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The Corona EXiV is an automobile manufactured by Toyota Motor Company. Released in 1989, it was the luxury hardtop version of the Corona and was introduced to emulate the twin Carina ED. The letters EXiV are derived from the words EXtra impressiVe.[1] In Japan, the Corona EXiV was exclusive to Toyota Japan dealerships called Toyopet Store locations, and sold next to the Corona. The Corona EXiV and Carina ED share the same Toyota "T" platform as Celica. The Carina ED was exclusive to Toyota Store locations, and the Celica was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store locations. When the EXiV was discontinued, the Toyota Progrès appeared for the market segment served by the EXiV.
| Toyota Corona EXiV | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 1989 – 1998 |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant) (August 1985 – December 1987) Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant) (August 1987 – November 1995) Susono, Shizuoka (Kanto Auto Works) (October 1993 – April 1998) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 4-door hardtop sedan |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Toyota Progrès |
First generation (T180; 1989) edit
| Toyota Corona EXiV | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | ST180 |
| Production | 1989–1993 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door hardtop sedan |
| Layout | |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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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 September 6 1989, the Corona EXiV was exclusive to Toyopet Store dealership locations, and the EXiV filled the growing popularity of the hardtop body style left by the departing Corona Coupé. The Carina ED, on which the EXiV was based, was introduced in 1985, and the series ST160 sold 264,566 before production concluded August 1989.[1] The Corona EXiV also capitalized on the popularity of the Cresta but at a lower price and reduced tax liability based on the vehicles size and engine displacement.
The EXiV's hardtop approach was combined with the performance of the Carina 2000GT and the Celica, while not encroaching on Supra performance levels. The hardtop body style was also offered on the yet smaller Corolla/Sprinter platform, called the Corolla Ceres and the Sprinter Marino.
Toyota's four wheel steering technology was available, but All-Trac and TEMS were not offered.
Second generation (T200; 1993) edit
| Toyota Corona EXiV | |
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_front_(cropped).jpg) Pre-facelift Corona EXiV 2.0TR-X | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | ST200 |
| Production | 1993–1998 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door hardtop sedan |
| Layout | |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,535 mm (99.8 in)[1] |
| 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, a four-door hardtop version was released alongside the Toyota Carina ED and the sixth-generation Toyota Celica.[2]
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Pre-facelift Corona EXiV 2.0TR-X -
Facelift Corona EXiV -
Facelift Corona EXiV
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References edit
- ^ a b c "Corona Exiv". 75 Years of Toyota. Toyota. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
- ^ Long, Brian (2007-07-11). Toyota Celica & Supra: The book of Toyota’s sports coupes. Veloce Publishing. ISBN 9781845847296.