corollas over the years in fact, that the facility was chosen to also become home to the recently updated Lexus RX 330. That honor made it the only Lexus plant outside of Japan. But while Toyota builds the Corolla, in effect it's more accurate to say that Corolla is the car that built Toyota. It's an example of how to do things the right way, not necessarily the most expedient, least expensive or flashiest way. Quality takes time to mature, and the Corolla has matured into an extremely impressive vehicle. The 2005 model takes Corolla a step forward in all respects, making it as dynamically capable as it is trustworthy.

Specifications:

• Price Range (MSRP): $15,490 - $21,600 (not including all options)
• Body Type: 4-door sedan
• Layout: front engine, FWD
• Engine: 130 hp, 125 lb-ft, 1.8-L, SOHC, 16-valve I-4
• Transmission: 6-spd man (optional 4-spd auto)
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum (optional ABS)
• Curb Weight (min - max): 1,145 - 1,210 kg (2,530 - 2,670 lbs)
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Cargo Volume (trunk): 385 L (13.6 cu ft)
• Fuel Economy (manual city/hwy): 7.1 / 5.3 L/100km (40 / 53 mpg)
• Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
• Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Cobalt, Dodge SX 2.0, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Pontiac Pursuit, Saturn ION, Subaru Impreza, Suzuki Aerio, VW Golf / Jetta
• Web Site: www.toyota.ca

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