In May 1970, the Sprinter was released as a variation of the second generation Corolla coupé.
Toyota had promised its Toyota Corolla store dealers in Japan that they would receive exclusive rights to sell the Corolla.
In order to sell through the Toyota Auto Store dealer network, the Sprinter was no longer called a Corolla, even though the differences were mostly cosmetic.

In Japan, the 3K engine was supplemented by a 1407 cc T engine in September 1970.
Some markets received the 1588 cc 2T engine in March 1972.
With the twincam 2T-G engine the vehicle was known as the Sprinter Trueno.
A special model called the "Sprinter Trueno J" had all the Trueno's equipment but used the single-cam, twin carburetor 2T-B engine.
In May 1970, the Sprinter was released as a variation of the second generation Corolla coupé. Toyota had promised its Toyota Corolla store dealers in Japan that they would receive exclusive rights to sell the Corolla. In order to sell through the Toyota Auto Store dealer network, the Sprinter was no longer called a Corolla, even though the differences were mostly cosmetic.
In Japan, the 3K engine was supplemented by a 1407 cc T engine in September 1970. Some markets received the 1588 cc 2T engine in March 1972. With the twincam 2T-G engine the vehicle was known as the Sprinter Trueno. A special model called the "Sprinter Trueno J" had all the Trueno's equipment but used the single-cam, twin carburetor 2T-B engine.
Toyota Sprinter