2019 Toyota Corolla Quest

*Toyota Corolla Quest 1.6 Manual 2019 specs* - SA sedan

### *Engine & Drivetrain*
*1.6L 1ZR-FE Petrol*
- *Engine:* 1.6L 4-cylinder petrol, Dual VVT-i
- *Capacity:* 1598 cc
- *Power:* 90 kW @ 6000 rpm
- *Torque:* 154 Nm @ 5200 rpm
- *Transmission:* 6-speed manual
- *Drivetrain:* Front wheel drive
- *0-100 km/h:* 10.4 seconds
- *Top speed:* 192 km/h
- *Fuel consumption:* 7.1 L/100km
- *CO2:* 165 g/km
- *Fuel tank:* 55L
- *Range:* ∼770 km

### *Dimensions & Capacity*
- *Length x Width x Height:* 4545 x 1760 x 1460 mm
- *Wheelbase:* 2700 mm
- *Boot space:* 450L
- *Seats:* 5
- *Wheels:* 15" steel with covers on base, 15" alloys on some
- *Ground clearance:* 130 mm

### *2019 Trim levels SA*
*Quest* - Base
*Quest Plus* - Adds: Colour-coded mirrors/handles, Bluetooth

### *Standard Features 2019*
*Interior:*
- Manual aircon
- Radio/CD with USB + Aux + Bluetooth + 4 speakers
- Electric windows all round
- Remote central locking
- Cloth seats
- Multi-function steering wheel

*Safety:*
- 2 airbags - driver + passenger
- ABS with EBD
- No ESC/VSC on 2019 Quest/Plus - added in 2020 model

*Exterior:*
- Body colour bumpers
- Daytime running lights
- Rear fog lamp

### *Service & Warranty SA*
- *Warranty:* 3yr/100,000 km
- *Service plan:* 3 services / 45,000 km
- *Service interval:* 15,000 km

*Pros:* Bulletproof 1ZR engine, 7.1L/100km, cheap parts, huge 450L boot, legendary Toyota reliability, easy to drive, great resale
*Cons:* Only 2 airbags, no ESC, basic interior, power comes high in rev range, road noise

*Quest vs new Corolla:* Quest = older E170 platform, simpler, cheaper to run. New Corolla = 1.8L, more features, more expensive.

*Manual vs Auto:* Manual = 6-speed, 7.1L/100km. Auto = 4-speed, same 7.1L/100km but less engaging.

*Things to check when buying:*
1. *Service history* - 15,000km intervals
2. *Clutch* - heavy if used as taxi
3. *Suspension* - check shocks + wheel bearings
4. *Radio* - base models had CD player

The Corolla Quest is the "taxi king" for a reason. Boring, but it just works and costs nothing to run