| It is quite surprising that Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) | | | | transmissions. |
| U.S.A., Inc. has chosen the 2007 Specialty Equipment | | | | The 2009 Toyota Corolla retained some of the design |
| Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas as | | | | and functional characteristics of the previous model. Of |
| the stage for the world debut of the 10th generation | | | | course, the car also comes with a host of new |
| Toyota Corolla sedan. The company aims to continue | | | | features inside and out. For the 2009 model, the |
| the car's title as the best selling vehicle model of all | | | | Corolla sedan features a wide low profile developed |
| time with the release of the 2009 model year. | | | | by Toyota Design. The S and XRS model trims |
| According to Tim Morrison, Toyota Division corporate | | | | feature a standard body kit, which includes front |
| marketing manager: | | | | underbody spoiler, fog lamps, rocker moldings, upper |
| "Nearly 40 years after the Corolla was introduced to | | | | and lower rear spoilers, and engine undercovers. |
| American drivers, the 2009 Corolla will continue to | | | | Inside, all 2009 Toyota Corolla models offer a sporty |
| offer the quality and value for which the brand has | | | | and comfortable interior features. The 2009 Corolla |
| long been known. In style and substance, the | | | | retained the interior dimensions like the headroom, |
| tenth-generation Corolla will have a strong, new identity, | | | | legroom and shoulder room. The interior also features |
| all its own. It will be far more than merely the | | | | a wide range of functional amenities including center |
| next-generation Corolla and will position itself perfectly | | | | console side pockets, storage box, front and rear door |
| above our entry-level Yaris and below our sales | | | | pockets, console box with a large-capacity main tray, |
| leader, the Camry." | | | | overhead console, and a rear-seat center armrest |
| The all new 2009 Toyota Corolla sedan will roll out in | | | | with drink holder. Toyota won't compromise the safety |
| dealer showrooms starting February next year. The | | | | of its customers. The interior also features an |
| car will be available in five model trim levels including | | | | extensive list of safety equipments to provide the best |
| Standard, LE, XLE, S, and the XRS. Two powertrain | | | | occupant protection. These include standard driver and |
| options are available for all models. The 1.8-liter | | | | front passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side |
| four-cylinder engine capable of pumping out 132 hp at | | | | airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, and active |
| 6,000 rpm and 128 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm; and | | | | headrests on the front seats. |
| the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 158 hp @ 6,000 | | | | Toyota also offers Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
| rpm and 162 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm. The engines | | | | and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction |
| are equipped with powertrain including like fuel pumps | | | | Control (TRAC) on all 2009 Toyota Corolla models as |
| (like Volvo fuel pump). Both engines are also combined | | | | an additional safety feature. |
| with either five-speed manual or five-speed automatic | | | | |