Corolla (8th generation, 1997–2002)
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Key Features:
- First Corolla range to be specifically designed for the European market
- First Corolla to be built by Toyota Manufacturing UK in Derbyshire
- Range features hatchback, liftback and estate models
- Range revised in 2000 with new styling and grade structure
- First Corolla to use new VVT-i petrol engines