2018 Toyota Auris

New Toyota Auris won’t be called ‘Auris’ when it arrives in SA?

Toyota in Europe has announced that the new Auris is set to drop its name in favour of the Corolla badge “globally”, suggesting that the latest version of the Japanese automaker’s hatchback will revert to the Corolla badge when it arrives in South Africa later in 2018.

In a press release, Toyota Motor Europe said that its “new generation of C-segment hatchbacks, saloons and wagons will bear the Corolla name worldwide, building on the model’s credentials as the best-selling car nameplate in automotive history”.

The media material added that the “Auris nameplate will be discontinued with the introduction of the new-generation Corolla in early 2019”, despite the fact that the third-generation model unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2018 wore the Auris badge.

The Auris nameplate has been around since 2006, with the second-generation model released in 2012.

“The TNGA [Toyota New Global Architecture] engineering and design philosophy brings a whole new dimension to our next generation C-segment models,” said Dr Johan van Zyl, president and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe, and chairman of Toyota South Africa Motors.

“Adding to Corolla’s renowned quality, desirability and reliability, it delivers the more emotional values that our customers aspire to, such as a distinctive design, interior refinement, rewarding driving dynamics and powerful yet efficient hybrid electric powertrains,” the Springs-born 60-year-old said.

“There is no better moment than the launch of the upcoming new generation model to reintroduce the Corolla name to our C-segment hatchback and wagon.”

Toyota also announced that its new Corolla Touring Sports wagon would make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in early October.

We’ve asked Toyota South Africa Motors whether the Auris badge will indeed be discontinued in South Africa with the launch of the new hatchback, and will update this story once we hear back…

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-toyota-auris-wont-be-called-auris-when-it-arrives-in-sa/
 
Toyota axes Auris nameplate in favour of Corolla

Toyota has done an about-turn on the naming strategy for its Auris hatchback, despite the vehicle having been revealed in Europe earlier this year bearing that name.

As with the US-market version, the new-generation five-door will be referred to as the Corolla Hatchback in all world markets including European countries and South Africa.

Toyota is also set to launch sedan and wagon versions of the new-generation Corolla by 2019 but to date only the hatch has been revealed.

All three newcomers will be underpinned by Toyota’s new TNGA global platform, and engine options will differ from region to region. South Africa’s hatchback model, for instance, is set to be powered by Toyota’s 1.2-litre turbopetrol engine, which produces 85kW, but some other markets will get a normally aspirated 2-litre petrol engine.

No diesels to speak of here, but there will be a pair of hybrid models, in 90kW and 132kW guises, for those seeking maximum economy.

At this stage it’s not clear whether any of the new-generation Corolla models will be built in South Africa, but given the poor sales performance of the current sedan model and the lack of an export contract, we would deem it unlikely.

There have, however, been rumours of a more affordable model being considered for production in Prospecton, but no firm details as yet.

The Corolla Hatchback is set to be launched here as an import, replacing the Auris.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...auris-nameplate-in-favour-of-corolla-16789917
 
Toyota Corolla Cross coming? Trademark filing suggests so

A fresh report out of the United States suggests that Toyota may be working on a Corolla Cross after the Japanese automaker filed a trademark application for the name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

According to AutoGuide.com, the application – which was filed on 28 August 2018 – points to the possibility of Toyota developing a raised version of its new Corolla hatchback. The cross-hatch would likely follow the usual recipe, which would include increased ground clearance along with the obligatory black plastic body cladding.

Interestingly, the Auris is set to adopt the Corolla badge globally after Toyota Motor Europe said in a press release that the firm’s “new generation of C-segment hatchbacks, saloons and wagons will bear the Corolla name worldwide”.

Although the third-generation model unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2018 wore the Auris badge (which has been around since 2006), it is expected to switch to the Corolla nameplate. This change, however, has yet to be confirmed by Toyota South Africa Motors.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/toyota-corolla-cross-coming-trademark-filing-suggests-so/
 
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports revealed ahead of Paris debut

After revealing the reintroduction of the Corolla name for the UK, Toyota has released the first images and details of the Corolla Touring Sports ahead of its Paris motor show debut.

The Seat Leon ST rival is expected to go on sale not long after the regular hatchback, a rival to the Ford Focus, later this year. Styled in Toyota’s European design centre, the Corolla Touring Sports shares much with the hatchback from the C-Pillar forward.

