Does the Corolla belong to FAW or GAC?
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Corolla belongs to FAW Toyota. The Corolla is the tenth-generation straight-line upgrade product of Toyota COROLLA. This globally best-selling car is produced by FAW Toyota, once again allowing Chinese consumers to experience Toyota's latest technology and driving experience simultaneously. Here is some extended information: 1. The tenth-generation new COROLLA will start from the Chinese market and gradually be sold in other markets around the world. Toyota has adopted a FF (front-engine, front-wheel-drive) platform with a brand-new suspension for the new COROLLA, achieving top-level driving performance in its class while comprehensively adjusting the body size layout. Compared to the current COROLLA, the new COROLLA has a significantly increased body width. 2. The powertrain system features a newly developed inline 4-cylinder 1.8L engine (2ZR type) with dual VVT-i technology, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, allowing excellent driving performance, world-class fuel efficiency, and low emissions to coexist at a high level. In terms of safety, the new COROLLA thoroughly considers both active and passive safety by adopting a GOA body, VSC (Vehicle Stability Control System), curtain airbags, and side airbags, achieving world-class safety performance in its class.
I remember last time a friend asked where the Corolla is produced, and I said that car has actually been manufactured by FAW Toyota all along, not some GAC product. You see, Toyota has two joint ventures in China. FAW Toyota handles the Corolla production line, and their factory in Tianjin is quite large. I visited it years ago, and their assembly process is quite meticulous. As for GAC Toyota, they mainly focus on their own Levin, which shares a platform with the Corolla but is a different brand—you need to pay attention when buying. If you want to confirm, just check the vehicle nameplate or official documentation—it's all clear there. Don't believe random rumors online. In short, in mainland China, the legitimate producer of the Corolla is FAW Toyota.
I think the Corolla thing is pretty straightforward—it's under FAW Toyota, not GAC's lineup. GAC Toyota focuses on the Levin series, which is its sibling model but with a more youthful design. I personally experienced the differences between the two at an auto show. If you're opting for a Corolla, you'll need to visit a FAW dealership to avoid a wasted trip. From a historical perspective, Toyota divided responsibilities early in its joint venture days, and now with more models available, it's crucial to find the right channel. I remember helping my dad buy a car once—he chose a Corolla through FAW's channel, and it ran flawlessly for five years.
