New body Toyota Corolla will come as 2009

JSMexUsa · 08-03-2007, 11:43 PM

I am looking to buy a car in a month or 2, need to save on gas because have a 99 Maxima, love it but drinks lots of gas and drive 100 miles daily.
So is either the 2008 Civic EX L sedan with leather or maybe the new body Toyota Corolla depending how nice it is.
Everybody said was coming as 2008; went to dealer yesterday and saw many 2008 exactly the same as 2007 with old body; asked few salesman and didn't know anything as usual, I asked manager and he called someone then told me the new body was pospone, will be 2009 and coming out either January or March 2008.
That means honda will kill them again on sales on new 2008s when they were afraid of competition with new Corolla.
So I will forget Corolla.
What do you guys think?
Why the delay when tons of buyer want it to buy the new body?

yuning83 · 08-04-2007, 02:52 AM

To my understanding, Corolla had a new exterior, but once Toyota saw what Honda did to the civic, they figured their new corolla had no chance, so they send it back for further development. I have seen the "new" exterior of the corolla somewhere, but can't find it now. Only can tell you it was not even half as "futuristic" as the Civics. I have yet to see the new one for 2009 if that's when the newer corolla comes out. I think the current corolla still rated as sub-compact, while the civic is now a compact. Not 100% sure though.

***AbsoluteGG*** · 08-04-2007, 11:35 AM

I've seen the 09 Corolla. Looks like a mini-lexus IS but a little bit bland. Interior is pretty nice.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070119....rolla-in-depth

06blaksi · 08-04-2007, 11:37 AM

My sister in law and father in law have 04 and 05 Corollas......I like this one

Skylinegtr06 · 08-04-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AbsoluteGG

I've seen the 09 Corolla. Looks like a mini-lexus IS but a little bit bland. Interior is pretty nice.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070119....rolla-in-depth

wow nice find, that is a mini camry no?

DumbasSi · 08-04-2007, 12:11 PM

I've actually had the opportunity to see a next generation Corolla and Matrix up close. I've sat in one and a new Matrix too. The Corolla is basically the same as in the photos in the above link and the Matrix much different.

CivicChris · 08-04-2007, 12:21 PM

I would go with the Civic. The 09 Corolla, from those pics, still doesn't look very impressive. I like the front, but the rear is a disappointment, and the interior looks cheaply crafted, like a Scion... plus, you'll be able to get your new car a lot sooner. Although the 08 Civic's wont be on dealer lots until late September - early October.

zenith931 · 08-04-2007, 12:22 PM

WHAT IS IT with the ONE reverse light in the back?!

WHY WHY WHY?!

It looks so awful!

Just someone tell me WHY!

***AbsoluteGG*** · 08-04-2007, 12:27 PM

I think the US corolla will have two. Btw anyone notice the paddle shifters and engine start button?

CivicChris · 08-04-2007, 12:49 PM

I noticed the push-button ignition. Not sure how I feel about that being in a Corolla. Or even the new Altima for that matter. I don't know... I like turning a key...

4DoorWhore · 08-04-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSMexUsa

I am looking to buy a car in a month or 2, need to save on gas because have a 99 Maxima, love it but drinks lots of gas and drive 100 miles daily.
So is either the 2008 Civic EX L sedan with leather or maybe the new body Toyota Corolla depending how nice it is.
Everybody said was coming as 2008; went to dealer yesterday and saw many 2008 exactly the same as 2007 with old body; asked few salesman and didn't know anything as usual, I asked manager and he called someone then told me the new body was pospone, will be 2009 and coming out either January or March 2008.
That means honda will kill them again on sales on new 2008s when they were afraid of competition with new Corolla.
So I will forget Corolla.
What do you guys think?
Why the delay when tons of buyer want it to buy the new body?

There was a minor redesign for the 08 corolla. 09's will be a complete redesign, you won't see them in January or March though. More like July or August of 08. It's also been rumored that Toyota's making a 3.5l V6 AWD Corolla to compete with the Subaru/Mitsu crowd. I might be on board for that, sounds like a good time.

DumbasSi · 08-04-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 4DoorWhore

There was a minor redesign for the 08 corolla.

Not really. Toyota added a few minor options like tire pressure monitors and VSC, but thats really it. The "new" cars start production in January.

Firestrife · 08-04-2007, 02:06 PM

I hope they fix that reverse light i dont think it would be final like that no symmetry makes it weird.

***hamerad*** · 08-04-2007, 02:57 PM

...and it is just as ugly as the same 8 year old body style they have been using!

