Is Toyota Corolla the same as the Corolla EX?
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Essentially, the Corolla is also known as the Corolla EX, but the Corolla EX was the name used for the ninth generation of this vehicle. By the tenth generation, the name was changed to Corolla. The Corolla has seen improvements in its exterior design and materials used. Therefore, the Corolla is the tenth-generation product in the Corolla EX series. In terms of logos, the Corolla's rear emblem is marked as COROLLA, while the Corolla EX's rear emblem is marked as COROLLA-EX. Here is some relevant information: 1. The first-generation Corolla was launched in 1966 as a people's car. Due to its affordable price, it was highly popular among consumers at the time. It has now evolved to the eleventh generation and remains one of the best-selling models globally. 2. The famous 86 (the veteran driver of Akina Speed Stars) was born from the fifth-generation Corolla.
As a veteran mechanic with twenty years of experience, I know the Corolla and Huaguan situation inside out. The Toyota Huaguan was the domestic name for the Corolla in China before 2004. Starting with the tenth generation, they switched to the transliterated name 'Corolla.' But back in 2007, it got really confusing—the older ninth-generation models were still being sold under the Huaguan badge while the new ones were called Corolla, leaving many owners baffled. Nowadays, most Huaguans on the road are at least fifteen years old, and all newly purchased ones are called Corolla. Just the other day, a guy insisted his 2015 model was a Huaguan, and I had to point to the 'Corolla' lettering on the steering wheel to convince him. Honestly, whatever you call it, this car has sold over 50 million units worldwide, and its durability and fuel efficiency are undeniable.
