We probably will get the system they currently have in the corolla
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FiestaST
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2019 Toyota Corolla review: First drive - CarAdvice
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FiestaST
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2018 Toyota Corolla Review | motoring.com.au
[video=youtube;aHJ3JFojWTQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHJ3JFojWTQ[/video]
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crackersa
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A hatchback? Very nice!
VG008
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It is equivalent to the Toyota Auris locally/europe.
FiestaST
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Toyota no longer ‘trying to please everybody’ – designer
Kevin Hunter, the president of Toyota’s North American design studio, Calty Design Research, says that the Japanese automaker is no longer “trying to please everyone”, and that the results are evident in new vehicles that are far more boldly styled than before.
Speaking to GoAuto, Hunter admitted that some Toyota designs of the recent past were “pretty bland”.
“We were making really, really good cars – people liked our cars – but they were pretty bland, let’s face it,” he told the Australian publication. “The next question you might be wondering is ‘well, why are you making boring cars? How did that happen?’
“There’s probably many reasons, but for me, two key fundamental points are, one, we were trying to please everybody; we wanted to literally make everybody happy and not have one person disappointed in a Toyota car … but the problem is that if we try to do that we end up in the middle and we just made vanilla cars – really, really good vanilla cars,” he said.
“The other issue is that we had a large consensus-driven organisation, and the more people you get together trying to satisfy everybody’s thoughts and opinions, again, you have to move to the middle.
“We streamlined that process and we’re making more dynamic cars, more bold cars, more pure cars and cars that we think people will really, really enjoy driving as well, and driver engagement is another big factor that’s playing into Toyota’s future direction,” Hunter explained.
The Detroit-born designer added that Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, which underpins vehicles such as the new Auris and C-HR, had played a key role both in improving driving dynamics and giving design teams more freedom.
“TNGA has redefined Toyota’s approach to vehicle development and manufacturing, resulting in vehicles that can inspire confidence and deliver genuine fun-to-drive performance.
“The lower centre of gravity, more rigid frame, new suspension and greater use of high-strength steel provide direct benefits that result in balanced handling and a more engaging drive.
“TNGA also liberates vehicle design, enabling rooflines and bonnets to be lower and resulting in each model being visually distinctive with more appealing proportions,” he told GoAuto.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/toyota-no-longer-trying-to-please-everybody-designer/
Kevin Hunter, the president of Toyota’s North American design studio, Calty Design Research, says that the Japanese automaker is no longer “trying to please everyone”, and that the results are evident in new vehicles that are far more boldly styled than before.
Speaking to GoAuto, Hunter admitted that some Toyota designs of the recent past were “pretty bland”.
“We were making really, really good cars – people liked our cars – but they were pretty bland, let’s face it,” he told the Australian publication. “The next question you might be wondering is ‘well, why are you making boring cars? How did that happen?’
“There’s probably many reasons, but for me, two key fundamental points are, one, we were trying to please everybody; we wanted to literally make everybody happy and not have one person disappointed in a Toyota car … but the problem is that if we try to do that we end up in the middle and we just made vanilla cars – really, really good vanilla cars,” he said.
“The other issue is that we had a large consensus-driven organisation, and the more people you get together trying to satisfy everybody’s thoughts and opinions, again, you have to move to the middle.
“We streamlined that process and we’re making more dynamic cars, more bold cars, more pure cars and cars that we think people will really, really enjoy driving as well, and driver engagement is another big factor that’s playing into Toyota’s future direction,” Hunter explained.
The Detroit-born designer added that Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, which underpins vehicles such as the new Auris and C-HR, had played a key role both in improving driving dynamics and giving design teams more freedom.
“TNGA has redefined Toyota’s approach to vehicle development and manufacturing, resulting in vehicles that can inspire confidence and deliver genuine fun-to-drive performance.
“The lower centre of gravity, more rigid frame, new suspension and greater use of high-strength steel provide direct benefits that result in balanced handling and a more engaging drive.
