Toyota Corolla 11th Generation Altis [Merged Threads]

[basti08]

Spy shots of the all new 2013 Toyota Corolla


like that of the Camry USDM



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What It Is: A next-generation Toyota Corolla sedan covered in heavy black camouflage. The Corolla is the smallest four-door in Toyota’s U.S. lineup, now that the Yaris sedan was dropped for 2012. The current-generation Corolla has been around in largely the same form since 2009—it was lightly updated for 2011 with a new face and some fresh features—but it’s time for a redesign.

Why It Matters: Toyota has dutifully updated the volume-generating sedan every few years, but no recent model has excited anyone outside of the company’s accountants. Now that the Corolla’s competition includes reloaded efforts from Ford with its new Focus and Dodge with the Dart—in addition to the competent Chevy Cruze, the stylish Hyundai Elantra, and the fine-driving Mazda 3—it looks even more dated than it did before.

Sky-high mpg is perhaps more important than ever, but the Corolla will need to offer more than just good EPA numbers to properly compete. Compact-car buyers today expect mid-size features and technology in a reasonably priced package. Doodads such as navigation, heated seats, and even self-parking systems are becoming prevalent in the segment. The current Corolla offers neither upmarket features nor an appropriately low price to overcome its lack of modern amenities. Platform: From the look of the prototype in these spy photos, the Corolla likely will follow in the footsteps of the larger Camry and use an updated version of the current platform. Besides aping the Camry’s evolutionary platform strategy, the Corolla also will borrow heavily from that sedan’s styling. The taillights on this test car look nearly identical to the latest Camry’s units, while the Corolla’s front end incorporates several angular cues cribbed straight from its big brother. The car seen here shares its relatively high beltline with the current model, but manages to not appear dowdy and tall for it, at least in this armored look.

Powertrain: As did the recently redesigned Camry, we suspect the Corolla will carry over most of its powertrain stuff. The Corolla currently offers but a single engine—a 132-hp, 1.8-liter four—paired with either a five-speed manual or an outdated four-speed automatic. We wouldn’t be surprised if Toyota muscles the engine up a bit with some more power, although we hope that both transmissions benefit from more gears. A six-speed manual or automatic would bring the Corolla’s gearswappers into this century, and would help improve upon its already admirable fuel economy. The EPA rates the current stick-shift Corolla at 27 mpg in the city and 34 on the highway; the automatic is good for the same highway number, but sacrifices 1 mpg in the city. Not terribly shabby stuff for technology seemingly borrowed from 1983, but we expect Toyota will shoot for the magic 40-mpg mark with the 2014 Corolla.

Competition: Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3, Volkswagen Jetta.

Estimated Arrival Time: The next-gen Corolla should appear sometime next year as a 2014 model, which would keep the sedan in line with Toyota’s typical five-year product cycle.

[boogie18]

Hi Guys, any new on when this will be released here in the philippines? thanks!

[wilcats]

Let's wait for the US launch first.

[nicholasflamel]

[nicholasflamel]

[Aleman]

Toyota Corolla Altis new generation appeared in 2013 | CAR MAGAZINE

[IMm29]

Don't worry guys, this won't be the Corolla that we'll be getting next year. Expect a Sportier designed Altis in 2013

Like this?
New Toyota Corolla Altis sedan to debut in 2013 ~ Malaysia Blog

[bobzy]

Like this?
New Toyota Corolla Altis sedan to debut in 2013 ~ Malaysia Blog

hopefully....no offense meant but di ko rin type yung nasa 1st post

[IMm29]

Though the ones i posted look aggressive, they kinda remind me of the current gen City.

[vinj]

Nako... malapit na maging old model yung Corolla ko. :D Hahaha... bring on the depreciation!

[IMm29]

???

[night_raven]

Hindi ba ganito ang lalabas na 11th Gen?

[IMm29]

Your guess is as good as mine, Bro.

[parakitoJDM]

yung first (JDM) version masyado nakaka-antok ang styling....ho hum.....

i like combo nung front ng second, and rear ng third version.

sana yung Toyota Valvematic engine na 'to....and pls. drop the 4A/T once and for all...

[basti08]

This is for Cathy_for_you. Could be the closest rendition to the next Corolla.



Seems decent to my eyes.

[_Cathy_]

Wow!!! I really can't wait! It looks bigger than the current Altis? I called my SA about a week ago and asked about the new Altis. He said he has no news yet

[basti08]

Wow!!! I really can't wait! It looks bigger than the current Altis? I called my SA about a week ago and asked about the new Altis. He said he has no news yet

Wow! You're such a fan. 'Altis or never na lang' ka ba? :D There's a lot of good compacts out there. Nissan will also introduce the new Sentra by next year too.

[_Cathy_]

I was deciding between the Lancer and Vios. I was supposed to buy on March but when I heard that the Altis was coming out soon, I decided to just wait.

I am a Toyota fan

[cripple_rooster]

I'd expect it to come either with the 1.6L Valvematic or the 2.0L Dual-VVTi for the American markets, with either a 6-speed manual or the CVT, retaining the 1.3L for Africa and Europe, and the current D-4D Diesels (a 1.4L and a 2.0L) for the markets where they're currently available, and the 1.4L D-4D finally replacing the 2C in a few markets where it's still available, such as Morocco and Paraguay.

[basti08]

It will be unveiled in international market this June 6th. The all new 2014 Toyota Corolla.

Our Altis may have to wait about a full year though (RP/ASEAN Corolla Altis).




It will be available with 17" wheels, satnav, LED headlights among others.