The Corolla is Toyota’s compact sedan, and the best-selling vehicle in the history of the motorcar, according to the company. Toyota launched the Corolla in 1966 and brought it to North America two years later. Since its introduction, more than 30 million Corollas have been purchased by customers around the world, making it even more popular than the venerable
Volkswagen Beetle, which had replaced the
Ford Model T as the best-selling car of all time. For 2009, Toyota launches the Corolla into its 10th generation as an all-new model with a new body structure, new exterior and interior designs, and two new engines. As usual, the Corolla rolls on as Toyota’s compact and fuel-efficient 4-door sedan. In addition, the Corolla provides the basis for the Toyota
Matrix, a 5-door hatchback or crossover utility vehicle with a cargo area instead of a separate trunk.
