Monday, 2 June 2014

Toyota Corolla Altis - Review

For Toyota redesign would be a car of the stature of Corolla Altis have been no easy task. It is the best selling car in the world and has been there since 1997. In her more than 20 % of the total accounts for Toyota global sales - and Toyota is the world's largest car manufacturer ! Tinkering with a successful product is risky : everyone knows that . But Toyota wants to break from his image of a conservative and boring car maker . The Corolla , of course, is the first to go under the knife. Will the new look of the work ?
Exciting outside
There are many examples of companies that deceive customers with cosmetic changes in the name of a generational change. With the new Corolla, clearly , it's a major overhaul , even if the fundamentals remain largely the same. The face was made from scratch with new LED lights, lots of chrome in the grille, a larger front fog lamp cluster and cooling vents . It is a sporty and aggressive stance by 16 "alloy wheels on the top trim brings it on par with the competition emphasized . Make no mistake , this is the best looking Toyota.
Plusher , roomier cabin
The new Altis gets a heavy dose of creativity in the cabin as well. A fresh dashboard layout and instrument console with better materials is one aspect. The main talking point is more space and features, especially at the back keeping in mind that most of these cars are driven by chauffeurs. The wheelbase of the car is 100mm longer, which translates into more legroom at the rear. It also gets reclining rear seats — a first in the segment. Updated features include a 7”-infotainment screen, a rear parking camera and push-start ignition. The one thing still missing is rear air con vents. It is not quite at par with an Elantra for flamboyance or Octavia for sheer build quality, but this is a far more plush cabin than the one we are used to in a Corolla.

Same engines , more refined
There are no significant changes in terms of powertrain Corolla retains the 1.8-liter petrol and 1.4 liter diesel engines. The 140 - horsepower gasoline engine develops peak power and 173 Nm of torque and is available with either a 6 - speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission. The company has been working on the suspension tuning , the right balance between handling and ride quality. It is now better at coping corners and will not disappoint you - should you want to get behind the wheel . The automatic variants also get paddle shift gearbox that add a little flair to the plate . The diesel was , however, built exclusively for business and feels underpowered . There is noticeable turbo lag below 2000 rpm, and it quickly tops. But its fuel economy is the compensation for the lack of fun.

Conclusion: 
Traditional wisdom says that a mass -selling car has to be a little conservative as quirky design does not appeal to everyone. The new Corolla that dismisses and can have a disruptive impact on the global markets. In India, it looks strong competition with the Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra . A powerful diesel engine Would have left no room for complaints . With the company's heritage, it is enough to go for Corolla to increase his fan in his new avatar.

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