the corolla nameplate isn't dying, is it?

Sadly it looks like it is.

 

I say bring back cars like Crowns, Cressida, Celica... the list goes on...

I say stop living in the past, and welcome the future

And whilst on that subject. Whats with the local release ZZ Corollas (ie current shape), getting a luxury pack and being called Levins!! Whoever decided that would be a good idea needs to be slapped!! If anything, the "Sportivo" Corollas should have been called Levins. Levin Corollas were the 'top-of-the-heap' performance version in Japan... Not some poofed-up hairdresser's car with extra-cushy seats, crappy alloy wheels and colour coded bumpers!!!

 

'Levin' should= Pumped guards, forced induction, factory extractors/sports system, wider wheels, bigger brakes... Hot hatch!!

 

 

 

yeah, couldn't agree more, the Sportivo name just sounds weak: Sport Evo as in e30 M3 or 190e cosworth sounded cool but just doesn't suit toyotas with its gay spelling. which is sad because the latest sportivo would be a good car with its megapotent 1.8, but its badges just don't sell it. Levin was heaps better.

 

Off topic, what other cars used race track names? I can think of the Mazda Rx7 bathurst and maybe the Skyline N1 but what others are there?

Some E34 BMWs (like mine) came optioned with a Nurburgring suspension pack. Stiffer, lower, and actually designed on, and tuned for the Nurburgring!!