The Corona EXiV is an automobile manufactured by Toyota Motor Company. Released in 1989, it was the luxury hardtop version of the Corona and was introduced to emulate the twin Carina ED. The letters EXiV are derived from the words EXtra impressiVe.[1] In Japan, the Corona EXiV was exclusive to Toyota Japan dealerships called Toyopet Store locations, and sold next to the Corona. The Corona EXiV and Carina ED share the same Toyota "T" platform as Celica. The Carina ED was exclusive to Toyota Store locations, and the Celica was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store locations. When the EXiV was discontinued, the Toyota Progrès appeared for the market segment served by the EXiV.

First generation (T180; 1989)

First released September 6 1989, the Corona EXiV was exclusive to Toyopet Store dealership locations, and the EXiV filled the growing popularity of the hardtop body style left by the departing Corona Coupé. The Carina ED, on which the EXiV was based, was introduced in 1985, and the series ST160 sold 264,566 before production concluded August 1989.[1] The Corona EXiV also capitalized on the popularity of the Cresta but at a lower price and reduced tax liability based on the vehicles size and engine displacement.

The EXiV's hardtop approach was combined with the performance of the Carina 2000GT and the Celica, while not encroaching on Supra performance levels. The hardtop body style was also offered on the yet smaller Corolla/Sprinter platform, called the Corolla Ceres and the Sprinter Marino.

Toyota's four wheel steering technology was available, but All-Trac and TEMS were not offered.

Rear view

Second generation (T200; 1993)

In October 1993, a four-door hardtop version was released alongside the Toyota Carina ED and the sixth-generation Toyota Celica.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Corona Exiv". 75 Years of Toyota. Toyota. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  2. ^ Long, Brian (2007-07-11). Toyota Celica & Supra: The book of Toyota’s sports coupes. Veloce Publishing. ISBN 9781845847296.

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