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About the Toyota Corolla
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2003 Toyota Corolla is a small car offered in 4D sedan, 5D hatchback and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,990 for the Ascent variant and topping out at $30,990 for the Ultima.
There are 5 variants of the Corolla available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2002.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (100kW/171Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (141kW/180Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2003 Corolla was offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2003 Toyota Corolla Price
Ascent
Conquest
Sportivo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
Levin
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
Ultima
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2003 Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Corolla
The most fuel efficient Toyota Corolla is the Conquest with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Toyota Corolla that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sportivo with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Toyota Corolla | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
2003 Toyota Corolla Warranty
What is the warranty on a Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla offers a 5 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Toyota Corolla FAQs
The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the Ascent that starts from $19,990.
The most expensive Toyota Corolla is the Ultima that starts from $30,990.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Ascent and Conquest.
The largest Toyota Corolla is the Levin which measures 1695mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1520mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota Corolla is the Sportivo which has 141kW of power from its 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the Sportivo which weighs 1630 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota Corolla may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.