Mid-size
10 generations
1957 → 1996
Toyota Corona – Specifications & 10 Generations
The Toyota Corona served as the brand's global mid-size workhorse from 1957 to 1996, spanning ten generations and 128 documented variants in the Automobilisto database. Built across four decades, it bridged the gap between the smaller Corolla and the executive Crown, evolving from a 33 PS economy sedan into a 180 PS diesel-and-petrol lineup that competed in the D-segment worldwide. Its eighth generation marked the technical zenith, introducing diesel powertrains and expanding the range to 27 variants with outputs from 73 to 165 PS between 1983 and 1989.
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The tenth and final generation simplified to sedan-only bodystyles from 1992 to 1996. Nineteen variants with 88 to 145 PS diesel and petrol engines closed out the Corona lineage before market consolidation.
The ninth generation continued diesel availability from 1987 to 1992, offering 26 variants with 73 to 180 PS across estate, liftback, and sedan configurations. This generation achieved the nameplate's highest power output.
The eighth generation represented the Corona's technical peak from 1983 to 1989, introducing diesel engines and expanding to 27 variants. Power spanned 73 to 165 PS across coupe, liftback, and sedan bodies, with both diesel and petrol fueling options.
The seventh generation ran concurrently with the eighth from 1982 to 1987, offering 14 coupe hardtop and sedan variants with 83 to 115 PS petrol engines. This parallel-platform strategy served distinct regional preferences.
The sixth generation introduced from 1978 to 1982 featured 86 PS powertrains across coupe hardtop, liftback, estate, and sedan bodies. Eight variants emphasized fuel economy in the post-oil-shock market.
The fifth generation responded to 1970s efficiency demands with 105 PS petrol engines from 1973 to 1978. Eight variants included coupe hardtop, five-door estate, and two-door sedan configurations.
The fourth generation ran from 1970 to 1973, offering coupe, five-door estate, and sedan bodies with power ranging from 77 to 95 PS. Nine variants refined the platform ahead of the oil crisis.
The third generation brought significant diversification from 1964 to 1970, adding coupe hardtop, five-door hatchback, and double-cab pickup configurations. Twelve variants with 70 PS petrol engines broadened the Corona's global footprint.
The second generation expanded utility with a single-cab pickup alongside sedan and estate bodies from 1960 to 1964. Power rose to 45 PS across three documented variants, strengthening commercial appeal.
The first generation launched Toyota's mid-size ambitions with a 33 PS petrol engine, offered as a sedan and three-door estate from 1957 to 1959. Two variants established the Corona nameplate in Asian and select export markets.
Toyota Corona
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