The 7th generation Corolla arrived in June 1991. With this generation, the Corolla became even larger, heavier, and visually more aerodynamic than the model it replaced. With its 2465 mm (97 in) wheelbase, the Corolla moved from subcompact into the compact sedan class.
During the reign of the 7th gen E100, the Toyota Corolla become the best-selling nameplate in automotive history, overtaking the iconic VW Beetle. It was also the first Corolla generation to be assembled in Pakistan as Industry Motors rolled off the first unit from their assembly lines in 1993.