 New Corolla, Matrix and HD Tundra unveiled |
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 Oct 31, 2007 - 1:25 PM
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http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-toyota...x-rally/466890/
 http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/31/sema-20...corolla-debuts/  http://www.autoblog.com/photos/toyota-tund...vehicle/464119/ 
This post has been edited by Kwanza26: Oct 31, 2007 - 1:29 PM -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Oct 31, 2007 - 1:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Tundra doesn't look too different except for the 4 tires in the back; but that matrix has an intercooler...?
Big improvement IMO. This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Oct 31, 2007 - 1:38 PM -------------------- |
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Oct 31, 2007 - 1:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
You beat me by 7 min. with the new corolla photos
 Anyways, aparently they are powered by the new 2ZR-FE (CE, S, LE), and 2AZ-FE (XRS). I don't understand why we had to wait as long as we did seeing as we have the same version that's sold in Europe ans Australia  As for the matrix, I haven't heard any info yet...
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Oct 31, 2007 - 1:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 4, '07 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
ooo, i like the new matrix
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Oct 31, 2007 - 1:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
 production matrix along with the new corolla -------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Oct 31, 2007 - 2:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Only thing that really entertains me is the idea of toyota heading back to turbocharged motors (the FMIC on the matrix)
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Oct 31, 2007 - 2:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Lawrence IN, 46226 Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
the matrix looks prett b.a. (bad a55)
corolla looks the same... and the truck looks feirce! looks aweosem tho |
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Oct 31, 2007 - 2:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I want the Tundra HD!!!! A Toyota dually is what I need.
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Oct 31, 2007 - 2:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
I need check my wallet! oops, nothing... need to play lottery.
corolla is great, not as i thougt it would be. The production pics are almost not as good as the debut looks like a 9th gen with a different dress. For those who crave just a bit more horsepower and torque, there is the 2.4-liter engine. This engine is completely redesigned for use in the new Corolla XRS grade. The 16-valve DOHC engine with VVT-i produces 158 hp at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Preliminary EPA city/highway fuel economy for the 2.4-liter engine is 22/30 mpg. This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Oct 31, 2007 - 2:30 PM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Oct 31, 2007 - 2:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Dam, Toyota trucks are starting to look more and more American-ized.
Saw one of the new ones the other day and mistook it for a Chevy. It's getting to the point where you can go underneath without a jack and your forced to hop on top of the bumper to look at your engine. |
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Oct 31, 2007 - 2:59 PM
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 to all especially the matrix and tundra
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Oct 31, 2007 - 3:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '06 From NB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
where the V6 ?!
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Oct 31, 2007 - 8:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That's a picture of the SEMA'ized" (customized) Toyota Matrix "rally" which basically uses a TRD supercharged and intercooled 2AZFE from the Camry. The production model will be more tame, although I expect Toyota to eventually roll out TRD superchargers for both the Corolla and Matrix considering it uses the same lame engine as the Scion tC, xB, Camry, Rav4, etc. That's their lame ass way of bumping up horsepower to "kinda sorta" compete with the Civic SI and Mazda 3, which will be the main competitors. I personally am annoyed at Toyota's lack of imagination as far as engines and trannies go, at least here in the US. Australia got a standard 6 speed tranny on their Corollas, which are basically the same as these. We get the same crappy 5 speed that's been around since the 80's. Oh well... at least they both look alright.
QUOTE(Rayme @ Oct 31, 2007 - 8:18 PM) [snapback]610125[/snapback] where the V6 ?! These are compact cars... V6's will be a step up to mid-sized. -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Oct 31, 2007 - 8:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(soulshadow @ Oct 31, 2007 - 7:39 PM) [snapback]610114[/snapback] Dam, Toyota trucks are starting to look more and more American-ized. Saw one of the new ones the other day and mistook it for a Chevy. It's getting to the point where you can go underneath without a jack and your forced to hop on top of the bumper to look at your engine. They have great power... =D Traction control system kinda sucks, and I had the torque converter issue, but besides that... great truck! I do wish however that they'll seriously consider a production turbo diesel HD version (the one at SEMA isn't a production concept) but they have to go with a front solid axle. 
This post has been edited by Kwanza26: Oct 31, 2007 - 8:10 PM -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Oct 31, 2007 - 8:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Alright? Are you kidding? Both the Matrix and the Corolla look sick as hell. I would love to roll in that corolla especially the xrs. The matrix is obviously a step up from todays matrix and looks sexy as hell. Why does it matter if you get the 5 speed or 6 speed. Sometimes I don't get why people would want the 6 speed tranny mated to their motor which is made for the 5 speed tranny. Having 6 gears just mean you have to shift more. I myself own a 2000 celica gts and having that 6th gear isn't that great compared to my 94 gt.
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Oct 31, 2007 - 8:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Nov 1, 2007 - 1:11 AM) [snapback]610208[/snapback] Alright? Are you kidding? Both the Matrix and the Corolla look sick as hell. I would love to roll in that corolla especially the xrs. The matrix is obviously a step up from todays matrix and looks sexy as hell. Why does it matter if you get the 5 speed or 6 speed. Sometimes I don't get why people would want the 6 speed tranny mated to their motor which is made for the 5 speed tranny. Having 6 gears just mean you have to shift more. I myself own a 2000 celica gts and having that 6th gear isn't that great compared to my 94 gt. My opinion... that's all. It's definitely an improvement over the last two models, and it looks like the bastard step-child (corolla) of an IS350 and Camry, but c'mon... the XRS model is supposed to be the "Performance" model yet all they did was throw in a sluggish motor that's in nearly every single other car in their lineup. Zero imagination if you ask me. Also, a 6 speed would be a nice touch that tells us more dedicated consumers "we give a damn about your tastes for performance" but all they care about is production costs which is why everything mechanical on that car is essentially recycled from other cars in their lineup. I think the 1.8 can definitely use a 6 speed manual AND a 5 speed auto. Instead, they choose to be lazy and just throw in stuff they're mass producing. -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Oct 31, 2007 - 8:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '04 From Maryland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
they look sweet
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Oct 31, 2007 - 8:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Dude that Matrix looks mean! But the Tundra as a dually? Not too sure about that...like the color though.
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Oct 31, 2007 - 9:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '07 From Corona, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i thot that the tundras were beasts now..that thing is like the MOA toyotas lol
i want. --------------------  Pandelica 2.0 in progress. |
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Nov 1, 2007 - 12:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i would be all over them if they produced a 2 door model.
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