Ewww... why???

[matrixguy707]

The Corolla XRS... coming to a Sucko Toyota dealer near u. Why do this? They already have the Matrix and the Celica?

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new Toyota Corolla XRS sport
sedan made its world premiere at a press conference today at the 2003
Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show. The press conference
also featured the unveiling of the Toyota Tundra racing V8 engine that will
power the new Tundra race truck next year in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck
Series.
The Corolla XRS will feature a newly tuned version of Toyota's 2ZZ dual
overhead cam engine and six-speed manual transmission found in both the Celica
GT-S and Corolla Matrix XRS. The increase in power will be complemented by
improved ride and handling, thanks to a sport-tuned suspension and new
steering improvements.

"With the popularity of the sporty Corolla S, the logical next step was to
match its youthful styling with a performance-driven powertrain," said Don
Esmond, Toyota Division senior vice president and general manager. "We expect
the XRS to follow the course started by the S grade by appealing to younger
customers, with an increase in single male buyers."

The new Corolla XRS will be powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder DOHC
engine that produces 170 horsepower and 127 pounds of torque. The engine will
deliver a broader and stronger mid-range torque than the previous versions of
the 2ZZ engine. And, it will feature a VVTL-i variable valve timing and lift
system that produces a supercharged-like rise in power from 6,000 to 7,800
RPM. The result is a compact sport sedan that blends sub-eight-second
zero-to-sixty acceleration with exceptional throttle response throughout its
broad power band.

Despite the increase in power, fuel economy is hardly compromised with
initial estimates of 25 miles-per-gallon in the city and 32 on the highway.

The XRS features a sport-tuned suspension that includes a front connecting
rod damper developed by Yamaha. The damper is mounted between the shock
towers to produce improved ride and handling without compromising NVH. In
addition to the performance damper, the XRS features increased rate coil
springs and shocks on all four wheels for improved roll and pitch, and a ride
height that is lower by a full half-inch.

The suspension stands on larger 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels and Michelin
performance tires, an upgrade from the standard 15-inch wheels on all other
Corolla grades. It is complemented by a steering system that features a more
rigid steering column, producing less vibration and improved response. A
power steering rack specially developed for the XRS allows for better steering
feedback.

The improved performance of the Corolla XRS is accompanied by
performance-themed convenience enhancements including sport seats, color-keyed bezel surrounding the grille, silver-colored center cluster and switch plates,
a leather-like shift boot with a leather shift knob, and unique badging.

The Corolla XRS will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Canada (TMMC)
in Cambridge, Ontario alongside the Matrix. It will reach dealerships on
May 1st of next year. Annual sales of the XRS are projected at approximately
5,000 units.

[matrixguy707]

check out that strut tower shock thing.

[85 TRRRR]

Is that strut mount supposed to be a progressive unit? prolly. I mean..the car isnt meant for all out autocross..but you never know. Looks like a fun car. IMO looks better and has more power than the current 4dr civic.

[T-Rock]

About damn time the Corolla got a damn upgrade to the engine... but I think they might be a little behind compared to all the other companys rides. They should of done this earlier. :(

[hKGuRLx0882x]

grRrrRr >=( this is NOT a good idea! cheaper and just as fast? wtf.. in no time there's gonna be a **** load of those deng tennie boppers reving and thinking they're all hard core ....... it's ok.. corollas are ugly anyway.. not JDM man woo hoo!! haha ok.....nevermind =X

[85 TRRRR]

isnt cheaper and just as fast supposed to be the idea? most bang for the buck. Oh well...I think Toyota Motor Corp should bring back the alltrac :gap: :naughty:

[XRSrhawaii]

a thats cool...

[T-Rock]

Originally posted by hKGuRLx0882x
....... it's ok.. corollas are ugly anyway.. not JDM man woo hoo!! haha ok.....nevermind =X

Corollas aren't ugly... you are talking to a person who has owned 2 Corollas in the past and LOVED them. They are great cars and now they are going to be better. Just should of made this upgrade before though.

And like he said...cheaper is better, right? What do we do to our cars? We buy an affordable car where we can modify them to be better and faster as opposed to buying an expensive Porsche or Ferrari for better performance, right?

Just saying. :)

[GTS808]

I think it's just the next logical step for the Corolla. After all the official name for the Matrix is the "Corolla Matrix". They should have brought over a hatchback version of the Corolla from Japan if they really wanted to compete with the Civic Si.

Though I'm surprised they didn't call it Corolla GT-S. Makes me think that the Matrix is the Corolla wagon. I wonder if they are going to call the Corolla S the XR since this one is the XRS.

[matrixguy707]

umm
the matrix is the corolla wagon. its called the corolla matrix. heh.

[hKGuRLx0882x]

Originally posted by T-Rock
Corollas aren't ugly... you are talking to a person who has owned 2 Corollas in the past and LOVED them. They are great cars and now they are going to be better. Just should of made this upgrade before though.

And like he said...cheaper is better, right? What do we do to our cars? We buy an affordable car where we can modify them to be better and faster as opposed to buying an expensive Porsche or Ferrari for better performance, right?

Just saying. :)

sorry didn't mean to offend you.. but it kinda irritates me how these little boys go zipping around in the corolla and think it's like a racer car or something.

Originally posted by 85 TRRRR
isnt cheaper and just as fast supposed to be the idea? most bang for the buck. Oh well...I think Toyota Motor Corp should bring back the alltrac :gap: :naughty:

sure cheap and fast is a good thing but not good when you just spent 28600 on a freakin car that will be just as fast as one less than 20.. so no..not for me..fast + cheaper is not good for me =)

[ronnica]

get ready for a bunch of ricey rollas sportin the 2ZZ sticker ;)

[matrixguy707]

there are some out there already. one even called me out when i first got my civic :)

[T-Rock]

Heh, Pam it's okay. You didn't offend me. :) I was just messing. But Corollas are good cars for what it is.

And I feel your pain too about a Corolla that is cheaper than our Celicas and will be just as fast... it sucks. Just like when that new Dodge Neon with turbo came out... stock and already capable of whooping our Celicas...I was pissed but that's how it goes. New stuff is going to come out and be better than previous cars. And unfortunately there will be the little young ones out there thinking they are Speed in the Mach 5 or playing GT 3 on the streets. :(

[matrixguy707]

i guess im biased because i have a matrix still and now this is coming out. bleh.
gotta sell this car already.

[Taesup]

damn I remeber when I first bought my car, it was the best thing out. I was so happy. then the wrx happened and it all went downhill from there. *sigh*