The Corolla E90 was the sixth generation of cars produced by Toyota under the Corolla name, hitting the market in 1987 for the 1988 model year. This generation marked a transition, being the final Corolla model to be deemed a subcompact car, and the first to be solely offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive options, with the rear-wheel drive performance feature being phased out.

For global export markets, the Corolla E90 came in different trim levels including Base, XL, GL, SE, and SE Limited. A notable variant was the GT-i model (recognized as the SX Seca and/or Hatch in Australia), which sported a high-performing 4A-GE engine. The GT-i came in hatchback and five-door liftback versions. Furthermore, the North American GT-S coupé also boasted the same powerful engine as the GT-i model, emphasizing performance across different markets.

Key Points:
1. Sixth generation Corolla E90 introduced in 1987 for 1988 model year.
2. Last Corolla model classified as a subcompact car.
3. Transition to exclusively front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive setup.
4. Performance rear-wheel drive option phased out.
5. Trim levels included Base, XL, GL, SE, and SE Limited.
6. GT-i model featured high-performance 4A-GE engine
7. GT-i available in hatchback and five-door liftback versions.
8. North American GT-S

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