Further back, a rising shoulder line and flared wheel arches mark it out from the side view, while a sloping roofline and steeply raked rear window are intended to give the estate an appearance more akin to a shooting brake. Full LED rear lights complete the restyle. Four two-tone colours will be offered at launch, alongside an array of standard shades.

Much like the exterior, there appears little to tell the Touring Sports apart from the hatchback in the passenger compartment. However, Toyota has extended the wheelbase by 60mm over the hatchback to 2700mm and is claiming best-in-class rear leg room.

Toyota is quoting a 598-litre boot capacity with the seats up — that's slightly ahead of the Leon ST’s boot but behind other rivals such as the Skoda Octavia Estate and Peugeot 308 SW. No figure has been released for the seats-down boot capacity.

The Touring Sports utilises the same petrol-only range as the hatchback, with a 114bhp 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine as the entry point. Two petrol-electric hybrid options also feature: a 121bhp 1.8-litre unit that's taken from the CH-R and Prius, plus a new 2.0-litre version with 178bhp that tops the range.

Technology available on the Corolla that wasn’t in the outgoing Auris includes a head-up display, a JBL premium sound system and wireless phone charging.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/toyota-corolla-touring-sports-revealed-ahead-paris-debut

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Joining the new hatchback first revealed at the 2018 Geneva Moto Show, the new Toyota Corolla Touring Sports makes its first appearance at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. The all-new Corolla features a dynamic design which differentiates between the sporting, compact and dynamic hatchback and the sleek, refined and versatile Touring Sports.

Created and developed in Europe, the Touring Sports' body type makes it a key model for people looking for practicality and style without compromise.

With a brand new 2.0 litre full hybrid powertrain joining the engine line-up, the new 2018 Corolla model range also marks the debut of Toyota's dual hybrid strategy.

Reflecting the brand's continued focus on hybrid technology, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports will offer customers just one conventional engine -a 116 hp 1.2 litre turbo petrol unit- and a choice of 122 hp, 1.8 litre or 180 hp, 2.0 litre hybrid powertrains. This latter is a unique proposition in this segment as no other conventional powertrain can offer the same combination of performance and low emissions.

The improved 1.8 litre hybrid powertrain stands for quiet, intuitive, responsive and self-charging EV technology with low cost of ownership. Whilst continuing to reward customers with all of the above benefits, the 2.0 litre system takes full advantage of the added ride comfort, stability, handling and driving enjoyment inherent in the newly adopted Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) GA-C platform.

The new Corolla features a proven MacPherson strut front suspension system, an all-new multilink rear suspension arrangement, new shock absorber valve technology and, for the first time, the availability of Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS).

Handling and agility are thanks to the low mounting height of the engine, the low hip point of the seats and the location of the hybrid battery beneath the rear seats. In combination, these measures allow the Corolla Touring Sports to have a low centre of gravity.

Largely fitted as standard on High grade models and available as an option throughout the new Corolla model range, a comprehensive range of premium comfort and convenience technology (like a world first 3-D Driver's meter, premium Head-Up Display, JBL GreenEdge Premium Sound System, wireless mobile phone charging or the Toyota Touch Multimedia System) is available to enhance life on board for both the driver and all cabin occupants.

Exterior

The new Touring Sports was styled in Europe at the recently opened Design Centre in Zaventem. Thanks to the adoption of TNGA, the new wagon is no longer merely a variation of the hatchback, but has become a distinctly separate model in its own right.

The new Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a wheelbase of 2700 mm and a best-in-class rear seat passenger legroom.

The wagon has a refined, sensuous appearance and the sweeping roofline of an elegant yet robust shooting brake. This sporting profile is reinforced by the wide, flared wheel arches, their edges hemmed to allow the positioning of the wheels further outwards to emphasise the new Corolla's wider stance and lower centre of gravity.

To the rear, the Touring Sports design theme showcases muscular rear shoulders, widely spaced, full-LED lamp clusters and a slanted rear windscreen.

Deeper rear bumper styling also echoes the frontal Under Priority Catamaran design.

Exclusive to the segment, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports' dynamic design is further emphasised through a range of four optional bi-tone colour schemes available from launch. They combine the body colour with a black finish to the roof and roof pillars, and the front lower grille surround.

Interior

The new Corolla Touring Sports features an all-new interior designed to create a spacious, modern and cohesive cabin environment in which new textures, colours and trim combine to offer the highest levels of visual and tactile quality.

Particular attention has been paid to this version, which has been specifically tailored to the European market, offering customers the highest level of sensory quality.