GregNco · 08-04-2007, 03:11 PM

i wonder if they will make an XRS version to compete with the SI

Firestrife · 08-04-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GregNco

i wonder if they will make an XRS version to compete with the SI

They'll need an engine first.

Burrcold · 08-04-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DumbasSi

I've actually had the opportunity to see a next generation Corolla and Matrix up close. I've sat in one and a new Matrix too. The Corolla is basically the same as in the photos in the above link and the Matrix much different.

I actually got to see it as well at TMMC (I work for Toyota's biggest supplier). The new Corolla and Matrix are both very nice.

1chin3s3_b0i · 08-04-2007, 05:14 PM

civic>corolla

JSMexUsa · 08-04-2007, 07:44 PM

It looks like a mini Camry with a little touch of Lexus, nothing new or impresive.
They only thing they can do to compete against the Civic is if the get a better fuel economy and price them lower than Civics as usually are anyway, other than that Civic design is way nicer on exterior and interior.
Maybe the sport edition with body kit and spoiler may be nicer.
It is almost for sure Civics will outsell Corollas for few years to come.
Hopefully new body design Civics come with xenon lights, led tail lights, side mirrors with signal lights and few other things.

3pac2k6 · 08-04-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1chin3s3_b0i

civic>corolla

FTW.

08-03-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
JSMexUsa Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 / 0%	New body Toyota Corolla will come as 2009 I am looking to buy a car in a month or 2, need to save on gas because have a 99 Maxima, love it but drinks lots of gas and drive 100 miles daily. So is either the 2008 Civic EX L sedan with leather or maybe the new body Toyota Corolla depending how nice it is. Everybody said was coming as 2008; went to dealer yesterday and saw many 2008 exactly the same as 2007 with old body; asked few salesman and didn't know anything as usual, I asked manager and he called someone then told me the new body was pospone, will be 2009 and coming out either January or March 2008. That means honda will kill them again on sales on new 2008s when they were afraid of competition with new Corolla. So I will forget Corolla. What do you guys think? Why the delay when tons of buyer want it to buy the new body?

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*hamerad* 8th gen Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 690 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	...and it is just as ugly as the same 8 year old body style they have been using! __________________ ///dSLR Squad Member #22 Looking for some Mint Cond. 2008 Accord EX Wheels w/ Tires?

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yuning83 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hales Corners, WI Posts: 498 iTrader: 2 / 100%	To my understanding, Corolla had a new exterior, but once Toyota saw what Honda did to the civic, they figured their new corolla had no chance, so they send it back for further development. I have seen the "new" exterior of the corolla somewhere, but can't find it now. Only can tell you it was not even half as "futuristic" as the Civics. I have yet to see the new one for 2009 if that's when the newer corolla comes out. I think the current corolla still rated as sub-compact, while the civic is now a compact. Not 100% sure though.

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DumbasSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,659 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I've actually had the opportunity to see a next generation Corolla and Matrix up close. I've sat in one and a new Matrix too. The Corolla is basically the same as in the photos in the above link and the Matrix much different.

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CivicChris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 385 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would go with the Civic. The 09 Corolla, from those pics, still doesn't look very impressive. I like the front, but the rear is a disappointment, and the interior looks cheaply crafted, like a Scion... plus, you'll be able to get your new car a lot sooner. Although the 08 Civic's wont be on dealer lots until late September - early October.

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zenith931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redford, MI Age: 25 Posts: 2,423 Yes, I AM A WOMAN! iTrader: 4 / 100%	WHAT IS IT with the ONE reverse light in the back?! WHY WHY WHY?! It looks so awful! Just someone tell me WHY!

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CivicChris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 385 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	I noticed the push-button ignition. Not sure how I feel about that being in a Corolla. Or even the new Altima for that matter. I don't know... I like turning a key...

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Firestrife Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 20 Posts: 3,369 Keenan iTrader: 9 / 100%	I hope they fix that reverse light i dont think it would be final like that no symmetry makes it weird.

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1chin3s3_b0i Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Vancouver Age: 22 Posts: 10,503 Michael iTrader: 2 / 100%	civic>corolla

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JSMexUsa Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It looks like a mini Camry with a little touch of Lexus, nothing new or impresive. They only thing they can do to compete against the Civic is if the get a better fuel economy and price them lower than Civics as usually are anyway, other than that Civic design is way nicer on exterior and interior. Maybe the sport edition with body kit and spoiler may be nicer. It is almost for sure Civics will outsell Corollas for few years to come. Hopefully new body design Civics come with xenon lights, led tail lights, side mirrors with signal lights and few other things.