“TNGA also liberates vehicle design, enabling rooflines and bonnets to be lower and resulting in each model being visually distinctive with more appealing proportions,” he told GoAuto.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/toyota-no-longer-trying-to-please-everybody-designer/
FiestaST
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Toyota Auris (2018) in SA soon
The eagerly-anticipated new Toyota Auris compact hatchback will be launched in South Africa in September 2018. With its eye-catching styling and sophisticated packaging, this important C-segment contender now has a distinctly different personality to its sedan sibling, the Corolla. Here's what you can expect from the new range:
The first thing that sets the new Auris apart from the Corolla is that it's built on Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform, which also underpins the Prius hybrid and C-HR compact family car. So, apart from having a lower centre of gravity, a new multi-link rear suspension, 60% stiffer body and improved weight balance, the new Auris is 40 mm longer, 30 mm wider (therefore generally more spacious) and 25 mm lower than its predecessor.
The new Auris will soon arrive on the local market, to follow closely on the heels of its recent introduction in Australia (whose derivatives are pictured here). But whereas the range Down Under includes 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol (with peak outputs of 125 kW and 200 Nm), as well as range-topping hybrid derivatives, we understand that the local line-up is likely to kick off with the 85 kW/185 kW 1.2-litre turbopetrol engine from the C-HR, which will be followed by the 1.8-litre (Atkinson Cycle) petrol-electric version, replete with advances in engine, electric motor and battery technologies.
New CVT transmission
The standard 6-speed manual ‘box is said to feature rev-matching technology, while the automatic option will be a new Direct Shift continuously variable transmission that offers a 10-speed sequential shift mode, a mechanical launch gear and 3 driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.
Although the sharp-ended, low-slung styling and hunkered stance of the Auris need no introduction – the hatchback has generated much excitement since its Geneva Show reveal – some exterior features that are worth noting are LED headlights with tail lights (the former with and daytime running lights), front and rear fog lamps, heated electric exterior mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels, possibly going up to 18-inch units in top-spec versions.
The future-forward interior of the Auris is, however, its biggest revelation… It’s fitted with wider, more comfortable seats trimmed in either fabric, leather or a combination of the 2 (spec dependent), and its slick slimline fascia includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display (yes, apparently the newcomer's native system will be offered on SA-spec vehicles) and instrument cluster with a full-colour 4.2-inch multi-info display. Whereas manual air-con, power windows and door bins with bottle holders (front and rear), an electronic parking brake, USB and auxiliary audio inputs, a 12V accessory socket and 60/40-split rear seats will be standard, higher-spec models could feature dual-zone aircon and smart entry and start.
Some of the top-end features that have been offered on the new Auris (to reiterate, they’re not yet confirmed for our market) are a wireless charging pad, a 7-inch multi-info display (with analogue and digital display options), LED ambient lighting as well as a head-up display!
Safety spec relative to local market
The various Toyota Safety Sense features on the Australia-spec newcomer, including the pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active cruise control, lane trace, -departure warning and -centring with steering assist and road-sign recognition technology, are not feasible for the SA market. But, we anticipate that local Auris derivatives will feature a full complement of airbags (front, knee, side and curtain), a reverse-view camera, ISOfix child restraint anchors, ABS with brake assist, vehicle stability control and, hopefully, active cornering control.
When the Auris comes to market in September 2018, it will most likely be backed by a Toyota Service Plan for 6 services/90 000 km with the option to extend through Toyota Genuine Extended Service Plan. Further product details will be revealed at the vehicle’s official launch.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/toyota-auris-2018-in-sa-soon/45390/
The eagerly-anticipated new Toyota Auris compact hatchback will be launched in South Africa in September 2018. With its eye-catching styling and sophisticated packaging, this important C-segment contender now has a distinctly different personality to its sedan sibling, the Corolla. Here's what you can expect from the new range:
The first thing that sets the new Auris apart from the Corolla is that it's built on Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform, which also underpins the Prius hybrid and C-HR compact family car. So, apart from having a lower centre of gravity, a new multi-link rear suspension, 60% stiffer body and improved weight balance, the new Auris is 40 mm longer, 30 mm wider (therefore generally more spacious) and 25 mm lower than its predecessor.