A key advantage of the new GA-C platform is the possibility of a having a lower front seat hip point to lower the vehicle's centre of gravity and offer a more engaging driving position.

The new Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has the additional benefits of a front to rear seat couple distance of 928 mm for ample rear seat passenger space, and a generous, 598 litre VDA loadspace incorporating numerous aids for to practicality and convenience.

https://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2019-corolla_touring_sports/
 
Really need more info on the new 2.0-litre version with 178bhp that tops the range.
 
Hot Toyota Corolla 'GR' hybrid on the cards

Toyota set to bring performance variant of new Corolla to market amid plans to boost desirability of range

Toyota is expected to offer a hot hatch version of the new Corolla as part of a strategy to reintroduce high-performance models to its range.

While a GR (Gazoo Racing) model has yet to be confirmed, insiders reckon that a hot version will "inevitably" be offered as part of company boss Akio Toyoda’s mission to bring more interesting and desirable cars to market.

Both the C-HR Hy-Power concept shown at the Frankfurt motor show last year and the Gazoo Racing Yaris Sport, displayed with the Le Mans-winning Toyota and the new Supra coupé, illustrate the direction being taken. So does the fact that the new Corolla is already available with a choice of two hybrid powertrains, the more powerful of these providing 175bhp.

Also significant is that the new Corolla is based around the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, which offers a usefully lower centre of gravity and wider track than that of the outgoing Auris – features that improve its basic dynamic performance before any special tuning is carried out. The improved dynamics of this platform are one reason why Toyota is already offering a higher-powered hybrid option with the car.

Toyota will also be keen to link the brand-sharpening effects of its World Endurance Championship, World Rally Championship, Nürburgring and Dakar activities to the Corolla, which will complement the GT86 and tuned Yaris models already in its performance portfolio.

That Hyundai has embarked on an already successful assault on the hot hatch market with its i30 N won’t have gone unnoticed either. Given that Toyota has already sold a limited-edition GRMN version of the Yaris that uses the same supercharged 209bhp 1.6-litre engine found in the Lotus Elise, it’s highly likely that a Corolla GR would be offered with a hybrid powertrain more potent than this. Indeed, an output of at least 250bhp will be essential if the car is to be competitive with established rivals such as the Seat Leon Cupra.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hot-toyota-corolla-gr-hybrid-cards
 
Toyota Corolla Hatch (2019) in SA soon

The eagerly-anticipated new Toyota Corolla Hatch(back) will be launched in South Africa in early 2019. With its eye-catching styling and sophisticated packaging, this important C-segment contender now has a distinctly different personality to its sedan sibling. Here's what you can expect from the new range:

The new Corolla Hatch is 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 Corolla is 40 mm longer, 30 mm wider (therefore generally more spacious) and 25 mm lower than its predecessor.

The new Corolla Hatch will arrive on the local market in early 2019, 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 Nm 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 Corolla Hatch need no introduction – the 5-door variant 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 Corolla Hatch 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 Corolla (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 Corolla 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 new Corolla Hatch comes to market in early 2019, 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-corolla-hatch-2019-in-sa-soon/45390/
 
Clash of 2019? New Toyota Corolla Hatch vs Volkswagen Golf

There's considerable hype around the introduction of the new Toyota Corolla hatchback in South Africa, but will it be fit to compete against the segment-leading Volkswagen Golf? We gaze into our crystal, erm, gear knob for potential answers...
Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Golf – it feels strange writing that, but it’s a clash that's coming, and soon too. Toyota will be launching its new Corolla hatchback in South Africa early in 2019. The Auris nameplate is dying a slow death and the Corolla hatchback will be its replacement to take on rivals such as the forthcoming Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Golf. Just how well will the new 5-door Corolla fare against the venerable Golf?

It’s hard to answer that question with confidence at this point as we have yet to drive the new Corolla hatchback and specification and pricing for our market remains unknown for now. We can, however, look ahead to the future and imagine what might be, or what will not be for that matter too. So, in that vein, here is a quick rundown of how we see this fight going down.

Which looks better?

Built on the same TNGA platform that underpins the C-HR and Prius, the Corolla hatchback has a sporty, low-slung stance with a large, gaping grille which adds to its presence. The sleek LED headlights have integrated daytime running lights while the curvaceous rear-end is complemented with slim LED tail lights. Wheel sizes are expected to range between 16-inches up to 18-inches on the higher spec versions. Overall, we think the Corolla hatchback looks very good and depending on your taste, it might even trump the (more conservative) Golf in terms of exterior styling. That said, with its sportier R-Line package applied, the Golf is a handsome machine, too.

