Toyota Corolla Hatchback (97-00) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Toyota tried very hard indeed to give this generation of Corolla a personality, hence the bug eyed styling. Also the rear light clusters are different for every model. It didn't really work - this Corolla is now considered as bland as every model that went before it. Only the sporty G6 attempts to inject some youth appeal.
3 out of 5

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Running costs

On the whole quite keenly priced on the secondhand market, now that it has done the majority of its depreciating. Servicing and parts costs similar to other smaller Toyotas with insurance starting at group 7. Economy is good on the 1.3 at over 40 mpg whilst the 1.6s return mid 30s mpg and the diesel climbs back into the 40s again.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,497 - £1,918 *

Diesel

£1,457 - £1,457 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Every 9,000 miles

Warranty

Mechanical 3 years, bodywork 6 years

Road tax (12 months)

£135.00 - £220.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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