1998 Toyota Corolla

    New from

    $23,320 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Toyota Corolla

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Toyota Corolla is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $23,320 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Conquest variant and topping out at $29,640 for the CSX.

    There are 3 variants of the Corolla available in Australia.

    The Toyota Corolla is only available with an null motor that produces 85kW and 154Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1998 Corolla is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    70.54 - 75.09 kW/t
    61.97 kW/t
    123.51 kW/t
    Boot Space
    372 litres
    270 litres
    400 litres
    Price
    $23,320 - $29,640
    $18,640
    $52,090
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    2 years
    3 years

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    1998 Toyota Corolla Specs

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    Conquest

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Argent
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.09
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 5
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 372
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 990
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1389
      • Front Track (mm): 1460
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.7
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1385
      • Overall Length (mm): 4270
      • Overall Width (mm): 1690
      • Rear Track (mm): 1450
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10400
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2465
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1762
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 85.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 13.2
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 154
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 114
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Strut
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.058
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 900
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1132
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Levin

    Adds to Conquest:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Removes from Conquest:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    CSX

    Adds to Levin:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Grille Colour: Body Colour
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.03
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1180
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
    Removes from Levin:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Argent
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.09
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1132
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
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    1998 Toyota Corolla Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Toyota Corolla?

    The Toyota Corolla offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Toyota Corolla FAQs

    The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the Conquest that starts from $23,320.

    The most expensive Toyota Corolla is the CSX that starts from $29,640.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Conquest, Levin and CSX.

    The largest Toyota Corolla is the Conquest which measures 1690mm wide, 4270mm in length and sits 1385mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota Corolla is the Conquest which has 85kW of power from its 1.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Toyota Corolla is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the Conquest which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota Corolla uses Unleaded.