In comparison, the Golf is built on Volkswagen’s MQB platform and adopts a more grown up, mature look based on a successful styling recipe which has made the Golf exceptionally popular worldwide. LED headlights are standard on higher spec derivatives (GTD, GTI and R) while being optional on lesser Golf derivatives. Wheel sizes range from 15-inches to 19-inches, depending on the derivative you choose.

You can decide for yourself which car looks better, but we think the Corolla has a more alluring exterior design, but be reminded that the new Golf 8 is looming in 2019, so expect the Golf’s styling to fall in line with Volkswagen’s latest design language.

Interior antics

The Corolla hatchback features a seemingly neat interior design and upholstery options will likely include cloth, leather or both depending on the specification. The South African market will likely receive an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a full-colour 4.2-inch multi-information display. Other key features for the Corolla hatchback include an electronic parking brake, USB and auxiliary audio inputs, a 12V accessory socket and 60/40-split rear seats. Higher-spec models could feature dual-zone aircon and smart entry and start. South African specification (and pricing), however, has yet to be confirmed.

The Golf’s interior appears to be more premium-looking in its design with a wide range of infotainment options on offer, including a top-end, 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system which is optional. Like the Corolla, the Golf is offered with cloth and leather upholstery, depending on the derivative you choose. Many of the nice-to-have features for the Golf are offered as options though.

And that is where the Corolla might pip the Golf – in the consumer’s pocket. By potentially offering more features as standard, cash-strapped buyers are likely to appreciate the potential added value on offer in the Corolla.

Engine matters

While Toyota South Africa has yet to confirm local specification for the Corolla hatchback, it is likely that our market will initially receive a 1.2-litre turbopetrol engine (familiar from the CH-R) with 85 kW and 185 Nm of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission with rev-matching technology sounds like the one to have while a new Direct Shift CVT with a 10-speed sequential shift mode is expected to be offered locally too. We wonder how it might compare to the Golf's excellent DSG transmission? A 1.8-litre Atkinson Cycle petrol-electric hybrid version is also on the cards.

The Golf range has far more engine choice with turbopetrol and turbodiesel engines on offer. The Golf’s 1.0-litre turbopetrol engine with 81 kW and 200 Nm is closely matched to the Corolla’s powerplant while the more powerful 92 kW 1.4-litre turbopetrol will most likely outshine the Corolla in terms of performance. Manual and dual-clutch transmissions are offered on the Golf. Also, the Corolla does not offer anything to take on the likes of the Golf GTI or Golf R...

Our gut feel is that the Golf will have the upper hand in terms of performance against the Corolla. However, we reserve final judgment regarding performance and ride and handling dynamics until we have had the opportunity to test the Corolla hatchback on local soil.

Final Thoughts

It will be interesting to see what standard specification will be offered for the new Corolla hatchback when it arrives in early 2019. We expect it to feature a reasonable amount of safety features including 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.

The Volkswagen Golf is offered with a wide range of optional features and we suspect that Toyota will be far more generous in terms of standard specification in an effort to secure more sales. While pricing for the Corolla hatchback has yet to be confirmed the South African market, we think it will be very competitive and undercut the Golf (pricing for the Golf starts at R310 000), which will improve its value proposition substantially.

Throw in Toyota’s solid reputation for reliability and after-sales service and you have a car that should offer a more tempting proposition than the outgoing Auris, but it's a tough segment these days with many consumers opting for crossovers instead. Also missing is a performance-orientated Corolla to compete with the GTI and Golf R, and these iconic cars contribute to overall Golf sales significantly. We recently drove the supercharged Yaris GRMN and it was fantastic! Can you imagine if the wizards over at Gazoo Racing brought a Corolla GRMN to market? Yes please, just do it Toyota...

We will keep you updated as soon as more details regarding local specification and pricing for the Toyota Corolla hatchback is revealed, so stay tuned!

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_new...oyota-corolla-hatch-vs-volkswagen-golf/45665/

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New Toyota Corolla hatch spotted in SA; Auris badge dropped

An eagle-eyed CARmag.co.za reader has sent us photographs of the new Toyota Corolla hatch parked alongside a road in Centurion, Gauteng.

Interestingly, the silver hatchback (here wearing Gauteng registration plates) had its rear badging taped up, preventing reader Fred Bezuidenhout from identifying the model designation.

