TOYOTACorolla Sedan 1992 - 1997

　　The seventh generation of the best-selling Toyota ever came on the market in 1991 in various shapes and sizes, from a sporty-looking coupe to a family-oriented station wagon. The sedan, though, could not be missed by the Japanese carmaker.

　　Toyota made an important step in Corolla's evolution when it introduced the E100 model. It focused more on safety and fuel efficiency than before. Moreover, it made it handle better due to the increased wheelbase and track over the E90.

　　With its three-box design, the sedan featured a slim front fascia that enhanced the aerodynamics. Unfortunately, it came on the market just before the biodesign revolution. It was somehow stuck between the boxy design from the '80s and the waved, curved design of the mid-'90s. Nevertheless, its flush door handles and the curved C-pillars helped the car achieve a 0.30 drag coefficient.

　　Inside, the carmaker placed low-mounted bucket seats at the front, divided by a short center console. The new center stack featured the vents at the top, followed by the radio and the HVAC controls on the lower side. With its curved dashboard and minimalist design, the Corolla was the kind of car that didn't excel in its look, but it wasn't ugly either. For the base versions, the carmaker didn't even bother to install a tachometer. In the back, the bench was wide enough for two adults or three children. Out back, the trunk could handle up to 419 liters (14.8 cu. ft.), which was enough for a family.

　　Under the hood, Toyota installed a wide engine choice, depending on the market. The base version featured a sluggish 1.3-liter powerplant. Unfortunately, the top-of-the-range 2.0-liter naturally aspirated version was available only for the Japanese market. Moreover, Europeans could take the 2.0-liter diesel that provided an outstanding fuel efficiency.