TOYOTA ADDS FULL-TIME 4WD TO CORONA AND CARINA LINEUP

The new models are equipped with a center differential and mounted with a 1.6-liter twin-cam 4A-FE engine for excellent performance and stability.

Major Features

1. Full-Time 4WD with Center Differential

   The full-time 4WD models of the Corona and Carina sedan use a center differential to compensate for the rotational difference between the front and rear axles that occurs in cornering, thus facilitating a smooth drive while continuously transferring power to the four wheels.

2. HYMATIC Full-Time 4WD (for Automatic Transmission Models)

   In automatic transmission models, the center differential control system and a hydraulic multiplate clutch called HYMATIC (Hydraulic Multiplate Active Traction Intelligent Control) are standard features.

   The HYMATIC full-time 4WD system adjusts oil pressures applied to the hydraulic multiplate clutch depending on shift position, vehicle speed, throttle opening and other conditions, to control and limit the operation of the center differential thereby assuring better traction and smooth cornering.

3. Center Differential with Mechanical Lock

   Models with manual transmissions adopt a center differential with a mechanical-lock system which allows the driver to lock the center differential using the switch inside the cabin.

   By evenly transmitting driving force to all four wheels, this makes it easy to drive out of mud or start on slick roads.

4. 1.6-Liter Twin-Cam 16-Valve EFI Engine

   The new models come equipped with the 1.6-liter twin-cam 4A-FE, which provides top performance and lower fuel consumption, as well as high torque in the low to medium rpm range.

   As standard equipment, the 3-liter models have high-performance 225/50R16 92V (Goodyear Eagle VR) tires with an aspect ratio of 50 and 16-inch aluminum wheels, which help further improve stability, riding comfort and cornering. The diameter of the brake disks has been increased to improve braking capability.

   Power steering for the 7M-GTEU and 1G-GTEU engines has also been improved to add natural feeling.

   Automatic transmission models are equipped with a shift lock system that prevents improper operation. The shift lock system is a combination of the following two devices:

   1. Key interlocking shift lock device

      A device allowing the driver to shift from "Park" to another position only if he depresses the brake pedal, and allows removal of the ignition key only in the "Park" position.

   2. Shift lever reverse position warning device

      An alarm to alert the driver that the gear is in the Reverse position.