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The first Corollas arrived in Canada in 1969, and have become bigger and safer with every new model, almost doubling in weight since their debut.

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1969 Toyota Corolla. First launched in Japan in 1966, the Corolla arrived in Canada a year later.

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1969 Toyota Corolla. It was a small car by North American standards of the day at just 3,848 mm in length and 710 kg.

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This Corolla advertisement from 1971 states that for $1798, you'll get a car with a 73 horsepower engine. Air conditioning, an automatic transmission and a radio are all extra.

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In 1973, the Corolla had a base price of $2443. It boasted reclining seats, nylon carpet and "a dash, steering wheel and gear shift knob that feel like wood."

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In 1980, the Corolla had a 1.8-litre engine. An eight-track tape deck and power steering were optional.

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The 1981 Toyota Corolla had an estimated fuel economy of 41 MPG (5.73 L/100 km).

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1982 Toyota Corollas. 4105 mm long and 815 kg.

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1985 Toyota Corollas. 4135 mm long, 942 kg.

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1986 Toyota Corolla.

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The 1988 Toyota Corolla was a car with "depth and beauty," according to this ad. The car's comfort was mentioned in favour of a low price, as in earlier ads. "A car you'll be proud to be seen in," it boasts.

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1988 Toyota Corolla. Toyota is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its production line start-up in November, 1988 in Cambridge, Ontario.

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1989 Toyota Corollas. Since '89, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada has knocked out three million of Corollas, and Canadian Toyota dealers have sold 1.3 million.

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1991 Toyota Corolla. The Ontario plant has now built five million Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

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1995 Toyota Corolla was 4369 mm in length, 1050 kg.

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1998 Toyota Corolla - 4420 mm long, 1095 kg.

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2003 Toyota Corolla - 4530 mm long, 1130 kg.

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2007 Toyota Corolla - 4530 mm, 1145 kg.

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2009 Toyota Corolla - 4,540 mm long, 1,235 kg.

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2011 Toyota Corolla: 4,540 mm long, 1,270 kg.

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The 2014 Toyota Corolla - 4639 mm, under 1315 kg.

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The 2014 Toyota Corolla, the 11th generation of the car, was unveiled earlier this month.

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