The new Auris will soon arrive on the local market, to follow closely on the heels of its recent introduction in Australia (whose derivatives are pictured here). But whereas the range Down Under includes 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol (with peak outputs of 125 kW and 200 Nm), as well as range-topping hybrid derivatives, we understand that the local line-up is likely to kick off with the 85 kW/185 kW 1.2-litre turbopetrol engine from the C-HR, which will be followed by the 1.8-litre (Atkinson Cycle) petrol-electric version, replete with advances in engine, electric motor and battery technologies.
New CVT transmission
The standard 6-speed manual ‘box is said to feature rev-matching technology, while the automatic option will be a new Direct Shift continuously variable transmission that offers a 10-speed sequential shift mode, a mechanical launch gear and 3 driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.
Although the sharp-ended, low-slung styling and hunkered stance of the Auris need no introduction – the hatchback has generated much excitement since its Geneva Show reveal – some exterior features that are worth noting are LED headlights with tail lights (the former with and daytime running lights), front and rear fog lamps, heated electric exterior mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels, possibly going up to 18-inch units in top-spec versions.
The future-forward interior of the Auris is, however, its biggest revelation… It’s fitted with wider, more comfortable seats trimmed in either fabric, leather or a combination of the 2 (spec dependent), and its slick slimline fascia includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display (yes, apparently the newcomer's native system will be offered on SA-spec vehicles) and instrument cluster with a full-colour 4.2-inch multi-info display. Whereas manual air-con, power windows and door bins with bottle holders (front and rear), an electronic parking brake, USB and auxiliary audio inputs, a 12V accessory socket and 60/40-split rear seats will be standard, higher-spec models could feature dual-zone aircon and smart entry and start.
Some of the top-end features that have been offered on the new Auris (to reiterate, they’re not yet confirmed for our market) are a wireless charging pad, a 7-inch multi-info display (with analogue and digital display options), LED ambient lighting as well as a head-up display!
Safety spec relative to local market
The various Toyota Safety Sense features on the Australia-spec newcomer, including the pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active cruise control, lane trace, -departure warning and -centring with steering assist and road-sign recognition technology, are not feasible for the SA market. But, we anticipate that local Auris derivatives will feature a full complement of airbags (front, knee, side and curtain), a reverse-view camera, ISOfix child restraint anchors, ABS with brake assist, vehicle stability control and, hopefully, active cornering control.
When the Auris comes to market in September 2018, it will most likely be backed by a Toyota Service Plan for 6 services/90 000 km with the option to extend through Toyota Genuine Extended Service Plan. Further product details will be revealed at the vehicle’s official launch.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/toyota-auris-2018-in-sa-soon/45390/
Drifter
Honorary Master
Ugly ass.
TheChamp
Honorary Master
The perched on screen is starting to get ridiculous.
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
It's called the "iPad Dash" look.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
I personally disagree. For a non-performance C-segment hatch it has a rather attractive arse.
On the whole I like the looks, rather much so.
Interior a bit less so.
Mike Hoxbig
Honorary Master
Agreed.
Everyone keeps crying for Toyota to stop being boring, and when they do, it's still a problem...
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Disagree with the sentiments of these okes:
The car does look nice but that rear bumper is just too big.
And the interior is bland for an exterior like that.
Mike Hoxbig
Honorary Master
Agree on the interior, but keep in mind that it's an entry-level one. I'm sure the higher spec versions will be better...
FiestaST
Honorary Master
CarsGuide review
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NeonNinja
Neon Resident
I'm impressed.