Toyota Corona EXiV | |
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![]() Toyota Corona EXiV 2.0 TR-G (ST202) | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Toyota |
Production | 1989 – 1998 |
Assembly | Japan:Toyota City, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant) (August 1989 – August 1992) Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant) (September 1992 – August 1993) Susono, Shizuoka (Kanto Auto Works) (September 1993 – April 1998) |
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Class | Compact car |
Chronology | |
Successor | Toyota Progrès |
TheCorona EXiV is an automobile manufactured byToyota Motor Corporation. Released in September 1989, it was the luxury hardtop version of theCorona and was introduced to emulate the twinCarina ED. The lettersEXiV are derived from the wordsEXtraimpressiVe.[1]
The Corona EXiV was only sold in Japan and was exclusive to Toyota Japan dealerships calledToyopet Store locations and sold next to the Corona. It was a clone of the Carina ED and shared the same Toyota "T" platform as theCelica. The Carina ED was exclusive toToyota Store locations, and the Celica was exclusive toToyota Corolla Store locations. When the EXiV was discontinued, theToyota Progrès appeared for the market segment served by the EXiV.
The original Corona EXiV was a genuine four-door hardtop without aB-pillar connecting the rear door support to the roof. Its design sought to emulate thehardtop sedan styling of large American and European sedans, resulting in a small, low cabin with longer front and rear ends.
Toyota Corona EXiV | |
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![]() Toyota Corona EXiV 2.0 TR (ST182, Japan) | |
Overview | |
Model code | ST180 |
Production | 1989–1993 |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-doorhardtopsedan |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99.4 in) |
Length | 4,500 mm (177.2 in) |
Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
Height | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) |
First released on 6 September 1989, the Corona EXiV was exclusive toToyopet Store dealership locations, and the EXiV filled the growing popularity of the hardtop body style left by the departingCorona Coupé. The Carina ED, on which the EXiV was based, was introduced in 1985, and the T160-series sold 264,566 before production concluded in August 1989.[1] The Corona EXiV was available along with the refreshedMark II, which was available as a sedan and pillared hardtop. The EXiV was only available with four-cylinder engines and took advantage of Toyota's introduction of front-wheel-drive sedans andreduced tax liability based on vehicle size and engine displacement.Toyopet Store dealerships added another luxury sedan to the list on 9 October 1989 when theToyota Celsior was made available.
The trim levels started with the base model FG, followed by the FE, TR, and top-of-the-line 2 0 TR-G. The FE and TR were offered with both the 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter engines, while the FG only had the 1.8-liter engine. Some of the optional features included aMOMO leather-wrapped steering wheel with matching manual transmission gearshift handle and matching 14" alloy wheels, keyless remote entry, anti-lock brakes, a driver-side airbag, and a six-disc CD player installed in the trunk added to the AM/FM Stereo cassette player. The climate controls were upgraded to a keyboard-type design shared across all Toyota products for easier use.[1]
The EXiV introduced an acoustically balanced collection of ten speakers, labeled as "Super Live Sound System," with two-way speakers installed in the front doors, speakers in the lower half of the dashboard facing front passengers, and two-way speakers in the parcel shelf behind the rear seats, including sub-woofers. The total power output was 220 watts. The CD player offered four times oversampling and digital filtering. Diversity antennae were integrated into the rear window, and the electric defroster was included.[1]
To take advantage of the lack of a B-pillar attached to the roof, the front shoulder seat belt, which was height adjustable for front seat passengers, could be detached from the roof support and rested on the front passenger shoulders. The roof support could then be swung up and clipped to the ceiling, giving the rear passengers an unobstructed view.[1]
TEMS was offered on the 2.0 TR-G, TR, and FE with the 2.0-liter engine, whilefour-wheel steering, labeled as 4WS on the trunk lid, was standard on the 2.0 TR-G and optional on the TR and FE with both engines offered. The speed-sensitive power steering was linked to the ECT-S automatic transmission and TEMS, so performance and handling could be changed for spirited driving. With the 4WS engaged, the turning circle was 4,700 mm (15.4 ft).[1]
Toyota Corona EXiV | |
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![]() Pre-facelift Corona EXiV 2.0TR-X (ST202, Japan) | |
Overview | |
Model code | ST200 |
Production | 1993–1998 |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | sedan |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,535 mm (99.8 in) |
Length | 4,500 mm (177.2 in) |
Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
Height | 1,325 mm (52.2 in) |
Curb weight | 1,130–1,190 kg (2,490–2,620 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Toyota Progrès |
In October 1993, the second generation EXiV was released alongside theToyota Carina ED and thesixth-generation Toyota Celica.[2] Sharing the handling upgrades from theAll-Trac all-wheel-drive installedToyota Celica GT-Four ST205, four-wheel-steering, and alimited slip differential, along with a modified MacPherson strut for the front wheels calledSuper Strut instead of installing the more elaborate and expensive TEMS. The distinguishing genuinehardtop body style was discontinued, and it was changed to aB-pillar hardtop.[1]
The Corona EXiV benefited from the sleek styling of the 1993Toyota Supra A80, including the interior, form-fitting seats, and the wrap-around dashboard. The "Super Live Sound System," previously introduced, added Digital Sound Processing that allowed playback to simulate four environments: private club, cathedral, stadium, or natural, without any modification.[1]
The trim level designations were 2.0 TR-G, 2.0 TR-R, 2.0 TR-X, 1.8 TR-X, and 1.8 TR. A driver-side airbag, as were speed-sensitive door locks, an in-dash CD player, aMiniDisc player, a retractable four-inch television screen installed below the mid-level AM/FM stereo cassette that was dealer installed, and climate-controlled air conditioning were optional.[1] A passenger-side airbag appeared optionally in June 1996. Other options included remote keyless entry, front and rear parking sensors, and a cabin air filter.[1]TOM'S appearance items replaced the previous MOMO equipment, adding special alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and automatic transmission gear selector, while the manual transmission knob was stainless steel, and vehicles equipped have a badge on the front fender below the all-new side turn signal indicator.[1]
From 1995 until 1998, the EXiV was modified and raced in theJapanese Touring Car Championship. For the last year the race was held, Toyota was the only manufacturer that supplied cars, supplying the EXiV andChaser.
Models offered were: