Toyota Corolla Altis Review
Toyota Corolla Altis Updates
June 16th 2011: Toyota India launched the refreshed version of its sedan car Toyota Corolla Altis yesterday. The New Toyota Corolla Altis is available in both petrol and diesel variants. New Toyota Corolla Altis price for petrol version varies from Rs 10.53 lakh to Rs 14.77 lakh and the diesel variant price goes from Rs 11.46 lakh to Rs 14.55 lakh. The new re-touched Toyota Corolla Altis adorns the re-designed headlamp and an elegant looking new grille, delivering absolute change in exterior design. In terms of power under the hood, petrol variant of Toyota Corolla Altis is driven by the 1.8 litre petrol engine, which is increased to 1788 cc. The new Toyota Corolla Altis petrol now adorns latest Dual VVT-i system that comprises of two separate variable timing mechanisms for the exhaust and the intake valves. The engine is capable of generating 140PS @ 6400 rpm and up to 173Nm of torque. The Toyota Corolla Altis diesel variant will come added with same 6-cog manual. However, adding one more star in the attributes of the car, new Toyota Corolla Altis offers 15.22 kmpl (petrol) and 21.45 kmpl (diesel) mileage which makes overall fuel efficiency quite high compared to the older versions.Toyota Corolla Altis Description :
New Toyota Altis is one of the biggest car brand been launched by Japanese car maker Toyota Motors. This car would be pruduced in India at its Indian plant Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The most amazing about the car is its amazing style and improved engine versions with advanced technologies like engine transmission, which gear up the vehicle for better fuel efficiency. It is expected that it is going to be competitive partner for Skoda and Honda group of company models.Engine of the new Corolla Altis is a 1.8L variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i). This very special engine of the car is capable of delivering a power of 140bhp. This VVT-i engine is a 4 cylinder type with 16 valves in built, which is capable of delivering a displacement of 1794cc. Maximum power which can be delivered is 132ps at the rate of 6000 rpm. While on the other hand maximum torque delivered is 17.34 Kg m/4200 rpm. Transmission offered by the car is a four speed automatic with super ECT type. Front suspension are Mac Pherson Strut type while the rear suspension are Torsion beam. Steering is equipped with Electric Power Steering (EPS) technology.
Presently Corolla Altis is featured with wider and lower front character line, exterior flow line is also very distinctive. Wing mirror of the car is provided with turn indicators, transmission is totally alectronocally controlled, parking sensors are present at the car at the front and the rear side, AC is auto climate controlled, audio system is totally integrated, steering control is tilt and telescopic vision equipped. Other feature include 08 way power front seat. The turning radius of the car is just 5.3m.Toyota Corolla Altis Models
| Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 J | This base petrol variant comes fitted with ABS with EBD, tilt-telescopic power steering, power window and other standard features. |
| Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 G | This variant comes fitted with some added features like SRS airbags, keyless entry, advanced audio system, power windows and Multi-information display etc. |
| Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 GL | This car features rear sunshade, electric powered driver seat lumber support, 8 way power driver seat, HID headlamps with retractable washers etc. |
| Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 VL | The top-end variant of the car is blessed with cruise control, 4 speed automatic with super ECT and other features which are there in G and GL variants. |
Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy
Toyota Corolla Altis is not only a luxury car but also a fuel efficient car. The Toyota Corolla is loaded with a 1794cc , 4 cylinder, 16 Valve, DOHC, VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing – intelligent) powertrain. The mill of the Toyota Corolla Altis belts out a peak power of 132 PS at 6,000 rpm and churns a maximum torque of 170 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Before discussing the mileage of Toyota Corolla, you should know about VVT-i. The VVT-i stands for Variable Valve Timing – intelligent. The innovative technology from Toyota is responsible for enhanced fuel economy and less carbon emissions. Along with this, the technology ensure better power, torque and acceleration. With the help of VVT-i, Toyota Corolla gives a standard mileage of 9 kmpl in city and around 12 on highway. The company has launched Toyota Corolla Altis CNG kit in Delhi Auto Expo which means fuel economy will be bettered by 30 to 35 per cent.Power
As mentioned above under 'Mileage' heading, the Toyota Corolla Altis comes loaded with a 1794cc , 4 cylinder, 16 Valve, DOHC, VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing – intelligent) engine. This handsome combination of engine is capable of producing 132PS of peak power and 170 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 and 4,200 rpm respectively. These power and torque figures are very impressive for a sedan. The engine output is well enhanced by VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing – intelligent). The VVT-i ensure maximum engine's performance by optimising both the intake of air-intake and exhaust. It depends on whether you are cruising, accelerating,passing or idling. As a result, power loss is minimised and greater fuel efficiency with less emission. Equipped with this technology, Toyota Corolla Altis can achieve peak speed of 180 kmph and can reach 0-100 kmph in just 11.7 seconds. The power and torque delivery is well maintained and controlled by 4 speed automatic with super ECT in the higher end variant of Toyota Corolla. The all new 4-speed automatic transmission with super electronic-controlled transmission (ECT) promises seamless and accurate shifting and the outcome is butter-smooth travel.Colors
Toyota Corolla Altis comes with stunning colours in India. These shades are Champagne Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica Metallic, Light Blue Metallic, Silver Mica Metallic, Super White II, White Pearl Mica and Black Mica. The body colour is painted at outside door handle, rear luggage garnish, side protective moulding in the base variant while these features chrome finish in other variants of Toyota Corolla.| Dark Red Mica | Light Blue | Silver Mica | Super White II | Black Mica | White Pearl Mica | Champagne Mica |
| These colors are available with all variants of Toyota Corolla Altis | ||||||
Acceleration and Pick Up
The Toyota Corolla Altis is powered by a 1794cc , 4 cylinder, 16 Valve, DOHC, VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing – intelligent) powertrain. This powerhouse of the machine pumps out a peak power of 132 PS at 6,000 rpm and generates 170 Nm of maximum torque at 4,200 rpm. The claimed top speed of the sedan is 180 kmph. To use and deliver maximum power and acceleration, Toyota Corolla comes with 5 speed manual/ 4 speed automatic with super ECT transmission. The car can touch 0-100 kmph mark in just 11.7 seconds.Toyota Corolla Altis Exteriors
Exterior Appearance
The exterior looks of the Toyota Corolla Altis is fantastic and classy. The front face's fit and finish is awesome comprised of eye-shape headlamp, chrome finished upper grille and front fog lamps. The eye-shape headlamps cluster consist of HID headlamps with retractable washers and turn indicators. Bold lines are left for separating each parts to other. Front, side and rear skirts are used to give it more sporty look as well. The outside rear view mirrors are electrically powered and retractable with turn indicators. The ORVMs are in body colour while all skirts and door handle in chrome finish. The Toyota Corolla boasts of seven spoke alloy wheels. In the same way, the rear view is awesome. The trunk skirt is in chrome finish. And tail lamp is splited which come at rear hatch and at sides. The tail lamp cluster houses brake light and reverse light.Exterior Measurements
Toyota Corolla Altis is a luxury sedan which come with four doors. The exterior and interior of the Toyota Corolla is class leading. The overall dimension of the car is: 4540 mm (Length), 1760 mm (width) and 1480 mm (height). The wheel base is 2600mm and ground clearance is 176 mm.Toyota Corolla Altis Interiors
Interior Appearance
Toyota Corolla Altis
leaves nothing to imagine for interior appearance. The interior of the car is designed to give it a classic and ultra-modern look and the designers succeeded as well. From front cabin to the rear seat, everything is a result of creativity. Only the steering wheel is enough to tell you the beautiful story of its making. The steering wheel is electronically powered and has mounted audio controls. This comes in four spoke covered in leather and wood finish mixture. Multi-Information Display switch and cruise control are also there for easy and handy use. The overall interior of Toyota Altis is created with a blend of wood finish and beautiful flooring and leather covering at seats as well. The dashboard of the cabin looks superb with wood finish audio system and the meter console is Optitron 3 D. AC vents are in rectangular shape and placed at both end of the dashboard.
Inner rear view mirror is auto anti glare type. The drive seat is like a revolving chair as it can be adjusted for 8 ways and height adjustment also can be done. Seat security is also added in Toyota Corolla. A two-layer glove box is carved in the dashboard. Vanity mirrors with lamp for driver and passenger are there.The rear seat row is split foldable (60:40). The seats are equipped with centre armrest with cup holder, door armrest in wood finish. The seat material is in leather, inside door handle in silver finish, door scuff plate ornament with Toyota Altis embossed in front.
