Toyota Corona EXiV

Toyota Corona EXiV
Toyota Corona EXiV 2.0 TR-G (ST202)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	1989 – 1998
Assembly	Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant) (August 1989 – August 1992) Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant) (September 1992 – August 1993) Susono, Shizuoka (Kanto Auto Works) (September 1993 – April 1998)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Chronology
Successor	Toyota Progrès

The Corona EXiV is an automobile manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation. Released in September 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]

The Corona EXiV was only sold in Japan and was exclusive to Toyota Japan dealerships called Toyopet Store locations and sold next to the Corona. It was a clone of the Carina ED and shared the same Toyota "T" platform as the 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.

The original Corona EXiV was a genuine four-door hardtop without a B-pillar connecting the rear door support to the roof. Its design sought to emulate the hardtop sedan styling of large American and European sedans, resulting in a small, low cabin with longer front and rear ends.