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2012 Toyota Corolla

New from

$20,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

7.3 - 7.7 L / 100km

About the Toyota Corolla

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Toyota Corolla is a small car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ascent variant and topping out at $31,990 for the Ultima.

There are 2 variants of the Corolla available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2014.

Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (100kW/175Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (102kW/189Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2012 Corolla is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

75 - 76.34 kW/t

52.13 kW/t

134.48 kW/t

Boot Space

450 litres

250 litres

550 litres

Fuel Efficiency

7.3 - 7.7 L/100km

3.8 L/100km

10.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

714 - 753 km

576 km

1,447 km

Price

$20,990 - $31,990

$19,250

$52,490

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 7 years

2 years

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,785 kg

1,670 kg

2,115 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,300 kg

500 kg

1,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

120 - 135 mm

102 mm

160 mm

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2012 Toyota Corolla Price

Ascent

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$20,990
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$22,990
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$24,490
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$22,490

Ultima

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$31,990

*excl. on-roads

All Toyota Corolla Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$32,110	$70,490
2024	$28,130	$77,800
2023	$28,130	$77,800
2022	$23,895	$34,695
2021	$23,895	$34,695

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Toyota Corolla Specs

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Ascent

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Platform Code: Ncv
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- 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): 76.34
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
- Front Track (mm): 1535
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
- Overall Height (mm): 1475
- Overall Length (mm): 4545
- Overall Width (mm): 1760
- Rear Track (mm): 1535
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11200
- Wheelbase (mm): 2600
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 80.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 171
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1798
- Engine Code: 2zr-fe
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 88.3
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 753
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080119
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 4 Cyl 4 Door Saloon Lhd
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
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 Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- 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
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
- 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): 1300
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1785
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1310
- Tare Weight (kg): 1275
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

Ultima

Adds to Ascent:

Audio
- System Digital Media Card
Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.1
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1525
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 120
- Rear Track (mm): 1520
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 181
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1987
- Engine Code: 3zr-fe
- Stroke Engine: 97.6
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 714
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.3
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 139
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 102
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 189
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Transmission
- Transmission Code: U241e
- Transmission Description: Automatic
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Mirror/camera Includes Rear View Camera
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1360
- Tare Weight (kg): 1325
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Removes from Ascent:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.34
Convenience
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
- Front Track (mm): 1535
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
- Rear Track (mm): 1535
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11200
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 171
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1798
- Engine Code: 2zr-fe
- Stroke Engine: 88.3
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 753
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.7
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1310
- Tare Weight (kg): 1275
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

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2012 Toyota Corolla Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	1300Kg	1300Kg
2023	1300Kg	1300Kg
2022	1300Kg	1300Kg
2021	1300Kg	1300Kg
2020	1300Kg	1300Kg

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2012 Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Corolla

The most fuel efficient Toyota Corolla is the Ascent with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Toyota Corolla that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ultima with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Toyota Corolla	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	7.3 L/100km
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	7.4 L/100km

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2012 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.