Interior Comfort
Toyota Corolla Altis
is a flagship model of the Japanese company. The sedan type body ensures great headroom and legroom inside the front cabin. The front cabin is blessed with 2 stage glove box and cup holder at the middle and either side of seats. The electronically powered steering wheel, tilt plus telescopic, is equipped with cruise control, MID switch. The four spoke steering wheel comes in leather and wood finish combination. The driver seat is powered which can be adjusted to 8 ways. The driver seat sports lumber support and height adjustment which are both electronically powered. The rear seat is split and foldable (60:40) with centre armrest and cup holders. While the front armrest is sliding type. Other comfort and safety features include 3 point ELR (with pre tensioner and force limiter) for front seat belts while the rear seat belts3 point ELRX2 , 2 point NR x1, seat belt warning for driver and passenger etc. The sedan, Toyota Altis, also boasts of large boot space that is of 475L. You can put your baggage and other stuff at here.Interior Measurements
Toyota Corolla Altis is a sedan type car and comes with four door option. The car has a longer wheelbase i.e. 2600mm. The larger wheelbase suggests more space inside the car. So here, we would like to say that the cabins of the car are spacious and the space can be used in required way by adjusting or folding the seats. Enough storage space and comfort features are added around both the rows as well.Engine Capacity and Performance
The heart of the Toyota Corolla Altis, powertrain, is located under the sexy bonnet. The engine specification is loaded with a 1794cc , 4 cylinder, 16 Valve, DOHC, VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing – intelligent). This mixture of innovative engine technologies is capable of generating maximum power of 132 PS at 6,000 rpm and belts out peak torque of 170 Nm at 4,200 rpm. This is made possible with the active support of VVT-i technology. The VVT-i is short form of Variable Valve Timing – intelligent. This system works to allows variable valve timing of the air intake and exhaust valves which is changed while the mill is active. This result in higher power and torque delivery along with greater fuel economy and less emissions. Apart from this, the engine is equipped with 4 speed automatic transmission with super electronic-controlled transmission (ECT). The ECT make sure silky-smooth driving experience. Loaded with these innovative technologies, Toyota Corolla Altis engine behaves in desirable way even at lower speed.Wheels
Toyota Corolla Altis comes loaded with 15 inch seven-spoke alloy wheels that adds to the class of the vehicle. It is to be noted that the base variant of the Toyota Corolla Altis do not equipped with alloy wheels. The tyre specification is 195/65 for all tyres. The wheelbase of the Toyota Corolla is of 2600mm while the ground clearance is 176mm. As a result the turning radius is of 5.3 meters.Braking and Handling
Toyota Corolla Altis is a four luxury sedan and houses the best comfort and handling support features. Handling is much depended on braking system. So keeping this in mind, the company has blessed the Toyota Corolla with front ventilated disc brake and rear solid disc. The disc brakes become more effective with Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with EBD. For better handling and comfort, advanced suspensions are fitted in Toyota Corolla. The front suspension is Macpherson strut while the rear one is Torsion Beam. Coupled with smart braking system and quick responding forks, the car behaves in gentle way with impressive control.Handling and Safety
Toyota Corolla Altis comes loaded with most advanced passive and active safety features. The sedan sports SRS airbags for drive and passenger to ensure minimum injury when collision. A special WIL (Whipless Injury Lessening ) concept drive seat prevents injuries to the neck and the back, in case of a rear end collision. Apart from that three-point ELR seat belts are there at the front row with pre-tensioner and force limiter, 3 point ELR 2, 2 point NR X1 seatbelts at rear, seat belt warning for driver and passenger, HID headlamps with retractable washers, seat security lock, keyless entry, immobilizer and alarm, power door lock with vehicle speed auto lock, impact sensing fuel cut and driver side one touch up/down with jam protection. Handling the Toyota Corolla becomes much easier with 5.3 m turning radius and ABS with EBD.Stereo and Accessories
The flagship model of Toyota, Toyota Corolla Altis is a four door luxury sedan which was launched in India with funky interiors. The most attractive part of the interior design is its audio system features and casing. The Toyota Corolla sports in Dash 6 CD Audio with MP3/AM/FM/Aux-in. It makes rocking sound with the help of six speakers. The handsome audio system can be operated by front passenger and driver. The driver has got audio control mounted at steering wheel for easy operation. In the same way, the front passenger can operate it with a remote control.The car is blessed with automatic AC with heater, power steering and windows, automatic headlamps, cruise control, multi information display etc.
Toyota Corolla Altis Pros :
Space, accessories
Toyota Corolla Altis Cons :
Price, Looks
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Based on my experience, toyota corolla is fuel efficient, for 3 years owning this car, so far so good.. less maintenance and less repairs!
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