The Corolla E90 was the sixth generation of the Toyota Corolla, which debuted in 1987 for the 1988 model year. This generation marked the transition of the Corolla from a compact to a subcompact car, and it was also the first to feature only front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with rear-wheel drive no longer offered as an option for performance. The E90 lineup for general export included trim levels such as Base, XL, GL, SE, and SE Limited. The GT-i model was a high-performance variant powered by the 4A-GE engine and was known as the SX Seca and/or Hatch in Australia. It was available in both hatchback and five-door liftback variants in select markets. The North American GT-S coupé shared the same powerful engine as the GT-i model.
Key Points:
- Introduced in 1987 for the 1988 model year, the Corolla E90 was the sixth generation of the Corolla lineup by Toyota.
- The E90 was the last generation to be classified as a subcompact car and the first to feature only front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive options, dropping the rear-wheel drive configuration for performance.
- Trim levels for the general export market included Base, XL, GL, SE, and SE Limited.
- The GT-i model, powered by the 4A-GE engine, was a high-performance variant available in hatchback and five-door liftback body styles in certain markets.
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