Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today launched the All New Corolla Altis. The launch marks the beginning of sales. The vehicle was unveiled in February at the Auto Expo 2014. The vehicle is the 11th generation of the legendary Corolla.
Corolla world renowned for QDR – Quality, Durability and Reliability, has now gone a step further. The New Corolla Altis is a fusion of design innovation and its time tested and trusted quality engineering.
In line with Toyota’s changing global design philosophy Toyota wants to make cars with character and a recognizable face. The All New Corolla has the DNA of top-notch craftsmanship.
Like all our other cars worldwide, the 11th generation of the New Corolla Altis, shares the new dynamic and ‘Keen Look’. The legendary car has been redefined to meet Toyota’s latest global design philosophy.
The All New Corolla Altis is aimed at setting a New benchmark. Corolla Toyota’s flagship brand is a legendary car. Owing to its high brand loyalty, the only car that can satisfy the customer more than a Corolla is the Corolla itself. The All New Corolla is thus designed to set a New benchmark to carry on this tradition and yet provide a new and better car, thereby evolving with each generation.
The New Corolla Altis sets a new benchmark in being premium. It is an ideal package of premium image, luxurious features and competitive pricing. Thus in addition to the C segment buyers it has the potential to attract the D premium and the high end B sedan customers, providing them a premium vehicle, that is value for money.
Adding to its premiumness the All New Corolla Altis comes with a special accessory package “The Benchmark Collection”. It has a unique collection of premium accessories like daytime running lamp and chrome packages.
The new vehicle comes with a revolutionary new style, luxurious and comfortable interiors and a dynamic performance. The diesel and petrol variants come with advanced and dynamic exteriors and luxurious interiors. The All New Corolla Altis comes with the following new interior and exterior features
Exterior:
> New radiator grille
> LED headlamps and clearance lamps
> New design wide rear LED combination lamps add to the prestigious looks
> R 16 alloy wheels
> Rear chrome garnish
> The vehicle height has been lowered by 5 mm leading to better balance and aerodynamics.
Interiors & Comfort
> Cyber carbon piano black instrument panel cluster provides a rich feel
> 3 spoke leather steering wheel with bluetooth control
> New design optitron meter with illumination
> Illumination (for entry, cupholder and near the foot)
> Chrome inside door handle
> Increased wheelbase (100 mm)
> Rain sensors
> Navigation (Provided with “New” 7.0 LCD Touch screen and voice command enabled Audio with USB, Bluetooth, Audio)
> Rear reclining seat, first in its segment
> Increased rear seat legroom
> Rear reading lamp
> Rear sunshade
> Rear power socket
> The driving position has been enhanced by changing the steering wheel angle from 24 degree to 22 degree
> The vertical adjustment of the seat has been increased from 45 mm to 60 mm
Driving Performance
The 1.8l Dual VVTi Petrol engine continues to provide a smooth and enjoyable drive. It is available with an improved super CVT-i with 7 speed sequential shiftmatic with the newly introduced “Paddle Shift”, providing class leading fuel economy and a smoother and quieter drive. The Petrol variant is also available with 6 speed manual transmission.
The Diesel variant is available in a powerful engine 1.4 l 1ND D-4D with Variable Nozzle Turbo, & Intercooler with 6 speed manual transmission.
Safety Features
> Rear Camera with display audio screen
> Brake Assist with EBD and ABS
> Rear fog lamp on RH side
> Dual SRS airbags
> GOA Body
> Immobilizer
The New Corolla Altis is available in an array of 7 exciting colours – White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Mica Metallic, Grey Metallic, Blue Metallic, Champaign Mica Metallic, Super White II and Celestial Black.
