Is the Corolla a domestic or imported car?
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The Corolla is not a domestic car; it is a compact vehicle under FAW Toyota, making it a joint-venture car. The Corolla is an A-segment car with a wheelbase of 2700mm, and its length, width, and height are 4635mm, 1780mm, and 1455mm respectively. The Corolla is equipped with two types of engines: one is a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine, and the other is a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine. The front suspension of the Corolla uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs an E-type multi-link independent suspension.
When I first started working, I bought a Corolla. Back then, I knew it was a domestically produced car in China, mainly manufactured by FAW Toyota in their factories in Tianjin and Sichuan, making it a joint-venture model. The benefits of domestic production are numerous—the price is significantly cheaper than imported cars. I got mine for less than 150,000 RMB, and maintenance is much more convenient. Local service centers are everywhere, and replacing parts is quick, unlike imported cars where you have to wait for overseas parts. The Corolla has been domestically produced for so many years, and the quality control is excellent—it has low fuel consumption, drives smoothly, and handles daily commutes with ease. As a young person, I think choosing a domestically produced Corolla offers great value for money, and the money saved can even fund some travel. Plus, with so many local parts suppliers, even insurance is cheaper, making it cost-effective and hassle-free in the long run.
