The current generation Corolla Altis was introduced in India in 2014 and in this segment the car has continued to strengthen its core position.
Earlier this year, Toyota had given Corolla Altis a small cosmetic upgrade so that she could remain with new rivals such as Skoda Octavia and Hyundai Alantra.
So we also rode the top spec model of Toyota Corolla Altis petrol edition and tried to test whether the car is still the leader of the executive sedan segment in India? So let's know.
Toyota Altis Exterior
At first glance, fresh line with Corolla Altis chrome Central Grill looks sharper compared to earlier. Front bumper and other hellokids seem quite interesting. The new front bumper car with two large air windows make the car bigger than before.
Talk about the updated headlamps, now LED units are available and DRLs provide convenience. This helps in putting pressure on the headlamps cluster. The same smooth design lines move forward, which is a very fast profile now. The rear makes comfortable and LED tail lamps that seem to be less weight than the new Corolla Altis.
Toyota Altis Interior
While strolling inside the Corolla Altis, the airy and comfortable cabin welcomes you inside. Corolla's interior is well-built. Apart from this, the car we were driving was wrapped in white leather in the seats, which used to combine the car's impressive experience.
Corolla's rear seat is comfortable as usual and offers great offers under the thigh and back support. The seating position is slightly higher, which means that the entry and the excel are better than before. Sadly, the car does not have two important features available on the car in this segment, the previous AC vents and sunroof, which can frustrate some buyers.
To extend the 470 liter boot, the previous seats can be reduced to 40:60 ratio. The general layout of the dash is unchanged, although the design of the center console has been slightly altered. The new 7.0-inch touchscreen update system is a significant improvement in the new Corolla.
It brings together features such as satellite navigation, voice recognition, Bluetooth and mirror link connectivity. Infotainment system is connected to a 6-speaker audio setup. Other changes include the Airecon Vents, the new steering-mounted control and the rear 12V socket with two USB ports.
Overall, there has been a fair improvement in Corolla's atmosphere. The magnificent Corolla has been packed with many features including power-adjustable driver seat, auto headlamp and wiper, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, power and adjustable wing mirrors.
Safety
Toyota Corolla Altis pack with seven airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control, safety features, including ISOFIX mounts for the cruise control and child seats.
Engine& Performance of Toyota Altis
The 2017 Toyota Corolla Altis mechanical department is unchanged, which means that a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder petrol engine is introduced under Bonnet. Corolla's engine pumps out @ 134bhp @ 6, 400 rpm and 173 nm torque @ 4, 000 rpm. The engine has been connected with the 7-speed CVT auto gearbox.
Pedal shifts are provided to allow the driver to manually change the gear. The gearbox runs through the gear because the gearships using the paddles are sharper without noticeable intervals. Corolla's owner can also opt for the manual 6 speed gearbox option.
The Corolla Altis has the exclusive factory default setting and the'driving' mode like'Sport', which can be changed according to its convenience. Toyota Corolla's response to the driving conditions is ready to improve fuel economy.
Personal opinion on Corolla Altis
According to Delhi's ex-showroom, Altis, priced at 19.19 lakh, is not the most expensive car in its segment. The new forms of the car have only been modestly updated, most of which are cosmetic and some functional, the rest of the car has been left almost at the place where it was already.
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