1969 vs 1970 Toyota Corolla

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Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Recalls

1969

  • 69V140000 1969

    NHTSA's record gives no summary. It files the campaign under the manual transmission's floor shift. NHTSA

  • 70V023000 1969

    NHTSA's record gives no summary. It files the campaign under the hydraulic brakes. NHTSA

1970

  • 71V084000 1970–1971

    NHTSA's record gives no summary and names no part. NHTSA

What changed between

After 1969, up to and including 1970.

No changes recorded between these years.

What it came with

1969

Nothing that 1970 lacks.

1970

Nothing that 1969 lacks.

Both years

Engines
1.1L four-cylinder Toyota
Transmissions
4-speed manual Toyota
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive A published reference
Body styles
Coupe Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial), Sedan Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial), Wagon, two-door Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Trims
Base Toyota

Colors

1969

  • Pan White T1506, 1969 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Selene Yellow T1502, 1969 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Neptune Turquoise T1353, 1969 An owners' registry (unofficial)

1970

  • Moonstone White T1440, 1970 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Greenish Yellow 521, 1970 An owners' registry (unofficial)

Both years

  • Athene Gray T1620, 1969–1970 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Helios Red T1507, 1969–1970 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Tantalus Green T1508, 1969–1970 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Dione Blue T1618, 1969–1970 An owners' registry (unofficial)

What owners and buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

1969

Nothing that 1970 lacks.

1970

Nothing that 1969 lacks.

Both years

  • Sought after: Ranked fourth of twelve All years One source so far

    SlashGear ranks the 1st gen fourth of twelve Corolla generations, noting its floor shift, collapsible steering column and MacPherson strut front suspension. SlashGear