At the end of August 2018, Toyota in Europe announced that the new Auris (as it was called at its unveiling five months before) was set to drop its name in favour of the Corolla badge “globally”, suggesting the latest version of the Japanese automaker’s hatchback would revert to the Corolla nameplate when it arrived in South Africa.

And now Toyota South Africa Motors has confirmed to CARmag.co.za that the Auris badge will indeed be dropped locally. However, for various reasons, this global decision has resulted in the delay of the local launch from an initial planned date in September 2018 to some point in February 2019.

In Europe, the new Corolla hatch will be offered with just a single conventional engine (in the form of the 1,2-litre turbopetrol that debuted in the C-HR) plus a choice of 2,0-litre hybrid powertrains in various states of tune. The engine options for South Africa have yet to be announced.

Overall length of the new model compared with the outgoing version has increased by 40 mm, all of which has also been added to the wheelbase. The height of the hatchback, meanwhile, has been reduced by 25 mm (and width increased by 30 mm), while the front overhang has been cut by 20 mm.

Running on the Japanese brand’s latest TNGA platform, Toyota promises its new Auris will offer owners an “energised drive, with more power and steering wheel-mounted paddles for a more dynamic, engaging driving experience”.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-toyota-corolla-hatch-spotted-in-sa-auris-badge-dropped/

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Toyota unveils modified version of new Corolla hatchback

Toyota in the United States has taken the wraps off a modified version of its new Corolla hatchback, with the “track-inspired” model set to be on display at the 2018 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.

The Japanese automaker asked the folks over at Super Street magazine to customise a new Corolla hatchback … and this is the result, complete with a custom aero kit.

“Corolla hatchback is at the forefront of Toyota’s current interaction with automotive enthusiasts,” said Ed Laukes, group vice president at Toyota’s marketing division in the US.

“The all-new hatchback is well suited to customisation and personalisation, be it for appearance or performance.”

Interestingly, the automaker says the build was “tailored toward track use”, with the hatch gaining a RS-R coilover suspension and Falken FK510 high-performance tyres wrapped round lightweight Volk wheels.

Engine modifications include an HPS intake and A’PEXi quad-outlet exhaust with titanium tips, while uprated brakes come courtesy of Wilwood. Inside, you’ll find a pair of Corbeau bucket seats.

The new Corolla hatchback (obviously in stock form) is scheduled to launch in South Africa in February 2019, replacing the current Auris.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/toyota-unveils-modified-version-new-corolla-hatchback/

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Toyota Corolla 2.0 hybrid hatchback 2019 review

Should I buy one?


It’s impossible to know whether to recommend the new Corolla yet, because no prices or specs have been revealed, although the argument in favour of the latter looks certain to be bolstered by a greater than average amount of standard equipment. In particular, the active safety roster, which includes the ability to apply the brakes if a potential accident is detected at high and low speeds, is far longer than most.

What we can say for now is that the new Corolla has taken a giant step forward, and that in terms of cabin quality and refinement, comfort and dynamic capability it is up there fighting among the very best. Likewise, you would hope, Toyota’s famed reputations for both reliability and customer service should continue to add credence for buying one.

This new hybrid powertrain is more of a success than any that has gone before it at Toyota, thereby widening the options for buyers, and its warm performance will make it an interesting choice. However, with similar gains promised on the 1.8-litre drivetrain, and the incumbent money-saving gains it has, it remains to be seen which will be the pick of the range.

It’s also worth noting that some of the quibbles, such as wind noise and the slightly fidgety ride, are still being worked on. What appears to be a good car could yet get even better.

Watch this space, then: this is a super-competitive class that already offers something appealing for every taste. However, the Corolla is both very good and, thanks to its hybrid powertrain and dynamic leaning, different. At the right price and in the right spec, if it meets your priorities it could be exceptional.


Toyota Corolla 2.0 hybrid prototype specifications

Where Madrid, Spain Price from £28,000 (est) On sale Feb 2019 Engine 4 cyls, 1987cc, petrol plus electric motors Power 178bhp @6000rpm Torque 140lb ft @ 6000rpm Kerb weight1410kg (est) Top speed tbc 0-62mph 7.9sec (est) Economy 74.3mpg (est) CO2 86g/km (NEDC est) Rivals VW Golf, Ford Focus

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...oyota-corolla-20-hybrid-hatchback-2019-review

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This thing looks like someone at Opel designed it.
 
Hopefully Toyota SA doesn't completely castrate it & we get Android Auto etc.
 
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