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Toyota Corona

Years1979–1982
Generations2
Total variants4
Body stylesHatchback
AssemblyJapan: Toyota, Aichi · Australia: Port Melbourne · Japan: Kariya, Aichi · Australia: Port Melbourne, Victoria · South Korea: Bupyeong-gu · New Zealand: Christchurch · Philippines: Parañaque · South Korea: Bupyeong-gu (Shinjin Motor
PredecessorToyopet Master
SuccessorToyota Caldina
Also known as1600GT · 1900 · 2000 (United Kingdom) · Caldina · Carina E (Europe) · Carina II (Europe) · Tiara · Toyopet Corona · Toyopet Coronaline

The Toyota Corona is a hatchback model, produced 1979–1982, spanning 2 generations with 4 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Corona (1981-1982) and Corona (1979-1981). Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 2

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Toyota Corona have?

The Toyota Corona has 2 generations with 4 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Toyota Corona produced?

The Toyota Corona has been produced 1979–1982. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Toyota Corona?

The Toyota Corona is available as Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

18,850Estimated total · €3,770 per year
  • Depreciation0
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 9

Toyota Corona: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • 1600GT
  • 1900
  • 2000
    United Kingdom
  • Caldina
  • Carina E
    Europe
  • Carina II
    Europe
  • Tiara
  • Toyopet Corona
  • Toyopet Coronaline
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Corona (1979-1981)1979–198186 hp15.5 s2€10k★ 3.0
Corona (1981-1982)1981–198286 hp15.5 s2€12k★ 3.0

Equipment

Corona (1981-1982)

Does the Toyota Corona have parking sensors?
Standard (rear)on all versions