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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Safety

Toyota equipped the Corolla range generously - for its age - when it came to safety. Driver and passenger airbags are standard, with ABS brakes on some models, and power steering and remote locking are also fitted throughout the range. In the Euro NCAP crash ratings the Corolla scored a creditable three stars out of a possible four (tests are now out of five). Remote central locking is standard, as is an engine immobiliser, with an alarm standard on all models above the GS.

NCAP Test

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    3 out of 5

  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    2 out of 5
4.5 out of 5

Reliability

Although designed specifically for Europe (and later built here), there is no change in high levels of quality and complete reliability. No significant faults have yet been reported.

Car check problem points

Body

Body and paintwork need to be mint; watch for damage to body colour bumpers.

Engine/Gearbox

Keep service history up to date for complete peace of mind.

Other

No problems reported.