Upcoming Toyota Corolla Altis teased, to launch on Sept 13

KUALA LUMPUR: Toyota Motor Thailand has released a new teaser video of the all-new Corolla Altis. The sedan will be launched in the Thai-market on Sept 13, 2019. The 12th-gen Corolla Altis made its global debut on Nov 2018 and sits on the company’s Toyota New Global Architecture GA-C platform.

The upcoming Toyota sedan showcases revised dimensions, and it measures 4,640 mm in length, 1,780 mm in width, and 1,435 mm in height. Thus making the new model 10 mm longer, 5 mm wider, and 45 mm lower than the ongoing version. The wheelbase remains the same at 2,700 mm.

The Toyota Corolla sedan is available in several designs in different markets, like China, the US, and Europe. The Thai-spec model tallies the design language of the European model.

We still don’t have detailed information about the Thai-spec Corolla model, however, according to a few sources it would be offered in six trims and three petrol powerplants choices.

The base trims - 1.6 J and 1.6 G are powered by a 1ZR-FAE 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Dual VVT-i mill that offers 132 hp of power and 159 Nm of torque. The power is sent to wheels via a 6-speed manual or CVT unit. Next up is a 2ZR-FE 1.8-litre four-cylinder Dual VVT-i engine in the 1.8 GR Sport variant that churns out 140 hp and 173 Nm. It is coupled with a CVT unit.

The remaining three trims - 1.8 HV Entry, 1.8 HV Mid, and 1.8 HV Hight feature a hybrid 1.8-litre Atkinson 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor. This mill delivers 122 hp of maximum power and 142 Nm of peak torque. On the transmission front, there is an e-CVT unit.

New Toyota Corolla Altis equipment list (as per the teaser image) features the following elements -

• Adaptive cruise control
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Pre-collision system
• Head-up display
• Toyota Safety Sense suite
• Lane tracing assist
• Blindspot monitor
• Telematics
• Lane departure alert with steering assist

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